NextChat: next generation chatroom

Idea: Instead of simply having avatars to represent people, and emoticons to express human emotions, what if we could simulate real facial expression on a 3D model of each person and have this animated person sit in a virtual coffee house or an online bar. You go to the , you see several tables, where a group of people are socializing. You can "check out" people, glance over their moods, request songs on the jukebox, perform small dance moves, play pool with other people, ignite a conversation. If you feel bored, you walk away and find a different set of people.

Reward: Chat away to glory, now in !

Bonus: You might include features like when you let your mouse glide over someone in the coffee house, basic information could be displayed, like age, status, interests, what they are looking for, and maybe a picture, then you could decide if you want to chat with them.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's pretty cool, definitely the next step in the right direction. I would definitely spend more time online. Current lineup of various chat-rooms is just very disappointing. If you're going to make this happen, let me how I can contribute.

Anonymous said...

How about developing a system that pushes people to meet and socialize in their first real life instead of becoming a couch potato and developing weird fantasies?