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[chrisjmc2006]

So far I'm loving the chat application. Great work, I actually prefer it's hosted on IPB rather than my own chared server. One less thing I have to deal with. Here are some features I thought would be nice to have

1. Invisible mod - I enjoy talking with the members, but not all the time. I would like to check on things without members getting admin happy
2. Private chat - I think this was mentioned but would be nice to have
3. Announcement on top of the chat - "Today is we love IPB day let's talk about it" something like that
4. Edit and delete chats - I'm sure this is on the way
5. Change the name of the chat box from "IP.Chat" to something else
6. Flood control - Some members love the enter button way to much. Character limit would be nice too.


And that's really all I can think up.

[Enkidu]

some of my members have suggested voice chat

[chrisjmc2006]

now THAT would be cool. I'm sure it would take quite a bit of work though.

[Nuclear General]

Number 5 can already done through the Language Manager. I just changed the language bit to my liking. I think there are two that need to be changed if I remember right. And the others are some great features. I would like to see those added. They seem pretty reasonable.

[SPARTdAN]

How about multiple chat rooms?

[Nuclear General]

That would require multiple licenses I think. Not sure.

[SPARTdAN]

An ignore button is needed. Getting a few age disputes on the site now from some people acting immature in chat when there's no mod around.

[chrisjmc2006]

An ignore button is needed. Getting a few age disputes on the site now from some people acting immature in chat when there's no mod around.

+1 Very good idea

[woodus]

Couple things my members always ask for is to "re"load the last X number of messages when they join the chat so they can see what the most recent conversation was and to be able to download the chat transcript while they were online.

[Aurali]

How about multiple chat rooms?

Yes, this right here would be a deal breaker for me. If I could get the service with multiple rooms in the chat. I'd be glad to buy it right now.

Also, I might just be missing this, but is there logging

(of course, I'm self hosting if that matters any)

[Sire]

Mostly because they're used to the old chat I used, but some of my members requests are:
- more editor features like the forum editor has with colors, fonts, etc...
- the ignore feature mentioned above +1
- programming hooks into the text returned before it gets displayed to everyone, so that things could be added locally like dice rolling ( /roll 2d6+3 ), word filters, etc...

[stevofc]

/status would be great.

[mikesound]

1. vertical sidebar block
for whos chatting - better exposure - more chance of people using if see other members in there

2. invite chat feature
could display next to send pm thru out the board
a simple pm sent to the member with a link to the chat room
(if private or more rooms etc added later this could include such)
similar to google invite chat

3. in chat
similar to has gallery, blog etc links
if use is in chat room a chat icon shows with link to chatroom

[Nuclear General]

1. vertical sidebar block
for whos chatting - better exposure - more chance of people using if see other members in there

This section already exists in the board index stats area.

2. invite chat feature
could display next to send pm thru out the board
a simple pm sent to the member with a link to the chat room
(if private or more rooms etc added later this could include such)
similar to google invite chat

This sounds interesting.

[chrisjmc2006]

+1 for Invite chat that would be great! Perhaps with the option to block if needed as we all know there are crazies on the interwebs.

[Nuclear General]

+1 for Invite chat that would be great!

+! As well!

Perhaps with the option to block if needed as we all know there are crazies on the interwebs.

True Dat!

[Ambar]

All good.... Private chat ( really need it) Multi rooms and the invite would be cool !!!

Hope to see a new release soon... Glad this is a paid service, we can put pressure for improvements and not feel guilty.

[Nuclear General]

[waltermameli]

An option, in my opinion, it would be interesting the possibility to open chat in an external window (popup... mmmmmh) to allow you to browse the forum while you chat.

Thanks for your work

Lucio
www.cesareforum.com

[Charles]

That would require multiple licenses I think. Not sure.

When we add multiple rooms (which we will) it will NOT require multiple licenses. It will just be a cumulative count of people in the chat room(s). To answer the next question: one person who is in three rooms at once will still only count as one "user" in the chat for purposes of limits.

An option, in my opinion, it would be interesting the possibility to open chat in an external window (popup... mmmmmh) to allow you to browse the forum while you chat.

Thanks for your work

Lucio
www.cesareforum.com

Right click the Chat link and click open in new window