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An important note to start off on: if, when you join a channel, the channel name becomes ''italicized'', then your current channel is linked to the other ''italicized'' channels, and your normal PTT button you set up during Mumble installation will talk to everybody in every currently ''italicized'' channel.<br> | An important note to start off on: if, when you join a channel, the channel name becomes ''italicized'', then your current channel is linked to the other ''italicized'' channels, and your normal PTT button you set up during Mumble installation will talk to everybody in every currently ''italicized'' channel.<br> | ||
=== Unstructured fleet channels | === Unstructured fleet channels === | ||
This one's dead simple - you only need your normal PTT you set up during Mumble installation and it talks to everyone in the channel. Very suitable for small gangs (e.g. one squad).<br> | This one's dead simple - you only need your normal PTT you set up during Mumble installation and it talks to everyone in the channel. Very suitable for small gangs (e.g. one squad).<br> | ||
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=== Semi-structured fleet channels | === Semi-structured fleet channels === | ||
Semi-structured fleet channels contain two channels, the main fleet channel named (e.g.) ''Delta Squad'' and a sub-channel name (e.g.) ''Delta Command.'' As you probably already realised, if you are in a command position such as SC, WC or a Scout (or the FC tells you to get into command chat), you should join the Command sub-channel, whilst normal fleet members should join the parent Squad channel. This sort of fleet channel is useful for medium sized fleets (e.g. one or two wings).<br> | Semi-structured fleet channels contain two channels, the main fleet channel named (e.g.) ''Delta Squad'' and a sub-channel name (e.g.) ''Delta Command.'' As you probably already realised, if you are in a command position such as SC, WC or a Scout (or the FC tells you to get into command chat), you should join the Command sub-channel, whilst normal fleet members should join the parent Squad channel. This sort of fleet channel is useful for medium sized fleets (e.g. one or two wings).<br> | ||
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The two channels are linked, which means the normal PTT talks to both. Therefore fleet members do not need any special PTT key, your normal PTT you set up during Mumble installation talks to everyone in the fleet (yes, even those in Command). If you are in Command, you will need another PTT key that talks only to the current channel. To set that up, go to Configure -> Settings -> Shortcuts, which will pop up a window that looks like this:<br> | The two channels are linked, which means the normal PTT talks to both. Therefore fleet members do not need any special PTT key, your normal PTT you set up during Mumble installation talks to everyone in the fleet (yes, even those in Command). If you are in Command, you will need another PTT key that talks only to the current channel. To set that up, go to Configure -> Settings -> Shortcuts, which will pop up a window that looks like this:<br> | ||
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Although on yours, you should see only your current push-to-talk key already set up in the Shortcuts window, as you haven't set up any others yet. It's a good idea to check the ''Suppress'' box on any shortcuts, as that will prevent other applications from recognising your key and performing unforseen tasks you had not expected (e.g. warp scrambling stargates).<br> | Although on yours, you should see only your current push-to-talk key already set up in the Shortcuts window, as you haven't set up any others yet. It's a good idea to check the ''Suppress'' box on any shortcuts, as that will prevent other applications from recognising your key and performing unforseen tasks you had not expected (e.g. warp scrambling stargates).<br> | ||
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Note that it will only talk to Command chat if you yourself are also in Command. If you are in the general fleet channel it will talk to the general fleet ONLY, i.e. not Command. | Note that it will only talk to Command chat if you yourself are also in Command. If you are in the general fleet channel it will talk to the general fleet ONLY, i.e. not Command. | ||
=== Fully structured fleet channels === | |||
=== Fully structured fleet channels | |||
This part of the Mumble setup guide focuses on setting up your key shortcuts for the structured fleet channels. These are used mostly for large scale PvP operations (e.g. multiple wings or fleets).<br> | This part of the Mumble setup guide focuses on setting up your key shortcuts for the structured fleet channels. These are used mostly for large scale PvP operations (e.g. multiple wings or fleets).<br> | ||
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**Whisper/Shout to Current => (No use for a squad member) | **Whisper/Shout to Current => (No use for a squad member) | ||
In short, the structured fleet channels enable great streamlining and filtering of information. This way, fleet commanders can focus on leading the fleet rather than having to process endless streams of information and squad members and their commanders can coordinate more efficiently amongst themselves. On the other hand, all this requires a great deal more communication and discretion in doing so from SC’s to the rest of command. | In short, the structured fleet channels enable great streamlining and filtering of information. This way, fleet commanders can focus on leading the fleet rather than having to process endless streams of information and squad members and their commanders can coordinate more efficiently amongst themselves. On the other hand, all this requires a great deal more communication and discretion in doing so from SC’s to the rest of command. | ||
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