Mr Fox
05-06-2009, 04:01 PM
Ventrilo Instructions
Whenever we have a online rFactor race or FPS game, we use a voice chat program called Ventrilo in order to communicate better. Talking with other people while playing a game is a lot more fun when you don't have to stop playing to type, and I'd highly recommend it for improving teamwork as well as just shooting the breeze. Installing and using it are straightforward, but setting it up can be a little intimidating at first.
Once Downloaded and installed, (http://www.ventrilo.com/)
1) Click the -> to the far right of User Name.
1a) Click New and fill out the name you want other people to see you on Ventrilo as.
1b) Enter a description if you want (only visible to you) and then press Ok to close the Setup User screen.
2) Click the -> to the far right of Server.
2a) Click New and fill out the name you want to describe the server as. This is for your use only; I named it =UGN=
2b) Under Hostname, enter vent1.ugn.com.au, then enter in the port tab Port:5615, then press Ok to close the Connection Editor screen.
3) Press Connect. You will see your User Name underneath =UGN= Server with a [G] next to it G stands for Guest. You are currently in the New Apps room. Short for new applications.
3a) You will need to page an Admin for registration as you wont be able to wonder through the server just yet. He will ask you for a password for your account by either voice or privte chat. We are creating your account so have a PW in mind that you would like to use prior to paging an admin. So if you see an unsual box come up its a private chat box. Please dont shut it down. Once your reged with the server you will then log out and then back in with your new PW.
And you're done! Hold down LeftAlt to transmit your voice to the rest of us. Be aware that if the game you play uses LeftAlt, or you think you'll be alt-tabbing, you may want to remap it. See the first optional set of steps below.
Remember, sometimes the server goes down, so don't panic! PM myself or Brit if you're sure all your settings are correct.
Optional - Change the key to start transmitting voice (default is LeftAlt)
4) Click Setup.
4a) Make sure Use Push-To-Talk Hotkey is checked.
4b) Underneath the checkboxes, click the text box next to Hotkey.
4c) Press the key that you want to hold down in order to transmit voice. You will see the text change to that key. Do not press any more keys before taking the focus away from that box (which you can do by clicking another box or button, like Ok).
4d) If you do not want this key to function in the game (for example, having it bring up an dialog box or activating a skill every time you talk), check Discard Hotkey.
Optional - Change how loud you sound
5) Doubleclick the volume icon in your taskbar.
5a) If you do not see the Microphone slider, go into Options -> Properties and check it. Also make sure that Options -> Advanced Properties is checked.
5b) Increase the Microphone volume slider.
5c) If you want to increase volume at the possible expense of increasing background noise, click Advanced underneath Microphone.
5d) Find the tab that has the checkbox Microphone Gain Control and check it.
Optional - Change how loud you sound/how loud other people sound within Ventrilo
6) Click Setup.
6a) In the Voice tab in the Amplifiers box, modify Outbound and/or Inbound.
6b) Outbound controls how loud your voice is transmitted.
6c) Inbound controls how loud incoming voices are heard.
Optional - Set up voice-activated voice transmission. We dont allow this while in racing channels but the FPS guys might be different.
7) Uncheck Use Push-To-Talk Hotkey.
7a) Under the Hotkey box there are two variables: Silence Time and Sensitivity.
7b) Silence Time is the amount of time Ventrilo waits after you stop talking before shutting off the transmission.
7c) Sensitivity is the volume your voice needs to reach for Ventrilo to start transmitting. See file:///C:/Program%20Files/Ventrilo/doc/setupvoicetraining.htm#train for instructions on how to tune it.
7d) Remember that voice-activation, if not properly adjusted, may pick up on background noise like ventilation, your roommate's TV, or the sound coming from your speakers while playing the game. While we all want to hear what you have to say, we don't want to hear what your roommate is watching, or hear ourselves echo as our voice goes through your speakers back into your microphone.
Whenever we have a online rFactor race or FPS game, we use a voice chat program called Ventrilo in order to communicate better. Talking with other people while playing a game is a lot more fun when you don't have to stop playing to type, and I'd highly recommend it for improving teamwork as well as just shooting the breeze. Installing and using it are straightforward, but setting it up can be a little intimidating at first.
Once Downloaded and installed, (http://www.ventrilo.com/)
1) Click the -> to the far right of User Name.
1a) Click New and fill out the name you want other people to see you on Ventrilo as.
1b) Enter a description if you want (only visible to you) and then press Ok to close the Setup User screen.
2) Click the -> to the far right of Server.
2a) Click New and fill out the name you want to describe the server as. This is for your use only; I named it =UGN=
2b) Under Hostname, enter vent1.ugn.com.au, then enter in the port tab Port:5615, then press Ok to close the Connection Editor screen.
3) Press Connect. You will see your User Name underneath =UGN= Server with a [G] next to it G stands for Guest. You are currently in the New Apps room. Short for new applications.
3a) You will need to page an Admin for registration as you wont be able to wonder through the server just yet. He will ask you for a password for your account by either voice or privte chat. We are creating your account so have a PW in mind that you would like to use prior to paging an admin. So if you see an unsual box come up its a private chat box. Please dont shut it down. Once your reged with the server you will then log out and then back in with your new PW.
And you're done! Hold down LeftAlt to transmit your voice to the rest of us. Be aware that if the game you play uses LeftAlt, or you think you'll be alt-tabbing, you may want to remap it. See the first optional set of steps below.
Remember, sometimes the server goes down, so don't panic! PM myself or Brit if you're sure all your settings are correct.
Optional - Change the key to start transmitting voice (default is LeftAlt)
4) Click Setup.
4a) Make sure Use Push-To-Talk Hotkey is checked.
4b) Underneath the checkboxes, click the text box next to Hotkey.
4c) Press the key that you want to hold down in order to transmit voice. You will see the text change to that key. Do not press any more keys before taking the focus away from that box (which you can do by clicking another box or button, like Ok).
4d) If you do not want this key to function in the game (for example, having it bring up an dialog box or activating a skill every time you talk), check Discard Hotkey.
Optional - Change how loud you sound
5) Doubleclick the volume icon in your taskbar.
5a) If you do not see the Microphone slider, go into Options -> Properties and check it. Also make sure that Options -> Advanced Properties is checked.
5b) Increase the Microphone volume slider.
5c) If you want to increase volume at the possible expense of increasing background noise, click Advanced underneath Microphone.
5d) Find the tab that has the checkbox Microphone Gain Control and check it.
Optional - Change how loud you sound/how loud other people sound within Ventrilo
6) Click Setup.
6a) In the Voice tab in the Amplifiers box, modify Outbound and/or Inbound.
6b) Outbound controls how loud your voice is transmitted.
6c) Inbound controls how loud incoming voices are heard.
Optional - Set up voice-activated voice transmission. We dont allow this while in racing channels but the FPS guys might be different.
7) Uncheck Use Push-To-Talk Hotkey.
7a) Under the Hotkey box there are two variables: Silence Time and Sensitivity.
7b) Silence Time is the amount of time Ventrilo waits after you stop talking before shutting off the transmission.
7c) Sensitivity is the volume your voice needs to reach for Ventrilo to start transmitting. See file:///C:/Program%20Files/Ventrilo/doc/setupvoicetraining.htm#train for instructions on how to tune it.
7d) Remember that voice-activation, if not properly adjusted, may pick up on background noise like ventilation, your roommate's TV, or the sound coming from your speakers while playing the game. While we all want to hear what you have to say, we don't want to hear what your roommate is watching, or hear ourselves echo as our voice goes through your speakers back into your microphone.