Idea Info Name: Voice Chat Index: Primary Category: Hardware Submitted: 11/19/2002 2:02:26 AM Written By: ypman

When you are playing an online game like Unreal Tournament, or that kind of game, isn't it a hassle that when you want to chat with other players especially in a team game, you need to stop and type and you get typekills a lot. Well, my idea would rid us of that problem (hopefully)

Imagine a headset, a mic and earphones, plugged in to the system. First of all it makes the sound system in the game even more realistic. Secondly, say press T and start talking and everyone would be able to hear you. Press T again to stop talking. (just like an RT, over , roger, etc) Press V for Team chat and you can say whatever you want.

The only problem that I foresee is swearing. So during these online games, someone can act as the Administrator. Usually someone with the most experience points at the game ( i.e. good player, never got kicked, often get voted, etc) Everytime you play you earn Experience points and if you have the most, you can be the administrator. If someone says something you dont like or swearing, the admin can kick any player. If a player gets kicked, he/she will lose exp points.

wouldnt it be good to be able to hear other player's voice and have you voice in the game? I would imagine it isn't something really hard to do. It is like combining online telephony and online gaming. you can actually strategise before an attack, or defense.