<calls> can we have it.

[Nakiamiie]

Why not? But with an option to disable incoming <call>.
I'm not always in the mood to have my ears blown off.

No need of a timer or any kind of delay, a simple adjustable/mute volume option is sufficient and would allow people to customize it to their liking.

[Ingolf]

Why not? But with an option to disable incoming <call>.
I'm not always in the mood to have my ears blown off.

No need of a timer or any kind of delay, a simple adjustable/mute volume option is sufficient and would allow people to customize it to their liking.

This kinda removes the point for rousing AFK people, if they have it on mute it won't work.

[Nakiamiie]

This kinda removes the point for rousing AFK people, if they have it on mute it won't work.

It's a game, not an obligation. Real life takes priority over FFXIV anytime.
If people go AFK while having calls turned off, there is a reason for it.
Most people would probably leave it on and actually ask the party to buzz them when everything is ready.

That's what I would do.
And if, for any reason, the mute option is not there, I'll simply turn ALL game sounds off and put my own music.
I already do that sometimes. So, calls still wouldn't work on people who truly are AFK for a good reason and don't want to be disturbed or annoy everyone in the house.

[Venat]

Remember Knocks?

(no one ever remember knocks)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_42la3foiCc

ewww.. idk why they used FF8 & 9 for...

[Ingolf]

It's a game, not an obligation. Real life takes priority over FFXIV anytime.
If people go AFK while having calls turned off, there is a reason for it.
Most people would probably leave it on and actually ask the party to buzz them when everything is ready.

That's what I would do.
And if, for any reason, the mute option is not there, I'll simply turn ALL game sounds off and put my own music.
I already do that sometimes. So, calls still wouldn't work on people who truly are AFK for a good reason and don't want to be disturbed or annoy everyone in the house.

Whilst it's true that XIV isn't an obligation, if they're in content and required they should at least explain before going AFK. It's common courtesy.

If it's a real emergency then there's no issue with a call going off once or twice.

[Venat]

It's a game, not an obligation. Real life takes priority over FFXIV anytime.
If people go AFK while having calls turned off, there is a reason for it.
Most people would probably leave it on and actually ask the party to buzz them when everything is ready.

That's what I would do.
And if, for any reason, the mute option is not there, I'll simply turn ALL game sounds off and put my own music.
I already do that sometimes. So, calls still wouldn't work on people who truly are AFK for a good reason and don't want to be disturbed or annoy everyone in the house.

Sometimes I watch TV while I wait for a party. I guess thats a good reason.

[Dhalmel]

ewww.. idk why they used FF8 & 9 for...

Playonline was released alongside FF9's release.

[Ingolf]

VIII and IX were great games too, I don't think there's any need for an 'ew' lol.

[Kirku]

Remember how useless the Strategy guide was for FFIX? You only got half of the info on bosses and areas and if you wanted to know where everything else was you had to log into play-online.

Worst idea ever.

[Nakiamiie]

Whilst it's true that XIV isn't an obligation, if they're in content and required they should at least explain before going AFK. It's common courtesy.

If it's a real emergency then there's no issue with a call going off once or twice.

Then the problem is not having calls with volume options, but with people lacking courtesy and not informing the party of their AFK intention.

Thus, I support <call> with adjustable/mute volume options.