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Post by fnord on Nov 12, 2014 19:19:44 GMT
Chat Room We all know and love the PS3 chat room. Despite its lag and bizarre word censor it gives us a meeting place to group together for races, PLs, events and random banter. Well, there is no such thing on the PS4. A few of us have been experimenting with our chat options on the PS4 and they aren’t great. Party Chat only allows 8 people. There are the regular text messages, which can be sent to multiple people, but that isn’t a great replacement for the PS3 chat room either. So we’ve been testing using a Skype chat room while playing. It’s available on all popular operating systems, phones and tablets, it’s easy to set up and works well for text chat rooms. Its also a great way to keep everyone together during the console split. To join it, first of all install Skype on your computer or phone/tablet. Then add me: fnordthe23rd and I’ll add you to the room. Let me know if your Skype name is different to your forum or PSN name so that I know to accept your request. If you have any problems ask here and someone with the same computer or phone will help you out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR NEW RECRUITS
When you have finished posting your application, you will be eligible for access to our Red Rum Racing II Chatroom. This chatroom is for initiates and recruits to get to know each other, send invites when online and be able to coordinate meetups. To be added to the RRR2 Skype Chatroom, add live:gmb89 on Skype.
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Post by Cuz05 on Nov 12, 2014 21:07:49 GMT
It's awesome, I love it. PS3 chat room felt so unbelievably clunky in comparison last night. I wholeheartedly encourage everybody to get on it. Possibly turn off notifications if you get the phone app and want to get any work done during the day. I created a new Skype account (Cuz Ohfive) for it here
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Post by austin78704 on Nov 13, 2014 6:30:36 GMT
Cool. I'll try to get set up on there.
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Post by Juul1974 on Nov 13, 2014 8:29:03 GMT
ppl are more then welcome to add me aswell and i will then add them to the chat.... Juuul1974 (note the 3 u's)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 13:21:09 GMT
I'll give this a shot when I get home tonight. I've downloaded Skype on my tablet the other day to try this out but have not signed up yet...got to get more focused!
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Post by princesskelly84 on Nov 13, 2014 14:27:51 GMT
I think I've set up an account, I've added you Fno.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 13:09:04 GMT
Is Skype a free service or do I have to pay? It looks like a pay to use site. I've set up an account (I think) and I'm not sure what to do next. I had to use thunderfi3nd for my user name.
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Post by Davexen on Nov 14, 2014 13:19:51 GMT
Is Skype a free service or do I have to pay? It looks like a pay to use site. I've set up an account (I think) and I'm not sure what to do next. I had to use thunderfi3nd for my user name. Don't pay anything mate! It's 100% free. You have to either download Skype to your PC or download the Skype app in the Play Store (for Android phones) or whatever the download store is called on iPhones. Should be completely free. Once you've downloaded the program, enter your log in details and you should be able to add people. Add "Davexen-" (including the dash) and I'll add you to the chat.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 13:22:09 GMT
OK. I'm logged in through my work computer but I have Skype on my tablet at home. Can I add from the computer at work and still have yo show up on my tablet at home or should I just wait until I get home tonight?
Sorry , I'm usually pretty decent with tech stuff but this Skype thing is not real clear to me.
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Post by Davexen on Nov 14, 2014 13:26:24 GMT
Yes, anything you enter on your work computer will show up on your tablet as well. I use both my laptop and android phone. If I add someone on my phone it will show up on my PC as well.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 13:27:23 GMT
Another dumb question...where do I add you? I don't see anywhere to add contacts/people. Maybe I'm just overlooking it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 13:28:46 GMT
Never mind...I'm not able to add people through the Skype website. I'll just wait until I get home and go from there! Thanks Dave!
I probably don't need to download Skype on my work computer...that may not be looked upon in great favor.
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Post by Davexen on Nov 14, 2014 13:29:05 GMT
I sent you a contact request Thun. Does it show for you?
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Post by Davexen on Nov 14, 2014 13:30:22 GMT
Ahh you're using a browser. I thought you downloaded the program to your work computer. In this case it may be best to wait unti you get on your tablet, yeah. Anyway, when you get home you should see my contact request.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 13:30:49 GMT
It does not show up on the website. I'm logged in to my account page but it is pretty useless. I need to wait to do it on my tablet where I have the app downloaded according to the FAQ section.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 13:47:46 GMT
Kik is a better, less battery hogging option for phones than Skype. Just saying, not that anyone is going to try it
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Post by emptyplayer on Nov 14, 2014 13:49:38 GMT
Kik is a better, less battery hogging option for phones than Skype. Just saying, not that anyone is going to try it KIK is what we use* to communicate between the FNRC guys. I think Sype looks better though but KIK is really nice and simple to use.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 13:53:13 GMT
I'm open to whatever as it will be a learning process either way for me. Somebody else already has my username on Skype so that is a strike against Skype with me!!
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Post by kidovey on Nov 16, 2014 11:43:29 GMT
Requests sent to the few of you that have posted your usernames.
Fnordy did anything ever happen with making the information on the forum for members only? This is another good time to bring it up, don't want random having your skype, even if its anonymous and only for gta! No bueno!
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Post by iiownduii on Nov 17, 2014 21:16:17 GMT
My skype name is II_OwndU_II, but i'm not sure yet about buying the ps4 version :/
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Post by Cuz05 on Nov 20, 2014 11:28:59 GMT
Stickered!
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Post by Darkskill on Nov 21, 2014 5:29:53 GMT
Ah very nice idea. Felt so loneley without the chat haha. I'll look for my skype account later this day and put it here. Grtz ds
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Post by Cuz05 on Nov 21, 2014 7:21:53 GMT
We do need to push this more. Was people on last night but not so much in the skype, it will pick up and become more natural I hope.
Something that was very cool and handy to me yesterday, the PSN phone app. You can msg away quite merrily with it without having to pause your game and wait for them to send. The advantage being that people see it on their console as well, of course. Which means we can use the PS4 chat that Fnord set up, even if we just use it to continually point out how much better Skype is, lol.
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Post by Darkskill on Nov 21, 2014 10:21:54 GMT
My skype name is darkskill . if added fnord already. Grtz
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Post by Mo-seph on Nov 21, 2014 11:34:21 GMT
When i search darkskill theres about 8 results w the same name, which one are you dude?
Also @cuz you can email all forum memvers from the admin panel, you could send a grpup email to everyone lettin them know about skype chat
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Post by Darkskill on Nov 21, 2014 11:57:37 GMT
Uhh dont know. Try my email and then the name gerrit.
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Post by Mo-seph on Nov 21, 2014 12:08:00 GMT
Removed.your email just to be safe dude, i think i found you n will be able to add you to the group chat
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Post by Cuz05 on Nov 21, 2014 13:11:06 GMT
Good idea Mo. I'll look at that later.
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Post by Darkskill on Nov 21, 2014 13:17:29 GMT
Yeah u had the right one.
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Post by guscooper on Nov 24, 2014 1:19:28 GMT
I have a Skype account I haven't used for 2 years... I'll have to try and get it updated and see if I can even log in. Either way, I've missed racing since my PS3 broke, I'm digging the first person shit in PS4 so I'll see you guys soon on Skype.
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