Returning player/ question about new versions

[unleashthepain#45]

hello, i used to play on the 0.95 version and haven't played for a long time, just a question about microphones, are the compulsory to play this in a team? i'm all for team playing etc. I have no desire to be a squad leader. but i heard that is compulsory to play with a mic or you'll be kicked? is this true?

i like the concept of this mod and a completely different experience (props to the developers)
but i don't want to go out and buy a mic for the only mod that i'll play that i needs one. just not into the whole online talking thing

Sorry if this upsets anyone or causes rage with mic users

[IINoddyII]

Hi,

some people will kick you from their squads for not having a mic
some servers will kick you for not running mumble

some won't - so not compulsory... It's unfortunate that you are unwilling to spend a couple of bucks on a mic to get the full enjoyment of the game.

And welcome back

[unleashthepain#45]

its just my computers out in the main living area so the rest of the house doesnt want to listen to me talking on a mic.

i do understand that its a main purpose of the game.

are there many servers that a mic is not required?

[IINoddyII]

BigD

Which is kinda lucky since it's the home of the Aussies

[unleashthepain#45]

thanks mate, appreciate it

[Pvt.LHeureux]

Having a mic is good, but many people won't kick as long as you can hear the orders and follow them. Just get on mumble, it's fine without a mic.

[unleashthepain#45]

i dont need a mic for mumble?

[KiloJules]

Oc you don't need a mic for running (and listening to) mumble...

Although having one would be 1000times better...I mean how do you wanna communicate in a tight situation? Many times people can't read your chat when you are dead, so how you wanna tell the medic where you went down? There a dozens of situations where a mic is almost a must in order for your squad to survive.

Anyway: Welcome back!

[Pvt.LHeureux]

i dont need a mic for mumble?

No, you can still listen. Just know that wihtout a mic you can't lead and medic intervention is REALLY hard.

[Daniel]

Also u shouldn't spam the commo-rose too much in the time u have no mic... since enemies can hear it far away...

[unleashthepain#45]

so typing where i went down on team/squad radio, the enemy can pick it up on their channel?

[unleashthepain#45]

oh i wont be spamming, just a yes, no, enemy spotted.....find the bad guy kill the bad guy

[[508th_PIR] Grey]

so typing where i went down on team/squad radio, the enemy can pick it up on their channel?

The point of team/squad chat is that the other team/other squads can't see it.

[unleashthepain#45]

yeah i understood that, i wasnt sure what he meant by commo-rose

[Murphy]

Pressing Q and using the in-game voice commands is a big no no as the enemy can zero in on your location because they hear it as well. Not even a "yes" or "no", your squad-mates would rather you stall behind a bit to type then give everyone's position away.

[WeeD-KilleR]

commo-rose that that window that pops up if you press q or t. the voice commons can be heard regardless of the team. And that's a tactic killer specially if you try to sneak and also REALLY annyoing.

[Daniel]

Yes, so basically ONLY use commo-rose when in main-base! xD ^^ Well... as good as these sounds all are, PR makes it hard to use them reasonable... they actually should make it possible to (needs 2x that much sounds then... -.-) RIGHT-click on (for example) "Go, go!" and then the soldier whispering it... that'd be sooooo awesome ad nice then...

[ComradeHX]

When you see something like enemy tank looking your way; you have to yell into the microphone for your team to get to cover fast before some starts flying...

So yes, you need microphone; it is also a lot easier to communicate with a guy next to you who is not on the same squad with mumble.

Trust me, a little money spent on a microphone(preferrably headset for more immersion) makes the game THAT much better.

[[508th_PIR] Grey]

Trust me, a little money spent on a microphone(preferrably headset for more immersion) makes the game THAT much better.

Money isn't his problem - it's that the computer is kept in a shared/common space and he doesn't want to disturb others.

[ComradeHX]

Grey;1763954']Money isn't his problem - it's that the computer is kept in a shared/common space and he doesn't want to disturb others.

And earplugs for everyone.