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Title: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Wed, 03 July 2013, 18:10:53
Sounds strange, and I'm sure it has been proposed before, but would anyone think that a gh voice server would be fun to try out?

I'm willing to allow my Teamspeak 3 server to be a test bed.

Anyone interested?  Will edit this initial post with details if people are interested.

Update 7/10/13: I'm getting some new networking hardware coming in the mail.  I plan to have the server ready after that point, since it'll be an overhaul of my home network.

Update 7/15/13: Someone beat me to it in making a server, see new thread here http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45805.0 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45805.0)
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 03 July 2013, 18:11:21
I'm game
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Tym on Wed, 03 July 2013, 18:20:00
Just curious, what is the point of a voice server? Ive used teamspeak before for video games, but...yeah. Not me bring angry, just ignorant.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 03 July 2013, 18:22:05
Tym, you don't want to talk to me? Fine.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Tym on Wed, 03 July 2013, 18:23:54
Nah SpamRay told me you smell.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 03 July 2013, 18:25:19
^^^ Yup
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 03 July 2013, 18:25:32
Tell me how you really feel guys.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 03 July 2013, 18:30:54
I'm in :3
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: MKULTRA on Wed, 03 July 2013, 18:39:21
I currently have a teamspeak server that me and a few buddies use.  It is only at like 15 slots i think but you guys can use it if you'd like.  If needed I can get more slots.

hashtagbdb.teamspeak3.com
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 03 July 2013, 18:41:15
I'd try it.
I recommend mumble way over teamspeak. It's foss and you can host your own server with infinite slots for free. Like the interface better too myself.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 03 July 2013, 19:10:58
Nah SpamRay told me you smell.

No i said captian can't spell! :P
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Glod on Wed, 03 July 2013, 19:12:48
a geekhack voice server? i would be interesting on how that would go lol, i have an unused vent server, maybe if you plan topics/discussions ahead of a given timeslot that would work. like at 12:00 AM GMT we will be having a discussion about _____________

Just anytime would probably not be as successful as just idling on IRC (I SPY ON ALL OF YOU, MUAHAHA)
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 03 July 2013, 19:32:11
Wtf? Topics? Nah, throw everyone into the thunderdome and let's see what happens.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Glod on Wed, 03 July 2013, 19:34:49
Wtf? Topics? Nah, throw everyone into the thunderdome and let's see what happens.

me me me
no me
hey its me
hi its me
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: JPG on Wed, 03 July 2013, 19:35:06
Then you would HEAR why people make bad English mistakes ... because it's not their first language!!!
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 03 July 2013, 19:55:25
Yeah I'd be up for it. I think mumble > teamspeak though.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: mashby on Wed, 03 July 2013, 20:16:52
Yeah I'd be up for it. I think mumble > teamspeak though.

Mumble also has iPhone and Mac clients, so for those of us that aren't gamers could easily participate as well.  :cool:
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 03 July 2013, 20:20:16
Let' s do mumble then
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Wed, 03 July 2013, 20:23:56
Let' s do mumble then

I was SO going to put in the original post:
>inb4 let's use mumble instead

(http://images.wikia.com/powerlisting/images/b/bd/No-meme.jpg)

Truthfully I'd consider it, but I don't see a point when Teamspeak works just fine.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 03 July 2013, 20:24:20
I've got a friend with a mumble server. I don't think he'd be too happy opening it to a forum though. I can ask him incase though.

I'm not ruling out TS3 though. I was just saying if this were to become official I'd recommend mumble instead.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Wed, 03 July 2013, 20:24:59
I've got a friend with a mumble server. I don't think he'd be too happy opening it to a forum though. I can ask him incase though.

I have my own server ready to go, I'll prep it tonight.  Why on earth everyone wants mumble is beyond me though...
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 03 July 2013, 20:28:44
I've got a friend with a mumble server. I don't think he'd be too happy opening it to a forum though. I can ask him incase though.

I have my own server ready to go, I'll prep it tonight.  Why on earth everyone wants mumble is beyond me though...
I was just about to say.. Sorry if I seemed unappreciative. When I said I'd prefer mumble I only meant we should use it if this became an official thing and the website rented a server.

TS3 is fine though and I think it's really cool you're willing to open up the server to us. Thank you :)
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: mashby on Wed, 03 July 2013, 20:30:56
I've got a friend with a mumble server. I don't think he'd be too happy opening it to a forum though. I can ask him incase though.

I have my own server ready to go, I'll prep it tonight.  Why on earth everyone wants mumble is beyond me though...
I was just about to say.. Sorry if I seemed unappreciative. When I said I'd prefer mumble I only meant we should use it if this became an official thing and the website rented a server.

TS3 is fine though and I think it's really cool you're willing to open up the server to us. Thank you :)

Ditto.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: boost on Wed, 03 July 2013, 20:31:53
I'm down
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 03 July 2013, 20:48:05
Truthfully I'd consider it, but I don't see a point when Teamspeak works just fine.

But it doesn't. You have to pay to host large numbers of users, and there's no linux client (there is an ok third party client I think) and I'm not sure about mac.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: mashby on Wed, 03 July 2013, 20:55:18
Truthfully I'd consider it, but I don't see a point when Teamspeak works just fine.

But it doesn't. You have to pay to host large numbers of users, and there's no linux client (there is an ok third party client I think) and I'm not sure about mac.

There appears to be a Linux and a Mac client. The iOS client is in beta - http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Rayne on Wed, 03 July 2013, 21:21:47
I would join in on this, I can't turn down keyboard talk
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: MKULTRA on Wed, 03 July 2013, 21:28:49
Imagine how much click clack click clack we'll hear from people's kb's through their mics.  I can only imagine.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 03 July 2013, 21:33:19
Imagine how much click clack click clack we'll hear from people's kb's through their mics.  I can only imagine.
Push to talk is a MUST.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 03 July 2013, 21:34:47
I just see all this QQing about clients and not enough moves being made. Someone please change this.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: UniClown on Wed, 03 July 2013, 21:36:19
I'm in.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: MKULTRA on Wed, 03 July 2013, 21:39:26
I just see all this QQing about clients and not enough moves being made. Someone please change this.
How many slots do you reckon we need?
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: The_Ed on Wed, 03 July 2013, 21:40:36
What? No video to scare each other with all our unbathed glory?!
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: UniClown on Wed, 03 July 2013, 21:44:30
I just see all this QQing about clients and not enough moves being made. Someone please change this.
How many slots do you reckon we need?

I would say 20 to start. We might need to kick people if they idle too long, taking up too many slots.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: MKULTRA on Wed, 03 July 2013, 21:44:40
What? No video to scare each other with all our unbathed glory?!
Not that brave.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: okooko on Wed, 03 July 2013, 22:04:12
I've used Mumble/Vent/TS3/RC and all of them work ok lol but currently using TS3 as my mate has a server going.

Wouldn't be a bad place to hang out haha.

Just need a  "Drunks Corner"... where you'll find me on fridays.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 03 July 2013, 22:50:07
Sorry, I'm an idiot. I, for some reason, thought you were talking about ventrilo, which sucks. Mumble or ts is fine.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 03 July 2013, 22:52:43
I just see all this QQing about clients and not enough moves being made. Someone please change this.
How many slots do you reckon we need?

30
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Wed, 03 July 2013, 23:22:18
I just see all this QQing about clients and not enough moves being made. Someone please change this.
How many slots do you reckon we need?

Unlimited, I can check my bandwidth and limit if needed.

Details to be determined after the holiday weekend :D
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Wed, 03 July 2013, 23:29:50
Never limit something unless you have to.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: tipo33 on Thu, 04 July 2013, 01:09:53
I will definatly be in as soon as I get everything set up.  I may also set up a server over here, depending on the lag times.  I just need the parts from Trent, until then I am stuck using my phone... </hint> :p
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 04 July 2013, 08:00:51
Just curious, what is the point of a voice server? Ive used teamspeak before for video games, but...yeah. Not me bring angry, just ignorant.

They are pretty cool tbf, a previous forum I was on had one... and it's kinda like any other chat client only your talking, which means that fewer people will connect and so only the people that actually want to chat will be on it.
Also helps with impromptu games of CSS/TF2/SC2... least in my experience 
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Shadovved on Thu, 04 July 2013, 08:35:20
I need to find a good headphone with mike!

I missed out on all the crazy group skype chats with those GH peeps :p
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Tym on Thu, 04 July 2013, 08:38:04
I need to find a good headphone with mike!

I missed out on all the crazy group skype chats with those GH peeps :p

Who's Mike?
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Shadovved on Thu, 04 July 2013, 08:40:08
I need to find a good headphone with mike!

I missed out on all the crazy group skype chats with those GH peeps :p

Who's Mike?

Oops, a headphone with a mike.  :))

Only seen those razer ones around. And I dont really wanna wear something so freaking neon green on my head.....
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Tym on Thu, 04 July 2013, 08:42:19
I was only joking because its "Mic" not "Mike":))
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 04 July 2013, 08:43:31
Cheap, functional, not too ridiculous (aside from the massive control box on the cable.)

Here (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/897256-REG/Microsoft_JUG_00013_LifeChat_LX_3000_Headset.html)
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Shadovved on Thu, 04 July 2013, 08:44:35
I was only joking because its "Mic" not "Mike":))

Its gonna be my life partner, so it must has a name :p

Cheap, functional, not too ridiculous (aside from the massive control box on the cable.)

Here (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/897256-REG/Microsoft_JUG_00013_LifeChat_LX_3000_Headset.html)

Ahha. Thanks bro. I'll take a look at that! At least it issnt green! :))
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: SeriouSSpotS on Thu, 04 July 2013, 08:48:16
Might be cool.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Thu, 04 July 2013, 09:57:33
I need to find a good headphone with mike!

I missed out on all the crazy group skype chats with those GH peeps :p

FYI: Gaming headphones with mic are a well known ripoff.  Your money is better spent buying a good mic that is separate from headphones and using them together in a USB adapter (like this one: http://compare.ebay.com/like/171040005184?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar) -- That Logitech USB headset driver is GREAT, works on Windows without any troubles and Linux I believe out of the box too if you configure pulseaudio and alsa a bit.

I will definatly be in as soon as I get everything set up.  I may also set up a server over here, depending on the lag times.  I just need the parts from Trent, until then I am stuck using my phone... </hint> :p

EYYYY these eBay sellers can only ship items to me so fast :P
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Shadovved on Thu, 04 July 2013, 18:47:07
Okie. Lemme take a look around. Budget allowing, that is :))

Or you'll see me throw up moar stuff for sales :p
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Thu, 04 July 2013, 19:31:02
I'll take care of it....  Configuring as I speak.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: UniClown on Thu, 04 July 2013, 19:38:00
I'll take care of it....  Configuring as I speak.

It will be interesting hearing everybody's voice. Also, will it be mumble or teamspeak?
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Thu, 04 July 2013, 19:53:20
I'll take care of it....  Configuring as I speak.

It will be interesting hearing everybody's voice. Also, will it be mumble or teamspeak?

I already have a Teamspeak server running, and I'm more comfortable with it, just making final changes.  But I'm checking out Mumble just in case.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 04 July 2013, 20:00:58
I personally like TS because that's what my gaming group/clan uses
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Wed, 10 July 2013, 21:59:09
Update posted in first post.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: KangarooZombies on Thu, 11 July 2013, 03:13:39
I would totally love to have something like this. Servers aren't terribly expensive to rent out, but we could always run a donation for whoever decides to run it.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Thu, 11 July 2013, 03:35:30
I would totally love to have something like this. Servers aren't terribly expensive to rent out, but we could always run a donation for whoever decides to run it.

I'd like to run it at home.  I've got a stable environment, good bandwidth, US located.  I'm going to wait until I get the new networking hardware I ordered installed before making it live though.  The only block preventing this from working well is my current router (2003 era, 200mhz and always has 100% cpu usage).  It's dying and I've got an ASUS Dark Knight in the mail (sick router).  After some minor changes to the WAN, DMZ and Firewall it'll be up and running all stable and the like no worries at all :)

Past that if anyone is interested in running a donation that is fine by me, but I'm happy to run it for free.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: llovro on Thu, 11 July 2013, 04:05:01
I'm also in. I have to work on my pronunciation. And I also think that mumble is better
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Tym on Sat, 13 July 2013, 15:34:53
Just thought of a problem; 30 guys (and gals) using their super loud collections of keyboards, I have done skype gaming with 2 boss' and that was loud enough...
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 13 July 2013, 15:35:41
Oh... I run like 2 mumble servers lol. If you kids want one let me know. Just use different channels or whatever so you don't have a cluster **** of people.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: foxer on Sat, 13 July 2013, 15:39:16
Just thought of a problem; 30 guys (and gals) using their super loud collections of keyboards, I have done skype gaming with 2 boss' and that was loud enough...

Push to talk. :D
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Tym on Sat, 13 July 2013, 15:52:57
Just thought of a problem; 30 guys (and gals) using their super loud collections of keyboards, I have done skype gaming with 2 boss' and that was loud enough...

Push to talk. :D
Nope. >.>
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 13 July 2013, 15:54:51
Don't need push to talk, a good signal to noise ratio set up works perfectly unless you've got like a Model M or something.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: foxer on Sat, 13 July 2013, 15:56:31
I'm so used to push to talk now. When my Mum sometimes comes in my room and I've got my headphones on, I press my push to talk button when I speak to her. D:
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 13 July 2013, 15:58:58
I just hotkey a mute button.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: alosec on Sat, 13 July 2013, 23:05:54
It's possible for me to set up a dedicated server with around 25 slots for GH use, but I would only do so if there was enough interest.

Do you bros TRULY want a place to chill with other keyboard enthusiasts?
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 13 July 2013, 23:10:35
Yes. I already do voice calls on Skype so this isn't that much of a leap for me.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: vun on Sat, 13 July 2013, 23:16:08
It's possible for me to set up a dedicated server with around 25 slots for GH use, but I would only do so if there was enough interest.

Do you bros TRULY want a place to chill with other keyboard enthusiasts?

I would say yes, but in reality I don't think I'd ever make good use of something like this considering the fact that time zones mess things up a bit and me not being fluid in English :c

So yes, part of me wants this, but reason tells me that I would barely bother joining, and if I did I would barely speak.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: alosec on Sun, 14 July 2013, 13:24:39
The (Unofficial) Official Mumble Server for GeekHack is now online!

Connect using IP: geekhack.typefrag.com
             and port: 9705
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 14 July 2013, 13:34:19
Come hang out with me. I'll start a Ke$ha dance party.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sun, 14 July 2013, 13:37:42
Ill be in at 6 pm est
Gotta get some archie love in there
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 14 July 2013, 13:47:46
I'll maybe pop on at around midnight.
Title: Re: Geekhack Voice Server
Post by: Trent on Mon, 15 July 2013, 16:59:10
First post updated