There's no doubt that forums are a lot slower than LFG websites like DestinyLFG or TheDivisionLFG, but it's a trade off. On the forums you can go and read past posts made by someone to try and get a better idea of who they are. It's not a perfect system, but it still has its upsides. Now, what if we combined the two? If you've played Destiny you almost definitely know what DestinyLFG is. What you might not know is that the creators have made other websites like one for TheDivision, but just like you they know it has its flaws. That's why they're looking to change it. Enter: FTW. FTW is an upcoming mobile app that makes looking for a group easier than ever before. With a built in chat and reputation system you'll be able to get a better idea of who you're grouping with from the start. Now, picture this. You work full-time and it's the busy season for you. It's Monday and you can't wait to get home and play on Friday. The last thing you want to do is get home and then sit around looking for people to play with for an hour. That's why FTW will also feature a calendar where you can schedule Events and people can sign up. Boom! You come home, eat, clock hits 6 and everyone's ready to go! I know this reads like an advertisement and that's because it is. But it's not an advertisement you want to TL; DR. The guys at Beerock Studio aren't some big corporation looking for the next way to bank in on gamers bucks. They're a few guys with a passion for gaming just like you and me.
Here's some of the other features you can expect with this app:
- Looking For Group tools for all your favorite games
- Reputation system so you can better understand who you are playing with
- Chat so you can connect prior to meeting up in game
- Profiles so you can connect your PC or Game Console, collect gaming friends, earn accolades and more
- Event Scheduler to plan future events
- Twitch Streaming integrated directly in to your listed games and showcased to the community
- Notifications for events, chat requests, game start times and more, all on your mobile instead of your console
- iOS and Android on release
And these are just the core features that you get for FREE. Now, to keep the lights on, there will be premium subscriptions available which include even more tools such as Twitch Integration for you streamers out there and the ability to show off your Clan tag to the world. Can you say recruitment?
Now, a smooth working, highly functional app can't be made for cheap and that's why they are looking for your help. I implore you to head over to their Kickstarter campaign and give it a look. There, you can find out all about the donations as well as a more in depth look into what you can expect when this app launches in July 2016. Please don't simply ignore this. If they can't raise the funds, then this app isn't going to happen. They need you, and we as gamers need this app. The link to the Kickstarter is
Http://kck.st/22tEXIL and donations start as little as $1. If it comes down to it, and you don't feel you can donate financially then help spread the word.