ARR and Voice over IP

[Firon]

Guess what running the game in full screen, that's exactly what we had in 1.xx. If it's really that bad get Sony to let you use the PS3 chatroom in game (it does have one, and you can use a headset)

And that was a problem and that's being fixed.....

[Delsus]

And that was a problem and that's being fixed.....

But it shows SE likes doing this to us.

[Linkurrra]

A voip that can be used by PS3 players & PC players, yes please.

I do agree with this, If there was an in game solution both PS3 and PC players could participate in voicechat!
But there may be a limitation with PS3's network if they allow voicechat outside of their network. Which is probably is the main reason that is stopping PC and PS3 players form being in voicechat!

However, I plan on using skype/TEamspeak/Ventrilo/Mumble from an App on my phone to talk to my team if I choose to play on the PS3 so that I stay in communication if necessary. Where there is a will there is always a way!

[Linkurrra]

PS3 players are going to need a VOIP method, but the problem is that if you enable VOIP after the game is released and people have found their 3rd party alternatives, it's not likely to do well. There would be no reason to switch from Mumble/Skype/Steam/Vent to in-game VOIP.

Ooo wait.... You said Steam. You can do voice and play games in Portal 2 with PC players. If FFXIV:ARR had Steam support it could happen.... lol But such a collaboration would be unlikely.

[Shougun]

I do agree with this, If there was an in game solution both PS3 and PC players could participate in voicechat!
But there may be a limitation with PS3's network if they allow voicechat outside of their network. Which is probably is the main reason that is stopping PC and PS3 players form being in voicechat!

However, I plan on using skype/TEamspeak/Ventrilo/Mumble from an App on my phone to talk to my team if I choose to play on the PS3 so that I stay in communication if necessary. Where there is a will there is always a way!

I was reading about it and it appears that even the games that try to implement their own voice chat have issues because of how the PS3 itself is built.. Anyone know of an effective voice chat from a game for the ps3?

It might just be impossible lol. I wonder if there is some way SE could set up the ability for PS3 users to login to Vent/TS/Skype/Mumble but not send anything - perhaps only one direction could make it more feasible..

They'd have to make some weird account service creator at home base to get into those PC apps though, unless there is some API / coworking with each company (I think, I've never networked more then a lan game.. which is nothing pretty much .. lol). Maybe they can create an API to send voice data to ps3 players and let players make their own plugins like for Mumble.

I dont know but I hope they explore at least the bare minimum - listening to other players.

I'd hate to see PS3 players not get into parties because they cant listen to the raid leader (in my experience "listen or gtfo" happens frequently (sometimes "mic")).

Ooo wait.... You said Steam. You can do voice and play games in Portal 2 with PC players. If FFXIV:ARR had Steam support it could happen.... lol But such a collaboration would be unlikely.

:O - Is it good quality? If SE could get the game to grab and send data to one of the 3d party applications available to PC users that could be a good compromise.. "Have it if you need it, otherwise its invisible".

[Zumi]

Even if they did put an official voice chat in the game wouldn't it end up being ignored?

Blizzard put in official voice chat for WoW and guess what nobody uses it because Vent/Mumble/TS/Skype offer better quality, and people prefer their 3rd party VoIP programs to one that's provided in game. People in a guild rather pay for their own vent or mumble server then use the in game voice chat.

[Ziar]

Yes just what I want...listening to idiots scream into the mic...

Would spend more time muting players than actually playing

[Zehira]

Even if they did put an official voice chat in the game wouldn't it end up being ignored?

Maybe... If it was for PS3 players then they would be forced to use an in-game voice chat feature.

If Square Enix is really going to build one then maybe 70%-90% of the player-base would ignore me or kick me out of their party for not using a mic. It's just happened to me a million times in Xbox Live (I look at you Left 4 Dead 2...)

[Firon]

Even if they did put an official voice chat in the game wouldn't it end up being ignored?

Blizzard put in official voice chat for WoW and guess what nobody uses it because Vent/Mumble/TS/Skype offer better quality, and people prefer their 3rd party VoIP programs to one that's provided in game. People in a guild rather pay for their own vent or mumble server then use the in game voice chat.

Everyone who plays wow is on pc of course they don't need it this is about ps3 players.

[Shougun]

Maybe... If it was for PS3 players then they would be forced to use an in-game voice chat feature.

If Square Enix is really going to build one then maybe 70%-90% of the player-base would ignore me or kick me out of their party for not using a mic. It's just happened to me a million times in Xbox Live (I look at you Left 4 Dead 2...)

Well, to me, this is about getting less people ignored. Its unfortunate that even if given the option you couldn't do anything about it.. If you've got any ideas for functionality you should recommend it (probably in another thread since they wouldn't relate XD). Like those markers (tagging) should be helpful right? With addons coming you may find some special UI features as well.