No to VOIP due to gold spamming problems? We think not.

A lot of talk has been thrown around regarding the implementation of VoIP in Blizzard‘s World of Warcraft; VoIP (Voice Over IP) should allow users to communicate via headsets in the game. Ok, for those freaking out that it’s already being done, I know that, but some WoW players are concerned on how exactly Blizzard is planning on integrating it with the game.

The benefits of VoIP cannot be understated in a raid. Just the ability to shout “I need a heal” and getting it done is worth using it. However, this brings another problem that is prevalent in the game: gold spammers. Some players have expressed fear that the addition of this feature will give gold spammers another way to spam players. Well, I don’t think so. If Blizzard has the foresight to put a mute button, then you’re pretty much safe. Another thing, if you party with a gold spammer, you can simply kick him out, job done.

Despite all the paranoid people blabbering about the dangers of VoIP the prevailing thought among most players is that this is good for the game. I personally think that adding this feature will definitely make life easier for everyone.

Via WoW Forums

A lot of talk has been thrown around regarding the implementation of VoIP in Blizzard‘s World of Warcraft; VoIP (Voice Over IP) should allow users to communicate via headsets in the game. Ok, for those freaking out that it’s already being done, I know that, but some WoW players are concerned on how exactly Blizzard is planning on integrating it with the game.

The benefits of VoIP cannot be understated in a raid. Just the ability to shout “I need a heal” and getting it done is worth using it. However, this brings another problem that is prevalent in the game: gold spammers. Some players have expressed fear that the addition of this feature will give gold spammers another way to spam players. Well, I don’t think so. If Blizzard has the foresight to put a mute button, then you’re pretty much safe. Another thing, if you party with a gold spammer, you can simply kick him out, job done.

Despite all the paranoid people blabbering about the dangers of VoIP the prevailing thought among most players is that this is good for the game. I personally think that adding this feature will definitely make life easier for everyone.

Via WoW Forums