WIP'S PROFILE

author=Ratty524

author=WIP
I don't know how it doesn't benefit you because that isn't what I said.

You mentioned:

author=WIP
Slack is better if you're an actual organization, not a bunch of randos. It's telling that there is even an authorization page and process. I use Slack a lot for work; I don't see how its benefits are even close to being a pro for a communal conversation engine

I'm merely asking you to elaborate on why it's not beneficial as a communal conversation engine. I mean, I use Slack all the time and I don't see any problems.

Slack is meant to be heavily managed and optimized for collaboration. You can use its API for advanced bots for linking events from outside systems. It has pinning for important group items and files. It's basically to make sure people doing work have the information and discussion they need readily available. Hence, the invite-only setup.

As far as actual chatting goes, it has some niceties in its client. @-ing and easy to reference emoji are nice. None of those are Slack specific; they're just client features. It's also a generally pretty UI.

There's also some fun limitations from using Slack for free, such as the message limit. Sorry if you wanted logs!

From a pure chat-basis, I don't see how Slack gives any benefits. The client being nicer is a solid argument; but it's overkill and not an appropriate tool.

author=Sooz

author=WIP

author=Solitayre
Sorry WIP but trying to say Slack is more onerous than IRC couldn't sound more backwards to me.

Look two posts above yours.

"I need to get someone to authorize me" vs. "I need to figure out a client, then figure out how to use a thing that's not terribly intuitive"

Single temporary problem vs. STEEP ASS LEARNING CURVE

I mean I like neither of them but Slack is far and away the clear winner in the "user friendliness" contest.

Both clients have learning curves. Slack's is just as complicated, but the client itself onboards the user way better than any IRC client.

author=UPRC

author=WIP
Why aren't you fuckers in IRC?

Because Slack is better.

I used to be a big IRC nut for years, but it just can't compare to Slack in my eyes. IRC just feels more dated these days compared to Slack, with the latter feeling way more convenient for general chatting. Steam is also 1000% more user friendly (this may be difficult to forget if you're on IRC often, but it's strange and cumbersome to people who are not). Only area I'd give the edge to IRC over Slack in is bot potential. The only reason I'd probably ever use IRC is if I heard Trihan was running Werewolf games again. No joke.

IRC is a dinosaur these days, and only us old dinosaurs really seem to appreciate it as much as it deserves (if Slack didn't exist, I'd probably still totally come on IRC from time to time). Slack is more modern and easier to use, thus it looks more attractive to younger members and anyone who just doesn't feel like dealing with the intricacies of IRC.

Also:

author=kentona
IRC is blocked at work.

Slack is not.

That.

Slack is better if you're an actual organization, not a bunch of randos. It's telling that there is even an authorization page and process. I use Slack a lot for work; I don't see how its benefits are even close to being a pro for a communal conversation engine.

Slack's client is pretty great. Not trying to say it isn't. But it looks entirely like a square peg smashed into a round hole.

Slack is great for collaboration and organization. I use it constantly at work. I could easily see RMN staff using it.

But for the masses? Seems very ill-suited. Both IRC and Slack share a similar problem of high-friction. AKA, it takes setup to work. But Slack is higher friction than IRC, requires authorization, etc. Waste of time for the general populace.

You're missing the fact I hang out there all the time now.

Addendum: Slack is a bad avenue for community interaction.

There are also easy Chrome apps for IRC, such as this: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/byrd-irc-client/endimfdcgfnlmoankhocnkhgohmoecoi

author=Dudesoft
I'm 100% on board with the WW timeline.
After WW, they left to find a new continent to be the next Hyrule. PHG happens, and later on this new Hyrule, ST happens. Centuries pass, and the water subsides. The world of Hyrule is exposed again, ravaged by the ocean. There's erosion, and massive land alterations. Why you're back in Hyrule, or if you even left, is curious. Maybe there's an untold tale about Link's reincarnation coming to life after Sages put the Hero of Time in a resurrection chamber? Who knows.

Also, the technology in this makes me link to after Spirit Tracks, which would be the beginning of technology advancement! I'm super excited to play this. I love sandbox games. But, going to be hell wrestling the controller from my Zelda fangirl girlfriend... lol ,_,

The technology reminds me more of the Timeshift stones seen in SS. It's obviously something the Sheikah branded.

As for timeline: we know the Hero of Time becomes a guardian stalfos in the TP timeline. The HoT doesn't exist in the WW timeline anymore. The sheikah would need to invent some crazy tech to pull him back across timelines.