THW mobile/tablet app?

[Percivali]

Is there any possibility there will ever be an app of this site?

 

[Cherrymage]

I think this has been discussed earlier, and if memory serves, it's highly unlikely having a mobile app.

 

[Chaosy]

What's the advantage with an app compared to just going to the mobile version of the site?

 

[Rex.]

Chaosy, apps are life savors.

 

[Chaosy]

Trump is our lord and savior.

Spoiler

Saying something without reasoning is pointless

 

[PurgeandFire]

Future site (hive 2) will be mobile-friendly/responsive afaik.

 

[Ralle]

You can test it already on http://beta.roflmania.com/

 

[Percivali]

You can test it already on http://beta.roflmania.com/

Thanks , I try it right away

 

[WhiteFang]

What's the advantage with an app compared to just going to the mobile version of the site?

I agree with this.This site is already mobile-compatible and Hive 2 will be very mobile friendly so there is no need for any apps

 

[Ralle]

That being said, people are welcome to write assistent apps if they so desire.

 

[Ash]

It would be cool, but I don't really see it serving any purpose other than being a simple http wrapper. The mobile version of the site is cool, though ^^

 

[Hantoo]

I think I asked the similar question before lol
well, If there is any benefit, it would be I don't have to type "www.hive......" or ->Bookmark->Hive or whatsoever Just sayin

 

[Dr Super Good]

One could be evil and have forced adverts in the "free" version of the app for revenue!

An app could support live notifications, such as when a user replies to one of your threads or if someone comes online. It could even tell you if other Hive Workshop app users are physically nearby you so you can meet up! However does one really need such social networking features?

 

[Ralle]

If you actually want to meet up with someone, wouldn't you already be friends with them on some other more personal platform? Heck, I don't know. I'd probably meet someone if they were close. Last night Fladder drove from Sweden to Germany on a beer run. Would have been fun to see him.

 

[Ash]

I would be really worried if I checked the app and suddenly found myself surrounded by a million Hives. It'd be pretty disconcerting, the power of the stalk~

 

[Legal_Ease]

What's the advantage with an app compared to just going to the mobile version of the site?

Besides being able to track user's location with real time data (jk) the only advantage would be that it could have a message notification feature to mesh with the mobile device interface. So for example if you had a message it would beep. Of course it would have settings so you could turn off the notification sounds or whatever you like. People (but not me) seem to enjoy being updated about everything in real time. The experience seems to draw people into a system. Like facebook, if the Hive were to have notifications on your phone it might make it more fun (or addictive) for people.

Also, I believe you can make the app be able to access your home PC. So you could tell it to download a map and when you got home the map would be downloaded already. Maybe it's not super useful but it might be fun to do while riding on the bus. If you have ever used the Google Play store on your PC to download to a tablet, you know what I mean.

It mightalso interface better with https://developers.google.com/voice-actions/ as well.

Maybe it could even interface with Siri but we can give it an Orc voice?

 

[Ralle]

What about email notifications and a web app? Problem solved, it's already there

 

[Legal_Ease]

What about email notifications and a web app? Problem solved, it's already there

The email notification needs to hit my email inbox. Now I get 2 emails instead of 1. One with my email and one with the Hive. That's two times I need to delete it. Also, there is no cost to having an app, if I write it and give it to you free. Having an app is also a sign of prestige and puts the Hive name out there in a new forum - the App Store. The more exposure the better. People like accessories and toys. It's not massively utilitarian, I'll agree there. It's fun. And, isn't that what this is all about anyway?

 

[Percivali]

I toatlly agree with Legal_ease
EDIT: also many people who have played warcraft3 but never heard the name of this site, might read the app description and be interested to join and extend the community

 

[Ralle]

I'm all for having an app, but please wait until we have the new site. Also, we will have to work closely together to get push notifications to work. That will be fun.

 

[Legal_Ease]

I'm all for having an app, but please wait until we have the new site. Also, we will have to work closely together to get push notifications to work. That will be fun.

Cool, cool. I think the sire would need to be up and running before the app could be finished anyway. For now, we could look at some preliminary stages/concepts on our own to get ideas.

 

[Skyflash]

how about a WorldEditor App?

 

[Legal_Ease]

Or the game!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtKkOhMqVhY

 

[Warseeker]

How can that even be possible?