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| CCP Games Launches Voice Communication in EVE Online CCP Games has announced the integration of voice communication into Sci-Fi Massively Multiplayer Online Game, EVE Online. Players will now be able to speak to each other for better coordination, negotiation, socializing and planning. The addition of voice adds a new dimension to the game used by over 160,000 active players. EVE Voice gives players the ability to communicate with each other directly from within the game without the use of third party communication applications. This will enhance coordination of players during intense gameplay such as battles, improve inter-player negotiations, enrich planning and bring a new facet to social interaction, as it will now be an integrated part of the game. EVE Voice is fully integrated into the EVE client software, eliminating the need for third party applications, which take up computer resources, require a dedicated voice server, and pose a security risk. Features of EVE Voice include: - High quality ? offers sound quality which is considerably higher than other IP-based communication applications; - Player to player direct chat ? with talk indicator to show which player is speaking; - Group chat ? allowing corporation, fleet, or alliance members to communicate one-to-many within a dedicated audio channel; - Sub-group chat ? allowing smaller groups within a corporation, such as a squad or gang, to discuss specific topics among themselves; - Group leader talk ? instantly mutes other players on the group's audio channel ensuring the leader's instructions can be heard clearly during crucial times, such as in the heat of battle; - Map integration ? shows where players are when speaking, allowing better coordination of tactical assaults, reconnaissance or search and rescue missions; - Moderator controls ? allows leaders to kick other players off the audio channel (in case of abuse, for instance), to mute them (so they can hear but not be heard), ban (prevent them from accessing the audio channel) and un-ban players. EVE Voice has been developed in partnership with Vivox, which will also operate the service. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Game News :: home page |