Voice chat on a web room after Rec Room
Proximity voice was half the product. A Discord link in the bio is not the same, but it is the honest substitute until you run real spatial audio.
Put one voice channel on the room page and moderate it. Openrooms should not fake VR lips if the user is in a browser tab.
One channel beats five empty ones
A dead voice lobby feels like a second shutdown. Open the main room only until people overflow.
Push-to-talk on the web
Laptops in kitchens need a mute that works. Open mic in a dorm is how you lose the returning crowd.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need spatial audio on day one?
No. You need people talking. Spatial is a later luxury.
What about kids in voice?
Age-gate the channel the same way you age-gate the room. Voice is the highest-risk surface.