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all13d · Jan 03, 2008, 02:10 AM // 02:10

I'm not sure if this has already been proposed, so pardon me if it has.

What I mean by a music switcher is an in-game jukebox of area music, like some other games have (e.g. Eve Online).

Because frankly, some themes are pretty awesome, and it would be nice to be able to listen to them outside the area they are linked to.

Thoughts?

Biostem · Jan 03, 2008, 02:23 AM // 02:23

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Originally Posted by all13d

I'm not sure if this has already been proposed, so pardon me if it has.

What I mean by a music switcher is an in-game jukebox of area music, like some other games have (e.g. Eve Online).

Because frankly, some themes are pretty awesome, and it would be nice to be able to listen to them outside the area they are linked to.

Thoughts?

I turn off the in-game music, leave the SFX on, then just play my own CD...

In general, it doesn't seem like something that would get much use, (even w/ the music on I rarely notice it).

Shayne Hawke · Jan 03, 2008, 04:18 AM // 04:18

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Originally Posted by Biostem

I turn off the in-game music, leave the SFX on, then just play my own CD...

And I mainly do this because I can't pick which GW song is playing. Some aren't suited to me, and others I don't hear enough to enjoy.

If I had the option to choose which songs GW played, sorta like a playlist, I would definitely use their music over mine.

/signed

Zahr Dalsk · Jan 03, 2008, 04:29 AM // 04:29

I press F11, turn ingame music off, and play the StarCraft soundtrack.

Tyla · Jan 03, 2008, 05:00 AM // 05:00

Run something like winamp!

Blue Is Coming · Jan 03, 2008, 05:10 AM // 05:10

I PvP more so i don't use the GW music like other posters, and just use SFX. A playlist i guess would be usefull, i mgiht even be inclined to use it

ATM if i get bored i stick on some ITunes, some music would be useful when i PvE, i get quite bored running for quests

mazey vorstagg · Jan 03, 2008, 06:15 AM // 06:15

I play the GW thrugh music through WMP, that way you can get it all shuffled up.

MithranArkanere · Jan 03, 2008, 07:06 PM // 19:06

I wish we had:
- Track announcer:a small icon like the connection LED, but that will popup the current track name when hovering the cursor over it, with the shape of the DirectSong note logo.
- Next track, by clicking the same icon, the next track in the tracklist of the area is played (Each area has a tracklist, dependand on campaign, region, the area itself and even being in battle or not).

RavenGT · Jan 03, 2008, 08:16 PM // 20:16

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Originally Posted by MithranArkanere

I wish we had:
- Track announcer:a small icon like the connection LED, but that will popup the current track name when hovering the cursor over it, with the shape of the DirectSong note logo.
- Next track, by clicking the same icon, the next track in the tracklist of the area is played (Each area has a tracklist, dependand on campaign, region, the area itself and even being in battle or not).

If you use a program instead of hoping to rely on Guild Wars, you can use features similar to what you mentioned. Some media players can use 3rd party plugins, such as a track info popup like you mentioned, and you can also set shortcuts to music control, such as CTRL+P for play/pause for example.

Shayne Hawke · Jan 03, 2008, 10:17 PM // 22:17

Perhaps we should all go pirate the GW music, run it in a secondary music app, and do it ourselves?

/lazy

genofreek · Jan 03, 2008, 10:57 PM // 22:57

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Originally Posted by Biostem

I turn off the in-game music, leave the SFX on, then just play my own CD...

QFT, I don't even know what the in-game music sounds like. XD

/neutral

Kanyatta · Jan 03, 2008, 11:17 PM // 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biostem

I turn off the in-game music, leave the SFX on, then just play my own CD...

Not everyone has the Guild Wars Soundtrack like you seem to have. He wants to play GW music, not just any music. Although, an embedded .mp3 player would be nice, so I don't have to minimize every time I want to change a song. If you don't like it don't use it.

/signed

P.S. Although, something like this is basically impossible to put in, because Anet isn't gonna revamp anything for the current GW. But, it would be nice for GW2.

Lady Raenef · Jan 04, 2008, 12:41 AM // 00:41

/signed

I like this idea, because I like a lot of the music. Also, impliment the ability to choose which login screen and music you're forced to see/listen to when you start up the game. Prophecies had the best start up music, but I loved Faction's login screen (standing on the lone stone pole in the middle of no where). GIVE ME THE ABILITY OR DIE!!! ><

MithranArkanere · Jan 04, 2008, 02:47 AM // 02:47

I have all DirectSong music, and I don't want to waste RAM using the media player. I just want to see the current tack name and switch beteen the current tracks of the current area playlist.

Just that:
- Track name.
- Play next.

all13d · Jan 04, 2008, 02:59 AM // 02:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by MithranArkanere

I have all DirectSong music, and I don't want to waste RAM using the media player. I just want to see the current tack name and switch beteen the current tracks of the current area playlist.

Just that:
- Track name.
- Play next.

That would be nice, but for those of us that don't have DirectSong, I was thinking of a simple way to switch between the music of the different areas.

Because honestly, some of the Factions music is pretty damn good. I'd love to be able to listen to it outside of <insert area here>.

MithranArkanere · Jan 04, 2008, 03:30 AM // 03:30

Maybe...

There could be a simple, Start menu-like menu poppip in that icon when you click on it:

- Next track
- Previous track
- Mute
---In-game music-----
- Prophecies
- Factions
- Nightfall
- GW:EN
---Bonus music----
- Guild Wars Battle Pak One
- Guild Wars Eye of the North Original Soundtrack
- Guild Wars Factions Collector's Edition
- Guild Wars Factions Original Soundtrack
- Guild Wars Nightfall Collector's Edition
- Guild Wars Nightfall Original Soundtrack
- Guild Wars Special Edition Soundtrack
- Mp3
- Sorrow's Furnace Mini-Pak

Than, click the menu, and choose the option, just like there are folders with templates, the game would see the folders inside the DirectSong folder and show a made menu based on it.

If you want to play a certain song, you choose it, t you want the game to continue playing the ingame track, you choose Play Next.

Since the Furnace pack is for FREE anyone can have a Directsong folder installed.

And this would have a nice extra feature: CUTOMIZED SONGS

The ds_GuildWars.dll allow playing mp3 files, so you could put your favourite songs, put them inside a ffolder, and by adding an option "Play all tracks in this folder" at the start of each submenu, ding.

Done.

Yeah... that's sounds like the perfet definite and ultimate way.

Rugal · Jan 04, 2008, 07:04 AM // 07:04

Just have "Through fire and Flames" playing in the background.

System_Crush · Jan 04, 2008, 11:03 AM // 11:03

THE GSP OWNS U NUBZ!!!1!eleven!
Too bad you need to run AO to be able to do /request(and have a live DJ on but that is another story)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanyatta

Although, an embedded .mp3 player would be nice, so I don't have to minimize every time I want to change a song. If you don't like it don't use it.

And you should set your ALT+key = skip, or get a keyboard that has a skip button on it by default.

Kanyatta · Jan 05, 2008, 03:09 AM // 03:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rugal

Just have "Through fire and Flames" playing in the background.

Epic props to you