Sound/Voice problem -- Help Greatly Appreciated!!

[massivistik]

Thanks for your help--

I am experiencing voice problems when I play on a server with a friend (1v1). He hosts and all stock voices that came with Unreal work, but the a voice pack (Eric Cartman) that we both have isn't working properly.

The voices work when I play on my own.

His voices work when he plays on his own AND when we're playing (but I don't hear it on my end).

When I'm on the server, I hit the 'V' key that brings up the menu of choices, there are no choices shown. (but playing by myself there are choices shown and it works perfectly--it doesn't work only when I'm connected).

I've reinstalled it 3 or 4 times with no luck. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks again!

[KrazyLoCo]

Check the .zip file that the soundpack came in. See if there is a Readme file. If there is, then there is probably instructions on how to enter it into the ServerPackages= section in the server's UnrealTournament.ini file. If not... you have to add the voicepack related file names in your UnrealTournament.ini... Example:

For a voicepack called Homer, there is a file called HomerVoice.u in the UnrealTournament/System folder. I have to go into my UnrealTournament.ini file and add ServerPackages=HomerVoice

You will notice there is already a long list of ServerPackages= in the file. Add it to the bottom of them.

Pretty complicating to explain... if you have any questions, don't be shy to ask.

[massivistik]

Roger that--I've got the "serverpackages=" in there and the Ecartman.u in the system file and instalation exactly how the notepad says. The voices work perfectly when I play on my own and the only time it doesn't work is when I'm logged on to my friend's hosted game. Even HIS Ecartman works during the game (although I don't hear it). That's the big mystery.

The only difference on my side when I'm on the server is that when I hit the "v" key to bring up the sounds, there's no choices under the headers (orders, taunts, etc).

What do you think?

[KrazyLoCo]

So you have ServerPackages=Ecartman in the host's UnrealTournament.ini?

[massivistik]

Yep, exactly as written... weird isn't it?

[KrazyLoCo]

Yeah, very weird.

Umm... voice packs aren't my specialty.

Make sure you're both using the 436 patch and all 4 bonus packs.

Delete the voicepack from the client's computer and see if it downloads off of the server when you try to connect.

The last and only other thing I can think of that might work is Valhalla. It is bundled with UTPure. Download UTPure here (http://forums.utpure.com/showthread.php?t=1411).

*Note that UTPure can't be used if your friend runs a listen (non-dedicated) server. But I think he can still use Valhalla.

Right, so what on earth does this mod do?

Valhalla Avatar (VA) is a mod that allows clients to use any model, skin, or voicepack on your server, regardless of whether or not it is installed server-side. Many games, such as the later Quake games (2 &3) already have this supported, unfortunately UT's custom content system is quite limited. Many have wished for a more custom content friendly sytem in Unreal Tournament, and I created this mod as an answer.