Voice Communication & Gaming Etiquette

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Voice Communication & Gaming Etiquette

Posted by CmdrTaco on Thursday March 20, 2003 @05:27AM from the new-developments-in-gaming dept.

Goldberg's Pants writes "The BBC have an interesting article on XBox Live, regarding the voice communication used in the game. Some interesting insight into the culture, and politics of the players."

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PA! by LoudMusic · 2003-03-20 05:31 · Score: 5, Funny

A more reputable online news service, Penny Arcade, has their own take on voice communication in gaming.

The Strip: "So, Com?" - Enjoy!

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1. Re:PA! by JesseL · 2003-03-20 08:56 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  Don't forget this one.
  
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2. Re:PA! by McCart42 · 2003-03-20 12:14 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  Or this one (slight vulgarity).
  
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If people want to spend more time chatting, fine by B3ryllium · 2003-03-20 05:31 · Score: 5, Funny

Don't bitch at me if I happen to frag them for camping, though ...
Strange days by nagora · 2003-03-20 05:37 · Score: 3, Funny

I never thought I'd see a news item on the BBC with an image called "38972221_meachassualt203body.jpg"!
TWW

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Aces! by Dark+Lord+Seth · 2003-03-20 05:42 · Score: 5, Funny

I'd like to see this with CounterStrike! No, I don't play the game, I think it's retarded and dull, but can you imagine the interesting voice communication?

CS'er 1: Oh-em-gee! Oh-em-gee! Oh-em-gee!

CS'er 2: Dubbleyou-Tee-Ef???

CS'er 1: Jay-zero-zero wallhacksor! Yur mother is a fag!

CS'er 2: En-zero-zero-bee! Es-Tee-Ef-You! Jay-zero-zero just sucksors!

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1. Re:Aces! by extrarice · 2003-03-20 06:03 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  Actually, this is exactly what happens in CS. That's why I mute anyone on my team with a mike.
  
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Just Great.... by VinniTheGeek · 2003-03-20 05:45 · Score: 5, Funny

Now I get to hear that 13 year old screaming in his pre-pubescent voice "take that faggot! I owned joo!" while I play against him. They should include, by default, a voice modulator that drops them a few octaves so they at least SOUND like they are males.
1. Re:Just Great.... by eodmightier · 2003-03-20 07:16 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  I like after some kid is trash talking around and then you hear his mom walk in the room "Bobby it is 2 hours past your bedtime, time for bed".
  
  Muhaha..
  
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Natural Selection Ettiquite by smasherbob · 2003-03-20 05:48 · Score: 4, Funny

Oh, how I love being the commander in a public game of Natural Selection (linkie linkie). It usually goes something like:

Okay team, build those two infanty portals!
Nice, now build this armory!
NO, DON'T ALL HUMP IT AT ONCE! THE SKULK RUSH IS COMING! THE SKULK RUSH IS -- OH DEAR GOD, NO! NOOOOOOOOOOO!

On second thought... maybe I don't enjoy it as much as I thought. =P
1. Re:Natural Selection Ettiquite by SunBug · 2003-03-20 06:52 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  Or even better:
  
  "ok, after building that armory, I want you to get two clips and build this res node"
  
  clicky-clicky-waypoint
  clicky-clicky-waypoint
  
  noob gets 250 rounds of ammo primary, and 30 rounds secondary, taking 2 precious minutes.
  
  *grr*
  
  "GO!"
  
  clicky-clicky-waypoint
  clicky-clicky-waypoint
  
  "can I have a jetpack?"
  
  no.
  
  "HMG?"
  
  no. the game just started. We need res.
  
  clicky-clicky-waypoint
  "move to your waypoint soldier"
  
  "armor?"
  
  no!
  
  "comm, you suck!"
  
  *chomp chomp* newbie dies with 300 rounds of ammo.
Did you swallow poison? by dr_dank · 2003-03-20 05:57 · Score: 5, Funny

Put away that ipecac syrup and induce vomiting with this choice quote from the article:

"I have had the privilege of having been graced by an angel through Live," wrote Ico on one of the Xbox Live forums.

"It was the golden gate to my soulmate," he added.

Sorry if this ruined anyones upholstery.

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1. Re:Did you swallow poison? by Cruciform · 2003-03-20 08:00 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  They've been on two dates already and he's made it to third base, and still hasn't realized it was just a linebacker with voice masking :)
Re:What I always hate... by grumpygrodyguy · 2003-03-20 06:38 · Score: 4, Funny

OK, in lew of my blunder I went the extra mile and found:

1) A working link.

2) And a bonus interview with the creator.

Please forgive my unl33tlinkingness.

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