Being, as I am, a recent convert to Discord I've come to realise how useful and fun it is. I've been wondering why there isn't one for Grogheads, as it's basically IRC on steroids. It's perfect for a good community, especially one centered around gaming.
There could be separate for channels for video games and board games, for example. A channel to post pictures, a meta-discussion channel for Grogheads itself, even a moderator channel to make it easy for y'all to discuss problems (like Undercovergeek) in real time.
I held out against Discord for a long time because it seemed to come out of nowhere to enormous popularity, and that usually makes me suspicious. But having used it for a couple of months I really can't fault it. Here are some personal favourite features:
Bots
Very easy sharing of pictures and videos
Seamless voice chat (in designated channels which are kept separate from text-only channels)
Seamless integration in mobile apps - and a lot of thought has been put into this too, for example if you're actively using Discord on your PC your phone will stop getting notifications until you've been away for 10 minutes or so
No missing conversations when you aren't logged in
So it's even a good place to quickly assemble for a gaming session. Anyway, just thought I'd make the suggestion. Thoughts?
I use discord for several different games I follow.
I'm open to the idea, but I would be concerned that a discord could take away from the activity on the forum, which we value.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 27, 2018, 02:56:49 PM
I'm open to the idea, but I would be concerned that a discord could take away from the activity on the forum, which we value.
Yeah, a totally valid concern. I can't speak for anyone else but I don't think it would affect me in that way. I would use Discord for small talk, and the forum for the meatier issues. I tend to use Discord more when I'm mobile as it's just an easy way to keep in touch. When I'm at my desktop I'm much more likely to post on a forum instead.
IIRC this was brought up in the past at least one time.
JH's response now was the general consensus then too.
Its valid especially for 'forum communities' like this one I guess, but a place to hang out with voice chat might be a nice touch for the community.
It is a great idea for voice chat, and it's free! can you set one up with voice only?
It's also extremely useful to use for multiplayer rather than steam or blizzard chat. Helps keep the asshats off while facilitating communication with the people you actual want to talk to.
You asked for it...so like Burger King, have it your way.
So it is written, so it shall be done.
We'll try it out. If it detracts from the forum, we reserve all rights to nuke it from orbit.
https://discord.gg/QEQYs7N (https://discord.gg/QEQYs7N)
Ok...I'm an old dude with little knowledge of tech, apps and social media. What is a discord server? :idiot2:
It allows you to join a group and chat, either by typing, like skype, or with a headset and talk live.
So how is it better than Teamspeak? Tried discord but find TS more intuitive
I really don't know enough about either system to say if one is any better than the other <shrug>
Quote from: Father Ted on November 27, 2018, 06:07:16 PM
So how is it better than Teamspeak? Tried discord but find TS more intuitive
Free
Quote from: Father Ted on November 27, 2018, 06:07:16 PM
So how is it better than Teamspeak? Tried discord but find TS more intuitive
It's been a while since I last used Teamspeak - is it still voice only? Discord does a lot more than that; text channels, bots, easy sharing of pictures etc. I've been using it with my gaming group for a while now (we used to use Mumble) and found that it catered to our needs perfectly. We use the "pinned messages" feature to keep track of when the next gaming night is. :)
No interest in using Discord. Can't see how everyone posting there won't effect activity here, but hope I'm wrong.
Joined (as PanzerPajamas).
Quote from: Geezer on November 27, 2018, 07:12:52 PM
No interest in using Discord. Can't see how everyone posting there won't effect activity here, but hope I'm wrong.
Don't worry Geezer. If it does, we will shut it down.
I think it'll prove useful as a means of getting together to play something or just shoot the breeze. The forums are better for browsing the latest intel on gaming and exchanging views with a wider audience.
LOL, Iron, didn't realize that was 'you'.. JH. .can you make us an IL2 Voice Channel?
How the hell do I use this thing? Every time I enter a friend to link to it asks me for a 4 digit code...
Quote from: Tuna on November 27, 2018, 09:06:46 PM
LOL, Iron, didn't realize that was 'you'.. JH. .can you make us an IL2 Voice Channel?
IL-2 BOX Voice Channel created.
OK, let me see if I have this straight: We are going to have a new forum about the existing forums.....
Huh......
You're not alone solops. I'm not sure what it is either. By the name Discord, it sounds like a utility for curmudgeons to complain through. Duplicity indeed.
Quote from: Tuna on November 27, 2018, 04:04:57 PM
It is a great idea for voice chat, and it's free! can you set one up with voice only?
Did I ever send you an invite to mine?
We get on there when Warshippin' nowadays.
Quote from: Nefaro on November 27, 2018, 10:34:48 PM
Quote from: Tuna on November 27, 2018, 04:04:57 PM
It is a great idea for voice chat, and it's free! can you set one up with voice only?
Did I ever send you an invite to mine?
We get on there when Warshippin' nowadays.
I don't think I got it, do they expire (hadn't been logged in, in a awhile)? Send me another one, does 2nd go on Discord now?
Do we really need more Discord here? Can't we all just get along? :-[
Quote from: Tuna on November 28, 2018, 06:39:47 AM
I don't think I got it, do they expire (hadn't been logged in, in a awhile)? Send me another one, does 2nd go on Discord now?
There are two types of invitation you can generate, temporary and permanent. I believe the type you're allowed to create has to do with individual server settings.
Quote from: IronX on November 27, 2018, 07:29:34 PM
Joined (as PanzerPajamas).
I really enjoy your YouTube videos!
Quote from: Apocalypse 31 on November 30, 2018, 08:29:32 AM
Quote from: IronX on November 27, 2018, 07:29:34 PM
Joined (as PanzerPajamas).
I really enjoy your YouTube videos!
Thanks! I'll do some more Combat Mission ones when CMSF2 is eventually released.