We need Vent

Nothing kills RP like voice. I say we don't need vent. I also don't think we need to play other MMOs.

Marytha

I agree with Rex, for doing raiding and high level instances we will need vent. Or something like vent.

I'm for Vent, it does help with group play. Even for those that don't have a mic, or don't wish to voice chat with others for whatever reason should have it just to hear and follow instructions.

Aye, I agree. Even if it's not solely for gaming, and just for chatting or something, it's a useful program to have for the guild. There are things like Xfire that have a free chat system inbuilt to their program, but if everyone prefers Vent, then I'm happy for that as well.

I've used Skype in the past (mainly the GTC Podcast) and it works well for a conversation. The problem is though that you've actually got to make the call, and invite people to calls and such, whereas programs like Team Speak and Vent you can just join in and talk immediately. Skype would work well for Flashpoints, raids and quests, but for just general guild chat, Team Speak, Vent or Xfire would most likely work easier.

Skype would not work well. Things like vent or Teamspeak, even xfire, are designed to use very little of your Internet. Skype on the other hands just uses it all up. So playing an mmo our latency and what not would be much much worse when using skype.

VOIP is a pretty good idea. Even if it's just for chatting, it makes communication a lot easier.

As for alternative games. I'm more than willing to try LOTRO. Other games would be a pretty good opportunity for guild members to get to know each other a little better.

LOTRO seems like the best idea. From what I've seen it's supposedly one of the best free to play MMOs out there.

I've now finished downloading LOTRO now and will install it soon, so if anyone else will be playing, I'll be in there.

I'm downloading/installing as well. I figure you'll get in first so, tell us what server you've chosen and I'll meet you there.

I have chosen to go into the Riddermark server, simply because the Rohan is awesome Account name is TyphoRaame, naturally, and my character's name is Typharion.