Server-wide /shouts

[Mirage]

You'll love my "channel subscription" idea then.

Maybe the feature could even be given a graphic interface? Sort of like a combination of the "search area" interface and linkshell interface. Browsing areas with a menu similar to the area search, then selecting them and selecting "subscribe" from a sub-menu".

[Glamdring]

channels is workable, if people actually use the right one. We'll have to see. Looks like the devs are serious about doing this, but the only concerns I see on their side is resource load. I want to see the "not having to listen to it" also be in the discussion. The existing filter system is an indication that-at least at 1 time-they were concerned about this, but I want to see that the filters be upgraded too, or the delivery restricted or something.

[Teraniku]

You'll love my "channel subscription" idea then.

Maybe the feature could even be given a graphic interface? Sort of like a combination of the "search area" interface and linkshell interface. Browsing areas with a menu similar to the area search, then selecting them and selecting "subscribe" from a sub-menu".

City of Heroes uses this feature, where a server wide channel is created and people can subscribe to / be invited to the channel. How effective the channels are is dependent upon the players themselves and who the channel mods are. As far as FFXI is concerned, maybe a special Linkshell given to everyone on the server, and then players can Equip it for help, finding Abyssea Parties, Help with missions etc.