Trevor Boyer.6524 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 @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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aymnad.9023 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilkemia.8507 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Hayes.6890 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 It's fine. This is much better than a character simply disappearing. The new VA did a good job. As much as I would prefer that we never change VA's, life happens. Anet is doing great considering all the real world complications like layoffs and the pandemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuks.8241 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoosh.2718 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Please please please get Mathew Mercer to make Canarch say its high noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biermeister.4678 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Snarky timing was off and that is what makes Canach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fueki.4753 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 @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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleabite.7528 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 New actor? Sounds different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asum.4960 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Yes, changed from John DiMaggio to Matthew Mercer.Bonus fun fact, if you play a Male Norn, you can have Matthew Mercer have a conversation with Matthew Mercer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Aye, and confirmed by the devshttps://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/124874/new-canach-va#first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyncale.1629 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Pity, I liked the original voice, sophisticated and driven. Really one of my favorite characters. I am sure I will get used to this voice but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fueki.4753 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I absolutely hate this new VA.To me it's worse than just leaving him in the same off-screen limbo as Zojja.He went from top NPC straight down to bottom-tier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentMoore.9453 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 @"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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astralporing.1957 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Yep. While Matthew Mercer is not a bad voice actor, he doesn't really do this specific character justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poormany.4507 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Didn't really like Canach's voice change in this episode, as it sounded kind of like he was bored, rather than his usual snarky, witty self, but hopefully I'll just get used to it (Canach was definitely one of my favorite characters in previous episodes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yggranya.5201 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 @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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pax.3548 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 @Fueki.4753 said:To me it's worse than just leaving him in the same off-screen limbo as Zojja.Are you for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fueki.4753 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 @Pax.3548 said:@Fueki.4753 said:To me it's worse than just leaving him in the same off-screen limbo as Zojja.Are you for real?yesThis new Canach is an insult to how he was before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luthan.5236 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teratus.2859 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pax.3548 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 I'm fine with recasts if that means the character will not disappear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astralporing.1957 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 @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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yggranya.5201 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 @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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westenev.5289 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 @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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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