TheRealDestian Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) I think my trooper has said "Dangerous jobs are what I do best. I'm in!" about 30 times now. Likewise, my smugger has said "You're about to see a real live hero in action!" more times than I can count. In a game that touts full voice acting, this is heavily immersion-breaking. Every time one of my characters reuses a "catch phrase" like these, I cringe. More to the point, it's quite obviously the same audio clip each and every time. Why is my character resorting to catch phrases? I don't recall Han Solo saying "I have a bad feeling about this..." 30 some odd times... They could solve this by tossing out the "catch phrases" and use sentence splicing. For example, record a voice actor saying: okay, sure, fine, that works for me, I'll do it, I can manage it, that's doable. Then, splice the replies so the character says, "Fine (pause), that's doable." If done properly, it won't sound unnatural, especially since they already do this with the huttball announcer. Your character doesn't need to belt out a "catch phrase" every three minutes and they sound idiotic for doing so. EDIT: AcousticColors said it best with this: The problem is that during dialogue it seems like natural conversation, natural conversation, hold up a micro-recorder and play back a response I recorded earlier, natural conversation... Now, I realize that the sort of endless variance like when an actual human says something more than once is not feasible, but I at least think that for each one, they should have had the voice actor simply record the same line three or four times. Even if they say the same catch-phrase, it sounds like the phrase is actually being repeated by your character, not replayed from a previous recording. Edited February 2, 2012 by TheRealDestian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archifikoss Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm listening, continue (agent) I'm sure we can cut a deal here (smuggler) These are the ones I've noticed, I'm sure there are more. It is a bit meh, but nothing I can't brush off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PjPablo Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 This is a trifling matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pursang Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm going to CRUSH the Republic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfninjajedi Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Well you can only make so many responses, to where you can't spend hours on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sernon Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Think they're universally used as fillers, get them on my Agent as well. --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganix_tx Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 No, it is the same on both sides. I played Sith Sorc to level 50 and then switched servers to play with friends from work and same repeated lines are the same for both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihateyouall Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 "I'm paying attention" - Bounty Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derellas Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Sith Inquisitors tend to lower themselves a lot for certain jobs, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltankhsd Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Some people are never satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwyn Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 "Show me where the fun is!" - Inquisitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealDestian Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 This is a trifling matter Is it huge when compared to the bugs and other issues? No. Does it ruin immersion? Yes, and conversational immersion is half of what this game has going for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehCaptain Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 "I break beasts' necks in my sleep." "Now you'll see what a Sith is capable of." -Sith Warrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PjPablo Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Is it huge when compared to the bugs and other issues? No. Does it ruin immersion? Yes, and conversational immersion is half of what this game has going for it. Um...thats a quote from the Sith Warrior storyline. I was just playing along. jeez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssBen Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 none of them beats - "Did i mention i'm a pacifist?" Yes Theran, you most certainly did! >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pursang Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Is it huge when compared to the bugs and other issues? No. Does it ruin immersion? Yes, and conversational immersion is half of what this game has going for it. Heh, actually the person you were quoting was himself quoting one of the many lines that the Sith Warrior likes to say repeatedly: "This is a trifling matter, but I will do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roodys Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) BH:"I want money up front for this job" IMPofficer: "Yes what ever you need" but they never hold up their end of the bargin Edited February 1, 2012 by Roodys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironheard Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 My Bounty Hunter's personal favorite... "My trigger finger needs some exercise!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealDestian Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Um...thats a quote from the Sith Warrior storyline. I was just playing along. jeez LOL! Oops! There's some strange irony in this that I can't put my finger on, heheh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineschmidt Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I could use a break from the tough jobs - Imperial Agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khryn Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 If you cross me, I'll make you regret this to the end of your days. -JK AND JC (Stern, snide response) I fully expected this, though. BUT WE HAVE THE BEST PRICES THIS SIDE OF THE GALAXY RIGHT HERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealDestian Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 BUT WE HAVE THE BEST PRICES THIS SIDE OF THE GALAXY RIGHT HERE. I'm honestly less upset about this because it's not taking place inside what's supposed to be a serious conversation my character is having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkeos Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Consider it done. - Imperial Agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ombraa Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I really am the best - sith assassin on a completed quest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khryn Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm not upset over the recycled voice overs, I'm more upset over C2-N2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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