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== Voice Commands ==
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This page compiles essential information regarding in-game voice communication and key controls for the Musician class, optimized for both PC and Console (Xbox / PS5) platforms.
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== I. Proximity Voice Chat (Push-to-Talk) ==
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''Holdfast'' uses a proximity-based voice chat system. Your voice can be heard by any player—friend or foe—who is near your physical location in the game world. The system is always '''Push-to-Talk (PTT)'''; there is no open microphone or toggle option.
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{| class="wikitable"
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|Action
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|PC Control (Default)
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|Xbox Control (Default)
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|PS5 Control (Default)
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|Notes
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|-
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|'''Speak (Push-to-Talk)'''
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|'''Hold Y'''
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|'''Hold Y'''
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|'''Hold Triangle (△)'''
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|The microphone icon will appear above your health bar while the button is held.
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|-
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|'''Mute All In-Game Voice'''
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|'''Press K'''
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|N/A (Use Settings Menu)
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|N/A (Use Settings Menu)
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|Toggles on/off all incoming player voice chat. A disabled audio icon will appear on the HUD.
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|-
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|'''Mute Individual Players'''
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|'''Press P'''
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|'''Menu Button''' (then navigate to <code>Scoreboard</code> > <code>Mute Player</code>)
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|'''Options Button''' (then navigate to <code>Scoreboard</code> > <code>Mute Player</code>)
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|Opens the scoreboard/mute menu to silence players individually.
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|}
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=== Console Voice Chat Troubleshooting ===
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* '''Party Chat Conflict:''' If you are in an Xbox Live Party or a PlayStation Party, your in-game Push-to-Talk may not work. You may need to switch your console's party settings from "Party Chat" to '''"Game Chat (Priority)"''' or adjust the in-game audio settings to ensure the microphone is routed to the game. On some consoles, simply holding the PTT button (<code>Y</code> / <code>△</code>) may allow you to bypass the party chat and speak in-game without changing priority.
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== II. Musician Class Controls ==
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Musicians provide critical buffs (accuracy/reload speed) to nearby allies by playing music. This section details how to select and play tunes.
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{| class="wikitable"
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|Action
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|PC Control (Default)
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|Xbox Control (Default)
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|PS5 Control (Default)
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|Notes
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|-
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|'''Open Tunes Menu'''
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|'''Hold Q'''
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|'''Hold Right Bumper (RB)'''
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|'''Hold R1'''
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|This opens a menu wheel displaying available songs.
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|-
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|'''Select & Play a Tune'''
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|Select a tune and '''Release Q'''
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|Select a tune with the Right Stick, then '''Release RB'''
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|Select a tune with the Right Stick, then '''Release R1'''
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|The song begins playing when the button is released.
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|-
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|'''Match a Tune'''
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|Select a tune highlighted in '''Yellow''' on the menu.
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|Select a tune highlighted in '''Yellow''' on the menu.
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|Select a tune highlighted in '''Yellow''' on the menu.
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|Playing the same tune as another friendly musician stacks the buff.
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|-
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|'''Toggle Auto-Walk'''
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|'''Hold Down on D-Pad'''
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|'''Hold Down on D-Pad'''
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|'''Hold Down on D-Pad'''
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|Allows the musician to move forward in a straight line while playing without continuous stick input.
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|-
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|'''Crouch (Fifer Only)'''
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|'''C'''
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|'''B'''
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|'''Circle (O)'''
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|The Fifer is the only musician capable of playing while crouched.
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== III. Officer/Sailor Order Voice Commands ==
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This system uses a menu to select pre-recorded voice lines to issue commands to your unit or fellow crew. These commands do '''not''' use your microphone.
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{| class="wikitable"
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|Action
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|PC Control (Default)
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|Xbox Control (Default)
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|PS5 Control (Default)
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|Notes
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|-
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|'''Open Voice Command Menu'''
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|'''Hold V'''
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|'''Hold View Button''' (or equivalent on your controller)
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|'''Hold Touchpad Button''' (or equivalent on your controller)
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|This opens the wheel/list of pre-recorded orders.
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|-
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|'''Issue Command'''
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|'''Click''' on the desired command.
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|'''Press A''' (Xbox) or '''X''' (PS5) to select a command.
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|Commands are class-specific (Officer/Sailor/Sergeant).
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|
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Revision as of 01:09, 12 October 2025

Voice Commands

This page compiles essential information regarding in-game voice communication and key controls for the Musician class, optimized for both PC and Console (Xbox / PS5) platforms.

I. Proximity Voice Chat (Push-to-Talk)

Holdfast uses a proximity-based voice chat system. Your voice can be heard by any player—friend or foe—who is near your physical location in the game world. The system is always Push-to-Talk (PTT); there is no open microphone or toggle option.

Action PC Control (Default) Xbox Control (Default) PS5 Control (Default) Notes
Speak (Push-to-Talk) Hold Y Hold Y Hold Triangle (△) The microphone icon will appear above your health bar while the button is held.
Mute All In-Game Voice Press K N/A (Use Settings Menu) N/A (Use Settings Menu) Toggles on/off all incoming player voice chat. A disabled audio icon will appear on the HUD.
Mute Individual Players Press P Menu Button (then navigate to Scoreboard > Mute Player) Options Button (then navigate to Scoreboard > Mute Player) Opens the scoreboard/mute menu to silence players individually.

Console Voice Chat Troubleshooting

  • Party Chat Conflict: If you are in an Xbox Live Party or a PlayStation Party, your in-game Push-to-Talk may not work. You may need to switch your console's party settings from "Party Chat" to "Game Chat (Priority)" or adjust the in-game audio settings to ensure the microphone is routed to the game. On some consoles, simply holding the PTT button (Y / △) may allow you to bypass the party chat and speak in-game without changing priority.

II. Musician Class Controls

Musicians provide critical buffs (accuracy/reload speed) to nearby allies by playing music. This section details how to select and play tunes.

Action PC Control (Default) Xbox Control (Default) PS5 Control (Default) Notes
Open Tunes Menu Hold Q Hold Right Bumper (RB) Hold R1 This opens a menu wheel displaying available songs.
Select & Play a Tune Select a tune and Release Q Select a tune with the Right Stick, then Release RB Select a tune with the Right Stick, then Release R1 The song begins playing when the button is released.
Match a Tune Select a tune highlighted in Yellow on the menu. Select a tune highlighted in Yellow on the menu. Select a tune highlighted in Yellow on the menu. Playing the same tune as another friendly musician stacks the buff.
Toggle Auto-Walk Hold Down on D-Pad Hold Down on D-Pad Hold Down on D-Pad Allows the musician to move forward in a straight line while playing without continuous stick input.
Crouch (Fifer Only) C B Circle (O) The Fifer is the only musician capable of playing while crouched.

III. Officer/Sailor Order Voice Commands

This system uses a menu to select pre-recorded voice lines to issue commands to your unit or fellow crew. These commands do not use your microphone.

Action PC Control (Default) Xbox Control (Default) PS5 Control (Default) Notes
Open Voice Command Menu Hold V Hold View Button (or equivalent on your controller) Hold Touchpad Button (or equivalent on your controller) This opens the wheel/list of pre-recorded orders.
Issue Command Click on the desired command. Press A (Xbox) or X (PS5) to select a command. Commands are class-specific (Officer/Sailor/Sergeant).
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