Cross-Platform Voice Chat Methods. An inquiry...Follow

Hello fellow xiv-ers,

I was just having a discussion with a friend whom I will be playing the game with (+ his gf). We were discussing voice chat and I was curious what you all think is the best cross-platform method. I suggested something via our smart-phones such as skype but, I am not certain that would be tangible in large group scenarios. I know many ppl used teamspeak (I think) back in the day but, I have limited experience since I am a console player and own a mac. I was also thinking it would be nice to have a dedicated chat 'channel' pertaining to your friends and/or ls. Is that plausible?

That being said, what do you think would be the most efficient and logical way to utilize voice chat for playing XIV cross-platform?

Thank you all in advance and I look forward to adventuring in-game with you all.

-Ronyn O. aka Chomama

Ventrillo or Mumble for large groups work pretty well. They aren't free though.

I'd probably avoid Skype with more than 3 or 4 people.. even that might be pushing it.

Which platform?

Here you go. ^_^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ventrilode/id486115720?mt=8

I use a wireless headset, so I can use any PC chat program from the comfort of my recliner battle station.

In our FFXI endgame shell we would use Ventrillo mainly, or Skype if there were a few of us doing BCNMs or something. Skype started falling apart after 8 or more people joined.

You can also use TeamSpeak. They too have an iPhone app

IIRC you rent one of their servers for it.

I would never not use a headset or buds lol. That would be terrible haha. Thanks all for the sage advice tho. I'm gonna look into it a bit more but I am thinking either Vent or TS.

Too clarify, if one person purchases a 'private server', does that mean that individual can invite whomever he/she likes as long as the invitees have the appropriate software on there phone or laptop. Again, thanks for the positive feedback!