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Collaborating

Ok, so I know we just started over, but I still have no clue how to work together with people at all. Does it just come with later quests, or am I just being an idiot? I just feel like I'm walking around doing what the Stone tells me to do, and I occasionally run into other people. Like a single player game with other people running around stealing my quoins...

Posted 15 months ago by Kai Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • It really took quite a while for me to get into the community aspects of the game. The quests will definitely point you in the right direction towards working with people digging and gifting etc. Working on street projects sometimes helps too. Swap some cubimals, help on a peat bog quest. Join some group chats and participate in conversations... posting on the forums also helps. See you've already taken a step towards being a more active member of the Glitch community :)
    Posted 15 months ago by GavinLeigh Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hi Kai!  One way to start playing with others is to start up conversations with them.  Just saying something like Hi, How're ya doin'?  can break the ice and get a conversation started.   You can ask what they're doing, if they need any help, or if you need help you can ask them to work with you.  One thing I noticed since the reset is the amount of cooperative play going on in the mining areas.  You could go into a mining area and if you see someone mining alone, ask them if they'd mine along with you, you can chat as you mine and make friends that way!  Once you get to know someone make sure to make them a friend and keep in touch when you see them in game.  You don't have to play with them every time you see them on, and you don't have to talk to them every time, but it's a great way to build a network.  I'm sure there are a ton of people with a lot more ideas than I have, but these really worked for me when I was a just starting out.
    Hope this helps!
    Posted 15 months ago by Menoboo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thanks for the ideas. Now the game just needs to open again so I can get working on it. :)
    Posted 15 months ago by Kai Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Kai, through the quests and by reading this forum I've learned how to interact with other players and work together on simple tasks.  I'm looking forward to more complex collaboration, which I hope street projects will provide.  In addition, you can become involved in collaborative projects by joining a group.  

    For example, I admin a group called Fashion Fun and we hope to do some in-game fashion events, e.g. where we put on different outfits and do a runway walk.  This will not gain us experience points, currants, or anything else that might be considered progress in the game. It's just for fun and, hopefully, for the entertainment of others. You're welcome to check out this group and join if you wish. There are lots of other groups, so you might spend some time looking them over to see what matches your interests.  It's a great way to get to know other people.
    Posted 15 months ago by Splendora Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I added you to my Buddy list so if you need any help in game, feel free to IM me!
    Posted 15 months ago by Menoboo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Kai, it might be as simple as checking out global chat. Test before last I had been trying to organize some people to do the peat bog quest, but it was difficult to have everyone on at the same time, etc. But I had an experience seeing a group put together rather quickly and successfully via global chat. It's a great way to keep an eye on the "pulse" of the game, like finding out about events or new items. People will often make offers for items or quests. I don't really talk much in there, so I guess it makes me a lurker hehe but I'm in the habit now of always having it open as I play. 
    Posted 15 months ago by Violet Lapin Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Kai perhaps you could look at the groups listed here in the Forums and see if one or more interest you.  If you join the group it will have a Chat  tab when the game is open.  You can get to know more people that way.  The mining suggestion is great.  You have lots of time to chat with you co-miner .  Just remember to keep track of your mood and energy! :)
    Posted 15 months ago by Marla Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Added you Kai...if you need anything and I'm on you can IM me also...this is a great way to make friends I think sometimes I get wrapped up trying to accomplish so much with the game open and closings that I forget to say Hi...
    Posted 15 months ago by SookieYaki Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thanks for the help guys.
    Posted 15 months ago by Kai Subscriber! | Permalink
  • at first i had no idea how i was going to do the cooperative challenges and there never seemed to be enough people in a local area to ask for help.

    then i discovered that if you ask in global, all sorts of people who need the quest or are just not busy and don't mind coming will come to help.

    it's very handy.
    Posted 15 months ago by flask Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hi, Kai--added you to my buddy list. IM me if you have a question or need help with group quests or whatever!
    Posted 15 months ago by ElleD Subscriber! | Permalink