Game comparison between online friends

[DW]

Hi there,

Is it possible to set up some sort of feature, either by setting up some sort of 'party' or just adding a bunch of friends to a list and comparing what online games we all have in common?

This would make the communities lives so much easier to figure out what games we all have in common, or even what games most of us have where only one or a few of the party members require a purchase.

You could even have recommendations to games that all parties might like to attempt together which might increase the sales for said recommended games.

Thanks in advance.

[jamesglen7]

My friends may be it conflict with reviews, however, their input weighs heavily. If my trusty Steam friends discredit a game, it will influence my purchase strategy.

[Azure Fang]

There are already numerous community sites that provide this function, such as Steam Companion: https://steamcompanion.com/compare

[DW]

Originally posted by Azure Fang:

There are already numerous community sites that provide this function, such as Steam Companion: https://steamcompanion.com/compare

This is true, but that is a 3rd party site.

Having this function on steam, click compare button, add a number of friends, view common games.

That is a much better ethos than navigating away from Steam to do this.

[Nx Machina]

Originally posted by DW:

This is true, but that is a 3rd party site.

Having this function on steam, click compare button, add a number of friends, view common games.

That is a much better ethos than navigating away from Steam to do this.

It could be "a much better ethos" but your suggestion is subject to Valve time which currently limits you to ask your friends or use the site as Valve time has no limits.

[DW]

Originally posted by Nx Machina:

It could be "a much better ethos" but your suggestion is subject to Valve time which currently limits you to ask your friends or use the site as Valve time has no limits.

You're not wrong. But that is the entire point of a Suggestions and Ideas page.

Especially if there is a lot of interest for the idea or Suggestion.

[Nx Machina]

Originally posted by DW:

Originally posted by Nx Machina:

It could be "a much better ethos" but your suggestion is subject to Valve time which currently limits you to ask your friends or use the site as Valve time has no limits.

You're not wrong. But that is the entire point of a Suggestions and Ideas page.

Especially if there is a lot of interest for the idea or Suggestion.

Except "a lot of interest" requires Valve to be interested and implement it which circles back to Valve time and why suggestions and ideas often do not bear fruit.

[DW]

Originally posted by Nx Machina:

Except "a lot of interest" requires Valve to be interested and implement it which circles back to Valve time and why suggestions and ideas often do not bear fruit.

And so how does interest form?

We talk about it, we don't bash it down because it is going to take time.

Steam can also see a monetry value out of this, since it can give them sales when we see when a group of friends mostly all have a game and then know one of the people needs to buy it.

This is instantly an incentive for them.

[Nx Machina]

Originally posted by DW:

And so how does interest form?

We talk about it, we don't bash it down because it is going to take time.

Steam can also see a monetry value out of this, since it can give them sales when we see when a group of friends mostly all have a game and then know one of the people needs to buy it.

This is instantly an incentive for them.

By Valve reading it as they are the only ones who can implement it.

If you classify "I do not agree" as "bash it down" then how do we talk about it? After all I have not "bashed it down" just pointed out that Valve time and Valve implementing something is based in the reality I have grown accustomed to over 16+ years which is maybe someday.

If you want to claim monetary value and incentive for Valve, facts speak louder rather than supposition. Just because you and others play a game does not mean your other friends will purchase it or that they need to. I have friends on PS4 and although we have some of the same games such as Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne our tastes vary wildly and they have games I would not purchase and vice versa.

[DW]

Originally posted by Nx Machina:

By Valve reading it as they are the only ones who can implement it.

If you classify "I do not agree" as "bash it down" then how do we talk about it? After all I have not "bashed it down" just pointed out that Valve time and Valve implementing something is based in the reality I have grown accustomed to over 16+ years which is maybe someday.

If you want to claim monetary value and incentive for Valve, facts speak louder rather than supposition. Just because you and others play a game does not mean your other friends will purchase it or that they need to. I have friends on PS4 and although we have some of the same games such as Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne our tastes vary wildly and they have games I would not purchase and vice versa.

Let me get this straight, you disagree that this idea is a good idea to have implemented in Steam to make group gaming much easier, or that you disagree Valve will get to it?

Because those are two completely different things.

Disagreeing with this thing because Valve might not get to it, is bashing it.

Disagreeing with it because it is a bad idea is now a discussion.

Then you have weird friends. My friends all play the same games as I. Hence why we play games together. Yes you will get the odd few games others wont play, but this is mostly for the online-multiplayer aspect where we can all look at what we have in common, decide what to play, buy it if someone is missing it and have fun.

It will increase sale, by what percentage I can not say.

[Nx Machina]

Originally posted by DW:

Let me get this straight, you disagree that this idea is a good idea to have implemented in Steam to make group gaming much easier, or that you disagree Valve will get to it?

Because those are two completely different things.

Disagreeing with this thing because Valve might not get to it, is bashing it.

Disagreeing with it because it is a bad idea is now a discussion.

Then you have weird friends. My friends all play the same games as I. Hence why we play games together. Yes you will get the odd few games others wont play, but this is mostly for the online-multiplayer aspect where we can all look at what we have in common, decide what to play, buy it if someone is missing it and have fun.

It will increase sale, by what percentage I can not say.

Have I stated at any point that I disagreed with the idea? No.

Have I stated that suggestions and ideas are subject to Valve time? Yes.

Have I stated that suggestions and ideas are based on the reality of "maybe someday" it will be implemented? Yes. - Why? because it's Valve.

Disagreeing? No. The reality is because I have not affirmed your idea you deem it "bashing" and I can disagree should I choose to because these are discussion forums where other can express their opinion.

Weird friends? No. I have friends who have very different tastes in games, sports, movies, books, fashion, decor etc more commonly know as the expression of individuality.

Multiplayer is not the only game type.

You assume it will increase sales and businesses do not work on the basis of assumption they base it on known factors which will increase sales and encourage people to buy. I should know I work in advertising and know all the tricks.

[DW]

Originally posted by Nx Machina:

Have I stated at any point that I disagreed with the idea? No.

Have I stated that suggestions and ideas are subject to Valve time? Yes.

Have I stated that suggestions and ideas are based on the reality of "maybe someday" it will be implemented? Yes. - Why? because it's Valve.

Disagreeing? No. The reality is because I have not affirmed your idea you deem it "bashing" and I can disagree should I choose to because these are discussion forums where other can express their opinion.

Weird friends? No. I have friends who have very different tastes in games, sports, movies, books, fashion, decor etc more commonly know as the expression of individuality.

Multiplayer is not the only game type.

You assume it will increase sales and businesses do not work on the basis of assumption they base it on known factors which will increase sales and encourage people to buy. I should know I work in advertising and know all the tricks.

Perfect.

So you agree then.

This is wonderful.

Then lets talk about how we can actually get this going.

Who cares if Valve takes centuries to implement the idea. Everything starts at an idea and that is what we want.



Then disprove the theory that comparing games among friends for the sole purpose of finding the same games together wouldn't increase sales when one such friend finds out they are missing the game. The entire point of the feature. To work out, what to play together, what is feesable with the games to possibly buy and then play. The entire point of the feature is to get a group of people to have a variety of the same games.

[Nx Machina]

Originally posted by DW:

Perfect.

So you agree then.

This is wonderful.

Then lets talk about how we can actually get this going.

Who cares if Valve takes centuries to implement the idea. Everything starts at an idea and that is what we want.



Then disprove the theory that comparing games among friends for the sole purpose of finding the same games together wouldn't increase sales when one such friend finds out they are missing the game. The entire point of the feature. To work out, what to play together, what is feesable with the games to possibly buy and then play. The entire point of the feature is to get a group of people to have a variety of the same games.

Did I say I agreed with the idea? No. I specifically stated at no point had I disagreed in my posts and responded accordingly after you posted.

Originally posted by DW:

Let me get this straight, you disagree that this idea is a good idea to have implemented in Steam to make group gaming much easier, or that you disagree Valve will get to it?

Do I think it is a worth implementing? No, so there is no "we".


It is not a question of whether Valve cares, it is a question of will they implement it and If Valve see no purpose in it they will not implement it.

Disprove? The onus is on you to prove "it will increase sales" something you have failed to do so far, which requires, facts, figures, estimates, projections of future income from sales etc. More importantly you should be trying to sell the idea, not asking for affirmation of it.

Point of the feature?

How about talking on a mobile or an online discussion whilst gaming, the basic purpose of communication or will that all disappear if your idea is implemented with a text reading "consult the list".

And if those others do not want those games are you going to force them in this utopia you are creating.

[Quint the Alligator Snapper]

Originally posted by DW:

Then disprove the theory that comparing games among friends for the sole purpose of finding the same games together wouldn't increase sales when one such friend finds out they are missing the game. The entire point of the feature. To work out, what to play together, what is feesable with the games to possibly buy and then play. The entire point of the feature is to get a group of people to have a variety of the same games.

This makes sense, and would certainly help with building more robust community features.

Originally posted by Nx Machina:

More importantly you should be trying to sell the idea, not asking for affirmation of it.

The thread doesn't need to appeal to you. The point of a suggestion thread is simply to mention an idea to Valve.

[DW]

Originally posted by Nx Machina:

Did I say I agreed with the idea? No. I specifically stated at no point had I disagreed in my posts and responded accordingly after you posted.

Originally posted by DW:

Let me get this straight, you disagree that this idea is a good idea to have implemented in Steam to make group gaming much easier, or that you disagree Valve will get to it?

Do I think it is a worth implementing? No, so there is no "we".


It is not a question of whether Valve cares, it is a question of will they implement it and If Valve see no purpose in it they will not implement it.

Disprove? The onus is on you to prove "it will increase sales" something you have failed to do so far, which requires, facts, figures, estimates, projections of future income from sales etc. More importantly you should be trying to sell the idea, not asking for affirmation of it.

Point of the feature?

How about talking on a mobile or an online discussion whilst gaming, the basic purpose of communication or will that all disappear if your idea is implemented with a text reading "consult the list".

And if those others do not want those games are you going to force them in this utopia you are creating.

You are very contradictory. Either you agree with it or not, else you wont be commenting here.

You first said you don't disagree with it, then you say you don't agree with it. When you make up your mind, then possibly we can have a discussion. At this point, it seems you are commenting for the sake of commenting.

[DW]

Originally posted by Quint the Alligator Snapper:

This makes sense, and would certainly help with building more robust community features.

Right! I think as a community, we can grow together, collaborate and as you put it, become more robust.

I would love to see what games a variety of my friends have, see what I am missing out, do this whole 'LAN thing' while under covid lockdown and play games with them with all this free time I have. (We have)

Originally posted by Quint the Alligator Snapper:

Originally posted by Nx Machina:

More importantly you should be trying to sell the idea, not asking for affirmation of it.

The thread doesn't need to appeal to you. The point of a suggestion thread is simply to mention an idea to Valve.

I also agree with this.