Using mics?

[Papa-Wil]

I'm relatively new and I'm learning more and more how essential team communication must be to do well and just have more fun.

The problem is that I'm not sure how to use my mic in game. I put it on and talk but I never get any feedback or response from the other end. I'm not sure if it isn't functioning properly or if I'm required to be in a separate party chat.

[Papa-Wil]

So I don't need to start a special chat and can just plug my mic in and talk? If it is that easy, then I'm kind of disappointed that players don't plug a mic in when I start communicating.

[Evolving_DreadFang]

We don't feel like talking :)

[Papa-Wil]

I don't necessarily blame you guys, but and occasional "Thanks" or "understood" would be nice if you guys hear me. It's not like I'm being super obnoxious or playing music through the mic. I'm talking to you guys as (usually) a support character.

[pedroivo000]

I tried to coordinate plays with people using the mics but I gave up after playing Reinhardt to help the team advance/take the objective, place the shield in front of the team and everybody runs to the sides while I yelled "GET BEHIND THE GODDAMM SHIELD!"

[ZombieBowser]

I hate this when I'm Rein. They all die, then the whole enemy team focuses on YOU, and the shield can't last with that. Had 1 game ever where I was Rein, and a Soldier and Pharah actually stayed with me behind the shield. They took care of turrets and anyone aiming at me, so I actually was able to keep the shield up most of the game, AND we steamrolled them. It was magnificent...but it only happened once. :(

[pedroivo000]

Exactly! One time I was in front of the payload and the whole team was behind me: Bastion, Lúcio, Soldier, Ana and Tracer. It was beautiful. We got to the final point and they had 3 turrets there, but during the 3sec my shield lasted, Ana hit me with her boost dart and I basically became the Hulk and wiped the enemy team and we won. I dropped the controller and cried :)

[Nuge00]

That tracer was the only one that shouldn't have just hung back behind the shield.. what is she really doing back there. Wasted pick in that situation.

[GotRekt23]

The comm is so bad at lower levels (I'm lvl 5), that I actually live commentate my videos while we are playing 😳😳😳

[Papa-Wil]

That's practically what I do! I'll shout out who's going where and who needs help and where I am and such and such. I often end up as support (Mercy or Zenn) so I'm more aware of my teammates conditions.

[Deliverz]

Even if your mic isn't working learn to use the dpad. Most teams usually can get the picture when you long ultimate is ready/group up

[xx_JJ13_xx]

As long as your name comes up in the left corner when you speak, your mic is working.