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[bonemage]

Just a question, but are we as a goup going to have some sort of priority list for all the TS servers that are coming up.  I know I have done some questing lately with guild members on Bonemage's TS, but as we get new ones set up, it may become a bit cumbersome trying to get everyone connected on TS when trying to build up groups.  Just something to think about from an organizational standpoint, it seems to me.  :)
VoiceMan
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With the domain name of the TS server the same as our community, it seems to me that Bolty has trumped us all with his setup. His is the official one as far as I'm concerned, and I would prefer to leave mine as just a backup when the main one is down/crowded. The great thing about one TS server for all lurkers, is that it's easier to talk with lurkers on other realms/games, and most right now have been a little more realm specific. I'm also much more comfortable knowing everyone who is connecting to my server, with me whispering out the connection information for any that don't have it.

TeamSpeak also makes it easy to have several servers with stored connection information so switching servers (if needed) will be simple. Use "Connect" rather than "Quick Connect" on the client and you'll see the additional options.

A couple notes about TS: A lot of new TS users require some tweaking with audio settings, and can cause looping by default, and by looping I mean every player's broadcast speech is replayed back by the improperly configured user. It's a huge headache and it's quite annoying. If you find yourself replaying and people complain it's you (the person with the problemd often doesn't hear it), create a channel for yourself and for whoever might be helping you. If I'm available, I'll join your channel and offer help if you desire, just whisper me. Be advised that a looping user can be muted by the other players (and likely will be for sanity's sake), so even if you fix the issue you might be muted by everyone else, so a whisper to another player is appropriate when you're ready to test.

Also, if you are going to use a mic and join in the speaking, remember that your mic will likely pick up your speakers, and headphones are recommended to prevent this. Headsets are best and inexpensive because table top mics aren't always the best, and because most of us don't play in proper ergonomic positions all the time, and slouching puts you too far from the mic if it's a tabletop.