No one chat`s?

[Tsukino Kaji]

What were Trion thinking?

They were probably thinking we've gotten to the point where everyone is willing and able to voice chat with each other. Unfortunately they didn't realize that there's always going to be a need for a solid keyboard chat system in a game like this, if for no other reason than to support those players who are hearing-impaired.

More then likely they did to lower bandwidth and/or reduce server strain. Most games, they chat systems run through a seperate server. Dose this one?

[Chivaro]

"Pointless to try and chat with a controller. No need for a proper chat system." Would be my guess.

It's disappointing that Trion known for rift, would be lazy when it comes to the PC version. The PC needs a proper chat system. There isn't even a general chat channel, as you can only speak in proximity and without speach bubbles. I do have a microphone, but considering the voip appears to be broken, I guess it's not much use right now.

[Oceanhawk]

Calling Defiance Chat horrible is like calling the Grand Canyon a ditch. It is by far the worst chat system in the history of online games. We would have been better off if we had gotten 2 soup cans and a ball of string in the Defiance game box.

[Spyle]

It's disappointing that Trion known for rift, would be lazy when it comes to the PC version. The PC needs a proper chat system. There isn't even a general chat channel, as you can only speak in proximity and without speach bubbles. I do have a microphone, but considering the voip appears to be broken, I guess it's not much use right now.

Yes. I tried Rift before this game. I saw how awesome the UI was, the ability to move every aspect of it. That was a big part of the reason I bought this game right away, I had faith in them. What a let down.

[TearsInRain]

More then likely they did to lower bandwidth and/or reduce server strain. Most games, they chat systems run through a seperate server. Dose this one?

I don't know the details of this game's chat system but I have to imagine that a text-based chat system has far less bandwidth overhead than a built-in voice chat system does. I'm not against voice chat for those who want to use it. But I am against games like this wasting effort on a built-in system when there are plenty of third-party VOIP alternatives available.

[Chivaro]

Yes. I tried Rift before this game. I saw how awesome the UI was, the ability to move every aspect of it. That was a big part of the reason I bought this game right away, I had faith in them. What a let down.

I payed rift at launch, but I stopped playing long time ago. I don't see why they couldn't have transfered the social functionality from Rift to Defiance.

[Syxx]

- They need to add chat bubbles (give option to turn off or on)
- They need to have chat stay open longer once a message pops up and give an option to have it always stay open.

[Voidfox]

- They need to add chat bubbles (give option to turn off or on)
- They need to have chat stay open longer once a message pops up and give an option to have it always stay open.

Yep, among other needed enhancements. Probably a whole rework of chat is in order.

[Icedragon520]

And a global/whole area chat mayby?
And a trade channel? You know, all the usual channels you would find in an MMO.

[Chivaro]

Yep, among other needed enhancements. Probably a whole rework of chat is in order.

Yeah but can you really see them changing it, as obviously consoles don't need it.