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What is TeamSpeak2?
TeamSpeak2 (TS2) is a VoIP program that allows multiple users to talk to each other. The only "peripheral" you need is a microphone to be able to speak to the other people on the server. The program requires a hosted server to which the different users connect to. The admin of the server then has the ability to create different channels to accommodate his needs. For example, the channels can be passworded to keep out unwanted visitors.
Why use TeamSpeak2?
In my opinion, using TeamSpeak2 in a clanwar is vital. It allows the users to continuously to be able to communicate without the need for macros that require the user to move his/her hand to the F-keys, hindering performance in-game. The only downside is latency issues. Most likely there will be a second or two delay in the other user hearing the speech. While macros are instant they don't provide the versatility of actual talking. Planning of tactics can easily be talked over on the programs without the need for stopping to type or using macros. It makes CWing a lot easier and enhances teamwork. Poor communication and teamwork can lead to losing even if the opponent is clearly weaker skillwise.
So, how do I use this nifty program?
First off, you're going to need the actual client and a microphone.
TeamSpeak2:
http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads
Download the client for whichever OS you're using.
When plugging in your microphone remember that the audio plugs are color-coded and the PINK socket is the one you should put your microphone in (green is for speakers / headphones. Note: I'm not sure if the colors vary with countries but AFAIK they should be universal).
Installing the client is easy and shouldn't differ from a normal install procedure. (PM me if you're having problems installing)
Now that you've got the client installed you need to connect to a server. Configuring your settings is easier to do once connected with the help of feedback from others (sound volume, etc.)
TeamSpeak2
Open up the client and you'll be faced with an interface that should look like this:
Now on to actually connecting to a server. First, you need the server's information such as the IP and if needed, the password. Since Innovation doesn't have a TS2 server or channel I'll use Winland's in my examples. If you don't know a servers IP but you know the Name of the server you can simply use the search function (explained later).
The IP of the server Winland uses: 88.112.160.132:8767
With the IP of the server in hand make your way to the "Connection" tab and choose "Connect"
Press "Connect" and you'll be greeted with a pop-up that looks like this (except with no favorited servers on the list):
To add a server to your "Address Book" you need to right-click in the open space and choose "Add Server".
This creates an entry which you can rename to whatever you please. In my case, it's tagged as "TeamSpeak2" because that's the server name (I know, stupid).
Now you simply need to fillout the boxes on the right! This should be quite straightforward.
From top to bottom:
Label: Simply the name which you want to call the entry.
Server Address: This is where you put the IP.
"Allow server to assign a nickname" check-box: Keep this box unchecked.
Anonymous or Registered: When connecting to a server for the first time keep this as Anonymous.
Login name & Password: Do not fill these out if you chose Anonymous.
The Optional boxes can be ignored.
If you've filled out the necessary boxes all you need to do now is press connect!
When connected this is a typical interface you'll be looking at:
1. The server name
2. These are channels. The letters in the paranthesis tell you certain attributes of the channel (much like IRC). For example, if there's a P somewhere in the paranthesis it means the channel has a password and you can't enter without it.
3. These are sub-channels. Basically they're rooms inside a channel so if you get tired of listening to someones voice or simply want privacy you can change rooms. For example the second sub-channel in the Winland channel reads "Guitar abuse". It's for Kaheli when he start playing the guitar. Nobody wants to listen to that shit (lol), so he goes in to that room when he's playing.
(Apologies for the messy Paint job :3 )
To join a channel simply double-click the one you wish to join. If the channel requires a password you will be prompted by a small pop-up at which point you need to type in the password.
Now that you're sitting in a channel you need to be able to talk! If you've plugged in your microphone properly it should pick-up your voice automatically when you start talking (Called voice activation). If you want to configure the settings, such as changing the sensitivity of voice activation, changing volume or changing to the "push-to-talk" function (you need to press and hold a button to talk).
These settings can be accessed by clicking on the "Settings" tab and then on "Sound Input/Output settings"
Now you're faced with the following pop-up:
As can be seen from the screenshot I'm using the push-to-talk function with Caps Lock being my activation key. So, every time I want to talk I hold down Caps Lock. The upside of this is that if you cough, drop something, etc. and have Voice activation enabled the other people are going to hear it. The downside: you need to hold down a button. Since the Caps Lock button is close to the WASD keys it isn't such a big deal.
As a handy tip: Pressing the "Self" tab brings down a couple of handy things. It allows you to mute your microphone or your headphones.
Other options are availabe to tamper with such as macros and what not but I'm not gonna go in to them in this guide. Experiment with them yourselves ; )
I'll be making a Ventrilo guide at some point as well.
TeamSpeak2 (TS2) is a VoIP program that allows multiple users to talk to each other. The only "peripheral" you need is a microphone to be able to speak to the other people on the server. The program requires a hosted server to which the different users connect to. The admin of the server then has the ability to create different channels to accommodate his needs. For example, the channels can be passworded to keep out unwanted visitors.
Why use TeamSpeak2?
In my opinion, using TeamSpeak2 in a clanwar is vital. It allows the users to continuously to be able to communicate without the need for macros that require the user to move his/her hand to the F-keys, hindering performance in-game. The only downside is latency issues. Most likely there will be a second or two delay in the other user hearing the speech. While macros are instant they don't provide the versatility of actual talking. Planning of tactics can easily be talked over on the programs without the need for stopping to type or using macros. It makes CWing a lot easier and enhances teamwork. Poor communication and teamwork can lead to losing even if the opponent is clearly weaker skillwise.
So, how do I use this nifty program?
First off, you're going to need the actual client and a microphone.
TeamSpeak2:
http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads
Download the client for whichever OS you're using.
When plugging in your microphone remember that the audio plugs are color-coded and the PINK socket is the one you should put your microphone in (green is for speakers / headphones. Note: I'm not sure if the colors vary with countries but AFAIK they should be universal).
Installing the client is easy and shouldn't differ from a normal install procedure. (PM me if you're having problems installing)
Now that you've got the client installed you need to connect to a server. Configuring your settings is easier to do once connected with the help of feedback from others (sound volume, etc.)
TeamSpeak2
Open up the client and you'll be faced with an interface that should look like this:
Now on to actually connecting to a server. First, you need the server's information such as the IP and if needed, the password. Since Innovation doesn't have a TS2 server or channel I'll use Winland's in my examples. If you don't know a servers IP but you know the Name of the server you can simply use the search function (explained later).
The IP of the server Winland uses: 88.112.160.132:8767
With the IP of the server in hand make your way to the "Connection" tab and choose "Connect"
Press "Connect" and you'll be greeted with a pop-up that looks like this (except with no favorited servers on the list):
To add a server to your "Address Book" you need to right-click in the open space and choose "Add Server".
This creates an entry which you can rename to whatever you please. In my case, it's tagged as "TeamSpeak2" because that's the server name (I know, stupid).
Now you simply need to fillout the boxes on the right! This should be quite straightforward.
From top to bottom:
Label: Simply the name which you want to call the entry.
Server Address: This is where you put the IP.
"Allow server to assign a nickname" check-box: Keep this box unchecked.
Anonymous or Registered: When connecting to a server for the first time keep this as Anonymous.
Login name & Password: Do not fill these out if you chose Anonymous.
The Optional boxes can be ignored.
If you've filled out the necessary boxes all you need to do now is press connect!
When connected this is a typical interface you'll be looking at:
1. The server name
2. These are channels. The letters in the paranthesis tell you certain attributes of the channel (much like IRC). For example, if there's a P somewhere in the paranthesis it means the channel has a password and you can't enter without it.
3. These are sub-channels. Basically they're rooms inside a channel so if you get tired of listening to someones voice or simply want privacy you can change rooms. For example the second sub-channel in the Winland channel reads "Guitar abuse". It's for Kaheli when he start playing the guitar. Nobody wants to listen to that shit (lol), so he goes in to that room when he's playing.
(Apologies for the messy Paint job :3 )
To join a channel simply double-click the one you wish to join. If the channel requires a password you will be prompted by a small pop-up at which point you need to type in the password.
Now that you're sitting in a channel you need to be able to talk! If you've plugged in your microphone properly it should pick-up your voice automatically when you start talking (Called voice activation). If you want to configure the settings, such as changing the sensitivity of voice activation, changing volume or changing to the "push-to-talk" function (you need to press and hold a button to talk).
These settings can be accessed by clicking on the "Settings" tab and then on "Sound Input/Output settings"
Now you're faced with the following pop-up:
As can be seen from the screenshot I'm using the push-to-talk function with Caps Lock being my activation key. So, every time I want to talk I hold down Caps Lock. The upside of this is that if you cough, drop something, etc. and have Voice activation enabled the other people are going to hear it. The downside: you need to hold down a button. Since the Caps Lock button is close to the WASD keys it isn't such a big deal.
As a handy tip: Pressing the "Self" tab brings down a couple of handy things. It allows you to mute your microphone or your headphones.
Other options are availabe to tamper with such as macros and what not but I'm not gonna go in to them in this guide. Experiment with them yourselves ; )
I'll be making a Ventrilo guide at some point as well.
So much simpler than all of that nonsense lol.
