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@Eloc Freidon.5692 said:We'll see how it turns out with Canach's next few appearances. DiMaggio MADE Canach work with pitch perfect, snarky delivery.

Rox's change was really grating (the raspy tone that makes me want to clear my own throat). Canach's change will at worst mean we won't be greeted with that Sylvari spice from now on.

Tbh the original Canach spice made literally any story content good & entertaining.

It was a Morgan Freeman / Neil Tyson effect. You just wanted to listen to him.

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The voice also changed in french :astonished: I also liked the one we had. Was it for the same reason or because the english one changed?(rox sounded a little different too)edit : there is just a weird thing were my female charr voice changes only for the fire citadel.

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Yes...I'm torn. On one hand, the new VA is clearly trying, and sounds a bit more...elegant? Dignified? Which, isn't bad, but doesn't suit Canach as much. And the snarky edge has been mostly lost..hopefully as time goes on, the new VA can work it back in, but...well, we'll see. Or hear.

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@Cuks.8241 said:I think it's good. Naturally, it is strange at first because Canach had a really distinct voice and delivery but the new guy did a good job coming close to it.

Even Lord Faren is closer to the proper Canach than this new one is.To me it's neither a good job nor even remotely coming close.

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@"Fire Attunement.9835" said:..whose (b)iconic performance as Canach..

Oh, maybe you can settle something for me and a few of my friends.

Laranthir, right? Secondborn. Mentions that he's looked for love all his life and had no luck as one of his first pieces of dialogue. Does Vigil things in Heart of Thorns. Has a great time blowing things up with explosives. Has a less great time cutting down his fellow Sylvari and essentially killing his own creator. Decides to take a hiatus/vacation in the Grove/Caledon Forest by the time Icebrood Saga rolls around.

Then Canach. Secondborn. Does commander things during Heart of Thorns. Has a great time blowing things up with explosives. Has a less great time cutting down his fellow Sylvari and literally fighting a twisted version of himself in his creator's mind. Decides to campaign in Path of Fire and then bury himself in the nearest casino. Inexplicably reappears in Central Tyria, specifically in Caledon. Hesitates for a long, awkward moment when asked what (or who) he's doing there.

Did Laranthir and Canach meet during Heart of Thorns, part ways, and later reunite in Caledon? Are they dating? Did they reach for the same grenade one day and accidentally touch hands? Enquiring minds want to know!

Also, to the point of the new VA, Matt nails the Canach cadence, it's just the tone of voice we'll have to get used to. In terms of lore, let's also remember he completely changed his face, glow, foliage, and bodytype, so if he can adjust his voice over time as well, that tracks.

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I like the old voice actor. Not at the point of the story where the new one appears. Is a reason mentioned for this anywhere? (Old voice actor ill/dead? Or did he quit to do other work. I can't imagine ArenaNet willingly having replaced him cause he is so great.)

Edit: Ah I see. In the other thread it was mentioned. Scheduling conflict and sadly he didn't have time to voice Canach anymore.

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As long as Canach remains a sassy snarky... you get the point xDI am fine with the change.

What I will say though is that if a character as beloved and popular as Canach can get a recast then Anet have absolutely NO! excuse for neglecting Zojja for most of a decade.Recast her Anet and bring her back.

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@Yggranya.5201 said:

@Astralporing.1957 said:Yep. While Matthew Mercer is not a bad voice actor, he doesn't really do this specific character justice.

...Said everyone who disliked a voice actor change in any game.Sure. Because this is one of the more common reasons why people might dislike the change. With the second one being when the new voice actor is just plain worse.

Obviously, if the change is for the better, people do not complain.

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@Astralporing.1957 said:Sure. Because this is one of the more common reasons why people might dislike the change. With the second one being when the new voice actor is just plain worse.

So, are they worse, or did you just prefer the old one because of reasons? If you started playing now, would you get attached to the new actor without caring about old one, and could you say the same if you heard the old actor afterwards?

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@Yggranya.5201 said:

@Astralporing.1957 said:Sure. Because this is one of the more common reasons why people might dislike the change. With the second one being when the new voice actor is just plain worse.

So, are they worse, or did you just prefer the old one because of reasons? If you started playing now, would you get attached to the new actor without caring about old one, and could you say the same if you heard the old actor afterwards?

Maybe. You can tell Mathew Mercer is trying to imitate the old voice, but it doesn't come off as natural/his accent slips a lot.

But that's the trouble with long running roles, I suppose. Actors move on, but the characters don't.

At least, that's my opinion.

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