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Title: War in Heaven Voice Acting — VICTORY IS LIFE!
Post by: General Battuta on January 09, 2014, 10:39:27 pm
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BLUE PLANET: WAR IN HEAVEN
VOICE ACTING DEATH MARCH


The Blue Planet: War in Heaven voice script contains more than 250 pages of dialogue encompassing a hundred and twenty roles. It's a titan.

As of today, I'm happy to report that 67 of those roles have been filled, including central characters like Brie, Admiral Byrne, and, if all goes well, Laporte herself. We're now down to around forty roles remaining. Only 24 roles remaining! You are all heroes! Barely any roles left! The Death March is nearly complete.

Let's push to the finish. I'm at [email protected]. Send me your auditions.



IF YOU WANT IN

All you need to do is open the script (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NYjbAthOD0SITukgSkEX6iIhoOQ6irH-jZCvx1OrsTg/edit?usp=sharing). Here, you'll find a list of every character left to act, complete with lines, filenames, and - in some cases - stage directions to help provide context. As this effort moves forward, I'll be working to expand the script with additional stage directions and pruning out characters whose roles we've filled.

Find a character you want to try. Record their lines in .ogg format. Save each line with the listed filename. Remember, submissions go to me at [email protected].

When you submit lines for a character, leave a comment on the header of the character's script to let other people know. Feel free to submit for roles others are after too - the more, the better. And if we think your voice would be a spectacular fit for more or larger roles, we'll reach back to you.



PRIORITY TARGETS

We are pretty much done.

THE KILLBOARD

We're not in this for the glory. Some people - myself included - just don't have the voice for any of these roles. Others are hampered by their recording equipment. If you don't find a place in the cast, no shame: I'm with you.

But here's a tributed to the dedicated, the stubborn, those who've filled role after role - and billing for those who've taken up the mantles of major characters. Some of this may change, if there are technical hurdles that can't be overcome, or if brilliant new stars rise to supplant our existing talent. But nonetheless: they spoke with valor.

Here is the most up-to-date version of the killboard. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjdULLASXxHpdFdyUjBOQlU1OVh6SlR1RjFmbG96TUE&usp=sharing)

DEATHMARCH INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Audio samples of completed roles. Submit more lines, and you'll earn more sneak peeks.

Brie, under the guns of an Aeolus (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/bp202s01.ogg)
Brie contemplates the machine of war (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/bp207cb05.ogg)

Laporte tallies (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/bp201s02.ogg)/Laporte reins in Kassim (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/bp201s14.ogg)/Laporte reacts (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/bp201s24.ogg)
Laporte flirts (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/bp203s48.ogg)/Laporte reports on psychosis (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/bp204s07.ogg)/Laporte sees Ken (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/bp204s25.ogg)

The most popular admiral in Sol! (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/byrne1.ogg)/The admiral's favorite hammer (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/solarisstrikealpha.ogg)/Tragedy by ROE (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/hesperia.ogg)

The Dawnbringer (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/countdown.ogg)/introductions (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/sergintroductions.ogg)/testing their will (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/sergplaying.ogg)/every roach in the ship's laundry (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/sergblossoms.ogg)

The Indus shock-jumps (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/sorensenarrives.ogg)/Defiance (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/sorensenstained.ogg)/Fire as you bear (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/sorensenasyoubear.ogg)/A truce undone (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/sorensenhorror.ogg)/Hostilities resume (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/bringitin.ogg)

A stark beginning (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/astarkbeginning.ogg)/A trying tongue (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/atryingtongue.ogg)/A second survivor (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/asecondsurvivor.ogg)/A challenge derided (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/achallengederided.ogg)/A grateful word (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/agratefulword.ogg)

Coffee and contingencies (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/conversationsfrombp2-01.ogg)

The killer killer (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/olefumikillerkiller.ogg)/a mind for hearts (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/olefumimindforhearts.ogg)/undisciplined, uneducated, unsafe (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/olefumiundisciplined.ogg)/a curious soul (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/olefumicurioussoul.ogg)/back to back, life to death (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/olefumibacktobacklifetodeath.ogg)

River and island (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/yangtzescratches.ogg)/river and stone (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/yangtzegazeofstones.ogg)/broadside on (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/yangtzebroadsidepass.ogg)/the river and the reaper (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/theriverandthereaper.ogg)/ocean soon (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/yangtzetheoceansoon.ogg)/

Scotch and solitude (Act 4 preview) (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/soliloquy.ogg)

Smooth confidence (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/204tonguetied.ogg)

The habitat law (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/204cuttheumbilicals.ogg)/the blade itself (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/204gratitude.ogg)/unsheathed (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/204unsheathed.ogg)/knife in a gunfight (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/204knifeingunfight.ogg)/burden of souls (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/204twoedgedsword.ogg)

Simms likes you (https://clyp.it/whct0gh1)

Old men...are the future (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/oldmenconversation.ogg)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 09, 2014, 10:40:37 pm
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Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 09, 2014, 11:36:09 pm
I've just spotted a bunch more lines in our SVN. I'll try to figure out who's where and update any cast roles I might have missed.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Scotty on January 10, 2014, 12:10:42 am
Is there a general timetable in which you'd like these lines, or will any old time we can manage suffice?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 12:11:23 am
The sooner the better. The longer things got put off, the lower the probability they'll ever happen!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 10, 2014, 01:35:09 am
Is there any particular software you could advise for capture? I was thinking about submitting a few lines as well.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on January 10, 2014, 01:37:49 am
Is there any particular software you could advise for capture? I was thinking about submitting a few lines as well.
It's hard to go wrong with Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 10, 2014, 01:54:42 am
I came across Vocaroo (http://vocaroo.com/) a while ago. Maybe you can find a use for it.

In any case, I'd like to give this a shot in a few hours... when it isn't 3 AM and the neighbors wont wake up from hearing me talk nonsense to a computer. :P
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 10, 2014, 02:00:31 am
Just sent off some submissions and left a comment as requested on the document for which characters I had a crack at! You should be getting it soon, Battuta!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 10, 2014, 03:21:29 am
This day is going to be a long haul of recording. :)

Edit: Is there anything regarding effects I should apply besides cancelling background noise?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on January 10, 2014, 04:14:49 am
I'd love to help but my voice is cringe-worthy material. Nevertheless the best of luck, and I might try again some time later.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 10, 2014, 04:19:38 am
That's what I kept telling myself. I decided to try in a few hours and let the general decide if he wants to use it or not. :P
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: CommanderDJ on January 10, 2014, 04:39:58 am
HOLY ****. The actress who plays Mina Taylor is voicing Laporte. I may have just squeed.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 10, 2014, 04:48:57 am
Ok, I've tried my luck with two submissions. More to follow.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: The E on January 10, 2014, 08:07:17 am
Edit: Is there anything regarding effects I should apply besides cancelling background noise?

It's probably too late for you, but just as a general FYI: Submissions should be unaltered beyond basic cleanup (noise cancelling etc). All the radio filters and so on will be applied by us, you do not have to worry about it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 10, 2014, 08:12:47 am
It's probably too late for you, but just as a general FYI: Submissions should be unaltered beyond basic cleanup (noise cancelling etc). All the radio filters and so on will be applied by us, you do not have to worry about it.

That's good because I didn't touch the files beyond noise cancelling. Now I'm just left wondering how good my interpretation of Kassim will catch on. Might be too high pitched. In that case I'll just redo the whole thing. Love the character.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: BritishShivans on January 10, 2014, 09:14:35 am
I assume the .ogg file names near the text means that someone's submitted their clip for that dialogue?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on January 10, 2014, 09:19:03 am
I assume that's the name you are obliged to save the audio file as.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: The E on January 10, 2014, 09:25:40 am
That is correct. Failure to follow these conventions will result in us probably discarding your submission, as it makes it unnecessarily tedious for us to drop these lines in for testing.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: BritishShivans on January 10, 2014, 09:40:18 am
Ah, thanks. I wasn't sure what it meant exactly. So how do I know if someone else's line has been accepted? I'm mostly just going through things, seeing if I can help. I've got a good monotone voice, but there's something in my throat, so it's not so good atm.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: The E on January 10, 2014, 09:58:03 am
You'll know when we release the final cast :P

Sorry to be so vague, but that's the best answer available. If you see a role you think you can do, feel free to submit your takes. Having a choice is not a bad thing, after all.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 10, 2014, 10:08:15 am
I don't always agree with how my voices sounds at times. I usually do a little editing before using it for things like vids and etc. But what the hey, you gotta take chances sometime, right? There's always the possibility you might somehow surprise yourself one day. ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 10, 2014, 10:12:15 am
Do the changes with your throat. ;P
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: BritishShivans on January 10, 2014, 10:23:43 am
Are you sure you want Solaris Control to sound all croaky and sick?  :lol:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 10:27:30 am
I'd love to help but my voice is cringe-worthy material. Nevertheless the best of luck, and I might try again some time later.

A lot of people say this, but you should leave it up to us to judge! Accents can cover up all kinds of flaws.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 10:46:19 am
STARWOLF1991 and SARKOTH are the first to hurl themselves on the guns! Glory to these pioneers.

Listen, I hear a lot of 'I'd love to submit, but I sound awful'. That's our job to decide. If your recording equipment isn't complete **** and if you can hold a level tone and sound competent, odds are you'll find a place somewhere. Throw your bodies into the breach! Overwhelm the script!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on January 10, 2014, 10:50:32 am
Yeah got it. I will try it later. It's true that everyone thinks their own voice to be ghastly when it's not (I actually know no one who answers otherwise), but it's also true that I do find my voice absolutely horrible. So I'll pretend my judgement is stoopid for some minutes and will try to do something.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 11:20:16 am
Dekker, please audition for Prathanya, the EOD guy!

As a reward for Continued Mass Auditions (Sarkoth recorded the entire Kassim role, props to him for dedication!), I've updated the first post with an audio preview of one of our central characters.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 10, 2014, 11:33:25 am
Brie sounds awesome. :O
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: JCDNWarrior on January 10, 2014, 12:08:47 pm
I think the bane of many would-be voice actors is hearing your own recordings. If there are ways to handle that such as recordings made during a skype-esque video call where immediate feedback can be given, who knows if that helps.

I'm glad to see the VA moving along though and indeed, the voice actor behind Brie is really great. Hope to see more updates in time.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on January 10, 2014, 01:49:13 pm
I think the bane of many would-be voice actors is hearing your own recordings.
This is absolutely true; and there's nothing to be done about it except hearing your own recording, submitting it anyway, and getting feedback.

I recorded a line and thought it sounded terrible, but submitted it anyway because I know that somebody has to submit lines for this thing to ever get finished. Battuta listened to it, encouraged me, and now I've auditioned for four roles. Try it and see what happens!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 01:56:23 pm
You can get on IRC with us and link dialogue to get real time feedback.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 10, 2014, 02:00:20 pm
I have to admit that speaking lines in as a lot more fun than I would have imagined. I actually dropped playing Act1 of the unification war for today just to keep recording. I am probably just going to go fully overboard and will throw in a lot. Quantity does not imply less quality though. And seeing that the record is at six roles per head already, I don't think that's necessarily overdoing it. But just in case more than one voice gets into the final version (if any), I try to give each character a noticeably different voice. So far, so good.

You can get on IRC with us and link dialogue to get real time feedback.

*contemplating if it would be a wise idea, visiting the long forgotten wolves' den of channels that start with "#"* Probably not, going to pass on that.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 02:03:15 pm
I saw from the script's autonotifications that you submitted for Alliance News and another role - if you've sent that email already, it didn't reach me yet, but it might be that you're just noting them off as you record and haven't hit 'send' yet.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: The E on January 10, 2014, 02:09:20 pm
*contemplating if it would be a wise idea, visiting the long forgotten wolves' den of channels that start with "#"* Probably not, going to pass on that.

#bp is best channel tho. No fears, we do not bite. Unless you are food. Then we will.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: rubixcube on January 10, 2014, 02:16:20 pm
Does anyone think it would be possible to get Ronny Cox to portray Ken?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 02:18:38 pm
I emailed him and Terran Command a while ago, but never heard back.  :(
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: rubixcube on January 10, 2014, 02:21:59 pm
That's unfortunate, maybe I'll give it a try
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 10, 2014, 03:09:58 pm
Battuta, another email with another package of recorded submissions is heading your way very shortly! Also dropped a comment on the doco as before for others. That will make eight different submissions split over two packages you'll have from me; time to sit back and let others have a go. ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 03:11:36 pm
Made a lot of progress on stage directions for Simms' script today. Simms is the single biggest chunk of work left anywhere in the script, so it's all downhill from there. As expected, the toughest part is going to be The Intervention, which is an absolute monster.

Send me more auditions so I can post more samples. The next step of our death march (voice acting or DEATH) will be to reach out to other voice acting communities, so let me know if you've got any candidates to nominate.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 10, 2014, 04:32:22 pm
I saw from the script's autonotifications that you submitted for Alliance News and another role - if you've sent that email already, it didn't reach me yet, but it might be that you're just noting them off as you record and haven't hit 'send' yet.

I did quite some more before I rar'd the whole folder and sent it to you. Because you already answered to one of the emails, I'm sure you have it by now.

Edit: Dear lord, after listening to brie I feel like I can just go instantly packing if I don't at least find my good microphone.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 10, 2014, 04:42:09 pm
I felt the same, but someone has to give a shot at those characters everyone else seems to avoid like a plague. *Looks at Steele*

If only to lay a foundation to be topped.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 04:47:06 pm
Thanks to our aforementioned heroes StarWolf and Sarkoth for more roles, and to Caiaphas and MageKing for stepping up and getting in!

Today we made some major progress, with strong candidates for Lieutenant Vicmouth, Marine Alpha 6, and Admiral Steele himself.

We want your voices. Those little roles with one or two lines are in many ways the hardest to fill. Please help us clean up as many of those tiny parts as you can!

And don't be intimidated, don't be perfectionist. You're not going to do it wrong. Your accent's cool, your voice is interesting! Even if you sound like crap (me, for instance) odds are we'll still find a place for you in a minor role.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on January 10, 2014, 05:11:52 pm
and MageKing
That would be me, by the way, for those that don't hang out on IRC.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 10, 2014, 05:19:24 pm
Been screwing around all day with my mic settings. I think I finally got it to an acceptable quality level. Now to record some lines...
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 10, 2014, 06:20:21 pm
Did a 'what the hell' and did three one-liner characters. Battuta, the submissions are inbound; you know what to do ;) That makes my third pack; roles submissions from me now total eleven. And with that, I am truly going to sit back now and let others get in on this.

Things are looking so promising already! Psyched!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 06:22:48 pm
Thanks so much, Starwolf. Dedication. Also thanks to mysterious lurker LoneWolf271 who just stepped up with a bunch of great auditions.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Scotty on January 10, 2014, 06:26:58 pm
I've got a friend who does a good chunk of on-air stuff for a radio station; I'll see if I can get her interested.

Also, to #bp!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 10, 2014, 09:53:38 pm
Loads of good work today from regulars and new contributors alike. I have updated our Incentives Program with additional incentives. Keep the bodies coming!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: CommanderDJ on January 10, 2014, 09:55:01 pm
Submitted a few more auditions.

Also those sneak peeks sound AWESOME.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Mongoose on January 10, 2014, 11:57:35 pm
Gah, this is what I get for falling behind on this folder for ages.  Apparently I already got thrown in somewhere, which is awesome, but I'll take a look and see if there's anything else I might be able to do.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Frak_Tastic on January 11, 2014, 07:43:23 am
Did my auditions for Major Prathanya and Xinny get passed along from Cobra?  If not, give me a shout and I'll resend them.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 11, 2014, 11:27:33 am
Not sure, so forward them to be to be sure!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hellstryker on January 11, 2014, 11:52:43 am
Well I tossed you an email, I hope this time my lines actually get listened to.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 11, 2014, 12:13:14 pm
Got 'em, cheers. Emailing you feedback.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 11, 2014, 12:31:22 pm
I just fixed a few broken links in the script ToC. Let me know if you guys see any more.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 11, 2014, 01:31:11 pm
They're all working as far as I can see. :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 11, 2014, 03:32:22 pm
Hit up a voice subreddit today, will be looking at other sites like VoiceActingAlliance.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 12, 2014, 12:35:21 am
Revamped the script list to read more cleanly, and added line numbers for every role. Sorted into minor/major.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 12, 2014, 01:19:55 am
Revamped the script list to read more cleanly, and added line numbers for every role. Sorted into minor/major.

Excellence sauce! :yes:

I might know some people who are excellent on a mic and in personality who I could possibly interest in taking part. I'm going to ask around and see who I can rustle up. Hopefully, should be able to convince somebody, if not a handful. :) If you'd like, I also need to write a vlog for my Youtube channel and could bring this one up to my followers to try get some of them behind it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Kolgena on January 12, 2014, 04:06:28 am
That Brie sounds like Petrarch. Too much awesome.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 12, 2014, 04:06:45 am
Found my better microphone had a go on it and submitted files for Sergei Gwylim and Admiral Kyle Netreba. Caption is a lot better but slightly quiet.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 12, 2014, 10:33:01 am
Awesome, tyvm. Sarkoth and StarWolf have really been running a marathon on this one. Starwolf, please point us to any talent you can find!

Woke up this morning to some excellent auditions (thaaank youuuuu jg18 and CommanderDJ as well as Off Site Miracle Men). I suspect I'll need to liberate another batch of previews in reward.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 12, 2014, 10:46:01 am
Keep 'em coming. So will we. ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 12, 2014, 11:04:33 am
Laporte :yes: :yes2:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 12, 2014, 11:41:18 am
Awesome, tyvm. Sarkoth and StarWolf have really been running a marathon on this one. Starwolf, please point us to any talent you can find!

Will do!

Laporte's and Brie's previews really are amazing. I just know the next bunch will be as awesome. Now to wait and see who's next ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 13, 2014, 04:55:55 am
I'm in the process of redoing Sorensen with the other microphone. Expect something by tomorrow.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 13, 2014, 10:02:24 am
Battuta, you have a new set containing all lines for one role coming in from me! Check your email and it should be there!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 13, 2014, 10:06:38 am
Yep, got it. Just got a promising Sergei Gwilym, so I think I'll de-list him.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Lykurgos88 on January 13, 2014, 12:32:24 pm
I would like to contribute, but I don't know which character to pick. Could you recommend some characters that would benefit from a 25-year-old's finnish accent? :D

I have done some voice acting in my past, mainly because of my Operation Flashpoint missions. I'm not a professional; I just like goofing around. Here are 2 sample collections:

Sample Collection 1

These were for a small-group roleplaying game (I don't remember it's name) using pre-recorded narration for different outcomes. I think I was 18 at the time. Here I also used various filters from GoldWave program, and audio samples from Doom 3. However I understand that I don't have to do any post-processing for BP.

Sample 1 (http://koti.mbnet.fi/olzie/Aanisamplet/Session1A.mp3)
Sample 2 (http://koti.mbnet.fi/olzie/Aanisamplet/Session1B.mp3)
Sample 3 (http://koti.mbnet.fi/olzie/Aanisamplet/Session1C.mp3)
Sample 4 (http://koti.mbnet.fi/olzie/Aanisamplet/Session2A.mp3)
Sample 5 (http://koti.mbnet.fi/olzie/Aanisamplet/Session2B.mp3)
Sample 6 (http://koti.mbnet.fi/olzie/Aanisamplet/Session3A.mp3)
Sample 7 (http://koti.mbnet.fi/olzie/Aanisamplet/Session3B.mp3)

Sample collection 2

Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t2m0Ak1oPs) you can watch a sample OFP cutscene, although it's almost 10 years old. It probably sounds pretty horrible by now, but at least I tried to change accents between characters ;P
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 13, 2014, 12:37:46 pm
Try Anjaneya Control or Vineto.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 13, 2014, 02:20:41 pm
Yep, got it. Just got a promising Sergei Gwilym, so I think I'll de-list him.

If you just got it, it probably wasn't mine. Aaaaaw. *sadface*
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 13, 2014, 02:26:05 pm
There are going to be casualties in this war, I'm afraid. Most people aren't going to get the roles they're hoping for. I myself recorded hours of dialogue for Bei back in AoA, and then rejected it all in less than thirty seconds. But we can't let that stop us. That's why it's a death march! Some of us have to throw ourselves onto the wire, plug the trenches with our corpses, lubricate the machinery with our blood and bile! History may forget our names - but they'll never forget the victory we helped author! (http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-black101.gif) (http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-black101.gif) (http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-black101.gif)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 13, 2014, 02:29:14 pm
"This is madness!" - "Madness? ... This .. is FREESPACE!"

Something along those lines I guess. *laughs* I'm probably still going to finish my second take on Sorensen. Just because and for the hell of it. ^^
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 13, 2014, 02:44:05 pm
In the end, what matters is that we're here and we've all come together to make something grand, as well as amazing. I honestly don't expect to land a role I'm dead keen on or is my number #1 favorite, but you know what? That is ok. What's most important is that we're here, took up the challenge and are giving it our all to breathing further life into these memorable, wonderful characters; all in the name of what will be an incredible feat by us, the community. One we all oughta be damn proud of and will always look back to with pride.

With that said, press on, good sirs! Many a character needs the power of our voices!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on January 13, 2014, 06:09:28 pm
Submitted lines for Levi and Masyaf Control. My voice is ridiculously distinctive, so I found it hard to audition for more and still sounding somewhat different between them.

Brie sounds like the father everyone wants. :P
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 13, 2014, 08:37:43 pm
Excellent progress today. Wrapped on Sorensen and made remarkable progress on a few other roles. I have...arranged for a reward.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: niffiwan on January 13, 2014, 08:50:25 pm
Hmm... I tried recording some lines years ago but I hated the sound of my own voice so I deleted them all. Given some of the comments here regarding that I think I'll try again... I just need to wait a couple of weeks for school to start so my wife can bring our microphone home.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 13, 2014, 09:00:22 pm
The reward has been altered. Pray that I do not alter it further, like into some freaky Nagari ****.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 13, 2014, 09:03:25 pm
Byrne.....is.....fantastic! So is the Hesperia and Solaris Strike Alpha! Excellent stuff! :D

Battuta, just noticed a error on Captain Genady's script, line 'bp215s083'. Script Quote: 'Negative, Indus, she's too close. Someone will have to screen the retreat, or none of us are going home.' . In 'Delenda Est', the first sentence is actually written as: 'Negative, Indus, she's too close and she's already launched fighters.' I'm sending you a re-recorded version to match the Delenda Est version right away!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 13, 2014, 09:04:17 pm
Huh, good call.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 13, 2014, 09:11:42 pm
Bryne is... meh. :\

Likely because I always imagined him as being pissed during that briefing. The VA sounds very "dry". *shrugs* I think he can do a better job without "loosing composure".
And he doesn't sound in his 50s
Hides in bunker
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 13, 2014, 09:16:45 pm
Bryne is... meh. :\

Likely because I always imagined him as being pissed during that briefing. The VA sounds very "dry". *shrugs* I think he can do a better job without "loosing composure".
And he doesn't sound in his 50s
Hides in bunker

Not every actor is going to sound the way you'd imagined, unfortunately. This is an amateur outfit, working under time constraints, and we want to get the job done. Byrne conveys the heart of the role, and that's what we need.

Someone identify that new voice!

Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: niffiwan on January 13, 2014, 09:19:24 pm
He sounds like I imagined Sergei Gwilym to sound :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 13, 2014, 09:24:32 pm
That's right, citizen! The Compass That Never Veers, the Infallible Writ, the Voice of Words Unspoken, our savior Reverend MacDuff has reached down to us with his right hand! Reach up, and be elevated!

e: in the OP
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 13, 2014, 09:32:09 pm
Redone line(s) sent!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 13, 2014, 11:02:01 pm
Exactly 50 roles left to cast, by my count. Chipping away at the glacier.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 14, 2014, 04:56:13 am
Only 50 left? Hot damn did they fill fast! :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Crybertrance on January 14, 2014, 06:40:15 am
OMG... Whoever voiced Sergei is freaking awesome! The voice modulation, tone, errything....perfect...simply perfect.. :yes: :yes:

Also, fwiw... I kinda agree with An4ximandros... If possible, the tone of that briefing would be much better if you could request the voice actor to be a little more agressive or 'pissed'... But only if it isnt too much trouble.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 14, 2014, 08:32:35 am
Again, not every actor is going to sound the way you'd imagined, unfortunately. This is an amateur outfit, working under time constraints, and we want to get the job done. Byrne conveys the heart of the role, and that's what we need.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Kolgena on January 14, 2014, 12:56:57 pm
My mental image of the harry potter trio differed substantially from how the actors portrayed them. It's pretty much a given that a "text" version of a character and an acted version will be different for people.

Also remember, Byrne is a high ranking commander in an organization that's crazy about being Zen (see wat i did thur). I think it makes sense that he has to sound collected, regardless of the situation.

Besides, a high ranking official who normally holds a reasonable facade of calm while busting the balls of anyone who steps out of line is much more likely to inspire fear in someone like Simms than someone who can't keep emotions in check.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Lykurgos88 on January 14, 2014, 02:57:36 pm
Just submitted 2 characters, Vineto and Anjaneya control.

For all you lurkers here with microphones: Gather your strength and head to http://www.goldwave.com/release.php (http://www.goldwave.com/release.php). :)

The trial version should be more than enough. Here are some tips for at least adequate sound quality:

- Go to Windows Control Panel --> Sound --> Microphone --> Set 44100 Hz and 24 bit.
- Turn Microphone Boost ON and "Listen this device" OFF
- Set the recording volume to a sufficiently low level, lower than 30 %.
- Install Goldwave trial version
- Create a new file, with a preset of 30 seconds and MONO
- Adjust Volume control options --> enable 24 bit PCM for both input and output --> Set the mono source channel to AVERAGE (the default setting "left" is just stupid)
- Do your magic :)
- Remember to select and cut off the remaining silent part with DELETE. Now your file should be just the right length.
- Select the whole file ---> Click tab EFFECT --> Filter --> Noise Reduction --> Default preset
- Save the file with the correct name file, choose OGG, 44100 Hz, 1.0 q, 240kbps, mono

Good luck to everyone, "we can do this!" :D
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Kolgena on January 14, 2014, 05:30:17 pm
Why 44.1khz? The game runs in 48khz (I think), and I thought studio mastering usually had you using whatever the hell highest sampling rate you could push (96khz seems best, higher might be artefacty) then downsampling to whatever you want to use (44.1 or 48).

24bit might need to be dithered to 16bit to keep file sizes appropriate for negligible quality loss for faster submitting. I have no doubts that final game files will be 16 bit.

Also, most people's mics suck nuts, most audio will be put through a radio filter, and FSO's sound engine isn't great, so.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 14, 2014, 10:24:24 pm
Finalized a bunch more roles today, and picked up some new talent. The BP IRC crew continues to bang out lines at an impressive rate, and we've had decent uptake from offsite advertising.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Frak_Tastic on January 14, 2014, 11:45:45 pm
Not sure, so forward them to be to be sure!

Resent!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Lykurgos88 on January 15, 2014, 06:27:58 am
Why 44.1khz? The game runs in 48khz (I think)

Actually I'm pretty sure that FSO runs in 44100 Hz on default. So does majority of the games anyway. All the existing BP1 voice files are 44100 Hz too. However I would prefer, that all games ran in 48000Hz, but unfortunately that is not the case.

Quote
and I thought studio mastering usually had you using whatever the hell highest sampling rate you could push (96khz seems best, higher might be artefacty) then downsampling to whatever you want to use (44.1 or 48).

I have done some meddling with sample rates in the past. Downsampling is not a nice operation, when you don't do post-processing. In my experience, recording in 44100 Hz 24 bit is a better idea than recording in 96000 Hz 16 bit, when the end result is downsampled to 44100 Hz anyway. Downsampling leaves random artifacts, especially on higher pitches. 48kHz, 96Khz and 192kHz ---> 44,1 kHz conversion is messy; 96KHz --> 48kHz conversion is more manageable, but useless if the sound engine reads @ 44100Hz.

So that's why I think 24 bit --> 16 bit conversion is more useful. Recording at 24 bit gets you a bit of extra fidelity, of which some can even transfer to 16 bit version, and there are hardly any artifacts or anomalies. Besides, recording at 44100 Hz - 24 bits doesn't grow the file size THAT much compared to 16-bit 96000 Hz or especially stereo.

EDIT: useless detail removed
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 16, 2014, 12:12:11 am
Frak_Tastic! His name will be spoken of with reverence in the next life! Sing with honor the name of Col. Fishguts, who was brave! Carve the face of jg18 into the monoliths of the Valley of Ten Thousand Bloodied Throats! These and others have risen to join the march.

I wish to speak words of honor to all those who have auditioned for Kassim. The mountain of corpses we have built beneath the role tells of great determination. The sea of blood spilled in Kassim's name gives testament to the bravery of these candidates.

Sing, muses, of these and more:
Adam 'Ultra_HR' Warren
Aditya Tejas
Aksel Alpay
Basil Vendryes
Bigchunk1
Clive Scerri
Darknezz
IronBeer
James Firkins (who did a splendid job, but who faces the unfortunate handicap of being Ransom Arceihn, with one of the most spectacularly recognizable voices in the community)
Josh Kay
Kael Larkin
Kevin Dawes
Michael Blakeslee
Michal Wlodarczyk
Mongoose
Nis Nis
-Norbert-
Orcinus
Peter Lewis
Sarkoth
Scotty
Sebastian Rodoni
Son of Orion
SuperCoolAl

I also suspect starwolf took a stab at the role, knowing starwolf's dedication. Look at these brave sods. Marvel at this monument to their tenacity, courage, and determination. We'll have a good Kassim.

Today has been another day of excellent progress. In quite the reverse of our AoA demographics, we need more ladies. Find and roust some ladies who may act for us.

I must rest. The effort of unzipping all these archives leaves me terribly weary. Tomorrow I will bring you voices.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Herra Tohtori on January 16, 2014, 01:03:21 am
Just submitted 2 characters, Vineto and Anjaneya control.

For all you lurkers here with microphones: Gather your strength and head to http://www.goldwave.com/release.php (http://www.goldwave.com/release.php). :)

The trial version should be more than enough. Here are some tips for at least adequate sound quality:

- Go to Windows Control Panel --> Sound --> Microphone --> Set 44100 Hz and 24 bit.
- Turn Microphone Boost ON and "Listen this device" OFF
- Set the recording volume to a sufficiently low level, lower than 30 %.
- Install Goldwave trial version
- Create a new file, with a preset of 30 seconds and MONO
- Adjust Volume control options --> enable 24 bit PCM for both input and output --> Set the mono source channel to AVERAGE (the default setting "left" is just stupid)
- Do your magic :)
- Remember to select and cut off the remaining silent part with DELETE. Now your file should be just the right length.
- Select the whole file ---> Click tab EFFECT --> Filter --> Noise Reduction --> Default preset
- Save the file with the correct name file, choose OGG, 44100 Hz, 1.0 q, 240kbps, mono

Good luck to everyone, "we can do this!" :D


For those using Audacity or any other recording program, I'd like to condense the former into three main points:

1. Make sure your recording does not have clipping on it. Clipping is when the waveform signal from the microphone is so strong that it "peaks" beyond the valid area, creating "plateau"-like waveform that sounds like a demented kazooist during a Saturn V launch.

2. Make sure you're getting good enough signal-to-noise ratio on the recording. This is quite easy to do by monitoring the waveform; as long as the general thickness of the waveform while you're talking is clearly distinguishable from the "silent" level, you're good. For obvious reasons try to minimize the background noise level, too...

3. Familiarize yourself with the noise reduction utility on your recording program of choice. Audacity especially has a very powerful noise reduction tool that actually allows you to analyze your particular recordings for a noise pattern, making it more accurate at detecting which parts of your recording are noise and which ones are not. To do that, I recommend leaving some trailing or leading silence in your samples while you're recording them. After amplifying your track, you can then select a bit of the noise, open the Noise Removal tool, and click on "Get Noise Profile". The tool will close without any dialogue, but the noise profile is now stored. Now you select the track fully, click on "Noise Removal" again (or "Repeat Last Effect") and click OK. By my experience, the default settings are quite fine.

4. Submit samples preferably with lossless codec (PCM WAV or FLAC), or if you must use compression (for bandwidth or email limits), use highest-quality VBR OGG Vorbis.

...FOUR main points.


MP3 codec in particular is to be avoided at all costs. There are some technical reasons for this.

MPEG-3 codec is inherently lossy so using it places some limitations on what we can do with the submitted voice samples. Same applies to OGG but to lesser extent because:

MP3 is designed specifically for music, not for speech. In addition, voice acting samples often have at least some level of noise in them unless they're already properly treated or recorded with professional studio grade equipment... and MP3 codec considers audible noise as "signal" but doesn't really know what to do with it, and often the result is that the codec produces all kinds of strange artefacts (tingly noises, weird harmonics etc.) that can be almost impossible to remove.

OGG Vorbis is a more modern codec and better than MP3 in every possible way.


Possible suggestions for reducing noise / improving the SNR:

-make sure microphone cable doesn't run right next to some transformer - those are often notoriously bad sources of RFI that an unshielded cable will pick up like an antenna. This is a typical, common source of 50Hz "mains hum" type noise. I'm getting that too, but there's not much I can do about it...

-connect microphone directly to the sound card / motherboard's mic input on the back of the PC, instead of using the front panel connector. Sometimes, the front panel connectors can be a source of noise, be it caused by ground loops (typically causes a grinding or whining noise that varies based on things like CPU load), or RFI from the devices inside the computer (such as graphics card). Even if the sound card itself were shielded against such interference, the front audio panel wirings are typically a weak point in computer case design.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 16, 2014, 01:33:42 am
Kassim? Nah, I never auditioned for him. Captain Genady though, he I did take a stab at :p
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on January 16, 2014, 01:54:58 am
Today has been another day of excellent progress. In quite the reverse of our AoA demographics, we need more ladies. Find and roust some ladies who may act for us.

I know a woman who would make the perfect Karen Ng'Mei. I've directed her to the script. I'm also stretching out to my female American friends to see who else I can find.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Lykurgos88 on January 16, 2014, 05:30:48 am
-connect microphone directly to the sound card / motherboard's mic input on the back of the PC, instead of using the front panel connector. Sometimes, the front panel connectors can be a source of noise, be it caused by ground loops (typically causes a grinding or whining noise that varies based on things like CPU load), or RFI from the devices inside the computer (such as graphics card). Even if the sound card itself were shielded against such interference, the front audio panel wirings are typically a weak point in computer case design.

This is extra important. I have an Asus Xonar Essence STX with an EMI shield, so that greatly reduces background noise. If I try to connect the cable to front panel (using integrated audio chip), background noise is considerably worse. Most of the time I just disable motherboard's audio from BIOS.

As a sidenote however (related to playback, not recording) Xonar Essence -series have always had troublesome drivers, mainly because of the high DPC Latency. This results in some rare, but annoying sound skips or pops during games. I solved this by using unofficial Unixonar drivers with C-media Control panel. Now the latency is almost constantly at below 100 microseconds.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Frak_Tastic on January 16, 2014, 10:17:08 am
Holy shmokes!  So cool!  >adds professional voice actor to resume<
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on January 16, 2014, 12:30:24 pm
Holy shmokes!  So cool!  >adds professional voice actor to resume<
It's not "professional" unless anyone's getting paid for it...
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 16, 2014, 12:52:48 pm
39 roles and falling.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Veers on January 16, 2014, 10:28:05 pm
7 lines submitted for 3 parts. Not great, but gave it a shot anyway :)

Also, great work everyone. I'm getting shivers down my spine due to thoughts of WiH being voiced! Can't Wait!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Frak_Tastic on January 16, 2014, 10:40:58 pm
Holy shmokes!  So cool!  >adds professional voice actor to resume<
It's not "professional" unless anyone's getting paid for it...

Oh come on.  Who doesn't fudge their resume just a teeny weeny bit.

Besides, when it comes out someone will put a vid for it up on YouTube.  It'll be a nice hyperlink for people to click on.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 17, 2014, 08:31:07 am
Another big package of submissions coming in, Battuta. - you should be receiving it shortly.

39 to go, people! Let's fill 'em up and finish this thing together!

Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: redsniper on January 17, 2014, 08:53:31 am
Everyone please put on your best falsettos and audition for female roles, kthx.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Veers on January 17, 2014, 07:46:00 pm
Just curious, is the doc going to receive an update?, just having difficultly double-checking the resolved lines to the open lines.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 17, 2014, 07:49:57 pm
Just curious, is the doc going to receive an update?, just having difficultly double-checking the resolved lines to the open lines.

The doc is as updated as it needs to be right now - all the roles listed in the first couple pages are still accepting auditions.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Veers on January 17, 2014, 07:55:46 pm
Ha, just goes to show I've got no idea what I'm doing or reading :/

Thanks Battuta

EDIT: The doc just completely changed on my end. Quite a number of roles have been removed, so something wrong occurred on my end. Sorry about that.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 17, 2014, 08:01:15 pm
It doesn't say anything bad about you at all. For most of our roles, we accept multiple auditions, then sit down at some point and make a decision about which voice fits the role best. Bear in mind you're competing with talented semipros in a lot of cases, and that we filled ~70-80 of the easiest roles before most people got involved. Competition's tougher now.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: jg18 on January 18, 2014, 07:11:10 pm
Just posted in a gaming group I'm in and mentioned we're especially looking for actresses. It's mostly a bunch of gay dudes, but going with the stereotypes of artsy + female friends, there's still potential.

I used a shortened link I made:
http://tinyurl.com/bp2script
(link preview http://preview.tinyurl.com/bp2script).

Holy shmokes!  So cool!  >adds professional voice actor to resume<
It's not "professional" unless anyone's getting paid for it...

Oh come on.  Who doesn't fudge their resume just a teeny weeny bit.

Besides, when it comes out someone will put a vid for it up on YouTube.  It'll be a nice hyperlink for people to click on.

I've definitely mentioned voice acting for mods on my resume under Personal Projects. I only started doing that after I was cast for a role with the final version officiallyreleased, though, and I've never implied that I did it professionally. Of course, how you want to state it is up to you.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 18, 2014, 07:12:53 pm
Wonderful, thank you so much.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 18, 2014, 11:50:00 pm
I've added The Blade Itself roles - Katana Flight, Katana Tactical, Katana Gunnery, Simak Station, Bowman Station, and the Triteia - to the bottom of the script, though I haven't worked them into the infrastructure yet.

Identify that newcomer and I'll liberate a few more previews for you.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: LoneWolf271 on January 19, 2014, 12:06:13 am
Is it Captain Sorenson?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 19, 2014, 12:45:20 am
Seconding the guess on Captain Lloyd Sorenson.

That voice is brilliant. He really does sound gutted after seeing that ceasefire shattered in seconds. Great stuff!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: bigchunk1 on January 19, 2014, 01:52:39 am
Aah, my favorite pass time! I know I sent a whole bunch of lines, but I think I will send some more I can't help myself. It's pretty fun to do.

You have to help me with the pronunciation of Ensign Zulkifri. I keep thinking of the greek meal.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 19, 2014, 04:26:03 pm
It is indeed Lloyd Sorensen, the Indus' captain. Your reward is here.

And you've got a new - and trivial - identification task!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on January 19, 2014, 04:34:25 pm
And you've got a new - and trivial - identification task!
I was thinking, "So, it's got to be a pretty recognizable line." I was not expecting him to announce his name so quickly. :P

Captain Telfer sounds great, though!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: swashmebuckle on January 19, 2014, 04:36:23 pm
Trick question, it's actually a Vasudan comedian pretending to be Captain Telfer. Vasudan humor sucks.

Edit: They are really good at impressions though.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 19, 2014, 05:44:08 pm
Speaking of comedians: you have a new task, brutal tongue warriors. Identify each new voice in Telfer's batch with a name and the mission they appear in. When you've come to a consensus - and you, all you in this thread, will only get one shot, so conference well - submit it under the heading OUR FINAL VERDICT. Do poorly, and you'll meet a pack of Gefs. Do well and you'll earn a professional military response. Do spectacularly, and you'll trigger a crowd-pleasing contingency.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Shivan Hunter on January 19, 2014, 06:10:04 pm
A stark beginning: Steele maybe? No... definitely admiral bosch. Mission is obviously "A Game of TAG"

A trying tongue: the gef pilot who ejected and was held hostage, in that one mission where there was a gef pilot who ejected and was held hostage

A second survivor: an ant, from that mission with the ant metaphor

A challenge derided: Pretty sure it's some gef from the mission with the elder and the pegasuseses

A grateful word: idk
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: niffiwan on January 19, 2014, 06:13:27 pm
Hmmm... ok; here are my guesses:

A stark beginning: Telfer, The Cost of War
A trying tongue: GEF in the lifepod, For the Wrong Reasons
A second survivor: The UEF medical transport, What Binds Us
A challenge derided: GEF pilot, Deals in Shadows
A grateful word: Rheza Station, Darkest Hour (this is the one I'm least sure of)

(looks like I mostly agree with Shivan Hunter)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Scotty on January 19, 2014, 06:24:18 pm
That last line is from... ****, it's from whatever Luna Control is in that one mission where you fly with the Knights and rendezvous with the Elder.  I can't remember the name of the mission or the exact name of the role.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Shivan Hunter on January 19, 2014, 06:26:51 pm
the luna base is from the mission with all the talking One Perfect Moment... hmm. Actually that might be it.

[EDIT] also niffiwan re: a second survivor, I think someone in a wing said that, not the medical ship... but I could be totally wrong. I should play BP again
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: LoneWolf271 on January 19, 2014, 06:29:56 pm
The 'A Second Survivor' line is Levi, from What Binds Us.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 19, 2014, 06:37:31 pm
Rev up those GEFs cuz I am out. :P T'was a fun game and all but meh.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: niffiwan on January 19, 2014, 06:43:36 pm
Rev up those GEFs cuz I am out. :P T'was a fun game and all but meh.

I guess a GEF gauntlet could be fun :)

Here's the updates from everyone:

A stark beginning: Telfer, The Cost of War
A trying tongue: GEF in the lifepod, For the Wrong Reasons
A second survivor: Levi, What Binds Us
A challenge derided: GEF pilot, Deals in Shadows
A grateful word: Luna control, Deals in Shadows

Anyone else want to toss ideas into the ring?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Shivan Hunter on January 19, 2014, 06:54:25 pm
A grateful word: Luna control, Deals in Shadows

err well, luna base isn't in Deals in Shadows. It's in One Perfect Moment, the preceding mission.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: niffiwan on January 19, 2014, 07:43:30 pm
Ooops.  Fixed....

Quote
A stark beginning: Telfer, The Cost of War
A trying tongue: GEF in the lifepod, For the Wrong Reasons
A second survivor: Levi, What Binds Us
A challenge derided: GEF pilot, Deals in Shadows
A grateful word: Luna control, One Perfect Moment

...but I don't recall any fighting in that mission.  How does that fit in with the praise for saving them?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 19, 2014, 07:48:14 pm
Post Meridian.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 20, 2014, 12:28:39 am
Yer, its Post Meridian in which Luna Spaceport is thanking you for.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: niffiwan on January 20, 2014, 03:55:57 pm
There's been no new suggestions in 16 hours or so.... and who wants to live forever anyway - BRING ON THE GEFS!!!

OUR FINAL VERDICT

Quote
A stark beginning: Telfer, The Cost of War
A trying tongue: GEF in the lifepod, For the Wrong Reasons
A second survivor: Levi, What Binds Us
A challenge derided: GEF pilot, Deals in Shadows
A grateful word: Luna control, One Perfect Moment
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 20, 2014, 04:07:54 pm
Well done. A perfect five for five. You're reckless, relentless, or lucky. The appropriate contingency will be activated shortly.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on January 20, 2014, 04:29:23 pm
The contingency being: Find a Lorna Simms or DIE!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 20, 2014, 05:10:30 pm
The prize is in position.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 20, 2014, 05:12:21 pm
Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeele.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: niffiwan on January 20, 2014, 05:18:12 pm
Wow.  Just Wow.

And... I didn't think that was in the script, wasn't it from "Conversations from Tenebra"?  And we got it voice acted anyway?  Wheeeeeeeeeee  :D

Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Shivan Hunter on January 20, 2014, 05:20:03 pm
Quote from: STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELE
We are not like the enemy. Orders are not optional in this fleet.

SUCK IT UEF
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: niffiwan on January 20, 2014, 05:54:11 pm
I came across this line from Sorensen which was accidentally missed in the OP; here it is so you can all enjoy it :)  Facing Death (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/sorensenfalling.ogg)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 20, 2014, 05:57:17 pm
 :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: Awesome and Great.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on January 20, 2014, 05:58:54 pm
I listened to Coffee and Contingencies and my pants promptly fell off.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Mongoose on January 20, 2014, 07:41:59 pm
That recording made me extremely moist.

(Not sure when I'll get the chance to look through those lines, though if they keep getting knocked off at this rate maybe I won't even have to. :D)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 20, 2014, 07:57:10 pm
That recording made me extremely moist.

(Not sure when I'll get the chance to look through those lines, though if they keep getting knocked off at this rate maybe I won't even have to. :D)

You already submitted a billion and landed several minor roles, IIRC, though it's possible some of yours may be taken by the Dreaded Semipros.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: QuakeIV on January 20, 2014, 08:16:24 pm
I came across this line from Sorensen which was accidentally missed in the OP; here it is so you can all enjoy it :)  Facing Death (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/sorensenfalling.ogg)

That was amazingly good.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 20, 2014, 08:23:52 pm
In commemoration of their early and enthusiastic efforts to get this death march moving, I have nominated Sarkoth and starwolf1991 for Gold Stars.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 20, 2014, 10:14:57 pm
Ooooooh goooosh......Coffee and Contingencies was outright creepy. If I had been face to face with that steele and he said that, I'd be bricking my pants. Superb work!

In commemoration of their early and enthusiastic efforts to get this death march moving, I have nominated Sarkoth and starwolf1991 for Gold Stars.

Much thanks! Am very proud to be doing my part :D
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Mongoose on January 21, 2014, 02:49:58 am
That recording made me extremely moist.

(Not sure when I'll get the chance to look through those lines, though if they keep getting knocked off at this rate maybe I won't even have to. :D)

You already submitted a billion and landed several minor roles, IIRC, though it's possible some of yours may be taken by the Dreaded Semipros.
Yeah, but there were probably a few I'd missed, and paging through my audition files I know I could take a better crack at some of them.  That whole EMOTE! thing can take some practice. :p
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: redsniper on January 21, 2014, 08:03:37 am
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After recording for Acts 1 and 2 is finished, we have to keep the momentum going and record Act 3.

After we record Act 3, we record Acts 4 and 5.

After we record Acts 4 and 5 and finish BP2, we record BP3.

Spoiler:
After we record BP3, we record BP4.

The March never ends.

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Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 21, 2014, 10:03:39 am
No retreat, no surrender. Even if we come close to losing our voiceboxes, we shall march! And make it glorious till the end ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Crybertrance on January 21, 2014, 11:29:15 am
STEEEEEEEEELEEEEE!

That was AAA grade, maybe even better!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Scotty on January 21, 2014, 11:44:08 am
I find it fitting in the highest order that Steele mentions MORPHEUS while sounding a whole lot like Laurence Fishburne.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 21, 2014, 07:45:47 pm
There was a role I thought would be so hard to cast I never even listed it, thinking I'd basically have to redo the script. But mirabile dictu - it has been cast! Guess it and I'll give you a new batch of previews, and the opportunity to nab more.

(bp irc crew please don't spoilz)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on January 21, 2014, 08:02:33 pm
(bp irc crew please don't spoilz)
Damn. ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 21, 2014, 08:10:14 pm
This question's kind of unfair so I'll give you a hint: it's the Federation's only spacefaring pig.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on January 21, 2014, 08:26:42 pm
Kassim?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 21, 2014, 08:28:25 pm
Hahahaha, he does have the manners of a hog in heat, so excellent guess...but nope. You earned some data with that excellent guess, though, so: it's another wingman.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DireWolf on January 21, 2014, 08:32:39 pm
Olefumi!
I was going to recommend a gifted friend for the role, but the position wasn't listed as open  :p
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 21, 2014, 08:46:22 pm
Well done! Updating first post. Plus another voice to ID - one of Olefumi's personal friends, so your options are limited.

Live in five.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on January 21, 2014, 08:55:05 pm
Gah, if Olefumi was open I would have gone for it. I can do a very good South African voice. :P
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 21, 2014, 08:56:33 pm
Olefumi!
I was going to recommend a gifted friend for the role, but the position wasn't listed as open  :p

Gah, if Olefumi was open I would have gone for it. I can do a very good South African voice. :P

Well, get your friend (and yerself Hobbie, I know you've done good work already) on board!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on January 21, 2014, 09:01:28 pm
Yeah, this Olefumi sounds better than I could do now that I've had a listen.

Now I want to record some of the stuff in the fiction viewer. And I have to get my Karen Ng'Mei soundalike to audition!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 21, 2014, 09:06:50 pm
Voice identified. It's Yangtze Control! :)

Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 21, 2014, 09:13:02 pm
Well done!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 21, 2014, 09:41:14 pm
Gah, if Olefumi was open I would have gone for it.

Ditto. He's the first I would've picked to go for had he been available when I started recording submissions. I've always managed to picture myself saying those things he did in 'The Intervention' had I been in that situation. Ah well.

Hat goes off to all the wonderful talent we've been able to hear so far! Stunning work ;) Already damn eager for the next wave of previews.
 
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 21, 2014, 09:50:11 pm
Sorry, dudes. I wasn't sure what direction I wanted to take him until I heard this voice.

I uploaded everyone's favorite Olefumi line as a consolation prize! Can't believe I missed it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DireWolf on January 21, 2014, 10:02:47 pm
If all the voice roles are finished by this time next month I demand that Battuta must read this (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=70050.0) to us.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on January 21, 2014, 10:06:20 pm
If all the voice roles are finished by this time next month I demand that Battuta must read this (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=70050.0) to us.

Second.

Also, Yangtze Control is spot on.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 21, 2014, 10:31:01 pm
Battuta, just noticed an important line missing from the script for Major Prathanya. The line is:

'Alpha 1, you need to remain calm. We're in the middle of some delicate work here. The warhead has air displacement sensors and our drones very nearly set them off.'

Spoken before he informs Brie that preliminary RSP and defusal is impractical at the present moment and more time is needed.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 21, 2014, 10:33:32 pm
Thank you very much. Putting it in.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 21, 2014, 11:14:12 pm
Fudge biscuits - found another one a few minutes later. Again, Prathanya:

'This is Major Prathanya. We've deployed drones into the Nauticus. No sign of the crew. We're attempting to isolate the warhead's software connection to shipboard sensors. Stand by'.

Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 21, 2014, 11:18:50 pm
Got it, it's in. Let me know if you spot more.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 21, 2014, 11:48:49 pm
That I have. Two lines for Suffron control in 'The Cost of War.' Both are corrections to what is on the public script and were found in the FREDDed missions.

The first is bp201s15.ogg, in which Suffron screams at Alpha for their poor initial performance:

'Alpha wing! Where the hell were you? You just let thousands of civilians die! Incompetent, half-brained rookies! Damn you!'

The other is bp201s42.ogg, for if the Leeuwenhoek is destroyed:

'Gods above! The Leeuwenhoek...she had five thousand souls aboard.'
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Darius on January 21, 2014, 11:53:34 pm
Consider the public script as overriding what's in the FREDed missions. These were rewritten for more natural speaking out loud.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 21, 2014, 11:55:14 pm
Will do.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on January 22, 2014, 12:01:33 am
'Alpha wing! Where the hell were you? You just let thousands of civilians die! Incompetent, half-brained rookies! Damn you!'
Oh man, I had enough trouble with the modified line as it was; tack on those two sentences and... *shudder*

'Gods above! The Leeuwenhoek...she had five thousand souls aboard.'
I thought that was the li-- oh, looks like it got rewritten in the script. The new line is... a lot more readable.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 22, 2014, 12:08:58 am
All the other stuff checks out as far as I can see. Think they are all there now; just those few that were missed or different.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 22, 2014, 02:08:38 am
Listed roles from The Blade Itself: Simak Station, Bowman Station, the GTCv Triteia, Katana Flight, Katana Gunnery, and Katana Tactical.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Veers on January 22, 2014, 02:35:34 am
Was just reading through these, I know what I'll be doing tomorrow morning  ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on January 22, 2014, 04:47:59 am
It's "Lah-port"?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 22, 2014, 09:07:22 am
That's correct.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: The Jovian on January 22, 2014, 10:54:29 am
I think the link to the script is broken, when I click on it it takes me to a separate page but as it is loading, a message pops in saying that there's a problem and that Google is working on fixing it. Maybe it's just me but I really think you should check it out just in case.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 22, 2014, 10:55:18 am
Works okay for me. Can anyone else repro?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on January 22, 2014, 10:59:18 am
I see the list.





Edit- every time I hear my own voice... Frustrated.... Can't quite......
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 22, 2014, 12:06:58 pm
Once or twice before, the script would load. But then immediately afterward, it would say there's an problem and its trying to be fixed. This was a few days ago however; I'm not able to replicate said issue right now.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 22, 2014, 12:09:02 pm
I see the list.

Do What Binds Us Scorpio 1 and be Dekker.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 22, 2014, 05:08:34 pm
New priority target in the OP.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 22, 2014, 08:37:49 pm
All right, pilots. I've got a major objective for you. Stage 1 will involve a coordinated effort to complete tasks here and around the forum.

I want to see:

One person play through the recent Diaspora release candidate and post a report on any bugs in the relevant thread (objective waived if the RC goes final).

One person post a review of JAD XA.

One new actor joining the Death March.

Stage 2 will require you to identify fragments of audio, pin down a place and time, and thereby unlock the full preview.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on January 22, 2014, 09:05:26 pm
One person post a review of JAD XA.

It has a race. 419/10.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 22, 2014, 09:31:23 pm
In his forum, though!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 22, 2014, 10:06:00 pm
Diaspora component's done.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 23, 2014, 01:12:46 am
Battuta, you should have incoming soon for 'The Blade Itself.' Keeping things rolling forward. :cool:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DireWolf on January 23, 2014, 05:14:56 pm
Submitted some lines for the Akula, Ironhide and Eris!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 23, 2014, 05:19:42 pm
Get me that JAD:XA review, pilots!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 23, 2014, 10:18:24 pm
I'll take the case!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 24, 2014, 08:54:11 am
JAD component complete.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 24, 2014, 09:58:02 am
Dayyum; I was beaten to it. Tis what happens when I'm enjoying myself :X My apologies
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 24, 2014, 10:00:43 am
No worries, I'm sure Axem always appreciates more feedback.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on January 24, 2014, 12:45:41 pm
We haven't had any new actors join the Death March? Quick, recruitment drive!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: ehlijen on January 24, 2014, 06:29:33 pm
Hello,

I just submitted the lines for Argent Mist and Bowman station.

If they're of sufficient technical quality, I'm happy to try for more roles.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 24, 2014, 07:19:09 pm
All three components are complete. We are now commencing Stage 2.

Identify the speaker, location, and rough time (for instance 'during the Martian holiday', 'after the Blitz') of the target dialogue. Use the following shards.

shard 1 (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/shard1.ogg)
shard 2 (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/shard2.ogg)
shard 3 (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/shard3.ogg)

e: You are free to use all resources available.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Sarkoth on January 24, 2014, 08:31:56 pm
In commemoration of their early and enthusiastic efforts to get this death march moving, I have nominated Sarkoth and starwolf1991 for Gold Stars.

That is actually quite awesome. I was wondering where that star came from and figured it could only have been something like that. ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on January 24, 2014, 10:02:28 pm
Clue 1: Texan accent? Where have I heard that before? (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/hmmcalder.ogg)
Clue 2: "GTI ghosts bleeding liquid helium" heavily implies it takes place after Eyes in the Storm.
Clue 3: Haven't heard/seen the name "Pasquale" before; there are no references to anyone by that name in any reference material or in WiH itself.

CONCLUSION:

WHO? Admiral Calder
WHERE? UED Toutatis
WHEN? End of Act 3
Spoiler:
Strongly suspect "Captain Pasquale" is Laporte's fake name, so to make that time very specific, "very shortly after Laporte embarks on the Toutatis".
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 24, 2014, 10:06:17 pm
Well done. The first post has been updated with a special piece of content.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Black Wolf on January 24, 2014, 10:35:00 pm
I'm jealous. I only have the 15 year old Balvenie. :(
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: QuakeIV on January 25, 2014, 01:30:13 am
I was thinking calder was kinda meh until I heard THAT.

Im not great with words, but that sounded great to my ears.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on January 25, 2014, 02:31:48 am
Calder's exactly as I imagined him. Superb!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: CloudZ1116 on January 26, 2014, 04:28:34 am
Steele... sounds... so... awesome... You guys really should write more lines for him in subsequent acts just so we can hear that voice more.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: redsniper on January 26, 2014, 06:55:29 pm
GET HYPE
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Bandoth on January 26, 2014, 10:09:11 pm
I'm a young 20 something American male with a slightly higher voice.  I come from the Midwest so think news reporter accent.

Any roles you can think of that would work?  A lot of the roles that I would try out for have names that decidedly would not fit my accent.   The few that I see would fit appear to prefer female roles.  Suggestions on where you need more American accents?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 26, 2014, 10:14:33 pm
It's the space future and cultures have mingled, so pretty much any name could have pretty much any accent. Go for what you like and I'll coach you towards roles I think fit.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 29, 2014, 08:22:26 pm
Thank you IronBeer and Lapsed Pacifist for some hero submissions!

As we've closed in on 'not much left to cast' I've started talking to some semipro contacts about what our next step to fill the final roles may be. Stay tuned.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on January 30, 2014, 12:45:26 am
I've put out a Facebook call that will hopefully return some awesome voice actors. Here's hoping the duclet tones of Steele and Lopez can reel them in.

In other news, I think we should make some joke about Sydney being the capital of the world due to the number of Australians we have or may wind up with. :P
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: CommanderDJ on January 30, 2014, 04:11:57 am
Can we get updates on the cast list? Or is that information already available somewhere?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 30, 2014, 08:22:48 am
The cast list won't be totally final until we've closed auditions, I'm afraid.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on January 30, 2014, 09:25:45 am
I've put out a Facebook call that will hopefully return some awesome voice actors. Here's hoping the duclet tones of Steele and Lopez can reel them in.

Got a relative of yours! Hoping to use her for Lila Zhiyan and as much else as possible. Super helpful. Please recruit your lady relatives!

(http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-frogsiren.gif)Only 24 roles left!(http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-frogsiren.gif) The death march presses forward! Look at how tiny that roles list is now.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on January 30, 2014, 04:19:11 pm
I've put out a Facebook call that will hopefully return some awesome voice actors. Here's hoping the duclet tones of Steele and Lopez can reel them in.

Got a relative of yours! Hoping to use her for Lila Zhiyan and as much else as possible. Super helpful. Please recruit your lady relatives!

(http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-frogsiren.gif)Only 24 roles left!(http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-frogsiren.gif) The death march presses forward! Look at how tiny that roles list is now.

That'd be my little sister. She has a pro-grade mic with a pop shield and everything.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: FIZ on January 31, 2014, 07:02:50 pm
Holy **** someone captured Steele... props to whoever is voicing that.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 01, 2014, 09:50:30 am
Another two down. Hobbie, you're really bringing them in.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on February 01, 2014, 04:03:19 pm
Which roles did these two get?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 04, 2014, 10:19:34 pm
New voice previews up!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: swashmebuckle on February 05, 2014, 01:41:06 am
Katana-na Katana-na
Hey-hey-ey
Goodbye

o7
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on February 06, 2014, 08:59:28 am
 :lol: t("t)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Inglonias on February 06, 2014, 11:53:29 pm
I don't know any interested parties, but I know people who may know people. I'll ask this weekend.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Pr011 on February 12, 2014, 02:50:00 am
Honoured to be considered even for a small role.

To be honest it was that long ago I can't remember if I recorded every line for Kai Chavel in the audition (I know there's only a few and the cast list is not final). Can you let me know if you need anything further?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: bigchunk1 on February 14, 2014, 06:00:37 pm
I tried to give this a whirl, but I sound the same as I did 2 years ago.  :banghead:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 14, 2014, 06:01:46 pm
You're already in a bunch of roles, man, don't worry about it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Bryan See on February 15, 2014, 08:53:34 am
Keep this up, guys. I'm looking forward to it. Note that once I get my microphone, I start recording voices for characters if they are not voiced previously :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 18, 2014, 11:11:21 pm
List of remaining roles down to (http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-pcgaming.gif)ONE PAGE(http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-pcgaming.gif)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on February 19, 2014, 12:24:04 pm
List of remaining roles down to (http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-pcgaming.gif)ONE PAGE(http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-pcgaming.gif)
Congratulations, everybody. This is gonna be awesome.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Rusty_M on February 19, 2014, 12:41:39 pm
This is some fantastic effort people have been putting in.

I might give a couple of roles a try once I get my mic back (it's being borrowed by a colleague), but I'm not sure they'd suit my Scottish accent.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 19, 2014, 04:28:15 pm
They absolutely would!

Unfortunately we are down to FOUR minor roles, all of which I could probably close right now due to some pretty quality auditions. From here on out it's just the majors we need to fill.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on February 19, 2014, 04:30:53 pm
Do you have anyone in sight that you think would qualify for Simms?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 19, 2014, 04:33:50 pm
A few auditions. The role is large enough that I want to pay for it, so that's been a major hangup.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: starwolf1991 on February 19, 2014, 09:32:15 pm
We've come so far and kicked some solid butt in the process. Major well done to everyone, I do say.  :yes:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Leeko on February 20, 2014, 12:37:45 pm
I am curious just how much work it is to re-FRED an entire mission with voiced dialogue. I imagine it's not terribly complicated, just many tedious man-hours.

Edit: I dunno how expensive paid voice actors are, but if funding is an issue I would be willing to throw a chunk of money at you, as I am sure many others would be. Just a thought.

List of remaining roles down to (http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-pcgaming.gif)ONE PAGE(http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-pcgaming.gif)

psst hey did you use any of mine?
OP doesn't reflect more role closures... you most make an update

 :nervous:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: The E on February 20, 2014, 01:06:19 pm
I am curious just how much work it is to re-FRED an entire mission with voiced dialogue. I imagine it's not terribly complicated, just many tedious man-hours.


That's actually very easy. When you read the script, you noticed that we gave each line a very specific filename. Those filenames were autogenerated by FRED's VA management tool. Adding the VA is more a matter of exchanging the messages section of a mission, then testing it to see if there are any discrepancies between the voiced dialogue and the written one, and that's basically it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 20, 2014, 11:56:59 pm
lol check out that role list mother****ers https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NYjbAthOD0SITukgSkEX6iIhoOQ6irH-jZCvx1OrsTg/edit

SIX LEFT (and only one minor!)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on February 21, 2014, 07:08:32 am
Ken might be a "minor role", but he sure isn't unimportant!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 21, 2014, 11:31:19 am
I've added three pilot personas to the script. Please check 'em out and throw your auditions (or your friends) my way.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 21, 2014, 11:33:02 am
And don't freak out about the Shivan entries, I want these personas to be fairly extensible across settings and campaigns.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on February 21, 2014, 11:44:09 am
uef2fleetengageshivans.ogg "I see shivans"? Do I spot a spoiler?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on February 21, 2014, 11:45:36 am
uef2fleetengageshivans.ogg "I see shivans"? Do I spot a spoiler?
Reading comprehension failure detected.
And don't freak out about the Shivan entries, I want these personas to be fairly extensible across settings and campaigns.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on February 21, 2014, 12:10:37 pm
Quote
uef3fleetpraiseshivans
Game, Set and Match, Calder. F*** you Byrne :p                                                             I wonder how many will fall for this.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on February 21, 2014, 12:16:51 pm
uef2fleetengageshivans.ogg "I see shivans"? Do I spot a spoiler?
Reading comprehension failure detected.
And don't freak out about the Shivan entries, I want these personas to be fairly extensible across settings and campaigns.

Reading failure, not "comprehension", but I generally admire your incredible naiveté (gullibility?) on this! :D
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 21, 2014, 12:18:05 pm
All the personas should have a 'praiseshivans' line, it's just praise to the player for getting a kill if the mission mood is set to Shivans.

We don't post information to the public if it could be used to interpolate spoilers. We're particularly careful about that w/r/t the endgame of the war.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 21, 2014, 12:31:31 pm
I've updated the first post with a new version of the Killboard.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on February 21, 2014, 04:05:11 pm
Um, I didn't audition for Knight 1 or the Hanuman...
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: LapsedPacifist on February 21, 2014, 05:36:47 pm
For the record, Sutekh and me are the same person. I use LapsedPacifist here to avoid confusion with Setekh (which did happen first time I went on IRC).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 21, 2014, 07:54:20 pm
Um, I didn't audition for Knight 1 or the Hanuman...

Think I got you confused with Leoben there.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 21, 2014, 11:34:21 pm
Added another pilot persona.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Bandoth on February 22, 2014, 01:36:04 pm
Tryout for Ken submitted.

Edit:
Tryout for UEF2Fleet submitted.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on February 24, 2014, 07:47:46 am
I feel bad for not delivering the role I looked at :nervous:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 26, 2014, 11:27:53 am
I've engaged a casting director at my own expense to complete the remaining roles. We'll hopefully have the whole Death March wrapped up within two weeks.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: CloudZ1116 on February 26, 2014, 03:54:44 pm
Battuta, do you accept donations?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on February 26, 2014, 04:21:13 pm
I'm not averse to the idea - PM me? I won't take it if it's too much.  :p
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: MP-Ryan on February 27, 2014, 11:53:19 am
Still need Ken?  Because I'm had the brilliant idea of using a proper voice recorder I have for taking statements in my basement, which should work out better than my last shot using the computer mic.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on February 27, 2014, 02:29:25 pm
Still need Ken?  Because I'm had the brilliant idea of using a proper voice recorder I have for taking statements in my basement, which should work out better than my last shot using the computer mic.
Well, just read the script:
Quote from: VA script
we’ve had a lot of good auditions for this role, but we’re looking at perhaps using a chorus effect, so we don’t mind more!
More auditions never hurts!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Cobra on February 27, 2014, 08:38:30 pm
All of Ken's lines for BP2 were recorded, received by me, then processed by HerraTohtori for a kickass effect.

Also, I remember having the role of Levi, but I don't remember if I finished recording lines for the character.

[EDIT] Correction: I finished recording them, but I hated them after a bit so I went to re-record and not sound so nasally.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on February 28, 2014, 09:16:27 am
omg can't wait to hear them!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Rhys on March 06, 2014, 01:45:32 pm
I just submitted my lines for the UEF 3 Persona. Hope it helps you guys out! :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Tegumiril on March 06, 2014, 07:11:36 pm
I submitted for some of the same. Alas, I'm the audio equivalent of watching paint dry... :p
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Tegumiril on March 06, 2014, 07:11:52 pm
Whoever voiced Brie..... sweet lord
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: JerichoDeath on March 08, 2014, 11:30:27 pm
*attempts to login with username that pre-fills the box*
=That Username does not exist=
*raises eyebrow*

... anyway, I have no idea what happened to my original submissions, but that was years ago.
So, even if I still have the files, I probably sound too different for them to be usable.

I'm going to re-record and re-submit my Ken/Persona/whatever else I can think of.

EDIT:
Actually, I do have a question:
If we're submitting for more than one role, should that be more than one email?

Apologies if that has been answered already.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: nickd0121 on March 12, 2014, 07:01:22 pm
I'd like to apply for a role but I have a chapter test on Boolean Algebra. Will send audition next week.
Also, what kindof mic do we need? Does it matter if I don't have studio equipment???
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 12, 2014, 10:14:42 pm
Send multiple submissions in one email, but with one archive per role.

You need a mic good enough to sound clear. Remember that you're going to be up against semipros and pros in all the remaining roles, so...odds are long.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 13, 2014, 11:14:13 pm
Our public casting call over the past week got more than 2000 responses l ooooooooooooooooooo l
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on March 13, 2014, 11:17:38 pm
I am guessing you wont have trouble casting acts 3,4,5 & BP3 then? :P
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on March 14, 2014, 12:34:29 am
...hang on. That means it'll take ages to sort through the responses you get!

When you get a good Simms, you link it!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 14, 2014, 12:55:21 am
That's why I have a coordinator. I'm currently working ~12 hrs a day 7 days a week so it may be some time before I can get anything done.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: cyrus41592 on March 14, 2014, 11:13:37 am
Ecstatic to see the voice acting is progressing! So far like all the voice clips, especially the Act 4 preview (if only for the choice of Scotch, Balvenie one of my favorites.) Hope things keep going great for you guys!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on March 14, 2014, 02:36:15 pm
That's why I have a coordinator. I'm currently working ~12 hrs a day 7 days a week so it may be some time before I can get anything done.


Bungee whipcrack!


I hope you got a good EOD team
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on March 15, 2014, 12:09:18 pm
When you get a good Simms, you link it!
Apparently contract makes that unlikely/impossible.
Quote from: IRC
<battuta> no i'm actually contractually forbidden from sharing samples on these guys
<battuta> anyone i get through the casting director i have to treat by contract terms
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Lira on March 15, 2014, 02:33:59 pm
maaaaaaaan this is what I get for showing up late. I get thrown into the grinder with the pros?

Submitted for two anyway, ya schmucks.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Meatball on April 01, 2014, 11:44:48 am
Not so many roles left! Can't wait to play this with voice acted! I'll try promote this to people I know that might be interested in volunteering! Hopefully they will contact you and participate!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on April 01, 2014, 12:06:43 pm
We don't need any more auditions right now, the holdup is just me sitting down with the actresses who applied for the tough roles and making a selection.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Soulrheever on April 01, 2014, 07:29:55 pm
Omg  :shaking:
Omg  :nervous:
Can't... wait...  :banghead:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Snarks on April 02, 2014, 02:49:19 am
I've only recently played AoA about a month ago and when I saw this thread, I decided to just wait it out until voice acting comes out for WiH. That said, Battuta, you are both awesome and a jerk (but in a good way) for writing that BP short story. That said, I have full confidence that WiH with voice acting is going to be amazing and awesome. I'm more excited for that release than almost any retail game that's currently in development.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Kara Thrace on April 20, 2014, 08:36:04 pm
It's been awhile since I've checked up on this. There haven't been any casting calls for Act III yet, have there?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on April 20, 2014, 09:06:48 pm
Nope.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: QuakeIV on April 20, 2014, 10:31:33 pm
IIRC acts 1-4 are cast presently, so its a little worse then that.



e:
(http://mmoattack.com/uploads/Mark_of_the_Ninja_kill.jpg)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on April 20, 2014, 11:02:30 pm
No, we've only cast characters who first appear in acts 1 and 2. Also I don't get the reference :(
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on April 20, 2014, 11:20:57 pm
Ain't that the stealth game that works like thief in 2d?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: swashmebuckle on April 21, 2014, 12:48:51 am
Mark of the ninja.  It's a good one.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Kara Thrace on April 22, 2014, 06:58:51 pm
Cool! *foams at the mouth in anticipation of everything*

My current obligations are minimal, and I am available to record an audition for Thorn (and maybe Kovacs or one of Al-da'wa's manifestations) if you would be willing to send a script (under the assumption that performance directions have already been composed). For the sake of organization, I can retain the recordings until a later time, when it is appropriate to submit it, unless you indicate otherwise. (I am male, contrary to username gender implications.)

Revised for succinctness: "can I haz script for Thorn and Kovacs, please?"

(http://www.funnypica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Funny-Cats-Big-Eyed-Cat.jpg)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on April 22, 2014, 09:53:22 pm
I would absolutely love to, but unfortunately, quality script generation is the most time-consuming part of the process.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Kara Thrace on April 23, 2014, 03:54:22 am
Completely understandable! I know how it is from having worked on a couple of librettos. I would love to audition, though, so I'll keep an eye out for when those parts are ready!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on May 01, 2014, 11:39:31 pm
All auditions finally processed! We may do callbacks on a few roles, but casting is close to final.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on May 02, 2014, 09:16:45 am
aaaaaaaaayyyyyeeeeaaaaaaahhhhh :D :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: CommanderDJ on May 02, 2014, 09:40:17 am
Today is a good day.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: QuakeIV on May 02, 2014, 04:58:35 pm
Looks like I may have to re-play before I even finish my current re-play.

This sits well with me.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Lykurgos88 on May 08, 2014, 10:28:09 am
I don't know if this has been asked before, but is this voice acting "package" going to get a release first for the existing acts of 1-2 or 1-3, or is it going to be delayed until Act 4 gets released and then bundled together?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on May 08, 2014, 11:02:17 am
We'll release a War in Heaven Director's Cut with voice acting for Acts 1 and 2 and dreamscape tutorials for Act 3.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: theacefes on May 11, 2014, 03:38:08 am
I emailed a submission. Not sure how up to date that google doc was. If not, I hope it's still entertaining. :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on May 15, 2014, 04:05:11 pm
I'm eagerly anticipating this! I've decided to hold off playing WiH until the voice acting is complete, so I can get the best experience in the first play through like I did with AoA.

Was thinking if it would be worth getting the scripts up for Acts 3, 4 and 5 (ok 5 is a bit ambitious as most people await the fourth installment), so that people can start getting in early submissions and hopefully they can be implemented pretty much straight away. okay, I know it's not a priority and could delay releases (which I wouldn't say no too)... but it was just a thought!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on May 15, 2014, 04:13:54 pm
It's a ton of work, unfortunately, and it would also spoil the entire story.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on May 15, 2014, 04:26:21 pm
Fair comment. The way round spoiling the story would [SPOILER ALERT] on the initial thread that would start the death march!

I tried a bit of FREDding many years ago, but I don't have the talent for it. But I understand the amount of work that would be involved, not to mention the endless testing that goes with it. I use to produce music using Propellerheads Reason and making something even half decent takes many hours of work!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on May 15, 2014, 04:46:28 pm
Definitely. I don't just mean making the missions, though - actually getting the scripts into a format that's good for actors, and filling them up with context cues to help them deliver the lines, takes a ton of time. It's by far the lengthiest part of the process, and it's something I've generally had to do myself.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: oliacym on May 16, 2014, 04:55:20 am
God DAMMIT, just looked at this thread. Currently a few missions into the campaign, now I have to decide whether to tear myself away and wait for the voice acted version...

I'm gonna wait. Dammit. :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on May 16, 2014, 05:04:27 am
I would definitely not wait but hell am I gonna play this again and again when voice arrives to WiH :D

Oh and I'll push all my friends so hard into playing this they'll even reconsider our friendship status (until they actually play it!)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on May 16, 2014, 11:30:30 am
God DAMMIT, just looked at this thread. Currently a few missions into the campaign, now I have to decide whether to tear myself away and wait for the voice acted version...

I'm gonna wait. Dammit. :)

I'm eagerly anticipating this! I've decided to hold off playing WiH until the voice acting is complete, so I can get the best experience in the first play through like I did with AoA.

Was thinking if it would be worth getting the scripts up for Acts 3, 4 and 5 (ok 5 is a bit ambitious as most people await the fourth installment), so that people can start getting in early submissions and hopefully they can be implemented pretty much straight away. okay, I know it's not a priority and could delay releases (which I wouldn't say no too)... but it was just a thought!

Guys, I'd seriously consider just playing the campaign now. It may be months until the big roles can finish recording, and who knows whether your lives will still be permissive?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Leeko on May 17, 2014, 10:42:39 pm
Your faceballs are not prepared, its quality transcends the need for voice acting

I'm actually kind of worried that a voiced version might mess with the incredibly clear, years-old mental images I've developed of WiH's cast of characters :shaking:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on May 17, 2014, 11:25:20 pm
Oh yes, they will. The previews absolutely murdered my mental image of Byrne and Steele, for example. (The first in a "ungood" way...)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on May 17, 2014, 11:45:12 pm
Price of voice acting. You'll have to deal with it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on May 18, 2014, 05:03:17 pm
One thing can tide us over.

MORE PREVIEWS!

(But only from those who you're legally authorized to give out, y'know)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on May 19, 2014, 12:44:46 am
Or perhaps bloopers (http://deviance.duckish.net/downloads/best_suffron_3_revenge_of_the_suffron.ogg)?

(Note: I did not get that role. :P)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on May 19, 2014, 06:13:13 am
WHAT? How is that possible? You were awesome! :D
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on May 19, 2014, 07:58:05 am
Or perhaps bloopers (http://deviance.duckish.net/downloads/best_suffron_3_revenge_of_the_suffron.ogg)?

(Note: I did not get that role. :P)

And here I was originally planning to record Calder's big get-angry speech in a super-nasally Scottish brogue.

I should go back and re-record some of the more serious lines in funny voices, just for the hell of it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Leeko on May 22, 2014, 10:22:50 am
Price of voice acting. You'll have to deal with it.

Eep, yeah, well, I know. I'm not really complaining. Just a weird side-effect. Did not mean to seem ungrateful or whatever.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on May 22, 2014, 01:14:32 pm
By the way, speaking of hilarious bloopers, Hades made this piece of comedy gold (http://deviance.duckish.net/downloads/JACKNIFE.ogg), which literally made me fall out of my chair I was laughing so hard.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: X3N0-Life-Form on May 22, 2014, 04:39:16 pm
CAPSLOCKs are important and must be voiced accordingly.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on May 23, 2014, 06:46:34 am
Reminded me of
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on May 24, 2014, 10:38:22 am
Old men...are the future (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/oldmenconversation.ogg)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on May 24, 2014, 11:36:06 am
I am on the one hand, glad you got the VA's again and that they are still awesome. On the other... that convo feels so false. When The Elder is supposed to be cut off, it doesn't sound like that at all, it's just line reading. And Bei talks too slow...

None of this sounds like too much of a problem to edit though, it'd just take time.

Sorry for being a buzzkill. :(
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on May 24, 2014, 12:59:51 pm
Old men...are the future (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/oldmenconversation.ogg)

SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on May 24, 2014, 01:41:08 pm
I am on the one hand, glad you got the VA's again and that they are still awesome. On the other... that convo feels so false. When The Elder is supposed to be cut off, it doesn't sound like that at all, it's just line reading. And Bei talks too slow...

None of this sounds like too much of a problem to edit though, it'd just take time.

Sorry for being a buzzkill. :(

As usual, your perspective on voice acting is frustratingly wrongheaded. We are damn lucky to get coverage at all from unpaid actors whose careers have advanced by years since last time we worked with them. Adding in live direction, repeated takes, sophisticated editing, and all the associated overhead this entails would move this from 'nice bonus coverage on a bit of extra content' to 'never going to happen'.

Which is a valid piece of feedback, of course. We could move to a model in which we only shipped content when we felt it had been pushed to a very high quality bar. We would never release any more content, of course, but if you'd prefer that to the current model...?

Any criticism that hits you about voice acting has probably already occurred to us internally. We have triaged it and addressed it as best as we can with available time and resources.

Old men...are the future (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/oldmenconversation.ogg)

SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!

Why are you putting a spoiler alert on a conversation that's been released and public for more than sixteen months?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on May 24, 2014, 01:51:13 pm
Sorry for being a buzzkill. :(

The best thing you can do to save face and contribute meaningfully would be to open Audacity and make a better edit of the line. It would be easy and I would be genuinely grateful, because we don't have any goddamn time. Post it here and I'll upload it to FTP.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on May 24, 2014, 02:25:49 pm
It was? Shame, im not reading the forums enough it seems.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on May 24, 2014, 06:57:40 pm
It was? Shame, im not reading the forums enough it seems.
The post has even been updated (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=83302.0) with a link to the audio, same as with the earlier Steele/Lopez conversation.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: SSJDiVaD on May 25, 2014, 01:22:14 pm
Old men...are the future (http://blueplanet.fsmods.net/voicepreviews/oldmenconversation.ogg)

Old men, running the world.

I hope that, within a week, you guys will get the voice-acted version out. No - within six months. Your fans are starting to get desperate. Your turn.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on May 25, 2014, 01:27:00 pm
Desperate.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: SSJDiVaD on May 25, 2014, 01:34:42 pm
Desperate.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: CloudZ1116 on May 25, 2014, 02:07:17 pm
BATTUTA

FINISH IT WE NEED IT
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Mpez on May 25, 2014, 04:07:02 pm
(http://i.imgflip.com/93ljt.gif)

but, seriously, take your time - it's amazing that you have such amazing voice actors involved. Really waiting for the end result.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on May 25, 2014, 04:15:49 pm
hey that gif is awesome mpez!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Nagrach on June 03, 2014, 05:16:47 pm
Even more Desperate.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on June 03, 2014, 06:56:55 pm
Heaps Desperate.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on June 04, 2014, 02:19:36 am
Desperate!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Grizzly on June 04, 2014, 05:53:13 am
UNATCO?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: BritishShivans on June 04, 2014, 07:59:12 am
Welcome to the Coalition, PROD. I might as well start using your code name.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on June 04, 2014, 09:21:00 pm
(http://lolbot.net/pix/30005.gif)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Finlander on June 06, 2014, 06:42:20 am
I hope people dont spaz to death before it comes out. :D
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: SSJDiVaD on June 06, 2014, 10:01:49 am
I hope people dont spaz to death before it comes out. :D

What a rotten way to die. What a shame.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on June 13, 2014, 11:42:25 pm
Albani's lines are in. Karen's cast and recording. Just Simms and Laporte left...
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: CloudZ1116 on June 14, 2014, 12:15:20 am
Albani's lines are in. Karen's cast and recording. Just Simms and Laporte left...
GET HYPE!!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on June 14, 2014, 01:08:10 am
Laporte's lines for every mission except Sunglare are in.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on June 14, 2014, 08:35:10 am
(https://www.wow247.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Face-Off-gif-2.gif)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Scriptura on June 14, 2014, 11:57:32 am
Question which may have been answered already: Does this voice acting cover Acts 4-5 or just 1-3 so far?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on June 14, 2014, 11:58:52 am
Just 1-2. Act 3 will be its own massive project, and 4-5 aren't released yet.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Azrael15 on June 17, 2014, 12:49:56 am
Laporte's lines for every mission except Sunglare are in.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Finlander on June 17, 2014, 08:44:14 am
*Spazzing intensifies* So wait uh.... what mission is the sunglare? o_O And after that it's only simms left? W00t I can already see myself playing the **** out of act 1-2 again .
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Scotty on June 17, 2014, 12:02:28 pm
Sunglare is the cutscene at the end of WiH act 2.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Finlander on June 17, 2014, 12:51:31 pm
Victory is so close that i can almoust feel the heat!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: SSJDiVaD on June 17, 2014, 01:05:43 pm
Personal log, SSJDiVaD
Here we go. Here we go.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on June 17, 2014, 01:06:44 pm
Don't get hype too early, guys. Audio engineering and some FRED work on Act 3 tutorial content still needs to get done.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Finlander on June 17, 2014, 02:41:52 pm
How does act 3 tutorial stuff got to do with act 1-2 VA? :O
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on June 17, 2014, 02:45:20 pm
Because it'll be shipping in our next release.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on June 18, 2014, 05:07:35 am
Tutorials? Hm.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on June 18, 2014, 06:46:50 am
To refill missiles press ALT+F4?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on June 18, 2014, 06:26:10 pm
Tip: To kill an enemy, shoot it until it dies.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on June 18, 2014, 07:07:36 pm
Pro-Tip: Not everyone is a good at BPing this ****. Tuts trap the souls of those damned harvest enthrall bring in more potential community members who might have been scared by the hordes of the damned long ass briefings and hidden functions on their ship.

They rhyme with Tutta. So you can see why they are of utmost importance.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on June 18, 2014, 07:14:13 pm
It's remedial education for players who weren't adequately helped by a hud gauge right above their targeting reticle telling them what to do.  :nervous:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on June 19, 2014, 06:26:01 am
#To reiterate an old quote of mine.

Quote from: Dekker a long time ago

Directives are cool.

They're like little hud post-it-notes.

Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Rhys on June 19, 2014, 01:57:19 pm
To refill missiles press ALT+F4?
To arm your Helios (lite) torpedo, press SHIFT+ESC
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: redsniper on June 19, 2014, 06:12:26 pm
March on.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on June 22, 2014, 06:21:32 am
We're all missing the most important loading screen tip, and it is relevant to how we all feel about the voice acting.

Spoiler:
GET PSYCHED!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: bigchunk1 on July 05, 2014, 01:35:41 am
It's remedial education for players who weren't adequately helped by a hud gauge right above their targeting reticle telling them what to do.  :nervous:

I ended up understanding what to do in the WIH2 missions, but I had to play some of them several times to get the right idea. I had a strong sense of information overload, because there is just so much to each mission and they are all somewhat unique in the way that they play. That's not necessarily bad.


So, this is coming out next week right?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Scotty on July 08, 2014, 08:40:12 pm
Battuta is currently banned for a month on his own request, so you're not likely to get a response in this thread for at least that long. :p
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on August 09, 2014, 12:21:53 pm
Alright... it's been a month. What's the score?

Also, I tried playing BP War in Heaven as it is now... definitely needs voices for me to play :D
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Leuthesius on August 17, 2014, 10:52:58 pm
I am so happy that this is still alive. Life took me away from this for a long time. Joystick is still in a box somewhere. Already notified my Fiance that I will be vegging out here as soon as we're unpacked.

Somewhere is also a studio grade microphone. I now have a benefit of a small, quiet office for recording voices. Casting call probably already done, but if there are still scripts to be read, I may still be of assistance.

Need to log into GOG.com and download FS2 again.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Finlander on August 28, 2014, 04:23:16 pm
In the end Battuta is the lord and master of this project so give him some time... it's going to be ready when battuta says it's ready! Personally i prefer to let him take his time and nail everything down perfectly (Now that i manged to calm down from the hype) and then experience the full thing in all of its glory instead of having to wait for "Fixes" later on.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on October 16, 2014, 04:38:53 pm
........is this alive?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: TechnoD11 on October 20, 2014, 02:29:08 pm
I, too, would like to know the status of the voice acting.
I understand that this is a community effort and there are outside influences that can delay progress, but just a "yes, the project is alive" would be nice.

Cheers
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Aesaar on October 22, 2014, 05:45:27 pm
Yes, the project is alive.

:p
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: TechnoD11 on October 22, 2014, 08:43:06 pm
Awesome, thanks. Good to hear!
Waiting to play through WiH again until the voice acting, can't wait till its done!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on October 23, 2014, 08:45:59 am
Oh you can wait. :D
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 03, 2014, 02:41:21 pm
All the voice files are on my PC, the holdup is me processing them and getting them into SVN. I'm working on that now - Simms alone had 4gb of raw audio, and each line has dozens of takes that sometimes need to be stitched together into one master take, so it's an effort.

Unfortunately launching Destiny and my ~three-book contract~ eat up a lot of time. After audio engineering is done (Herra will do the final master), we need to finish some dreamscape tutorials for Act 3 and do a ton of playtesting and polishing.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 03, 2014, 02:42:35 pm
Also I ended up forking out for some pretty passable acting so this may end up being one of HLP's Biggest Budget Projects!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on November 04, 2014, 07:07:11 am
:yes: Welcome back Wavtutta :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Myraseth on November 05, 2014, 01:35:10 am
I wish I could help, but all roles are filled, and my mic is a headset mic. I've heard that's terrible for recording, even though it's good. Oh well. Maybe someone will someday use my weird accent and good acting skills for a mod.  :nono:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on November 07, 2014, 05:06:34 am
It all depends on the quality of mic on the headset in all fairness. The downside with them is that they tend to be a bit sensitive and they will pick up background noise and white noise

Still, if you can get a nice still room and decent software, they could be quite adequate for non-professional recordings. I have a Creative HS950 USB headset (I think I got mine for £40), and in all fairness the quality is not that bad. If you have access to software to do some waveform editing, i.e Soundforge or Reason, you record your voice and put it through samplers and compressors which could eliminate unwanted noise whether that be white, background or earth hum, when configured correctly.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on November 07, 2014, 08:21:25 am
I did all my auditions with a headset microphone; just because it's not a professional microphone doesn't mean it's a bad one. That said, as you noted, all the roles here have been filled, but there are always projects that need voice actors.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on November 07, 2014, 11:39:27 am
... well, I'd say that the voice itself can be pretty hard for voice acting... regardless of the set.

for example, I did a test on my laptops microphone, using windows recording application, in a calm room, nothing noisy going around, and tuned down the mic so its not bursting out, and did a test, using lines from the project I am working on.

Take 1 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/6d5bmxs6na0zhya/lsrcmd1.wma?dl=0)
Take 2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/g2sb30j7mw4e2xs/lsrcmd2.wma?dl=0)
Take 3 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/hzz3fj3au1u0s58/lsrcmd3.wma?dl=0)

The effect went out terrible (as for me), so It's not all about mics themselves I think, some people might just not be cut for voice acting (no idea how this would work after modifications, or special recording programs, of which I have completely no knowledge at all)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on November 07, 2014, 11:42:17 am
That's an interesting accent and voice. It's not bad per se, but the quality of the mike is terrible. I think that if the quality was ok, it would probably be ok.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Myraseth on November 07, 2014, 01:52:47 pm
Well, I had audacity downloaded, and heard that was pretty good. I also have kind of a southern accent, and a slight lisp with my Rs, because I originally spoke in an Italian accent. THeHound, different accents are what I'd look for in a mod. It doesn't seem right if everyone sounds the same, you know? That's why I wanted to do some VA for mods.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on November 07, 2014, 02:41:17 pm
Quote
THeHound, different accents are what I'd look for in a mod. It doesn't seem right if everyone sounds the same, you know?
-Well, I know, i know, thats rather obvious

So... its a shame that I don't have a proper equipment for VA, could record some lines for projects around.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Bandoth on November 09, 2014, 01:51:06 pm
If you're looking for a budget VA setup, I recommend either the Blue Snowball or Blue Yeti microphones.  Just about $50 and $100 respectively on Amazon right now (in the US anyway).  I hear nothing but good things about these mics and am probably going to purchase the Yeti in the next couple of months.  One of my musician coworkers actually picked one up for recording on the road when he doesn't have his professional setup on hand.  Just note that these are desk mics that don't come with shock mounts, so you might pick up vibrations on your desk through the stand (tapping, keyboard, bumps, etc.) which is why I call it a VA setup.  There's a lot of DIY ways of solving this as well on the internet.

Pop filters are optional, but helpful if you're having trouble with plosives (T, K, or P types of sounds sometimes are rather explosive when recording).  These range from $10 to $35 on the cheap side depending on who makes it and what the mount is like.  I recommend testing your setup before buying one because it's not a problem for everybody.  Again, people have come up with cheap ways to make your own on the internet.

Audacity is definitely the right way to go if you're not doing this professionally.  Absolutely free and has some nice tools for making your auditions sound more professional even if you don't have a recording studio setup.

If you guys want, I can ask my coworker for more specific advice on recording and put it up in another thread.

Source: Recommendations from musician coworker, Google, and Youtube.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on November 28, 2014, 06:16:33 pm
Regarding mic quality, I recorded all of orestes tactical, and my earth - brakiri war stuff on a four quid (£) play.com clip on microphone.

I just took my sweet time making sure used it properly.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Smooticus on December 07, 2014, 02:54:09 am
well I was going to try out for a role, but it appears that all the voices have already been picked. I cant wait to play war in heaven with voice acting.... its already so powerful with just the text. My parents once told me that I could go into voice acting, maybe I'll get a chance here sometime later.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on December 07, 2014, 09:23:10 am
Hm, it surely takes a while for our overlord Battuta to set things in place. Can't just be patient enough :D (or maybe it will be a Christmas eve present for HLP?!)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: An4ximandros on December 07, 2014, 09:53:01 am
well I was going to try out for a role, but it appears that all the voices have already been picked. I cant wait to play war in heaven with voice acting.... its already so powerful with just the text. My parents once told me that I could go into voice acting, maybe I'll get a chance here sometime later.
Chapters 4 & 5 remain to be released and voiced, and BP3 is still in its proto-stage, you'll have a chance. ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on December 07, 2014, 12:36:49 pm
I made a big chunk of progress on this and then I started working on my next book (which, alas, has a contracted deadline) and voice stuff's kind of stalled out. I wonder if there's a way to share the workload.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on December 07, 2014, 12:52:22 pm
I nominate everyone.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on December 07, 2014, 01:36:53 pm
The problem is that selecting the right take is pretty much a creative decision.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: QuakeIV on December 08, 2014, 12:52:07 pm
I hate to see that go without any apparent volunteers, but I'm pretty sure I'm not the man for the job  :blah:...
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Cyborg17 on December 08, 2014, 05:40:56 pm
The trouble is finding someone who is both skilled enough to handle the creative aspect and has enough time to finish it up.  With all the projects that the best modders become a part of who knows how long it could be...
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Nagrach on December 09, 2014, 03:28:53 am
We all need to buy  so many of Battutas Books that he can live from the money for the next decade  :nervous:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on December 09, 2014, 12:06:03 pm
I made a big chunk of progress on this and then I started working on my next book (which, alas, has a contracted deadline) and voice stuff's kind of stalled out. I wonder if there's a way to share the workload.

Real life is a *****! My sound creation came to a grinding halt due to stuff I've had to sort out in real life. An SP30 didn't help either (stupid rozzers and their hair dryer guns grr...)!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Smooticus on December 10, 2014, 12:39:32 am
We all need to buy  so many of Battutas Books that he can live from the money for the next decade  :nervous:
didn't Battuta do the writing for bp?
I'll buy every one of his books if that is the case. have any of them been released?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: xYama on December 10, 2014, 11:54:42 pm
If you find a way to share the workload, I'd love to help in any way possible. Although I'll be the first to say that I am under qualified, I have lots of time on my hands.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: SypheDMar on December 11, 2014, 01:09:13 pm
We all need to buy  so many of Battutas Books that he can live from the money for the next decade  :nervous:
didn't Battuta do the writing for bp?
He did, but as far as I know, he will not have published any books yet until Fall 2015.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: TechnoD11 on December 21, 2014, 01:10:23 pm
Chapters 4 & 5 remain to be released and voiced, and BP3 is still in its proto-stage, you'll have a chance. ;)
BP3? you mean like, after war in heaven?
why did I not know about this.
 :eek2:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: JerichoDeath on January 12, 2015, 07:55:00 pm
It's too bad my original submissions were probably lost years ago, since I never got any feedback from them.
(I did get a receipt. So, I know that they were at least received)

Oh, and before I forget:
(http://i.imgur.com/2JuuUbO.jpg)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: elitespoon on February 18, 2015, 09:04:25 pm
I would love to know if there is a way we could help expedite this?  Either in terms of volunteering time or money.  I would certainly be willing to make a donation.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Aesaar on February 18, 2015, 09:51:02 pm
ATM, the only characters who don't have their VA done are Laporte and Simms.  Both are Battuta's project, but he's understandably very busy these days with his novel stuff.  So no, there's nothing you can do.  Work is ongoing. :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on February 19, 2015, 11:58:43 am
As I understand it, the actual voice work is all done; what remains is selecting which take to use, which is a creative decision that cannot be outsourced.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on February 23, 2015, 01:03:15 pm
Even though the selection process cannot be outsourced, would it be worth putting the lines into the missions anyway? Then all Battuta will need to do is vet the missions and decide which lines he wants to change. This could potentially save him a lot of work and things like the timings and triggers for the voice lines could all be prepared (if not done already) and it could lead to a faster release.

Please note that when I say "All Battuta has to do" I use this loosely, as I still appreciate that there is a lot of work to be done.

I know that this suggestion probably won't happen, but I thought it would be worth mentioning so that the devs would at least have a full working voiced model. :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Klaustrophobia on February 27, 2015, 05:43:29 am
That's not a terrible idea really.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 10, 2015, 07:15:10 pm
The only holdup on this is my insanely overbooked life.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 20, 2015, 12:10:01 am
Okay, all of Simms' lines are in SVN, we're in pretty good shape. I need to cut together the Simms/Laporte Sunglare dialog but all the laborious take-picking is done.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: JerichoDeath on March 20, 2015, 12:39:54 am
Suddenly, the hype intensifies... again.

Can hardly wait for the release of the voiced version (of these parts).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Cyborg17 on March 20, 2015, 11:03:00 am
 :yes: :yes: :yes: 
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hobbie on March 20, 2015, 06:31:06 pm
Get hype.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Azrael15 on March 20, 2015, 07:02:05 pm
Okay, all of Simms' lines are in SVN, we're in pretty good shape. I need to cut together the Simms/Laporte Sunglare dialog but all the laborious take-picking is done.

(ubuntu intensifies)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: sk_2013 on March 22, 2015, 10:46:48 pm
I'm relatively new to the HLP community, and I discovered this a few months ago. I don't normally say things like this, but the wait is literally killing me.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: bigchunk1 on March 24, 2015, 01:28:53 pm
I'm relatively new to the HLP community, and I discovered this a few months ago. I don't normally say things like this, but the wait is literally killing me.

And you're telling me this!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 24, 2015, 11:20:02 pm
Reopening auditions for a flash requirement. Can anyone get me reads on Reshadiye Control?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 24, 2015, 11:20:35 pm
As incentive, here is a treat: Simms likes you (https://clyp.it/whct0gh1)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Bandoth on March 24, 2015, 11:46:20 pm
Could probably give it a go on the weekend.  My schedule is shot at least until Friday.  Do you have a time frame you're trying to meet?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on March 25, 2015, 07:54:03 am
As incentive, here is a treat: Simms likes you (https://clyp.it/whct0gh1)

You're trying to incentivize us with a 404? OK I'LL DO IT


(... wait i have no mic... ****)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 25, 2015, 08:06:36 am
Is that 404ing for you?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 25, 2015, 08:57:58 am
Could probably give it a go on the weekend.  My schedule is shot at least until Friday.  Do you have a time frame you're trying to meet?

ASAP, but don't break your back over it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: rance on March 25, 2015, 12:15:08 pm
Just wanna say, there's no 404 on that link for me, it works. Also, HYPE!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on March 25, 2015, 12:17:40 pm
welp it was and now it isn't!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on March 25, 2015, 01:56:58 pm
No 404.... Not exactly that how I imagined Simms, but still, her laughter breaks it all!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on March 25, 2015, 02:10:52 pm
That laugh reminded me of Chelsea fans singing...

CELERYYYY... CELERRYYYY!
If she don't cum,
Then we'll tickle her bum
With a lump of Celery...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Rl1u6SUCw

Sorry... I'm strange!  :mad:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 25, 2015, 11:46:31 pm
If you've ever wanted to know what it sounds like to die on a beam, well (https://clyp.it/yj555ujl).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Boomer20 on March 26, 2015, 01:06:16 am
If you've ever wanted to know what it sounds like to die on a beam, well (https://clyp.it/yj555ujl).

That sounds AWESOME!!!!
I really love the sound of the vishnan beams, the warm up sounds so good.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on March 26, 2015, 06:13:13 am
Come on Batutta! Stop harrasing us with small pieces and give us the pie already! :D
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Phantom Hoover on March 26, 2015, 09:40:01 am
If you've ever wanted to know what it sounds like to die on a beam, well (https://clyp.it/yj555ujl).

That sounds AWESOME!!!!
I really love the sound of the vishnan beams, the warm up sounds so good.

That's not a Vishnan beam, though, it's a Tev beam as heard from inside the ship when it breaks through.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 26, 2015, 10:01:27 am
And it should sound like it! try this mix (https://clyp.it/dqzbetmi)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: deathspeed on March 26, 2015, 12:18:17 pm
And it should sound like it! try this mix (https://clyp.it/dqzbetmi)

That one sent a chill up my spine.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Soulrheever on March 26, 2015, 06:39:14 pm
Feels like it could use a warning claxon in the background (That was always super impactful) and have a very abrupt ending... other than that,  :shaking:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 26, 2015, 06:54:52 pm
Found a Reshadiye (thank you MageKing). We need an Admiral Recamai.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: bigchunk1 on March 26, 2015, 09:06:15 pm
Is the admiral's voice running through a typical Vasudan translator?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 26, 2015, 09:13:10 pm
Yes, we'll supply the Vasudan chatter.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: bigchunk1 on March 28, 2015, 03:15:51 pm
Is it .wav now or still .ogg? Nevermind  :ick:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Davidge on March 29, 2015, 08:00:35 am
Hey you guys great job!

I hope you guys can also remix the usual friendly pilots voices,  coz original Free Space 1 had like monotone... boring american voices.

Free space 2 had younger more cooler american voices;

AOA Blue Planet started having australian/british voices;

AOA War in Heaven obviously is a WIP.

So I hope we get back to having voices that were like FS2 - i mean not necessarily american - but more younger and more vibrant and fast paced

Btw i dont mean like your main characters, i mean have new voices for your friendly pilots and new death screams and stuff
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 29, 2015, 09:48:12 am
We have a new set of pilot personas. Not quite as many as I'd like, since we had to use the same script for male and female VAs due to labor constraints, but they're solid.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 29, 2015, 02:04:58 pm
Looking for more Masyaf Controls and Recamais.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on March 29, 2015, 04:26:45 pm
Point me in the direction of the script and I can give it a go with a half mancunian/half welsh accent haha!

Edit:- I could post-process the voice as well to make it sound like it has come over a radio if needs be!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Phantom Hoover on March 29, 2015, 04:32:17 pm
Sound processing will be handled by the team; just send them your raw voice (you can and should process for noise cancelling, but that's about it).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on March 29, 2015, 04:53:51 pm
Script is in the first post, though it's under the crossout. You can still click it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: JerichoDeath on April 01, 2015, 05:22:11 am
There aren't any background sounds at my place to cancel, ha~!

I suppose I'll send something in too, probably later today, if I can manage it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: xYama on April 01, 2015, 04:14:52 pm
There aren't any background sounds at my place to cancel, ha~!

In every recording there is always some room noise. It can be anything from light bulbs, to minor air movements in a room, to even the echo of your voice off parallel walls, that's why vocal booths are deadened with foam and non parallel walls and ceilings. That's the true value of the noise cancellation. It removes a great deal of mic hiss, room noise and echo. :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on April 01, 2015, 04:55:44 pm
I'm gonna give the Masyaf Control a go on Friday when I got the house to myself and won't have to worry about any interruptions.

After I've recorded something suitable, I will probably put the sample through a noise gate to cancel out any microphone hiss and background noise that there might be. I was originally thinking a compressor, but I don't think it would do the job properly... though I might try both to see which gives the most desirable result.

Ok, my audition for Masyaf Control is in. I hope it is liked and if I am required for any other parts, just let me know! :)

I hope the samples are of high enough audio quality. They have been recorded via a Creative HS950 headset into Sound Forge Pro 10!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on April 03, 2015, 09:02:57 am
Thanks dudes. Need more Recamais still!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: SilverAngelX on April 03, 2015, 10:03:32 am
Do we have to apply any filters to make it sound like fresh out of a translator? Or do you only need the raw material and apply any filters by yourself?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on April 03, 2015, 10:16:30 am
Only raw materials.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: jg18 on April 04, 2015, 12:36:52 am
Wait, you're still looking for auditions? :wtf: The OP makes it sound like you're done.

My Recamai take from before got passed over (womp womp) so I won't submit that, but is there anything else?

EDIT: Passed over! Ha! (It's the first night of Passover (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover).)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: JerichoDeath on April 05, 2015, 11:36:50 am
After all that I said... things came up...
There's way too much noise at my place right now. It should be better tomorrow...
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on April 05, 2015, 12:21:25 pm
After all that I said... things came up...
There's way too much noise at my place right now. It should be better tomorrow...

Haha! That's why I haven't commited myself to any major parts as I never know when I would be able to have this room free. For instance, the missus is currently watching Big Bang Theory, so I have no chance of recording anything! Generally, I just wait til she buggers off shopping! :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: xYama on April 05, 2015, 04:18:51 pm
Regardless of how dearly I would love to help this project along, I think I would hate myself if I came across my hick accent in BP. So alas, I'm trying my best to wait patiently!    :banghead:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on April 22, 2015, 01:13:21 am
What needs doing?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on April 22, 2015, 01:31:34 am
What needs doing?
Need more Recamais still!
Last I asked (on IRC), that was still the case (and the only thing needed).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on April 22, 2015, 02:52:45 am
I'll give this a go today if there are no other entries!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on April 22, 2015, 03:06:23 am
I can't see the lines anywhere.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on April 22, 2015, 03:30:23 am
I found them and I have now submitted an audition for Admiral Recemai.

Also, I've resubmitted my Masyaf audition as I wasn't satisfied with one of the lines in my previous submission

Hope they are good enough! :)

Edit:- Colonel Dekker, they are on page 253 of the script.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Colonol Dekker on April 22, 2015, 03:44:20 am
That link on page one with the red line through it works?
 :banghead:
 
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on April 22, 2015, 03:45:57 am
Yep!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: JerichoDeath on April 23, 2015, 04:38:57 pm
Too noisy around... then it quiets down.
... and now, I'm sick. So, my voice is terrible.
Spoiler:
(http://i.imgur.com/bebCTIT.jpg)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Kolgena on April 24, 2015, 10:20:01 pm
And it should sound like it! try this mix (https://clyp.it/dqzbetmi)

The beam charge up sound sounds like it's coming from the transmitting ship. Wouldn't it just sound like a very quiet or nonexistent charge-up followed by the (awesome, btw) clippy static explosion effect? Or is the charge-up sound the beam blasting against hull before it breaks through? (But then why does it increase in frequency?)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on April 25, 2015, 12:08:48 am
Or is the charge-up sound the beam blasting against hull before it breaks through?
Yes.

(But then why does it increase in frequency?)
Acoustics of different armor layers?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Kolgena on April 25, 2015, 03:19:53 pm
Would the armor layers vary like that smoothly as it's being ablated away? It would make more sense to me personally if it was a sharp, turbulent attack followed by relatively little change. If someone had a jackhammer (pretend it's silent because we're in space) trying to bust through your roof, it would sound like a sudden, muffled rumbling attack that only changes little in pitch before busting through and being loud as hell.

Pseudophysics aside, my main point is that there might be listener confusion as to what the sound is supposed to be. IMO it sounds too similar to what beam spool ups sound like, and not enough like what a big blow torch might sound like exploding a hole in the side of your space boat.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on April 25, 2015, 04:06:36 pm
My understanding is that the preview linked earlier is not the final version of the effect.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on April 26, 2015, 02:03:49 pm
After listening to that beam charge... I just suddenly thought... is that one of my beam warm ups! If so... happy dayz! :D
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: TechnoD11 on May 19, 2015, 08:17:29 pm
Has there been any additional progress?
Last Battuta post suggested he only needed more Recamai submissions. Have these been received/chosen/committed?
Also...
All the voice files are on my PC, the holdup is me processing them and getting them into SVN. I'm working on that now - Simms alone had 4gb of raw audio, and each line has dozens of takes that sometimes need to be stitched together into one master take, so it's an effort.

Unfortunately launching Destiny and my ~three-book contract~ eat up a lot of time. After audio engineering is done (Herra will do the final master), we need to finish some dreamscape tutorials for Act 3 and do a ton of playtesting and polishing.
I've got some free time coming up around the middle of June, I'd be happy to help you with that playtesting and polishing. Just let me know what I can do to get this to the finish line.

-TechnoD11
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on May 19, 2015, 08:50:21 pm
Last word on the subject was "nearly done", but Battuta is currently on hiatus from HLP (and is unlikely to finish the project within the next few months, given how busy he currently is with the aforementioned three-book contract).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hopeful on May 22, 2015, 12:49:47 am
Having all of BP released and finished by the 20th anniversary of fs2 would be ideal, I feel. Still no progress, damn.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Celendil on June 23, 2015, 05:39:14 pm
I understand that most roles are done but the last few pages implied the team were still looking for alternative options for some voices? I've just recently picked up a far better mic than I used to have and would be happy to contribute my Australo-Kiwi hybrid sound to this, unless you've got enough of us already. ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on June 23, 2015, 06:16:47 pm
Hell yeah. Feel free to take on any of the roles from Artemis Station except for Mence.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: SmashMonkey on June 27, 2015, 02:45:22 pm
Oh man! Wish I had known about BP earlier so that I could have tried out for Al-Dawa!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Cyborg17 on June 27, 2015, 03:49:53 pm
Oh man! Wish I had known about BP earlier so that I could have tried out for Al-Dawa!

That may become an option in the future.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on June 28, 2015, 09:09:09 pm
Not to mention that
Spoiler:
Al-Dawa can easily be voiced by multiple people.

But yes, this only covered acts 1 and 2, so there are plenty of Act 3 roles that haven't been cast (although we're unlikely to see an Act 3 Voice Acting Death March for quite a while).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on June 28, 2015, 09:22:14 pm
Given how insanely resource-intensive the death march has been, and how much development tempo it's cost, another march should probably wait a while.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Celendil on June 29, 2015, 06:33:42 am
I understand that most roles are done but the last few pages implied the team were still looking for alternative options for some voices? I've just recently picked up a far better mic than I used to have and would be happy to contribute my Australo-Kiwi hybrid sound to this, unless you've got enough of us already. ;)

Volunteers to record voice lines.  :yes:

Comes down with epic flu that kills voice completely for a week.  :mad:  :no:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DPO on July 16, 2015, 12:35:50 pm
Submitted some voice parts for things that still needed doing.  Any idea how long it'll be until I hear back?  I'd like to record more but need to know if my voice will be useful.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on July 16, 2015, 12:42:38 pm
I'm pretty ****ed for the next few months, work-wise. Sorry. :(

I can try to give you a quick listen and my gut response, though...

Your mic is clean, and you have decent delivery. Unfortunately I've lost track of whether we need any more very small roles filled. Maybe a couple in the Artemis Station cutscene.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DPO on July 16, 2015, 12:53:07 pm
Oh, thank you for replying so quickly!  I'll look into those Artemis station parts.  With you swamped could someone else take on the mantle and get the work done for you until you're free again?

If that would be too complicated for the existing Acts, perhaps someone could take the script for Act III and start assembling parts for it? 
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on July 16, 2015, 12:56:12 pm
We've tried using other voice coordinators in the past, and they've done great work, but in the end it's generally come down to my time.

A handoff would be ideal but I can't really figure out how to pull it off. It's frustrating, because two solid weeks of good work should wrap up everything we need for release.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DPO on July 16, 2015, 01:08:41 pm
What work needs to be done, exactly?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on July 16, 2015, 01:15:38 pm
A lot of mixing to make sure lines pop through music and SFX, pickups on a few missing/misdelivered lines, playing through a few times to look for missing lines, Dreamscape tutorials for 2 more of the Act 3 missions. A sweep through the whole story from AoA to Act 3 to make sure no bugs creeped in and to spot a few opportunities for polish. Maybe a cool bonus mission. Probably some other stuff.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DPO on July 16, 2015, 01:29:35 pm
I've never actually done mixing or I'd volunteer.  What about the possibility of releasing an alpha of the voice pack now to crowd source exactly what lines need fixing, and find any bugs or rough spots?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on July 16, 2015, 05:16:41 pm
If that would be too complicated for the existing Acts, perhaps someone could take the script for Act III and start assembling parts for it? 
IIRC, somebody was actually doing this (Aesaar, I think?), but the script for Act 3 is, uh, massive. So it would probably be on par with the amount of effort for acts 1 & 2, which would be severely draining, to say the least.

What I'm saying is, don't hold your breath.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Cobra on July 16, 2015, 05:53:00 pm
The biggest hurdle is just getting people. Someone with the skills and a decent amount of free time could pull everything off, but while many have the time, most lack the skill required for something that matches the quality of the source material.

To be honest, while I'd love to see the remaining Blue Planet acts get voice-acted, each act is such a massive, time-consuming undertaking that it's pretty much unfeasible to attempt in a manner that people haven't already forgotten about it. This project started in... what, mid-2013? It's claimed the sanity of at least two people who tried to spearhead it, myself included (though my time in the military towards the end severely hampered my ability to do stuff, so...).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on July 16, 2015, 05:54:05 pm
We managed to get the talent needed to make the main characters in Act 1+2 sing. It just took a couple grand out of my pocket. I really do want to get it done! I'm just not sure how I'll pull it off before my next book is done.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DPO on July 16, 2015, 08:55:39 pm
If it's a matter of organizing the script into sound files, soliciting them, sorting the resulting files into which ones sound promising, communicating with all the people who send files and helping them do so, that stuff I could do if it would help to get Act III started.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: jg18 on July 17, 2015, 02:40:27 am
Stilll happy to submit more auditions if you (Battuta) think there's something I might be a good fit for. I really thought you guys were done though. That's how the OP makes it sound.

EDIT: Sounds like the real limiting factor is the time you can dedicate to it though.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on July 17, 2015, 07:39:40 am
We're done collecting voices, more or less. I just need to do a couple more days of mixing and design work.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DPO on July 17, 2015, 11:18:38 am
I meant for getting Act III started while I and II is finished up, General :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on July 17, 2015, 11:26:34 am
I know. But I don't think we can afford to start on that. With our current production budget (not just money - it's more about manpower and attention!) we'd kill any chance of Act 4-5 being released if we tried to voice Act 3 right now. I know you want to help! I'm really grateful. But our experience with voice work in the past has been that it mostly ends up falling back on me.

And in any case, the new Dreamscape tutorials for act 3 missions mean the script is still growing.  :shaking:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DPO on July 17, 2015, 01:31:54 pm
Okay.  How done is the script for Act IV, by the way?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Aesaar on July 17, 2015, 07:37:18 pm
Barely started.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: DPO on July 18, 2015, 10:23:55 am
Okay, good to know.

I'm still thinking of the idea of releasing an alpha voice pack to help with some of the remaining work.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 20, 2015, 11:17:54 am
As a gift to myself for getting the novel out, I'm going to spend this upcoming week trying to finish the voice acting.

Anyone who wants to come hang out on IRC starting tomorrow is very welcome!

This project is really important to me and I want to finish the last push. I'm excited to show you the new Vishnan guns, the Dreamscape tutorials, and the other fun stuff. I don't think Atreus Command will make the cut :(
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 20, 2015, 05:51:46 pm
This is going to be a little messy. We are missing a scattering of 20-30 lines scattered across various roles. I don't see a realistic alternative right now except to leave them unacted.

Crunching away on hopefully the last dreamscape tutorial tonight.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on September 20, 2015, 07:33:45 pm
This is going to be a little messy. We are missing a scattering of 20-30 lines scattered across various roles. I don't see a realistic alternative right now except to leave them unacted.
How did that happen? Were the lines just missed when compiling the script, or were they added afterwards, or is it just "voice actor didn't include the line and it wasn't noticed until now" (or some combination thereof)?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 20, 2015, 07:39:20 pm
Some lines missed while compiling the mammoth script, some lines assigned to the wrong role, some lines just skipped by actors.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Cobra on September 21, 2015, 12:31:26 am
Battuta, send me a message, will ya? I'd be happy to belt out some lines if needed.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: QuakeIV on September 21, 2015, 02:54:36 am
Well that's vaguely horrifying.  I'd be willing to volunteer for slave labor over the next week or so until classes start up again, for what little its worth.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on September 21, 2015, 03:00:20 am
Needless to say, I'd be happy to re-record entire roles if need be (but I suspect that would just be more work on your part; if the initial release needs to be missing a couple dozen lines, then so be it).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Azrael15 on September 21, 2015, 03:48:56 am
Honestly, I'd say it's best just to leave the lines not done for now. WiH will benefit hugely from a voice-acted release (I know people who won't touch WiH until it has voice acting) even if it's not perfect. This has been a mammoth undertaking with many issues along the way. And, when it comes to fan projects, getting a release in the first place is beneficial to being stuck in development hell. People will understand - and lines can always be patched in in today's day and age.

Even with a few missing lines here and there, it's not the end of the world. WiH is a product I'd be happy paying a lot of money for - so a few missing lines are more than acceptable in exchange for not paying a cent. Push through to a release and then patch things in when time permits (and when you can contact the actors, I imagine!) These things happen. It's unfortunate but they happen all the same. BP is a product that has been knocked together by volunteers and is one of the best sci-fi experiences in recent years with a level of professional polish and thought that just eclipses other projects - with that in mind, I really do think people would understand if there are some rough edges here and there, particularly given everything else you do, Battuta.

Releasing it with a note that, due to unforeseen circumstances, some lines have been lost would be my recommendation as a fan of BP. It's unfortunate, sure - but it's not like big games like Fallout don't have VAs switching mid-dialogue on some characters or lines that are missing. But I'd prefer a rough release to just watching WiH with VA perpetually linger like this, always just a little bit of time away from release.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 21, 2015, 11:11:26 am
It's a tiny fraction of the script.

My current plan is to try to fix it anyway. (This is a change of heart from yesterday.) I'm going to reactivate the casting director we hired and reach out to actors I have on tap. It should only take a few emails, maybe some money, and meanwhile I can work on FRED ****.

If necessary we can recast small/midsized roles. I'd also be deeply grateful for volunteers to handle stupid tiny tasks for me. Believe it or not, most of the bottleneck here is cognitive: it's a nightmare keeping track of all the scripts, files, filters, actors, and errors required to fix everything.

Could someone grab me the script for the GTCv Arethusa and post it here?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 21, 2015, 11:23:58 am
And I'm gonna live all the lines where Simms says 'VAW-soo-dons' and chalk it up to Martian accent.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Lepanto on September 21, 2015, 11:27:23 am
Has this project taught you and the team any useful lessons about doing a massive voice-acting project (besides that it's hard)?

Do you plan to VA future chapters of WiH?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 21, 2015, 12:32:37 pm
If anyone can track down 'Darkblade' I really need to get in touch.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: QuakeIV on September 21, 2015, 03:24:03 pm
Quote
GTCv Arethusa

File: bp211s037.ogg
 GTCv Arethusa to Federation vessels. The Pesedjet is under our protection. Stand down your vessels and leave, or we will open fire.

File: bp211s040.ogg
 Don't make me laugh, Captain. Medical mission? This is clearly another attack on our logistics by a desperate military. Leave now, or suffer the consequences.

File: bp211s042.ogg
 Acknowledged, Pesedjet. We believe some Gaian Effort cells may be working for the Federation's black ops unit. This is likely an attempt on your ship.

File: bp211s044.ogg
 These records seem to check out, Captain Apries. But we've got bigger problems. Your ship's hull integrity is dropping fast. We need to deploy teams to help contain internal fires and lock down damage.

File: bp211s045.ogg
 Captain Sorenson, unless you want a firefight aboard a dying ship, withdraw at once. Your rescue efforts are neither welcome nor needed. We will use force if necessary.

File: bp211s051.ogg
 A little insurance policy, Captain Sorensen. You want to do things your way, fine. Help out the Vasudans, but no reinforcements.

File: bp211s056.ogg
 We've got repair technicians with heavy field equipment on board the Sampson. Standard procedure for answering a stricken vessel. You could learn from our example next time.

File: bp211s057.ogg
 And your transport carries only the barest medical facilities, Captain. If your engineers save the ship, we'll save the crew. Once the Pesedjet is out of danger...we'll work from there.

File: bp211s059.ogg
 Touche, Captain Sorensen. Here's my proposal. We stand down, and you do the same. We both pool our resources, fix up this Vasudan hauler, and then we go our separate ways.

File: bp211s060.ogg
 The Vasudans continue to help us supply, while you gain favour with Khonsu for when you negotiate the terms of your surrender.

Anybody know who darkblade is?

e: Actually I'm pretty much sure who it is now.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on September 21, 2015, 03:31:07 pm
I'd also be deeply grateful for volunteers to handle stupid tiny tasks for me. Believe it or not, most of the bottleneck here is cognitive: it's a nightmare keeping track of all the scripts, files, filters, actors, and errors required to fix everything.
If you can think of an automated script that could help keep track of something, I can probably write it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hellstryker on September 21, 2015, 05:16:26 pm
You know how to reach me if you need any help Seth, and you also know my voice is half decent if you need any small roles recast.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Darkblade on September 22, 2015, 01:54:12 am
If anyone can track down 'Darkblade' I really need to get in touch.

Reporting in General.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Azrael15 on September 22, 2015, 03:42:57 am
And I'm gonna live all the lines where Simms says 'VAW-soo-dons' and chalk it up to Martian accent.

TBQH, that sounds awesome.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 22, 2015, 06:32:52 am
If anyone can track down 'Darkblade' I really need to get in touch.

Reporting in General.

Oh ****, awesome! You recorded lines for the GTCv Arethusa, right? I'm missing two. Could you record:

Quote
File: bp211s059.ogg
 Touche, Captain Sorensen. Here's my proposal. We stand down, and you do the same. We both pool our resources, fix up this Vasudan hauler, and then we go our separate ways.

File: bp211s060.ogg
 The Vasudans continue to help us supply, and you gain favour with Khonsu in any future negotiations.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Darkblade on September 22, 2015, 07:21:39 am
I have to admit, I have no idea if I recorded GTCv Arethusa. Could you throw the previous voice overs to me? Send the link to me as a private message or drop 'em to me at mmajanoja (at) gmail.com . It might be a really long time when I recorded 'em since I don't have the original recordings in my archive.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Cyborg17 on September 22, 2015, 07:33:48 am
Any roles missing enough lines that you can use someone new?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 22, 2015, 12:35:14 pm
I have to admit, I have no idea if I recorded GTCv Arethusa. Could you throw the previous voice overs to me? Send the link to me as a private message or drop 'em to me at mmajanoja (at) gmail.com . It might be a really long time when I recorded 'em since I don't have the original recordings in my archive.

You're right, I'm wrong. Looks like the Arethusa was recorded by one Clive Scerri.

Anyone have any idea how to contact 'Clive Scerri', or what this person's username might be? We are missing two lines. (I found a possible candidate on LinkedIn, gonna hit him up).

Failing that, please feel free to take a crack at the Arethusa yourselves!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: QuakeIV on September 22, 2015, 03:29:55 pm
There are only two people with that name as far as I can see, and one of them appears to be a preteen.  I think you have the right one (preteen isnt on linkedin).
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 23, 2015, 10:49:02 am
We got the right Clive! Boy, the internet is scary sometimes.

Hilariously, I was only able to contact him because he'd sent me a friend request...on LinkedIn. So I had to reactivate my LinkedIn account after eight years of death!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 23, 2015, 12:07:38 pm
Getting pickups for a bunch of other missing lines too. I think we can pull this off. :pimp:

It's so good, you guys, I'm really happy.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: QuakeIV on September 23, 2015, 04:38:29 pm
Hell yeah.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: IcemanFreespace on September 23, 2015, 04:49:49 pm
Your enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring. :yes2:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Azrael15 on September 24, 2015, 03:18:55 am
Getting pickups for a bunch of other missing lines too. I think we can pull this off. :pimp:

It's so good, you guys, I'm really happy.

Hell yeah, buddy! Let's do it!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: camelpockets on September 24, 2015, 10:05:59 am
I need this soooooo baaaadddd right now  ;) ;)

Thanks for all the hard work that everyone here (and the others I'm unable to contact) have done to put this together. So damn pumped!!!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Lowane on September 24, 2015, 08:18:41 pm
I need this soooooo baaaadddd right now  ;) ;)

Thanks for all the hard work that everyone here (and the others I'm unable to contact) have done to put this together. So damn pumped!!!

Seconded.

Can't wait  :drevil:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on September 26, 2015, 05:23:28 am
Hi All,

I've been dark for a while due to real life in the way once again... but I should be finding some more free time very soon!

So Mr Battuta, sir! If you cannot find that Clive geezer... I will have a crack at that those lines! I will see about getting it done later on today (11:22am as I write this) and I will email them to you... IF you still need the lines done! Hell... I might just send them anyway just incase you prefer them!

Cheers,

Gee
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 26, 2015, 09:11:55 am
Received!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on September 27, 2015, 05:46:07 am
Excellent! :)

I hope they will suffice (certainly as fillers) until you find someone better (probably not too hard haha)!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 28, 2015, 12:19:55 pm
Got a Recamai in, got pickups from Laporte and Karen!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Meneldil on September 28, 2015, 12:41:52 pm
This project is really important to me and I want to finish the last push. I'm excited to show you the new Vishnan guns, the Dreamscape tutorials, and the other fun stuff. I don't think Atreus Command will make the cut :(
What was Atreus Command supposed to be? (Or is it better not to know if it's not making the cut :()

Good luck with the project, btw, very excited to see it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 28, 2015, 02:37:16 pm
Atreus Command was gonna be you would fly the Atreus.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Lepanto on September 28, 2015, 03:12:36 pm
If you will not make a mission where the player flies the Atreus, I will.

(Maybe. Someday. On top of a bunch of other projects. But still, this needs to exist.)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on September 28, 2015, 08:50:38 pm
If you will not make a mission where the player flies the Atreus, I will.

(Maybe. Someday. On top of a bunch of other projects. But still, this needs to exist.)

I double that, i would even help on the project. Capships for life.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Lepanto on September 28, 2015, 09:39:36 pm
Could you tell us why you dropped the Atreus mission, without spoilers of course?

Do you have half-completed mission files or table entries for it? ;7
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on September 28, 2015, 09:51:19 pm
When you're trying to get something out the door you have to triage features that'll take time to implement.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: procdrone on September 28, 2015, 10:15:06 pm
When you're trying to get something out the door you have to triage features that'll take time to implement.

Features. Thats the case. Very well, looking forward what you have there for us in stock, Battuta, the best FRED'er on Earth ;)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Meneldil on September 29, 2015, 02:34:32 pm
Atreus Command was gonna be you would fly the Atreus.
Hot damn! but i'm not qualified

Seriously though, that sounds like a very "extra" thing to have, so whenever or even if it's done is great.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Gee1337 on September 29, 2015, 02:40:01 pm
Got a Recamai in, got pickups from Laporte and Karen!

I know I submitted a Recemai a while back. I think I still have it. I could send it too you again if you like, so let me know if you want it!

If not... no worries! :)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: TechnoD11 on September 29, 2015, 09:40:33 pm
Me a minute ago:
"It's been a while, lets see what's happening in BP"

(http://www.picgifs.com/reaction-gifs/reaction-gifs/excited/excited044.gif)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 03, 2015, 12:03:02 pm
If you are a Tev and having a bad day you will like these noises (https://clyp.it/z5zus3mk)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: QuakeIV on October 05, 2015, 01:28:03 am
If you are a Tev and having a bad day you will like these noises (https://clyp.it/z5zus3mk)

ehehehehe
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 05, 2015, 09:53:30 pm
The whole mix is done. Voice acting is basically complete.

I would like to get a few more takes for Artemis Station, and we're missing one or two other lines (particularly from the Arethusa - might have to recast...) but it's effectively finished.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: TechnoD11 on October 05, 2015, 10:21:14 pm
The whole mix is done. Voice acting is basically complete.

I would like to get a few more takes for Artemis Station, and we're missing one or two other lines (particularly from the Arethusa - might have to recast...) but it's effectively finished.

 :jaw: :jaw: :jaw: :jaw:



Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 05, 2015, 10:35:59 pm
Can I get takes on

File: bp200s02.ogg
flight controller, tense but professional, overseeing an evacuation
"Acknowledged, Nelson. Civilian and personnel evac is fifty percent complete. If you can gain us twenty minutes or so, we'll be in the clear."

File: bp200s05.ogg

“We can't hold! The Atreus is breaking through!”
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 07, 2015, 12:32:22 am
Thanks to those of you who've submitted - I need more!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: JerichoDeath on October 07, 2015, 04:26:41 pm
Welp. I went ahead with my submission too.
Figured; why not, right?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 08, 2015, 07:12:49 pm
Urgently need reads on these four (or improv your own on the same theme):

"We can't hold, Artemis! Captain Mence, if we can't kill that ship we don't have a prayer!"

"The Cormorant's gone! We can't stop the Atreus! Captain Mence, we need orders!"

"The Atreus is bearing straight for you, Artemis! Captain Mence, if we can't kill that ship we lose Jupiter!"

"We can't stop the Atreus! Captain Mence, if we can't kill that ship we lose Jupiter!"
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: JerichoDeath on October 08, 2015, 07:43:59 pm
Urgently need reads on these four (or improv your own on the same theme):

"We can't hold, Artemis! Captain Mence, if we can't kill that ship we don't have a prayer!"

"The Cormorant's gone! We can't stop the Atreus! Captain Mence, we need orders!"

"The Atreus is bearing straight for you, Artemis! Captain Mence, if we can't kill that ship we lose Jupiter!"

"We can't stop the Atreus! Captain Mence, if we can't kill that ship we lose Jupiter!"

Do you have particular file names, or should we just pick something?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 08, 2015, 08:14:13 pm
They're all bp200s5.ogg
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: JerichoDeath on October 08, 2015, 10:37:11 pm
Not to be anal about it, but does that mean that we just pick which one of those that we think we can voice the best and send it in?
Or did you want multiple different versions?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 08, 2015, 11:08:19 pm
I got a good take for the role, don't worry about it.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 08, 2015, 11:55:18 pm
Down to ten action items before DC beta. Very close!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Cyborg17 on October 09, 2015, 06:05:05 pm
AH!!!!!!!!  :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 09, 2015, 11:13:19 pm
I want a detached, clinical, (female if possible) read on this, think Combine Overwatch

Quote
$Name: All Clear
$Message: XSTR("Exalt: local victory state achieved. Reward. Isolate. Recurse.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Wave Name: S_allclear.wav

$Name: Arrive Enemy
$Message: XSTR("Interrupt! Expand violence. Enhance appetite.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_arrival.wav

$Name: Attack Target
$Message: XSTR("Pathfinder. Pathfinder.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_attack.wav

$Name: Backup
$Message: XSTR("Affiliation interrupt. Exchange semiocidae.", -1)
;pronounce 'sem-ee-oh-kee-day'.
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_backup.wav

$Name: Beta Arrived
$Message: XSTR("Affiliation interrupt. Mist hierarchy: linear two.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_beta.wav

$Name: Check 6
$Message: XSTR("Kill behavior. Feed agility. Path for counterviolence.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_Check6.wav

$Name: Death
$Message: XSTR("Capturing failure state.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_Death.wav

$Name: Delta Arrived
$Message: XSTR("Affiliation interrupt. Mist hierarchy: linear four.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_Delta.wav

$Name: Depart
$Message: XSTR("Sever. Decouple. Delay. Longcast consequentia.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_depart.wav

$Name: Disable Target
$Message: XSTR("Degrade dynamica. Simplify input spectra.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_Disable.wav

$Name: Disarm Target
$Message: XSTR("Degrade eradicata. Simplify input spectra.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_Disarm.wav

$Name: Engage
$Message: XSTR("Expand violence. Generalize appetite.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_engage.wav

$Name: Epsilon Arrived
$Message: XSTR("Affiliation interrupt. Mist hierarchy: linear five.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_epsilon.wav

$Name: Gamma Arrived
$Message: XSTR("Hierarchy three. Punishing incipient symbol room.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_gamma.wav

$Name: Help
$Message: XSTR("Solutions maladaptive. Exalt affiliation. Exalt affiliation.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_help.wav

$Name: Ignore Target
$Message: XSTR("Punish attendance behavior. Generate aversion.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_ignore.wav

$Name: No
$Message: XSTR("Pathfind failed. Recursing.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_no.wav

$Name: No Target
$Message: XSTR("Goal not within appetite.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_notarget.wav

$Name: Oops 1
$Message: XSTR("Feeding defensive extinction response.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_oops1.wav

$Name: Player Dead
$Message: XSTR("Capturing failure state.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_p_dead.wav

$Name: Praise
$Message: XSTR("Exalt. Exalt. Promote mimicry in affilia.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_praise.wav

$Name: Rearm
$Message: XSTR("Obtain eradicata contingents.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_rearm.wav

$Name: Repair
$Message: XSTR("Obtain dynamica contingents.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_repair.wav

$Name: Stray
$Message: XSTR("Punish dislocation. Feed affiliation.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_Stray.wav

$Name: Traitor
$Message: XSTR("Enacting defensive extinction response.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_Traitor.wav

$Name: yes
$Message: XSTR("Pathfind complete. Violencing.", -1)
+Persona: Wingman 1
+Avi Name: Head-TP1
+Wave Name: S_yes.wav
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Trivial Psychic on October 10, 2015, 06:02:34 pm
Is that Shivan fighter dialogue?  :wtf:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Riverstyx on October 11, 2015, 03:05:22 am
Is that Shivan fighter dialogue?  :wtf:

Sure sounds like it, judging by the
Spoiler:
messages from them in Universal Truth.
  Now I'm even more excited to see Act 4.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 12, 2015, 11:30:06 pm
Spent all day yesterday and today trying to make Universal Truth 1 fun and balanced again since the new Erebus is a ****ing killing machine. Still haven't quite cracked it. On book tour for a week - see you all afterwards!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Azrael15 on October 13, 2015, 01:59:23 am
So at least a week until we see release?  :shaking:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 13, 2015, 06:42:29 am
More - we'll need time for beta. Sorry!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Luis Dias on October 13, 2015, 07:03:01 am
Take your time, it is looking great :yes:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Azrael15 on October 13, 2015, 07:15:02 am
More - we'll need time for beta. Sorry!

I was dreaming big! The stream is looking incredible, by the way - happy to wait now that the end is in sight.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on October 19, 2015, 07:37:11 pm
I'm back from tour and back on the case.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 01, 2015, 07:13:23 pm
Hoping for a Tuesday release, bugs permitting.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Thisisaverylongusername on November 01, 2015, 07:56:29 pm
I don't know about everybody else, but I'm certainly hyped!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: TechnoD11 on November 01, 2015, 08:50:58 pm
Hoping for a Tuesday release, bugs permitting.

To think that after all this waiting and anticipation I'm going to have to hold off on playing until after SAT testing on Saturday.
 :ick:
 
Also, will the voice acting release also include asset updates, like the erebus and new titan? Or is it just a voice pack for the current campaign?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 01, 2015, 09:06:39 pm
It's a lot more than a voice pack.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on November 01, 2015, 10:34:37 pm
Based on previous comments (plus The E's streams of the beta version) it includes not only new assets, but also weapon rebalancing and tweaks going all the way back to AoA, as well as new features, including tutorial sections in Act 3's dreamscape to help prepare new players for the unfamiliar gameplay mechanics of those missions.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 01, 2015, 10:49:57 pm
We've added content, rebalanced missions from the start of AoA to the end of WiH Act 3, added new ships, remodeled old ships, remixed music, rebalanced FS2 guns, redesigned the BP2 weapons suite, tweaked everything, hidden a bunch of new features in AoA, rewritten a lot of Act 3, redesigned Act 1+2 missions, fixed bugs, it's really a hell of a thing.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Snarks on November 02, 2015, 03:33:42 am
Just when I thought 2015 couldn't throw more amazing games for me to play, the Blue Planet folks just had to add another gem to the pile. Blue Planet ranks up there with the likes of triple A releases like the Witcher 3 or Phantom Pain.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Rheavatarin on November 02, 2015, 08:33:47 am
I guess this means I'm going to have to take a break from planning my Duna mission in KSP. BP is way more important!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: rance on November 02, 2015, 09:05:58 am
But I just finished my AoA run! You're saying I'll have to play it all again?! THE HORROR :P
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: ChaosUnlimited on November 02, 2015, 09:08:33 pm
for the people using the PBR builds of the engine are the new models/textures worked to take advantage of this (probably not but i'm really hopeing so)
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Aesaar on November 02, 2015, 10:18:55 pm
No, and they won't be until we have a separate texture slot for baked Ambient Occlusion.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 03, 2015, 10:53:40 am
(http://blueplanet.hard-light.net/bpheader.jpg)

B L U E  P L A N E T

From our odyssey into Hell, we have returned with a gift: the Ancient technology to build a portal between Delta Serpentis and Sol.

To restore the link to our blue planet.

To return home after all these years.



Today. Barring disasters.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Makhpella on November 03, 2015, 11:04:49 am
Err, 2 questions, if I may. Has 'The Blade Itself' been voiced? If not, will it be?
Also, will this include Lepanto's Atreus mission or will it be realased as part of his Battle Captains series?
*hyping intensifies*
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 03, 2015, 11:19:37 am
TBI has been voiced.

Battle Captains/Atreus will be out as soon as it's done. We're not there yet, unfortunately.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 03, 2015, 12:11:03 pm
Count off, everyone. Who's a go!

Man who shouts JACKKNIFE?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Hades on November 03, 2015, 12:12:24 pm
Operation JACKKNIFE is a go!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 03, 2015, 12:13:11 pm
Seraphim Infestation Control?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: FrikgFeek on November 03, 2015, 12:14:37 pm
BOGALOO is a GO!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 03, 2015, 12:15:07 pm
German Efficiency Vowel?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: The E on November 03, 2015, 12:16:47 pm
Go.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 03, 2015, 12:17:09 pm
Word Extrusion Nozzle?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 03, 2015, 12:17:21 pm
:words:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: General Battuta on November 03, 2015, 12:17:36 pm
#bp krew?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: LapsedPacifist on November 03, 2015, 12:18:19 pm
Reporting in  :D
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Phantom Hoover on November 03, 2015, 12:18:35 pm
the **** is going on
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: Caiaphas on November 03, 2015, 12:27:23 pm
Primary and secondary drives charged.  Vectors pre-calculated.  We are ready, command.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting Death March
Post by: TechnoD11 on November 03, 2015, 04:01:55 pm
 :jaw: :jaw: :jaw: :jaw: :jaw: :jaw: :jaw: :jaw: :jaw:
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting — VICTORY IS LIFE!
Post by: redsniper on November 03, 2015, 06:02:45 pm
I thought... no one would survive. But here we are...
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting — VICTORY IS LIFE!
Post by: Phantom Hoover on November 03, 2015, 06:11:27 pm
i for one am immensely anticipating my breakout role in the world of voice acting
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting — VICTORY IS LIFE!
Post by: Leeko on November 04, 2015, 11:18:30 pm
holy ****
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting — VICTORY IS LIFE!
Post by: Colonol Dekker on November 05, 2015, 12:52:13 am
I'm proud of you all.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting — VICTORY IS LIFE!
Post by: Rhymes on November 05, 2015, 03:07:22 am
*salutes*

Congratulations, ladies and gentlemen.
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting — VICTORY IS LIFE!
Post by: Celendil on November 06, 2015, 03:25:30 am
Just incase it needed to be said again: You guys are all ****ing amazing, and I am SO glad I checked back in this week!
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting — VICTORY IS LIFE!
Post by: Nagrach on November 07, 2015, 10:47:08 am
The Cast I've heard so fare is really really good for an Hobby Project.

But... who the hell speaks Simms? You couldn't find a better voice actor for her! She sounds almost... sexy.. Oh uh  :warp:

Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting — VICTORY IS LIFE!
Post by: JerichoDeath on November 07, 2015, 11:12:20 am
Simms is amazing. Although, the briefings are a bit fast, at times.
Was there a limit on time?
Title: Re: War in Heaven Voice Acting — VICTORY IS LIFE!
Post by: Rhys on November 07, 2015, 07:55:22 pm
I love Sergei Gwilym's voice