Linux Client?

kauschovar · #1 03-07-2002, 20:21

Is there going to be a Linux client anytime soon? The computer I want to use for Voice Comm is my Linux machine. Penguins like to play too!

It's not just that, though. I could easily build another Windows machine for voice comm, but I need an excuse to convince my clan that we need to use TeamSpeak. If there's a Linux client, then it should be as simple as saying "Hey, Micro$hit Game Voice doens't run in Linux. We need something that will. The only one I've found is TeamSpeak, and I personally think it's damn good." Then they should at least give it a try and they'll probably like it.

Btw, let me explain my setup, because I've never seen anyone else with a similar setup, but I highly recommend that people try this:

Okay, big problem with voice comm is that once you're in the game, you lose control of the voice comm software and therefore can't adjust input/output levels, create new binds, etc. Not only that, but the voice comm sound is coming through the same sound source as your game sound, whether it's speakers or a headset. For better realism, privacy, comfort, and immersion in the game, I like to use a headset just for voice comm and speakers (really big speakers) for game sound.

Initially, I accomplished that by digging up an old sound card out of my computer graveyard and stuck it into my computer (my only one at the time). With two sound cards in one machine, I could set the game to use one card and the voice comm software to use another. That gave me the effect I wanted, plus allowed me to use any key/mouse button for PTT. The only downside is that I still couldn't adjust input/output levels while I was in a game. I also ran into some stability problems, so I guess there are two downsides, but Windows 9x isn't stable to begin with, so maybe it wouldn't be a problem now with Windows 2000 (I haven't tried).

That was years ago. Since then I've aquired a few more computers. Most of them run Linux, but I use Windows 2000 for gaming. Right now, my Linux machines just run in the command line and act as servers, but I'm building a new machine soon to be my primary desktop which will use XWindows on Linux. I would also like that machine to act as my voice comm client while I'm gaming.

I highly recommend that anyone with an extra computer or sound card try one or both of these setups.

R. Ludwig · #2 03-07-2002, 20:50

http://dbd2.mine.nu/modules.php?op=m...out&file=index

ScratchMonkey · #3 04-07-2002, 02:41

Oh, cool, I hadn't noticed the SDK feature! That'll be great for incorporating the PTT functionality into Linux games, since you can't trap the keyboard once X gets a hold of it. It'll also be great for displaying speakers' names in-game, as Tribes 2 does with the native voice comm feature. Now I have one more reason to go learn T2 scripting....

kauschovar · #4 04-07-2002, 02:49

"Also this will be the first version of TeamSpeak that will have a linux client!" <== cool. thanks. I guess I missed that part, because I remember reading that page.