Lobby Chat System

This section covers the chat functionality available in the game lobby, allowing players to communicate before a game begins.

Overview

The lobby chat system provides text-based communication between players in the lobby, supporting both global chat and game room-specific discussions.

Components

UI

Details of the chat user interface, including:

  • Chat window layout and design
  • Message display formatting
  • Input mechanisms
  • Notification systems
  • Emoji and shortcut support
  • Chat history and scrollback

Features

  • Global lobby chat for all connected players
  • Game room-specific chat for players in the same game
  • Basic moderation features
  • Friend-to-friend direct messages
  • System announcements and notifications
  • Chat history persistence

Integration

The lobby chat system integrates with: