threesevenths 2 days ago | next |

Run a discord server. Hang out and chat, even if you’re playing different games or watching shows and movies. Sometimes knowing you’ll be heard even if no one is actively speaking is a good activity.

baochicabowwow 2 days ago | root | parent |

I don’t know why but discord isn’t prevalent in my circle, maybe we’re just a bit older?

dieselgate a day ago | root | parent |

In my experience Discord is mostly popular among the gamers. Not for me personally, I find Discord bloated and overwhelming. Slack for work is barely tolerable

vlark 2 days ago | prev | next |

Play an RPG via your video conferencing platform of choice. You don't need to use a Virtual Table Top like Roll20, either. Use the built-in whiteboard function of your video conference platform or use a site like excalidraw.com.

pillefitz a day ago | prev | next |

Bigscreen Beta if you have a VR headset. Let's you e.g. sit in front of a fireplace with a friend and watch or listen to YouTube

kentich 2 days ago | prev |

Use https://MeetingGlass.com to get easy long video meetings through virtual frosted glass.

Me and my friends, each of us got that app launching at Windows startup. Every time we turn on our computers at the same time, we see each other frosted through the virtual glass. Then we talk or remain frosted in the background.

codingdave 2 days ago | root | parent |

You've primarily been on HN to self-promote your app, which doesn't really fit the HN guidelines.

Anyhoo, to answer OPs question -- we live 10 minutes outside our town, and my kids play video games together with their friends. Sometimes via in-game chat, but just as often by playing a game on the same server and calling each other on the phone.

Personally, I'm still old-school. I call my friends and family on the phone and talk to them.

kentich 2 days ago | root | parent |

There's nothing wrong letting people know about a useful tool that they can take advantage of. It is not a promotion. It is distribution.

jaden 2 days ago | root | parent | next |

From the guidelines

> Please don't use HN primarily for promotion. It's ok to post your own stuff part of the time, but the primary use of the site should be for curiosity.