Using Voice Chat In On-line Role Playing. Yes or No?


	Using Voice Chat In On-line Role Playing. Yes or No?

kidora

6-19-2007 11:46 AM

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voice, wired, wow, role-playing, games, online

kidora says:

The part about the 11 year old boy is hilarious.
While I enjoy chatting with people online, I don't think anyone wants to hear my southern twang. I would rather let the illusion stand, whatever the illusion happens to be.

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