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'''[https://www.mumble.info/ Mumble]''' is a third-party VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) application that allows people to communicate verbally both in- and out-of-game.  
 
'''[https://www.mumble.info/ Mumble]''' is a third-party VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) application that allows people to communicate verbally both in- and out-of-game.  
  
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== Mumble Overlay ==
  
Our Mumble authentication for Members and Guests is handled through Alliance Auth.
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[[File:Overlay in Eve.JPG|thumb|Overlay in EVE]]
 
 
 
 
For the initial installation and setup go to the main [[Mumble]] page.
 
 
 
 
 
== Mumble Overlay ==
 
  
 
The Mumble client for PC has a function included called Overlay that can show connected and/or talking voice participants.
 
The Mumble client for PC has a function included called Overlay that can show connected and/or talking voice participants.
 
  
 
The Overlay can give you feedback about who is connected or who is talking when the application would otherwise obscure this information, basically overlaying it over the top of your game client. Even if you have Mumble open on a second monitor, the overlay may be a useful addition as it can be positioned freely on the primary monitor. <ref>[https://www.mumble.info/documentation/user/in-game-overlay Mumble in-game Overlay Documentation] (pulled 2023-05-16)</ref>
 
The Overlay can give you feedback about who is connected or who is talking when the application would otherwise obscure this information, basically overlaying it over the top of your game client. Even if you have Mumble open on a second monitor, the overlay may be a useful addition as it can be positioned freely on the primary monitor. <ref>[https://www.mumble.info/documentation/user/in-game-overlay Mumble in-game Overlay Documentation] (pulled 2023-05-16)</ref>
 
  
 
This is especially useful during fleet operations where you have not necessarily flown with the members previously so you may not recognize their voices yet. During high pressure PvP fights it happens often enough that someone calls out "Warp to me", so with the Overlay running you have a quick and easy way to see at a glance who that was.
 
This is especially useful during fleet operations where you have not necessarily flown with the members previously so you may not recognize their voices yet. During high pressure PvP fights it happens often enough that someone calls out "Warp to me", so with the Overlay running you have a quick and easy way to see at a glance who that was.
  
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=== Deactivating DirectX 12 ===
| valign="top" | [[File:Overlay in Eve.JPG|600px|Overlay in EVE]]
 
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[[File:Game_Client_DirectX_12.JPG|thumb|Remove the checkmark from DirectX 12]]
  
=== Deactivating DirectX 12 ===
 
 
Currently (as of May 2023) the Overlay does not work with DirectX 12 so the first step is to deactivate that in your EVE game client: <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/mumble/comments/vmtb8h/eve_online_updated_to_use_dx12_anyway_to_get/ Reddit Eve Online Updated to use DX12, Anyway to get Overlay Working?] (pulled 2023-05-16)</ref>
 
Currently (as of May 2023) the Overlay does not work with DirectX 12 so the first step is to deactivate that in your EVE game client: <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/mumble/comments/vmtb8h/eve_online_updated_to_use_dx12_anyway_to_get/ Reddit Eve Online Updated to use DX12, Anyway to get Overlay Working?] (pulled 2023-05-16)</ref>
  
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#Remove the tick from the <u>''Run EVE with DirectX 12''</u> checkbox
 
#Remove the tick from the <u>''Run EVE with DirectX 12''</u> checkbox
  
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=== Setting up the Overlay ===
| valign="top" | [[File:Game_Client_DirectX_12.JPG|400px|Remove the checkmark from DirectX 12]]
 
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[[File:Overlay Settings.jpg|thumb|Overlay Settings]]
  
=== Setting up the Overlay ===
 
 
Open your Mumble application and go to <u>''Configure''</u>, then <u>''Settings''</u> and then select <u>''Overlay''</u>:
 
Open your Mumble application and go to <u>''Configure''</u>, then <u>''Settings''</u> and then select <u>''Overlay''</u>:
  
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#Play around with those settings to get the Overlay positioned and sized so you can at a glance get all the information you need without it obstructing crucial elements of the game itself
 
#Play around with those settings to get the Overlay positioned and sized so you can at a glance get all the information you need without it obstructing crucial elements of the game itself
 
#Under <u>''Edit''</u> you have further options to manipulate the different states of how people show up in the Overlay. Make certain the ''Username'' checkbox is ticked and again in the name of reducing clutter that ''Avatar'' is unchecked
 
#Under <u>''Edit''</u> you have further options to manipulate the different states of how people show up in the Overlay. Make certain the ''Username'' checkbox is ticked and again in the name of reducing clutter that ''Avatar'' is unchecked
 
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| valign="top" | [[File:Overlay Settings.jpg|800px|Overlay Settings]]
 
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Congratulations, you now have a way to see who it was who screamed "HELP! I am tackled at the gate!" or "Point! Warp to me!".
 
Congratulations, you now have a way to see who it was who screamed "HELP! I am tackled at the gate!" or "Point! Warp to me!".
  
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== Troubleshooting ==
  
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* Q: The Overlay does not show up although I have done everything above.
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* A: Try starting and connecting to Mumble before you start the EVE client.
  
== Troubleshooting ==
 
*''"The Overlay does not show up although I have done everything above."'': Try starting and connecting to Mumble before you start the EVE client.
 
 
*''"It works! But now my ships look wonky!"'': Deactivating DirectX 12 may lead to some of the ship skins not showing up correctly. <ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/directx-12-related-issues/368493 EVE Forums DirectX 12 related issues] (pulled 2023-05-16)</ref> There may also be other graphic fidelity losses by deactivating DirectX 12.
 
  
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* Q: It works! But now my ships look wonky!
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* A: Deactivating DirectX 12 may lead to some of the ship skins not showing up correctly. <ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/directx-12-related-issues/368493 EVE Forums DirectX 12 related issues] (pulled 2023-05-16)</ref> There may also be other graphic fidelity losses by deactivating DirectX 12.
  
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==References==
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== Sources ==
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[[Category:Applications]]
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[[Category:Guides]]

Revision as of 20:07, 16 May 2023

For the initial installation and setup go to the main Mumble page.

Mumble is a third-party VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) application that allows people to communicate verbally both in- and out-of-game.

Mumble Overlay

Overlay in EVE

The Mumble client for PC has a function included called Overlay that can show connected and/or talking voice participants.

The Overlay can give you feedback about who is connected or who is talking when the application would otherwise obscure this information, basically overlaying it over the top of your game client. Even if you have Mumble open on a second monitor, the overlay may be a useful addition as it can be positioned freely on the primary monitor. [1]

This is especially useful during fleet operations where you have not necessarily flown with the members previously so you may not recognize their voices yet. During high pressure PvP fights it happens often enough that someone calls out "Warp to me", so with the Overlay running you have a quick and easy way to see at a glance who that was.

Deactivating DirectX 12

Remove the checkmark from DirectX 12

Currently (as of May 2023) the Overlay does not work with DirectX 12 so the first step is to deactivate that in your EVE game client: [2]

  1. Open your EVE launcher
  2. Go to Game Client Settings
  3. Remove the tick from the Run EVE with DirectX 12 checkbox

Setting up the Overlay

Overlay Settings

Open your Mumble application and go to Configure, then Settings and then select Overlay:

  1. The first important step is to reduce the clutter on screen so you only see who is currently talking or was talking a short while ago:
    1. Right-click one of the items on the layout screen (e.g. Whisper), select Filter and select Talking and recently active
    2. Always show yourself can be helpful if you want to see if you have muted yourself in Mumble (though in the interest of less clutter this is highly optional)
    3. You can also configure the time how long the recently active talkers will remain in the Overlay (appearing as greyed out names)
  2. Move the position of the Overlay by dragging the red dot around (for example to the top middle of the screen)
  3. Use your mousewheel to resize how large the names will appear
  4. Columns gives you the possibility to choose how many names will appear in one left to right row. Depending on where on your screen you have positioned the Overlay it can be useful to have them show in only one column from top to bottom or as far left to right as possible (i.e. 5)
  5. Play around with those settings to get the Overlay positioned and sized so you can at a glance get all the information you need without it obstructing crucial elements of the game itself
  6. Under Edit you have further options to manipulate the different states of how people show up in the Overlay. Make certain the Username checkbox is ticked and again in the name of reducing clutter that Avatar is unchecked


Congratulations, you now have a way to see who it was who screamed "HELP! I am tackled at the gate!" or "Point! Warp to me!".

Troubleshooting

  • Q: The Overlay does not show up although I have done everything above.
  • A: Try starting and connecting to Mumble before you start the EVE client.


  • Q: It works! But now my ships look wonky!
  • A: Deactivating DirectX 12 may lead to some of the ship skins not showing up correctly. [3] There may also be other graphic fidelity losses by deactivating DirectX 12.

References