John Jr Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 This is probably a stupid idea, but I thought I would toss it out there for you guys to comment on. I was thinking of having a/ hosting a real-time voice chat. There is a little program out there that is free and the sound is VERY clear on it. One would have to download the client version and have a microphone and speakers to participate, but speakers would get you in for the listening part. www.ventrilo.com Topics could range from newbie questions to advanced Thompson chat. If anyone is interested or has any comments, post em. If you want to try it, we can tonight (once I figure out how to be the host). I would say sometime like 7-8pm CDT tonight. Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Great idea. I'd log in. We did this for a while on the FAL board I frequent. People got bored and quit participating but it was fun while it lasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jr Posted January 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 If anyone is interested in trying it heres how you use this software if you dont already have it (lots of gamers use this software) Download the client version: CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE DOWNLOAD PAGE Read the setup information after you install it and the IP is currently running at this number 67.64.14.169 Port is default. Use your board name as your username. If you come on the server, start talking and I will come in if I hear you. We will try it officially at 7pm CDT but you can join before then and chat if you want. John Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter63a Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 John, Jr., I downloaded the program. However, I don't have a mic. and when I tried to set up, it said, 'port not available.' http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/blink.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif Not sure what to do? http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Regards, Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jr Posted January 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Thats strange, I see where full auto 45 connected and all, I am not sure. Check the website and see if there is any help in the troublshooting section. If FA 45 connected, You should be able to as well. The port is the default one and is like 3784 and its open and working Off to get the pizza. Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter63a Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Thanks Jr., I'll try to download it again. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Regards, Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter63a Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 John, Jr., try speaking, I think I'm connected! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jr Posted January 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Alright, we have a couple of guys in already, we need more to join! John Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp40 Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Ya, but with microphones!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter63a Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 John, I'll try to pick up a microphone at Radioshack or Wallmart tomorrow! C'mon guys, join up; It's painless! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/blink.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Regards, Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp40 Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 John jr, I will probably have to run down to the neigborhood Radioshack tomorrow and pick up a mic, so, again possibly tomorrow? or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jr Posted January 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 We can try tommorow night too, If anyone wants to connect tonight go ahead and connect and we will try it tonight too. Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter63a Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 John, Jr. and mp40, do you want to try it again tomorrow at the same time (7:00 p.m.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp40 Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Ok, Possibly I might get up, go out into the snow, and go down to the Radioshack and get one...Possibly....tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter63a Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Maybe I have one around here. I thought I did. I'll look tonight, but stores are closed around here (7:56p.m. on a Sunday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jr Posted January 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Dont go to the store in the snow tonight! I am going to leave the server open for anyone who wants to join, just join up and start talking! We will do it tommorow night (I think, I may have to work late tommorow), I will let you know, but unless you hear otherwise tommorow night same time. Join up the server is open! IP: 67.64.14.169 Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp40 Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 That's funny, I thought i did too...But no such luck, just phone headsets.But, it's only 5:00 here so they might be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp40 Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Well, I don't think that they are open anyways now, so tomorrow it is. Unless, i can't get the mic to work!!! And I don't have to work late too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jr Posted January 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Phone headset might work, try pluging it into the mic jack and then make sure the mic is not muted in your audio controls. Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp40 Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 John, I actually tried that option too..But the jack on the headset was too small.(perhaps an adaptor would work?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1930sRust Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 No mic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jr Posted January 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 You guys gotta get a mic! Am I the only poor guy on the forum with a microphone? Naw, cant be! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp40 Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Yep, I think that you are! I really wasn't prepared for this occasion. (this time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp40 Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Chris, I read somewhere, that fourm moderators where required to have microphones on them at all times! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/laugh.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter63a Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 I'll try again tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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