Now with the 'Tap of your Foot'

If you play an MMO, than you probably use or at least have knowledge of Ventrilo or Teamspeak. If not you may be familiar with Skype which allows the same type of voice communication via the internet.

In MMO's, in particular World of Warcraft, raiders and guilds use these programs to communicate via voice rather than typing everything. This is very useful when you do not have the time or ability to type or when large conversations between numerous people take place.

It was a simple process before, have a headset and mic, download the program, enter in the server information, create a login and name and then simply set a key binding for your push-to-talk button. Usually the left control button was chosen.

I personally have been raiding for almost four years and have been quiet successful with being able to press ctrl and talk while healing my raid party but I suppose for some it must have been an issue for Blizzard and Creative Labs to create the new Tap Chat.

Low and behold! For those who don't like to use their finger, a way to get your foot in all of your conversations.

This foot peddled control is simple to use, you just have to change the key binding to the foot peddle instead of your old push-to-talk key. Instead of pressing your key now you will be able to use your foot, press the peddle and talk. This peddle is the next product in the Sound Blaster Series and therefore requires the use of the World of Warcraft Sound Blaster Wireless Headset or the World of Warcraft Sound Blaster Headset.

I personally do not think that any of these products will enhance your raiding performance. But for those that need a better option than a keyboard binding for push-to-talk this is a great implement, and will not interfere when casting any skills.

Although I foresee many of these foot peddles being broken when stomped in anger during a raid.

Headsets and the Tap Chat can be purchased online at the Blizzard Store and Creative Labs.