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Post by whatlurksbelow on Aug 17, 2012 20:20:28 GMT -5
Just as the title implies, are they absolutely needed for games?
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Post by Shadow (314) on Aug 17, 2012 20:28:50 GMT -5
I often play as the 'sniper role'. The usefulness of such a role is for another debate but, I find that my job would be completely useless without any comms. Half of my duties is to provide over-watch during an objective so anyone with any comms could do that but, without a radio, half of my whole existence in airsoft is moot. You can only do better with a radio and using proper radio etiquette.
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Post by Pagan on Aug 17, 2012 20:30:45 GMT -5
For larger games, absolutely.
Coms and lack of have been the savior or killer of many events. NL3 had such horrible comms issues, that a lot of people simply gave up trying to use them.
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Post by whatlurksbelow on Aug 17, 2012 22:03:24 GMT -5
Hmm, so once I start playing a mic is definitely a necessity the , ok thanks guys
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Post by Shadow (314) on Aug 17, 2012 22:37:16 GMT -5
Well, again, it will only help. Not only having Comms but, knowing how to use them efficiently. 10 people all with radios, bit of there's nothing but chatter, it's worse than having nothing at all. Get a radio, use it wisely, conquer your enemies!
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Post by whatlurksbelow on Aug 17, 2012 22:44:09 GMT -5
Haha I will definitely do that
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Post by Dingo™ on Aug 19, 2012 18:37:02 GMT -5
... NL3 had such horrible comms issues, that a lot of people simply gave up trying to use them. Wait, we had comms at NL3?
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Post by Pagan on Aug 19, 2012 19:34:33 GMT -5
... NL3 had such horrible comms issues, that a lot of people simply gave up trying to use them. Wait, we had comms at NL3? It was a rumor I heard, I still don't believe it. +1 Dingo!
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Post by Gimpalong on Aug 20, 2012 15:18:23 GMT -5
I have run comms for the majority of events this year and last.
Overall, I've found the experience uneven.
When I was able to run with a specific group of guys who were all tuned into one channel, the experience was great. When I was on a comm channel assigned to a huge mob, the experience was an awful, ear jarring cacophony.
I recently purchased a hand-set mic that clips to my gear in lieu of my usual headset in the hopes that I'll be able to use comms, but not be so annoyed by the constant chatter directly in my ear that I just switch everything off.
The comms at NL3 were awful because we had so many people on so few channels. My squad had to share channels with some other folks and it was a disaster (for the most part).
Most people simply don't understand that they need to speak clearly with their mic a set-distance from their mouth, give short, crisp reports and then clear the air. People also need to figure out how to operate their systems because the constant call-button mashing or jamming caused by voice-activation gets annoying very quickly.
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Post by Tank on Aug 20, 2012 21:53:23 GMT -5
People also need to figure out how to operate their systems because the constant call-button mashing or jamming caused by voice-activation gets annoying very quickly. ^ This. Holy crap, a million times this!^ One thing that people don't necessarily think about when they go looking for a good headset, is the fact that with a good headset you can hear idiots all that more loud and clear! We need to host a class on turning off your call button, and shutting VOX off!
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Post by Crapshoot on Aug 20, 2012 22:33:43 GMT -5
Not all radios come with VOX and call tones enabled right out of the box. My Talkabouts did have those features, but you had to enable them.
Edit: Autocorrect got me.
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Post by Tank on Aug 20, 2012 23:13:32 GMT -5
Yet game after game, I get that crap blasting in my ear. Maybe it's counter radio warfare, maybe people are just dumb, I don't know. I would just like to get through a game where the only thing I hear on the radio, is what someone meant to broadcast to me.
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Post by Gimpalong on Aug 21, 2012 8:50:03 GMT -5
Yet game after game, I get that crap blasting in my ear. This is exactly why I've switched from a headset to a handheld mic with PTT (like a patrol cop's radio). When using a headset, half the time I'm not getting actual information, but rather random calls and useless chatter. Since it's all right in my ear, I tend to just turn my radio off. I'm hoping with the handset that this will be less of an issue.
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Post by Overkill on Aug 22, 2012 8:05:01 GMT -5
Assuming your team is ruunning a decent comms network...
Yes, they are needed. The very first time I tied into the comms network with an actual headset (could hear more than static gibberish!) and we had a good command structure, it was literally like night and day!
At the very least, if you are going with friends or a team it will allow more efficient communication between yourselves, which will certainly make you a more effective unit.
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