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Calling in to the live DDO cast; Questions.
Topic Started: Mar 9 2011, 02:28 AM (412 Views)
thegreatunknown
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I have always thought about calling into the DDO hotline on Saturday's, but I am not sure how it works.

Could someone explain it, and maybe what it is for. I mean the obvious answer is to say something, but are calls in the live stream?

Is there something rehearsed to say?

Thanks in advance.
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Well I have always called in by spamming skype and the chat with requests to join the show for a few mins.

Most days I get in just fine.

But last time It didn't work. But I was asked to be a guest for the following week show.

So from now on I will just call in using the Lich Line when I want to add a quick comment.

It is just like making a phone call.
Edited by Samius, Mar 9 2011, 10:19 AM.
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It's pretty simple to call in.
Just dial the number...
Wait for an answer...
And say whatever you like (so long as its PG of course)
If you don't have much to say but just want to pop on I'll probably ask you what you think about whatever were talking about.

The only think to keep in mind is sometimes there is a small delay and you don't want to have the live show sound up in the background, it tends to throw folks off listening to themselves with a small delay and sometimes we get a wicked echo.

We'd love to hear from any and all. :)
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thegreatunknown
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Thanks Samius and Sigtrent. I was meaning more like the process in general.

I haven't really used skype much before, so bare with me here. I can actually CALL the number with my cell phone?

I hope to clear up that.

I guess my overall question is - how are you all communicating? Is it just several people connected to skype chatting?

It is so confusing! I just want the run down on what programs are being used, who is using them, and what do I need open at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Edit: I can be found on Thelanis, Tgu is my current main. Hit me up in-game, maybe that would be easier?
Edited by thegreatunknown, Mar 9 2011, 06:24 PM.
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Another side note, has DDO Cast ever thought of a live Ventrilo server? Would be nice to actually communicate with fellow DDO players, and maybe have some of those conversations brought into the live show. Yes, no?
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The LICH line is just like a regular phone number. You don't need Skype. You can dial from any cellphone or land-line phone: (650) 336-5424

If in the US and out of state, dial 1-650-336-5424

If you're in a different country, out side of th US, you have to dial your country's exit code. For example:

- From Australia to the USA: 0011-1-650-336-5424
- From UK to the the USA: 00-1-650-336-5424

If you are on a cellphone you can send a text message 650-336-5424.

If you call between 3pm EST - 4:30 PM EST, I will pick up and add you to the show.
If you call outside of that time, you will go strait to voice mail.
If there is another caller while you try to call, you will go voice mail.

Be sure to turn off or mute the UStream before calling, else you will get feedback loop. If sound is pretty bad, I will probably ask you to call back after you've fixed it.

The bandwidth we have when we do recording is very limited and I can only do no more than 3 or 4 Hosts (Sig + 1 or 2 guests + Myself), the UStream, and then a caller. Anymore than that and Ustream shuts down and all things go to hell. This is why I ask listers to use the 650-336-5424 number.

I use Skype because its the only method that can do hosts, callers, ustream and record the show at the same time.

Thanks!
Edited by AnneTrent, Mar 9 2011, 10:26 PM.
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thegreatunknown
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Thanks a lot Anne. There were questions I had that I didn't know how to ask, and I didn't want to come off rude or too nosey. I just wanted to understand.

I will definitely call in at 3 p.m. Saturday. I actually have so much I want to tell you all, and most of it comes down to basics. I've never hit level 20, I am not a super awesome DDO player of many years (played about 2 months total), and I really feel the DDO community has opened up my eyes to things.

Ugh, I got to write this stuff down.

Edit: http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=294197 -- That was my first forum post on the official forum. I talked about how I WAS a veteran MMO player, but I struggled with DDO. The general consensus (feedback) I got back then was everything ranging from make a rogue to quit the game. I gave the game time and it grew on me. I became so interested, in short bard fascinated with a virtuoso enthrall, the game is amazing to me now.
Edited by thegreatunknown, Mar 10 2011, 05:01 AM.
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