I'm sorry but when did I need to qualify as an expert on plasma energy and theoretical weapons to post an opinion on *GAME SOUND DESIGN*?

Never, that's when.

Because you need to provide a BASIS to support your 'sounds are unrealistic' claim, that's why.

'They aren't realistic or gritty. They are very, very poor.'

"Assault Rifle" not "Assault Blaster".

One of your quotes I believe?

...and what was that post in relation to?

Where in the OP do I bring up realism?

'They aren't realistic or gritty. They are very, very poor.'

"Assault Rifle" not "Assault Blaster".

One of your quotes I believe?

So what is your basis to the unrealistic claim?
I'm sure you could do a much better job than GAME DEVELOPERS right? RIIIIIIIGHT?

You said you didn't say anything about realism, yet in my previous quote you clearly did. So, mr expert game sound designer, what's a realistic sound for plasma weapons? Don't forget to use your past experience with plasma weapons as a basis, oh....and halo too.

Jesus christ. It's like trying educate pork.

Are you able to separate your love of the game from it's current state for 5 minutes? Are you able to comprehend that you are a beta tester and that you are here to critique various aspects of the game to help make it better? How in the name of all that is good in the world are you unable to see that the game would benefit from better sound design? Is it really that hard to understand? If it is, then I just don't know what to say to help you.

'They aren't realistic or gritty. They are very, very poor.'

"Assault Rifle" not "Assault Blaster".

One of your quotes I believe?

Good job with reading comprehension there or perhaps you're just trying to twist his words.

So what is your basis to the unrealistic claim?
I'm sure you could do a much better job than GAME DEVELOPERS right? RIIIIIIIGHT?

Yes, because I need to be able to make a film to tell when a film is good or bad, paint a Mona Lisa to critique art or play an instrument to tell that Skrillex is horrendous.

Constructive criticism yes, not rip the damn thing apart!!
Yes I'm aware I'm a beta tester, I've been testing it since december 2011,I'm fully aware of what we are here to do, but coming out with crap like 'hire a new sound designer' is not constructive criticism, it's rude and damn obnoxious. Especially when you have no reasoning behind your OP.
Give an example of what YOU deem acceptable for plasma weapons to sound like and then maybe your argument will have some foundation.

The point is that the sounds in this game sound about one step above 8 bit MIDI. if I wanted the sound like that I would play snes. It's like the sound is missing multiple channels worth of effect. I don't need to be a sound engineer to recognize when a sound is plain and unlayered. I have a feeling some of these fanboys play on SD tvs and still play 8track tapes.

The difference can also find metaphor between your laptop stock speakers and a Bose system. The punch of the sounds just isn't there.

I don't care if they sound modern or realistic , although those sounds come to mind as good sounds bc they are very real and sound amazing. It's the "punch" a sound can deliver and dust simply doesn't have that yet. It all sounds like 1hp , battery operated, junk. No feeling of power

Hi,
CCP Earworm, sound programmer for Dust, here.

Later this week we're content streaming a lot of new sounds, affecting everything from the music to the explosions to the firing sounds of many different weapons. These changes are a big step to finishing the sound and setting the mood we want.

The LAR is one sound that we've constantly iterated on since it's the bread and butter of the dust battlefield. We've gone through a ton of versions to find the right fit for the LAR, and the new version coming in this week (along with all the sweeping changes in overall sound) takes into account what you guys have been talking about here.

Thanks for all the comments!

Hi,
CCP Earworm, sound programmer for Dust, here.

Later this week we're content streaming a lot of new sounds, affecting everything from the music to the explosions to the firing sounds of many different weapons. These changes are a big step to finishing the sound and setting the mood we want.

The LAR is one sound that we've constantly iterated on since it's the bread and butter of the dust battlefield. We've gone through a ton of versions to find the right fit for the LAR, and the new version coming in this week (along with all the sweeping changes in overall sound) takes into account what you guys have been talking about here.

Thanks for all the comments!

Hi,
CCP Earworm, sound programmer for Dust, here.

Later this week we're content streaming a lot of new sounds, affecting everything from the music to the explosions to the firing sounds of many different weapons. These changes are a big step to finishing the sound and setting the mood we want.

The LAR is one sound that we've constantly iterated on since it's the bread and butter of the dust battlefield. We've gone through a ton of versions to find the right fit for the LAR, and the new version coming in this week (along with all the sweeping changes in overall sound) takes into account what you guys have been talking about here.

Thanks for all the comments!

I hope that the shotgun will be among the sound effects you're modifying?

My only reason for not using such a badass thing as a plasma-burst shotgun is that the damn thing sounds like a badly-oiled wrought iron gate.

Hi,
CCP Earworm, sound programmer for Dust, here.

Later this week we're content streaming a lot of new sounds, affecting everything from the music to the explosions to the firing sounds of many different weapons. These changes are a big step to finishing the sound and setting the mood we want.

The LAR is one sound that we've constantly iterated on since it's the bread and butter of the dust battlefield. We've gone through a ton of versions to find the right fit for the LAR, and the new version coming in this week (along with all the sweeping changes in overall sound) takes into account what you guys have been talking about here.

Thanks for all the comments!

Yoi guys should get better speakers or headsets

Hi,
CCP Earworm, sound programmer for Dust, here.

Later this week we're content streaming a lot of new sounds, affecting everything from the music to the explosions to the firing sounds of many different weapons. These changes are a big step to finishing the sound and setting the mood we want.

The LAR is one sound that we've constantly iterated on since it's the bread and butter of the dust battlefield. We've gone through a ton of versions to find the right fit for the LAR, and the new version coming in this week (along with all the sweeping changes in overall sound) takes into account what you guys have been talking about here.

Thanks for all the comments!

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what am i?

Wait wait wait i know this one..................is it some f***er on comms eating pork rinds? No no no wait...............it's the sound of my balls flapping on a noobs chin when t-bagged, no no wait bear with me...............it's an assault rifle!!! Ha I knew I'd get it eventually