tatchell (DayZ) 73 Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Hey everyone, I'm interested in what VoIP software others use mostly when playing DayZ with friends / clans. The group I play with tended to use Skype before we were very kindly offered some slots on a TS server, but unforunately not all of them seem to want to move onto TS. From what I've read there are advantages to using TS over Skype so I'm not too sure why they don't all want to make the switch. Anyone got any strong preferences or reasons to use one software over the other? Tatch Edited April 13, 2014 by tatchell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etherious 907 Posted April 13, 2014 I use Skype. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Facetentacles 92 Posted April 13, 2014 I prefer TS but I've used skype as well.And I have Ventrilo and mumble for playing WoW but nobody seems to bother with those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kichilron 8550 Posted April 13, 2014 Teamspeak is by far the most common one and depending on how many people you've got around on a regular basis it's the best solution. Skype can only have a certain amount of people in one call as far as I am aware, whereas on TS it's only limited by the licenses you own and the server you've got. TS is also easier, as you can just drop in and see who's online and such. I like TS. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted April 13, 2014 Teamspeak when I'm playing with my group or I use steams voip when just playing with one other Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katana67 2907 Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) This thread is evil! Evil I say! /stares at the grave of decent in-game communication mechanics Edited April 13, 2014 by Katana67 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tatchell (DayZ) 73 Posted April 13, 2014 This thread is evil! Evil I say! /stares at the grave of decent in-game communication mechanicsHaha no I gave an option for "none" right at the bottom and asked for strong opinions / preferences to be made clear :p 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katana67 2907 Posted April 13, 2014 Haha no I gave an option for "none" right at the bottom and asked for strong opinions / preferences to be made clear :P You don't want to hear my opinion on third-party comms programs, trust me. :D 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leviski 2152 Posted April 13, 2014 Lol at anyone who tries to talk using Steam VOIP 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted April 13, 2014 Lol at anyone who tries to talk using Steam VOIPWhat's wrong with it? I don't have any issues whatsoever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leviski 2152 Posted April 13, 2014 What's wrong with it? I don't have any issues whatsoever. Very laggy, poor audio quality. drops connections often. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted April 13, 2014 Very laggy, poor audio quality. drops connections often.Nope, I have none of these issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leviski 2152 Posted April 13, 2014 Nope, I have none of these issues. Seems you are the one and only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted April 13, 2014 Seems you are the one and only.Don't know what to tell you man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkwaveDomina 1099 Posted April 13, 2014 Personally, my friends and I use TeamSpeak. The free server software is simple to set up and uses practically no bandwidth despite offering very high quality audio, it actually likes my audio hardware (unlike Mumble), and it doesn't suffer from huge delays like some other alternatives. We used to use Steam despite the massive delays, we gave up when we kept losing comms due to Steam dropping connecton. This thread is evil! Evil I say! /stares at the grave of decent in-game communication mechanics You'd have a point if DayZ had decent in-game communication. The current system has horrible quality and I won't use it as my primay method of comms until there's a simple whisper mode or hand singnals implemented, because as it stands now everything you broadcast is essentially SHOUTING. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thaeggan 2 Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) At the moment I use skype since I dont have more than 1 or 2 people with me; I would use in game voip if my buddies were willing. The usual reason not to is "no one is so we got to meta-game with the rest of them." The only reason that makes sense to use outside programs is the quality of the in game VOIP; it cuts out, unclear, and whispers don't get through at all.its also very comforting to be 10+ meters away from a buddy and know 100% what they said. Edited April 13, 2014 by Thaeggan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted April 13, 2014 Personally, my friends and I use TeamSpeak. The free server software is simple to set up and uses practically no bandwidth despite offering very high quality audio, it actually likes my audio hardware (unlike Mumble), and it doesn't suffer from huge delays like some other alternatives. We used to use Steam despite the massive delays, we gave up when we kept losing comms due to Steam dropping connecton. You'd have a point if DayZ had decent in-game communication. The current system has horrible quality and I won't use it as my primay method of comms until there's a simple whisper mode or hand singnals implemented, because as it stands now everything you broadcast is essentially SHOUTING.Not really, the problem is that everyone's mics are set to so many variable levels where one person sounds perfect, the next person's mic could be screaching loud. And let's not forget people who'll just troll with their mic levels blasted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katana67 2907 Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) You'd have a point if DayZ had decent in-game communication. The current system has horrible quality and I won't use it as my primay method of comms until there's a simple whisper mode or hand singnals implemented, because as it stands now everything you broadcast is essentially SHOUTING. Well, part of what I'd say to that is that there's no incentive to make rewarding in-game communications, or make the existing ones better, due to the prevalence of third-party comms programs, so it becomes a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Edited April 13, 2014 by Katana67 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkwaveDomina 1099 Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Not really, the problem is that everyone's mics are set to so many variable levels where one person sounds perfect, the next person's mic could be screaching loud. And let's not forget people who'll just troll with their mic levels blasted. The volume is fine for me, my problem is the actual sound quality. I find it really poor. I also still won't use it to run around with my friends as long as it's still, effectively, shouting to everybody in the area. Well, part of what I'd say to that is that there's no incentive to make rewarding in-game communications, or make the existing ones better, due to the prevalence of third-party comms programs, so it becomes a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. If they added some useful hand signals or a 'whisper mode' for the in-game direct communication I would use it, my friends would too as we have discussed this before. If the system worked more like that, instead of shouting over a large distance, it would be as natural to us as our footsteps being audible and it would add to the immersion. I am sure many players feel this way. Edited April 13, 2014 by DarkwaveDomina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShobbeZ 5 Posted April 13, 2014 Definitely Teamspeak or Skype. I use Skype the most, but i like teamspeak more. Just that teamspeak is a little more.. complicated. (Missing Words) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inception. 9443 Posted April 13, 2014 Fry76, take your apparent disliking for third-party voice communication programs elsewhere. That is not what this topic is about. Go and re-read the OP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
real meatshield 424 Posted April 13, 2014 Inception, it was unnecessary to hide my post, as it was entirely relevant to the post I quoted. Despite the fact he was completely off topic, my reply made eminently too much sense. I curse your heavy-handedness. He who wields the banhammer must do so with fairness and justice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inception. 9443 Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Inception, it was unnecessary to hide my post, as it was entirely relevant to the post I quoted. Despite the fact he was completely off topic, my reply made eminently too much sense. I curse your heavy-handedness. He who wields the banhammer must do so with fairness and justice. I hid all the replies to his post. Don't make me ban you for disagreeing. (That was a joke). Back on-topic please. Edited April 14, 2014 by Inception. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
real meatshield 424 Posted April 13, 2014 what? is that a rule? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicco 123 Posted April 14, 2014 Seems you are the one and only.I use it when playing with my partner. No issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
