Scholar - Broil IV sound effect is very unpleasant

Ever since getting my scholar to 82 I've only had this issue in mind. In short - the sound effect for Broil IV is very uncomfortable. To me it sounds like a broken male lalafell's battle shout, repeating over and over again, over everything else. I know I'm not the only one who thinks this, for example Japanese Twitter is full of complaints about this issue.

I'm sure there might even be a few fans of the sound effect, but in this case, a simple sound effect is causing discomfort enough making it hard for many to enjoy or continue playing this job. I am hopeful this is either a bug, or Square Enix would consider changing this sound effect to something different.

Do you also hate the sound or actually like it?

If the Japanse players have complained about it, then don't worry. SE will change it

Do you mean the sound effect from the ability or the shouting sound from your character . Personal I am really satisfied with the sound effect tbh and wished they keep it.

We really can't enjoy nice things on SCH, can we?

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Originally Posted by IanR

Do you mean the sound effect from the ability or the shouting sound from your character . Personal I am really satisfied with the sound effect tbh and wished they keep it.

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The shouting sound you hear is not from your character. It IS the sound effect.

i tested again and my character shouts every time he is casting the spell. perhaps the reason why it sounded like a broken lalafell male sound is because your race is a lalafell. If they decide to patch it i think they should turn off the battle shout, i understand it could be annoying if hearing it every cast. But to me, Broil IV sounded like Chinese firecracker or sometimes like thunder. I like it a lot.

You are mistaken, your character does not shout when casting the spell. I have watched countless videos of the sound effect and it is the same effect for everyone.

The issue with the sound and why it is annoying players is precisely because it sounds like a person shouting.

I personally don’t mind the sound effect of Broil IV. There’s something oddly satisfying about it. I haven’t really heard any part of it resembling ‘shouting’, though I am just using cheap earphones so I wouldn’t be surprised if I just wasn’t hearing it properly.

A similar issue occurred with the sound effect of the original Broil spell, where most people agreed it was unpleasant to listen to repeatedly, and they did eventually change it. So it wouldn’t be the first time they’ve nerfed a sound effect lol

I seem to hear a small "heh-ya!" everytime it casts. I personally don't mind it but i wouldn't mourn it's passing, but please keep the crackle noise it makes when you land the spell on the target., it's so satisfying.

I think it sounds a bit creepy as well. Broil 2-3 were a lot better imo,too.

It doesn't sound like a person shouting at all and I very much enjoy the new sound effect...

It sounds terrible and has me contemplating playing Sage for my healing job. I just cannot stand hearing what sounds like pitch-shifted yelling/coughing every GCD.

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Originally Posted by Brunehilde

It doesn't sound like a person shouting at all and I very much enjoy the new sound effect...

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i actually really love the effect it sounds very impactful, something alot of abilities in the game do not have

Haven't lv'd sch yet but from the audio clip that is posted it doesn't sound bad to me. I'm not a San of it but I don't hear a person shouting.

It sounds crunchy and I kinda like it.

Don't hear what people mean with 'shouting' but I get irritated by the impact sound. Sounds like a horse trampling or something like that. Though at least I notice it less when playing with speakers, but its very strong in my ears when wearing headphones.

I personally enjoy the new sound. To me it has some weight and feeling behind it.

Sounds like a wet bag of rocks being flung at a wall. Someone stepping on snow. Or someone snapping sandstone blocks. Doesn't bother me but I'm not a fan of it. Broil 3 was superior, so can we now have the ability to customize our sfx/vfx?

Thank Hydaelyn I'm not the only one. Though I never described it as "shouting", to me it sounded like being drenched in water, kinda. But yeah, the sound is a bit unnerving. I much preferred Broil 3's sound effect.

You just blew my mind. I thought it was my character shouting too. Now listening to that post above with the sound clip yeah I hear that it’s supposed to be the spell

Wow that’s crazy this whole time leveling I picture my WoL shouting every time he cast it LOL I even contemplated changing his voice because I wasn’t a fan of how the “shout” sounded but I got used to it

I’ll be damned

I heard it exactly like the OP, sounds like a lalafel shouting and I’m not a fan. Broil II was always my fave sound effect for this line of spells.

my character has cute voice and you know what.
I have to hear that much lower pitch than my actual character voice. it haunts me.
it like someone grunts whenever I use broil IV but my character voice is 100x cuter than that
absolutely worst broil ever

Broil IV sounded like stomach growling, while AoW II like bubble gum pop.

Pretty sure in JP the Broil spells are named "Heated Argument" or something, probably why it sounds like a shout.

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Originally Posted by Jonnycbad

Pretty sure in JP the Broil spells are named "Heated Argument" or something, probably why it sounds like a shout.

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It is actually. It comes from "Embroilment" which literally means "-to instigate argument/discord.".

Now... I wouldn't mind if they gets an upgrade into "Roast" 'cause .... "Broil"...

You kidding me? It's a great sound effect. Sounds like a half way between bones crunching and fireworks.

Bones crunching... So that's what the shout is for.

Huh, I think it sounds great...

Wow, I never knew their was vocalization in the Broil IV animation. The sound effect I hear reminds me of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" from Rimuru Tempest skill called "Megiddo".

I was wondering if there were other people dissatisfied with the Broil IV sound like I am, and I see I'm not alone- but everyone seems to be hearing various things. Possibly because each person hears in different octaves and such? And that progresses with age? Also variables like speakers, headphones, etc.

Anyways. I'm hearing more of a scratching sound, in a 'squiggle' form (not sure how else to describe that one). It feels quite like I'm listening to nails on a chalkboard and I honestly don't even want to use my Broil IV :(

if you think new Broil is bad try play WHM glare sound is awful

Per the patch notes, look like they heard you guys!

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“The sound effect of the scholar action Broil IV has been adjusted.”

Yeah,that sounds MUCH better now. Thank you!

Sounds like they got rid of the wierd yell part at the beginning but they kept the crunchy impact part. Which makes me happy, the crunchy impact part is the best part of the sound effect.

It has been 2 weeks and i still wonder how anyone heard yelling with the original sound effect.

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Originally Posted by RinaShinomiya

It has been 2 weeks and i still wonder how anyone heard yelling with the original sound effect.

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Yeah i didnt hear the shouting using standard speakers but can hear it on the headset and am not sure if it is due to the new sound extension :). Anyway it is sounding better now and my house mate cant hear it on either.

I saw a comparison video on twitter.

It sounds much better, the "HIYA" shout is now mostly gone. Scholar is playable again :)

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Originally Posted by RinaShinomiya

It has been 2 weeks and i still wonder how anyone heard yelling with the original sound effect.

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They were actually hearing the screams of their own tortured souls.

We don't talk about it, though. Just say that you heard it, too.

I like the sound effect myself. Sounds more satisfying and has nice impacting sound.