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Discussion in 'Release 43 Dev+ Feedback Forum' started by Alley Oop, Jun 21, 2017.

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  1. Drocis the Devious

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    The friends list already has too much functionality tied to it, imo.

    Despite popular opinion, I do have friends in this game. :) However, because I want them to remain friends, I keep them off my friends list because I don't want to have to question them about how my location and login times begin to leak out to people that are not my friends.

    So I would hope that we could find another solution to in-game spam, other than making the friends list the gatekeeper. Sure, since I don't have anyone on that list, it means I'm 100% protected from spam. But it also means I can't send or receive mail in the game? That's not a good solution. It's very much like telling people that you can use your cell phones but only if the GPS is turned on. :confused:


    What I'd like to see is the ability to block and report SPAM. I also agree that sending mail should require a small fee to avoid massive amounts of users being sent the same thing.
     
    Drocis the Devious, Jun 21, 2017
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    I agree with the friends in concept, but how about those players that are trying to facilitate a transaction and cannot catch each other online. For example, to get a lot in a POT, to make a special crafting order, to negotiate a purchase price.

    Moreover, the friends list has the unfortunate tie to teleport scrolls.

    The way things are going, everyone will need to be friends with everyone.
     
    Tahru, Jun 21, 2017
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  3. Alley Oop

    Alley Oop Bug Hunter Bug Moderator

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    hmm.. maybe make a spam folder. notifications will only appear for friends, but all mail arrives for you to sort through (and report as needed) at your leisure
     
    Alley Oop, Jun 21, 2017
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  4. Browncoat Jayson

    Browncoat Jayson Legend of the Hearth

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    That sounds like something high-level players would do to get a cheap teleport...
     
    Browncoat Jayson, Jun 21, 2017
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    Browncoat Jayson Legend of the Hearth

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    I like this.
     
    Browncoat Jayson, Jun 21, 2017
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    @Lord British , if only allowing people to send mail to friends on the live server is accurate, then that will certainly impact commerce (especially since one aspect of the mail system was (as I remember) to have shipping charges for attachments based on weight).

    Though, as you have said, no one is anonymous and having penalties for the offending player should prevent most. I would also suggest that there be a simple toggle in settings that enables/disables receiving mail from those not on the friends list. (also also wic ... Put a blue gear item for this in the Friends menu itself).

    With this option being present in the friends menu, players could flip the feature off to allow someone they bought something from to mail it to them ... and then turn the block back on.
     
    Ravalox, Jun 21, 2017
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    Love this idea! I go through my friends list often to make sure they are truly friends! Lets see who spams! Maybe there can be an option though to send ads for services? Like oh...IDK.... Deco Diva Services?
     
    EclipseMaiden, Jun 21, 2017
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    So....will we be able to craft and sell stamps?

    Having to apply a crafted stamp or seal to every email might be another way to slow down spammers a bit while giving crafters another positive way to contribute to the game community.
     
    Beaumaris, Jun 21, 2017
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    Maybe allow people to opt-in to receiving email from non-friends
     
    Echondas, Jun 21, 2017
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    My work here is done. *walks back into his cave*
     
    Earl Atogrim von Draken, Jun 22, 2017
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    Really like this idea ...... go for it :);):cool::p:D:rolleyes:o_O
     
    Chatele, Jun 22, 2017
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    Public Stocks in Owls Head....and fruit.. we need rotten fruit to throw
     
    Solazur, Jun 22, 2017
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    Bulletin boards
     
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    LOL
     
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    I think creating a solo puzzle dungeon which randomizes. That way it prevents bots and also can double as a jail system until something more substantial can be made. Then from there the player would take a moon gate out to whatever the moon phase is.

    Though in order to make sure it's not abused, devs/mods would have the be the ones to banish users. I don't want someone jailing or fining me for sending them a letter.
     
    TheWanderingPoet, Jun 23, 2017
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