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Gameplay => Wish list => Topic started by: Dracaeon on August 15, 2010, 01:48:56 am

Title: A /where function
Post by: Dracaeon on August 15, 2010, 01:48:56 am
I think it would be good idea to have a /where function.  The command would basically give you which map a certain player is in, like hydlaaplaza, bdroad1, etc.  It would be basically there to give an idea of where a player is, without really needing to ask them directly.  I often have been in a point where I need such a function.  I think it could be really useful.
Title: Re: A /where function
Post by: RlyDontKnow on August 15, 2010, 02:08:49 am
isn't the buddy list already enough stalking?
you see where your guildies are - ok, fair enough - but random strangers? just send a tell and they'll tell you if they want to
Title: Re: A /where function
Post by: Sangwa on August 15, 2010, 02:10:27 am
isn't the buddy list already enough stalking?
you see where your guildies are - ok, fair enough - but random strangers? just send a tell and they'll tell you if they want to

That and it's best not to allow players to know where others are when some plots/strategies might depend on this lack of knowledge.
Title: Re: A /where function
Post by: Vakachehk on August 15, 2010, 02:44:36 am
I agree with Dracaeon, a /where function is good because, noobs don't have a clue what the name of the map that they are on they would just say; "I am out in the wilderness, I see a tree and a rock infront of me, can you help me so I am no longer lost"

Maybe for privacy reasons, possible being able to use it only if they are in a group with you and/or you ask them, like trading?
I am guessing this would work like /who other than:
1) you need a name (/where Vakachehk, not just /where and it shows everyone)
2) instead of rank and guild information being next to the name, it will just have the map name.
Title: Re: A /where function
Post by: RlyDontKnow on August 15, 2010, 03:32:38 am
I still don't see a point. if he doesn't know where he is, tell him to use /pos
Title: Re: A /where function
Post by: Maisent on August 15, 2010, 05:26:08 am
I would LOVE to have this feature - however i agree with people that say that there is no reason for this.

First off, yes, it is very much stalking

and secondly: if you are trying to find noobs, yes, you can just tell them to do /pos and to tell you what it is.

Personally, i would like this to be added, but proffesionally i think it wouldn't be a good feaure
Title: Re: A /where function
Post by: Candy on August 15, 2010, 07:45:10 am
I see the use for this feature, but if it is implemented, there needs to be a /where on and /where off toggle or something, so that those that don't wish to be found won't be.
Title: Re: A /where function
Post by: LigH on August 15, 2010, 10:37:09 am
The "Guild" window already shows the map where a guild member is. That should be enough. The rest is a matter of agreement in tells.

If someone is lost and needs help, they can use the coordinates and sector names in their own "/pos" report and tell someone who knows to use them.