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Introduction
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Preamble
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This documentation aims to explain how the |dow| |ml| works as seen from a client point of view. This documentation is useful for client implementers.

What are we talking about
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The |ml| is a service hosted on |dow| systems that allows a client/server online implementation of a lobby and chat system across several titles. The |ml| aims to be the answer to questions like *Community*, *Player Discoverability*, *Chat*, *Buddies management* when implementing an online game. It doesn't replace the |ss|, but adds cross-title functionality that the |ss| only implemented for a given title.

.. warning:: The |ml| is still an experimental feature, currently in development. Any information found here is likely to be changed in the future without notice.