Worst Character Voice
Mimi Miyagi
Danika for the OhMyGawd Like TOTALLY fur sure!
xuemin
definitely Danika =/ you hear her and it's "WTF?!" while Shiro just seems to sound like the stereotypical bad guy with wooden acting and generic lines
Konrow
danika has the most terrible voice ever. does not fit her at all
Lyphen
Shiro, Danika, Togo, Rhea, The kid at the Minister's place...
Everyone except the player voice and Mhenlo.
Everyone except the player voice and Mhenlo.
Mtank325
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Originally Posted by MistressYichi
Danika, Shiro, and Elder Rhea all should be shot IMO.
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Beat_Go_Stick
Elder Rhea in 1st with her "shim" voice
Danika in 2nd with her "Whiney Valley" voice
Danika in 2nd with her "Whiney Valley" voice
Vermilion
Ima say Togo..I haven't had the sound on for more than the first 3 missions, but I have a problem with an old man sounding like a little kid.
Mhenlo and Shiro are bleh, but not horrible.
Mhenlo and Shiro are bleh, but not horrible.
Hermessar
Don't get me started, GW is the best game with the worst voice acting.
Though I do think the quality of it improved with factions.
I'm thinking about voices like Mhenlo and the voice of the Emperor. Elder Rea isn't bad.
I must have skipped one to many scenematics because I can't really remember Danika speaking. So overall, the voices (besides Shiro and that fortune teller) weren't to bad.
Tyria though... The voices in there were just depressing. I especially remember the maguuma voices, Evinnia and Saidra, those dwarves sounded retarted aswell. And that horrible seer voice! Not fitting and forced, what was the director/voice actor thinking?
And what's with people thinking the seer and Glint are male? No compliment indeed.
The attempt at drama was the drama itself. And it was outright depressing. Only char that kind of passes the test is that leader of the White Mantle.
Though I do think the quality of it improved with factions.
I'm thinking about voices like Mhenlo and the voice of the Emperor. Elder Rea isn't bad.
I must have skipped one to many scenematics because I can't really remember Danika speaking. So overall, the voices (besides Shiro and that fortune teller) weren't to bad.
Tyria though... The voices in there were just depressing. I especially remember the maguuma voices, Evinnia and Saidra, those dwarves sounded retarted aswell. And that horrible seer voice! Not fitting and forced, what was the director/voice actor thinking?
And what's with people thinking the seer and Glint are male? No compliment indeed.
The attempt at drama was the drama itself. And it was outright depressing. Only char that kind of passes the test is that leader of the White Mantle.
Count to Potato
Well i say chinese togo sounds.... horrible but the fortune teller has an excuse (look at her/him???) i say its rhea she sounds like a desperate ----
Cjlr
The voice acting usually isn't the problem. Most of them are okay, although there are a few NPCs who deserve to have their tongues ripped out.
But oh, the lines they're given! I don't see how you could make them sound good! It's like the author intended it to be full of camp but forgot to tell the editors.
But oh, the lines they're given! I don't see how you could make them sound good! It's like the author intended it to be full of camp but forgot to tell the editors.
Andy_M
Nah, the voice acting is pretty bad in both games.
KvanCetre
Danika and Shiro have always bothered me...Danika is my number 1 though.
Sorry, Anet... but honestly, it sounds like you hired community college actors who had no idea about their characters to do the voicing. No offense, community college actors...
Sorry, Anet... but honestly, it sounds like you hired community college actors who had no idea about their characters to do the voicing. No offense, community college actors...
KvanCetre
Thought I'd add my worst choice for Prophecies...
The Seer from infusion quest.
Anyone who disagrees hasn't had to sit through that cutscene more than once.
The Seer from infusion quest.
Anyone who disagrees hasn't had to sit through that cutscene more than once.
lyra_song
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Originally Posted by KvanCetre
Sorry, Anet... but honestly, it sounds like you hired community college actors who had no idea about their characters to do the voicing. No offense, community college actors...
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An actor can only do so much given a script. Its up to the director to envision how the whole thing is gonna come together.
The director obviously didn't say "Cut cut, that sounds wrong." when it came to Danika's lines >.>
Sir Skullcrasher
I rather listen to robot talking than hearing these clowns! 
Anti-Theory
GHOSTLY HERO!!!!!!
I didn't even have to read this friggin' thread, it just popped into my head. I HATE his raspy voice.
But for Cantha? - Mmmmmmm, I'd say that little kid at the end of Cho's Estate. He sounds like he's speaking wiht a Japanese accent in one sentance, then an American one in every other. Its like they alternated.
I didn't even have to read this friggin' thread, it just popped into my head. I HATE his raspy voice.
But for Cantha? - Mmmmmmm, I'd say that little kid at the end of Cho's Estate. He sounds like he's speaking wiht a Japanese accent in one sentance, then an American one in every other. Its like they alternated.
Deepjay
classic thread 
Danika imo is a disgrace to all things vocal, with Shiro coming a close second.
God how can someone record voices that bad and actually think them passable. Even on a low budget, you could easily get one of the coders or even a dog to voice act better than some of the factions actors.
Cringe factor 90
God i hope chapter 3 improves on this, it totally destroys the immersion on what can sometimes be enjoyable cutscenes.
Danika imo is a disgrace to all things vocal, with Shiro coming a close second.
God how can someone record voices that bad and actually think them passable. Even on a low budget, you could easily get one of the coders or even a dog to voice act better than some of the factions actors.
Cringe factor 90
God i hope chapter 3 improves on this, it totally destroys the immersion on what can sometimes be enjoyable cutscenes.
jackie
I turn voice down during cutscenes to keep some kind of immersion.
I don't remember another game with similar quality of voice acting, starts wondering if the b-rated acting was done on purpose... ^^
I guess they don't have enough money to hire proper acting/voice directing, but in the end we get some pretty good humour
I don't remember another game with similar quality of voice acting, starts wondering if the b-rated acting was done on purpose... ^^
I guess they don't have enough money to hire proper acting/voice directing, but in the end we get some pretty good humour
Farin
I'd have to say the Fortune Teller and Elder Rhea. They give me the creeps.
Navaros
There is no one worst in my view, all of them are very very bad, they are all the worst.
Ditto for the voice acting in Chapter 1.
Ditto for the voice acting in Chapter 1.
Master Togo
Students...
Master Togo is very please that you find Danika to have the most annoying voice, and not myself.
Danika does have a very odd voice, I think it has something to do with her love for Brats Dolls as a young Child.
I therefore figured it was a better idea to send Mhenlo to deal with her... and her lovely voice later in the game.
Now Master Togo was to work on improving his voice, so if you excuse me.
Master Togo is very please that you find Danika to have the most annoying voice, and not myself.
Danika does have a very odd voice, I think it has something to do with her love for Brats Dolls as a young Child.
I therefore figured it was a better idea to send Mhenlo to deal with her... and her lovely voice later in the game.
Now Master Togo was to work on improving his voice, so if you excuse me.
Dr Strangelove
Beware....
The Harvest...
Ceremony!
Rinse and repeat 10,000 times during that cutscene.
The Harvest...
Ceremony!
Rinse and repeat 10,000 times during that cutscene.
Master Togo
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Originally Posted by Dr Strangelove
Beware....
The Harvest... Ceremony! Rinse and repeat 10,000 times during that cutscene. |
Even I, the great Master Togo finds that cutscene to be very painful. But at the same time very funny.
Energizer Deth Buni
But everyone forgot about the Hispanic voiced Stone Summit that kills Rurik in the Shiverpeaks..... Cheech Marin FTW
KvanCetre
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But everyone forgot about the Hispanic voiced Stone Summit that kills Rurik in the Shiverpeaks..... Cheech Marin FTW
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AnnaCloud9
Boreas Seabed must have quite the nightlife, because poor Elder Rhea sounds like she ties one on night after night, all the while puffing down a carton of Marlboro's finest.
In Prophecies, my favorite cutscene I just love to hate (yes, this was meant to confuse you!) is the Chosen being escorted out by the Shining Blade.
"Please don't hurt us!" I still giggle about it months later :P
As far as the best voice-to-role-to-voice acting, the Emporer (Factions) wins my vote.
In Prophecies, my favorite cutscene I just love to hate (yes, this was meant to confuse you!) is the Chosen being escorted out by the Shining Blade.
"Please don't hurt us!" I still giggle about it months later :P
As far as the best voice-to-role-to-voice acting, the Emporer (Factions) wins my vote.
Maria The Princess
Danika
markus_thom
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Originally Posted by Ristaron
I wish we could make polls on this forum, but this will have to suffice.
Cantha has introduced a variety of excellent things. Zodiac weapons, alliances, new guild halls, and more. But unfortunately it is plagued with people who have TERRIBLE voices! Post here who you think has the worst voice of all the characters. My choices: 1. Elder Rhea 2. The Fortune Teller 3. Master Togo or Kuunavang (they're tied) Also, including a witty explanation of what they sound like to you will elevate the fun  |
I seriously thought it was glint lol.
CorstedPirate
Double post, sorry.
CorstedPirate
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Originally Posted by shadowfell
the worst voice I have ever heard comes from the nahpui quarter mission, at the end..that woman omg... it sounds like what happens when a bubble headed porn star tries to act..
will ...... you be taking ..us to eternal.... ....paradise? Then Shiro cuts in with... "yesssss.. you will become my slave" or something equally said.. and at this point.. you can que the porn groove soundtrack and kick the bubbles companion out of the picture.. or not.... lol *screams* |
jackie
Beware...
The Harvest..
Ceremony!
The Harvest..
Ceremony!
Charqus
Theyre all terrible...
(gay voice) oh erm... ermm.... let------us------go-----kil-----some----char..................
(gay voice) oh erm... ermm.... let------us------go-----kil-----some----char..................
rollntider
Elder Rhea sounds like she smokes 20 packs a day
Danika sounds like a reject from a 80's valley girl sitcom.
Togo, Mhenlo and SHiro are OK, they just need some work.
Danika sounds like a reject from a 80's valley girl sitcom.
Togo, Mhenlo and SHiro are OK, they just need some work.
Buzzer
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Anyone remember who won this contest in Prophecies? Is it that.....E.T.-wannabe who infuses our armor?
I remember ppl hate his "....agonizing touch~~~~~" line the most (me included). I vote Danika this time around though. |
Though I haven't played Factions yet, that "agonising touch" line from The Seer in Iron Mines is truly terrible.
The acting and writing is mostly pretty poor. One thing I hate is when they say Just-a-car Hablion.
mdfbane
Seems a lot of peeps agree.
1. Shiro
2. Danika
3. (as above) The Seer
Honourable mention to the girl in Nahpui Quarter who says "are you taking us to paradise".
Worst Factions cutscene: I was going to say when Shiro slays the Emperor in the Harvest Temple. (Watching it made me think of Max Payne and how to effectively represent states of madness.) But, I just realised that the cutscene at the palace where Shiro slays Togo is actually the worst for trying to do something evocative and failing so miserably. (The cut away to the bonsai plant? WTH? SO badly staged, SO rushed!)
Worst Prophecies cutscene: The Seer in the Iron Mines mission. The really terrible part about this one is that when doing an infusion run, there is always ONE PERSON who doesn't skip it. I've seen this cutscene waaaay too many times. LOL
Playing through Factions I wished, once and for all, that ANet would either a. put some effort and time into telling the story properly or b. (and given that a. is unlikely to happen, the preferred option) remove the cutscenes altogether. I would much rather see a well-presented text/image slideshow at mission towns to further the story rather than these half-assed cutscenes.
1. Shiro
2. Danika
3. (as above) The Seer
Honourable mention to the girl in Nahpui Quarter who says "are you taking us to paradise".
Worst Factions cutscene: I was going to say when Shiro slays the Emperor in the Harvest Temple. (Watching it made me think of Max Payne and how to effectively represent states of madness.) But, I just realised that the cutscene at the palace where Shiro slays Togo is actually the worst for trying to do something evocative and failing so miserably. (The cut away to the bonsai plant? WTH? SO badly staged, SO rushed!)
Worst Prophecies cutscene: The Seer in the Iron Mines mission. The really terrible part about this one is that when doing an infusion run, there is always ONE PERSON who doesn't skip it. I've seen this cutscene waaaay too many times. LOL
Playing through Factions I wished, once and for all, that ANet would either a. put some effort and time into telling the story properly or b. (and given that a. is unlikely to happen, the preferred option) remove the cutscenes altogether. I would much rather see a well-presented text/image slideshow at mission towns to further the story rather than these half-assed cutscenes.
jackie
Maybe Bonsai Plant had secret relationship with Togo and it was just an image showing a mourning plant.
Smasher/Devourer
They're all terrible in their own special ways, but I think Danika annoys me the most.
Also, I don't know if it really counts as a "voice," but I refuse to have Talon Silverwing in my party because he won't stop making those damned noises. I don't know who at ANet thought it would be a good idea to have a henchman who makes sounds like a grunting bird every two seconds, but they should receive a boot to the head.
Also, I don't know if it really counts as a "voice," but I refuse to have Talon Silverwing in my party because he won't stop making those damned noises. I don't know who at ANet thought it would be a good idea to have a henchman who makes sounds like a grunting bird every two seconds, but they should receive a boot to the head.
angshuman
Wait a second... are we talking about:
The worst voice is a subjective matter, but Danika probably takes the prize.
Now, as for dialogue and voice-acting, it's a much harder contest since Guild Wars' dialogues are terrible, and the game probably has the worst voice-acting I have ever seen in any game this side of Zero Wing. Here are some of the worst exchanges that I can recall (combination of abysmal dialogue and unbearable voice-acting):
I actually felt Master Togo's voice acting was reasonably done, as were some of the Deldrimor dwarves'. Even Prince Rurik's character was reasonably voiced IMO. As annoying the character might be, the image of the righteous knight did come through.
- Bad-sounding Voice?
- Badly-written Dialogue?
- Bad voice-acting of what is otherwise reasonably well-written dialogue?
The worst voice is a subjective matter, but Danika probably takes the prize.
Now, as for dialogue and voice-acting, it's a much harder contest since Guild Wars' dialogues are terrible, and the game probably has the worst voice-acting I have ever seen in any game this side of Zero Wing. Here are some of the worst exchanges that I can recall (combination of abysmal dialogue and unbearable voice-acting):
- Player's dialogue in the exchange between Seer and Player in Iron Mines. Pay special attention to the lines "Why us?" and "Go on, we're listening." You can clearly picture a person reading out the dialogue from a script, it's that bad.
- In general, most of the Players' lines are horribly voice-acted, although the dialogues themselves are sometimes OK.
- Most of Shiro's dialogues. Bad dialogue, bad acting. Muhahaha FTW. Who wrote these, an 8-year old?
- Most of Lich's dialogues. Bad dialogue, not-so-bad acting. "All of Teeeria will be mine! Muhahaha!" Sigh.
I actually felt Master Togo's voice acting was reasonably done, as were some of the Deldrimor dwarves'. Even Prince Rurik's character was reasonably voiced IMO. As annoying the character might be, the image of the righteous knight did come through.
Poison Ivy
Shiro - Get someone with a voice NOT so idoitic (For crist sakes the whole Cantha is afraid of him, how CAN he be a idoit that only knows how to fight)
Kuunavang - I don't know where to begin... But personally it should be someone with a deep voice, that can hiss, and is male. (And have him make love to Glint !)
Kuunavang - I don't know where to begin... But personally it should be someone with a deep voice, that can hiss, and is male. (And have him make love to Glint !)
sabretalon
Elder (Chris) Rhea for me.
The voice overs are so bad. I would have thought that by not doing any lip synching they would have spent more time on getting the voices right? Infact they would have been better using bad lip synching to make it look like a badly dubbed martial arts movie!
The voice overs are so bad. I would have thought that by not doing any lip synching they would have spent more time on getting the voices right? Infact they would have been better using bad lip synching to make it look like a badly dubbed martial arts movie!