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=Mumble Specific=
=Mumble Specific=


* [[Mumble#Setting_a_Sub-Channel_Push-to-Talk_Button|Set-up a "whisper key"]].
* [[Mumble#Whisper Key|Set-up a "whisper key"]].
** This lets people talk to each other in sub-channels without speaking to a whole channel.
** This lets people talk to each other in sub-channels without speaking to a whole channel.
** Being able to "whisper" within a sub-channel means that special groups, e.g. [[EWAR]] or [[logistics]] squads can communicate within a larger fleet.
** Being able to "whisper" within a sub-channel means that special groups, e.g. [[EWAR]] or [[logistics]] squads can communicate within a larger fleet.
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* Spend time [[Mumble#Setting_Up_Mumble|setting up mumble]]. Make sure your mic is not so close to your mouth that you sound like a warp drive, or so far away that nobody can hear you speak clearly.
* Spend time [[Mumble#Setting_Up_Mumble|setting up mumble]]. Make sure your mic is not so close to your mouth that you sound like a warp drive, or so far away that nobody can hear you speak clearly.


* [[Mumble#Push-to-Talk|Set up your PTT]] (Push to Talk) Key. The real world is a noisy place and while we love to hear from you, we do not need to hear you devouring that tasty snack. Make sure that you assign a key that is not regularly used to avoid constant "keying-up". It's probably a good idea to keep instrumental and vocal serenades to a minimum, unless it is open mic night.
* [[Mumble#Push to talk|Set up your PTT]] (Push to talk) key. The real world is a noisy place and while we love to hear from you, we do not need to hear you devouring that tasty snack. Make sure that you assign a key that is not regularly used to avoid constant "keying-up". It's probably a good idea to keep instrumental and vocal serenades to a minimum, unless it is open mic night.


===When joining a channel===
===When joining a channel===


* Wait 30 seconds after joining a channel to ensure comms are open. If using Push to Talk ("PTT"), then try counting to 3 before speaking: this will help reduce talking over someone.  
* Wait 30 seconds after joining a channel to ensure comms are open. If using Push to talk ("PTT"), then try counting to 3 before speaking: this will help reduce talking over someone.  


* If you need to relay urgent information, then you may use the phrase "Break-break" or "Check-check" to call for quiet and indicate you have something important and urgent to say.
* If you need to relay urgent information, then you may use the phrase "Break-break" or "Check-check" to call for quiet and indicate you have something important and urgent to say.
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* Do not "drag" others to channels without their knowledge or permission. This is considered rude!
* Do not "drag" others to channels without their knowledge or permission. This is considered rude!
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[[Category:EVE University Policies]]
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