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The Might · 03-17-2010, 12:35 PM

Well... Skype would be great because it's reliable, easy to install and use and Skype audio conferences currently support up to 25 people at a time, including the host, which is about what we would need.

Other possibilites that I am aware of are Ventrilo and TeamSpeak, both of which I've used with my gamer pals.
Ventrilo however only allows 8 people, not sure if TeamSpeak has any barriers.

Biggest problem here is that unlike with Skype where everything is directed over their servers, in Vent and TS someone needs to set up their own server. Then he needs a good connection to set it up and everyone joins in... a bit more complicated than someone adding all the other downers on Skype and then adding each of them to the audio conference.

I also don't see what downsides Skype could have.

03-17-2010, 12:35 PM	#10
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Well... Skype would be great because it's reliable, easy to install and use and Skype audio conferences currently support up to 25 people at a time, including the host, which is about what we would need. Other possibilites that I am aware of are Ventrilo and TeamSpeak, both of which I've used with my gamer pals. Ventrilo however only allows 8 people, not sure if TeamSpeak has any barriers. Biggest problem here is that unlike with Skype where everything is directed over their servers, in Vent and TS someone needs to set up their own server. Then he needs a good connection to set it up and everyone joins in... a bit more complicated than someone adding all the other downers on Skype and then adding each of them to the audio conference. I also don't see what downsides Skype could have. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown