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Post by _ on Apr 6, 2018 5:50:14 GMT -6
Would we ever want to try to find a time to hangout on some video platform? I can already think of a handful of reasons for 'no', but I figured I'd throw out the idea anyways.
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Post by exo on Apr 6, 2018 6:11:54 GMT -6
Doesn’t sound like a terrible idea, but I have zero clue how, or if I could do it.
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Post by nocturnaliridescence on Apr 6, 2018 10:46:22 GMT -6
I probably wouldn't do it personally, but it could be a cool idea overall
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Apr 7, 2018 5:17:18 GMT -6
I thought about bringing up the suggestion of a Discord server for this forum. Better chat functionality than the shoutbox here. Its free and there's no ads to wade through. You can talk via audio AND video. ...and since I'm a pre-admin on one server, I certainly know my way around Discord already...
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Post by _ on Jul 23, 2018 0:30:17 GMT -6
I still think we should do a video chat Like, a brief one. But it'd be sweet. Also NI would have to participate. You can turn your camera off and use a voice distorter or whateva you gotta do.
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Post by nocturnaliridescence on Jul 23, 2018 11:22:25 GMT -6
I'll buy one of those horse masks that were sort of a "fad" for awhile, and just whinny for the entire chat.
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Post by _ on Jul 23, 2018 14:16:44 GMT -6
Whatever promotes your moat, bro.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jul 31, 2018 9:15:52 GMT -6
Its not under the hangouts banner, but we can video chat from Discord.
Its actually not on TheBlackestLight Discord server itself, but rather a DM (direct message) functionality of Discord itself.
I haven't used it myself, but I see that "start video call" button there....
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Post by Madelyn on Jul 31, 2018 18:28:55 GMT -6
I can't use Discord.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jul 31, 2018 20:01:29 GMT -6
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Post by avjr on Aug 1, 2018 10:02:02 GMT -6
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Aug 2, 2018 6:31:51 GMT -6
I interpreted "can't" as alluding to a technical or external issue as why Discord "couldn't" be used. XD "I won't use Discord" would have to do with intent to not use it, which is ok. I'm not going to hold a gun to anyone's head "JOIN TBL DISCORD". As I touched on in the TBL Discord thread, there's no obligation to speak or see anyone. It's not the type of thing where you go there and suddenly, everyone there can hear and see you. No. XD The Blackest Light has text channel and voice channels. There has to be a deliberate sequence of events to setup a verbal conversation. One of the voice channels, I DISABLED the ability to speak or hear - it is only the outlet for the Christian (Black) Metal player I installed. I've been on Ire Discord since November 2016. They have a voice channel too, so players can talk to other. How many players have I had an actual conversation with said one actual word to, from then to today? Zero. None. Nada. Zilch. I'm not interested in talking to randoms. Long time player friends, using chat only has been more than adequate for communication. The Blackest Light members, I have more of an interest in actually speaking with. Like Borndead said on TBL Discord, it would be a nice alternative to actually talk with our brothers (and sisters) in faith (and metal) instead of juggling text on a page, on the fly. That's all.
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Post by Madelyn on Aug 3, 2018 0:06:37 GMT -6
No, I mean, it's just too confusing. Every group of friends I have online and irl has tried to get me to join Discord. I've tried just about every single time. It just does not make sense to me in any capacity.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Aug 3, 2018 15:36:58 GMT -6
Sorry Madelyn! D: I asked one bro on TBL Discord was difficult. He said joining the server was easy, but the Discord interface itself has a learning curve to it. (to know what's where as far as commands, options, etc.) I don't think it's hard now, but... I've been using Discord DAILY for almost 2 years. I'm at the "back of my hand" phase of using it.
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Post by Madelyn on Aug 3, 2018 16:03:24 GMT -6
It's exactly the same reason I had to leave my customer service job. The system was the most garbled mess I've ever seen on a screen since the last Canadian election.
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