Ideas for implementing the LFG tool

Ideas for implementing the LFG tool

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Posted by: syphdias.5467

syphdias.5467

I know there is an LFG tool in preperation. And I wanted to share my thoughts on how it could be implemented well or at least part of it.
I guess there will be a new “lobby” window with all LFGs in a list; with filters, etc. Pretty basic stuff. Since many people want very specific groups for certain content, e.g. fractals or speedruns, an automatic dungeon finder won’t be an option.
The design I am more interested in is the creation of LFGs.
The party creation (pressing ‘p’ or clicking on the little icon in the upper left corner) for inviting new players, joining a group or following a Commander could be further expanded to create LFGs. Now to the interesting part.

There should be 2 options to pick from:

  • “Guild”: If you tick this option, all members of your guild (maybe multiple guilds) get a notification, like an instant messenger, or Steam etc. This is disabled if you choose to or if you are already in a dungeon.
  • “Public”: If this option is ticked, everybody can see it in the list of LFGs

You can pick these options independently or if you want primarely guildies you can tick a ‘delayed’ option and the LFG will go public after one or two minutes.

What do you think? Is this the way to go or are there better possibilities?