Using the headset for chat in games, yay or nay?

[mgoblue]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

I think I may have a mild social anxiety when it comes to people I don't know or at least have not spoken to before. Maybe I don't and most people are like me but I do know that my mom said when I was young and people would come over I would hide behind the couch until they left LOL. Even if they played with my toys I'd stay put and not come out. Of course this was when I was a toddler so maybe that's fairly normal behavior, I don't know. But honestly one reason I originally began drinking alcohol when I'd play online games is because I felt a bit anxious about chatting with folks. Naturally, that goes away when one drinks and it makes it easy to chat. However, I don't drink as often as I used to and really want to overcome using that as a crutch. I am always a bit disappointed/relieved when someone says they cannot chat in a game like Madden, even if its someone I have spoken to before, unless its one of my close online friends who I've played with many, many times. As I said above though, I really want to break out of my shell and start talking to folks (from OS especially) and get to know some people and it'll get easier.

I hated talking to randoms, but people on OS (Shawn, Clay, TJ, ExtremeGamer, etc) I got to be friendly with and it was awesome...we could just chat sports and have fun.

[ODogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgoblue

I hated talking to randoms, but people on OS (Shawn, Clay, TJ, ExtremeGamer, etc) I got to be friendly with and it was awesome...we could just chat sports and have fun.

Have we chatted online before? Are we friends on Xbox? I'm Catch22 on there.

[mgoblue]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

Have we chatted online before? Are we friends on Xbox? I'm Catch22 on there.

I'll add you...I'm sure we played some NCAA or Madden back when I played sports games more....

I haven't really been consistent gaming anymore, my kid takes up too much time lol

[CC]

I am a fairly social person but I don't chat with people online unless it is necessary to "help the team" or its with people I know interactively or personally.

[woodjer]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

I think I may have a mild social anxiety when it comes to people I don't know or at least have not spoken to before.

I sometimes wonder the same thing about myself. My mom is always telling me how I was always the observer...watching all the other kids play for a while first before trying to insert myself. I think I've carried it with me into adulthood.

Part of it for me is that I play so many different games that I'm just not great at any of them so I'd rather just play offline where I don't feel judged by my opponent. Another part is kinda what JareBear was saying...it just feels weird. Kinda like dialing a random phone number and expecting to have a great conversation with whoever picks up the line.

I recently bought the PS Gold headset to have a mic handy if I need one but just don't see myself using it much.

[BunnyHardaway]

I do party chats, but otherwise it depends on the game. I usually use my headset on Forza, but I never use it in FIFA or NBA...wayyyy too many annoying little kids.

[ODogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by woodjer

Another part is kinda what JareBear was saying...it just feels weird. Kinda like dialing a random phone number and expecting to have a great conversation with whoever picks up the line.

That's the best description of it I've heard yet, nailed it I think!!

Quote: Originally Posted by BunnyHardaway

I do party chats, but otherwise it depends on the game. I usually use my headset on Forza, but I never use it in FIFA or NBA...wayyyy too many annoying little kids.

I love listening to others (but not speaking) in group sports games, mostly FIFA, because it's hilarious usually, but I quit speaking in FIFA because when they find out you're American they boot you usually.

[TDKing]

I don't chat because most gamers are young punks plus I'm old enough to be their dad or grandpop. The other reason is cause I suck at most video games now and don't want to hear anyone's crap! Lol....

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