Okay so, I actually really really adore LioDen.
I play a few other SIMS just like this and honestly I've never found one where I actually ~fit~ in. The rules are usually far to strict, there isn't many updates and truthfully I've almost always had problems with mods at some point or another.

Here is totally different. I adore LioDen. I've had no problems with mods, there's a 18+ board which I adore because it gives up the freedom to discuss more mature topics. We don't have any stupid ass filters. It's literally becoming the perfect game for me. I mean we have so many updates here it's keeping me entertained.

So, I've been thinking about quitting all my other games and coming over here full time and sinking in more real life money to the game to support the admins amazing work.

HOWEVER

the one thing I feel like is missing with most other games have is some kind of instant messaging system. Weather it's just wanting to chat to a buddy and catch up or selling a lion, honestly your inbox gets filled pretty quickly.

My idea (and i'm not sure if anyone else has already suggested this) is this:-

Just like the instant messaging 'Sales', 'Roleplay' and 'Main' chat we add a new section.

'Buddy Chat'

Buddy chat is instant messaging in the side bar just like in main chat however it's -only- something you see when your buddys online.

For Example:-
Buddy 1: Hey Targaryen!
Buddy 2: Hi Tar!
Me: Hi guys!

Now they can't see each others chat unless they have each other added also, otherwise they only see my chat and those who are also on their friends list.

Alternatively what I think we're missing when it comes to sales is when we're interested in buying a lioness etc someone advertises in 'Sales' we could click their name in a small section that says 'Private Message Now'

And a instant message window or 'whisper' type option bar can open up so you can message back and forth with this person directly to make for quicker sales and less flooded inbox.

So, it's just a general idea but what do you guys think? I honestly think that if LioDen implemented something like this, I would full commit to moving myself here full time.