Dainan
Now I'm confused. Is it a hard-and-fast rule that Universal is for Ryzom Q&A, or am I okay to start talking about hockey or non-game-related stuff on the Universal channel?
Here is the text of the dialog that comes up when you enter Uni for the first time (there is a check box to never show this again).
Universe Channel
Warning! The Universe Channel is intended for players asking for help about the game and for those giving them information . Misuse of this channel will be dealt with by GMs.
I would much rather see an optional social channel. Just include it as part of the standard server MOTD: Hello! Welcome to Atys and have a great day! Type /channel Social to join the server social chat channel.
Dainan
I'm not interested in starting any trouble with this request - I just want to know where I'm supposed to go chitty-chatting while playing if the mood strikes me (which it often does - otherwise, I'd just play single-player RPGs) without having to bother the same one or two people that always seem to be in the Oasis on Region.
Variety is, after all, the spice of life and humanity is a pretty dull trip without conversation. :-)
(The individuals in question with whom I have a problem in this regard have already been placed on my ignore list - sadly enough. I've never had to use that feature before in any other games. I almost felt like a bad person doing it, to be honest.)
Personally, I don't come in game to hear about the latest sports events, political events or any other real world issue. I come in game to enjoy an experience AWAY from those things just as I don't go to a movie to catch up on the latest trends. Everyday, Uni is more a social channel and less a Q&A channel; so, I mute Uni completely more and more often.
---
Eldest, Order of the White Lotus