HAWKEN servers are up and our latest minor update is live!
Forgot Password? SUPPORT REDEEM CODE

Jump to content


Narrator, would you like one?


  • Please log in to reply
62 replies to this topic

#1 Pirits

Pirits

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 655 posts
  • LocationMobile, Alabama (USA)

Posted February 16 2013 - 09:52 PM

I was playing death match, not very seriously mind you, but I was playing it and narrating what the players were doing as if I were some wildlife expert. Most of them found it entertaining, some of them kept killing me even though I didn't kill them, I'm cool with that, can't look at the wildlife and get too close without drawing back a nub where your hand once was.

Would anyone like a narrator to comment on how epic they are playing, or how well they are climbing or hiding (nothing specific enough to give away where you are/who you're killing/if you're an easy target)? I was having fun at it even with zero kills six deaths and three assists (I shot the wildlife that bit me, and some more wildlife showed up and ate what I tranquilized. This was my worst game as a narrator).

If you think it would be funny/fun to be talked about or kill a camera man with a mic please tell me. If you think this idea is foolish and I should be serious in a death match, you are barking up the incorrect tree good ser (ser was used to address a great fighting either male/female in the middle ages). Cause when I death match I'm never serious.

And that's about all I had to say here.

EDIT:

Seeing the amount of people in-game that approve and the people on the threads that don't dislike the idea I'll be preforming one of these every weekend Saturday evening/Sunday morning (starting late-ending early) US-CST (GMT -6:00 hours). On either east or west US servers, traditionally east, I'll try to take requests for which side of the US I'll be messing with, just PM me on the forums or leave a comment in this thread.

Weather for free kills on a commentator or coming to get a mention or a following from him please feel free to leave suggestions for location and perhaps even a voice to attempt, I look forward to commentating on great players.

Have fun.

Edited by Pirits, March 01 2013 - 10:03 PM.

"What am I doing on top of this Sentium owned spire at a place we call Origin? Hard-core parkour? NO, I'm being a derpy chimera. OH! I can see my house from here."
​On a separate note - "Cover me, I'm commentating."
Spoiler

#2 KejiGoto

KejiGoto

    Scruffy Lookin' Nerf Herder

  • Full Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 1,219 posts

Posted February 16 2013 - 10:02 PM

Either give the job to Morgan Freeman or the Unreal Tournament announcer.

Posted Image


#3 Null_Wing

Null_Wing

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 337 posts
  • LocationThe Zone, Harmont

Posted February 16 2013 - 10:55 PM

View PostPirits, on February 16 2013 - 09:52 PM, said:

If you think it would be funny/fun to be talked about or kill a camera man with a mic please tell me. If you think this idea is foolish and I should be serious in a death match, you are barking up the incorrect tree good ser (ser was used to address a great fighting either male/female in the middle ages). Cause when I death match I'm never serious.
<ridiculous> NO! this is video game! be srs bro! </ridiculous>

I like the idea, in fact I tried it out. First I started off as a wildlife expert, then an interactive announcer, like on some fake wrestling show. Some people found it annoying at first, then warmed up to it. Some shot at me, some didn't. It was fun. In one game though, I had some person who hated it. Kept on telling me to "shout up" so I told him "okay! I'll shout louder! but remember it was your idea" I didn't shout much, but he replied "*** your mami" to which I replied "what's a mami?"

anyways, it's a funny idea that I think a lot of people would like, as long as the narration is interesting/absurd/funny

P.S. I was also called drunk... I haven't had any alcohol tonight... lol, I'm probably drunk on the neurotransmitters marked "crazy" that fire in my brain

Professional Freelance Bum
When The Subject Of Spam Is Broached, Our Sparing Human Intellects Instantly Assume The Most Ingratiating Form Of Anger Imaginable. (and we tend to start our own spam for fun after that)


#4 Pirits

Pirits

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 655 posts
  • LocationMobile, Alabama (USA)

Posted February 16 2013 - 11:03 PM

View PostKejiGoto, on February 16 2013 - 10:02 PM, said:

Either give the job to Morgan Freeman or the Unreal Tournament announcer.

I can work on my Morgan Freeman impression, I doubt I'll be good at it at first.

View PostNull_Wing, on February 16 2013 - 10:55 PM, said:

View PostPirits, on February 16 2013 - 09:52 PM, said:

If you think it would be funny/fun to be talked about or kill a camera man with a mic please tell me. If you think this idea is foolish and I should be serious in a death match, you are barking up the incorrect tree good ser (ser was used to address a great fighting either male/female in the middle ages). Cause when I death match I'm never serious.
<ridiculous> NO! this is video game! be srs bro! </ridiculous>

I like the idea, in fact I tried it out. First I started off as a wildlife expert, then an interactive announcer, like on some fake wrestling show. Some people found it annoying at first, then warmed up to it. Some shot at me, some didn't. It was fun. In one game though, I had some person who hated it. Kept on telling me to "shout up" so I told him "okay! I'll shout louder! but remember it was your idea" I didn't shout much, but he replied "*** your mami" to which I replied "what's a mami?"

anyways, it's a funny idea that I think a lot of people would like, as long as the narration is interesting/absurd/funny

P.S. I was also called drunk... I haven't had any alcohol tonight... lol, I'm probably drunk on the neurotransmitters marked "crazy" that fire in my brain

I tend to try and sound like that man vs. wild guy when I do the wildlife thing. I also skip between (a bad) British accent that turns into Australian, an Australian one, an Indian one, and a bad Russian one when I interact with other speakers. I use a redneck voice if I'm actually trying to kill people, and I have my voice too, some southern United States accent mixed with British.
"What am I doing on top of this Sentium owned spire at a place we call Origin? Hard-core parkour? NO, I'm being a derpy chimera. OH! I can see my house from here."
​On a separate note - "Cover me, I'm commentating."
Spoiler

#5 Null_Wing

Null_Wing

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 337 posts
  • LocationThe Zone, Harmont

Posted February 16 2013 - 11:13 PM

View PostPirits, on February 16 2013 - 11:03 PM, said:

I tend to try and sound like that man vs. wild guy when I do the wildlife thing. I also skip between (a bad) British accent that turns into Australian, an Australian one, an Indian one, and a bad Russian one when I interact with other speakers. I use a redneck voice if I'm actually trying to kill people, and I have my voice too, some southern United States accent mixed with British.
I started with a light british/australian accent, which devolved into an voice like TotalBiscuits, then it devolved into his voice with an american accent, after that I lost track and still forced a modified version of my voice, but I don't think I could describe it to you other than loud and deeper than my normal voice. I feel sorry for the people listening, they probably had to turn down their volume because I think I was accidentally projecting my voice :lol:. I tried to make it sound like an announcer, but I just couldn't keep the voice while trying to figure out what to say, modify my voice, AND play the game. People kept shooting at me in the second match, and I got bored (it happens, and mayhem usually ensues after I do), so I started firing back.

bad russian... I'll have to try that one

"GET OUT OF HERE STALKER!"

Edited by Null_Wing, February 16 2013 - 11:15 PM.

Professional Freelance Bum
When The Subject Of Spam Is Broached, Our Sparing Human Intellects Instantly Assume The Most Ingratiating Form Of Anger Imaginable. (and we tend to start our own spam for fun after that)


#6 Conquistador

Conquistador

    Holy Roman Emperor

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 1,176 posts
  • LocationAt the back of the North Wind

Posted February 16 2013 - 11:30 PM

I'm surprised you aren't already doing this on a commentary stream/youtube.
Posted Image

#7 Scroticus42

Scroticus42

    Advanced Member

  • Full Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 135 posts

Posted February 17 2013 - 12:36 AM

I would find this pretty funny in DM, I still might shoot you on accident, but I would get a kick out of it.

#8 Pirits

Pirits

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 655 posts
  • LocationMobile, Alabama (USA)

Posted February 17 2013 - 04:38 AM

View PostNull_Wing, on February 16 2013 - 11:13 PM, said:

View PostPirits, on February 16 2013 - 11:03 PM, said:

I tend to try and sound like that man vs. wild guy when I do the wildlife thing. I also skip between (a bad) British accent that turns into Australian, an Australian one, an Indian one, and a bad Russian one when I interact with other speakers. I use a redneck voice if I'm actually trying to kill people, and I have my voice too, some southern United States accent mixed with British.
I started with a light british/australian accent, which devolved into an voice like TotalBiscuits, then it devolved into his voice with an american accent, after that I lost track and still forced a modified version of my voice, but I don't think I could describe it to you other than loud and deeper than my normal voice. I feel sorry for the people listening, they probably had to turn down their volume because I think I was accidentally projecting my voice :lol:. I tried to make it sound like an announcer, but I just couldn't keep the voice while trying to figure out what to say, modify my voice, AND play the game. People kept shooting at me in the second match, and I got bored (it happens, and mayhem usually ensues after I do), so I started firing back.

bad russian... I'll have to try that one

"GET OUT OF HERE STALKER!"

Yeah it's hard to multi-task and get shot at at the same time.


View PostConquistador, on February 16 2013 - 11:30 PM, said:

I'm surprised you aren't already doing this on a commentary stream/youtube.

I wish my computer were awesome enough for a recording program, if it were you'd see lots of me trolling.


View PostScroticus42, on February 17 2013 - 12:36 AM, said:

I would find this pretty funny in DM, I still might shoot you on accident, but I would get a kick out of it.

Most people seem to.
"What am I doing on top of this Sentium owned spire at a place we call Origin? Hard-core parkour? NO, I'm being a derpy chimera. OH! I can see my house from here."
​On a separate note - "Cover me, I'm commentating."
Spoiler

#9 Wasabi_Wei

Wasabi_Wei

    Advanced Member

  • Full Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 942 posts
  • LocationMadison, Wisconsin, USA, Earth

Posted February 17 2013 - 07:11 AM

Narrating one's own stream that way would be funny, but if it were on the game's VoIP I would find it annoying no matter how good it was. Nice idea, but my personal take on it would be mic spam. Maybe I'm a bit cranky and old. :}
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world. - Grateful Dead lyric, but really true.

Just Saying: "If an officer of the law expects to be treated as such, then they had better act as one and uphold our laws and Rights in the pursuit of Justice."

#10 LesbianCharizard

LesbianCharizard

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPip
  • 27 posts
  • LocationBuenos Aires, Argentina

Posted February 17 2013 - 07:40 AM

I like your idea +1

In a future there will be more tools at your disposal for your MorganFreeman impersonator :)

#11 Null_Wing

Null_Wing

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 337 posts
  • LocationThe Zone, Harmont

Posted February 17 2013 - 07:46 AM

View PostLesbianCharizard, on February 17 2013 - 07:40 AM, said:

I like your idea +1

In a future there will be more tools at your disposal for your MorganFreeman impersonator :)
He can always sound like darth vader *cough* voice mod *cough*

View PostWasabi_Wei, on February 17 2013 - 07:11 AM, said:

Narrating one's own stream that way would be funny, but if it were on the game's VoIP I would find it annoying no matter how good it was. Nice idea, but my personal take on it would be mic spam. Maybe I'm a bit cranky and old. :}
Yes you are :P but it's a bit different when the guy is following you around narrating on your actions than some random guy who's across the map from you. I guess only one guy gets that experience at a time while the others get to just be annoyed, except for the person the guy you're following is firing at... unless that person is you.

A few people when I tried it (thanks for the idea btw), thought that it was annoying at first (though they didn't mention it at the time, it was at the end of the match that they revealed their thoughts) then began to like it as I progressed through the match.

Edited by Null_Wing, February 17 2013 - 07:53 AM.

Professional Freelance Bum
When The Subject Of Spam Is Broached, Our Sparing Human Intellects Instantly Assume The Most Ingratiating Form Of Anger Imaginable. (and we tend to start our own spam for fun after that)


#12 Hilljack

Hilljack

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 71 posts
  • LocationVirginia, US

Posted February 17 2013 - 08:03 AM

I think it's a great idea. I remember enjoying your commentary in a previous match. Though you weren't doing any of this at the time I can vouch for your general silliness and propensity for shenanigans. That's right, shenananigans. Anyone that doesn't like it can just mute you and get on with their game.
PSA: Follow the white arrow, not the red dot.

#13 ReachH

ReachH

    Advanced Member

  • Full Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 2,459 posts
  • LocationUK

Posted February 17 2013 - 08:16 AM

Yes plz, Morgan Freeman + eSports

View Post[HWK]HUGHES, on October 23 2013 - 06:01 PM, said:

Development happens.


Posted Image


#14 phed

phed

    Advanced Member

  • Full Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 722 posts
  • LocationSouthern California

Posted February 17 2013 - 08:42 AM

Yes please, and add me as a friend.

#15 Pirits

Pirits

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 655 posts
  • LocationMobile, Alabama (USA)

Posted February 17 2013 - 05:46 PM

Lost of stuff to reply to, I don't want to leave anyone hanging...

View Postphed, on February 17 2013 - 08:42 AM, said:

Yes please, and add me as a friend.

OK :)


View PostReachH, on February 17 2013 - 08:16 AM, said:

Yes plz, Morgan Freeman + eSports

I'll give it a shot, so far I just sound old.

View PostHilljack, on February 17 2013 - 08:03 AM, said:

I think it's a great idea. I remember enjoying your commentary in a previous match. Though you weren't doing any of this at the time I can vouch for your general silliness and propensity for shenanigans. That's right, shenananigans. Anyone that doesn't like it can just mute you and get on with their game.

I'm going to give it another shot after I'm done updating this thread, US east-DM servers.


View PostNull_Wing, on February 17 2013 - 07:46 AM, said:

View PostLesbianCharizard, on February 17 2013 - 07:40 AM, said:

I like your idea +1

In a future there will be more tools at your disposal for your MorganFreeman impersonator :)
He can always sound like darth vader *cough* voice mod *cough*

View PostWasabi_Wei, on February 17 2013 - 07:11 AM, said:

Narrating one's own stream that way would be funny, but if it were on the game's VoIP I would find it annoying no matter how good it was. Nice idea, but my personal take on it would be mic spam. Maybe I'm a bit cranky and old. :}
Yes you are :P but it's a bit different when the guy is following you around narrating on your actions than some random guy who's across the map from you. I guess only one guy gets that experience at a time while the others get to just be annoyed, except for the person the guy you're following is firing at... unless that person is you.

A few people when I tried it (thanks for the idea btw), thought that it was annoying at first (though they didn't mention it at the time, it was at the end of the match that they revealed their thoughts) then began to like it as I progressed through the match.

When I narrate someone's actions I try to keep eye contact on the target, can't give a running commentary on something you can't see.


View PostLesbianCharizard, on February 17 2013 - 07:40 AM, said:

I like your idea +1

In a future there will be more tools at your disposal for your MorganFreeman impersonator :)

I just realized you are named LesbianCharizard, good job grabbing that before anyone else could and thanks for the support.


View PostWasabi_Wei, on February 17 2013 - 07:11 AM, said:

Narrating one's own stream that way would be funny, but if it were on the game's VoIP I would find it annoying no matter how good it was. Nice idea, but my personal take on it would be mic spam. Maybe I'm a bit cranky and old. :}

If someone doesn't like my narrating I'll be as polite as I can and tone it down, but if the number of people not liking it outnumber the number of people approving of it I'll shut it. I try to be polite and take everyone's thoughts into consideration. After all, it's easier to make friends than to deal with enemies.

Note: I will attempt to reply to all statements unless specified otherwise, I don't like the feeling of almost ignoring someone. And it's a bump for my thread.
"What am I doing on top of this Sentium owned spire at a place we call Origin? Hard-core parkour? NO, I'm being a derpy chimera. OH! I can see my house from here."
​On a separate note - "Cover me, I'm commentating."
Spoiler

#16 Xuande

Xuande

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 478 posts
  • LocationShai Hulud

Posted February 17 2013 - 06:15 PM

Haha! I wish i was there for that!
Ol' Betsy || CR-T Recruit   Jethro || Raider
Jim Bob || Beserker    Big Bertha || Brawler
Bubba || Bruiser            Billy-Bob || Technician
Bobby-Joe || Reaper
My name is pronounced (Shuahn-duuh) not (Juan-dee).

#17 h0B0

h0B0

    Non Sequitur Leprechaun

  • Full Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 4,143 posts
  • Location[delete for trolling] --defter

Posted February 17 2013 - 06:30 PM

pirits id like to hear that.

Plague and i have been waiting for spectator mode so we could cast games together.

Click me! I dare you.

Posted Image

View Post[HWK]HUGHES, on March 15 2013 - 08:35 PM, said:

Oh don't always listen to h0B0. Lol.


#18 Pirits

Pirits

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 655 posts
  • LocationMobile, Alabama (USA)

Posted February 17 2013 - 08:46 PM

View PostXuande, on February 17 2013 - 06:15 PM, said:

Haha! I wish i was there for that!

Yeah, but I had about four 'haters' last session.


View Posth0B0, on February 17 2013 - 06:30 PM, said:

pirits id like to hear that.

Plague and i have been waiting for spectator mode so we could cast games together.

Thanks I'd like that too so I don't have to hope I can get somewhere high and hope a sharpshooter doesn't notice me.
"What am I doing on top of this Sentium owned spire at a place we call Origin? Hard-core parkour? NO, I'm being a derpy chimera. OH! I can see my house from here."
​On a separate note - "Cover me, I'm commentating."
Spoiler

#19 h0B0

h0B0

    Non Sequitur Leprechaun

  • Full Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 4,143 posts
  • Location[delete for trolling] --defter

Posted February 17 2013 - 08:48 PM

View PostPirits, on February 17 2013 - 08:46 PM, said:

Thanks I'd like that too so I don't have to hope I can get somewhere high and hope a sharpshooter doesn't notice me.

There is a nice spot in prosk. not sure how to reach it tho.

Are you ingame friend with i?

Click me! I dare you.

Posted Image

View Post[HWK]HUGHES, on March 15 2013 - 08:35 PM, said:

Oh don't always listen to h0B0. Lol.


#20 Pirits

Pirits

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 655 posts
  • LocationMobile, Alabama (USA)

Posted February 17 2013 - 08:51 PM

View Posth0B0, on February 17 2013 - 08:48 PM, said:

View PostPirits, on February 17 2013 - 08:46 PM, said:

Thanks I'd like that too so I don't have to hope I can get somewhere high and hope a sharpshooter doesn't notice me.

There is a nice spot in prosk. not sure how to reach it tho.

Are you ingame friend with i?

Nah I left my game, got a bit too bored when it got to two others and both of which were haters of the narration. But I've learned how to get up on top of a out of play building in prosk and a medium one as well...
"What am I doing on top of this Sentium owned spire at a place we call Origin? Hard-core parkour? NO, I'm being a derpy chimera. OH! I can see my house from here."
​On a separate note - "Cover me, I'm commentating."
Spoiler




1 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users