Friends [N] list improvements

Uumaleeheh

Uumaleeheh

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Mar 2007

Sundsvall, Sweden

Architects Of Forgotten Truths [AoFT]

Mo/

18 Mar 2008 at 17:15 - 1
It has been suggested many times before, but I haven't seen any kind of official response to it. So here goes another attempt to bring this subject to light.

First off, here's a few links to previous threads on the subject,

2005-05-30 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...friends+window
2005-06-06 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...friends+window
2005-07-09 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10066447
2005-10-24 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...friends+window
2006-10-25 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10066447
2006-11-05 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...friends+window
2006-12-30 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...friends+window
2007-06-13 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...friends+window
2008-03-01 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...friends+window

Second, there's a lot of room for improvement on the current friends-system. But first off, I'd like to suggest a critical addition to the Guild [G] window:

* Improve it so that you can view the roster of your fellow alliance members.
(Why this? Because this will cut down the need to fill up your friends list with alliance members.)

Now as for desperately needed functions for the Friends [N] window:

* A way to sort the people on the list.
(Groups have been suggested, much like you already sort people by online, offline and ignored.)
* A way to add a descriptive word to each person on your friends list.
(To be able to add a nickname, a tag or something to more easily keep track of who's who on a long list.)
* Increase the limit to how many people you can add to your list.
(Rather self-explanatory, the current limit is rather harsh.)
* Change it so that the Friends-list work like the Templates, ie saved as .txt
(For easy off-line storage/edit of the list.)

There's much more in the threads above, but this short-list alone would make for a drastic improvement.

Surely there is some way to vastly improve this function without putting too much strain on the servers. I'd also like to hear from an official Anet-employee if we're just flogging a dead horse here, or if there's actually a will to improve this aspect of the game.

EDIT: Removed the threatening aspects of this post and thus the roosters are safe again

kunta

kunta

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2007

Mystic Spartans

W/Mo

18 Mar 2008 at 17:30 - 2
I agree and support this idea /signed

Solas

Solas

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2006

Ireland

Currently LF Active HA Guild, Glad 2, Comm.3, R2

E/

18 Mar 2008 at 17:34 - 3
/signed

yeah, would be helpful if it was improved

2048

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2007

Guild Wars

Brotherhood of Veterans C co [BRO]

D/

18 Mar 2008 at 17:36 - 4
^ Some great ideas up there
You have my full support with this idea

/signed

Wakka Wah

Wakka Wah

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2007

CT, USA

The Stolen Eye [SEyE]

Mo/

18 Mar 2008 at 17:42 - 5
Agree with the Guild Window change, always a bother to spam alliance to see if someone is on in the alliance

/signed

Richardt

Richardt

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2007

http://friendsofloa.com/forum

Leader-Legion of Avalon [LoA] Alliance-Recruiting PM for info!

18 Mar 2008 at 18:33 - 6
Some cool ideas there.

/sign

Zodiak

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

Gatineau, Qc, Canada

Kiss of Anguish [KISS]

P/W

18 Mar 2008 at 19:03 - 7
OMG! Just to have your friendlist saved offline as a .txt file! Other suggestions are also great, but, your computer or game goes POOF! there goes all your friends!

/Signed

Add this to your friend list suggestion list:

*Display length of time since last online, like the guild roster list
*Send a pm to offline contacts for them to receive when they get online
*Create folders to send friends to, being able to minimize them as needed

Sleeper Service

Sleeper Service

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

CULT

18 Mar 2008 at 19:04 - 8
so many people have asked for this for so long its not even funny.

sigh....

/signed again. sheesh.

hurric

hurric

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2006

BC

18 Mar 2008 at 19:14 - 9
Quote:
Originally Posted by Uumaleeheh

First off, here's a few links to previous threats on the subject,

* Improve it so that you can view the rooster of your fellow alliance members
I think they can definitely do this in a relatively short period of time but there just hasn't been enough threats made. I'd like to see the rooster

sorry just reading that made me laugh but I /sign.

Artorius.Maximus

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2008

Rising Rebellion

E/

18 Mar 2008 at 19:15 - 10
Adding the alliance roster at a minimum. I agree on the description of friends as well. I know that some people store the names of successful runners, people that buy ectos, decent PuG player, etc. (Not sure how many times I have been PMed by people for random reasons because I was on their friends list.)

/signed

I D E L E T E D I

I D E L E T E D I

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2007

[BAAA] guest me NOW

Mo/

18 Mar 2008 at 19:16 - 11
like this idea and will sign it again

/signed^^

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

19 Mar 2008 at 00:04 - 12
/Signed,

A very nice list of some much needed improvements.

Saint Zeth

Saint Zeth

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2008

Lutgardis Conservatory

[TCD]

Mo/

19 Mar 2008 at 01:00 - 13
/signed

It would be great to see all the members in alliance guilds.

Shayne Hawke

Shayne Hawke

Departed from Tyria

Join Date: May 2007

Clan Dethryche [dth]

R/

19 Mar 2008 at 01:06 - 14
A good compilation of everything that would be a great addition to the Friends List.

/signed

wanmoke

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2007

In the land of Do Not Disturb

Wind Riders

R/

19 Mar 2008 at 02:24 - 15
/signed

Reasons listed above.

lapetiteprincess

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2008

03 Apr 2008 at 04:57 - 16
/signed

I would really like to see the description thing, where I can note where/when/how I met the person... I can't remember!!!
Thanks for bringing this topic up again!

Zahr Dalsk

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2007

Canada

03 Apr 2008 at 05:51 - 17
/signed

Bigger ignore list too IMO.

Bront

Bront

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Feb 2008

Honored Order of Light

W/Me

03 Apr 2008 at 06:01 - 18
/signed

I put people on my friends list, only to forget who they are 3 days later. Would be nice to sort out who they are.

R.Shayne

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2007

03 Apr 2008 at 11:57 - 19
/signed

With all these threads and request I just have to ask, "Why hasn't this been changed?"

kuza_the_ps

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2007

Slovenia(Ljubljana)

Hey Mallyx [icU]

D/

03 Apr 2008 at 16:45 - 20
/Signed

A very nice list of some much needed improvements.

warcrap

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2007

somewhere on earth!

E/Me

03 Apr 2008 at 22:57 - 21
/signed

the friends list definently needs many changes.

Noel Hope

Noel Hope

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2007

America

[SBP]

Mo/

04 Apr 2008 at 18:53 - 22
/signed

Those are very good ideas.

Himm_Taeguk

Himm_Taeguk

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2007

Huddersfield, UK

TOL (Temple Of Love)

R/

13 May 2008 at 12:20 - 23
/signed

Himm Taeguk

pumpkin pie

pumpkin pie

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

behind you

bumble bee

E/

13 May 2008 at 13:00 - 24
What I want to see added

leaving a message for your friend. Only those that have added you as friend, this is to prevent getting spam. as it most definitely will, some people just send random massage! don't think I need to give you example of spam message, we all know what they look like.

/sign generally to make an improvement to the friend list.

Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: May 2008

W/

13 May 2008 at 13:55 - 25
/signed

Pleas do that ANET !

Hard for my little brain to remember all the people