DUST Search - After a few drinks, I have a question to ask the Dust Sound Team

CCP Earworm wrote:

Himiko Kuronaga wrote:

Why does the vehicle active scanner sound like the malfunctioning horn of a Japanese clown car?

Such a strange choice...

Haha, well... it's true, we did record that onsite at the circus

Going through each of these sounds in the list:

Vehicle active scanner: Totally agree, that sound is terrible. A lot of the vehicle modules I'm supremely unhappy with
Sniper Rifle Charge: Agree, needs some work
Headshot sound: Totally Agree, it was a bad idea (you can find other threads like this). I don't think we'll go back to the cello hits, since it doesn't match the music, but we'll change this
LAR: Sorry, don't agree :) Fits the lore of the weapon. It's a love it or hate it sound, we went through more than 15 different "finalized" sounds before this one. If you were in the open beta you may remember it changing every release. I like this one, it's the bread and butter of the weapons
Jameson Irish Whiskey: I'm more of single malt guy myself, but I never turn down a drink
Regenerating Shields: Halfway agree, it's not perfect but its close. I wish I could actually use the tardis sound....
Shotguns: Also disagree, I mean - it does sound a bit like a basketball, but that's the air compressing inside the weapon. The only reason I hate this sound is too often someone comes up behind me and kills me with one shot...

The bad news: We're taking the sound a little slower right now, since I'm helping out with control issues, voice chat issues and some UI stuff. Basically I'm sacrificing big advances on the sound to help some areas in the game that directly impact gameplay. The other sound guys are working on environments and other stuff that won't be available until the future.
Some of these poor sounds will not see an improvement right away. Headshot and vehicle modules are the first on the list, and that won't be in until 1.5.

We are watching the forums a lot for what sounds just annoy people, even if we don't respond to everything. The thing is that what sounds cool the first time may not sound great after 100 times so the input here helps a lot.

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Himiko Kuronaga SyNergy Gaming EoN. 1097	Posted - 2013.08.05 00:16:00 - [1] - Quote Why does the vehicle active scanner sound like the malfunctioning horn of a Japanese clown car? Such a strange choice...
mollerz Minja Scouts 803	Posted - 2013.08.05 00:23:00 - [2] - Quote Why does the charged sniper rifle sound like a cheap hotel hair dryer?
Government CheeseBurger Molon Labe. League of Infamy 524	Posted - 2013.08.05 00:53:00 - [3] - Quote Whats with the head shot sound. Don't get me wrong I like it, but whats the lore or reality of it. How does it function? Now that I think about. CCP you could sell Head shot "ring tones" for aurum. 400 AUR for an old fashioned ARUUUGAAAA car horn head shot sound. LOL
cedz636 Brutor Vanguard Minmatar Republic 82	Posted - 2013.08.05 00:54:00 - [4] - Quote why does the AR sound like a paintball gun?
Michael Arck sephiroth clones D.E.F.I.A.N.C.E 453	Posted - 2013.08.05 00:56:00 - [5] - Quote Government CheeseBurger wrote: Whats with the head shot sound. It's the equivalent of Homer's "Doh!"
Delta 749 Kestrel Reconnaissance 1585	Posted - 2013.08.05 00:57:00 - [6] - Quote cedz636 wrote: why does the AR sound like a typewriter? Fixed
Tupni Capital Acquisitions LLC 33	Posted - 2013.08.05 01:14:00 - [7] - Quote I miss the deep cello notes that played whenever you killed someone. :(
TEBOW BAGGINS GREATNESS ACHIEVED THRU TROLLING 845	Posted - 2013.08.05 01:15:00 - [8] - Quote jameson irish whiskey or gtfo
Sete Clifton PSU GHOST SYNDICATE DARKSTAR ARMY 285	Posted - 2013.08.05 01:17:00 - [9] - Quote Why do regenerating shields sound like a knockoff of the TARDIS materializing...while it has a bad cold?
FLAYLOCK Steve Hellstorm Inc League of Infamy 73	Posted - 2013.08.05 01:31:00 - [10] - Quote cedz636 wrote: why does the AR sound like a paintball gun? Lmfao so darn true lol.

Nemo Bluntz TeamPlayers EoN. 237	Posted - 2013.08.05 01:39:00 - [11] - Quote Government CheeseBurger wrote: Whats with the head shot sound. Don't get me wrong I like it, but whats the lore or reality of it. The reality is that they picked a sound, from what I can gather, at total random. A sound I like to imitate for my squad mates whenever I get it. SHBARRNNGG
CoD isAIDS Tronhadar Free Guard Minmatar Republic 115	Posted - 2013.08.05 02:04:00 - [12] - Quote TEBOW BAGGINS wrote: jameson irish whiskey or gtfo Guinness, thanks
Assert Dominance Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN. 138	Posted - 2013.08.05 02:10:00 - [13] - Quote Why do hmgs have silencers?
SponkSponkSponk The Southern Legion 141	Posted - 2013.08.05 02:11:00 - [14] - Quote Tupni wrote: I miss the deep cello notes that played whenever you killed someone. :( I liked how the tones rose as you kept head shotting people.
BARDAS DUST University Ivy League 269	Posted - 2013.08.05 02:12:00 - [15] - Quote Shotguns sound like deflated basketballs slammed against concrete lol...
DeadlyAztec11 Max-Pain-inc Dark Taboo 1786	Posted - 2013.08.05 02:18:00 - [16] - Quote Why is the Forgegun the only weapon that sounds menacing?

CCP Earworm C C P C C P Alliance 164	Posted - 2013.08.08 06:12:00 - [17] - Quote Himiko Kuronaga wrote: Why does the vehicle active scanner sound like the malfunctioning horn of a Japanese clown car? Such a strange choice... Haha, well... it's true, we did record that onsite at the circus Going through each of these sounds in the list: Vehicle active scanner: Totally agree, that sound is terrible. A lot of the vehicle modules I'm supremely unhappy with Sniper Rifle Charge: Agree, needs some work Headshot sound: Totally Agree, it was a bad idea (you can find other threads like this). I don't think we'll go back to the cello hits, since it doesn't match the music, but we'll change this LAR: Sorry, don't agree :) Fits the lore of the weapon. It's a love it or hate it sound, we went through more than 15 different "finalized" sounds before this one. If you were in the open beta you may remember it changing every release. I like this one, it's the bread and butter of the weapons Jameson Irish Whiskey: I'm more of single malt guy myself, but I never turn down a drink Regenerating Shields: Halfway agree, it's not perfect but its close. I wish I could actually use the tardis sound.... Shotguns: Also disagree, I mean - it does sound a bit like a basketball, but that's the air compressing inside the weapon. The only reason I hate this sound is too often someone comes up behind me and kills me with one shot... The bad news: We're taking the sound a little slower right now, since I'm helping out with control issues, voice chat issues and some UI stuff. Basically I'm sacrificing big advances on the sound to help some areas in the game that directly impact gameplay. The other sound guys are working on environments and other stuff that may not be available until the future. Some of these poor sounds will not see an improvement right away. Headshot and vehicle modules are the first on the list, and that won't be in until 1.5. We are watching the forums a lot for what sounds just annoy people, even if we don't respond to everything. The thing is that what sounds cool the first time may not sound great after 100 times so the input here helps a lot.

Piercing Serenity PFB Pink Fluffy Bunnies 390	Posted - 2013.08.08 06:26:00 - [18] - Quote CCP Earworm wrote: Himiko Kuronaga wrote: Why does the vehicle active scanner sound like the malfunctioning horn of a Japanese clown car? Such a strange choice... Haha, well... it's true, we did record that onsite at the circus Going through each of these sounds in the list: Vehicle active scanner: Totally agree, that sound is terrible. A lot of the vehicle modules I'm supremely unhappy with Sniper Rifle Charge: Agree, needs some work Headshot sound: Totally Agree, it was a bad idea (you can find other threads like this). I don't think we'll go back to the cello hits, since it doesn't match the music, but we'll change this LAR: Sorry, don't agree :) Fits the lore of the weapon. It's a love it or hate it sound, we went through more than 15 different "finalized" sounds before this one. If you were in the open beta you may remember it changing every release. I like this one, it's the bread and butter of the weapons Jameson Irish Whiskey: I'm more of single malt guy myself, but I never turn down a drink Regenerating Shields: Halfway agree, it's not perfect but its close. I wish I could actually use the tardis sound.... Shotguns: Also disagree, I mean - it does sound a bit like a basketball, but that's the air compressing inside the weapon. The only reason I hate this sound is too often someone comes up behind me and kills me with one shot... The bad news: We're taking the sound a little slower right now, since I'm helping out with control issues, voice chat issues and some UI stuff. Basically I'm sacrificing big advances on the sound to help some areas in the game that directly impact gameplay. The other sound guys are working on environments and other stuff that won't be available until the future. Some of these poor sounds will not see an improvement right away. Headshot and vehicle modules are the first on the list, and that won't be in until 1.5. We are watching the forums a lot for what sounds just annoy people, even if we don't respond to everything. The thing is that what sounds cool the first time may not sound great after 100 times so the input here helps a lot. Thank you very much for your feedback and post Earworm. I really enjoy the sound of DUST and I'm glad I got to hear your input on what's going on, and for a little sneak peak at the road map. Keep up the good work.
Arcturis Vanguard Pure Innocence. EoN. 65	Posted - 2013.08.08 06:38:00 - [19] - Quote The sound of being in the tank is excruciating, though it does sound realistic. Maybe turn the decibels down a bit so it's not as deafening?
Spectre-M The Generals EoN. 25	Posted - 2013.08.08 06:55:00 - [20] - Quote Thanks Earworm. A whole department moved to help others? It sounds like the sfx crew are doing sets? Damn, sounds like you guys are spread thin! We appreciate the hard work, even if some trolls disgree.

ZDub 303 TeamPlayers EoN. 1539	Posted - 2013.08.08 06:59:00 - [21] - Quote CCP Earworm wrote: Himiko Kuronaga wrote: Why does the vehicle active scanner sound like the malfunctioning horn of a Japanese clown car? Such a strange choice... Haha, well... it's true, we did record that onsite at the circus Going through each of these sounds in the list: Vehicle active scanner: Totally agree, that sound is terrible. A lot of the vehicle modules I'm supremely unhappy with Sniper Rifle Charge: Agree, needs some work Headshot sound: Totally Agree, it was a bad idea (you can find other threads like this). I don't think we'll go back to the cello hits, since it doesn't match the music, but we'll change this LAR: Sorry, don't agree :) Fits the lore of the weapon. It's a love it or hate it sound, we went through more than 15 different "finalized" sounds before this one. If you were in the open beta you may remember it changing every release. I like this one, it's the bread and butter of the weapons Jameson Irish Whiskey: I'm more of single malt guy myself, but I never turn down a drink Regenerating Shields: Halfway agree, it's not perfect but its close. I wish I could actually use the tardis sound.... Shotguns: Also disagree, I mean - it does sound a bit like a basketball, but that's the air compressing inside the weapon. The only reason I hate this sound is too often someone comes up behind me and kills me with one shot... The bad news: We're taking the sound a little slower right now, since I'm helping out with control issues, voice chat issues and some UI stuff. Basically I'm sacrificing big advances on the sound to help some areas in the game that directly impact gameplay. The other sound guys are working on environments and other stuff that won't be available until the future. Some of these poor sounds will not see an improvement right away. Headshot and vehicle modules are the first on the list, and that won't be in until 1.5. We are watching the forums a lot for what sounds just annoy people, even if we don't respond to everything. The thing is that what sounds cool the first time may not sound great after 100 times so the input here helps a lot. Interesting feedback. I do say I don't like the headshot sound, its the only 'annoying' sound to me personally. but some people like it. The shield regeneration noises are fine to me, I like that they are pronounced and lets me know the progress of my shields, the noise for when the shields are fully regenerated and completely depleted are really helpful for me in terms of in combat situational awareness when I can't stare at my health bars. I like that they are distinctive and you know exactly what those sounds are. The shotgun? I dunno I like, its a unique sound and when you hear it you know exactly what it is and immediately start looking around to make sure its not near you.
Iron Wolf Saber Den of Swords 7046	Posted - 2013.08.08 06:59:00 - [22] - Quote I don't like how several shots don't have travel effect noise or impact noise such as railgun shots and forge gun. Also the bark from the sniper rifle seems non menacing in third person.
Che Cortez Ostrakon Agency Gallente Federation 41	Posted - 2013.08.08 07:00:00 - [23] - Quote I love the sound of the tank, clinking and the screeching of the metal, remember terminator 1 the war sence. it reminds me of that. Awesomeness But I do confuse myself thinking that there is another tank behind me at times, when it's just me :/
Sete Clifton PSU GHOST SYNDICATE DARKSTAR ARMY 289	Posted - 2013.08.08 07:03:00 - [24] - Quote I hope my post didn't come off as mean spirited towards the sound department, meant it purely as a joke. Anyway, thanks for the great work Earworm (and the rest of the team).
Aran Abbas Goonfeet Top Men. 222	Posted - 2013.08.08 10:34:00 - [25] - Quote Since you're answering questions, Earworm, why do female characters sound the same as male characters when sprinting? Surely you of all people can find some nice amenable Icelandic lady to go pant into a microphone for you, no?
Ansiiis The Trustworthy WE ARE LEGENDS 231	Posted - 2013.08.08 10:42:00 - [26] - Quote woah, woah, woah! The boing sound is a headshot sound? I hear it so often I thought it was a normal kill sound
brekfest Ahrendee Frontlinez Omega Commission 2	Posted - 2013.08.08 10:44:00 - [27] - Quote BARDAS wrote: Shotguns sound like deflated basketballs slammed against concrete lol... Always thought the shotgun sound had a touch of dodgeball in it. Seems to fit the mechanics but always makes me laugh.
Mregomies The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 4	Posted - 2013.08.08 10:57:00 - [28] - Quote Headshot sound volume is much higher than anything else... I usually play at night when wife and kids are sleeping so I must play without sound becouse I shoot only headshots :) plaaaaaammmmm ... klaaaaaaannngk and so on...
Spaceman-Rob Mannar Focused Warfare Gallente Federation 120	Posted - 2013.08.08 11:17:00 - [29] - Quote Disappointed to hear the head shot sound will be changed again, I like the current sound.
Jar Adoor GamersForChrist Orion Empire 0	Posted - 2013.08.08 12:07:00 - [30] - Quote Hey cool, Earworm's checking this thread. I have a few things I'd like to bring up. -Any chance of adding footsteps? It'd change gameplay a lot if we heard people around us. That may be more advantage than intended so I wouldn't be surprised if they're intentionally left out. -I hear random bullet chirps OFTEN when I'm 99% sure no one's firing at me. When I'm frustrated with disbelief I hold still just to see if someone will to take my head. I almost always walk away alive. I hear phantom sounds other places too. Yet, when I AM getting hit at, as of Uprising, I often hear nothing. With each impact. This is especially bad when you can't see a sniper render when looking at it these days. The bullet contrail doesn't appear either. I hope all that gets fixed someday, but just consistent sniper round sounds would make the anti sniper game much less bad. This is probably related, but I also don't hear forges hitting my vehicle a few feet from me, sometimes. My guess is it's all related to the client PS3 not crediting the attacker somehow at a certain range, not with graphics or sounds. But they do get to hit you. Nothing fun about that. Also, getting hit by a charge sniper and surviving should have alarming feedback instead of a very soft bullet chirp. It doesn't have to be loud, but it should be striking, because it is. -IMO LAVs are too loud by far. Modern small vehicles at their noisiest are only almost this bad. I think it would be in a future weapon designer's best interest to not remove the muffler. -I think the scrambler rifle sounds silly. It's reminds me of a gentle toy version of the death ray noise from the old War of the Worlds movie. Getting nailed by the full charge should be a audio shock IMO. -But the headshot sound is the biggest shock. It deserves repeating. It's borderline ear damaging in my headset, and my other sounds are soft. Not cool. That and the CCP logo splash. I have my audio settings in game at extremely low, and that logo is 10x loud as everything else so it probably isn't responding to volume settings. -Turret installation users hear practically nothing when their character is hit. Maybe that's an intended balance. I can't see why my clone can't give me a special indication that he's catching mortal wounds aside from a number in the corner dropping.



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