I think the original question could be about the protocol. Why not use Matrix as the protocol for the project? No one is doing the work to bring a Matrix-based Discord alternative because they’re a) on Discord b) creatin IRC face-lifts like Element c) refusing to quit IRC d) making projects with bespoke protocols like this one. It’s incredibly frustrating.

Qtox should work? It’s not a very good chat software and a bit cumbersome, but it allows direct file transfers.

Required for single player as well.

Do note that Microsoft wants you to make a Microsoft account on top of your Steam account before you can play.

I do wonder if it’s going to be HC viable as well.

Sad to see 'cause it feels like we need Pirate Parties more than ever.

I really only wanted mods to fix the horrible 2011 Xbox 360 UI and to remove the dynamic enemy level scaling, but for the latter no manual install guides were provided and it seems you must use one of these mod organizing softwares for whatever fucking reason.

For mod organizer no install instructions were provided for a Linux/GOG combination so I just gave up trying to mod Skyrim. I just wanted two goddamn mods and I failed.

This just the emphasizes how crucial it is for join-lemmy to succeed. If your load balancing hinges on the onboarding experience then it must at the top of priorities, though I’m sure you’re aware and would like ideas instead.

I wonder if the site could simply offer one at random from the list of recommended ones, offer it in a big frame with a “sign up” button.

Below it could something along the lines of “Any of these will also do: they all connect to eachother anyway.” And list the rest of recommended instances.

Below that it would have a “show more” button that would reveal the rest of the instances.

I also feel like the site could start with this dumbed down instance picker. First with an introduction and then the recommended instances. The vast majority joins and the ones who want to run an instance will likely join one first anyway. Skip the two buttons step.