Starcraft 2 Voice Chat

StarCraft 2 voice chat was created by Blizzard to help the players, especially those who represent a team. Having fine voice chat is necessary for all teams. The program offers the possibility to a team to synchronize their attacks and be acquainted with each other’s action during the video game. But, a lot of players encountered problems with the StarCraft 2 voice chat system and wondered if StarCraft 2 really works. Sometimes yes, sometimes no even if the voice chat is very important. So, a good advice for the players who encountered problems is to increase the amount of voice channels. Voice channels should he found in the video game Options menu, beneath the section Sound. If even this doesn’t works, make an effort and install the Output devices and Voice Input. In addition, a player might contact Blizzard’s Tech Support and solicit help by asking your questions. The Tech Support usually answers quickly, providing the necessary answer.

StarCraft 2 voice chat problems

First of all, a player should look out if the microphone is on. The computer should show Enable Microphone. In addition, the volume slider must be situated on one hundred percent and the dropdown menu must be positioned on Default. Also, he should look after the Firewall and Router Settings. The Tech Team mentioned that if the microphone test looked normal but the player cannot listen another player, then it is probable a router of firewall problem. Some of this can obstruct the voice chat communications of the video game. The player should make sure that the firewall isn’t blocking the incoming connections if the game and the router is transmitting UDP ports 1120 and 1119 to the PC or MAC’s personal IP address. Also, it is advisable to connect to the video game Log file. The first step is to press on the video game icon and then search for properties. Next, press on Open File Location for Windows Vista or Find Target and place the Logs folder in the fresh window.

Other possible problems

Blizzard’s Tech Team explained that there are more things that can effect or even stop Voice Chat from functioning by the book in StarCraft 2. These include the drivers update. Blizzard recommended that a player should install the newest motherboard drivers and the latest sound. Another problem can appear because of the settings from the sound and microphone. The Tech Team advised the player to check carefully these settings, and to make certain that sound works usual in other programs. A simple thing is to play a song in media player or a web browser. If is doesn’t work, then it is a problem from the sound settings. The third possible problem is Windows 7 or Windows Vista’s sound. These programs use volume on a per-application basis when a program is in succession. So, it is probable that the video game is hushed while further programs aren’t. When the real time video is playing and the player isn’t logged on Battle.net, it is advisable to minimize StarCraft 2, to press on the speaker icon and after that to click the Mixer link. Gaze for StarCraft and check if is powered on or muted.11

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