Out of game communication

[Califax]

When the time is there, we are gonna need something for out of game communication, for example, to see if everyone is ready BEFORE we enter the appointed server.

I know you got your vent-fans, TS-people and even skype-lovers who would all want there preferred system, but just to make things easier... We (the dutch REAL-gaming clan) have our own TeamSpeak 3 server running, where everyone is welcome to join.

Download your TS3 client here: http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads

And fill in these settings to connect.

Server-adress = ts.real-games.nl
Password = realgames
Port = 9987

[Califax]

I'm probably getting way too far ahead of myself again, but that's me...

[Keasis]

Teamspeak hasn't been the preference for gamers since 1999, save for those CS1.6 kiddies.

Nowadays most people prefer Mumble, which is open-source (read:free), flexible and less straining on connections.

Get yours here:
http://mumble.sourceforge.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


So far we've used this for BFBC2, so you could ask some of those people for their experiences.

[indivisible]

Not a bad idea but maybe unnecessary. A steam multi-chat would work too. Just invite anyone to join as way of letting them know you want to organise a game. If your team isn't on your friends list you're doing it wrong...

Mumble/TS/vent could come in handy for inter-team chatting though when all talk is off. Agree to maps, heckle, whatever.

[Fester]

i think mumble would be the preferred choice for competitive play. as FYI has said its what must people use

[Califax]

I understand. I wasnt part of those...

[DHARMA AGENT]

Ya, I'm pretty sure the "pros" use mumble. This is why I already have it. j/k I think skype works well too. Maybe you should start a steam group Cal? You seem to do a good job organizing. Being able to see who's online helps.

[Califax]

Maybe you should start a steam group Cal? You seem to do a good job organizing. Being able to see who's online helps.

Yeah, good plan, but what do i call us? Anyone any thoughts on this?
Should be a team name with no more then 3 words i guess, and able to shorten to a 3-letter sign. That looks cool

And maybe a refference to Fester's place? And keep in mind that we'll probably have multiple teams.


Edit: New Topic on this!

[MuG]

Mumble is king of VOIP progs, hands down!