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| DeBasilisk |
Posted - 26 Jan 2022 : 14:25:47
Just feeling the waters: would anyone be interested in joining a group chat to shoot the breeze about the realms? There is a somewhat new app called Clubhouse which is essentially jump-in voice chat rooms. I created a Forgotten Realms Fan Club room and would love to chat with some fellow FR enthusiasts! |
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| Azar |
Posted - 31 Jan 2022 : 01:51:26
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Azar
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I will pass.
Too much like talking on the phone, which I am quite reluctant to do under normal circumstances.
Did you switch to a primarily text-message based form of communication once it became feasible? If so, do people now lament your lack of actual phone calling?
Texting works for me.
I do get the occasional complaint from my parents... But my wife is socialable enough that she makes up for it. She's a people person, and people are the reason I'm not a people person! 
My opinion on this technological advancement has zig-zagged a fair amount. While, yes, it was initially nice being able to send someone a text-based message that effectively bypassed a two to five minute phone call (a call that should have lasted thirty seconds, tops), I eventually became bothered by the degree to which people rely on that method to avoid conversations that do benefit from a more personal touch. Also, for a time, I was slightly irritated with folks that wanted to conduct business - actual commerce - solely via text; I would have to explain to them that I didn't feel comfortable making (local) deals without hearing someone's voice. |
| DeBasilisk |
Posted - 30 Jan 2022 : 18:04:55
Thanks for the reference to the Discord! If you see me there shoot me a line. I’ll change my nickname to the same Inhave here. |
| prototype00 |
Posted - 27 Jan 2022 : 04:07:23
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Originally posted by sno4wy
There's a Forgotten Realms Discord, which is mainly a text chat platform but it does has a voice chat channel for those who want to use that function. I've recognized names from Candlekeep there as well as from other FR spaces. There's also a channel there for FR Wiki information, where questions about editing can be asked and the FR Wiki mods are there to answer.
https://discord.gg/NUdbqkG
Ah, neato. I’ll probably add that to my Discord list. Thanks so much. |
| sno4wy |
Posted - 27 Jan 2022 : 03:27:36
There's a Forgotten Realms Discord, which is mainly a text chat platform but it does has a voice chat channel for those who want to use that function. I've recognized names from Candlekeep there as well as from other FR spaces. There's also a channel there for FR Wiki information, where questions about editing can be asked and the FR Wiki mods are there to answer.
https://discord.gg/NUdbqkG |
| prototype00 |
Posted - 27 Jan 2022 : 02:50:45
Somewhat related perhaps, but does this Forum have a Discord? |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 27 Jan 2022 : 02:48:59
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Originally posted by Azar
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I will pass.
Too much like talking on the phone, which I am quite reluctant to do under normal circumstances.
Did you switch to a primarily text-message based form of communication once it became feasible? If so, do people now lament your lack of actual phone calling?
Texting works for me.
I do get the occasional complaint from my parents... But my wife is socialable enough that she makes up for it. She's a people person, and people are the reason I'm not a people person! |
| Azar |
Posted - 27 Jan 2022 : 02:32:13
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I will pass.
Too much like talking on the phone, which I am quite reluctant to do under normal circumstances.
Did you switch to a primarily text-message based form of communication once it became feasible? If so, do people now lament your lack of actual phone calling? |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 26 Jan 2022 : 15:51:33
I will pass.
Too much like talking on the phone, which I am quite reluctant to do under normal circumstances. It oft bugs my wife when she wants me to call someone -- like my parents -- and I'm exceedingly non-enthusiastic about it.
(Ironically, my job requires frequent phone calls... And I do quite well, there, but given the opportunity, I avoid the phone as much as possible. Luckily, my responsibilities give me some leeway, there.) |
| Azar |
Posted - 26 Jan 2022 : 14:33:50
Voice?
*sharp intake of breath* |
