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[Echoplx]

Are there any free audio chat programs available? I want to talk with a friend while playing a game that doesn't support it

Um Steam has voice chat, is this some kind of trick question?

 

[gabbo]

Maybe i'm missing something. They all seem to want money for their services. With Skype you need a webcam just to make a call. Can't do video. Mumble it seems you need to pay for a server.

If i'm missing something obvious please tell me.

You can make free audio calls over skype to another skype user

 

[SteveWinwood]

Can't you use... the steam chat?

 

[Tampinha]

With Skype you need a webcam just to make a call.

You don't need one, man.I use it all the time only with a mic.

 

[scorpscarx]

Maybe i'm missing something. They all seem to want money for their services. With Skype you need a webcam just to make a call. Can't do video. Mumble it seems you need to pay for a server.

If i'm missing something obvious please tell me.

yep just use steam itself.

 

[zkylon]

Maybe i'm missing something. They all seem to want money for their services. With Skype you need a webcam just to make a call. Can't do video. Mumble it seems you need to pay for a server.

If i'm missing something obvious please tell me.

you don't need a webcam to call someone with skype. I don't have one and I use it all the time

 

[DownWithTheShip]

yep just use steam itself.

ok then here's a really dumb question. How do I use it in Steam? I see the settings but how do I chat with a friend?

 

[Echoplx]

ok then here's a really dumb question. How do I use it in Steam? I see the settings but how do I chat with a friend?

Click the drop down arrow in the chat window and click start voice chat.

 

[SteveWinwood]

ok then here's a really dumb question. How do I use it in Steam? I see the settings but how do I chat with a friend?

In the actual chat window there is a big down arrow in the top right, click it and then select start voice chat.

 

[zkylon]

from my experience steam voice chat isn't so good, I can't remember if you can use it with more than one person at the same time, either.

but it works, that's for sure

 

[Nabs]

from my experience steam voice chat isn't so good, I can't remember if you can use it with more than one person at the same time, either.

but it works, that's for sure

It's better than it used to be, and you can use it in a group chat.

 

[Echoplx]

from my experience steam voice chat isn't so good, I can't remember if you can use it with more than one person at the same time, either.

but it works, that's for sure

You can, and I'm pretty sure it uses the same codec as Skype, Not as good as a dedicated server like mumble but still decent.

edit: yep - http://store.steampowered.com/news/5100/

 

[DownWithTheShip]

Ok, I'll admit i'm a complete idiot.

Thank you all for your help

 

[The Return of]

Which Jedi Knight game is the best? I remember watching my brother play a 3rd person game back in the late 90s, it looked awesome.

For me it goes Jedi Knight> Jedi Academy> Outcast.

I honestly believe Jedi Academy is incredibly underrated in terms of the missions. Seems like people just really hated the different approach it has, but in terms of actual levels/level design I by far prefer Academy. Outcast has a better story though I guess

 

[scorpscarx]

People played Jedi Knight single player?, that's so crazy to me lol. Best multiplayer ever in Outcast, I still play it.

 

[Sajjaja]

People played Jedi Knight single player?, that's so crazy to me lol. Best multiplayer ever in Outcast, I still play it.

It's only the best Star War singleplayer game.

 

[scorpscarx]

It's only the best Star War singleplayer game.

I could never get into the single player of these maybe I was far too caught up in multiplayer. I remember never getting past the first areas in both Academy and Outcast. I played Outcast competitively for ages though. I honestly don't think I could stomach them enough to slog through it these days. I love how there are still servers to join though.

 

[Dizzy-4U]

Are there any free audio chat programs available? I want to talk with a friend while playing a game that doesn't support it

Try this: RaidCall

I've been using it for quite some time and it's really good. Much better than skype definitely. Or even mumble I'd say.

 

[drizzle]

Try this: RaidCall

I've been using it for quite some time and it's really good. Much better than skype definitely. Or even mumble I'd say.

Teamspeak is the best goddamn voice chat software that exists, you just have to have a server (it can be local, on your machine) and not be a complete idiot.

It's the only Team Voice Chat application that I've used in the last 15 years that has proper voice activation and can be properly configured to only be active when you're talking, provided that you have a decent headset (and is not an idiot, as stated before).

With that said, I've heard about RaidCall. Never actually used it. Is it P2P only or does it have a server-based structure?

 

[Zaverious]

I bought the Sonic Racing/ Generations combo just for Racing. First to quote me gets Sonic Generations.

 

[Milamber]

I bought the Sonic Racing/ Generations combo just for Racing. First to quote me gets Sonic Generations.

me?

 

[Zaverious]

me?

Sent. Enjoy!

 

[Dizzy-4U]

Teamspeak is the best goddamn voice chat software that exists, you just have to have a server (it can be local, on your machine) and not be a complete idiot.

It's the only Team Voice Chat application that I've used in the last 15 years that has proper voice activation and can be properly configured to only be active when you're talking, provided that you have a decent headset (and is not an idiot, as stated before).

With that said, I've heard about RaidCall. Never actually used it. Is it P2P only or does it have a server-based structure?

From the softpedia description:

Raidcall uses the Client-Server Model to transfer data, rather than using the P2P Model such as Skype, which takes up more bandwidth from user. When user is talking in this Client-Server model, RaidCall sends one stream of data to the RaidCall server , then the server broadcasts it to other users in the same channel. So it requires very little bandwidth for voice communication and support more than 1000 slots per channel.

Basically, you create a room and invite people over. From there, it kinda works like an irc channel. You can mod someone, ban, etc. Once the channel is created, it stays there and they can join even if you are not around.

I really like it because I have a crappy 1mb connection and it's the only program where I can talk to 6/7 poeple without running out of bandwidth. Didn't noticed any lag either.

 

[xelios]

Gamersgate daily deals:

• Impire - $9.98
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown - $15.00

 

[Blablurn]

Gamersgate daily deals:

• Impire - $9.98
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown - $9.99

nice xcom deal

 

[Kevin]

Anyone try Mini Motor Racing EVO on Steam? Any good?

 

[Xanathus]

Just finished Walking Dead, ending leaves me feeling pretty

Spoiler

meh (filler text goes here)

. Won't be paying more than $10 for the sequel. It's not a bad game but it's worth about that much, it's definitely no Bioshock Infinite.

 

[toddhunter]

I could never get into the single player of these maybe I was far too caught up in multiplayer. I remember never getting past the first areas in both Academy and Outcast. I played Outcast competitively for ages though. I honestly don't think I could stomach them enough to slog through it these days. I love how there are still servers to join though.

You have to slog through until you get your lightsabre. Then it becomes amazing.

 

[PriitV]

Gamersgate daily deals:

• Impire - $9.98
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown - $9.99

Should bite the bullet on Xcom (9.99€), 7.99€ with the extra -20% discount

 

[MNC]

Just finished Walking Dead, ending leaves me feeling pretty

Spoiler

meh (filler text goes here)

. Won't be paying more than $10 for the sequel. It's not a bad game but it's worth about that much, it's definitely no Bioshock Infinite.

What surprises me is that the game actually took a lot of notes from the series/comic, instead of diverting into its own quirks (

Spoiler

Sawing off hands, farms, RV, and more

Stuff that, now that I am watching the series after playing the game, make me go: "Hey, they did something like this in the game as well." I dunno, doesn't really bother me, I think, but noticed a bit more similarities than I thought I would.

 

[JaseC]

I had hoped that System Shock would be released May 1st. I guess there is still no official date?

Not even a registry entry short of it lurking in the shadows as a VTA. I'd thought the game showing up on GamersGate signified a Steam release was imminent, but apparently not.

 

[Archie]

Pinball FX2 is coming to Steam May 10th.

 

[MedIC86]

i was hoping to be able to play some battlefront 2 today, with all the cd key issues...guess not

 

[toddhunter]

I remember playing renegade ops as part of PS+ or something for about 2 minutes and giving up because it seemed boring.

This was apparently a mistake. It is pretty darn awesome on PC with dat 1080p

$3.75 http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/renegade-ops

 

[Sini]

I remember playing renegade ops as part of PS+ or something for about 2 minutes and giving up because it seemed boring.

This was apparently a mistake. It is pretty darn awesome on PC with dat 1080p

$3.75 http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/renegade-ops

What the hell is up with their description? Do they really think that it's a strategy game? Or do they think that C&C is a top-down shooter?
Renegade Ops is nothing like C&C.

 

[Catshade]

What the hell is up with their description? Do they really think that it's a strategy game? Or do they think that C&C is a top-down shooter?
Renegade Ops is nothing like C&C.

Looks like they confuse Renegade Ops with C&C: Renegade.

 

[Rickenslacker]

I remember playing renegade ops as part of PS+ or something for about 2 minutes and giving up because it seemed boring.

This was apparently a mistake. It is pretty darn awesome on PC with dat 1080p

$3.75 http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/renegade-ops

I actually played it at 720 on PC because I thought the HUD became too small at 1080.

It does get a bit dull though, levels drag surprisingly long.

 

[Sini]

Looks like they confuse Renegade Ops with C&C: Renegade.

It makes even less sense now.

 

[ShaneB]

Pinball FX2 is coming to Steam May 10th.

Excellent.

 

[Stallion Free]

I actually played it at 720 on PC because I thought the HUD became too small at 1080.

It does get a bit dull though, levels drag surprisingly long.

Huds are lame though.

 

[MNC]

Renegade Ops is a perfectly fine timewaster. About 8 levels, each level lasts about 20-30 minutes and it's pretty much mindless arcade-y shooting. Is probably a lot more fun in multiplayer than singleplayer (nobody wanted to play with me )

 

[ROBOKITTYZILLA]

Gamersgate daily deals:

• Impire - $9.98
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown - $9.99

XCOM is showing $15.00 for me.

 

[PriitV]

XCOM is showing $15.00 for me.

Yeah, the price was raised about 2 hours back

 

[Sini]

Renegade Ops is a perfectly fine timewaster. About 8 levels, each level lasts about 20-30 minutes and it's pretty much mindless arcade-y shooting. Is probably a lot more fun in multiplayer than singleplayer (nobody wanted to play with me )

If you are from Europe and want to play add me on Steam.

 

[Deques]

Renegade Ops is a perfectly fine timewaster. About 8 levels, each level lasts about 20-30 minutes and it's pretty much mindless arcade-y shooting. Is probably a lot more fun in multiplayer than singleplayer (nobody wanted to play with me )

If you are from Europe and want to play add me on Steam.

I am from Europe, I am in for multiplayer game

 

[Xanathus]

What surprises me is that the game actually took a lot of notes from the series/comic, instead of diverting into its own quirks (

Spoiler

Sawing off hands, farms, RV, and more

Stuff that, now that I am watching the series after playing the game, make me go: "Hey, they did something like this in the game as well." I dunno, doesn't really bother me, I think, but noticed a bit more similarities than I thought I would.

Yeah I noticed that too and was okay with it in the initial episodes but it got annoying by the time I reached the last episode because it started coming off as lazy copying of tropes by the game's writers rather than being neat references/nods to the comic. Maybe it was just because I was aggravated by the lack of impact from the choices by then.

 

[cicero]

Gamersgate daily deals:

• Impire - $9.98
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown - $9.99

XCOM is showing $15.00 for me.

Yeah, the price was raised about 2 hours back

I used to give them the benefit of the doubt when it came to stuff like this, now I view it as classic bait-and-switch tactics. I have seen no other digital distribution service pull consistent BS like this. My gut told me to insta-buy it but I went to sleep instead, I should have known better by now.

 

[scorpscarx]

Spec Ops is the daily deal for $7.49.

I think it's way overhyped but I enjoyed the environments and the story in general.

 

[Felix Lighter]

Is there any way to select a separate output for Steam voice chat audio or will it only use the default out?

 

[legacyzero]

Great opportunity to grab Spec Ops. Great game. Sleeper hit of the year IMO.