14 points by baochicabowwow 5 months ago
Like the title says, my friends live pretty far so we don't often meet up given work and family schedules. What are some ways you kept in touch with your friends?
I don’t know why but discord isn’t prevalent in my circle, maybe we’re just a bit older?
In my experience Discord is mostly popular among the gamers. Not for me personally, I find Discord bloated and overwhelming. Slack for work is barely tolerable
Discord is not for me either, I guess. young kids seem to be having all the fun there.
I prefer the jackoff games, but that’s mostly solo
Add friends for some spice
Use https://MeetingGlass.com to get easy long video meetings through virtual frosted glass.
Me and my friends, each of us got that app launching at Windows startup. Every time we turn on our computers at the same time, we see each other frosted through the virtual glass. Then we talk or remain frosted in the background.
You've primarily been on HN to self-promote your app, which doesn't really fit the HN guidelines.
Anyhoo, to answer OPs question -- we live 10 minutes outside our town, and my kids play video games together with their friends. Sometimes via in-game chat, but just as often by playing a game on the same server and calling each other on the phone.
Personally, I'm still old-school. I call my friends and family on the phone and talk to them.
Yes, to me this is the only thing objectionable about the GP’s comment.
Just be transparent. If anything it might provoke further interest and discussion too.
Run a discord server. Hang out and chat, even if you’re playing different games or watching shows and movies. Sometimes knowing you’ll be heard even if no one is actively speaking is a good activity.