IM/IRC "It's your turn" reminders

[rollercoaster375]

*attempts to use form*

* Suggestion Idea: Hook an IRC/IM bot into the game that alerts you when it's your turn
* Specifics: Have a bot that does that, and a setting in preferences for how pervasive you want it to be (IE: No reminders, reminder if I'm online, reminder when I come on line, etc.)
* Why it is needed: Because HTTP is a horrible medium for updating information. (And because the other alert systems are tied to Windows)
* Priority** (1-5): I dunno... 1, 2?

[AK_iceman]

We have several notifiers that can be used.

Conquer Tell Notifier by jonducrou
Firefox extension shows at the bottom of the browser and tells you when it's your turn
http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8225

Tell Me When Notifier by Fantius
Sits in your Windows system tray and tells you when it's your turn
http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9004

Desktop Notifier by kevinc
Floats on your desktop and tells you when it's your turn
http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2017

Have you tried these?

[rollercoaster375]

1. I don't use Firefox on a regular basis
2. I don't use Windows... At all (Which is a primary reason why I don't use Firefox).
3. HTTP isn't capable of delivering information as it happens due to its request-based model.


This just seems like a much more convenient method of achieving this end, as it doesn't require any user-end software that people don't already have.

[Evil Semp]

1. I don't use Firefox on a regular basis
2. I don't use Windows... At all (Which is a primary reason why I don't use Firefox).
3. HTTP isn't capable of delivering information as it happens due to its request-based model.


This just seems like a much more convenient method of achieving this end, as it doesn't require any user-end software that people don't already have.

If you already use Firefox (not on a regular basis) why not use it and the Grease Monkey notifier when on CC? It is not that inconvenient to install. After all I was able to figure out how to install it. I thnik it is only about a 5 minute delay.

[rollercoaster375]

It's just a suggestion

I know that there are coping solutions, but this is just something that I think would be handy (Even if it ended up being Premium-only).

As a side note... I use Firefox for Browser Testing websites, and as I said before, a Request based system is horrible for dealing with events. A five minute delay, while not that long, isn't suitable for a real time game, and really, a listener model (such as that of IM) would reduce strain on the server

[lackattack]

a Request based system is horrible for dealing with events. A five minute delay, while not that long, isn't suitable for a real time game, and really, a listener model (such as that of IM) would reduce strain on the server

Interesting point. I'd consider a "listening model" as a future enhancement.