Accents/languages

[KEVBAZ]

I think no matter where ofp2 is set there should be "voice sets" available, for example so we are not limited to american accents for british troop addons, or russian lingo with the argentine troops, of cause this isnt just for british or agentine addons but all new troop addons that are produced, certainly a wide range of different accents/languages would be a most welcome addition

[theavonlady]

To round out this idea, it would be nice to allow for custom language addons.

This would include full replacements for all the standard sound clips used in official OFP2 missions.

This way, let's say, if there's a standard voice file for "go, go, go", a mission maker could refer to the same clip file name but specify some new LanguageModWEST/EAST/RESISTANCE statement for within the MISSION.SQM file.

[Baron Hurlothrumbo IIX]

Bit if ivrywan spiks wi thir naturil accent thin naebody'll be able tae unnerstan em, ken?
Ah cwidna staun haein tae explain masel tae ivry buggir so's they ken fit am on aboot.

[Hellfish6]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Baron Hurlothrumbo IIX @<hidden> 30 April 2003,12:32)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Bit if ivrywan spiks wi thir naturil accent thin naebody&#39;ll be able tae unnerstan em, ken?
Ah cwidna staun haein tae explain masel tae ivry buggir so&#39;s they ken fit am on aboot.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
LOL. But as long as we had subtitles, we shouldn&#39;t have a problem. Case in point: Battle over Hokkaido&#39;s mod. I&#39;d love to have voice files for those Japanese units in their own language.

[theavonlady]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Hellfish6 @<hidden> 30 April 2003,20:42)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Case in point: Battle over Hokkaido&#39;s mod. I&#39;d love to have voice files for those Japanese units in their own language.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Yep. Just like in Woody Allen&#39;s "What&#39;s Up, Tiger Lilly?". http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KEVBAZ]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Bit if ivrywan spiks wi thir naturil accent thin naebody&#39;ll be able tae unnerstan em, ken?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

That dont matter, how many people know russian? or on the otherside of the coin how many know english? its having the choice thats important

[LaPoieto]

Yes we do need more accents. A good game allways needs a good Scottish set&#33;&#33;&#33; http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[deathguy]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Baron Hurlothrumbo IIX @<hidden> 30 April 2003,13:32)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Bit if ivrywan spiks wi thir naturil accent thin naebody&#39;ll be able tae unnerstan em, ken?
Ah cwidna staun haein tae explain masel tae ivry buggir so&#39;s they ken fit am on aboot.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
anyone would mind translating what he just said? I can hardly read, especially is second line http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif

well, I think it should be unable....but I guess BIS did not think of it since theyre was only US and Russian soldier at the start....but behing able to had like a French, Canadian, etc soldier addon and be able to make them theyre own voice would be nice

[Baron Hurlothrumbo IIX]

But if everyone speaks with their natural accent then noone will be able to understand them.  I could not stand having to explain myself to everyone so that they understand what I am talking about.

Joking aside, I would like this idea http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Its always good to have more options.

[MP Studio]

And plz make like in OFP1 a european version. But plz dont make the americans speak german in the german selection ok? And if its possible plz let the vietcong speak their language (dont know what is there language http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )

[[Ash]]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (MP Studio @<hidden> 01 May 2003,14:39)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">And plz make like in OFP1 a european version. But plz dont make the americans speak german in the german selection ok? And if its possible plz let the vietcong speak their language (dont know what is there language  http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Er... Vietnamese? http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[CuteQA]

i would like to hear both side speak their native lauguages(with english subtitle http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )  in ofp2,  not just english with strange accent http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KEVBAZ]

well the the announcement of multi theatres ther should be lots of accents and languages in ofp2 http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Spy17]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">To round out this idea, it would be nice to allow for custom language addons.
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Good idea&#33;
I remember in the early OFP days the radio system was one of the most criticised parts of OFP.

Together with the subtitles option  this would be a nice way to learn some words in other languages&#33;

[haunted]

If they do the British, do them properly, believe it or not we dont all speak like the queen. http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif

[Cannon Fodder]

&#39;This is tae Sicks O&#39;Clok noos. Belt up.&#39; - Tom Leonard

Speaking of radio, if we&#39;re in 1970s Vietnam, wouldn&#39;t it be better to just shout or whisper orders in the jungle (Depending on Stealth/Aware status)? Not every order was conducted via the radio, you know. Especially when you have to keep in contact with base camp via a radioman, wearing a bulky radio &#39;backpack&#39;. I&#39;d prefer some decent spoken orders (with subtitles) if you&#39;re fighting in the jungle.

[Heatseeker]

I already posted my concern bout this issue in another thread, it would be great to have vietnamese, russian and other voices with subtitles, would really add to the realism and immersion of the game http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif .

[Dubble0zero]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Heatseeker @<hidden> 10 May 2003,18:19)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I already posted my concern bout this issue in another thread, it would be great to have vietnamese, russian and other voices with subtitles, would really add to the realism and immersion of the game http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif .[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Realism, I think someone have seen way too much austin powers... http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

But seriously, it would be great to have... http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Jinef]

Talking of subtitles use the sub one at the bottom, not that huge thing that blankets out half the screen.

Also make them a more clear font and have an option of changing their colour

[Dubble0zero]

I think that they should be made as movie subtitles, the text can have background, and there should be options to change the collour of both the background and the text... (and the abillity to have the background transparent)

And it should as everything else be an option... http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Milkman]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (deathguy @<hidden> 30 April 2003,19:55)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Baron Hurlothrumbo IIX @<hidden> 30 April 2003,13:32)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Bit if ivrywan spiks wi thir naturil accent thin naebody&#39;ll be able tae unnerstan em, ken?
Ah cwidna staun haein tae explain masel tae ivry buggir so&#39;s they ken fit am on aboot.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
anyone would mind translating what he just said? I can hardly read, especially is second line http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif

well, I think it should be unable....but I guess BIS did not think of it since theyre was only US and Russian soldier at the start....but behing able to had like a French, Canadian, etc soldier addon and be able to make them theyre own voice would be nice[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Translation:

But what is everyone speaks with their natural accent, then nobody will be able to understand them? And when I try to explain myself to every bugger so they can think I am a Robot.

http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif


I would love the Idea of regional accents in the game. Like a Texan accent, y&#39;all.  http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif  Although some of the folks in OFP seem to already have an accent.

[Baron Hurlothrumbo IIX]

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But what is everyone speaks with their natural accent, then nobody will be able to understand them? And when I try to explain myself to every bugger so they can think I am a Robot.

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Not even close http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
I already translated myself above http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[cideway]

Australian accents would be good but for christs sake don&#39;t makem sound like the Croc Hunter.

[theavonlady]

This thread has lost touch with reality.

Installing an engine that can take a sound file and convert it to any accent you want is just not going to happen.

What would be useful is for BIS to introduce the ability to easily install mods that allow local language voice files to substitute the default set that OFP comes with.

This would serve 2 functions:

1. Local players could set East, West and/or Resistance sides to use different VOICE PBO files, for example.

2. Missions with country specific addons could require the install of that country&#39;s VOICE PBO mod file.

A Crocidile Dundy voice mod? Why not&#33; http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Eviscerator]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (haunted @<hidden> 10 May 2003,15:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If they do the British, do them properly, believe it or not we dont all speak like the queen.  http://www.flashpoint1985.com/ikonboard301/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Or fucking cockneys...

[RalphWiggum]

For OFP2, could we please have foreign laguage support(for text messages in game, like chatting) already made? With OFP CWC, BIS had to make several patches for different languages, and players in Far East Asia did not get to enjoy OFPR since there were no patch for it.

With simple things like this, I think products can reach wider audience at less cost. There are two things to come in foreign laguage and games. One is to localize the whole game, so people can use interface in their own laguage, and the other is to have only crucial functions such as chatting enabled. First one costs more since you guys have to seek a translator firm, but second, if you are a bit thick faced, can get away with. most people can understand simple game words like "campaign" and "single player".

[Jinef]

I speak like the queen&#33;

Bu yeah anyway, getting a nice sense of the military and it&#39;s soldiers attitude could be improved on by this. Certainly in the British military there is shitloads of good humoured rivalry and everyone calls everyone else wanker, git etc. Unless of course it&#39;s formal talk between ranks.

Also having voice commands would be good ad hearing yourself more on the radio. Also if the radios on alive/dead bodies could be audible to people in the vicinity would give a good atmosphere and add another element to stealth missions, radio off or radio silence.

[Acro]

What do u mean with the queen ? Formal language like some butler speaks in movies ?

I&#39;d like to hear brittish accent like in the Emmerdale tv-series or something.    http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif