Communication

Local Chat
By default Voice Chat is enabled, so be sure that on your PC your Input device is set to your VR microphone. There are options in the Player Menu to disable your own voice chat, or to mute other players. The Voice Chat is proximity based, so you will hear people nearby and not hear people far away.

Local chat is also directional. If you hear someone talking to your left, they will be to your left.

Speaking at a Distance
In addition to serving as your guide to the key points of each area, the Player Compass will also show you the locations of all your group members (as long as they're in the same zone as you).

You can also speak into the Compass and talk with your party members and Fellowship no matter where they are. Simply hold it and speak into it (like a microphone) and your voice will carry to the rest of the group.

You can click while holding the compass to switch between party (red) and fellowship (green) chat.