I'm not sure how 'useful' it would be, but what if you could overlay this on any web page you wanted, like that asteroids bookmarklet from yesterday. You could have the option to turn it on or off. Kind of an ability to see some real time comments overlay on articles or something. Or just a way to 'hang out' on the HN homepage. Each webpage would have it's own room. It would be like creating an instant chat overlay on the page.
I just feel like this would add a whole new dimension to the web. It's kind of like WoW back when I played. Each region/city has their own chat zone. I spend too much time just browsing random articles, it would be nice to start up some conversations that aren't as formal as comments (not logged, realtime, etc).
That would be rather easy. Make a bookmarklet that redirects you to a site, which then presents you the page with an overlay. Cross-site scripting policies prevent a naive implementation.
I think it already has been tried. I don't think it's all that useful, but if you really want, send me an email (see my profile for address), and I will build it for you.
Ha, I love the idea, but I have no idea how it would be implemented. If you want to make it, go ahead. I'm sure a lot of people would be interested. I'll come back once I understand how the internet works.
It crossed my mind, I have no idea if this engine could be used for it but I can ask the programmers tomorrow.
I would love the ability to turn ANY website into a multiplayer game — that would be awesome.
I just feel like this would add a whole new dimension to the web. It's kind of like WoW back when I played. Each region/city has their own chat zone. I spend too much time just browsing random articles, it would be nice to start up some conversations that aren't as formal as comments (not logged, realtime, etc).