You’re correct, there’s no native voice chat on PC. That’s due to a number of factors on Zeni’s sids. Many of us are exceedingly grateful, because if I had zone chat coming through my headset I would log off and never look back.
UGotBenched91 wrote: »I myself but don’t mind zone chat but I’m referring to party chat. It was nice to be placed in a chat with party upon joining. You could mute if you didn’t want to join.
So, what’s the best option to party chat with randoms in pvp or dungeon groups?
You’re correct, there’s no native voice chat on PC. That’s due to a number of factors on Zeni’s sids. Many of us are exceedingly grateful, because if I had zone chat coming through my headset I would log off and never look back.
ZOS has stated some time ago that they have no plans to develop in-game voice comms for PC due to wide variety of third party solutions available.
I don't think you'll get much traction trying to get randoms of all kinds on voice. That's more for an organised group on PC.
UGotBenched91 wrote: »So, I dipped my toe in pvp for the first time last night. Overall it was a fun experience.
But, it brought to light a slight annoyance for me. There’s no in-game voice communication. So, when you join a party I can still only communicate in text chat? So, it seems that parties have to go to the trouble of creating discord’s or other means just to communicate. Yet, console instantly puts you in a in-game voice chat party.
Why is there no in-game voice chat options for pc? It just seems an odd choice.
* I’m new to pc ESO so please correct me if I’m missing something. Also, I’m not referring to Xbox parties when voice communicating. I’m referring to actual in-game chat channels.
nafensoriel wrote: »UGotBenched91 wrote: »So, I dipped my toe in pvp for the first time last night. Overall it was a fun experience.
But, it brought to light a slight annoyance for me. There’s no in-game voice communication. So, when you join a party I can still only communicate in text chat? So, it seems that parties have to go to the trouble of creating discord’s or other means just to communicate. Yet, console instantly puts you in a in-game voice chat party.
Why is there no in-game voice chat options for pc? It just seems an odd choice.
* I’m new to pc ESO so please correct me if I’m missing something. Also, I’m not referring to Xbox parties when voice communicating. I’m referring to actual in-game chat channels.
Xbox is not a platform that allows you to execute multiple applications at once.
PC is designed around executing multiple applications at once.
Xbox is a closed platform that does not allow independent development.
PC is a mostly open platform where multiple programs accomplishing the same task exist.
Xbox REQUIRES a built-in voice chat API because it cannot use discord, TS, Vent, etc etc etc.
PC has plenty of choices that can be run effortlessly or not run depending on user preference.
The closed system for Xbox requires compromises. You get a good voice chat because you cant choose not to have a good voice chat.
UGotBenched91 wrote: »nafensoriel wrote: »UGotBenched91 wrote: »So, I dipped my toe in pvp for the first time last night. Overall it was a fun experience.
But, it brought to light a slight annoyance for me. There’s no in-game voice communication. So, when you join a party I can still only communicate in text chat? So, it seems that parties have to go to the trouble of creating discord’s or other means just to communicate. Yet, console instantly puts you in a in-game voice chat party.
Why is there no in-game voice chat options for pc? It just seems an odd choice.
* I’m new to pc ESO so please correct me if I’m missing something. Also, I’m not referring to Xbox parties when voice communicating. I’m referring to actual in-game chat channels.
Xbox is not a platform that allows you to execute multiple applications at once.
PC is designed around executing multiple applications at once.
Xbox is a closed platform that does not allow independent development.
PC is a mostly open platform where multiple programs accomplishing the same task exist.
Xbox REQUIRES a built-in voice chat API because it cannot use discord, TS, Vent, etc etc etc.
PC has plenty of choices that can be run effortlessly or not run depending on user preference.
The closed system for Xbox requires compromises. You get a good voice chat because you cant choose not to have a good voice chat.
Wasn’t getting in a pc vs console debate. I’m saying console has an advantage for me because if I join a pug groWell up or a random group in pvp o don’t have to start opening other applications to join a party with randoms. I’m automatically put into it. For me that’s an advantage that console has.
UGotBenched91 wrote: »nafensoriel wrote: »UGotBenched91 wrote: »So, I dipped my toe in pvp for the first time last night. Overall it was a fun experience.
But, it brought to light a slight annoyance for me. There’s no in-game voice communication. So, when you join a party I can still only communicate in text chat? So, it seems that parties have to go to the trouble of creating discord’s or other means just to communicate. Yet, console instantly puts you in a in-game voice chat party.
Why is there no in-game voice chat options for pc? It just seems an odd choice.
* I’m new to pc ESO so please correct me if I’m missing something. Also, I’m not referring to Xbox parties when voice communicating. I’m referring to actual in-game chat channels.
Xbox is not a platform that allows you to execute multiple applications at once.
PC is designed around executing multiple applications at once.
Xbox is a closed platform that does not allow independent development.
PC is a mostly open platform where multiple programs accomplishing the same task exist.
Xbox REQUIRES a built-in voice chat API because it cannot use discord, TS, Vent, etc etc etc.
PC has plenty of choices that can be run effortlessly or not run depending on user preference.
The closed system for Xbox requires compromises. You get a good voice chat because you cant choose not to have a good voice chat.
Wasn’t getting in a pc vs console debate. I’m saying console has an advantage for me because if I join a pug group or a random group in pvp o don’t have to start opening other applications to join a party with randoms. I’m automatically put into it. For me that’s an advantage that console has.
nafensoriel wrote: »UGotBenched91 wrote: »nafensoriel wrote: »UGotBenched91 wrote: »So, I dipped my toe in pvp for the first time last night. Overall it was a fun experience.
But, it brought to light a slight annoyance for me. There’s no in-game voice communication. So, when you join a party I can still only communicate in text chat? So, it seems that parties have to go to the trouble of creating discord’s or other means just to communicate. Yet, console instantly puts you in a in-game voice chat party.
Why is there no in-game voice chat options for pc? It just seems an odd choice.
* I’m new to pc ESO so please correct me if I’m missing something. Also, I’m not referring to Xbox parties when voice communicating. I’m referring to actual in-game chat channels.
Xbox is not a platform that allows you to execute multiple applications at once.
PC is designed around executing multiple applications at once.
Xbox is a closed platform that does not allow independent development.
PC is a mostly open platform where multiple programs accomplishing the same task exist.
Xbox REQUIRES a built-in voice chat API because it cannot use discord, TS, Vent, etc etc etc.
PC has plenty of choices that can be run effortlessly or not run depending on user preference.
The closed system for Xbox requires compromises. You get a good voice chat because you cant choose not to have a good voice chat.
Wasn’t getting in a pc vs console debate. I’m saying console has an advantage for me because if I join a pug group or a random group in pvp o don’t have to start opening other applications to join a party with randoms. I’m automatically put into it. For me that’s an advantage that console has.
I wasn't approaching it as a PC vs Console debate. Both have pros and cons. The primary pro of a PC is that it is an open platform. The primary pro of the Xbox is that it is not.
If you enjoy what the Xbox offers and the way it offers it it can often be a superior entertainment platform. It just depends on what YOU want. I was simply explaining why the PC does not automatically tend to include things that can be handled by third-party applications.
This is the thing. On PC, you can often complete a random dungeon or Undaunted daily - even vet! - without anyone typing a single thing, until (maybe) a "tyfg" at the end. Most PUGs will hardly bother with typing, let alone voice chat.UGotBenched91 wrote: »I myself but don’t mind zone chat but I’m referring to party chat. It was nice to be placed in a chat with party upon joining. You could mute if you didn’t want to join.
So, what’s the best option to party chat with randoms in pvp or dungeon groups?
Discord. Although you’ll find most dungeon groups don’t want to use voicecomm.
Easier
Yes, it probably is, as it's there
More likely to get casual use do to interrogation
Better
It probably is not, as PC can choose many more, both options and providers, to suit usage requirements
UGotBenched91 wrote: »Xbox REQUIRES a built-in voice chat API because it cannot use discord, TS, Vent, etc etc etc.