Basic Usage GuideThis section will cover the basics on using TeamSpeak 3.
To connect to the server, go to Connections > Connect. The details for our server can be found at the top of this post. Please use your RuneScape name when on TS3, as it helps the staff know who is who.
Once you have successfully connected to the server, you can add it to your bookmarks for easy access. To do this, go to Bookmarks > Add to Bookmarks. It should look like this:
So, now you're in TS3. Here's what the layout looks like:
To join a channel, simply double-click it. The different channels are explained in the next section.
You can also right-click yourself to get these options:
Change Nickname: Changes the nickname you use, like in IRC.
Request Talk Power: If the channel is muted and you need to say something, use this - but only if it is absolutely neccesary. The channels will only be muted during war time - if you need to say something, use the clan chat.
Set Avatar: This is an image you can use like your forum avatar, but for TS3. The maximum dimensions are 300px by 300px. It will be shown on the right when someone clicks your name.
- Delete Avatar: Removes the avatar you currently have.
Change Description: Changes a user's description - unavailable to normal members.
Priority Speaker: Priority speakers will be louder than others if multiple people are speaking at the same time. This feature is usually reserved for the callers and leaders during fights.
Channel Commander: Similar to Priority Speaker - reserved for callers and leaders during fights.
Set Server Group/Channel Group/Permissions: Options reserved for admins to change your access.
Client Connection Info: Shows info such as your IP, ping and other technical jargon.
Channels will also have descriptions, as one example:
A channel description (shown on the right when you click the channel) will have information detailing what's going on there. The above example is for a war channel, and it shows the rules and calling order. The sub-channels for styles will have pictures of gear examples and so.
In terms of toolbars, the main one is the "Self" toolbar:
Profiles: You can set up various profiles, but for simplicity and convenience it is recommended you stick with the default.
Set Away: This doesn't affect anything other than changing your icon to the "away" symbol - it lets others know you are AFK and may not reply.
Activate Microphone: If your microphone is deactivated.
Mute Microphone: This mutes your microphone - if you do not wish to speak for some reason: e.g. to use your hotkey for something else, you can use this.
Mute Speakers/Headphones: This mutes your sound.
The Away, Activate Microphone and Mute/Unmute Microphone/Sound buttons are also available under the toolbars, for easy 1-click access. You also have a "Toggle Subscribe Mode" which lets you change between seeing all users in all channels, or seeing just who is in your current channel. The "Contacts" feature lets you manage friends/blocked users.
Channels OverviewFinally, this section details the different channels. Please note that this list may change from time to time.
The Lobster: The "Lobby" - you first join here. This is similar to #wg_lobby on IRC - general lounging.
Staff Room: For the staff only.
PvP Room: For PvP events such as Raids.
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War Room: This channel is for wars, and will usually change to the name of the fight to remind members.
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Style Channels: This is used for "style checks". If a staff member says "Move down to your styles", you should join the channel corresponding to the style you are using in-game. This is so the staff can get a general idea of how many members are using which styles.
RuneScape: If you're just playing RuneScape and there isn't an event going on.
Event Room: This is for non-PvP and non-RuneScape events.
Music Channel: If you're listening to music and don't want to be disturbed. Music can also be played publicly here.
Other Games: Other games such as Travian, Age of Empires or anything else.
Personal Channels: For members' personal channels - hang out with friends here.
AFK: If you're not around, join this one. Your microphone/sound will automatically be muted.
