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[Melra]

I have a mic, but I sure as hell don't speak to randoms. I have no desire for it, if I play with randoms I just play for the pure lols and play the I feel like at that time. When I play with friends, I use mic and focus on working as a team with those people.

[Pee Jae]

But... but, I don't have a **** mic!!!!! I'm on PS3 and I only ever play Bronze matches anyway. Played a great handful of games with a couple of young'ns the other day who were just talking up a storm on their mics. Doesn't bug me in the least. Just please don't play music on your mic. That's annoying even if I like your music.

[Paul Sedgmore]

Syokhan wrote...

Aedolon wrote...

A significant portion of players actually may not speak English well enough to feel comfortable with a mic. We're not all American.

This. I think that for most people, understanding English isn't really a problem. Speaking it, on the other hand... yeah. The one time I actually tried to talk a little, I was made fun of. That's not a very good incentive for using your mic.

By the way, does anyone know how/if we can change servers? I've tried changing the language and locale on my Xbox, but still ended up with US players.

There is no way to force Xbox LIVE to only connect to local servers unfortunatly. LIVE should be setting you up with rooms that you are having the best connection with so I assume with the relitivly low numbers playing the demo consistantly which would explain why you are getting put into US rooms. Hopefully this will be better for you in the full game.

As for the OP I use my mic when there are others in the room with a mic, if not there is no point and I haven't really had too much trouble even on silver with groups not working together without mics.

[incinerator950]

Sorry, the majority of Live matches have been nothing but Americans for me. I've run into a few UK players, two Australians, and one misplaced Russian who I'm blaming for the horrible amount of lag that night.

Modifié par incinerator950, 22 février 2012 - 11:05 .

[Trinity66]

OP, looks like you need to team up with some friends, instead of raging at people who might not even have a mic, like me. You know, not everyone is taking this co-op as serious as some kids with cod matches.. Some of us play for fun and still kicking ass.

[tangalin]

Trinity66 wrote...

OP, looks like you need to team up with some friends, instead of raging at people who might not even have a mic, like me. You know, not everyone is taking this co-op as serious as some kids with cod matches.. Some of us play for fun and still kicking ass.

I used to not have a mic, but then... you know the rest.

Seriously though, there is no reason not to have a mic if you are doing any time sensitive online gaming. You can literally go to a dollar store and buy one that, while may not be the greatest, is still servicable enough to scream PHANTOM into your team mates ears at a decibel level that will likely make that the last thing they ever hear.

[Had-to-say]

You don't want just anyone on that mic.

[dachabob]

Melrache wrote...

I have a mic, but I sure as hell don't speak to randoms. I have no desire for it, if I play with randoms I just play for the pure lols and play the I feel like at that time. When I play with friends, I use mic and focus on working as a team with those people.

+1.   I have little to no interest in talking to (or even listening to) randoms.  My mic is for gaming with friends.

Modifié par dachabob, 22 février 2012 - 12:38 .

[Prom001]

Have one, used it a few times, olny so often does somebody answer. so fare i didnt need it for bronze & silver, havmnt play gold yet.

Would have no rpblem with it. Also most info is not needed. If people look and see you will not need it that often.

[Adhin]

My 'favorite' thing so far, is searching for games... and constantly finding some low N7 rank, **** with a lvl 1 character, another lvl 5 in the room - no mics, all trying to tackle Gold. Seriously? Gold...You guys want to try gold and you haven't even hit lvl 2 yet? Your still using Avenger I? Gold?

*sighs*

This game needs a button for facepalm pictures to show up for people so I can smack it before I leave to try and find something else less absurd.

...that said I've tried that a few times just to see them all die horribly. It can be amusing for a little bit.

[Arcadian Legend]

Liber320 wrote...

I've been through so many matches that have made it to complete extraction without mics

In fact, the vast majority of the time people either don't have mics or have them but don't talk, and we still manage to work pretty damn well as a team.

[KuldarYldrad]

Syokhan wrote...

Aedolon wrote...

A significant portion of players actually may not speak English well enough to feel comfortable with a mic. We're not all American.

This. I think that for most people, understanding English isn't really a problem. Speaking it, on the other hand... yeah. The one time I actually tried to talk a little, I was made fun of. That's not a very good incentive for using your mic.

Pretty much this.

[hawat333]

I used to turn down the volume even on the incoming voice chat below gold. Screaming "Left flank, left flank, left flank, f...in noobs" breaks the immersion, so I only listen to this type of civilized communication when it's really needed. And there are way too many screamers on the chat. So I keep 'em silent.

[marshalleck]

Not going to turn on my mic for OP. Don't need it for bronze/silver, and I don't care to listen to your useless advice just as I'm sure you don't care for mine. I'm fully capable of being situationally aware and working with my team on my own, thanks.  And I'd rather people leave their mics off anyways. I don't need to hear your screaming children in the background, or your PC case fans that sound like a 747, or whatever it is you're watching on television. Don't be that guy with the mic set to always on. OP's advice in this thread is terrible.

Modifié par marshalleck, 22 février 2012 - 01:13 .

[HolyAvenger]

Adhin wrote...

My 'favorite' thing so far, is searching for games... and constantly finding some low N7 rank, **** with a lvl 1 character, another lvl 5 in the room - no mics, all trying to tackle Gold. Seriously? Gold...You guys want to try gold and you haven't even hit lvl 2 yet? Your still using Avenger I? Gold?

*sighs*

This game needs a button for facepalm pictures to show up for people so I can smack it before I leave to try and find something else less absurd.

...that said I've tried that a few times just to see them all die horribly. It can be amusing for a little bit.

There is a glitch in the matchmaking system. If you search for bronze games you can STILL get dumped in gold/silver games and lobbies. Its happened to me. 

Usually I point out they are in a Gold lobby and they leave:lol:

[Wulfram]

I don't have a mic, I still seem to do OK on Silver.

[ArkkAngel007]

My mic is out for my PC, and I don't know when I'll be getting a new one (need a whole headset, for consideration for those who don't want to hear everything going on in the game that I room with). For that reason and key bindings, I've been a bit hesitant in jumping into what will be my Mass Effect 3 system of choice.

Honestly, I can cooperate fairly well without a mic. As long as most of the remainder of the team are vocal, I can do my part in providing support. However, with the degree of flak coming in from the last wave of Silver and Gold, my silence would be a real issue.

360 though I'm very vocal, and will speak with randoms if they instigate the communication. However, if they are being silent and won't even give a "hey" or whatever in the lobby or when boots touch down, then I'm not going to waste my breath.

[maxulic]

I have a mic but English is not my first language so as much as I can speak (write) it with no issue, talking is a different matter and people would actually have a hard time, on top of that I would sound like an idiot.

Yes a mic helps, but good players also do the trick. When 2 people are on a Guardian you don't need a mic to tell the other one you're going to flank him so that he can be shot in the back, it should be a given to any player. Now I do admit that there were times when I wanted to warn someone that a Phantom was closing on him (but back to my previous point: a good player with good situation awareness also helps).

Lastly the MP part of this game needs a text chat window kinda like a MMO.

Modifié par maxulic, 22 février 2012 - 01:33 .

[thoththeblack]

I can see how having a mic would be useful on Gold.

On the other hand? I don't want to hear you swearing. My children might be nearby.

I don't want to listen to two people spend all their time chatting instead of playing. You can use a phone for that.

I have no desire to listen to homophobic or racist slurs.

[Team Value]

I've only heard anyone using a mic a handful of times and it's always been some jerk saying something stupid like, "You guys really suck" or something of the sort, so no thanks.

[HolyAvenger]

I'll yell out warnings and stuff even if no one else is talking.

[Kronner]

I don't have a mic. We still won on Gold without a mic or any communication. I mean, the maps are small and it is fairly obvious what to do in a given moment. I enjoy hearing other players though and it may be helpful at times

Besides, my Czech accent would probably scare people away LOL.

Modifié par Kronner, 22 février 2012 - 01:55 .

[wirelesstkd]

I want to get a mic. I was in a random game one night with two guys who were engaged in a fun conversation about Quarian biology and the history of the Geth. I wish I could have joined it.

Beyond that, there is clearly a game play advantage at times.Last night a Phantom took me out in front of a turret. I knew my team mate would be running to res me (he did) and I knew he would die, too (he did). I had wanted to warn him. Plus, when you're in spectator mode, with a mic you can work the person you're watching if he's about to get flanked. There are definitely a lot of benefits to a mic