Roadmap Dashboards
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Description
Due to the popularity of game applications on Facebook, we are creating a dashboard for games, with specific features for game players and developers. In addition we will create a separate Application Dashboard for all other applications.
Estimated Timing
November / December 2009
Details
Games Dashboard
The goal of the Games Dashboard is to make it easier for users to find games on Facebook, including games played recently and the discovery of new games through friends. There are several new features we will be introducing in both the Games and the Application Dashboards:
- Your recent games: We will prominently display games that a user has recently played, showing the application icon and application name. Clicking on a game will take the user to the game's canvas page.
- Game News: There will be a text field next to each game on the dashboard where developers can set Game News. This area is free form and targetable by user, e.g. "You are ranked 17th among your friends. Austin's score is the next highest at 28,400. Can you beat him?" or, "Your pumpkins are wilting - water them soon!"
- Your friends are playing: We will display some of the games that your friends are playing along with information about relevant activities in the game.
Applications Dashboard
The Application Dashboard will serve a similar purpose to the Games Dashboard, helping users discover and engage with non-game applications. We're still determining how the Application Dashboard might be similar to or different from the Games Dashboard, and will update this page with more information as we solidify details.
FAQs
How will you decide what is a game versus a non-game application?
Applications that are listed as Games in the Application Directory will be shown in the Games Dashboard (and not in the Application Dashboard.) We will proactively review applications classified as games to ensure they are accurately categorized.
Can an application show up in both the Games Dashboard and the Application Dashboard?
No - our intention is to create a special location for games in the Games Dashboard. If a user searches for an application in the Search box, it will show up in search results whether it is a game or non-game application. All non-game applications will have similar functionality (your recent applications, application news messages, and applications your friends are using) in the Application Dashboard.
