42 réponses à ce sujet

[Baby Quarian]

I will PM you!

[Zeke0]

Good luck chocks.

[Nicegil2012]

Hola como estas? Solo habla cosas simples como "good game" y con tiempo te acostumbras. No te preocupes de lo que vayan a pensar la otra gente. Whaaaaaaat?

[Melee or Die]

Chocky, just be you. If it genuinely bothers you bit, ease into it. And the way to get over the awkwardness is just to do it. Commit it to it not being perfect and just keep doing it and you'll realize how easy it is.

I'm shy as hell, too. But the only thing you get from being shy is: You get to watch everybody else have fun. So join a party, talk. If you don't like somebody, mute 'em. Don't argue with 'em because you might just want to take your headset/mic off afterwards.

Anyways, I hope you use your mic and have a good time!

[ComradeShepard7]

PC players know better than to talk t strangers.

[INVADERONE]

No te preocupes Choky. Un saludo simple es suficiente. Yo soy una persona muy social pero no todos son igual. Lo que sugiero es simple. Digas cosas como "Hi! o !Hola! y ya cuando terminastes de jugar por el dia pues digas cosas como "good game" o "buen juego".

Cuando te sientes mas comodo con las personas con quien juegas en xbox las palabras te vendran. Tambien recuerdate que las conversaciones son con dos personas. Las otras personas que son mas social te haran preguntas que te ayudara a responder mejor y ponerte mas comodo con ellos. Sabes que aqui tienes un amigo y si quieres hablar estoy disponible.

o y TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKT

[Salarian Jesus]

Actually, it's the same for me with the twist that English is not my native language. When I first got into SPECTRE X parties with "big" names like Invader, Ashen, Biggs, Disciple and all the other "pre-reform" Spectres, I was afraid to say anything, really.

When I ran some speedruns with Arelex people, I had to talk and that kind of broke a barrier. I'm not saying that I'm really talkative on the mic still, but now I can coordinate with people with whom I've either played before or not (like when we ran some Platinum duos with Kocka without having played any games before).

Language competence is not a question for me though, as my English is fairly good (or I'd like to think so that it is). I am/was just afraid to use it.

Modifié par kaxas92, 11 juillet 2013 - 07:39 .

[kouzrah]

I remember first time I said "Hi" I felt very shy. You have to test it first with friends you feel comfortable with. Once you made sure it's working, start with the small things. "Hi" or "thank you". Don't think too much about talking a lot. Just try to express small things. Feelings, laughs. When you're used to it, it will feel more natural.
I'm still pretty self conscious about my bad english myself but I try not to think too much about it. It's too much fun to be able to communicate with your teammates.

[HeroicMass]

I hear my laughter is a good way to liven people up. Feel free to join a party of mine anytime. We will make you into a socialite real soon.

[Creator Limbs]

The first time I used my mic, I had just gotten it and I didn't actually know anyone. I started talking to a few guys that had mics after we'd just finished a bronze run. I thanked them for the games and they sent me friend requests. I played a few more games with them after that. Mostly they'd start by joking with each other, because they knew each other irl and I would add a comment or two - I'm actually a very shy person.

The only reason I started chatting with the people that got me into my mic usage was because we were introduced through a mutual "friend" and so I felt comfortable because that friend was around. This friend that introduced me walked me through my very first (and accidental!) gold match, so that's how I got to know him. I played a few games here and there with him before we got comfortable making conversation.

As for these random BSNers that I've added, I sort of rely on them to talk because if no one else talks then I won't have much to say...

It's really just dependent on your comfort level. If you feel comfortable discussing something or you have a topic, bring it up. Otherwise, start out small...say thanks, ask questions about the game, etc.

[Grun7mas7er]

Start out simple by saying "fabulous" periodically through the game. When the moment is right, you will know. Once you feel more comfortable, you can move on to advanced phrases like "biower pls" and "working as intended".

But cereally, be you. Nobody expects you to carry the conversation, etc.

[Magniflyer]

I only know your laugh from the legendary vids, HM. And thats the kind of laugh which makes other people do so to no matter what the reason is. Do want to run with you xD

I learned a lot of english thanks to playing me3mp for 9months. Mainly thanks to you guys. Worked out when I was on vacation in London

And yes there are people and chairs, some guys I just didnt know what to talk about, some people I get on really fast...like the second ones more:)

all of the bsners Ive played with yet were really great ppl and I was not afraid to hurt the beautiful english language just to lol a lot. Even if they dont speak

I dont know how to start a good conversation yet though:(

[Supreme Leech]

I'm forced into using my mic. I really don't like talking while i'm playing, in fact I really hate it, but I'm constantly getting countless party invites, I never understood why people want to chat with me on xbox, it's very weird, especially because I don't know any of them in real life. Why do people insist on sending party invites and on chatting while playing? Unless you know the people in real life, it's very weird. I only use my mic because I suppose it would be rude not to accept constant invites from people I've been playing with regularly. I have to put it down regularly because I just don't have the energy to talk sometimes.

Rant over.

Modifié par XFG-65, 11 juillet 2013 - 08:22 .

[Jeremiah12LGeek]

You might find yourself more comfortable if you have several people talking. Sometimes, if only two people are on mic, it can feel awkward, if they don't know each other well.

I'd say try it when in a game with people you know well (by Forum/Online Gaming standards) before trying it with PuGs.

Mostly, I would say that if you're uncomfortable, don't force yourself, unless you feel you're missing out on the experience. Then maybe approach it gradually, a little at a time, to allow your comfort to progress naturally.

[Dr. Tim Whatley]

Next time you're in a party, just say hello. You can be quiet for the most part and only make comments relevant to the game, e.g. "I'll revive you". You pretty much ease your way into it that way.

[Creator Limbs]

XFG-65 wrote...

I'm forced into using my mic. I really don't like talking while i'm playing, in fact I really hate it, but I'm constantly getting countless party invites, I never understood why people want to chat with me on xbox, it's very weird, especially because I don't know any of them in real life. Why do people insist on sending party invites and on chatting while playing? Unless you know the people in real life, it's very weird.

Rant over.

You're on the internet talking to a bunch of strangers right now. I'm sorry you had to find out this way.

Modifié par prostheticlimbs, 11 juillet 2013 - 08:21 .

[Supreme Leech]

prostheticlimbs wrote...

You're on the internet talking to a bunch of strangers right now. I'm sorry you had to find out this way.

I'm forever alone

[StoxRegalia]

Hmm. I used to not talk at all on live. Eventually I just started saying what's up or GGs. Then I started giving out buts of info about the game. Calling out enemies, letting teammates know I had their back. Now I just talk. Its a gradual process. Eventually it will feel weird not to talk.

Modifié par Notorious P I G, 11 juillet 2013 - 08:28 .

[CrimsonN7]

prostheticlimbs wrote...

The first time I used my mic, I had just gotten it and I didn't actually know anyone. I started talking to a few guys that had mics after we'd just finished a bronze run. I thanked them for the games and they sent me friend requests. I played a few more games with them after that. Mostly they'd start by joking with each other, because they knew each other irl and I would add a comment or two - I'm actually a very shy person.

The only reason I started chatting with the people that got me into my mic usage was because we were introduced through a mutual "friend" and so I felt comfortable because that friend was around. This friend that introduced me walked me through my very first (and accidental!) gold match, so that's how I got to know him. I played a few games here and there with him before we got comfortable making conversation.

As for these random BSNers that I've added, I sort of rely on them to talk because if no one else talks then I won't have much to say...

It's really just dependent on your comfort level. If you feel comfortable discussing something or you have a topic, bring it up. Otherwise, start out small...say thanks, ask questions about the game, etc.

Limbs shy pfft gurl pls. You're quite the chatterbox when we play!

[NuclearTech76]

Step1:Turn on mic.
Step2: Play with Aholes like manbearpig that blow you up with possessed abominations
Step3: Dog cuss your teammates.

[StoxRegalia]

NuclearTech76 wrote...

Step1:Turn on mic.
Step2: Play with Aholes like manbearpig that blow you up with possessed abominations
Step3: Dog cuss your teammates.

I cant be held responsible for what happens when people are surrounded by Abombs

[GriM_AoD]

Lots of good responses here, and I'm sure BQ will do her part in PM.


My suggestion? Dutch courage.
Yep.. that old one... the solution to every problem a guy could ever have. ;P