Just a simple question. Do you use a headset or any type of voice chat when gaming with others? I have one for XBOX One, but I rarely ever use it with strangers. I would have no problem using it with my best friend or other friends of mine. I’m really self conscious of my voice on any calls, just hearing it back makes me uncomfortable.
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Do you use a headset or voice chat when gaming?
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I've done it a few times and wouldn't mind doing it in the future when I get more games and am playing online. Like when I get a PS5 and get enough games, I'll probably end up doing that. But to be honest I've always preferred messaging. It's kind of difficult to do so on like a Switch/Console but I used to play a lot of MMORPGs and stuff back in the day so I'm used to that method and have had insanely epic and amazing memories with messaging people and expressing myself in that way lol
Yea I use my headset all the time, don't get me wrong when I first got my xbox an a headset I didn't ever want to look at the headset, just couldn't get up the courage to talk with strangers but eventually I started to, some games like Minecraft they owners of the realms actually want to talk to you so I got used to talking with strangers an in the end actually met some really awesome friends
Only when I know all of the people in the chat and vibe with them. I have severe anxiety and voice just makes it a lot worse, especially if the people I'm speaking with are very toxic. I also get made fun of a lot for my voice or mannerisms so I try to avoid people like that as well.
Darkesque_
it doesn't matter if you love him or capital H I M
To be honest, if I know the person, maybe. It would depend on my social battery.
Anitagonist
Squirrel Enthusiast
I use to be ADDICTED to rainbow six siege call outs are very important even non-comp! So yeah I've definitely used it A LOT of times
Mr_Persona
🤍🌌✨🌌🤍
I never use any voice chat. I don't trust talking to people with my voice. it just makes me uncomfortable in general
magicaldonkey
britcom poster collecc
i've used discord voice chat to communicate with strangers a few times (when it's sort of necessary) through headphones connected to my phone, but i mute myself as i'm conscious of my breathing?? like if it's loud or smth-
but like if they're from a community i'm a part of then i'm more comfortable and i don't get the shakes heh-
but like if they're from a community i'm a part of then i'm more comfortable and i don't get the shakes heh-
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Radiant Dreamer
cherry blossom fanatic
i actually bought a turtle beach headset for raiding on wow! i have issues with voice chat since my hearing is definitely not 100%, i have mild to moderate hearing loss and rely on captions a LOT. but this headset has such excellent sound quality it really helps. it also really helps that my guild is super friendly and no one freaks out when we wipe. we definitely joke around and lightly roast each other, but we've never been nasty or anything.
outside of raiding, i really only use the headset to listen to music tho since i am a shy bean that does not like her own voice.
outside of raiding, i really only use the headset to listen to music tho since i am a shy bean that does not like her own voice.
IonicKarma
Wishful Phoenix
If its with a group of friends I usually Voice Chat, otherwise, I tend to shy away from it. Better to just, not talk in a lot of games these days sadly...
Depends on the game and who I'm playing with. I've done voice chat on Discord in the past, mainly with the Jackbox games, so I don't have a problem with doing it when I feel comfortable with the group I'm chatting to, but with strangers I'd rather not, lol.
I’ve done voice chat a few times, but I’d like to do it more. It’s much easier than typing during intense game moments. The only problem is my social anxiety. More often than not I’m just too afraid to do voice chat. As a result I’ve only done it with friends I knew well. Even then I still had bad experiences. One time I was playing a game and someone actually said “you’re less charming on the phone. Ever since I’ve been weary about voice chat.
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DarkDesertFox
Your Typical Trickster
I honestly don't use it to talk to randoms in-game and I don't play with friends too often so usually it's very rare when I use it while gaming. I'm just not a talker in general. I know the whole point to play games with friends is to have fun but if we're playing a FPS game and everyone is talking, it's so hard to focus on the actual game. I'm also bad at calling out stuff like they want me to.
Friend: Go mid, go mid!
Me: THERE IS NO MID, WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
Friend: Go. Mid. Now.
Friend: Go mid, go mid!
Me: THERE IS NO MID, WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
Friend: Go. Mid. Now.
Nope, I refuse. I've played a lot of MMORPGs and sometimes the groups want you to be on voice chat. If they force the issue, then I'm out. I have anxiety and panic attacks from talking on the phone and voice chat feels like the same thing to me. I can't bring myself to do it. I play games to have fun and voice chat ruins the experience for me.
