So I don't have a mic. So what?

[orangebandguy]

I never used to let anything other than my minigun do the talking for me. Although a mic does help sometimes.

 

[Aqualung]

On a side note, what about dumb people? People who can't talk would have no need for a mic, yet may well enjoy gaming as much as anyone else. Where do people stand on that issue?

Also, what about women? I've tried talking on XBox Live before, and nearly every time, whether it's L4D, COD, or- well, anything, I always get guys bitching about how I'm playing, whether I be better or worse. It's sickening.

 

[teh_gunslinger]

I can't stand mics when you've got people screaming murder over one kill they got. It's just annoying, I just like playing and doing my own thing.

But like someone said above, if you're playing co-op a uselful way of communicating would help (like in RES5).

That actually raises a point I've been wondering about. I don't know if you play on Live or whatever, but I often hear stories from Halo that the opposing guys are screaming at you? Is that true? Is games played with 'All Talk' on? If so, why? At least in TDM and CTF it seems silly.

I don't have a 360, but I've encountered the issue with Halo a few times (when I've played it). It happens for me on Killzone 2 and CoD as well so...

You just got to mute them

Yes, there is always the glorious mute button. I was just thinking that not being able to shout at the opponents would at least remove some of the blatant abuse. At least in my mind that makes sense. But thanks for the reply.

 

[arcstone]

They aren't that expensive are they?

I got a pretty cheap table top mic, and it works pretty well.


...I just hope this statement doesn't make me the elitist scourge of the internet. :/

 

[irishstormtrooper]

If a game doesn't have a way for squads to stick together without mics, there's something deeply wrong with it. I don't have one either, but I haven't received any hate for it.

 

[Snotnarok]

You can get a good mic for 15 bucks, why not just get one and use it when people want you to and not worry about it?

 

[andrat]

I have the mic for the 360 but it's hardly worth it. Either nobody talks and it's pointless or EVERYONE talks and they're obnoxious 14 year olds broadcasting hip-hop, which is equally pointless.

Hey!
I take issue with that. I fit into the teenager demographic, and I hate hip-hop. Also I generally don't yell into my mic like hell is after me, although there are some exceptions. Usually it consists of "Nice kill" "Enemy here" "heal me" or something else like that.

And I play L4D and TF2 and such on the PC with a mic, but it doesn't bother me when people don't have one. When people do start singing I wanna kill 'em ^.^

 

[Rawker]

I understand not plugging it in on halo or cod or something, but games like left for dead is kind a team based game, so I could understand how people might get annoyed. my thing is, things like skate, were pretty the only reason you get on the multiplayer is it talk to people, the rest you can do by yourself, without lags or general idiots.. (unless you are an acheivement-hound.) Then why wouldn't you?

 

[thiosk]

Whatever. Maybe you are good at the game. Maybe you don't need a mic.

But most online gamers have been burned enough times by the mic-less dipshits that they don't want to put up with it anymore.

If you don't want to use a mic, do what i do:

play a single player game.

 

[Eatbrainz]

I have a mic but i hardly ever use it, im just shy about talking to people on the phone or things like that, especially with my family around, you can imagine they wouldnt be happy if all of a sudden while playing WoW i shout "You fucking prat! i TOLD you i was having a mana break! do you WANT healing or not?!"

 

[Obrien Xp]

You don't really need a mic. My friend plays BF 1943 on his PS3 without a mic np. He once was on late so the Frenchies were on and this occured.

French 8 year olds dad: (garbled and angry)
fr 8yo: OUI PAPA! (crying)
Brit: Bloody Frogs!

there's also a lot of annoying kids and annoying people with funny accents (no offense) so my friend keeps the chat volume at near min.

I've only ever used my mic for random chats on vent when I'm playing gw or something over Xfire, never really seen much of a need for it.

 

[Lordmarkus]

90 % of all the L4D servers I join, noone has a mic on. Very frustrating for me but I can live with it.

 

[slipknot4]

Can't be arsed to plug my mic in. I will get a Steelseries Pro Gaming Siberia Red this Christmas so i guess things will be different around that time

 

[Pimppeter2]

I have a headset, but its rare that I find someone that I am willing to talk to.

 

[Trivun]

You can get a good mic for 15 bucks, why not just get one and use it when people want you to and not worry about it?

I guess I could do that. Trouble is, it's not worth it since I'd hardly ever use it anyway, and I tried using one before (the old one that came with my parents' PC years ago). It didn't work. If I'm only going to be using it for L4D, which I don't have time to play much anyway now, then it's not worth it. I'll just find servers where you don't get kicked for not having a mic, though I do see peoples points that it's a pretty vital communication tool for the game.

 

[Snotnarok]

You can get a good mic for 15 bucks, why not just get one and use it when people want you to and not worry about it?

I guess I could do that. Trouble is, it's not worth it since I'd hardly ever use it anyway, and I tried using one before (the old one that came with my parents' PC years ago). It didn't work. If I'm only going to be using it for L4D, which I don't have time to play much anyway now, then it's not worth it. I'll just find servers where you don't get kicked for not having a mic, though I do see peoples points that it's a pretty vital communication tool for the game.

Some people prefer it, it's a 15 dollar tool that you can have just incase someone wants to use it. I like having people with mics around to chat with so it's not just a silent game. I'm not saying I'd kick you if you didn't but it's just something I prefer.

 

[Timotei]

I have microphones. I just don't use them. Mostly out of the fear of constantly hearing "OMG A G1RL!!!1!1!".

 

[willard3]

I believe that if you go online with the intent of playing a co-op based game, it's just common courtesy to have a mic or a good method of communication.

Some people can manage to be good co-operative team mates without the use of a mic, but these people are few and far between.

/thread

If you keep game chat enabled through your TV when you don't have a mic, you can still hear strategy/orders your team is giving. It's really whether you choose to work with your team or go gung-ho.

The players that Escapists complain about are the guys who enter a co-op or strategy game and proceed to do their own thing.

 

[Ziadaine_v1legacy]

I hate microphones. CoD2, people who are 14 sound like their older then me, their microphone sucks in terms of static, and I cant listen to music with kids screaming thru the damn thing.

LAN's on the other hand, they become useful and pack a multitude of laughter when your Zombie Slaying at Midnight and Drunk.

And Windows XP seems to Despise USB Headsets...