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At long last, we have the levels and script finalized for DROD 4, and it's time again for our forum tradition of Voice Auditions!

As you likely know, this game was originally titled "Frogs and Mice" but has been rethemed to be about Gunthro Budkin, Beethro's grandfather, and one of his notable adventures in Rasarus, taking part in a war between the nations of Rasarus and Tueno. It's intended to flesh out the world of the eighth and share some secrets about Beethro's family history. The upcoming game has a good-sized cast, nearly all of them original characters.

Since we don't want to spoil the plot, I'm only going to post some characters and some lines, and the Caravel Team will be shoulder-tapping people in a similar manner as happened for previous games and SmSs.

This post contains some sample lines to give you all something to work with. Feel free to audition for one or multiple characters.

This topic header has some tips about the kind of voice recordings we're after.

Post your audition files in this thread, preferably in a compressed format like MP3 so it's easier for people to download and listen to them.

If you are selected, you will be featured in the list of contributors and also receive a free copy of the game when it is released!

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Here's several of the roles we're looking for. There are others too that we'll keep under wraps but you can participate in if you're picked and you have interest.

Several Rasarun military leaders of varying temperaments
Assorted citizens
Guards and soldiers
Court Lackeys

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Speech below secreted to collapse into smaller space, not for secrecy:

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Old Greybeard:
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A Guard:
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Soldier's Mother:
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Some citizens:
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So, if you're the least bit adventurous or confident, and have a half-decent mic, step right up and give your best shot at a recording!

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Learning from previous experiences I tried to speak better than before - a bit slower, more clear, with mic further from my face, noise reduced properly.

With my more British and less Slavic accent I think I sound better than before.

I have tried the Guard/Soldier, two takes on "fear not" citizen, and three takes on the scared one.

And first :D

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Here's my attempt at all but the mother. First time trying out, though I wish I'd tried out the last time around. :?

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Learning from previous experiences I tried to speak better than before - a bit slower, more clear, with mic further from my face, noise reduced properly.

With my more British and less Slavic accent I think I sound better than before.

I have tried the Guard/Soldier, two takes on "fear not" citizen, and three takes on the scared one.

And first :D
Love the 3rd version of the last line :)
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Here's my attempt at all but the mother. First time trying out, though I wish I'd tried out the last time around. :?
Brilliant!
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I haven't taken this too seriously but had fun so thought I'd post some of my takes.

If any suit, I can obviously remain in character...

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zips obviously do work from the posts above but mine is not being accepted for some reason. File too large? (2 meg)

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Syntax wrote:
zips obviously do work from the posts above but mine is not being accepted for some reason. File too large? (2 meg)
Large files still requires Schik's permission.

I've asked Schik personally to grant the others for large upload during the last SMS.

If you've only have access afterwards, you'd need to consult Schik.

(It's better to have Jacob to hand Schik a list of new people though.)

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"large files" are files over 10M, anything under that, anyone can upload without special permission.

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Well... my file won't attach so not sure what's going on?

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Works with a simple text file so must be an issue with the zip. Renaming the extension didn't work either. Contents are wma files recorded using the laptop mic. I don't currently have access to decent recording/encoding software

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Split them out into smaller zips and still won't attach

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Even .txt doesn't work

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Ok, this is not my audition...I am trying Syntax's file to see if it will upload for me.

Once again, this voice pack is not me...I am still a girl. :) This audition (if the attachment works, that is) is Syntax's.

Edit: Ok, it didn't work for me, either. Sorry for the noise.


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I remember someting about files with special characters in their name not getting attached properly. I think it was apostrophes that caused trouble.

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Trickster wrote:
With respect to gender, I assume Old Greybeard is male and Soldier's Mother is female (unless told otherwise: perhaps Greybeard is Amish). Are the genders of Soldier (under A Guard), Citizen 3, and Citizen 4 intended to be male, female, or neuter; or are they not yet implied by the drawings and sprites used for them?

EDIT: If Soldier's Mother is the mother of Soldier in A Guard, then Soldier would be male, so I'm just confirming the semi-obvious here.
I think gender will be based on your voice ;)
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Syntax wrote:
I think gender will be based on your voice ;)

I think... you've missed something.

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Well, the Empire does do a lot of biological experimentation... oh wait Rasarans? Hm.

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Syntax wrote:
Garlonuss wrote:
Here's my attempt at all but the mother. First time trying out, though I wish I'd tried out the last time around. :?
Brilliant!
Thanks man. Just kinda goofing around, but it was interesting. Mostly I'm hoping to have some fun and actually get my hand in on developing a fun game.

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Attaching the file using "attach file" does not seem to work. However, if I put it on a side directory of my website and link to it, it does seem to work.

So, here is Syntax's audition: Syntax's Audition

Edit: Above now points at forum link.

(However, if we can figure out how to attach it as a file to his post at some point, then I won't have to worry about what happens to the file if my website goes away.)

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Here goes my try at attaching Syntax' ZIP file.

EDIT: Nope, didn't work either. Let's try a 7-Zip file instead...

EDIT: Still nothing. I'd say that hints at something not working on the server's side...

@Syntax: you could use Soundcloud to host your files and just link there; that would have the additional benefit of people being able to play them right in their browser...

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Okay, I'll try too.

On first post, it failed, but on an edit, it worked. Hrm. Will look into a bit later when I have time.

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Schik wrote:
Okay, I'll try too.

Aw man, when I first read this I thought Schik was auditioning. I was looking forward to hearing that :)

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Mmmmmmmkay.... apparently somehow the setting for the maximum attached file size got changed to 1M. I changed it back, and it seems to work now.

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Schik wrote:
Mmmmmmmkay.... apparently somehow the setting for the maximum attached file size got changed to 1M. I changed it back, and it seems to work now.
My apologies, everyone, I just now realize that must have been me. I'm sorry for the inconvenience I've caused everyone from this. Thank you, Matt, for fixing my mistake.

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Mmmmmmmkay.... apparently somehow the setting for the maximum attached file size got changed to 1M. I changed it back, and it seems to work now.
My apologies, everyone, I just now realize that must have been me. I'm sorry for the inconvenience I've caused everyone from this. Thank you, Matt, for fixing my mistake.
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Yeah, I knew that was coming :P

I've shoulder-tapped some individuals from here that I think have done some great takes. They should work out really well.

Trickster, I'd be happy to have you try out too if you're still interested. You asked about a timeline -- we already have people recording parts. Can you provide something by this weekend or so?

Regarding gender-non-specific parts: we have a few female parts, most are male. Some of the citizens could be done as either male or female. With a good voice and recording quality, we can find a place for you.

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We're now done with accepting auditions for voice acting in DROD 4. A big thank you to everyone who expressed interest and participated!

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Sorry I missed the cut - been flying all over the shop so didn't get a chance to record.

Looking forward to the release :)
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Heh, if I'd been around I totally would have tried, with my fairly-crappy mic and my very-crappy voice... I'm pretty terrible at doing a feminine voice yet so I try to avoid talking, and the audition would have forced me to practice. (And not get picked because, yknow, terrible mic, terrible voice :P)
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I would love to audition, unfortunately I am not in a position where I can record these lines right now, if I record them tomorrow and post them is there still enough time for me to have a chance? :)

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Samuel wrote:
I would love to audition, unfortunately I am not in a position where I can record these lines right now, if I record them tomorrow and post them is there still enough time for me to have a chance? :)
Sadly, nope:
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We're now done with accepting auditions for voice acting in DROD 4. A big thank you to everyone who expressed interest and participated!
And that was near the beginning of February...

np: Mouse On Mars - Twift (Live 04)

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Aah, would pay if I checked up on these things ;)

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