Installed Skype on Windows. A guide for potential ABL use.
- Download & install Skype.
- Create a Skype account.
- Call echo123, which is an automated test number that allows one to test the computer’s microphone & speaker.
- Download the Dice Roller & install it. (It may prompt you to download & install Java from Sun’s site.)
- Find the Dice Roller via Tools → Extras → Organize Your Extras.
- For help, type in “DICE-HELP”. (Must be upper case.)
- Rolls are made like this: //3d10. I actually prefer //1d1000 for 3 ten-sided dice. Also: //1d20 or //1d100.
Voice converstion and text chat can happen at the same time.
There are some reports that the Dice Roller may not work with Vista. It works for me on XP.
Skype is free for computer-to-computer conversations & chat.
