No microphone

[Tureon]

Hi all. I was thinking about getting the base game and the complete core pack. But I don't hace a microphone right now. I have headphones so I can hear but no mic. Do you think there are many groups that would accept me or should I wait and get my microphone first?

Thanks

[damned]

Hi Tureon there are a smaller number of text only games. Keep your eye out for those. You will find it easier to get a game if you do have the Mic option too though.

[Tureon]

Hi Damned thanks for the fast reply. I figured something as much. I mean you want to hear the excitement in someones voice during the game. I also don't have a camera. Will that also hurt do you think?

[swbuza]

Only in games that require video; which are much rarer.

[Tureon]

Thanks for the reply swbuza. I am super excited to start this adventure.:)

[SirGraystone]

I have been running games in text only since last September, so we are out there :-)

[Tureon]

Really SirGraystone. So there IS hope!

[LordEntrails]

I have no idea what the percentage is, but there definitely is a core group of people that prefer text only games. And then probably an equal size group that require video. Check out the LFG forums to see what you can find :)

And welcome :)

[Tureon]

Thanks for the reply LordEntrails. I will look around.

[Nyghtmare]

I used to run a campaign that was streamed (audio but no video of the players)... it was actually the streamer himself that got me back into DMing again.

Since then, however, all of my games have been text only. We do connect on TeamSpeak, but it is only for out-of-character kind of chatting — everything happens inside of FG itself.

Me and my players actually prefer it this way... even my players that are in other campaigns with other DMs where they use voice for their actions and in-game conversations.

[celestian]

Hi Damned thanks for the fast reply. I figured something as much. I mean you want to hear the excitement in someones voice during the game. I also don't have a camera. Will that also hurt do you think?

I think most folks don't care about video but voice is pretty important these days for a faster paced game.

[Nyghtmare]

I think most folks don't care about video but voice is pretty important these days for a faster paced game.
I think video only matters if you are streaming the game or the like.

And not everyone is looking for a "fast paced game" for the record. ;)

[SirGraystone]

Voice don't always make for a faster game, often you get more out of context chat which slow the pace of the story.

You do get more social interaction from voice but the players. It all depends of what you are looking for.

[Black Hammer]

I usually type over ten pages a day, so voice is a way to get a break.