Teamspeak etiquette

**Eroak** · 04-16-2008, 03:57 AM

This isn't out of date and goes for us to: http://www.tacticalgamer.com/battlef...etiquette.html

All TG rules and codes of conduct follow over to the TS server.

Etiquette should be in standing at all times in public channels. If your visiting a private channel, etiquette stands until your breifed on private channel's conduct.

Feel free to discuss the 2142 side of TS etiquette here.

**Zoticus** · 04-16-2008, 12:25 PM

Thanks for bringing this up.
cheers
-Zot

**Arithea** · 04-16-2008, 01:25 PM

I don't think there's much 2142-specific about it. The chat between rounds is fun, and it's nice to be able to do an occasional "BOOSH!" when you blow up someone's tank, but beyond that, it's really hard to concentrate. Whether you're commanding, squad leading, or even just ground pounding, you've got at least one other person talking to you over VoIP. Adding another five in the TS channel just makes things unintelligible. Thanks for the reminder, Eroak.

sc1ence · 04-16-2008, 01:39 PM

For reference, the original post by Bom that Eroak linked to:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bommando

Ok everyone, don't take this the wrong way, but I have to lay down a bit of TeamSpeak Etiquette smack:

The general TeamSpeak channels are there primarily to bring problem players to the attention of admins, maybe have a joke between rounds and take the odd cheap shot at your opponent.

I'd like to emphasise how important it is that these communications stay brief and succinct. I am seeing an increase in people using the default community channels to inform us of their new video card purchase or discuss game logistics at length. This is unacceptable. There are others in the channel playing the game and concentrating on the task at hand. Many people already have 5 other voices in their ear. A bunch more talking rubbish is very distracting and ruins the enjoyment of the game.

So, before you open that TeamSpeak mic channel, please ask yourself the following:

Am I going to say something for longer than 5 seconds?
Can my question be answered in the forums?
Am I interrupting gameplay with lengthy frivolities?
Am I whining?

If the answer to any of the above is 'yes', then consider the following:

If it can't be answered very briefly, then please by all means ask if an admin can join you in a private channel to help. The community channel is not for conversations, but the admins are also there to help, so don't be afraid to ask one specifically. I'll get cranky with someone who asks any question on TeamSpeak default channels which is answered in a sticky within the BF2 forums or is in the announcements forum. I will always respond if someone asks me to join them in another channel however.

Thanks

TS is a great community builder. It can be lots of fun to chat a bit between rounds etc. But as soon as the next round starts its warmup, TS should be free from idle chatter. squad announcements and requests are very appropriate during warmup, but not much else. I routinely turn the volume down on TS during the pre round warmup so I can concentrate.

For reference, you can bind keys to lower, raise and mute the volume of TS. I will post a short tutorial of it in a day or two if no one can find one sooner.

hopefully the chatter in TS during rounds will calm down. If I am squad leading I often have to turn off TS so I can lead my squad. This means I do not hear rules violation reports when I am in game.

So lets keep the chatter down during gameplay and warmup.

**ionpig-A** · 04-16-2008, 04:05 PM

I think I've been guilty of too much chatter in TS lately. I'm not alone. For my part I'll stick to the pre-round organizing and post round celebration. Good reminder Eroak!

jollermc · 04-16-2008, 10:55 PM

I don't really mind the chatter, as I play it off a separate computer from 2142, but I can see how it would be annoying. I try not to say anything during a round that's not neccesary.

**MDFubar** · 07-07-2008, 11:43 PM

**fredgwynne** · 07-07-2008, 11:46 PM

I am guilty. Thanks for the reminder, Eroak. I'll keep it short and schweet next time!

**rage4order** · 07-08-2008, 03:51 AM

Fubar is a bumpaholic today! Thanks for all the reminders FU.

**oniell121** · 07-08-2008, 04:35 AM

Always need to be fresh on this.

**DrBeat** · 07-08-2008, 09:13 AM

Thanks for the reminder. I also sometimes get caught up talking and such during "warm-up," I'll work to keep that chatter to a minimum.

**Lyramion** · 07-08-2008, 09:19 AM

Teamspeak rule 1 and only:

Set up a PUSH TO TALK > WISPER keybind to Eroak. Then continue to sing songs into his ear about magical ponies and rainbows.

**Catman1975** · 07-08-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyramion

Teamspeak rule 1 and only:

Set up a PUSH TO TALK > WISPER keybind to Eroak. Then continue to sing songs into his ear about magical ponies and rainbows.

I usually carry the mic into the bathroom so everyone can try to guess what sound is being made.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rage4order

Fubar is a bumpaholic today! Thanks for all the reminders FU.

Did you just tell fubar, "FU"

This is a great post, in the past I have had my "+" key set to mute and unmute TS for the simple fact I already have too many voices in my head and I don't need anymore competing for my attention in game. The keybinds really are not difficult to figure out once you simply try them. Thadoctah mentioned to me that you are probably not using the arrow keys in game, and for me he was correct so I set the up arrow to inc volume and the down arrow for dec volume, then I set up a whisper key,

now I'll just have to see if it works

Mech__Warrior · 07-08-2008, 11:11 AM

I get the guy on TS talking and my squad member talking at the same time not that often, but TS is louder than the VOIP. Or the commander will be talking and my squad member talks, and command is louder than the squad member. OR, I get all three and can't hear a dang thing. That is rare to get the 3 people talking at once though.

I am quite chatty on the second server channel, but not on the main server.

**Lorax74** · 07-08-2008, 11:19 AM

Everyone who uses TeamSpeak can and should setup a few commonly used keybings including but not limited to

TS Volume Up 10%
TS Volume Down 10%
TS Mute
TS Away
TS Channel Up
TS Channel Down

Also, a keybind that jumps you right to the 2142 channel is nice incase you get yourself lost going up and/or down.

04-16-2008, 03:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Eroak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bucks County, PA Age: 28 Posts: 3,421	Teamspeak etiquette This isn't out of date and goes for us to: http://www.tacticalgamer.com/battlef...etiquette.html All TG rules and codes of conduct follow over to the TS server. Etiquette should be in standing at all times in public channels. If your visiting a private channel, etiquette stands until your breifed on private channel's conduct. Feel free to discuss the 2142 side of TS etiquette here. __________________ \|Think Tank\|TGU Admin\|BFx Admin\|Community Improvement\| From the TG Primer: 2) Create an environment where there is mutual respect for your fellow gamers and where all members would be working together to advance the enjoyment of their hobby. Last edited by Eroak; 04-16-2008 at 04:22 AM.

04-16-2008, 12:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zoticus Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 31 Posts: 74	Re: Teamspeak etiquette Thanks for bringing this up. cheers -Zot __________________ \|TG-Irr\| - Zoticus77

04-16-2008, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arithea Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Port, Florida Age: 26 Posts: 2,653	Re: Teamspeak etiquette I don't think there's much 2142-specific about it. The chat between rounds is fun, and it's nice to be able to do an occasional "BOOSH!" when you blow up someone's tank, but beyond that, it's really hard to concentrate. Whether you're commanding, squad leading, or even just ground pounding, you've got at least one other person talking to you over VoIP. Adding another five in the TS channel just makes things unintelligible. Thanks for the reminder, Eroak. __________________ my tank is burning not an enemy in sight Arithea lurks -Spiff913

04-16-2008, 04:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
ionpig-A Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Age: 37 Posts: 929	Re: Teamspeak etiquette I think I've been guilty of too much chatter in TS lately. I'm not alone. For my part I'll stick to the pre-round organizing and post round celebration. Good reminder Eroak! __________________ \|TG-8th Mercs\| * New to TG? Start here * Become a Supporting Member Memor Depopulor Pro Vos Exuro *****

04-16-2008, 10:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
jollermc Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 127	Re: Teamspeak etiquette I don't really mind the chatter, as I play it off a separate computer from 2142, but I can see how it would be annoying. I try not to say anything during a round that's not neccesary. __________________ \|TG-Irr\| Jollermc

07-07-2008, 11:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
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07-07-2008, 11:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
fredgwynne Join Date: May 2007 Location: Near the ocean. Posts: 471	Re: Teamspeak etiquette I am guilty. Thanks for the reminder, Eroak. I'll keep it short and schweet next time! __________________ \|TG-8th Mercs\|*\|New to TG? Start here\|*\|Become a Supporting Member\| Jesus did speaketh His Holy Word The Senators were stunned He then cast Chain Lightning as a Level 40 Wizard Them bitches were smote. The Book of the Doctah

07-08-2008, 03:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
rage4order Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Colorado Age: 38 Posts: 3,550	Re: Teamspeak etiquette Fubar is a bumpaholic today! Thanks for all the reminders FU. __________________ \|TG-8th\|RAGE *SigPic provided by www.davidclair.com* New to TG start HERE * 8th Mercs * Admin List * Supporting Membership *I am a proud former IRRegular!* *****

07-08-2008, 04:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
oniell121 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 568	Re: Teamspeak etiquette Always need to be fresh on this. __________________

07-08-2008, 09:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
DrBeat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bethesda, MD, USA Posts: 994	Re: Teamspeak etiquette Thanks for the reminder. I also sometimes get caught up talking and such during "warm-up," I'll work to keep that chatter to a minimum. __________________ lTG-AIRl DrBeat TG Ladies'/Gentlemen's Agreement 11th Airborne Tactical Wiki. Become a Supporting Member! Know Someone Outstanding? Nominate them for a Ribbon!

07-08-2008, 09:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lyramion Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 1,008	Re: Teamspeak etiquette Teamspeak rule 1 and only: Set up a PUSH TO TALK > WISPER keybind to Eroak. Then continue to sing songs into his ear about magical ponies and rainbows. __________________ Squad 2 and 3 follow Zohar ! - He knows the way !

07-08-2008, 11:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mech__Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Muskegon, MI Age: 17 Posts: 1,005	Re: Teamspeak etiquette I get the guy on TS talking and my squad member talking at the same time not that often, but TS is louder than the VOIP. Or the commander will be talking and my squad member talks, and command is louder than the squad member. OR, I get all three and can't hear a dang thing. That is rare to get the 3 people talking at once though. I am quite chatty on the second server channel, but not on the main server. __________________

07-08-2008, 11:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,839	Re: Teamspeak etiquette Everyone who uses TeamSpeak can and should setup a few commonly used keybings including but not limited to TS Volume Up 10% TS Volume Down 10% TS Mute TS Away TS Channel Up TS Channel Down Also, a keybind that jumps you right to the 2142 channel is nice incase you get yourself lost going up and/or down. __________________ TG-9th Lorax74

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