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January 18th, 2019, 16:36 #1Zealot
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Basic Skype Question...what does FG require?
There is a free download but there is also a phone service....what is best for FG gaming?
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January 18th, 2019, 16:46 #2Moderators Immortal
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Whatever voice communications you use, you're going to want to be able to have a "conference" with all of the players and the GM. Whereas the basic Skype install can do this, it is quite heavy on bandwidth for the person who started the conference - so it's recommended that the GM doesn't start the conference as they have to upload FG data, etc. and this can impact on the voice side if the GM is also running the Skype conference.
Most people that I know who run games on FG don't use Skype - they tend to use TeamSpeak, Discord or other similar server based communications applications - where the bandwidth use is equal across all users.Private Messages: My inbox is forever filling up with PMs. Please don't send me PMs unless they are actually private/personal messages. General FG questions should be asked in the forums - don't be afraid, the FG community don't bite and you're giving everyone the chance to respond and learn!
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January 18th, 2019, 18:39 #3Zealot
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ah ha! I have seen Discord mentioned several times. is there a fee for that?
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January 18th, 2019, 18:42 #4Moderators Immortal
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No fee. Info here: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/home/Discord.php
Private Messages: My inbox is forever filling up with PMs. Please don't send me PMs unless they are actually private/personal messages. General FG questions should be asked in the forums - don't be afraid, the FG community don't bite and you're giving everyone the chance to respond and learn!
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January 18th, 2019, 18:59 #5
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Or discordapp.com
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January 18th, 2019, 23:00 #6Zealot
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OK I downloaded Discord. I plugged in my headset/microphone. Is it always on, or do I need to do anything else before a game?
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January 19th, 2019, 02:43 #7
In Discord their is a setting icon, looks like a gear. In there is the option to set the mic and speaker to your headset.
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January 19th, 2019, 02:48 #8Zealot
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So poking around, all I need do, is coordinate which channel on the FG Discord server with the DM and i am in...right.
Man, I need a tutorial game just to get a feel for FG.
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January 19th, 2019, 02:52 #9
Check on the FG College Discord channel. They might have some classes going on or someone might be hanging around who can give you a hands-on session. But even if not, don't worry about it, the GMs for FG Daze expect some people to be totally new. Just make sure you let him know and you'll be good.
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