I like the music in GW a lot. It was well done enough that I wanted to get the soundtrack (which comes with the collector's edition, that I did not have). Certainly a step above most online games out there.
That said, the recent change to the game's music was poorly implemented. They said the change would make the music "more varied". This is not true at all. It is less varied. The towns play more than one song, but it is the *same* set of a few songs played over and over with no regard to the general area they are in. I hear the same music in Ascalon that I do in LA that I do in Droknar's that I do in Ember Light Camp, and in all of the mission areas. I cannot see the point in that. And there are some musics that were previously heard in some towns, that I do not hear anywhere now.
This change was silly and I think they should put it back the way it was... there is far less variety in the music now. I'm glad they used the few songs in the game that weren't previously used, but the towns and outposts need fixing.
Music changes = no good
FVC
Gigashadow
Yeah I'm not a big fan of the change.
I really liked the Ember Light Camp town music before, it was very graceful and sad, and really made it feel like you'd reached the end of something big. But that music is no longer there, and is outside in Perdition Rock now. Instead they play either some weird scottish or Debussy-like music in town.
I really liked the Ember Light Camp town music before, it was very graceful and sad, and really made it feel like you'd reached the end of something big. But that music is no longer there, and is outside in Perdition Rock now. Instead they play either some weird scottish or Debussy-like music in town.
Kazahana
meh i dont listen to game music i rather like winamp or nothing at all
Ayashi
I actually liked the music update 
Tactical-Dillusions
I liked the music update, it was refreshing.
I do think a mini jukebox would be far better. Most games allow you to choose the tracks to play at any time...why not GW?
I do think a mini jukebox would be far better. Most games allow you to choose the tracks to play at any time...why not GW?
Axle_Fieshe
No point whinin bout it. Just turn it off and listen to somethin else.
Da Cebuano
You miss the point, why did you even post -_-
Anyway, I never noticed it much really, although in general, the music in GW was really repititive and uninspired, when I started, the music in the pre sear was just right, until you realize its the same music everywhere you go. Then i started using music outside. Still I can imagine people w/ slower PCs will have to stick it out.
Anyway, I never noticed it much really, although in general, the music in GW was really repititive and uninspired, when I started, the music in the pre sear was just right, until you realize its the same music everywhere you go. Then i started using music outside. Still I can imagine people w/ slower PCs will have to stick it out.
FVC
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Yeah I'm not a big fan of the change.
I really liked the Ember Light Camp town music before, it was very graceful and sad, and really made it feel like you'd reached the end of something big. But that music is no longer there, and is outside in Perdition Rock now. Instead they play either some weird scottish or Debussy-like music in town. |
Perhaps they could add an option to be able to set which tracks we want to play in each area. This could be done with a simple text file outside of the game. Whatever they do, I hope they don't leave it like it is now, because it DOES make me want to turn off the game music and listen to something else, especially after hearing the same few tracks in every single town I go to - ugh.
Serps
I would pay money for more music. Say, .99c per track? 
Lasareth
I don't understand the change. It seems counterproductive to what the reason for change was.
That said, there's one song I think might be new. But other than that, they're all Shiverpeak rehashes.
I miss my LA music.
That said, there's one song I think might be new. But other than that, they're all Shiverpeak rehashes.
I miss my LA music.
kvndoom
Yeah I'm not fond of the change either. It's worse if you have downloaded the $5.99 soundtrack. I had to rename all the soundtrack files from .wma to .mp3 to stop the DirectSound from screwing with my music even more.
More tunes is better for sure, but poor randomization and placement isn't good compensation.
More tunes is better for sure, but poor randomization and placement isn't good compensation.
Kariston The Swift
It was something new for a change. Would be nice if there were constant updates to the BGM but I think that would be asking too much.
-Loki-
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I would pay money for more music. Say, .99c per track?
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RTSFirebat
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Yeah I'm not fond of the change either. It's worse if you have downloaded the $5.99 soundtrack. I had to rename all the soundtrack files from .wma to .mp3 to stop the DirectSound from screwing with my music even more.
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Venus
I dont ever listen to the game music when I play. I always have the music off, and all the soundeffect at half way.... then I have iTunes going in the backround with my favorite music. It's great because I have different playlists for different things (e.g. PvP pump-up music, PvE gracefull music, Lord of the Rings, etc.) But my favorite thing to have going is the Baldur's Gate & Neverwinter Nights music going (now that was good music!)
Fate
If you don't listen to the in-game music, I'd suggest grabbing music from Lineage 2. That was good mmorpg music.
I thought things were a little odd when I bought the GW soundtrack and suddenly "First Light" was playing practically everywhere in Pre-searing. Good song, but song placement should be considered.
There's two things I'd like to see.
-(1) Thing in the option menu to enable/disable different sound packs that I've downloaded,
-(2)More customization regarding what songs play where.
I thought things were a little odd when I bought the GW soundtrack and suddenly "First Light" was playing practically everywhere in Pre-searing. Good song, but song placement should be considered.
There's two things I'd like to see.
-(1) Thing in the option menu to enable/disable different sound packs that I've downloaded,
-(2)More customization regarding what songs play where.
kawaii_bat
The music is beautiful but you hear the same version everywhere.
Nice music
No variation
Is this a bug Anet or did you really want us to hear the same tune everywhere?
Nice music
No variation
Is this a bug Anet or did you really want us to hear the same tune everywhere?
King's Spectre
Yeah nice music, but the towns have lost some character with the same stuff playing in all of them.
Aera Lure
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That said, the recent change to the game's music was poorly implemented. They said the change would make the music "more varied". This is not true at all. It is less varied.
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EternalTempest
I love the direct sound packs, I do see why people feel this way of changing all the towns / outposts to a (same song cycle).
What I would love to see is some sort of advanced control, at least to disable direct sound from the guild wars options to best complete control.
I would least give an option to to play "enhanced" tracks of the original or do the cycle. I just got the third one and curious how the OST and battlepak 1 are going to cycle in game now...
What I would love to see is some sort of advanced control, at least to disable direct sound from the guild wars options to best complete control.
I would least give an option to to play "enhanced" tracks of the original or do the cycle. I just got the third one and curious how the OST and battlepak 1 are going to cycle in game now...
kvndoom
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You can do that without breaking them? I was annoyed that they weren't in a standard mp3 format, how can I take them on my MP3 player
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I personally liked the new music. But hey, your preference is your preference.
But hey, your preference is your preference.
EternalTempest
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Renaming them doesn't allow you to play them, though, because the license only permits playback as .wma. But... you are allowed to make a CD of the soundtrack (but not the mini-pak), so I suppose WMA -> CD -> MP3 may work.
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from there take your standard audio cd and do what you want with it.SF = No CD Burning rights
BP1 = Can't try untill I get home
MSecorsky
There's music?
Man, I focus too hard.
Man, I focus too hard.
EternalTempest
I like having all three installed (and got a chance to test it)
None - Standard Music, a single track per area, only one in loop for town
OST - Enhanced version across the board, generic same tracks for most towns
SF - Only enhances SF (maybe only touches warcamp)
OST + SF + BP1 = Enhanced music across the board, Unique special new tracks for towns that override the more generic loop town track that OST did.
None - Standard Music, a single track per area, only one in loop for town
OST - Enhanced version across the board, generic same tracks for most towns
SF - Only enhances SF (maybe only touches warcamp)
OST + SF + BP1 = Enhanced music across the board, Unique special new tracks for towns that override the more generic loop town track that OST did.
Ednemak
Why are they even asking us to pay money for music, its so retarted...I like this game for bieng as free as possible...but then they bust out this gay music and ask us to pay for it...who pays for music nowadays
kvndoom
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Why are they even asking us to pay money for music, its so retarted...I like this game for bieng as free as possible...but then they bust out this gay music and ask us to pay for it...who pays for music nowadays
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eh? If you don't like the music anyway, you certainly aren't obliged to pay for it. So your statement is quite confusing.
I've presonally bought many game soundtracks over the years, though I prefer physical CD's over downloads.
Gaile Gray
Thanks for the feedback. I wanted to tell you I was speaking with one of the DirectSong guys just tonight, and he shared with me that they're going to be making some tweaks that will more-precisely place the music that you hear in various areas. It wasn't the intention to reduce your options, or to take away the music that you liked in certain areas, but rather to expand the play list so that you had more variety and greater relevance to what you were doing.
So, look for changes in the near future, and I have a feeling you're really going to like what you hear!
So, look for changes in the near future, and I have a feeling you're really going to like what you hear!
UltimaXtreme
competition arenas = best bgm ingame. k
ZenRgy
ZenRgy's steps to music on GW.
1. Options > Sound > Music, turn down as low as it can go / turn off
2. Open Winamp
3. Listen to Pantera, Slayer, Megadeth etc.
4. Turn up volume
On a serious note, the music in Guild Wars is good... But I'm not a fan of all the medieval/fantasy stuff etc. I'd rather just use /dance with my necro while listening to metal. \m/
1. Options > Sound > Music, turn down as low as it can go / turn off
2. Open Winamp
3. Listen to Pantera, Slayer, Megadeth etc.
4. Turn up volume
On a serious note, the music in Guild Wars is good... But I'm not a fan of all the medieval/fantasy stuff etc. I'd rather just use /dance with my necro while listening to metal. \m/