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[John Jr]

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

[kyle]

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.

[John Jr]

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

[Walter63a]

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.' Not sure what to do? Regards, Walter

[John Jr]

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

[Walter63a]

Thanks Jr., I'll try to download it again. Regards, Walter

[Walter63a]

John, Jr., try speaking, I think I'm connected!

[John Jr]

Alright, we have a couple of guys in already, we need more to join!

John Jr

[mp40]

Ya, but with microphones!!!

[Walter63a]

John, I'll try to pick up a microphone at Radioshack or Wallmart tomorrow! C'mon guys, join up; It's painless! Regards, Walter

[mp40]

John jr, I will probably have to run down to the neigborhood Radioshack tomorrow and pick up a mic, so, again possibly tomorrow? or?

[John Jr]

We can try tommorow night too, If anyone wants to connect tonight go ahead and connect and we will try it tonight too.

Jr

[Walter63a]

John, Jr. and mp40, do you want to try it again tomorrow at the same time (7:00 p.m.)?

[mp40]

Ok, Possibly I might get up, go out into the snow, and go down to the Radioshack and get one...Possibly....tonight

[Walter63a]

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).

[John Jr]

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

[mp40]

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.

[mp40]

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!!!

[John Jr]

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

[mp40]

John, I actually tried that option too..But the jack on the headset was too small.(perhaps an adaptor would work?)