Hi all. XFire just released an XFire SDK for game devs to add plugins for their games to Xfire. I know that a lot of people would appreciate a Guild Wars plugin for this. It would look something like
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The SDK is in C++ Programming language. It would be really easy to make for someone who knows C++, and instructions are listed athe the XFire SDK link above. I would like anyone who wants this feature to post here. Hopefully the ANet programmers will see and make one.
NOTE: This is NOT a Petition!
Use of the XFire SDK for GW support
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remmeh
haha, that's pretty cool ^^ i don't use xfire because the graphical interface reminds me of bloatware and i can't stand to see that sitting there... but anyway it would be cool =)
Replicant
sweet and definently would be cool to have.
KindredPhantom
I think it would be a popular and widely used feature if it was to be implemented.
I doubt it would take much doing either and could be available for download from the Guild Wars website or the XFire website or maybe both.
I doubt it would take much doing either and could be available for download from the Guild Wars website or the XFire website or maybe both.
Phoenix Avenger
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Originally Posted by remmeh
i don't use xfire because the graphical interface reminds me of bloatware and i can't stand to see that sitting there
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and i love this idea!!!!
f3llah1n
Would be pretty sweet - Ive allways been annoyed that in-game you cant see where your friends are 
LifeInfusion
No, I'd rather have them implement this IN the game friendlist.
Xfire causes connection lag for me.
Xfire causes connection lag for me.
KindredPhantom
I think having the feature implemented into Xfire is much more likely than having it added to your friends list.
In game you can ask the person anyway, it's not always that convenient to reply to someone in xfire.
In game you can ask the person anyway, it's not always that convenient to reply to someone in xfire.
IceWarrior98
I think this is a great thing for guildwars cause I hate having my friends ask me where i am and what im doing when im really busy trying not to die lol.
Omega X
I think that people are suggesting this because of the current chat system isn't sufficient enough anymore.
But I wouldn't even suggest Xfire to anyone....
IT reminds me too much of bloatware and last time I tried it, it was buggy as hell.
But I wouldn't even suggest Xfire to anyone....
IT reminds me too much of bloatware and last time I tried it, it was buggy as hell.
-Old 3FL-
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Originally Posted by LifeInfusion
No, I'd rather have them implement this IN the game friendlist.
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KindredPhantom
Xfire has probably improved since you last tried it, i don't find it buggy in any way when i use it nor does it give me any lag.
I suggest you give it another try and see if you still feel the same way.
I suggest you give it another try and see if you still feel the same way.
KindredPhantom
~Bump~
No one interested in this anymore..?
No one interested in this anymore..?
rollntider
Xfire runs fine for me and no connection issues because of it either.
KindredPhantom
That's not what this topic is about.
KindredPhantom
~Bump
I still like this idea.
I still like this idea.
Sidra
Same. Sounds really cool. Battlefield 2, i THINK WoW, already does this. Maybe not the TITLE display, but the character, friend, name, and location would be GREAT.
Erudition
I've had this idea going through my head for ages.. even before the SDK was released. It would truly be awesome!
=HT=Ingram
Yea Gamma was testing this for some time, and I was really hesitant to allow him to release it privately. But after some communication between, we decided it was harmless to release it, and violated no parts of our EULA, RoC, or NDA. So Gamma got Xfire themselves to release it as a SDK, so there was no question of its authenticity, or worry of being a key-logger...
For the record =HT=Gamma also made the Music plugin and the popular MSN IM Plugin for Xfire...
I am awaiting word from sources at Anet before the working plugin is released to the commuity... We don't want to step over anyone boots here... When it goes live we will make a post in Guru.
For news on this as it goes live see here: http://xfireplus.com/news.php
For the record =HT=Gamma also made the Music plugin and the popular MSN IM Plugin for Xfire...
I am awaiting word from sources at Anet before the working plugin is released to the commuity... We don't want to step over anyone boots here... When it goes live we will make a post in Guru.
For news on this as it goes live see here: http://xfireplus.com/news.php
xerverkillah
that would be sweet!
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Blightfire
/signed... or at least add some additional functionality besides just being able to see the current nickname of a friend.
KindredPhantom
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Originally Posted by =HT=Ingram
Yea Gamma was testing this for some time, and I was really hesitant to allow him to release it privately. But after some communication between, we decided it was harmless to release it, and violated no parts of our EULA, RoC, or NDA. So Gamma got Xfire themselves to release it as a SDK, so there was no question of its authenticity, or worry of being a key-logger...
For the record =HT=Gamma also made the Music plugin and the popular MSN IM Plugin for Xfire... I am awaiting word from sources at Anet before the working plugin is released to the commuity... We don't want to step over anyone boots here... When it goes live we will make a post in Guru. For news on this as it goes live see here: http://xfireplus.com/news.php |
CyberNigma
I was wondering about this funcitonality myself. Several of us use XFire and it would be really nice to have info like location. If we see someone in a mission, hey, don't interrupt them. If they're in a staging area, hey do you need help?
http://www.xfire.com/cms/xf_game_sdk/
http://www.xfire.com/cms/xf_game_sdk/
=HT=Ingram
Well I got all the game map IDs encoded for him. I think he is just waiting till after he is done with finals this week to finish the program...
KindredPhantom
Will it be like the picture on the Xfire SDK page?
And i think this is highly anticipated.
And i think this is highly anticipated.
Cronnie
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A great idea, as quite a few guildies and friends have xfire, and it would be a really good feature to have.
A great idea, as quite a few guildies and friends have xfire, and it would be a really good feature to have.
KindredPhantom
Necro thread.
=HT=Ingram
If your wondering why, it has a lot to do with the recent influx of gold sellers on xfire abusing the system. While we have a working system now that does what this thread describes above... Both the original coder and all his assistants have agreed its not worth releasing while the larger community is getting abused with Spam bombardment... And this would only serve to assist those people abusing the system to find and harass those victims further in game...
Sorry mate. It will be a while before this goes out to the public under these circumstances.
Sorry mate. It will be a while before this goes out to the public under these circumstances.
Lonesamurai
Xfire support for the game would also add free advertising aswell...
This would be a great addition to both the ingame friends list AND guild list aswell asto xfire
Currently xfire is now (like Gamespy) supporting games and giving free advertising, and that would aid Guild Wars even more as more new blood to the game is a good thing
On the Harassment issue, theres two very simple things to do...
1. Block the person, and 2, report the abuse to xfire, they've always sorted issues out really quickly when I've emailed them
This would be a great addition to both the ingame friends list AND guild list aswell asto xfire
Currently xfire is now (like Gamespy) supporting games and giving free advertising, and that would aid Guild Wars even more as more new blood to the game is a good thing
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Originally Posted by =HT=Ingram
If your wondering why, it has a lot to do with the recent influx of gold sellers on xfire abusing the system. While we have a working system now that does what this thread describes above... Both the original coder and all his assistants have agreed its not worth releasing while the larger community is getting abused with Spam bombardment... And this would only serve to assist those people abusing the system to find and harass those victims further in game...
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1. Block the person, and 2, report the abuse to xfire, they've always sorted issues out really quickly when I've emailed them
KindredPhantom
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Originally Posted by =HT=Ingram
If your wondering why, it has a lot to do with the recent influx of gold sellers on xfire abusing the system. While we have a working system now that does what this thread describes above... Both the original coder and all his assistants have agreed its not worth releasing while the larger community is getting abused with Spam bombardment... And this would only serve to assist those people abusing the system to find and harass those victims further in game...
Sorry mate. It will be a while before this goes out to the public under these circumstances. |