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Title: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Theforeshadower on March 30, 2011, 01:50:00 pm
Since the rebirth of this project is setup in a hierarchy this time, I feel that we should probably setup a standard of communications for meetings between members and directors then directors and project managers.

I actually thought of two ways of doing this:
Use a messenger program.  I, personally, cast my vote in for using STEAM since you can have multiple people in the conversation.
Or we could get a ventrilo.

The other idea is to actually make use of ZFGC's chat room if it still exists, since anyone can access it via the java applet.
I actually really think this is a good idea.

STEAM COMMUNITY
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Dantztron 3030 on March 30, 2011, 02:39:06 pm
I think Steam is great, as is Facebook. The new groups feature is really useful for communication; I use it for my actual job and for a Minecraft server I play on.

Also, I would recommend starting a new IRC channel specifically for the project.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Colbydude on March 30, 2011, 03:47:06 pm
Perhaps maybe even a Ventrillo server? Not sure how difficult those would be to make though.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Xiphirx on March 30, 2011, 05:07:58 pm
I'd vote for a IRC or Steam chat
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Kren on March 30, 2011, 05:19:39 pm
I really must agree on this one, I don't know the advantage or disadvantage, but doing meetings and such will help things speed up. I really don't mind what we use ;3!
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: MG-Zero on March 30, 2011, 06:07:17 pm
I recommend Google Talk because it has auto logging enabled.

Also while we're here, a meet time needs to be setup with foreshadower, bludleef, and one of the project managers to discuss how we're going to handle Game Design.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Bludleef on March 30, 2011, 06:13:03 pm
Any way is fine with me. As far as availability goes Weekends are best for me as I work on the weekdays.  Friday nights after 5pm(central) are the best as I have to wake up early Sunday for church, but if it must be done I may be able to make myself available for a chat at other times.  I have plenty of down time at work, but chatting on the computer when you have a bunch of kids you are supposed to be teaching in a classroom is kind of frowned upon. XD
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Theforeshadower on March 30, 2011, 06:41:29 pm
I agree about sometime this weekend getting together with the project managers.  I have some exams before the weekend so most of my time should be dedicated to study.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: MG-Zero on March 30, 2011, 06:47:09 pm
I'm good for early Saturday, Eastern Time.  I don't know what time that will be around for everyone else.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Theforeshadower on March 30, 2011, 06:53:29 pm
Well, if everyone that is willing to wants to post STEAMs and whatnot, I(or mods) can modify my original post to make a list.
For Sunday, probably around 3:00pm-ish should be good I would think.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: MG-Zero on March 30, 2011, 07:01:07 pm
Sunday I'm good all day.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Bludleef on March 30, 2011, 07:04:09 pm
Sunday works.

Steam: Bludleef
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Dantztron 3030 on March 30, 2011, 07:08:30 pm
Due to my job and courseload, my schedule fluctuates wildly from week to week. I really can't guarantee I can make ANY meeting time. You guys just plan one and I'll meet whenever I can. As most of the story is already written out, my role here is going to be pretty minor anyway.

EDIT: My steam ID is hadoken54.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Xiphirx on March 30, 2011, 07:12:02 pm
Steam: xiphirx
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: MG-Zero on March 30, 2011, 07:47:07 pm
You guys don't need to meet right now, this upcoming meeting is directors and managers.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Colbydude on March 30, 2011, 09:20:35 pm
I'll be driving back home for 6 hours from my dad's house on Sunday, however I'll be available during the evening if I'm needed.

Steam ID: Colbydude
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: MG-Zero on March 30, 2011, 11:10:10 pm
Steam ID would help lol...

MG-Zero
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Kren on March 31, 2011, 12:46:18 am
I am at school computer, once I reach home I will get a steam account and such ;3.

EDIT: my user is NreCK
EDIT 2: it seems I need to buy something to use steam features ;(!
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: MG-Zero on March 31, 2011, 10:50:48 pm
That shouldn't be...can anyone else confirm that?

Also, we need a meeting time for Sunday, what's good for everyone.  Please also state your timezone.  I'm good anytime EST.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Bludleef on March 31, 2011, 11:53:36 pm
After 5:30pm central time, but not to late work is early the next morning.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Colbydude on April 01, 2011, 02:38:41 am
Probably sometime after 6 PM EST will be good for me, depending on when I get home and what I'll be doing.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Xiphirx on April 01, 2011, 03:40:46 am
That shouldn't be...can anyone else confirm that?

Also, we need a meeting time for Sunday, what's good for everyone.  Please also state your timezone.  I'm good anytime EST.

I believe its true. The only restriction is that he cannot add friends, so we can add him and add him to the group chat I think...
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: MG-Zero on April 01, 2011, 04:50:11 am
Yea..I'm gonna suggest Google Talk again.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: MG-Zero on April 02, 2011, 02:41:01 pm
Alright, since no one has answered...

7:30 PM EST/ 6:30 PM CST

Since Kren can't use steam and it's important to have at least 2/3 of the managers there, this will be over google talk.  I see the people that need to be there the most have a gmail account, so this shouldn't be a problem.  If you don't have gtalk, either download it or use the chat built into gmail.

my email: onisephiroth@gmail.com
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Starforsaken101 on April 02, 2011, 03:05:46 pm
I just just answered actually lol.

My email: shuriishurii@gmail.com. I think I would like to suggest using a headset/microphone rather than chatting.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Colbydude on April 02, 2011, 04:36:04 pm
colbydude@gmail.com for me. I'm up for either text chat or mic chat.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Xiphirx on April 02, 2011, 07:39:59 pm
xiphirxatg maildotcom (email harvesters) I vote for text chat... more clearer D:
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: MG-Zero on April 03, 2011, 06:06:19 pm
Mic chat would be fine, but I want everything to get logged, which gtalk will handle automatically for us with text.
Title: Re: Communication - Because we need it
Post by: Bludleef on April 03, 2011, 09:43:22 pm
Mic chat would be fine, but I want everything to get logged, which gtalk will handle automatically for us with text.

Only bad thing that comes with mic chat is background noise.  With text everything is clear and if you miss something you can scroll back. ;)

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