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Who will voice the game?

ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
in Ashes of Creation Design
Have you approached any voice actors yet for the game? 

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  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    They're discussing even having voice actors or not, it's very expensive.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    no ones been approached as of yet as far as we know however i'd vote for @Sarumonin
    and @Pelum

  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I would hope that they don't bother with voice acting since it is so expensive. Money could be better spent on expanding the game. Besides its the story that is more important imo; if its interesting and well written, most people will happily read it. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited June 2017
    Even if NPC dialog isn't voiced, they'll still require voice acting for player character emotes, combat actions, (grunting, getting hurt, etc) and the like for certain enemies as well. 

    At least, it would seem rather strange not to have these things at all. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    With the latest speech synthesis technology available, maybe IS won't need to hire voice actors...

    https://singularityhub.com/2017/05/24/new-ai-mimics-any-voice-in-a-matter-of-minutes/
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Well.... this is incredibly embarrassing... and I know I'm going to regret sharing this here...  but this link leads to a couple voice additions of several characters that I recorded 4 or 5 years ago for a Hat Films Minecraft youtube project that never saw the light of day. 



    So you know, if they ever want volunteers for anything... I'd get over my embarrasment if they asked me.  ;).

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  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Give me Steve bloom 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Give me Peter Cullen!
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Rumbleforge said:
    Even if NPC dialog isn't voiced, they'll still require voice acting for player character emotes, combat actions, (grunting, getting hurt, etc) and the like for certain enemies as well. 

    At least, it would seem rather strange not to have these things at all. 
    I don't believe there are voices for emotes or combat actions in world of warcraft and it doesn't seem strange to me. So, I guess it is fine without it. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    serious said:
    Rumbleforge said:
    Even if NPC dialog isn't voiced, they'll still require voice acting for player character emotes, combat actions, (grunting, getting hurt, etc) and the like for certain enemies as well. 

    At least, it would seem rather strange not to have these things at all. 
    I don't believe there are voices for emotes or combat actions in world of warcraft and it doesn't seem strange to me. So, I guess it is fine without it. 
    Im not that familiar with wow, so I just did a quick youtube search.  Seems to me this guy is grunting when he swings his weapons about, from time to time.  You're probably not even conscious of most combat voices, that you don't even register them when playing. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQJU17PY2AE

  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Rumbleforge said:
    Well.... this is incredibly embarrassing... and I know I'm going to regret sharing this here...  but this link leads to a couple voice additions of several characters that I recorded 4 or 5 years ago for a Hat Films Minecraft youtube project that never saw the light of day. 



    So you know, if they ever want volunteers for anything... I'd get over my embarrasment if they asked me.  ;).

    "I send the b*tch to the bottom of the ocean" lol omg 

    This was good, I liked it. The accent you made with your nasals reminded me villagers of Minecraft. In other words Squidward   :D
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Here's hoping for Brian Blessed as the  male Dwarf!
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    serious said:
    Rumbleforge said:
    Even if NPC dialog isn't voiced, they'll still require voice acting for player character emotes, combat actions, (grunting, getting hurt, etc) and the like for certain enemies as well. 

    At least, it would seem rather strange not to have these things at all. 
    I don't believe there are voices for emotes or combat actions in world of warcraft and it doesn't seem strange to me. So, I guess it is fine without it. 
    wow does have player emotes jokes and voices
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Kratz said:
    Here's hoping for Brian Blessed as the  male Dwarf!
    Best HIGNFY host ever!
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I have tried to approach them but they sued me for stalking.

    I would love to have voiced parts, if not only for the main questlines-characters, also for some of the lore.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Rumbleforge said:
    Even if NPC dialog isn't voiced, they'll still require voice acting for player character emotes, combat actions, (grunting, getting hurt, etc) and the like for certain enemies as well. 

    At least, it would seem rather strange not to have these things at all. 

    I know a great place to record some grunts.  Would be free.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Crymoar said:
    Rumbleforge said:
    Even if NPC dialog isn't voiced, they'll still require voice acting for player character emotes, combat actions, (grunting, getting hurt, etc) and the like for certain enemies as well. 

    At least, it would seem rather strange not to have these things at all. 

    I know a great place to record some grunts.  Would be free.
    You go to the Braver of Worlds Tavern too?
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited June 2017
    Kratz said:
    Crymoar said:
    Rumbleforge said:
    Even if NPC dialog isn't voiced, they'll still require voice acting for player character emotes, combat actions, (grunting, getting hurt, etc) and the like for certain enemies as well. 

    At least, it would seem rather strange not to have these things at all. 

    I know a great place to record some grunts.  Would be free.
    You go to the Braver of Worlds Tavern too?
    Certainly, certainly.  The vomitorium is always full of sights, sounds, and smells that can be found nowhere else.


    Grunts, groans, and gags galore along with various other flatulent noises.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Rumbleforge said:
    Well.... this is incredibly embarrassing... and I know I'm going to regret sharing this here...  but this link leads to a couple voice additions of several characters that I recorded 4 or 5 years ago for a Hat Films Minecraft youtube project that never saw the light of day. 



    So you know, if they ever want volunteers for anything... I'd get over my embarrasment if they asked me.  ;).

    This dwarf loves you even more now *_* 

    p.s I will now always read your posts in one of these many voices now xD
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Rumbleforge said:
    Well.... this is incredibly embarrassing... and I know I'm going to regret sharing this here...  but this link leads to a couple voice additions of several characters that I recorded 4 or 5 years ago for a Hat Films Minecraft youtube project that never saw the light of day. 



    So you know, if they ever want volunteers for anything... I'd get over my embarrasment if they asked me.  ;).

    Wow - awesome matey!

    Voice 1 - Kermit the Frog

    Voice 2 - Psycho Bob

    You really sound alike I think lol. Made my day - thanks for sharing, maybe we can all do it on discord one Friday night after a few flagons too many! :p


  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Rumbleforge said:
    Well.... this is incredibly embarrassing... and I know I'm going to regret sharing this here...  but this link leads to a couple voice additions of several characters that I recorded 4 or 5 years ago for a Hat Films Minecraft youtube project that never saw the light of day. 


    @Rumbleforge I'm sorry I missed this post earlier. Your voice is awesome! Not at all gruff and beer soaked as I'd come to expect ;) Seriously, you have mad talent there <3
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Diura said:
    This dwarf loves you even more now *_* 

    p.s I will now always read your posts in one of these many voices now xD
    Kratz said:
    Wow - awesome matey!

    Voice 1 - Kermit the Frog

    Voice 2 - Psycho Bob

    You really sound alike I think lol. Made my day - thanks for sharing, maybe we can all do it on discord one Friday night after a few flagons too many! :p


    lexmax said:
    @Rumbleforge I'm sorry I missed this post earlier. Your voice is awesome! Not at all gruff and beer soaked as I'd come to expect ;) Seriously, you have mad talent there <3
    Thanks gang.
    You made me blush. :)

    I do have a dwarven Rmbleforge voice, but it's kind of like the drill sgt voice, only less angry and more jovial. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Rumbleforge said:
    Diura said:
    This dwarf loves you even more now *_* 

    p.s I will now always read your posts in one of these many voices now xD
    Kratz said:
    Wow - awesome matey!

    Voice 1 - Kermit the Frog

    Voice 2 - Psycho Bob

    You really sound alike I think lol. Made my day - thanks for sharing, maybe we can all do it on discord one Friday night after a few flagons too many! :p


    lexmax said:
    @Rumbleforge I'm sorry I missed this post earlier. Your voice is awesome! Not at all gruff and beer soaked as I'd come to expect ;) Seriously, you have mad talent there <3
    Thanks gang.
    You made me blush. :)

    I do have a dwarven Rmbleforge voice, but it's kind of like the drill sgt voice, only less angry and more jovial. 
    Do we get to hear? :000
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Diura said:
    Rumbleforge said:

    I do have a dwarven Rmbleforge voice, but it's kind of like the drill sgt voice, only less angry and more jovial. 
    Do we get to hear? :000
    Probably... eventually...  ;)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited June 2017
    Rumbleforge said:
    Diura said:
    Rumbleforge said:

    I do have a dwarven Rmbleforge voice, but it's kind of like the drill sgt voice, only less angry and more jovial. 
    Do we get to hear? :000
    Probably... eventually...  ;)
    @Diura, we need to get him back in the Braver of Worlds tavern for some flagons! We need to get the shy laddy drunk as a door nail!
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I volunteer to voice act. Just pay my normal working wage as an electrician. I could always use a trip to San Diego.  ;P
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I hope they don't have voice actors, they're expensive, and it doesn't leave any imagination to the player, maybe for cut scenes, I suppose? The initial beginning cut scene where you enter the world. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    A game in 2018 or beyond without voice overs would be really weird and honestly a bit jarring, it's just one of those things most players have come to rely on being featured in a modern game. Some studios even use their own employees who aren't terrible at it to do voice over work for their games. I don't think the voice actors need to be famous people by any means, there's a lot of really great talent that won't cost an arm and a leg that they could utilize. Don't go for the name recognition actors if you're trying to keep costs down, and don't rob the game of voice actors because you think people need famous voice actors. Also, the player character can be voiceless other than movement/combat voices.
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