In game voice (VOIP)

**pevergreen** · 02-02-2009, 11:59

I do not believe so. AFAIK Gampespy (the multiplayer platform RTW and M2TW use) does not have voice chat.

Nothing has been said about VOIP in ETW.

**Polemists** · 02-02-2009, 12:47

Despite the fact I loathe VOIP with a passion that bridles my desires for a DEMO

They have not said anything, and usually being VOIP enabled is one of those back of the game box features. So if they havn't said anything, I wouldn't bet on it.

**Tomisama** · 02-02-2009, 13:01

Steam it's self provides message and chat, inside and outside games

Chat with your friends while gaming
With Steam's "Friends" service, you can talk to your friends while you play. You can also see when they're playing games and easily join the same servers together.

http://store.steampowered.com/about/

Maybe not the same as a chat built-into the game, but will work nicely for team play.

**Polemists** · 02-02-2009, 13:11

easily

So far I have found that word misleading. Steam is many things, some useful, and it's chat when it works, does Rival voip but i've never found it easy.

**pevergreen** · 02-02-2009, 13:51

Ingame chat will most likely still be easier to use.

Not that I have used steam chat for a while...

**YellowMelon** · 02-02-2009, 16:32

I agree it would be a nice feature. I suggested it to CA like a year ago when I wrote a massive letter explaining what MP features are a necessity. M2TW and RTW do not have anything like this, which is why I own a vent server.

**Phog_of_War** · 02-03-2009, 04:38

Well, Ventrilo it is then. Or the included Steam chat.

However seeing as most people (the ones that responded anyway) will be using text based strategy, seems I will have to limber up my fingers before a battle. Heeeyyyy, that gives me an idea!

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Phog of War Presents::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-----------------------E:TW Hand and Finger Warmups----------------
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Coming Soon on DVD!!

Only $19.95 (Thats only 14.12 GBP for you Brits out there!!! Cheers!)

**Polemists** · 02-03-2009, 08:18

Lol, this is so not my generation.

I got into RTS's back during Starcraft one before voicechat took off, I still prefer old fashioned typing. I'm even fine with those old voice commands Age of Empires had. I just don't like to hear another person's whiny voice over a microphone, ruins atmosphere for me. :)

Of course that dvd would sell more.....if there was.......a demo