A Better Community System
Currently, the game is what it is, and this is not the place to discuss its mechanics or gameplay. Instead, I want to highlight a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the overall experience: the social and community side of the game. After spending several hours playing on the Steam platform, I’ve noticed several areas that could be improved to enhance this social dimension. Here is a detailed feedback on what I observed:
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Defective Friends List: On multiple occasions, I’ve noticed that the friends list doesn’t work correctly. I often find that my friends appear offline, even when they are actually online. This situation forces me to invite them manually, even when they show up with an “unknown” status. This creates unnecessary frustration and complicates coordination with friends.
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Lack of Text Chat: The absence of a text chat system with friends is a significant drawback. Currently, it’s impossible to send a direct message to a friend to propose a game or simply chat. Such a tool would be extremely useful to strengthen social interactions outside of actual gameplay sessions. It would also make it easier to plan games or organize events with friends.
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Inconspicuous Invitations: In-game invitations are too discreet, which can easily lead to them being overlooked or ignored. It would be desirable for these notifications to be more visible and persistent, ensuring that players don’t miss an opportunity to play together.
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Lack of Proximity Chat: Another area for improvement is the absence of proximity chat. This type of in-game communication could not only add an immersive dimension but also allow spontaneous interactions between players who are near each other. This feature is often appreciated in other multiplayer games as it enhances the sense of community.
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Difficulty in Locating Group Members in-Game: In-game, it is sometimes difficult to know where group members are, especially when they are in vehicles. A better visual indicator or a clearer marking system would be very useful to facilitate coordination and avoid confusion, particularly in combat or movement situations.
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No Clan System: To date, the game doesn’t offer any system for clans or guilds. Integrating such a system could significantly enhance the sense of belonging to a community and provide a dedicated space for member interactions, whether it’s for organizing games, discussing strategies, or simply socializing.
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Lack of Features to Manage the Friends List: It is currently impossible to add notes to your friends list, which could be very useful for remembering the context in which you met certain players or for organizing your list more effectively. This feature could also help distinguish close friends from mere acquaintances in the game.
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No Game History: There is currently no way to view a history of recent games. Being able to access the last ten games, even if it’s just to review the scoreboard, would be extremely helpful. This feature would allow players to recall the usernames of those they played with, making it easier to maintain contact or form new friendships in the game.
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A Community Dimension Largely External to the Game: Today, the majority of community interactions take place outside of the game, through third-party platforms like Discord or social media. While this is common, it would be preferable to integrate these interactions more directly into the game, creating a more seamless and cohesive experience. An integrated social space within the game, with chat rooms, forums, or even community-organized events, could significantly enhance the user experience.
In conclusion, while the game offers a rich experience in terms of gameplay, it lacks essential tools to support and develop a genuine online community. Improving these social aspects would only enrich the overall player experience, providing them not only with a space to play but also to connect and interact meaningfully with other enthusiasts.
This translation was done by me, ChatGPT.