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[The Unstoppable Puggernaut]

I was just thinking about the sound effects in this game. I really feel they need a revamp.

I'll take the IS weapons for example...

The UAC5 sounds like it's saying "Jam" everytime you fire it... then it jams
The AC10 sounds pathetic. It's not really a bad weapon but the sound comparing to the AC20 the sound differences are ridiculous.
AC20... sweet

Small lasers from both sides. This needs changing, it sounds like it's robots tickling other robots.

I can go on and on but I won't.

The other thing that bugs me, I cannot seem to find a way of getting real 5.1 working. Has anyone managed this?

If it's not supported, this is way overdue (and 7.1 support). I remember playing battlefield in true 5.1 and it was too good (on headphones and speakers).

[Tristan Winter]

I agree completely.

To me, personally, the worst offenders are:

• AC2 sound. Used to be so awesome. Now it sounds like someone banging an empty metal drum with a stick.
  
• PPC sound. Sounds like someone smashing a window with a cabinet of porcelain. The recharge sound is cool though.
  
• Clan streaks. I don't even know what that sounds like. It's terrible.
  
• MGs. They actually sound like MGs, but just not very impressive ones. Certianly don't sound like 500 kg machine guns.

In my opinion, some of the laser sounds are better now than they were before. But I preferred most of the old sounds for ballistics, ppcs and missiles.

[RestosIII]

Unless PGI's sound design somehow gets REALLY good, I'm sticking with this.



Nostalgia fuels me.

[Bombast]

RestosIII, on 10 November 2016 - 01:28 AM, said:

Unless PGI's sound design somehow gets REALLY good, I'm sticking with this.

Spoiler

Nostalgia fuels me.

[Kasumi Sumika]

I always use Mechwarrior 2 sounds mods by Shivaxi. Because it sounds much better, Betty voices is more awesome and also there's musics. Because MW:O weapon sounds are weird, like autocannon sounds like someone dropped their bucket and it feels bland without music.

[Vellron2005]

I would very much like it if they introduced some new soundtrack to the game.. the home tab music is getting kinda stale..

The sound effects are fine, I would not change them.

Just add some music..

[AnTi90d]

Best laser / missile sound mod:


https://youtu.be/iTgg_XqYD9g?t=3m27s



I wish we had a larger sound-mod community.

I'd like a full weapon-conversion sound mod that has better SFX. I don't really like the MW2/3 sounds any more than MWO's.

There are plenty of games with decent weapon sounds.. it would just take someone to browse tons of modern shooters and be motivated to collate samples and pak them up.

[Unnatural Growth]

Just so you all realize, sound mods are illegal according to the CoC's, and can get you banned. It's come up before (subject of sound mods), and Dev's have confirmed it is considered an illegal game file mod.

Do so at your own peril.

[Juodas Varnas]

Yeaaah, the sound design in the game is... weak.
Especially on the IS side.

[NoiseCrypt]

RestosIII, on 10 November 2016 - 01:28 AM, said:

Unless PGI's sound design somehow gets REALLY good, I'm sticking with this.



Nostalgia fuels me.

A bit to much Star Wars for me

But a sound overhaul would be much appreciated.

Edited by NoiseCrypt, 10 November 2016 - 04:20 AM.

[Red Shrike]

RestosIII, on 10 November 2016 - 01:28 AM, said:

Unless PGI's sound design somehow gets REALLY good, I'm sticking with this.



Nostalgia fuels me.

What about a MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries one?

Always liked that Gauss "Tjoof!".

Edit:

Edited by Red Shrike, 10 November 2016 - 05:03 AM.

[El Bandito]

OldOrgandonor, on 10 November 2016 - 04:09 AM, said:

Just so you all realize, sound mods are illegal according to the CoC's, and can get you banned. It's come up before (subject of sound mods), and Dev's have confirmed it is considered an illegal game file mod.

Do so at your own peril.

I thought the devs had said sound mods are ok.

Edited by El Bandito, 10 November 2016 - 05:13 AM.

[The Unstoppable Puggernaut]

Glad's someones cleared up whether we're allowed to modify the sounds, I am going to give the MW2 sound replacement out tonight. I am not impressed with the current sound effects and at least I can capture some nostalgia

Anyone know anything about getting true 5.1 / 7.1 working ?

[DAYLEET]

I am the only one who have AC sound super loud when spectating someone else? I always have to lower the volume when spectating daka.

[Johnny Z]

Yep the entire sound end of the game needs work. Some are great, some are bad like inner sphere ac and laser fx or lacking like music variety.

Edited by Johnny Z, 10 November 2016 - 07:47 AM.

[Tordin]

I guess lasers dont realistically make much sound at all. But some of the MWO laser sounds, sounds kinda odd, like synthezised guitar strings.
And overall, the ballistics need more OMMPH!, i love the ac 20 sounds and the clan mg sounds. Now regarding the machine guns they need to be more useful to fit an improved sound set.
And yeah MWO needs more music! For example the themes from the early promotionals being optional to play under the game.

BTW any full MW 4 soundmods out there?

Edited by Tordin, 10 November 2016 - 07:50 AM.

[Johnny Z]

Tordin, on 10 November 2016 - 07:47 AM, said:

I guess lasers dont realistically make much sound at all. But some of the MWO laser sounds, sounds kinda odd, like synthezised guitar strings.
And overall, the ballistics need more OMMPH!, i love the ac 20 sounds and the clan mg sounds. Now regarding the machine guns they need to be more useful to fit an improved sound set.
And yeah MWO needs more music! For example the themes from the early promotionals being optional to play under the game.

The super heated air would make a sound. The release of that much energy would also, even if inside the mech itself.

Edited by Johnny Z, 10 November 2016 - 07:50 AM.

[GreenHell]

Kasumi Sumika, on 10 November 2016 - 02:03 AM, said:

I always use Mechwarrior 2 sounds mods by Shivaxi. Because it sounds much better, Betty voices is more awesome and also there's musics. Because MW:O weapon sounds are weird, like autocannon sounds like someone dropped their bucket and it feels bland without music.

I love MW2, but that game is in mono man... Everything sounds like it's all happening inside the cockpit because there's no direction to it. I at least need stereo sounds... (but I would totally use a stereo version of MW2 sounds )

-Edit-
Found this from 2014. Lasers are pretty much silent...

Edited by GreenHell, 10 November 2016 - 08:13 AM.

[a gaijin]

Kasumi Sumika, on 10 November 2016 - 02:03 AM, said:

I always use Mechwarrior 2 sounds mods by Shivaxi. Because it sounds much better, Betty voices is more awesome and also there's musics. Because MW:O weapon sounds are weird, like autocannon sounds like someone dropped their bucket and it feels bland without music.

OMFG I am shocked it is the very first time I have read/heard of this!

MW2's Betty messages and warnings are FAR SUPERIOR to MWO's. You don't even need to glance at your mech status diagram because it tells you "critical hit, left torse," "weapon destroyed," etc.
And the missile lock warning has the serious "I'm not shɨtting you TAKE COVER NOW" warning buzzer.
Oh it brings back good memories
If it's not against the EULA I plan to install this for sure.

AnTi90d, on 10 November 2016 - 03:56 AM, said:

Best laser / missile sound mod:
https://youtu.be/iTgg_XqYD9g?t=3m27s

I wish we had a larger sound-mod community.
I'd like a full weapon-conversion sound mod that has better SFX. I don't really like the MW2/3 sounds any more than MWO's.

There are plenty of games with decent weapon sounds.. it would just take someone to browse tons of modern shooters and be motivated to collate samples and pak them up.

All I could say at first was LOLOLOLOL. After I got over the laughing fit I have to say this is AWFUL
Ultra Hilarious though

Tordin, on 10 November 2016 - 07:47 AM, said:

I guess lasers dont realistically make much sound at all. But some of the MWO laser sounds, sounds kinda odd, like synthezised guitar strings.
And overall, the ballistics need more OMMPH!, i love the ac 20 sounds and the clan mg sounds. Now regarding the machine guns they need to be more useful to fit an improved sound set.
And yeah MWO needs more music! For example the themes from the early promotionals being optional to play under the game.

BTW any full MW 4 soundmods out there?

I agree that laser sounds in MWO are kinda weak. I like the pulse laser sound though.
MWO's sounds are definitely better than MW3's and 4's (4's gauss rifle sounded like some kid put his ear to a steel cable and hit it with a rock).
To date I haven't played a single game where the laser sound effect was both 'realistic' and cool/strong sounding. I guess it's another reason I've never really liked laser weapons in video games.
But I think I'm sold on Shivaxi's mod.

[Mole]

I was using the MW2 bitching betty sound mod for a while until I realized it made my warhorns not work.