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1.2 Sound *argh my ears*

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Karkais
04.19.2012 , 01:39 AM | #131
Quote: Originally Posted by Dirtyshadow View Post
Unless I missed something in the patch notes... can the Developers please tell me what you did to the sound effects / sound codecs for the game.

From my computer it sounds like the Surround Sound is completely broken....

Constant Jet engine noises in Station base.
Companions sounding too far away, then too close, then too far away again.
Space Combat is defeaning with Auto-Cannon noises.
Sound effects are cutting in and out.
I second that there are sound issues. I know that /bountyhunter emote will cause that neverending jet-engine sound however. Try to avoid it.

I also think that lightsabers sound much louder than they used to be, which is a problem if other effect sounds have remaind the same. Toning down the volume means that certain sounds wont be audible.

I know that random NPC dialog that you hear at various bases is bit borked. When you are near the NPCs, you hear them normally. As you go further away, the voice volume correctly goes quieter. Then when youre supposed to go out of range, the dialog is back as if you were standing next to the NPCs. This doesnt bother me that much however.

ps. the autocannon sounds in space I think are working as intended as you propably have (like me) power directed to the blasters with the conversion module. When you switch it off or direct power to the shields, the blasters go quieter. I think that sound cue is working as intended.
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Weirdgus
04.19.2012 , 01:55 AM | #132
Why is there now that endless VERY VERY LOUD jet engine sound in fleet? Sound worked perfectly before, ***...

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Nyxlin
04.19.2012 , 02:00 AM | #133
I especially hate the lightsaber sounds. I used to walk with them drawn between pulls (when questing), because it looks cool, but now I can't get them away quick enough. I'm even thinking of rerolling to a class without lightsabers if this continues. It's awful

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HyperThomas
04.19.2012 , 02:05 AM | #134
*** is that horrible electrical crackling noise that is everywhere, it hurts my ears so much!
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Psychochilla
04.19.2012 , 02:06 AM | #135
thats about my biggest issue with this game... the sound problems theres only one thing that really ****s up my experience in a game and its sound issues

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Weirdgus
04.19.2012 , 02:47 AM | #136
"Corrected an audio issue that could cause a loud, perpetual "jet engine" sound that is most noticeable on the Republic and Imperial Fleets. "

YAY I AM SO HAPPY

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Encima
04.19.2012 , 02:48 AM | #137
Quote: Originally Posted by Weirdgus View Post
"Corrected an audio issue that could cause a loud, perpetual "jet engine" sound that is most noticeable on the Republic and Imperial Fleets. "

YAY I AM SO HAPPY
Yay! Now to see if the sound borking out in warzones is fixed too.
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ThefTalanus
04.19.2012 , 02:49 AM | #138
Here is my thread with the sound... take a peek

http://www.swtor.com/community/showt...50#post4041450

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dtjswtor
04.19.2012 , 03:00 PM | #139
So what, if any sound issues did they actually fix with this patch? Just the jet engine noise? Do companions still sound like they are down a well? Do abilities/ sound effects still sound off?

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Zajen
04.19.2012 , 03:10 PM | #140
Quote: Originally Posted by Hasselgoff View Post
Jet engine in the fleet base. Holy jesus!
I can't confirm this but it's most likely due to people using Rocket Boots. The sound they make persists even after the boots are used, filling a large area. I have wondered if others hear this or only the people using the boots.

Imagine the impression new players are getting when they log in to the lowbie areas and it sounds like your constantly playing in the middle of the runway for a major airport.