Higher Ground launches KDX Server

[FormerAdmin]

Voice Chat seems to be an ever increasingly important aspect to multiplayer gaming. I personally have always used it, whether it be on a console or computer; I have found that Voice Chat helps spice up gameplay quite a great deal. Not only that, you can speak infinitely faster than you can type, making it an invaluable tool when in dire situations.

With that being said, Higher Ground would like to offer players a standard for Voice Communication, so that all members who have headsets/microphones can communicate with one another. We have chosen Haxial's, KDXClient. Haxial Software describes the application:
KDX is a powerful "BBS"-style (Bulletin Board System) encrypted internet communications system that provides voice chat (Internet Telephone), text chat, messaging, news, file and folder transfer, remote access, trackers and more. It uses strong encryption to protect your communications for security and privacy. It is very useful for groups that need to collaborate on a project via the Internet. It is also very useful for remote administration of a computer. KDX uses a client/server architecture (NOT peer-to-peer).

We now have an official KDX Server for Higher Ground members, which will be used for basic text chat while outside of the game, as well as for the fantastic voice chatroom feature incorporated in the software. Not to mention, the HG KSZ Server will provide you with a new gateway to file sharing! You can connect to the HG KDX Server using the IP - hgpoa.mine.nu:19121. The server will be used NOT ONLY FOR VOICE CHAT[/i], but as a forum for all players to gather, and potentially share files.

KDX is the best piece of software I have found in quite sometime, but the initial setup can be some what daunting for users. So, I created a simple step by step guide for Higher Ground members to use when setting up KDX for the first time, Enjoy! ALL PLAYERS SHOULD DOWNLOAD KDXCLIENT[/u], regardless of if you have voice chat or not! Become a member of the Higher Ground KDX server!


Download KDXClient (Mac)
www.haxial.com/download/KDXClient1320-Mac.sit

Download KDXClient (PC)
www.haxial.com/download/KDXClient1320-Win.zip

Access the KDXClient Tutorial
www.rit.edu/~atk5307/kdxtutorial.html

Launch the Higher Ground KDX Server *
kdx://hgpoa.mine.nu:19121
(* - KDXClient must be installed)

[Morbeus]

I have never used this program before but i have used TeamSpeak. Voice over net is cool for anything really. Should be some restrictions though or i hope the program has a mute. I can see some 10 year old who doesn't know the program or just wants to be a jerk screaming the Sponge Bob Squarepants theme song into his microphone for 30 minutes at a time.

That'll get annoying fast.

[FormerAdmin]

Morbeus: KDX has great user control, and yes, I will be able to ban anyone who acts like a jackass on the KDX Server.

My suggestion, go download KDXClient, and use the tutorial I set up for you guys!

[Argon]

Please forgive me for posting this, but as far as computer-network-savvy goes, I'm the intellectual equivalent of a kindergartener. HG is launching a KDX server... does that mean it's a different site? AKA, when I log on to GameSpy, will there be two different sites (among the 100 or so others) to choose from, a KDX and a non-KDX? And so if two people are playing HG at the same time, but one logs on to the KDX and one logs on to the non-KDX, they'd be in different worlds and not see each other or interact with each other or anything?
Also, if someone doesn't have a microphone setup going, they can still download KDX, they just won't be able to participate in voice chat, right? If so, how will that affect game play? They'll still be able to hear others talk, but they'll have to type if they want to be heard, right?
Probably half of these questions would be answered if I'd just download the damn program, but I always like to look before I leap

[FormerAdmin]

Not being computer saavy does NOT make up for not reading what I posted. If you read it, you would understand what KDX is. I quote:

KDX is a powerful "BBS"-style (Bulletin Board System) encrypted internet communications system that provides voice chat (Internet Telephone), text chat, messaging, news, file and folder transfer, remote access, trackers and more. It uses strong encryption to protect your communications for security and privacy. It is very useful for groups that need to collaborate on a project via the Internet. It is also very useful for remote administration of a computer. KDX uses a client/server architecture (NOT peer-to-peer).

We now have an official KDX Server for Higher Ground members, which will be used for basic text chat while outside of the game, as well as for the fantastic voice chatroom feature incorporated in the software. Not to mention, the HG KSZ Server will provide you with a new gateway to file sharing! You can connect to the HG KDX Server using the IP - hgpoa.mine.nu:19121. The server will be used NOT ONLY FOR VOICE CHAT, but as a forum for all players to gather, and potentially share files.

Just slow down and take the time to read the info, and you should understand what is going on. The HG KDX Server is NOT a gaming server.

[DoctorLove]

The KDX is a program independent of NWN. Downloading won't influence your NWN play one bit. Just be sure to do the tutorial (see link in first post of this thread).

I just downloaded it. Its so easy to use, no wonder its #1!

Do I get a cookie now?

[javamonkey]

Got my Logitech headset today and nobody on voicechat so i can try the thing out

[Rastan]

Argon said:

Please forgive me for posting this, but as far as computer-network-savvy goes, I'm the intellectual equivalent of a kindergartener. HG is launching a KDX server... does that mean it's a different site? AKA, when I log on to GameSpy, will there be two different sites (among the 100 or so others) to choose from, a KDX and a non-KDX? And so if two people are playing HG at the same time, but one logs on to the KDX and one logs on to the non-KDX, they'd be in different worlds and not see each other or interact with each other or anything?
Also, if someone doesn't have a microphone setup going, they can still download KDX, they just won't be able to participate in voice chat, right? If so, how will that affect game play? They'll still be able to hear others talk, but they'll have to type if they want to be heard, right?
Probably half of these questions would be answered if I'd just download the damn program, but I always like to look before I leap

- Think of KDX this way, you can still have the internet up and still play NWNs, right. well both gamespy and the internet are both programs, and KDX is no different
Its basicly the same consept as AIM, but it has more features
-an ability to transfer Files, and chat with others on NWN.
-The Mic just helps becuase its a lot easier to speak and use quickslots than it is to typing your message, but it isnt needed
-You also can customize it with your own picture, color your font and backgroung color, signiture and more...
-Also the Dm's seem to be there more often than here so you can talk to them and get a respone much quicker

Everyone who hasn't should download KDX, its easy to instal (just read the Setup instruntions on RIP's prievous post and do what it says) and can help you get better on PoA too.

[Blood]

I've downloaded it but cant use as i have win98se
I have been informed it doesn't work on this os, so when i upgrade i'll give it a go

[Wvyrren]

Dont have a mic but might as well download it so I can at least hear whats going on around the server.