Voice Attack Users

[Valis]

Care to share any neat tricks you use?
Personally i have a few i like. Such as,
"launch" which will launch my ship and retract my gear with one command, (without a docking computer)
"Docking Request"
"Exit Game"
"Open System/Galaxy Map"
"Deploy/Retract Hard Points"
"Night Vision On/Off"
And so on...
VLC Player is also awesome, I have loads of play lists, with full control,
Pause, resume, next/previous track, volume up/down, Play AC/DC, Play Pink Floyd ect...
For those that dont use it, you really should.

[Valis]

Also,
gear up/down
deploy/retract scoop
switch mode
spectrum scanner.
damn theres loads!
and i never go mining without Johnny cash :)

[Liduska77]

There's not many people here who seem to use Voice Attack, or don't really post when a VA related topic comes up. Not sure why.

I have VA and use EDDI with it. I use the EDDI triggers to send information about what I'm doing so that VA can read it, then do something to react to it and/or say something.

For example, when I pop out of SC close to the station, after a quick boost, you hit the no fire zone of the station. This is recognized by the EDDI trigger, and sent to VA. VA then automatic executes my command for asking to dock, all without me saying anything.

Taking off from a station, as soon as the docking clamps are released, EDDI triggers VA, which then brings up my gears. I don't have to say a word, it just does it then says something like 'the gears are now up' or whatever I type in.

I have loads of voice commands too, ones where I say one thing and get a reply with 3 or 4 options, allowing me to say what I want, which is then executed.

But the triggers are thoroughly fantastic and immensely satisfying if you spend a bit of time with them, getting them to work perfectly:)

[Valis]

I didnt know about the EDDI thing, ill have to look into it,
Any good tutorials on setting it up?
I do use Riply Galactic KICS. I dont use the default binds, I use my own, It can be time consuming setting everything up, but totally worth it.

[Liduska77]

There are some good EDDI tutorials on the voice attack website.

I start all my profiles from scratch. I remember what to say much better.

I've got ASTRA and good old Bill Shatner to keep me company, and can freely switch profiles as and when I want, but I've been using the Amy voice from Ivona. It's the Astra voice as far as I can tell, but the important thing is that it allows you to write your own responses. Voice packs are good, but limit the feedback. Writing your own is much more satisfying and comedic too.

I'd look into EDDI if you're enjoying voice attack, it takes it up a notch and gives a nice level of interaction, allowing you to perform some procedures semi automatically, which is quite enchanting after hundreds of hours playing.

[Valis]

Thanks Liduska77 ill definitely look into that.

[𝕊𝕋𝕌ℝ𝕄-𝕂𝔸𝕋]

Originally posted by Liduska77:

There's not many people here who seem to use Voice Attack, or don't really post when a VA related topic comes up. Not sure why.

I do have voice attack, for the sole reason of what you cool dudes are doing, but I haven't a clue HOW to set it up. Maybe if there was a link to how to do this I'd really appreciate it :)

Edit, sorry I did not see your last post, Liduska77.

Cheers for the info :)

[Liduska77]

Feel free to add me if you need a hand with anything :)

[Valis]

For basic stuff like triggering keyboard commands theres lots of tutorials on youtube.
but ill give you quickie :)
At the top of VA hover over the icons till you find "edit profile" click it.
This will be your profile.
click new command at the top
The "when i say" part is what you will say,
so type "deploy hardpoints"
Click "key press" on the left hand side
hit the key you use to deploy hardpoint, I think its "u"
Click "other" then "sounds" then "say something with text to speech"
Type "depoying hardpoints"
Click "OK" then "apply"
Your done!

BUT!! before this you will have to setup speech recognition in widows
Controle panel/Speech recognition. I recommend going through it all at least twice.
but once your done, youre good to go.

There are voice pack you can d/l instead of using the text to speech as well, kics is a free one
but there are onse you can buy as well.

It really is worth the effort!

[AISTHESIS]

One key press command does:

full throttle
boost
target next system in route
jump
short pause
mute sound for high frequency countdown
unmute
remove HUD until jump is complete
short pause
reactivate HUD
full throttle
hold key to scan system

I also have a key that blasts a fog horn that shakes my chair.
It is not heard on the server but friends hear it in my microphone.

Another great one is an instant wall of insulting text for attackers, It pauses, then messages more strange text. This is a great distraction to opponents but I do not use it as I fly completely pacifist but it was fun to make and test.

I have another that toggle engine color to leave a dotted trail.
Another does thrust up and down repeated so the ship moves in place when sitting.
You can make other set repeat moves for when AFK.
One summer I made a complete AI for my PC, gave it attitude, got tired of answering to my PC and don't use it now.

Get creative, VA is an awesome cheap tool. Great for Skyrim shouts and ARK dino commands too.

[bongerman85]

im gonna watch this thread for a while. i would like to get voice attack but am concerned at all of the different threads and posts about the difficulty setting it up

[Valis]

Originally posted by bongerman85:

im gonna watch this thread for a while. i would like to get voice attack but am concerned at all of the different threads and posts about the difficulty setting it up

Honestly dont be put off, there is a learning curve to it, but once you get it, you get it. Its really quite easy. And the pay offs are huge. They have a free version you can d/l. you're just limited to how many commands you can use, so get that first. then if you like it, buy it, the actual version is actually quite cheap.

[Liduska77]

Originally posted by bongerman85:

im gonna watch this thread for a while. i would like to get voice attack but am concerned at all of the different threads and posts about the difficulty setting it up

Voice Attack is one thing, a program, from one company.

Voice packs are a different thing, made by another company, but the packs run on the voice attack software.

You can buy voice attack, and dont need to buy a voice pack.

If you dont buy a voice pack, you need to use text to speech. This means you will hear the voice of your PCs selected voice. These, as standard, are usually quite irritating.

Most people either buy a voice pack - you can get some nice voices to use - or buy a new voice for their PC.

Voice attack can react to your voice, or a button push. You need to write your own commands to say or select a button to push.

You can get profiles to import to voice attack. These are pre programmed commands that require you to memorize what the commands are, but they are all written for you.

It is not difficult to write commands. Start by selecting new command, tick when I say, then type activate lights. In the main box below that, click on the left option bar to push a button. Push L (default for lights). This instruction appears in the main box. Next, select pause, for a second or two to put a little time between the action and the voice feedback, it flows better with a small pause. Then, from the options to the left of the main box, select say something with text to speech. Type lights now on or similar. Then click done. Test to make sure it works (if you open the note pad first, and click the mouse on it as if you were going to type on it, then say the command, the letter L should appear on the note pad, to confirm it works...or just test in game). If you have a voice pack, instead of selecting say something with text to speech, select play a sound. Then navigate in the newly opened window to your voice pack and select an appropriate response. Then save.

Build your commands from there, using voice attack forums and YouTube vids. You get nice ideas from there.

EDDI is a different thing, linked in to voice attack, but wouldn't advise that until you are a bit experienced with voice attack first.

Any questions, just ask.

[Kal]

Great thread but I would be happier if you also added how u set it up if u used more than just a standard 1 key press option

[Liduska77]

Originally posted by Kal:

Great thread but I would be happier if you also added how u set it up if u used more than just a standard 1 key press option

Not sure what you mean. If you re phrase it, I'll try to answer it.

[Valis]

Liduska77, do have an up to date link for the EDDI plugin,
the only link i can find is this one,
http://www.mcdee.net/elite/EDDI.zip
The link is now dead. cant find any others.