Posted by Video Game News Staff, 3 days ago  |
Fantasy Flight Games Announces Community Wizard to Help Gamers Find Other Local Players
Sometimes, it�s hard to find others who share our interest in games, be they video games or physical tabletop games. Well Fantasy Flight Games has the answer, 
at least for players of the games they actually make like Elder Sign, The Game of Thrones Board Game, Arkham Horror, Rogue Trader, etc.
Whether board, card, miniatures, or roleplaying, the majority of your games have one thing in common: you need people to play them with. But what if your normal gaming group isn’t available? What if you’re traveling, and want to meet other gamers? What if you want to try a new opponent, venue, or game? What if there was a way to instantly locate new players, events, and retailers with the push of a button?
Fantasy Flight Games announced the open beta of the FFG Community Wizard yesterday. This powerful online tool was designed to help you find more people and places to play your favorite FFG games. Its comprehensive search function allows you to see all the local activity surrounding your favorite FFG games, placing you in touch with new people, venues, and events with which to play your favorite games.
Since it�s in beta, there are some issues and they�re tracking and working on them:
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Valid zip or postal codes are occasionally not being accepted when logging on for the first time.
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Users who live in regions without zip or postal codes are unable to use certain website features.
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For some users, a Community Wizard search is yielding no results.
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Some retailers, game club managers, and convention organizers are unable to upload their organization logo when converting their accounts.
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Some retailers, game club managers, and convention organizers are unable to complete the form necessary to convert their accounts.
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Slow load-times
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Map functionality is working inconsistently, especially for large "found" results
The world at your fingertips
Complementing the Community Wizard’s search capabilities is a full suite of online tools. Simply create a free FFG forum account (current members already have access), and enjoy:
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An interface that provides customized options depending on your account type. Upgrade your standard “player” account to an “organization” account (such as a retailer, game club, or convention), and become even more accessible to customers, members, and guests! For more on the specific benefits to organizations, visit our Community Wizard for Organizations website.
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Convenient event management tools. Players can propose events through their favorite local retailers, and retailers can approve them with the click of a mouse. Manage the guest lists, send mass messages to guests, and more!
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A robust private messaging system, including convenient color coding and optional email forwarding. When used in conjunction with the Community Wizard’s search capabilities, this helpful communication system lets you quickly connect to the players, retailers, and event organizers your searches locate.
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Enhanced control over your collection of games. List games you own, as well as those that you’re currently playing or interested in playing. Like-minded local players can then use the Community Wizard to inform you of upcoming games and events!
If you’re a player, visit the Fantasy Flight Community Wizard website to learn more.
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