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[Firky]

I'm sure I'm a jerk for thinking this, but I don't really love the idea of non-professionals contributing. This, like the Chobot voicing in ME3, seems more like marketing and promotion than a design choice made in the best interest of the scene. The best I can hope for is that the winners are talented enough to go unnoticed. Generally I'm happy to see Bioware interacting with fans, but game content is sacred, and this doesn't sit well with me. 

 

I don't like inserting real people into games - especially voice and visuals together. It totally wigs me out. (It's more an immersion thing, though.)

 

I've never even tried voice acting before, but I'm totally going to have a go at this. I think it's a really fun opportunity, as a learning experience. I'm a big believer in learning about games by doing. BioWare's creative writing contest was also a really valuable thing to be a part of.

 

Having said all that, I'm really sure that a) this will attract a decently sized pool of people who are really good at voice acting and they won't use the voice unless it fits really well into the game. (Because surely they wouldn't. But maybe they would. I have no idea. I don't reckon they would.)

[Firky]

Uh. Excuse the double post. Where has the edit function gone? I meant b ) - not sunglasses smiley.

[Toasted Llama]

If my voice wasn't boring as f*ck and I lived in one of the participating countries... I might've given it a shot.



But don't worry Bioware! I'll make sure no copies of the next tripple A game coming from the Netherlands will EVER reach Canada, MWUAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA! <cue evil laugh and dramatic squirrel music/gif here>

[ArtemisMoons]

I'm not sure that I have an interesting voice, but I will probably give this a go. xD

[Mukora]

I'm sure I'm a jerk for thinking this, but I don't really love the idea of non-professionals contributing. This, like the Chobot voicing in ME3, seems more like marketing and promotion than a design choice made in the best interest of the scene. The best I can hope for is that the winners are talented enough to go unnoticed. Generally I'm happy to see Bioware interacting with fans, but game content is sacred, and this doesn't sit well with me. 

They're going to actually evaluate the voicing, as apposed to Chobot where they just kinda... went with what they got so they could give her her dumb cameo. They don't have any investment in the entrants to this contest, so they can actually try to find someone who's any good.

 

Plus, everyone has to start somewhere. I, for example, am actually interested in getting into proffessional voice acting- finding a place to start, however, seems like an impossible feat. Something like this is a really cool opportunity.

[Eagle Pusuit]

I think I will give it a shot, but I'm going to wait a week or so till this cold clears up. I sound more like a dark spawn than a villager right now.

[PinkDiamondstl]

I'll give it a shot..

[blackflamerose]

Ooh, sounds fun! Gonna give this a shot, but I do have a question. The rules state that there cannot be any other audio, images, etc. in the entry and group entries are not allowed. Does that also mean I couldn't have someone offstage read the Inquisitor's lines when I record the entry? It would sound more natural in context, but if it's not allowed, that's fine, too. Thanks in advance!

[Captain Nimbaud]

I recorded a voice for the villager, affected a pretty good Zaeed/Loghain type voice, put it on Youtube and only then I realized I couldn't enter because I'm from Ireland, what a fool I am ha. It was fun hearing others read the script though.

[ruggly]

Ready to hear the most horrible VA job ever BioWare?  I'll send you one.

[Rusty Sandusky]

Ready to hear the most horrible VA job ever BioWare?  I'll send you one.

I challenge your claim to the worst VA job.

[ruggly]

I challenge your claim to the worst VA job.

 

It's on.

[Shelondias]

Totally down for this, just gotta find some stuff to record with.

[KC_Prototype]

I'm American, how the hell would it work?

[Dutchess]

Hm, isn't a "legal resident of UK" possibly anyone from the EU who lives in the UK?

 

I'm not sure if living in London makes me a "legal resident of UK" when I'm from Denmark.

 

Same here. I live in New Zealand at the moment for my internship, though I'm originally from the Netherlands. Might be able to trick Bioware? Haha.

[darkchief10]

I'll be making a go of it, but will probably faceplant halfway through knowing me, perhaps I can convince my sis to try it as well.

[LPPrince]

I'm American, how the hell would it work?

 

Read the rules and regulations very specifically. There's some things you should know before you do it, but basically if you're eligible, its as simple as following their rules.

[LPPrince]

I'll be making a go of it, but will probably faceplant halfway through knowing me, perhaps I can convince my sis to try it as well.

 

You never know how awesome you might be until you try it. Remember, it doesn't have to be your first take, and don't try super hard. Be natural, feel it, and you might just be selected.

[SerGeroldofHightown]

Hmm I suppose I could do this although I'm unsure about the age requirements " at least as old as the minimum age of majority in the jurisdiction from which they enter" since I'm pretty young I'm about 16 years so I'm sure I won't be able to enter. 

 

About the script, it sounds like we may have to do an Orlesian accent to fit the context which shouldn't be too hard, just put up a cheesy French accent I suppose. I'd love to see the Inquisitor running around chasing a little c- I mean Lady Rosette    

 

EDIT- Forget what I said about the whole Orlesian thing I just read that it was with a natural speaking voice which is a problem since i have a terrible cold   

[darkchief10]

You never know how awesome you might be until you try it. Remember, it doesn't have to be your first take, and don't try super hard. Be natural, feel it, and you might just be selected.

Lol true,practice makes perfect all the time. I'd make a pretty jaded villager lmao.

[Ulathar]

To be honest I've always felt that Europeans and Asians have been a vastly underrated fanbase, as it's always the Europeans and/or Asians who aren't able to join in on these kinds of competitions.

I think the reasons we aren't able to enter are mostly of a legal nature. A shame really, I think i'd have given it a shot otherwise. Anyway, gl&hf to everyone who enters.

[NRieh]

 

 

I'm sure I'm a jerk for thinking this, but I don't really love the idea of non-professionals contributing. 

The thing is, they need all sorts of voices for the games like this. What would it look like if each NPC had perfect diction and no acents?

 

I highly doubt they are going to give us some major role, it's too risky to offer such a thing to someone with no recording and acting experience. But they've got dozens of small roles that need to be recorded. What harm could it be, if a fan performs one of those 'additional voices'? It's a nice start to anyone interested in VA, and it's a good adventure for everyone else. 

[TEWR]

I wish I could enter. I live in the U.S and could possibly win.... if I had the means to upload a video.

 

At the same time, I'm conflicted about the whole thing. I wanna win, but I also dislike fanservice-y things of this nature.

[TheEgoRaptor]

I'm more interested in the content within the scripts themselves, especially the first one. The villager mentions a war involving Gaspard and Celene, hopefully this means my prayers have been answered as we will actually be able to go in depth into the country of Orlais, hopefully even end up picking a side and helping the.

 

Soon to be Emperor anyone.......

 

Though I may as well give it a go, who knows, could win.