We dont require any kind of vcp use aside from raids. Obviously the 8 people raiding will need to use some sort of vcp. We have a FC ventrillo server that some of us hang out in almost anytime we are on. It has multiple rooms so you and your friends are welcome to come hang out anytime or hang out in one of the other rooms by yourself or even use your own vcp. Obviously we encourage anyone who wants to be social to hang out and mess around with us in vent but it is in no way required aside from end game raiding