Chatroom Noise

[ObamaCat]

I was thinking that the chatroom/messagething should have some kind off noise whenever someone posts in it. Something like the "bading" sound you get when someone starts to talk to you on Facebook chat. I think it would be great since I often find myself watching YouTube videos while I wait for peoples' replies and I often forget to check back. A noise would let me know someone has posted and I wouldn't have to check back every couple minutes. And there could be a mute button for users who don't want to be bothered by the noise. Anyone else think this is a good idea?

[mascaria]

I hate noises in chats and disable the sound of any and all chat programs I use.
BUT! I understand that other people like them and if they can be incorporated and easily disabled I don't see why we shouldn't.

[Zombiehead]

Mondays would be murder. I'd prefer it if the chatbox were on every page.

[mascaria]

When I'm foruming I keep the Chatbox open in on full screen in one tab and then browse the forum on another tab. Otherwise, yeah it'd have to be on every page.

[ObamaCat]

The reason I want the noise is if I'm on a different site entirely and I forget to check the chatbox.

[timberwoof]

How do you make it full screen. I hate looking at that little chat area.

[TCM Revolver]

How do you make it full screen. I hate looking at that little chat area.

http://zombiepodcast.com/forum/misc.php?do=cchatbox

[j0be]

I'll look at modifying the JS. However, one thing to note, I don't really think the chatbox on all pages would be a good idea, namely b/c it would cause a lot more load on the server, without a great return.

[Zombiehead]

I'll look at modifying the JS. However, one thing to note, I don't really think the chatbox on all pages would be a good idea, namely b/c it would cause a lot more load on the server, without a great return.
Oh I know. Just wishful thinking.

[SleepyGlenn]

When I'm foruming I keep the Chatbox open in on full screen in one tab and then browse the forum on another tab. Otherwise, yeah it'd have to be on every page.

Yeah that's what I do. :-) It takes a little while to load so I'm not sure I'd like it on every page... especially if it's "Ba-ding!" ing at me.

[MrScott101]

Also look into a feature for the user to disable the noise or ding or what have you, zombie scream??

[ObamaCat]

Maybe a button right below the chatbox to enable or disable audio?

[itsallgoodie]

ya i mean honestly im pretty happy with the way it is now, i hate noises as well and if there is one incorporated then it should be very subtle like the facebook "ding" was -- isnt anymore. but ya. i think having it on all pages would overload the server and get annoying.

[MrScott101]

honestly myself I'm fine with it the way it is I'm just suggesting that if there ends up being a ding noise I'd like the option to mute it.

[j0be]

This is now in testing phase. We'll let you know how it pans out! (All suggestions we considered while creating)

[ObamaCat]

This is now in testing phase. We'll let you know how it pans out! (All suggestions we considered while creating)

w00t. Thanks j0be :)

[j0be]

There are now sounds in the main chat room. If you want to mute it, the button is to the right of the message box.

If you want a different sound, icon, or otherwise, just let me know.

[ObamaCat]

Sounds great so far! Thanks again!