Dead Men Walking

If there is anyone about who'd like to test Ventrilo with me, I have a server up Dead Men Racing (of course) 82.34.43.77:3784 password deadtalk
Just to see if it offers a better alternative.  :unsure:

works sweet :)

Thanks Jas :) I must say I'm gobsmacked at the quality.  :thumbsup:

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Thanks Jas :) I must say I'm gobsmacked at the quality. :thumbsup:

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It's limited to 8 clients though isn't it?

It is indeed but how often, if ever, have we had more than 8 people on? Well, ok we have had 8 on quite often as I now recall.  :blush:  
One thing we discovered is that GTL doesn't screech in yer ear'ole when connecting. It's well worth a serious try imho.

Download the client here (http://www.ventrilo.com/)

i just got ts working and now you want me to........ oh ok then :wink:

First night only three of us on, but very clear and no apparent issues.  :)

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First night only three of us on, but very clear and no apparent issues. :)

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Just wait until I try!

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Just wait until I try!

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We're only trying 'cos of you ;)

:blush:  I never knew you cared!   :D

Thanks chaps, just downloaded client will try tonight though may not have time for racing, this work thing seems to be getting in the way.  :(

Well me thinks I have it set up but there isn't anyone there right now.  Should have more time tomorrow.

damnit - I keep getting dropped with a "cdonnection lost" message :(
from GTL that is ... not yet tried ventrillo

Out of time myself now.  Hope you have better luck with the connection tomorrow.

I regularly use Vent with 40 people on it, it works really well and is very clear.

I couldn't even get a connection  :huh:

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I couldn't even get a connection :huh:

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Maybe I didn't have the server up. I'll stick it on after 1800hrs GMT

If you are having trouble connecting to the server make sure that you do NOT, I repeat NOT, use the port number that DoorMan has so kindly provided. It is a dyslexic version of the correct one. Just use the default port instead  :P   :whistle:

QuoteOriginally posted by Sn00ks@Jun 13 2006, 10:25 PM
If you are having trouble connecting to the server make sure that you do NOT, I repeat NOT, use the port number that DoorMan has so kindly provided. It is a dyslexic version of the correct one. Just use the default port instead :P  :whistle:

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What?  :unsure:

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I regularly use Vent with 40 people on it, it works really well and is very clear.

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Is that a rented server or a *cough* engineered server?

James might find this useful


Q: Sometimes I broadcast "static".

Research has shown this problem to be either directly caused by XP or a combination of the OS and sound card drivers. Some machines are also prone to generating static when the server is configured to use a 22Khz sample rate vs. the default 11Khz. But even then not everyone will have this problem.

Static also tends to be induced on XP systems if you have more then one program monitoring the same sound card's input device (i.e. using in-game voice comms while using Ventrilo) or if another program in the background tries to manipulate the same sound card's mixer and controls.

There is also a bind feature called "Reset sound input device" which can be used to stop static until the next time it happens. However, you might need to reset it several times to make it actually stop. There will be a 3 second delay after you press the bind and before you can start transmitting again.

Please be advised that the Static and Robotic problems are not caused by Ventrilo. They are either OS or sound card driver related.

    1) Try using a USB based microphone.
    2) Enable any onboard sound and use it for your microphone input.
    3) In setup enable the "Use DirectSound for input device". This might help.

Thanks, I shall examine this carefully and then cock up any implementation.  At least I'm consistant!

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What? :unsure:

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Rented I think Doorman - do you want me to find out how much it costs?

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James might find this useful
Q: Sometimes I broadcast "static".

Research has shown this problem to be either directly caused by XP or a combination of the OS and sound card drivers. Some machines are also prone to generating static when the server is configured to use a 22Khz sample rate vs. the default 11Khz. But even then not everyone will have this problem.

Static also tends to be induced on XP systems if you have more then one program monitoring the same sound card's input device (i.e. using in-game voice comms while using Ventrilo) or if another program in the background tries to manipulate the same sound card's mixer and controls.

There is also a bind feature called "Reset sound input device" which can be used to stop static until the next time it happens. However, you might need to reset it several times to make it actually stop. There will be a 3 second delay after you press the bind and before you can start transmitting again.

Please be advised that the Static and Robotic problems are not caused by Ventrilo. They are either OS or sound card driver related.

  1) Try using a USB based microphone.
  2) Enable any onboard sound and use it for your microphone input.
  3) In setup enable the "Use DirectSound for input device". This might help.

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Wow good post.

Well we came to the conclusion that it had to be my system last night when I had the same issue with ventrilo as I had with TS.  I'm going to try to make sure I have the latest drivers for my sound card first, if that does not fix it I will try to run the mike from the on board sound.  Failing that I'll just have to mess with a reset button for the sound system.  Will give it a whirl tonight if some of you chaps are around.

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Rented I think Doorman - do you want me to find out how much it costs?

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No thanks. I had a dig around and they vary from loadsamoney to about £63 a year for a 25 man server from Hurricane Host. Something we'll think about.

I think we'd all agree that the trial has been a success - even JamesB ;)

So check this thread (http://forum.deadmen.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14752) for details of the official dMW Ventrilo Server.

Many thanks to Doorman for providing the trial server. Much appreciated.

Thanks all, yes it seems much better and even if I can't stop my machine broadcasting static after circuit changes at least in this I can map a button to reset the sound controller and restore tranquility to your eardrums.

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I think we'd all agree that the trial has been a success - even JamesB ;)

So check this thread (http://forum.deadmen.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14752) for details of the official dMW Ventrilo Server.

Many thanks to Doorman for providing the trial server. Much appreciated.

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Aw shucks, twern't nuthin'  :blush: