Anyone suggest cheap voice chat software for use with Guild Wars? - Guild Wars Forums

Bragg Madaxe · Jul 12, 2005, 01:05 PM // 13:05

Hey, I've already bought 2 copies of Guild Wars so that my wife and I can play, but our computers are far enough apart, that we have to yell to coordinate plans. I know that NC offers TeamSpeak, but I have no interest in buying a 3rd copy (though, yes, I'd love to have the Art of Guild Wars that comes with the special edition), so....

Is there in Windows a free or very cheap way to voice chat in the background while playing guild wars? We have 2 headsets already, just need to know about what software is available.

(By the way, this would just be for the 2 of us, not for talking with people around the world).

Thanks.
Bragg

Swampgirl Inez · Jul 12, 2005, 01:07 PM // 13:07

Teamspeak is free if you aren't running the server. I think Ventrilo is the same or very cheap as well.

Mando · Jul 12, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13

If u looking for a system for just the 2 of you, go with Skype. Its easy to setup all u do is add the persons name ,hit dial and u are ready to talk. Its completely free unless u want to start using it as a fone where u can pay for credit to fone anyone in world

. www.skype.com

Auntie I · Jul 12, 2005, 01:18 PM // 13:18

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Originally Posted by Swampgirl Inez

Teamspeak is free if you aren't running the server. I think Ventrilo is the same or very cheap as well.

They also offer a free 8 person version of their server software. So for the OP, I'd say surf on over to the goteamspeak.com site and download the free server and go wild.
You really shouldn't have any trouble running it over your home network and it isn't difficult to set up. Just read the instructions!

Torkemada · Jul 12, 2005, 01:36 PM // 13:36

Ventrilo free 8 people version is really good.
I use it between me, my wife, and 3 other friends.

Hosting it is consumes almos no resources, and its voice quality its pretty good. Client is light also.

Skype is great, but the client is a bit more demanding on resources. So that just depends on ur computers hardware.

Brother Torkemada Mo/R 20
Jack the Crow Ne/Mo 20.

silvertemplar · Jul 12, 2005, 01:41 PM // 13:41

I'd also go with Skype, at the very least you get introduced to the wonders of VOIP :P
Skype-2-Skype is free, Skype-Out [Skype-2-Phone] and Skype-In [Phone-2-Skype] is not, but hey, nothing like being able to answer your phone on your computer :P

Basically the software is free, and i think the conference limit is 4 [excluding you]. So wanting to talk to more than that simultanisouly then i'm not sure how well Skype will live up.

Bragg Madaxe · Jul 12, 2005, 02:14 PM // 14:14

Thanks for all the great suggestions! You guys rock!!
Bragg

Vegas Kyz · Jul 12, 2005, 03:14 PM // 15:14

It may be late, but if you're not happy with those or you can't get them to work, there's always the tried and true:

Bragg Madaxe · Jul 13, 2005, 05:43 PM // 17:43

Just wanted to let everyone know that Skype did the trick-crystal clear and worked flawlessly for over 5 hours. Thanks again for the suggestions!
Bragg

Vegas Kyz: Paper works better, LOL!
Bragg

rwt2006 · Jul 13, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05

Team Speak
Ventrilo
Skype
IRC if your up to it

found that those are nice

ventrilo is a bummer for me because i can't get my mic to work through an audigy 2 card so i plug into the stupid built in one and i can't seem to get it to work

the others work wonders, and teamspeak is easy to use only downside is if u go to multiple servers i don't think u can save the IP for the old one so i end up writing them down usualy.

oh yeah got this off the ventrilo website

Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria or any other country to which the United States has embargoed goods; or any organization or company on the United States Commerce Department's "Denied Parties List."

means u can't share it with those poor poor communist and politicaly corrupt countries

Arturo02 · Jul 13, 2005, 06:40 PM // 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bragg Madaxe

..but our computers are far enough apart, that we have to yell to coordinate plans.

I'd hate to be your neighbor

Jul 12, 2005, 01:05 PM // 13:05	#1
Bragg Madaxe Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: lyzrdstomp.com Guild: Lyzrd's Tale Profession: Mo/N	Anyone suggest cheap voice chat software for use with Guild Wars? Hey, I've already bought 2 copies of Guild Wars so that my wife and I can play, but our computers are far enough apart, that we have to yell to coordinate plans. I know that NC offers TeamSpeak, but I have no interest in buying a 3rd copy (though, yes, I'd love to have the Art of Guild Wars that comes with the special edition), so.... Is there in Windows a free or very cheap way to voice chat in the background while playing guild wars? We have 2 headsets already, just need to know about what software is available. (By the way, this would just be for the 2 of us, not for talking with people around the world). Thanks. Bragg Last edited by Bragg Madaxe; Jul 12, 2005 at 01:09 PM // 13:09..

Jul 12, 2005, 01:41 PM // 13:41	#6
silvertemplar Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Profession: Me/N	I'd also go with Skype, at the very least you get introduced to the wonders of VOIP :P Skype-2-Skype is free, Skype-Out [Skype-2-Phone] and Skype-In [Phone-2-Skype] is not, but hey, nothing like being able to answer your phone on your computer :P Basically the software is free, and i think the conference limit is 4 [excluding you]. So wanting to talk to more than that simultanisouly then i'm not sure how well Skype will live up. Last edited by silvertemplar; Jul 12, 2005 at 01:44 PM // 13:44..

Jul 13, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05	#10
rwt2006 Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Guild: American Border Patrol Profession: W/	Team Speak Ventrilo Skype IRC if your up to it found that those are nice ventrilo is a bummer for me because i can't get my mic to work through an audigy 2 card so i plug into the stupid built in one and i can't seem to get it to work the others work wonders, and teamspeak is easy to use only downside is if u go to multiple servers i don't think u can save the IP for the old one so i end up writing them down usualy. oh yeah got this off the ventrilo website Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria or any other country to which the United States has embargoed goods; or any organization or company on the United States Commerce Department's "Denied Parties List." means u can't share it with those poor poor communist and politicaly corrupt countries Last edited by rwt2006; Jul 13, 2005 at 06:09 PM // 18:09..

Jul 12, 2005, 01:07 PM // 13:07	#2
Swampgirl Inez "I love reading trash!" Join Date: May 2005 Location: Home Again	Teamspeak is free if you aren't running the server. I think Ventrilo is the same or very cheap as well.

Jul 12, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13	#3
Mando Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scotland Guild: Hells Angelz Profession: E/R	If u looking for a system for just the 2 of you, go with Skype. Its easy to setup all u do is add the persons name ,hit dial and u are ready to talk. Its completely free unless u want to start using it as a fone where u can pay for credit to fone anyone in world . www.skype.com

Jul 12, 2005, 01:36 PM // 13:36	#5
Torkemada Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Argentina Guild: EC - The Epic Crusade Profession: Mo/Me	Ventrilo free 8 people version is really good. I use it between me, my wife, and 3 other friends. Hosting it is consumes almos no resources, and its voice quality its pretty good. Client is light also. Skype is great, but the client is a bit more demanding on resources. So that just depends on ur computers hardware. Brother Torkemada Mo/R 20 Jack the Crow Ne/Mo 20.

Jul 12, 2005, 02:14 PM // 14:14	#7
Bragg Madaxe Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: lyzrdstomp.com Guild: Lyzrd's Tale Profession: Mo/N	Thanks for all the great suggestions! You guys rock!! Bragg

Jul 12, 2005, 03:14 PM // 15:14	#8
Vegas Kyz Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: Me/W	It may be late, but if you're not happy with those or you can't get them to work, there's always the tried and true:

Jul 13, 2005, 05:43 PM // 17:43	#9
Bragg Madaxe Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: lyzrdstomp.com Guild: Lyzrd's Tale Profession: Mo/N	Just wanted to let everyone know that Skype did the trick-crystal clear and worked flawlessly for over 5 hours. Thanks again for the suggestions! Bragg Vegas Kyz: Paper works better, LOL! Bragg