Thancred fans unite!

Ok all you Thancred fans out there, we need your help. We are trying to cast the voice role for the fan dub and we would like you to have a listen to the top three submissions and let us know which one sounds best.

I'll post three links to the demos and use your "likes" to help us decide!

NEW ENTRY

Mckenzie Glenn

Please like this post for the above addition. While its not any of Than's actual lines he sent this in for a submission.

FOR POOPS AND LAUGHS


Here's my whack at the mole! Somehow I don't think I'll get the part....

Shaun Tenant

Euan Watson

Obsy

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Oh and please view my OP for a new applicant. Also, if you think you would like to take a crack at it follow this link to for information on how to submit your audition.

OMG!

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/20...94-d5cxxn9.gif

Please let Shaun Tenant do it!! PLEASE!!!!

Shaun was my choice too. Z.z

And if I recall correctly, you two are really big Than Fan's. This is why I wanted to get the input of the community, I know this character has a strong following.

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Originally Posted by ZakarnRosewood

And if I recall correctly, you two are really big Than Fan's. This is why I wanted to get the input of the community, I know this character has a strong following.

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Well i'd already spoken with Vagrant about it, but I have officially cast my vote hehe

Imo, I feel his voice can be best associated with the character.

Pretty sure everybody remembers Thancred's voice pretty well, but it's always good to have a refresher so here's some links to his lines in Ul'dahs opening "Flowers For All."
-And where in this marvel of a city might you lovely ladies be staying?
-Ah, the famed Songstress of Ul'dah. So flowers do grow in the desert.
-Over here!
-Oh dear gods. I hope I live to regret this.
-Damned thing seemed rather taken with me. Any idea why that might be? Ah, and now our guest requests an encore. Come on!

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Originally Posted by KaMuiSouZou

Pretty sure everybody remembers Thancred's voice pretty well, but it's always good to have a refresher so here's some links to his lines in Ul'dahs opening "Flowers For All."
-And where in this marvel of a city might you lovely ladies be staying?
-Ah, the famed Songstress of Ul'dah. So flowers do grow in the desert.
-Over here!
-Oh dear gods. I hope I live to regret this.
-Damned thing seemed rather taken with me. Any idea why that might be? Ah, and now our guest requests an encore. Come on!

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*faints*

That hotness...

Between Shaun and Obsy for me. I like Obsy because he has a deeper voice, but Shaun sounded a little closer to the real thing.

I'd have thrown my hat into this, but I think my voice is too deep for Thancred. He's more "pretty boy" than "manly."

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Originally Posted by Kagato

I'd have thrown my hat into this, but I think my voice is too deep for Thancred. He's more "pretty boy" than "manly."

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You can still throw your voice in for other roles, Just got a list of characters for chapter three. Since its starting in Ul'dah we will need a bunch of fresh voices. If you are interested in the commitment that is. Just follow the audition video's direction and send an email to us.

I've been contemplating throwing my hat in the ring for this one...

Thancred Bloopers - Voice over Practice with Shaun

So I was asked to oversee the rehearsal, since he knew my standards for the chara were high...and out came some pretty fun stuff <_<

He's actually pretty darn close to Thancred :O I approve and now I'm interested in watching this when it's done xD
And might I add, as a harsh critique of voice actors I think he's pretty good for an amateur o.o

(sorry I'm late to this, I haven't been on the forums much)

Here's my whack at the mole! Somehow I don't think I'll get the part....

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Originally Posted by ZakarnRosewood

Here's my whack at the mole! Somehow I don't think I'll get the part....

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sdfodnmaofahaa LOOOOOOL >< I spit my soda not expecting this XD

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Originally Posted by Vilhem

sdfodnmaofahaa LOOOOOOL >< I spit my soda not expecting this XD

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I wanted to give him some swagger.

Ul'dah spice body wash... XD

Looks like popular opinion has Shaun as our Thancred voice! Congratulations Shaun!

Why do they all sound like British, wanna-be players? I always assumed Thancred would have a more serious voice.

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Originally Posted by jesseleewelch

Why do they all sound like British, wanna-be players? I always assumed Thancred would have a more serious voice.

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The auditions weren't all too great in all honesty but this is what sold me. Doesn't sound like British wanna-br to me.

Also, you're crazy. Go home.

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Originally Posted by jesseleewelch

Why do they all sound like British, wanna-be players? I always assumed Thancred would have a more serious voice.

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shaun hails from the UK so I'd say he's pretty legit >.>

Guess I'm too late to the party :( Here's what my audition was going to be~ https://soundcloud.com/kstew86/thancred-audition

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The auditions weren't all too great in all honesty but this is what sold me. Doesn't sound like British wanna-br to me.

Also, you're crazy. Go home.

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I said a British, wanna-be player not a wanna-be British. And why do all your voice actors assume Thancred is British to begin with?

It's not "British" persay, but it IS how English was more or less spoken back in the medieval/steampunk era.. the American accent developed only in modern times, well after the US declared its independence >.>

So...why wouldn't he have that kind of accent when speaking English? Same for majority of the characters

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Originally Posted by Vilhem

It's not "British" persay, but it IS how English was more or less spoken back in the medieval/steampunk era.. the American accent developed only in modern times, well after the US declared its independence >.>

So...why wouldn't he have that kind of accent when speaking English? Same for majority of the characters

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Hold on now, you're starting to use logic. Haters hate logic.

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Originally Posted by AmyNeudaiz

Hold on now, you're starting to use logic. Haters hate logic.

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I don't hate logic, I am challenging the assumptions you are making. This isn't mideval Earth, this is a fantasy realm called Eorzea. Furthermore, whenever Y'shtola or other npcs from 1.0 spoke during cutscenes it was not with a British accent. I was hoping there would be at least one voice actor who seemed to take the role seriously, but they all sounded like they were taking it as a joke. In my opinion, Thancred is neither British nor a lame attempt at a womanizer but apparently the other fans have me out numbered on that opinion.

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Originally Posted by jesseleewelch

I don't hate logic, I am challenging the assumptions you are making. This isn't mideval Earth, this is a fantasy realm called Eorzea. Furthermore, whenever Y'shtola or other npcs from 1.0 spoke during cutscenes it was not with a British accent. I was hoping there would be at least one voice actor who seemed to take the role seriously, but they all sounded like they were taking it as a joke. In my opinion, Thancred is neither British nor a lame attempt at a womanizer but apparently the other fans have me out numbered on that opinion.

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I've actually heard Thancred talk, and I've heard Shaun imitating him. The reason I'm a fan of Shaun's imitation is because his voice seems to capture and portray Thancred the way I've always seen him: Suave, calm, intelligent, mysterious and a little mischievous. Although his accent does touch on sounding somewhat British, to me it more makes him seem refined; like he's above anything brutish, petty or stupid, like he's a walking lesson on how to have class. It almost makes him seem James Bond-ish. :D Not to mention the fact that he can kick some serious booty in a fight using nothing but daggers, skill and agility.

All of this, Shaun's voice portrays almost flawlessly. That's why I vote that Shaun voice Thancred. Him sounding "British" didn't really even cross my mind until you said something about it. lol

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Originally Posted by jesseleewelch

I don't hate logic, I am challenging the assumptions you are making. This isn't mideval Earth, this is a fantasy realm called Eorzea. Furthermore, whenever Y'shtola or other npcs from 1.0 spoke during cutscenes it was not with a British accent. I was hoping there would be at least one voice actor who seemed to take the role seriously, but they all sounded like they were taking it as a joke. In my opinion, Thancred is neither British nor a lame attempt at a womanizer but apparently the other fans have me out numbered on that opinion.

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Dude, chill. It's a fan-dub.

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Originally Posted by jesseleewelch

I don't hate logic, I am challenging the assumptions you are making. This isn't mideval Earth, this is a fantasy realm called Eorzea. Furthermore, whenever Y'shtola or other npcs from 1.0 spoke during cutscenes it was not with a British accent. I was hoping there would be at least one voice actor who seemed to take the role seriously, but they all sounded like they were taking it as a joke. In my opinion, Thancred is neither British nor a lame attempt at a womanizer but apparently the other fans have me out numbered on that opinion.

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There are actually different accents and dialects in Eorzea that is reflected in the naming conventions and character "stereotypes" If you read the dialogue for many of the characters in the Limsa Lomina story for and example, you will see it is clearly written for a British type accent. Here is an example:

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Ear ya loud an’ clear-like, sir.
But d’ya ‘onestly reckon this plan’s gonna work? Th’ ‘Cuda charts’ve been passed on t’ Travanchet, so it follows that the fishbacks’ll be there waitin’ fer ya men. Thing is...what if they ain’t no match fer ‘em, an’ run?

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The name in that post there is Tranvanchet and (to me) it is clearly a French name using their grammar laws and inflection. Thancred did have a speaking role in 1.0 so we do have a precedence set as to the style of voice.

Beyond all that, as voice director, I need to consider the feeling of the character through his voice. I was not looking at accents, more at "does this voice portray the characters qualities" To me, and many fans, Thancred is very suave and possesses a confident charm. Since all we have to act with is our voices, my choice would have been Shaun, even after hearing all the auditions.

But in an effort to remain fair and to also gain some insight from the community who I know loves Thancred, I wanted to post the auditions that we had at the time. Two came in late and one didnt make it in for the options unfortunately but this is the nature of acting. 100 people will try out for a single part, there will be 99 people who wont be happy with the selection.

We do currently have a range of different accents and dialects and will continue to adjust and work towards a varied cast. We are even creating our own language for the Sylphs since they were not supposed to be speaking Eorzean.

Please watch future chapters and look for a variety of accents! Thanks for sharing your concern!