The Multiplayer Announcer

Games Other Halo
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After playing some CE today, I noticed one thing that I definitely liked more than in later Halos; the Multiplayer Announcer. Not only did the CE one seem a lot more into it, but he was a lot clearer too. And I think that 343I should definitely try to imitate that in Halo 4.

For example, instead of “Flag Taken/Stolen” the Announcer actually says “Red/Blue Team has the Flag!”. Some things I thought would be improved by this:

“Red/Blue Team has the Bomb!” (Neutral Bomb)

“Red/Blue Team has the Ball!” (Oddball)

“Red/Blue Team is in the Lead!” (After taking the lead in a gametype)

Etc.

Also, perhaps an option to adjust our Announcer’s VA would be nice; nothing fancy, but a male/female option wouldn’t be too hard, would it?

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I would like the original enthusiasm back, yea. Its not really noticible in halo reach, it just seems robotic and monotone…

Except running riot and open season. Those are really enthusiastic.

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> I would like the original enthusiasm back, yea. Its not really noticible in halo reach, it just seems robotic and monotone…
>
> Except running riot and open season. Those are really enthusiastic.

Thriller and Perfection are also very enthusiastic. :smiley:

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> I would like the original enthusiasm back, yea. Its not really noticible in halo reach, it just seems robotic and monotone…
>
> Except running riot and open season. Those are really enthusiastic.

Reach’s was just downright corny.

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EDIT: Don’t know how I double-posted.

By the way, the time you posted this thread in the Pacific was at 3:43 PM, lol.

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Team Fortress 2 has the best announcer in any game.

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> Team Fortress 2 has the best announcer in any game.

Monday Night Combat called.

They want to disagree with you.

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It’s the same guy no matter the Halo.
But yes, each game had a different tone than another for everything he says.

Anyone think Sean Connery wouldn’t mind doing one more gig? I think Stietzer will be around for 4. VAs aren’t as exclusive as art or sound directors are.

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> > Team Fortress 2 has the best announcer in any game.
>
> Monday Night Combat called.
>
> They want to disagree with you.

hahahaha! :smiley:

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Best announcer in a videogame

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Hey- as long as they keep Jeff I’m happy no matter how he says it!

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They could use some other people too; like say, Cortana’s VA.

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Sean Connery should be the announcer.

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No, I like Reach’s announcements. Besides, does it really matter?

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Originally I thought those firefight voices you can buy would change the Multiplayer announcer, but sadley it doesn’t. I’m not even sure if I like that idea lol

Just make it sound more dark and serious… Like Halo CE

Reach was supposed to be this gloomy game about our heros dying and all that ish. then they add in the most childish looking medals like Revenge and have the announcer casually say “double kill” “killing spree”

Also it would be tight to have him say more stuff… just ideas here, but maybe

count down the last ten seconds of a game
say steak dinner if you beat them by 20
say “close call”

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> No, I like Reach’s announcements. Besides, does it really matter?

NONE of this REALLY matters

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If you were the lash’d man shtanding, you wouldn’t be saying that.

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> Team Fortress 2 has the best announcer in any game.

Seconding this so much.

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> If you were the lash’d man shtanding, you wouldn’t be saying that.

What?