tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post8974683494093090617..comments2012-10-30T03:58:59.771-07:00Comments on Audiotory Gaming: Part 1: "Monkey see, Monkey do."Glenn Gullskjegg Goahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562370625381413432noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-19672270797297410082011-07-30T09:26:34.718-07:002011-07-30T09:26:34.718-07:00@Little Lion Man
Im an Asian and Monkey King is ...@Little Lion Man <br /><br />Im an Asian and Monkey King is actually a Playful Monkey , He is not wise , but intelligent , the wisdom he learnt along his Journey is being guided by a Mindful Monk =)Pangsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158257714381365632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-5140707761121425942011-07-27T16:53:02.393-07:002011-07-27T16:53:02.393-07:00Adding to my previous comment, an absolute staple ...Adding to my previous comment, an absolute staple of the legend is the Sun Wukong's large pride and arrogance, elements of the character that motivate the entire Legend and is the basis upon which the entire character is sculpted. I got none of that from the voice, but theres likely nothing you can do about thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-90223533315149673752011-07-27T16:49:31.557-07:002011-07-27T16:49:31.557-07:00I personally would have thought the voice fine if ...I personally would have thought the voice fine if it werent so plain cut and dry. The Monkey King is an Immortal, who defied, fought, and won against the armies of Heaven, defeated the dragons of the seas and wind, bested the Generals of Heaven and the Jade Emperor himself, and survived for many weeks inside a furnace of (literally) legendary proportions. I envisioned his voice as youthful, yet powerful (as bespeaks the nature of the legend of an Immortal), with a bit of an echo/reverb to it that would remind the player of who exactly they are playing, not some monkey warrior, but literally a legend incarnate. Perhaps you could lower the tone on the voice just a tad and add a bit of that reverb to it to give it some more body and 'oomph' for lack of a better term? Just my personal opinion, I absolutely love the sounds you've done for him except for the voice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-88968536063335302762011-07-27T09:51:40.103-07:002011-07-27T09:51:40.103-07:00The voice may be incongruous but for a hero writte...The voice may be incongruous but for a hero written to have eternal youth I think the incongruity may actually play to the strong suit of the character. The voice becomes a part of the persona.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008930913274547694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-85384861507650487442011-07-27T09:50:11.833-07:002011-07-27T09:50:11.833-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008930913274547694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-89924075865305431302011-07-27T09:46:35.474-07:002011-07-27T09:46:35.474-07:00Plagiarism! A sound of the first ability as at Lu ...Plagiarism! A sound of the first ability as at Lu Kang from Mortal Kombat 4Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04543319504102878526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-22588711840779755622011-07-27T02:20:10.707-07:002011-07-27T02:20:10.707-07:00i agree with what a few have said, the second abil...i agree with what a few have said, the second ability fluu sound is just horridAlyvianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11491715096993853868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-11323314130528376822011-07-26T22:19:14.368-07:002011-07-26T22:19:14.368-07:00For a staff that weighs 8.1 tons, the sound is goo...For a staff that weighs 8.1 tons, the sound is good but I think is missing a sort of low end Fwump or Thud sound. The metal sounds belly just how heavy this staff is: in lore, it was considered the pillar of the oceans.<br /><br />Not that the metal sound is bad, I really like it: i just wish there was more of a low ended fwump noise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-14871642627013473622011-07-26T21:56:33.730-07:002011-07-26T21:56:33.730-07:00I am sorry mercer but that just sounds awful for t...I am sorry mercer but that just sounds awful for the Monkey King. Do Not Want. I like all the sound effects, but the voice reminds me of the old gladiator in terms of awful.Tankshockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827567387113186439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-11110379625376269152011-07-26T21:30:24.946-07:002011-07-26T21:30:24.946-07:00Ugh, I am not a fan of the voice work done for the...Ugh, I am not a fan of the voice work done for the Monkey King, I doesn't really fit at all. Like you mentioned already, this voice acting would be great on another hero, perhaps a human type hero. But for monkey king, I wish there was a more animalisic feel to it, even a Chinese flavor like Pandamonium. Right now, it sounds like some white guy saying the lines with monkey sounds thrown in. If his voice had a slight Asian infusion, it would probably be much better. I don't know much about the Monkey King lore, but I wonder how old he's supposed to be. Is he perpetually young or older, I can't tell by the illustration at the top of the article. It would be even more badass if his voice was more bellowy and had some base in it. But I don't know if the voice is supposed to be a little higher because of him being a monkey as well as his age. Anyways, keep up the good work, really looking forward to playing him.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448300911538380241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-61446271940125913332011-07-26T17:34:30.613-07:002011-07-26T17:34:30.613-07:00Qiwi:
Because we announced we would. It would be ...Qiwi:<br /><br />Because we announced we would. It would be breaking a promise otherwise. I've already voiced my opinion not to announce anyone until we actually got the recordings. I am sure Mercer would've done an incredible job on a different hero.Glenn Gullskjegg Goahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562370625381413432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-12678710015793730732011-07-26T17:28:40.619-07:002011-07-26T17:28:40.619-07:00I agree with P.Crosby 100%! Great job an alot of t...I agree with P.Crosby 100%! Great job an alot of the sounds, the (?)synth(?) part of the second ability isn't necessary, him screaming yahoo and see ya is enough in my opinion. Great job!<br /><br />I have one question though; if you don't think this actor's voice is suiting for the hero, why go with it? Just a question, I'm curious.Qiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314851955111707805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-86651501227302987222011-07-26T17:23:16.430-07:002011-07-26T17:23:16.430-07:00Crosby: Thanks for the long post! I appriciate it....Crosby: Thanks for the long post! I appriciate it.<br /><br />I will most likely remove the synth sound since it seems like a common complaint, to me this is feedback that helps me understand more what other players like and don't, I don't mind it at all and thrive on it. When it comes to the cloud sound, I did in fact create a sound where it is removed. I will definintly try my best to put it in. I wasn't sure if it was necessary, but I will most likely put it in. Thanks again!Glenn Gullskjegg Goahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562370625381413432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-53376330308288903592011-07-26T17:17:52.528-07:002011-07-26T17:17:52.528-07:00Hi there, let me start by thanking you for sharing...Hi there, let me start by thanking you for sharing with us this insight onto how the sounds, which we often take for granted, come to fruition. Firstly I'd like to comment on what I really liked; The metallic sheen you've incorporated into the sounds to represent his staff sound great. I think the twangs you've used for his second skills are brilliant. The icing on the cake definitely has to be his ultimate, the soft breath that breathes life into his cloud accompanied by the delicate bells and the ever present howl really create the feeling that you're flying. Brilliant.<br />There were only two minor points I found myself disliking though, hopefully you can ponder upon then. The slide-whistle that's incorporated into the second skill, I don't think it really fits the personality of the hero or the underlying motif of the other skill sounds. I think that the "Yahoo!" he shouts during his leap along with the other voice files you used convey enough of a joviality without detracting from his persona. I think the slide whistle only serves to lessen him. I seem to be rambling about it so I'm going to stop! The other minor note was the sound played when his ultimate despawns. Whilst I feel the current sound is perfectly suited to describe the conjuring of a cloud I think a lower "whoosh" sound would portray an image of the cloud getting 'blown out', especially if it happens because he is hit by an enemy Hero.<br />Nitpicking aside I'm elated to say that I shall look forwards to playing as The Monkey King, and understanding where his sounds came from, so thank you.P.Crosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483949835203465093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-60035516229401234082011-07-26T17:14:17.181-07:002011-07-26T17:14:17.181-07:00Good to know, if it becomes a regular complaint, I...Good to know, if it becomes a regular complaint, I will remove it.Glenn Gullskjegg Goahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562370625381413432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-10853900984263370782011-07-26T17:07:49.936-07:002011-07-26T17:07:49.936-07:00agreed about the 'FIUUuu' sound, kinda ann...agreed about the 'FIUUuu' sound, kinda annoying when u hear that actually.<br /><br />Otherwise great !Perfect Doughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756008142519461565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716878176377664160.post-36815131022153112702011-07-26T16:23:03.515-07:002011-07-26T16:23:03.515-07:00I don't quite like the last part of his second...I don't quite like the last part of his second ability, the "FIUUUuuu" comic sound.<br /><br />Other than that, sounds great. The actor doesn't sound like a wise old monkey, more like a playful one.Little Lion Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06727538863068535340noreply@blogger.com