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[Wumpus]

Hey all,

I recently had an idea to host a IMG Vent/Teamspeak server for all those here to use as they like for just hanging out, or to be able to talk easily with friends while playing a multiplayer game.

Basically looking for feedback on what service is preferred (I prefer Teamspeak for the record) or if one was put up, would you use it? I'll gladly pay for and manage it...but only if it would get used enough. Basically have a lobby/chat area, and then rooms for popular games which you would go into when playing that particular title. Also size is a consideration...you buy slots in tiers, like 10, 15, 25, etc. I would think a 15 or 25 person server would suffice, but then again I don't know how many people might log on.

Please let me know what you think!

[Thain Esh Kelch]

I wouldn't use it. IRC all the way baby!

[the Battle Cat]

Cats aren't very sociable creatures.

[Frost]

Sounds like a good idea, but one I wouldn't be using.

I can say quite a lot when I have something to say, but small talk is usually not my forte (pfhorte?) unless I'm half-drunk, just goofing off with people I know well, or both. That or laughing my guts out at tBC's antics in Marathon. Therefore gabbing it up like some girly (apologies to our handful of IMG girlies) is not in my online chat repertoire.

[Thain Esh Kelch]

Drunk IRC? I'm in.

[The Liberator]

Thain Esh Kelch, on 29 December 2010 - 03:30 AM, said:

Drunk IRC? I'm in.

Drunk IMG IRC, that could either be very, very good or very, very bad... or both.

Liberator.

[Thain Esh Kelch]

The Liberator, on 29 December 2010 - 06:28 AM, said:

Drunk IMG IRC, that could either be very, very good or very, very bad... or both.

Liberator.

Well, we kind of need more chicks.. Otherwise it could turn out very bad. Like, tBC bad.

[Wumpus]

My main idea here was really to have a solid, reliable voice communication while doing multiplayer gaming, not to serve as a primary hangout, which is what everyone seems to be replying to.

A lot of games do have voice chat these days, but its often sketchy or not that great. (Borderlands, Heroes of Newerth for some examples.) So that is really the angle i was after. In the end its just an idea, I'm not set on it, just thought it could be useful.

[Thain Esh Kelch]

We would probably have to play multiplayer together in the first place then..

I'm up for some HON if anyone is in.

[UmarOMC1]

Like a community telephone call with a lot of uncomfortable quiet moments? Sign me up!

[The Liberator]

I think I would like it, although I cannot say for sure, as I am not currently in a position to properly answer.

Liberator.

[Wumpus]

Well there's some yes/no answers here, I guess really the best test would be to just put the server up, and give out the address and see who uses it.

It would be nice if we were more of a gaming "community" who played together, but that's just me, maybe most don't really care.

[The Liberator]

I think it is more that we would need to play more together to warrant it.

How many people on IMG do already play together? I am talking about with the Steam group and through PSN and other stuff, as if that is not done too much, then a vent/TS server might not be worth it. Then again, if the cost per month (or whatever payment structure there is) is low enough, maybe it does not matter anyway.

Liberator.

Edited by The Liberator, 30 December 2010 - 09:21 AM.

[the Battle Cat]

Thain Esh Kelch, on 29 December 2010 - 07:00 AM, said:

Well, we kind of need more chicks.. Otherwise it could turn out very bad. Like, tBC bad.

Awesome.  Sign me up! "tBC bad" is as bad as it gets.  You do mean the bad bad and not the good bad right?  Good.  Those of us who pretend to be chicks online can volunteer to be chicks here too.  It's the best of both worlds, uncomfortable stammering with long strained silences plus invective filled unsubstantiated accusations of sexism with lots of "chicks" to hit on.

[Wumpus]

The Liberator, on 30 December 2010 - 09:15 AM, said:

I think it is more that we would need to play more together to warrant it.

How many people on IMG do already play together? I am talking about with the Steam group and through PSN and other stuff, as if that is not done too much, then a vent/TS server might not be worth it. Then again, if the cost per month (or whatever payment structure there is) is low enough, maybe it does not matter anyway.

Liberator.

Cost for month is quite reasonable, as long as you pay for it a year at a time. Basically agree to like a one year registration, and then its $6-8 a month for 25-35 users depending on who you order from. Maybe I'll set this up later on in January. I'm going to be gone for a bit traveling, then really busy for two weeks after that. So late January I'll probably just put it up and give out the address and see who uses it.

[The Liberator]

Wumpus, on 01 January 2011 - 09:30 AM, said:

Cost for month is quite reasonable, as long as you pay for it a year at a time. Basically agree to like a one year registration, and then its $6-8 a month for 25-35 users depending on who you order from. Maybe I'll set this up later on in January. I'm going to be gone for a bit traveling, then really busy for two weeks after that. So late January I'll probably just put it up and give out the address and see who uses it.

Well that does not sound too bad. I would go for it then. I guess you could always set y\up some sort of Paypal donation thing (or someting) anyway if needed.

Liberator.