VOIP neccessary?

travh20 · Post by **travh20** » 2007-02-24 00:11

HI, I am now, and am downloading the mod as I type. It looks really great and sounds like players are really enjoying it! I cant wait.

My quesiton is this: Since it is such a team oriented game (which I love) is VOIP neccessary? The problem is I built a new computer nand my USB headphones/headset no longer work with my new sound card. I really want to play butr hope squadmates dotn get pissed at me for not bieng able to talk.

anyone know of a good microphone I can wear around my neck or something , I already have good regualr headphones.

Post by **GeZe** » 2007-02-24 00:12

It is certainly encouraged, but not required, don't worry.

Fenix16 · Post by **Fenix16** » 2007-02-24 00:31

Only necessary for squad leads (if you want a fully functional squad that is.)

ShowMeTheMonkey · Post by **ShowMeTheMonkey** » 2007-02-24 00:43

For me VOIP is essential. Though I love teamwork through being able to communicate faster.

Post by **Jaymz** » 2007-02-24 00:52

You'll be good, just type any messages in squad chat when you're not in combat.

Post by **RikiRude** » 2007-02-24 00:56

Welcome to the forums and I agree its not necessary, but it's highly recommended it will make your games go much better! Sorry I don't know any kind of mics to get though =(

Doedel · Post by **Doedel** » 2007-02-24 00:58

The majority of people I play with don't have VOIP, or are too shy to use it (including me sometimes). Even "VOIP" squads are often silent.

EPatrick · Post by **EPatrick** » 2007-02-24 01:09

Matt23 · Post by **Matt23** » 2007-02-24 01:27

I manage to get pretty good teamwork typing. though a mic is recommended.

Post by **IronTaxi** » 2007-02-24 01:31

100% dont leave home without it...good to the last drop...the choice of a new generation...

{GD}StevenGarcia · Post by **{GD}StevenGarcia** » 2007-02-24 02:06

Dondero wrote:YES!

+1

Freebo · Post by **Freebo** » 2007-02-24 02:12

I always use the Voip, cant think what the game would be like without it :\

Post by **CodeRedFox** » 2007-02-24 02:12

When I run a squad I will boot if you dont have a VOIP...just because you cant say anything back...then I dont know if you following command

Post by **Mongolian_dude** » 2007-02-24 02:15

If you ever plan on leading a squad, you will almost certainly NEED VOIP. However, if you can otherwise show that you aknoledge orders and requests as a squad member, be it via voice commands or typing, it should be fine.

...mongol...

King$nake · Post by **King$nake** » 2007-02-24 02:16

hmm, I have an XBox 360 with a Headset....I wonder if I can make it work with my PC?

Post by **Mongolian_dude** » 2007-02-24 02:22

King$nake wrote:hmm, I have an XBox 360 with a Headset....I wonder if I can make it work with my PC?

I doubt it.
I tryed it with my XBox(old version) head set and found that you need a converter to make it the next size up of jack lead(I.E you need an attachment that can make it the same size as a normal pair of headphones).

...mongol...

bigbossmatt · Post by **bigbossmatt** » 2007-02-24 02:32

Get one for like 15 bucks, and you'll enjoy the game more, that being said you 'could' get away without one...

DorkOff · Post by **DorkOff** » 2007-02-24 09:06

I just use a $10 mic attached to my headphones. The Plantronics is on a ball and socket joint, making it extremely flexible but the Labtec is adjustable enough.

beyerdynamic DT770 Pro's

Zalman 5.1's

Jarek Mace · Post by **Jarek Mace** » 2007-02-24 09:40

I run a squad with no voip, so long as you stick with the squad and follow the waypoints it's all good.

As a unit we won't be as cohesive as voip users but play sensibly and use some initiative it can still be fun. On the flip side I also don't have the distraction of every squad member suggesting alternatives or requesting why we move to x while feeding their baby rottweiler chunks of vbf2 players and listening to roy orbison hits in the background.

If your shy, speech impaired or just like silence and see me on a server, jump on the squad, you will be welcome.

Makhno · Post by **Makhno** » 2007-02-24 09:56

I always leave squads that don't use VOIP ...without VOIP you only get 36% (43%, if your squad leader uses VOIP) of the real PR experience!