ArenaNet Staff Fire Attunement.9835 Posted July 24, 2020 ArenaNet Staff Share Posted July 24, 2020 Hi everyone,We’re so grateful for the patience and understanding our community has shown regarding the delayed voice acting for “No Quarter” and “Jormag Rising.” We’ve been eager to get back to recording, but since the pandemic is ongoing the health of the actors, ArenaNet employees, and recording studio staff is paramount. While adjusting to developing Guild Wars 2 remotely, we’ve also been hard at work on solutions so we can move forward with our cast of over two dozen actors while keeping everyone safe. Our audio department created home recording kits for the voice actors, and on July 21 we recorded our first remote session!We’re recording the most immediate upcoming content first—the new fractal—so you can experience it with voice acting right away. We’ll also record voiceover for the “No Quarter” and “Jormag Rising” cinematics. In September we’ll work on recording the remainder of the content for Episodes 3 &4. This timeline allows us to accommodate actors’ schedules and gives our audio, cinematics, and game development teams time to implement the material. When we add English VO for content, we will add the French and German VO at the same time. We can’t wait to bring the talents of our amazing voice cast back to Tyria. Thank you for all your support and stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugo.4705 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Impatient to hear all those voices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batel.9206 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thank you so much for the update! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceQuote.9521 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Good update! I'm glad you decided to use a workaround, seeing as we don't know how long this situation will last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenKeriti.5176 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I'm so excited! Thanks, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithranArkanere.8957 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 If the Desolation won't come to Turai, then Turai must go to the Desolation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taelac.7036 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thank you for the update and your efforts to protect the health and safety of everyone involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynder.2509 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Take care and stay safe guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaliwenda.3428 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Wonderful news! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Perfect comms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shejesa.3712 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I hope that the next fractal won't be in 12 months because it's more important for you to get vo than content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 @"shejesa.3712" said:I hope that the next fractal won't be in 12 months because it's more important for you to get vo than content.It's scheduled for this quarter (September in fact) after the next episode and the Festival of the Four Windshttps://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/looking-ahead-to-summer-days-and-nights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobrakon.3108 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I can understand some of the challenges that the audio engineers will face with this new setup ( multiple new setups each with their own quirks) but i think it is the best solution at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josiah.2967 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 The text bubbles are public enemy number 1. Just fine a better way to display dialog like the intro cinematic or how a JRPG does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquadragon.8257 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Great news stay safe you amazing cast <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwake.7013 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I don't know if any would be willing or able but would be pretty neat if one or several of the voice actors could do a vlog style set up of showing off the recording kit and then maybe a few (no spoiler ofc) lines and maybe talk about the differences between in studio and at home etc. In the same vein of how a few videos have gone up about old episodes and tackling different challenges of a character or topic that you guys have done before. Also thanks a bunch for keeping us in the loop. Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pifil.5193 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Excellent news, good job ArenaNet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotDelirium.7984 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 At this point I will take any sound quality the kits will deliver! Thank you for smartly coming up with safe solutions because we honestly don't know when all of this is going to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyestrain.3056 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Nice there's a work around. Of course the game isn't the same without the VO but things are still so so dangerous and all the actors and staff deserve safety first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aelska.4609 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Very good news, voice acting is excellent in gw2 and it is good you can keep that up ! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollbirtan.2915 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 really shows where the priorities are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex.3602 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 That's great but could you also please give an update on other aspects of the game like the mythical WvW alliances, bots in PvP (and PvE), the horrible lag in Living World Season 4 maps and the next expansion as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalythsu.8350 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Thank you very much Arena Net. You guys rock! I send you all my encouragements and I hope that the situation will finally improve for you in the USA. The little French girl that I am supports you :* XoXo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voidek.5738 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 September Hype Train leaving the station. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki.3862 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Best of luck, fingers crossed everything goes! Also thank you for keeping us in the loop where you can, it is very appreciated as I'm sure you can tell by many of the posts on this thread :)Can't wait to hear the heroes of Tyria again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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