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Title: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: CommanderDJ on September 06, 2010, 05:44:13 am
I don't know if I'm breaking some sort of forum rule here (I don't think I am, but I might be... I didn't read the fine print), but I thought I'd make a fan thread for Mina Taylor. Seeing as hers is one of the best, most convincing, voices I've EVER heard, in ANY game. A character I fell in love with immediately. So yeah, post all your comments (preferably positive ones) about Taylor here!

Disclaimer: I haven't played WiH (and I don't think I will until the VA is out for it), so I don't know if she's in it, but I do hope we get to see/hear her again!
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: General Battuta on September 06, 2010, 08:04:05 am
Definitely not breaking any rules.

I'll point her at the thread.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Darius on September 06, 2010, 08:48:13 am
Her "Hello Commander" is so dreamy :D
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: CommanderDJ on September 06, 2010, 10:26:12 pm
I'll point her at the thread.

OMG, would you actually do that? Coz that would be awesome.

Her "Hello Commander" is so dreamy :D
Agreeance to the extreme.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Kolgena on September 06, 2010, 10:44:26 pm
Who is this and who did she voice?
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: CommanderDJ on September 06, 2010, 10:53:40 pm
Mina Taylor is the name of the character, not the voice actress. She was Alpha 3 in Blue Planet: AoA. She was voiced by Kathleen Conahan.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Kolgena on September 06, 2010, 11:17:16 pm
Clearly I need to go back and play AoA...
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Shivan Hunter on September 07, 2010, 04:01:10 am
I loved her moment as The Woobie during the first Earth mission. (Of course, I like Woobies in general so... >.>)

The voice actors (and dialogue writers) did an excellent job with both Corey and Taylor. Felt like I was actually flying in a wing with some people I'd really like to hang out with. Kudos. :)
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: CommanderDJ on September 07, 2010, 04:12:00 am
I think I understand your general meaning, but what's a Woobie? Rofl.

And can someone tell me whether she's in WiH/ whether she's planned to be in other BP campaigns?
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Shivan Hunter on September 07, 2010, 09:08:31 am
The Woobie (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheWoobie) is a character who elicits sympathy from the audience by suffering. The TVTropes page explains in more detail.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Magpi on September 07, 2010, 12:45:17 pm
Kathleen here, I just got linked to this thread and now I'm blushing like a freakin schoolgirl. I'd never done any voice acting before AoA, so all this praise is kind of overwhelming... Thank you, seriously, I'm glad you think I added something good to the project. I had a lot of fun voicing Mina, especially the in-mission blurbs because I got to make those up  :D Playing the game is pretty weird though, especially when I accidentally shoot Mina and she yells at me...

Thanks again, this means a lot to me.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: -Sara- on September 07, 2010, 03:22:39 pm
Kathleen here, I just got linked to this thread and now I'm blushing like a freakin schoolgirl. I'd never done any voice acting before AoA, so all this praise is kind of overwhelming... Thank you, seriously, I'm glad you think I added something good to the project. I had a lot of fun voicing Mina, especially the in-mission blurbs because I got to make those up  :D Playing the game is pretty weird though, especially when I accidentally shoot Mina and she yells at me...

Thanks again, this means a lot to me.


I can tell you had a lot of fun voicing Mina. It seems you really managed to get into the character her to make her very convincing with your own interpretation.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Scriptura on September 07, 2010, 03:28:17 pm
I too loved the VA from both Corey and Taylor. I also figured out that because they are integral to the story, they are immortal. Always love immortal teammates in games  :D
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: -Sara- on September 07, 2010, 03:38:12 pm
Corey's voice actor sounds just like Dominic Keating (Malcolm Reed, Star Trek: Enterprise).
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Scriptura on September 07, 2010, 03:44:31 pm
Corey's voice actor sounds just like Dominic Keating (Malcolm Reed, Star Trek: Enterprise).

 :jaw: YOU'RE RIGHT! I knew I recognized the voice from somewhere. That makes x3 more awesome.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: CommanderDJ on September 07, 2010, 08:54:20 pm
Kathleen here, I just got linked to this thread and now I'm blushing like a freakin schoolgirl. I'd never done any voice acting before AoA, so all this praise is kind of overwhelming... Thank you, seriously, I'm glad you think I added something good to the project. I had a lot of fun voicing Mina, especially the in-mission blurbs because I got to make those up  :D Playing the game is pretty weird though, especially when I accidentally shoot Mina and she yells at me...

Thanks again, this means a lot to me.


No, it is we who should be thanking you! As I mentioned somewhere in another thread, I wouldn't have liked the campaign half as much if it wasn't for the voice acting (yours particularly). So yeah, once again, brilliant job!

And yes, it would feel weird to have yourself shouting at you... lol!

Oh, and since that was your first post here:
:welcome:

Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Shivan Hunter on September 08, 2010, 02:51:54 am
especially the in-mission blurbs because I got to make those up :D

Wait, so you came up with "Me and this Shivan need to start seeing other people"? That line has made me lol during more losing battles than I can count.
/me bows down to your awesomeness
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 08, 2010, 03:35:23 am
Did you keep any out-takes?
 
I live for out-takes.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: T-LoW on September 08, 2010, 03:48:04 am
Outtakes rock :D

I thought, your VO was great, too :nod:
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Magpi on September 08, 2010, 04:36:21 pm
I kept alternates to a couple things, but most of the time when I didn't submit a recording it's because it SUCKED. I had more than a few "THIS is what I sound like when I'm agitated?! Why didn't anyone tell me?"
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Qent on September 08, 2010, 08:18:23 pm
Taylor's voice acting was definitely one of the best parts of the campaign. Thank you so much! :D
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: CommanderDJ on September 09, 2010, 04:01:57 am
Kathleen, are there any plans for Mina to reappear in future BP campaigns? Please say yes. :D
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: The E on September 09, 2010, 04:40:33 am
She's not a member of the team. As such, her knowledge of such things is limited.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: carbine7 on September 09, 2010, 05:26:01 am
Corey's voice actor sounds just like Dominic Keating (Malcolm Reed, Star Trek: Enterprise).
Thank you! I knew Corey sounded like someone I had heard before, I just couldn't quite place it. No wonder I always liked Corey's acting, I always liked Malcolm.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: CommanderDJ on September 09, 2010, 07:21:14 am
She's not a member of the team. As such, her knowledge of such things is limited.

Just asking if she'd heard of anything. In that case, can I redirect that question to a member of the team? Or is that classified? :D
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: QuantumDelta on September 09, 2010, 07:29:30 am
Classified!

And yes, "Me and this shivan need to start seeing other people" is possibly the most epic line in a computer game, ever.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: CommanderDJ on September 09, 2010, 07:36:52 am
Sadface. But yes, I agree about the line.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: Magpi on September 10, 2010, 12:35:46 am
I would love to do more voice acting, but like The E said, I'm not involved in that way. If the opportunity to voice something in WiH arises, I will jump on it, make no mistake. I will jump on it so hard it'll leave a crater.

That was probably my favorite line too :D
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: The E on September 10, 2010, 04:46:03 am
Well, there are a few major roles that we can send your way. Once we've finished the script for them, that is.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: CommanderDJ on September 10, 2010, 05:01:02 am
I gather from that that Mina isn't scheduled to appear anytime soon, otherwise you'd be saving Kathleen's voice for her. But oh well. All good things must end someday. But it would be good to hear your voice again, in any role, Kathleen. You've got talent. Keep it up!  :yes: :D
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: The E on September 10, 2010, 05:05:24 am
We're not saying Taylor, or Corey, or any of the others, won't make another appearance.
However, as you know, those characters didn't make an appearance in R1, as such, they don't have any lines.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: General Battuta on September 10, 2010, 07:46:08 am
I gather from that that Mina isn't scheduled to appear anytime soon, otherwise you'd be saving Kathleen's voice for her. But oh well. All good things must end someday. But it would be good to hear your voice again, in any role, Kathleen. You've got talent. Keep it up!  :yes: :D

If Taylor reappears there's no question; we'd have Kathleen voice her.
Title: Re: The Mina Taylor Fan Thread
Post by: CommanderDJ on September 10, 2010, 08:00:16 am
I shall live in hope.   :)







Damn it, now I want to go and play BP instead of FREDding my missions.