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ChinoXL · Apr 24, 2005, 11:02 PM // 23:02

Alright, so i found out the special edition will have a mic. My question is do alot of people use the voice communicator in the game? was it even possible to use these Mics in beta?

This will be my first time actually using a mic on the PC..on my xbox live it's a normal thing to chat with people..i'm guessing Roleplayers will be sticking with text?

Rhys · Apr 24, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04

You can use third party voice software, like Ventrilo and TeamSpeak.
And they are quite commonly used, especially by highly ranked guilds.

Marksmann · Apr 24, 2005, 11:37 PM // 23:37

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Originally Posted by ChinoXL

Alright, so i found out the special edition will have a mic. My question is do alot of people use the voice communicator in the game? was it even possible to use these Mics in beta?

This will be my first time actually using a mic on the PC..on my xbox live it's a normal thing to chat with people..i'm guessing Roleplayers will be sticking with text?

Yes, a lot of people are using voip in the game. It's really easy to set up. And I'd imagine that roleplayers could use the mikes for their characterizations, also.

funbun · Apr 24, 2005, 11:59 PM // 23:59

So, how do you set it up?

ChinoXL · Apr 25, 2005, 12:16 AM // 00:16

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Originally Posted by funbun

So, how do you set it up?

I'm wondering that myself.

Ossain · Apr 25, 2005, 12:23 AM // 00:23

Haven't used Ventrilo in awhile, but for Teamspeak just go to www.goteamspeak.com and you can download the Server client if you are going to run a server from your own system, or just get the User Client if you are going to be connecting to another TS Server. As for as the Free 3 month hosting that you get you have to wait until you recieve your CE box and follow the steps in there. If ya have any other TS questions feel free to PM me. Lots of settings to mess with if you are behind routers and such.

Ossain Tai'Shar
Knights of Winter

SSE4 · Apr 25, 2005, 12:24 AM // 00:24

You install Ventrillo or Teamspeak, you plug in the headset to your computer, turn on Teamspeak/Ventrillo and go to wherever your friends/clan is and talk into the mic.

Chance Folly · Apr 25, 2005, 12:29 AM // 00:29

If they really are including a Microphone in, I'd think that there'd be Voice support built in the game, right?

Raumoheru · Apr 25, 2005, 12:30 AM // 00:30

i will not group with anyone for a long period of time if they do not have voice com.

fawgre · Apr 25, 2005, 12:44 AM // 00:44

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Originally Posted by Chance Folly

If they really are including a Microphone in, I'd think that there'd be Voice support built in the game, right?

Remember that it also comes with a Teamspeak subscription, so I'm guessing they want you to use that. There was some talk about them adding it in-game, though.

funbun · Apr 25, 2005, 12:49 AM // 00:49

So, you have to pay for team speak?

Chance Folly · Apr 25, 2005, 12:52 AM // 00:52

I don't think so.....

funbun · Apr 25, 2005, 12:54 AM // 00:54

Do you download the client or server version?

Rhazwyth · Apr 25, 2005, 12:55 AM // 00:55

Honestly, I don't see any need for teamspeak or the like for PvE play.

Kha · Apr 25, 2005, 01:10 AM // 01:10

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Originally Posted by Rhazwyth

Honestly, I don't see any need for teamspeak or the like for PvE play.

If you want to be social, it makes it easier to talk with your friends and teammates.

fawgre · Apr 25, 2005, 01:14 AM // 01:14

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Originally Posted by funbun

So, you have to pay for team speak?

It depends. If you want to figure out port-forwarding or DMZing and host a server on your own computer, well, then, it's free. If you want a dedicated server from Teamspeak that you can connect to whenever, then that costs you money. The Collector's Edition comes with three months of the hosted Teamspeak.

davisz · Apr 25, 2005, 01:17 AM // 01:17

one important thing to remember when setting up ventrilo is to setup a push-to-talk button, you can find this option by clicking the 'setup' button.

also: do a mic check and see if the volume is good. if you need to turn it up move the outbound up, if the other people talking are too loud turn the inbound down.

S31Apocalypse · Apr 25, 2005, 01:27 AM // 01:27

http://www.s31clan.com will have a TeamSpeak server up ip is "67.18.118.163:8767", Looking for members now also..

We are mainly a fps game clan, but some of us love hack & slash.. mature players game & voice servers to offer.. Our site is old & being redone, as we speak...

Give us a try.. People may ask you who you are

ChinoXL · Apr 25, 2005, 10:55 PM // 22:55

so you have to join a chat room with all your friends and press talk ? or do you join a group and it has certain option so other people can hear you..or do you have to join a room...i'm confused

Apr 24, 2005, 11:02 PM // 23:02	#1
ChinoXL Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Voice communication? Alright, so i found out the special edition will have a mic. My question is do alot of people use the voice communicator in the game? was it even possible to use these Mics in beta? This will be my first time actually using a mic on the PC..on my xbox live it's a normal thing to chat with people..i'm guessing Roleplayers will be sticking with text?

Apr 25, 2005, 12:49 AM // 00:49	#11
funbun Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: I forget. Really. I don't know. Profession: Mo/	So, you have to pay for team speak? Last edited by funbun; Apr 25, 2005 at 12:55 AM // 00:55..

Apr 24, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04	#2
Rhys Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA Profession: D/W	You can use third party voice software, like Ventrilo and TeamSpeak. And they are quite commonly used, especially by highly ranked guilds.

Apr 24, 2005, 11:59 PM // 23:59	#4
funbun Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: I forget. Really. I don't know. Profession: Mo/	So, how do you set it up?

Apr 25, 2005, 12:23 AM // 00:23	#6
Ossain Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Haven't used Ventrilo in awhile, but for Teamspeak just go to www.goteamspeak.com and you can download the Server client if you are going to run a server from your own system, or just get the User Client if you are going to be connecting to another TS Server. As for as the Free 3 month hosting that you get you have to wait until you recieve your CE box and follow the steps in there. If ya have any other TS questions feel free to PM me. Lots of settings to mess with if you are behind routers and such. Ossain Tai'Shar Knights of Winter

Apr 25, 2005, 12:24 AM // 00:24	#7
SSE4 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	You install Ventrillo or Teamspeak, you plug in the headset to your computer, turn on Teamspeak/Ventrillo and go to wherever your friends/clan is and talk into the mic.

Apr 25, 2005, 12:29 AM // 00:29	#8
Chance Folly Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: E/Mo	If they really are including a Microphone in, I'd think that there'd be Voice support built in the game, right?

Apr 25, 2005, 12:30 AM // 00:30	#9
Raumoheru Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	i will not group with anyone for a long period of time if they do not have voice com.

Apr 25, 2005, 12:52 AM // 00:52	#12
Chance Folly Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: E/Mo	I don't think so.....

Apr 25, 2005, 12:54 AM // 00:54	#13
funbun Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: I forget. Really. I don't know. Profession: Mo/	Do you download the client or server version?

Apr 25, 2005, 12:55 AM // 00:55	#14
Rhazwyth Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	Honestly, I don't see any need for teamspeak or the like for PvE play.

Apr 25, 2005, 01:17 AM // 01:17	#17
davisz Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia	one important thing to remember when setting up ventrilo is to setup a push-to-talk button, you can find this option by clicking the 'setup' button. also: do a mic check and see if the volume is good. if you need to turn it up move the outbound up, if the other people talking are too loud turn the inbound down.

Apr 25, 2005, 01:27 AM // 01:27	#18
S31Apocalypse Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	http://www.s31clan.com will have a TeamSpeak server up ip is "67.18.118.163:8767", Looking for members now also.. We are mainly a fps game clan, but some of us love hack & slash.. mature players game & voice servers to offer.. Our site is old & being redone, as we speak... Give us a try.. People may ask you who you are

Apr 25, 2005, 10:55 PM // 22:55	#19
ChinoXL Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	so you have to join a chat room with all your friends and press talk ? or do you join a group and it has certain option so other people can hear you..or do you have to join a room...i'm confused