Until further notice, the scrapyard will be hosting a public Mumble server. This service is intended for knights who need an ad hoc voice chat solution.

Connecting

In order to use voice chat, you first need to install the Mumble client. Complete the audio setup, then select “Connect” from the “Server” menu. In the dialog, choose to add a new server:

Label: “The scrapyard” (or whatever pleases you).

Address: spiral.onyxbits.de (no http:// or anything)

Port: 64738 (leave the default)

Username: Nick (name)

Upon connecting for the first time your client will inform you that it could not validate the server’s certificate (it is self signed). Simply chose to accept it. Afterwards you should find yourself in the lobby. If you want to create rooms, you need to register yourself (from the “Self” menu).

Chatrooms

Once connected, you will be taken to the main lobby (“The Scrapyard”). It is quite possible that you do not see any other rooms at this point. You will likely want to create one for your own purposes instead of hanging around in the reception area. The server is configured to allow any registered users to create temporary rooms. That is: