Sabretooth Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 PC voice acting is something like a lightsaber. It can go right and it can go wrong. Deus Ex, for example went right. JC's monotone voice fit the game and theme perfectly well. Also, the dialogue in DX was something like, half the dialogue in KotOR. PC Voice Acting works to give a movie-like feel. The reason KotOR doesn't have it is, that it is not supposed to resemble a movie. It gives complete control into the player's hands. In Deus Ex, JC handled most lines on his own, while in KotOR, the PC had to pick each and every line. My Vote: No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I guess my issue with it is that it would define my character in a way that I might not like, and that I would rather it be left to my imagination and own character concept. But if they were going to do it, I'd like to see something like Baldur's Gate 2 were you could select a "sound set" that had phrases in a variety of different voices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MdKnightR Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I guess my issue with it is that it would define my character in a way that I might not like, and that I would rather it be left to my imagination and own character concept. But if they were going to do it, I'd like to see something like Baldur's Gate 2 were you could select a "sound set" that had phrases in a variety of different voices. That would be cool! BTW, I have never played any of the Baldur's titles, are they worth getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir-Vlada Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 PC voice acting is something like a lightsaber. It can go right and it can go wrong. Deus Ex, for example went right. JC's monotone voice fit the game and theme perfectly well. Also, the dialogue in DX was something like, half the dialogue in KotOR. PC Voice Acting works to give a movie-like feel. The reason KotOR doesn't have it is, that it is not supposed to resemble a movie. It gives complete control into the player's hands. In Deus Ex, JC handled most lines on his own, while in KotOR, the PC had to pick each and every line. Well I know that KOTOR is too much to be supported for a dialogue, but still it would be nice to see the main character talk. P.S. There is a flim based on Deus Ex already planned. Didn't surprise me, since the game rocks, the story line is original and JC is a great character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai DD Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Yeah, Deus EX rocks!!! And the Baldur's Gate system would be cool for KOTOR III. I support voice acting, but it can go real wrong too. So, it should have the option for deactivating voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 That would be cool! BTW, I have never played any of the Baldur's titles, are they worth getting?Absolutely. But keep in mind that they are a little old now. Fun as hell, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster12 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Exactly what some on here has said. Just the "Got it", "Done", "I think I've been poisened", "Damn!" voices. That is all they really need, and I would rather that is as far as they go on it. Leaves time for more important stuff. That's what i'd like too. As always RobQel-Droma speaks for those who enjoyed KOTOR 1. This I want and hope to get or I will have to lay traps for the devs and tell them to put it in. Maybe use agressive negotiations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engma48 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 i say no the the pc having a voice, but one think i would like to have is if you get to a point in the game where you are not sure what you should do, then you can consult your party members and then will say "well maybe we should ask around this place or that place". i think that would be a kool little add on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny C Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I say no because voice acting give your PC a sense of character seperated from the player, making the game more like a movie about some other hero than the RPG idea that the player IS the hero, decreasing the game's immersiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir-Vlada Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I say no because voice acting give your PC a sense of character seperated from the player, making the game more like a movie about some other hero than the RPG idea that the player IS the hero, Well you see, KOTOR is a very much plot based game, that has continuations of the story. And instead of starting a new one TSL continued the story of the previous one. So KOTOR isn't a standard RPG. decreasing the game's immersiveness. If you ask me... I think that it would increase it. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 If you ask me... I think that it would increase it. But that's just me. Vlad is right, that would increase the immersiveness of the game, I don't see how it could be decreased with PC Voice, but that's why I'm opposing it. A lot of RPG games don't give voice-freedom to the PC, to let the player imagine concepts on the PC himself. That way, he can have his own reasons for pursuing the quest. KotOR goes a step further by letting you choose each and every dialogue you make, and hey, if you know what you are going to say, why would you want to hear it from a different voice? Voice acting should only be used if your character is going to have things to say on his own, which I'm sure he won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny C Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 It would decrease it because it detracts from the sense that you are the main character. If some guy's talking then you're not playing as your version of the main character, ur playing as that guy. I prefer the idea that my character is who I want them to be, not a prewritten character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SITHSLAYER133 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 well maybe a few grunts from taking hits or being poisend but not anymore than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir-Vlada Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I prefer the idea that my character is who I want them to be, not a prewritten character. How does having a voice, make the main character a pre-written one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallucination Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 D333 said what I going to say. +10 cool points to D333 @Everyone who wants the ability to deactivation voices so everyone is happy: No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilwugoalie Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I say just leave the PC alone. If the character was a pre existing character that actually had a voice... then I would be all for it. But the PC doesnt, once we are in controll, he is an extension of us. So just leave the PC as it is... No Voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleDog Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I loved the PC voice in K1, I don't think it should be choosable, except maybe for accent. I don't want an American accent because the Brit is the darksider. So yes, just like K1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YertyL Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I think I prefer leaving "your own"/the PC's voice to one's own imagination and preferences instead of determining it from the game maker's side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rediy Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 If you want voice-overs for the PC character, read the text outloud as you choose it. Bam, instant, realistic voice acting. Disk space, cost, having to repeat everything I say... OYE! I voted, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilwugoalie Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I loved the PC voice in K1, I don't think it should be choosable, except maybe for accent. I don't want an American accent because the Brit is the darksider. So yes, just like K1. the character we play with has never had a voice, KoTOR I & II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster12 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Actually in KOTOR 1 you heard "No problem," "Didn't work," "Damn," "Done," "Mine laid and ready," I could go on. My thing is is that TSL, the PC didn't say anything when you switched characters. What I say is put the original voice files from KOTOR 1 into KOTOR 3, I want to hear something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilwugoalie Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Actually in KOTOR 1 you heard "No problem," "Didn't work," "Damn," "Done," "Mine laid and ready," I could go on. My thing is is that TSL, the PC didn't say anything when you switched characters. What I say is put the original voice files from KOTOR 1 into KOTOR 3, I want to hear something! good catch. for me though, those statements were so comonly repeated and part of the basic gameplay, that I found them unimportant (thats why I forgot about them). but what I have been taking from this thread is people wanting there PC to have dialog, not just oneliners after doing a task..... they had that in TSL.. and as for this i mean when you approached them, they would have a response. dont see a need for anything more.... developers probably saw the same thing... thats y all the small comments were taken out and not putt into TSL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilwugoalie Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I loved the PC voice in K1, I don't think it should be choosable, except maybe for accent. I don't want an American accent because the Brit is the darksider. So yes, just like K1. After the way our Obi Wan from episodes 4,5, & 6 turned into an A*$hole about his fame from the Star Wars movies ( didnt like the fat that he was more famous for them than his other stage and film ventures) i'm kinda against the British, English accents for Jedi or Sith... But I guess I could handle the accent if it was standing at the business end of my light saber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster12 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Then let me ask you this, why do they all speak with British accents when they're from outer space and there's no Britain? *Flees before my head pops off* I just would like to hear the PC say something, I found it neat to hear. An accent would be good but even Han Solo had an American accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamps Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 No way! Voice acting would take away from the character. When I imagine the voice of the character I'm using, he sounds like me. I usually try to pick the character that looks like me the most (except in KOTOR2 I used the red-headed guy, who looks nothing like me), so he should sound like me too. The little "gah, im poisoned!" or "didn't work." things are alright with me, but full voiceovers for the PC would not only make the game pointlessly longer, but also take us so much space on PC user's harddrives due to all of the dialogue options. Not to mention we could possibly get the most annoying people to do the PC's voice.... But, if they were to include PC voiceovers, I would hope there would be a selection of which voice you have (by listening to samples.), or just choosing "No voice". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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