After talking to both BenevolentDevil and laters Icywind1980, we today implemented a new device known as "PC Scrying device", obtained from the new Crystalball in the OOC area.
Where as this device does not litterally show the other players ( would have LOVED that ) it does show a list of players, their levels by default including classes, there whereabouts, and if they are LFG or AFK.
Players themselves may opt fer certain settings about themselves such as being anonymous.
Most importantly this little device will allow the user to ... *fanfare* ... teleport to your party leader !
Rules for the device are described on it but basically people are not allows to used this to return ( or simply join ) an ongoing battle. Also people are not allowed to use this to gain access to areas otherwise not open to them - like areas requirering completion of a quest etc. Please respect this and above all else... ENJOY IT !
( I suppose i've been perhaps too worried about abuse since it was a huge isue "back then", but having this is obviously a great improvement for us all, including situations of crashing or being able to "instantly join an adventure" when logging on, etc. etc. - Well now its here
, )/tara
