Steam chat works well enough, but when you're resource or bandwidth strapped, every little bit counts. GameVox is a lightweight alternative to Steam's processing/bandwidth demanding built in VOIP service.

It's free to use, has a dedicated app and can be used via their website! For all Pixelkicker group members, our own dedicated server is available 24/7! I'm usually signed in, so don't hesitate to say 'hi' if you drop in!

The address is: https://www.gamevox.com/XFHK-PAC

Don't worry about user limits, either. We're good to go. Hope to hear you there!

Revising the group details and I noticed Steams handy-dandy game association field. Yeah, crazy, huh? Then I added a few ... please comment with your suggestions!

While you're at it, I've set up a TS Server for the odd occasion we do multiplayer things. Because Skype is bad/wrong/terrible/lame. Worse for gaming.

Details available when required via me.

Did I mention we had a short stint with Multiplayer HL2 and it was messy? Fun, but messy ... but with TS on hand we'll play better.

How y'all doin'?

The OpenSSL encryption bug means the average code monkey can access your passwords. Steam is affected:

1. There is a fix ready and waiting, Valve will apply it very soon As of the 9th SteamDB and SteamGuard are updated.
2. If you're logged in, don't log out
3. If you plan to log out and return, enable offline mode for a couple days
4. De-authorize and re-authorize your connected devices/computers as per this article: http://www.incgamers.com/2014/04/heartbleed-vulnerabilities-steam-resolved-say-valve

Services and websites such as Google, Facebook and Dropbox were not affected, and Yahoo has patched their servers. If you use Yahoo, now's the time to change your password. As online banks were also compromised, it's up to your local branch to notify you about any exploits, but do contact them to be sure.

Don't change your password until we hear that Steam has patched this issue. Doing so now just exposes you to the same bug, which btw, has been around since December 2011.

The mantra for this is: "Patch first, notify after", so don't expect your provider to be up front. They're not interested in creating panic when they can just fix it. Unfortunately this means we don't know who's been compromised, and due to the nature of the bug, neither do they.

Stay safe, friends.

https://www.humblebundle.com/

Don't miss it! For less than $5.00 you can pick up the following NINE games!

(For the average donation or less)
- Guacamelee! Gold Edition
- Dust: An Elysian Tail
- Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
- The Swapper
(..including the following if you beat the average donation:)
- Antichamber
- Monaco: What's Yours is Mine
- FEZ (Announced for PS4/XBox One)
- Starseed Pilgrim
- Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

And original soundtracks for the above games. If you can spare the cash, this is the time! Steam keys are included at time of purchase and can be gifted!

Enjoy!

Not totally memingless, we're shifting focus to what matters: the players, not the game.