Coalition Communication Resources [Brave Collective]

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====== Coalition Communication Resources ======
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There are tons of resources available for communication within our coalition, from our VoIP services like Mumble to organization programs like Slack and Discord. Here's instructions on how to install each of them, along with how to join our coalition servers.

Essential services are marked with a <label type="danger">Critical</label> label.

**If you are just joining Brave, please consult the [[/public/alliance/it/how-to-set-up|IT Services Setup]] page to find out what services you need to setup.**

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===== Slack Services =====
Slack is program that was originally meant to help organize businesses and development teams. Groups from several games have begun to utilize it though as it offers a superb API, and makes it easy to send notifications to team members when needed. It's unique in that it uses individual accounts for each workspace, instead of a master account for all servers like Discord uses. 

//Note: Slack is available through a browser app for those that can't or don't wish to download the desktop app.//

<button size="lg" type="primary">[[https://slack.com/downloads|Download Slack Here]]</button>

==== Brave Collective Slack Workspace ====

Brave's Slack is essential to participating in alliance and coalition activities. This is the only place to receive pings about upcoming fleets, and a great place to chat with your alliance mates and organize future fleets. 

A list of public channels with basic descriptions can be found in the [[/public/dojo/wiki/channel-list|Slack Public Channel List]]. You can browse public channels via the //Add channel(s)// button in the app, located on the sidebar at the bottom of the channel list on both Desktop and Mobile. Many [[/member/alliance/sigs/|SIGs]] also have their own channels, which you'll usually be added to upon joining. You can find some additional Opt-In or Opt-Out channel options on Core's [[https://account.bravecollective.com/#Groups|Requestable Groups Page]]. 

<TEXT type="warning">**This service requires an email to setup, and this email will be visible to Slack Admins. If you don't want to dox yourself, create a new free email address using a service such as Gmail.**</TEXT>

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=== Setup Walkthrough ===
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  - Login to [[https://account.bravecollective.com/|Brave Core Services]] using your **Main Character**.
  - Go to the Services → Slack page from the menu at the top.
  - Request an invite by entering an email and click //Register//. 
    - Bear in mind this email is **NOT** private. 
  - Follow the instructions in the email to create your login credentials.
    - **This email may take some time to send, it needs to be generated manually.** 
  - Once logged in, change your //full name// to include the complete name of your main character so people know who you are.

//If your Slack account has been deactivated, e.g. because you have one or more invalid ESI tokens on Core, you may have to wait up to 12 hours before you can sign up again.//

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**Managing Alliance:** [[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/alliance/Brave_Collective|Brave Collective]]

**Permissions Site:** [[https://account.bravecollective.com/]]

**Importance:** <label type="danger">Critical</label>

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===== Third-Party Authentication Platforms =====

Coalitions, alliances, and corporations sometimes have their own independent platforms for authentication. 

==== Imperium Auth ====

With our joining The Imperium in November 2023, part of our onboarding process now involves setting up Imperium Auth. 

<TEXT type="warning">**This service requires an email to setup, and this email will be visible to Imperium officials. If you don't want to dox yourself, create a new free email address using a service such as Gmail. (BUT don't lose the password!)**</TEXT>

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=== Setup Walkthrough ===
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  - Head over to the [[https://esi.goonfleet.com|Imperium Auth]] website. 
  - Click the EVE Login button under the //Newbie Registration// header. 
  - Auth your main character. 
  - Enter a new email and password.  
    - These credentials are used to login to several Imperium services including their [[https://esi.goonfleet.com|Auth]], [[https://goonfleet.com/|Forums]], and [[https://wiki.goonswarm.org|Wiki]]. 
    - Where applicable on Imperium login pages, //Forum Name// means this email. 
    - Bear in mind this email is **NOT** private. 
  - Verify your email, and log into the [[https://esi.goonfleet.com|Imperium Auth]] website using your new credentials.
  - On the [[https://esi.goonfleet.com/Manage/Characters|My Characters Page]], click //REGISTER A CHARACTER// and login with your other characters. 

== If You Were Once In Another Imperium Alliance ==

  - Complete the steps in the walkthrough above.
  - Head to the [[https://gice.goonfleet.com/Group/Reset|Imperium Auth Group Reset]] page.
  - Select //[Ally] Brave Collective//.
  - Confirm your Imperium Auth password, then click //RESET MY ACCESS//.

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**Managing Alliance:** [[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/alliance/Goonswarm_Federation|Goonswarm Federation]]

**Permissions Site:** [[https://esi.goonfleet.com/]]

**Importance:** <label type="danger">Critical</label>

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===== Discord Services =====
Discord is similar to Slack but also offers voice and video chats that work with small groups. 

//Note: Discord is available through a browser app for those that can't or don't wish to download the desktop app.//

<button size="lg" type="primary">[[https://discord.com/download|Download Discord Here]]</button>

==== Backup Discord Comms ====

In the event Mumble is having problems we can utilize this backup Discord in a pinch. Even though it's only a backup you'll probably want to have this setup //before// you end up needing it.

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=== Setup Walkthrough ===
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  - Login to the [[https://account.bravecollective.com/|Brave Core Services]] with your **Main Character**.
  - Go to the Services → Discord - Brave Collective page from the menu at the top.
    - If you'd like you can click //Discord Login// to ensure you're logged into the correct Discord Account. 
  - Click //Request Invitation// and authorize the application.
  - Click //Update Account// to update your roles.

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**Managing Alliance:** [[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/alliance/Brave_Collective|Brave Collective]]

**Permissions Site:** [[https://account.bravecollective.com/]]

**Importance:** <label type="success">Optional</label>

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===== Jabber Services =====

Jabber (also known as XMPP) is a communications protocol similar to the IRC applications of old. Because it's a protocol rather than a platform, you'll need a client that supports it to connect to it. 

For Windows / macOS / Linux: **[[https://pidgin.im/|Download Pidgin Here]]**

Client recommendations for mobile platforms are TBD.

==== Imperium Jabber ====

The Imperium uses Jabber for pings and real-time chat. Unlike in Slack or Discord there are no ping channels, rather all pings you're eligible to receive are sent via DM from a user called //Directorbot//. 

Messages are only received while you are online, and message history may or may not be stored depending on how your client is configured. 

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=== Setup Walkthrough ===
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  - Login to the [[https://goonfleet.com|Imperium Forums]] using the credentials you setup previously.
  - Head over to the [[https://goonfleet.com/esa/|External Services Authentication]].
    - You can also access the ESA using the //ESA// header on Imperium Auth.
  - If you haven't already, set a Services Password different to the one used for Imperium Auth. 
  - Under the //GSF Jabber// box, copy your //Username//. 
  - In your chosen client, login to your account using the following options:
    - **Username:** The username you copied in step 4.
    - **Domain:** goonfleet.com
    - **Password:** Your Services Password mentioned in step 3.
  - Wait for pings, or join a channel from the Channel List. 

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**Managing Alliance:** [[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/alliance/Goonswarm_Federation|Goonswarm Federation]]

**Permissions Site:** [[https://esi.goonfleet.com/]]

**Importance:** <label type="success">Optional</label>

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===== Mumble Services =====

Mumble is a VoIP program for Windows, OS X, Linux, and iOS. Authentication for each server you join is saved by the server rather than your own computer. This allows you to easily join and authenticate multiple servers without needing someone to manually give you permissions to do what you need to do. 

<button size="lg" type="primary">[[https://www.mumble.info/downloads/|Download Mumble Here]]</button>

==== Brave Collective Voice Comms ====

These are the main comms for Brave Collective. You should always be logged into this when you're in-game, if nothing else to be able to hear intel and respond accordingly. 

You **ARE NOT REQUIRED** to have a microphone or talk while on comms. 

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=== Setup Walkthrough ===
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  - Login to the [[https://account.bravecollective.com/|Brave Core Services]] with your **Main Character** (use the guest login if you're //not// a member of Brave).
  - Go to the Services → Mumble - Brave Collective page from the menu at the top.
  - Click the //Register// button.
  - Click the //Connect to Mumble// button.
      - If you get a Certificate Error, click through it and enter the password from your Mumble Service page if prompted.
  - Once connected, [[#setting_up_a_whisper_key|Setup a Whisper Key]] and use this as your normal speak key. 

//Tip: You can [[#saving_a_server_as_a_bookmark|Save Servers as Bookmarks]] in Mumble for quick joining without having to re-login to an auth site.// 

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**Managing Alliance:** [[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/alliance/Brave_Collective|Brave Collective]]

**Permissions Site:** [[https://account.bravecollective.com/]]

**Importance:** <label type="danger">Critical</label>

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==== Imperium Voice Comms ====

Imperium Comms are used when operating in some parts of Imperium space, as well as for some coalition-level fleets. 

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=== Setup Walkthrough ===
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  - Login to the [[https://goonfleet.com|Imperium Forums]] using the credentials you setup previously.
  - Head over to the [[https://goonfleet.com/esa/|External Services Authentication]].
    - You can also access the ESA using the //ESA// header on Imperium Auth.
  - If you haven't already, set a Services Password different to the one used for Imperium Auth. 
  - Under the //GSF Mumble// box, click //Click here to Join//. 
  - Once connected, [[#setting_up_a_whisper_key|Setup a Whisper Key]] and use this as your normal speak key. 

//Tip: You can [[#saving_a_server_as_a_bookmark|Save Servers as Bookmarks]] in Mumble for quick joining without having to re-login to an auth site.// 
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**Managing Alliance:** [[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/alliance/Goonswarm_Federation|Goonswarm Federation]]

**Permissions Site:** [[https://esi.goonfleet.com/]]

**Importance:** <label type="success">Optional</label>

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==== Extra Mumble Guides ====

=== Saving a Server as a Bookmark ===
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This process allows you to quickly connect to a Mumble server without logging into its owner's Auth Site each time. 

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== Walkthrough ==

  - Connect to one of the above servers above via their instructions.
  - Click //Server > Connect...// in the upper left corner of Mumble. 
  - On this popup click //Add New//.
  - At the top of the new popup click the //Fill// button.
    - The label can be customized to whatever you'd like. 

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=== Removing Text-to-Speech Notifications ===
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On large Mumble servers text-to-speech notifications can quickly become overwhelming. Here's how you can disable them. 

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== Walkthrough ==

  - Go to //Configure > Settings// at the top left of Mumble. 
  - On the sidebar, select //Messages//.
  - Uncheck all boxes in the //Text-To-Speech// column. 
    - You can also customize Console Messages, Desktop Notifications, and Sounds from specific events here. 

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=== Setting Up a Whisper Key ===

On most Eve related Mumble servers, "Whisper" keys replace the standard Push to Talk key. Your Whisper key will only speak to the channel you are currently in, while a Push to Talk (or "Shout") key will speak to all linked channels. 

You should use your Whisper key in all situations unless you need to communicate to someone in a linked channel (for example an FC in a command channel). 

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== Walkthrough ==
  - Go to //Configure > Settings// at the top left of Mumble. 
  - On the sidebar, select //Shortcuts//.
  - Click //Add// at the bottom of the window.
  - Change the function of the new shortcut to //Whisper/Shout//.
  - Click the shortcut's //Data// field, then click the ellipses. 
  - At the top of the new popup select //Channel// from the dropdown.
  - In the //Channel Target// box, make sure //Current// is highlighted. 
  - Make sure both //Shout to Linked channels// and //Shout to subchannels// are **NOT** checked, then click //OK//.
  - Click the shortcut's //Shortcut// field.
  - In the new popup, click //Add//, press the key you want to bind, then click //OK//.

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=== Joining Multiple Mumble Servers at Once ===
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If you often find yourself switching around comms for different fleets, you may find it handy to be able to join multiple mumble servers at once. Here's how you go about setting that up: 

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== Walkthrough ==

  - Find the shortcut you use to activate Mumble.
  - Right click and open the properties panel.
  - Find the "Target" field on the "Shortcut" tab, and add -m to the end of it.
  - To launch a second window, right click on your shortcut and click Mumble again.

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===== Just The Links =====

Don't like reading and just want the links to everything? Well here you are!

==== Slack ====

You can download the latest version of Slack at [[https://slack.com/downloads/]].

==== Jabber ====

Jabber / XMPP is a protocol rather than a platform. You'll need a client that supports it to connect to it. 

=== Windows / macOS / Linux ===

You can download the latest version of Pidgin at [[https://pidgin.im/install/]].

=== Android / iOS ===

Recommendations for these platforms are TBD.

==== Discord ====

You can download the latest version of Discord at [[https://discord.com/download]].

==== Mumble ====

You can download the latest version of Mumble at [[https://www.mumble.info/downloads/]].

==== Coalition Service Links ====

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^ Group ^ Slack ^ Discord ^ Jabber ^ Mumble ^
^ Brave Collective | [[https://account.bravecollective.com/#Service/3|Brave Slack]] | [[https://account.bravecollective.com/#Service/6|Brave Discord]] |  | [[https://account.bravecollective.com/#Service/2|Brave Mumble]] |
^ Imperium |  |  | [[https://goonfleet.com/esa/|Imperium ESA]] | [[https://goonfleet.com/esa/|Imperium ESA]] |