Do I HAVE to use Ventrilo?

[The Drogue]

I just have a quick question. I am wondering if I am required to use ventrilo. I never ever talk to anyone, cause im shy on the mic :facewall: and I never get to listen to anyone when im in-game because other people are talking and im shooting, so its hard to hear people. Also, I can't do mIRC cause it crashes my computer whenever I join a room/server.

 

[Kibo]

It's appreciated. Some events require you to be in Vent. Also, It's a nice way to get an admin when you're in need of one. But no. You're not REQUIRED to use Vent.

 

[The Drogue]

Ok, thanks. One day I'll be there...BELIEVE IT! :]

 

[ToiletPastries]

I didn't start using vent until I became an Admin Trainer (a few months after I got my O). It's a really nice to place to meet people and make friends though.

 

[Ubantu]

Vent is a really cool thing. I always meet moore people on vent then in the game itself.

 

[WaterSnake]

You can just listen. And remember no one can give you crap about your voice, because its against the rules.

 

[Lance]

I almost never use Ventrillo, other than occasional listening. Main reason being that most of the house can hear me, and generally wonder what the heck I'm talking about since they don't play games. I imagine to them it would be just as annoying as someone next to you talking on the phone all the time.

But anyway, short answer: no.

 

[zippy258]

Its not required... if it was, I wouldn't be able to considering my mic is broken.

 

[Cyclone]

No. Most players get this mistaken. Ventrilo is just another way to communicate with other members. sometimes, for recreation, or for Clan wide meetings. all in all, Ventrilo is recommended, but not required. hope this helps you.












Also, you can talk to me! im nice, and i <3 you.

 

[jeod66]

As the others have said, you don't HAVE to use Ventrilo. Some events (Admin Training in DoD, for example) require it; you can't get the password otherwise. It is very easy to find an admin in Ventrilo when necessary, and it's where many of us hang out while gaming.

And of course, it's much easier to promote people if we know them from talking in Vent. That's the obvious answer that nobody ever wants to say.

So no, you don't need to use Vent. But it's for your own benefit to do so.

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