darthfozzywig | 02 Feb 2012 11:41 a.m. PST |
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TMP link TMP link Do you play sound effects or thematic music while gaming? SFX might include battle sounds, monster effects, etc., while theme music might include French military marches for a Napoleonic wargame. I would assuming making "dakka-dakka-dakka" and "grrrrrr" tank sounds is a given, but that's an option as well. Playing ABBA during a Waterloo game is not considered thematic for the purposes of this poll, but is certainly considered within the realm of good taste. Voting options: I play SFX I play thematic music I make my own sounds ("Boom!" "Arrgggh!") I use a combination of the above I only want the sounds of conversation and clattering dice I don't even want conversation |
darthfozzywig | 02 Feb 2012 11:52 a.m. PST |
I only want the sounds of conversation and clattering dice I don't even want conversation Of all the strange things one would experience at AvalonCon (Avalon Hill's annual game convention), one of the eeriest was walking through the ASL Tournament hall. Packed full of men huddled in pairs over their table, there was no talking whatsoever. Only the chiming sound of dice being dropped into empty drinking glasses, the preferred manner of dice rolling for that crowd. It was like walking through the cathedral of a very strange cult. |
WarWizard | 02 Feb 2012 12:21 p.m. PST |
My voting option would be: I would like to try it and see if I like it. |
MrHarold | 02 Feb 2012 12:23 p.m. PST |
Back when I played 40K the Dawn of War soundtrack (From the PC game) was great
And adding a fun stoundtrack from LOTR or similar is great for my Mordheim games
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Broadsword | 02 Feb 2012 12:30 p.m. PST |
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Steve64 | 02 Feb 2012 12:32 p.m. PST |
Absolutely ! This is one of my major gaming projects this year, that is consuming a lot of my time at the moment. I have a computer setup on the shelves overlooking the gaming table .. the computer contains a detailed database of the OOBs for each scenario being played. A web based front end allows the computer to then act as a sort of umpire for miniatures gaming, as well as play audio visual snippets to add to the atmosphere as the turns progress. The computer manages fog of war by running through a digitized 'deck' of cards which it shuffles each turn. (Each card represents a unit/command being activated, or some random event thrown in for good measure) It then displays a large graphic related to the currently activated unit (Unit name / national flag, photo of the unit, etc, etc) .. and then also plays the theme music for that nation. ie – if its a French Division being activated, then it plays La Marsellaise. In the background, on lower volume, the computer plays a constant soundtrack of the din of battle, being a collection of snippets from various war movies. The web browser itself does all the audio mixing magic to overlay unit music at a louder volume than the background battle sounds
so everyone knows who's turn it is. Audio-visual wise, it works really well, and provides a brilliant atmosphere. Still quite a few bugs to iron out though to make the gameplay perfect. Ideally, I want the application to be able to take command of one side or the other, and provide a decent opponent for solo gaming. That shouldn't be hard to do at first glance, but it is proving to be quite a coding challenge. (Actually, most of the coding is being consumed with getting the development framework sorted out
massive side track there). Happy to release this application as open source when its all cleaned up and ready to use. Copyright content is a non-issue, since the application allows you to point to relevant youtube videos to get all your AV content. Sweet ! |
Altius | 02 Feb 2012 12:40 p.m. PST |
Thematic music is great, whenever possible. Sound effects are just annoying. I also like thematic music while painting. Different kinds, depending on the period/army. |
avidgamer | 02 Feb 2012 1:14 p.m. PST |
When I play ACW I always play fife and drum music from the period. Makes the games more fun I think. |
Sundance | 02 Feb 2012 1:18 p.m. PST |
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Little Big Wars | 02 Feb 2012 1:31 p.m. PST |
I should
solo gaming in silence just feels weird. |
epturner | 02 Feb 2012 1:37 p.m. PST |
Does stomach rumbling and gas count? Or when The OFM sings? Eric |
evbates | 02 Feb 2012 1:42 p.m. PST |
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Doctor X | 02 Feb 2012 1:49 p.m. PST |
I would think the music could get redundant quickly. As for sound effects that would get old real quick. Might be entertaining or funny a few times at most. For D&D I would love bunch of sound files for "what do I hear?" Would be interesting to try out. |
Lentulus | 02 Feb 2012 2:12 p.m. PST |
Tried, a bit of fun but can get distracting during critical bits. Mostly period stuff for WWII – I should try some tafelmusik for the SYW games. I am not much inclined to play current music for historical games. |
ComradeCommissar | 02 Feb 2012 2:25 p.m. PST |
During set up I usually try to play the applicable national anthem of the force I'm playing. It's good for the morale of the troops. |
SpuriousMilius | 02 Feb 2012 2:51 p.m. PST |
When I ran a Boothill scenario at a con I played a bit of the Man with No Name themes & "Do not Forsake Me" pre-game to set the mood but I didn't keep the tape on for the action. When my long gone group played Rogue Trader, I found a gizmo that would play fair versions of the sounds of a laser, machine gun, grenade launcher, etc. & I used it during 1 game as appropriate. Most of the players thought it was a hoot & wanted to use it, too, but 1 guy was greatly irked by it. |
darthfozzywig | 02 Feb 2012 3:29 p.m. PST |
For my fantasy roleplaying campaign I have an extensive collection of thematic music, mostly from movie scores, Dead Can Dance albums, and Medieval and Renaissance ensembles. I set them up as themed playlists: - Battle - Choral - Spooky - Palace - Festival (etc) That way I can just hit 'shuffle' and not worry about music that is out of place. For board/minis games, I use similar music. For example, four seasons worth of Battlestar Galactica goes a long way while playing that boardgame. I've also got an hour or so of American Civil War music (fife & drum, etc). I haven't done much with sound effects since they're so specific and would distract me from running the game. I am, however, tempted to do a continuous 'battle' loop as a low background noise. |
Ron W DuBray | 02 Feb 2012 3:45 p.m. PST |
NO but I make sound effect noises and stuff in the name of fun. |
redbanner4145 | 02 Feb 2012 3:58 p.m. PST |
We make our own sounds, usually accompanied by foul odors. |
Connard Sage | 02 Feb 2012 4:05 p.m. PST |
I only want the sounds of conversation and clattering dice. Why do people need a ing soundtrack to every second of their lives. What sound effects and/or music do you play when you're shagging? |
epturner | 02 Feb 2012 4:10 p.m. PST |
Connard; Anything by Barry White? Y-E-A-H
. Eric |
Connard Sage | 02 Feb 2012 4:14 p.m. PST |
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Gonsalvo | 02 Feb 2012 4:17 p.m. PST |
I play music all the time while painting. I've tried it a few times while gaming, and frankly I find it more annoying than anything. Maybe during the prelude to the game it might work. |
TheCaptainGeneral | 02 Feb 2012 4:18 p.m. PST |
Power metal. All the time. Every time. SOLO! *WEEDLEY WEEDLEY WEEEEEEE* |
darthfozzywig | 02 Feb 2012 5:37 p.m. PST |
Why do people need a ing soundtrack to every second of their lives. That's a different poll question. :) |
Katzbalger | 02 Feb 2012 8:20 p.m. PST |
Terrement-- Some more good gaming soundtracks (depending upon game being played) The Wind and the Lion Star Wars (okay, the soundtrack from Empire Strikes Back was best) Glory The Planets by Holst And any of the pipe and drum discs (especially ones that include bagpipes) Rob |
21eRegt | 02 Feb 2012 9:25 p.m. PST |
Often play a related movie. Music is fine, sound effects are a no-go. More often than not though the background noise is the current season of some sporting event. |
Ssendam | 03 Feb 2012 3:00 a.m. PST |
For Call of Cthulhu I have a couple of good 1920's albums which we tend to put on. Works especially well for bar scenes when I can turn the volume up a bit. |
Dentatus | 03 Feb 2012 6:42 a.m. PST |
PC game soundtracks like Halo or GoW for us. It's funny how often the music will match the situation on the table. |
COL Scott0again | 03 Feb 2012 3:20 p.m. PST |
Music or Sound tracks onlt at the agreement by all players. |
miniMo | 03 Feb 2012 7:31 p.m. PST |
Essential for kaiju games: The Best Of Godzilla 1954-1975 link |