So I wanna do a LP of Deus Ex

Aerozord · 09-16-2011, 07:38 PM

and want some thoughts, opinions, suggestions on the matter.

For one I am gonna do a video LP, cause its easier for me. I'm actually rather gabby when I play games and I just find video easier. Thinking of doing it as an inner monologue kind of thing rather then the usual narrative. Just wish I knew of a way to modify the audio to get that echo effect you often get when a character is thinking.

Now what I'm asking is, one, do you think the above is a good idea. Two, how should I focus my character? This is meant to be a blind run, ie my first playthrough, though I did try it for a few hours and learned one important thing, I suck at the combat. Not sure why, just do. I was stealthing and using take downs mostly because I found it easier then fighting. So just giving fair warning, willing to do any type of playthrough. suggestions?

Marc v4.0 · 09-16-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Aerozord

Thinking of doing it as an inner monologue kind of thing rather then the usual narrative.

We'll have the wake for your voice tomorrow, just to get it out of the way now

Sounds like a good idea, could be fun

Aerozord · 09-16-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc v1.0

We'll have the wake for your voice tomorrow, just to get it out of the way now

I suspect I will look like an idiot for asking, but can you explain this? I dont follow at all

Krylo · 09-16-2011, 08:50 PM

Trying to emulate Jensen's voice for the 'internal monologue' would be deadly to most voices.

Marc v4.0 · 09-16-2011, 09:11 PM

I didn't ask for this

Kerensky287 · 09-16-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Aerozord

I suspect I will look like an idiot for asking, but can you explain this? I dont follow at all

Not sure if you're confused by this or this.

Krylo · 09-16-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc v1.0

I didn't ask for this

What a shame.

Aerozord · 09-17-2011, 12:41 AM

did a sound test, and it seems EVERYTHING is too quiet. yea not just the mic this time. I am going to try boosting the game and PC master volume in hopes this helps.

As for the voice, well I plan on trying to mimic it. I could probably get close, but yea, might not be able to maintain it. So I was thinking of alternatives. I could just go with "its his inner voice so it sounds different" but I had another potential idea. Turns out Adam has multiple personality disorder and all the "options" are really the inner personalities arguing over what specifically to do. Thus I can use a variety of voices. Also explain sudden and wild shifts in personality

Marc v4.0 · 09-17-2011, 03:31 AM

I can't really call bs on the differing inner voice thing since my mental voice is a brit so what the hell go for it

A Zarkin' Frood · 09-17-2011, 04:46 AM

I suggest you pre-record the video in this case. And record your commentary/inner monologue afterwards. That would give you some time to think of good stuff to say instead of going "oooh shiny, a quest marker" all the time. Though, if you'd manage to pull THAT off as a running gag you'd have earned my respect.

On another Note: Using an echo effect just because it's an inner monologue probably isn't a good idea, especially if you do it all the time. Sometimes it's too hard to understand. If you still wanna, though: REAPER is a mixing program. It's not freeware, but it's an unlimited, fully functional, trial and it has a nice effect library you could use

Also: This thingy isn't an LP but does the in-character monologue for Half Life.

09-16-2011, 07:38 PM	#1
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	So I wanna do a LP of Deus Ex and want some thoughts, opinions, suggestions on the matter. For one I am gonna do a video LP, cause its easier for me. I'm actually rather gabby when I play games and I just find video easier. Thinking of doing it as an inner monologue kind of thing rather then the usual narrative. Just wish I knew of a way to modify the audio to get that echo effect you often get when a character is thinking. Now what I'm asking is, one, do you think the above is a good idea. Two, how should I focus my character? This is meant to be a blind run, ie my first playthrough, though I did try it for a few hours and learned one important thing, I suck at the combat. Not sure why, just do. I was stealthing and using take downs mostly because I found it easier then fighting. So just giving fair warning, willing to do any type of playthrough. suggestions? __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

09-16-2011, 08:50 PM	#4
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	Trying to emulate Jensen's voice for the 'internal monologue' would be deadly to most voices. __________________ I am very tired.

09-16-2011, 09:11 PM	#5
Marc v4.0 Fight Me, Nerds Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,470	I didn't ask for this __________________

09-17-2011, 12:41 AM	#8
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	did a sound test, and it seems EVERYTHING is too quiet. yea not just the mic this time. I am going to try boosting the game and PC master volume in hopes this helps. As for the voice, well I plan on trying to mimic it. I could probably get close, but yea, might not be able to maintain it. So I was thinking of alternatives. I could just go with "its his inner voice so it sounds different" but I had another potential idea. Turns out Adam has multiple personality disorder and all the "options" are really the inner personalities arguing over what specifically to do. Thus I can use a variety of voices. Also explain sudden and wild shifts in personality __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

09-17-2011, 03:31 AM	#9
Marc v4.0 Fight Me, Nerds Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,470	I can't really call bs on the differing inner voice thing since my mental voice is a brit so what the hell go for it __________________

09-17-2011, 04:46 AM	#10
A Zarkin' Frood formerly known as Prince. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Right here, with you >:) Posts: 2,396	I suggest you pre-record the video in this case. And record your commentary/inner monologue afterwards. That would give you some time to think of good stuff to say instead of going "oooh shiny, a quest marker" all the time. Though, if you'd manage to pull THAT off as a running gag you'd have earned my respect. On another Note: Using an echo effect just because it's an inner monologue probably isn't a good idea, especially if you do it all the time. Sometimes it's too hard to understand. If you still wanna, though: REAPER is a mixing program. It's not freeware, but it's an unlimited, fully functional, trial and it has a nice effect library you could use Also: This thingy isn't an LP but does the in-character monologue for Half Life. __________________ >:( C-: