Hey everyone,
I'm feeling a bit concerned about the state of the FAF community lately. Take a look at the matchmaker queue—it seems a bit off most of the time.
I understand that time zone differences contribute to the occasional emptiness in the matchmaker queue (which seems to be happening most of the time).
However, I strongly feel that there's more to it than just that. Many of us share a frustration with bureaucracy and anything that impedes the game's development using the source code. This obstacle is disheartening for both the community and the game's progress.
I really think that is what causes the development of FAF being more complex and in the end it ends up affecting the community.
Additionally, I believe there's significant room for improvement in the game lobby. Enhancements could foster a sense of community, encourage user interaction, and ultimately make the platform more engaging and welcoming.
For instance, I find the matchmaker GUI rather perplexing and intricate, which could be off-putting for newcomers. The "play" button seems somewhat obscured, rather than being prominently displayed at the center of attention in the game lobby. Additionally, there's a lack of straightforward ways for users to interact with each other within the lobby, hindering the ability to exchange messages and foster a sense of community.
Or maybe there are other factors that I'm not aware of, because this game is simply wonderful.
Is there a way we can contribute to the game's development or improve the lobby system? Let's brainstorm together.