Clearer notifications of in-game direct messages

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Is this a good idea?

Yes to 1 (the * being red with directed messages).
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Yes to 2 (a statement being added to the game boxes shown from the central command tab).
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Yes to both.
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No to both.
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zen330
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Clearer notifications of in-game direct messages

Post by zen330 »

So I’m thinking that it would be good if in-game directed messages - perhaps made with an @, eg @zen_330: (message here) - were more clearly brought to a user’s attention to help more important messages be seen and read.

I realize that two other ways (the wall and DMs) already exist towards this end, though those are a bit more work and can also rather easily be missed.

What I’m thinking of is one or both of the following:
1) The * that already shows up for new chat turns red when a directed message (see above) is posted.
2) On the central command tab, the grey boxes that show the games one is playing also has a red * or even a statement “new direct message(s)” written out near the bottom of the box when a directed message is made.
Thomashorne
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Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2025 6:07 am

Re: Clearer notifications of in-game direct messages

Post by Thomashorne »

Hello zen330 (msn games): This is a very reasonable suggestion. It's possible to highlight @ messages by changing the * to red or displaying 'new direct message(s)' on the Central Command tab, helping players avoid missing important messages.
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