Let's hear your VA talent!

[Rhomagus]

When the first trailer hit for "A Realm Reborn" I was very excited. It seemed like there was something off with the narration just a touch though. I felt the same way about XI's "Adoulin" trailer as well.

So as I usually do, I lurked the Lodestone forums to see if my internal opinions were resonating with the community. Sure enough they were. A thread criticizing the narration was made and a majority of the responses in that thread praised the trailer (despite no gameplay footage) but were apprehensive about the voice. Some disliked it greatly, some felt off about it, while others had no qualms with it.

In general the community seemed to think there was something wrong.

As I was nodding in agreeance with the majority of the posts I found one that stuck out the most.

... you know what, better yet.. to all the people that don't like the voice over. mute it and do your own voiceover, record that, upload it. and let us hear [how] that sounds.

I thought this was brilliant! Unfortunately no one took him up on his offer.

Well I've decided to change that.

You can find my recorded alternate narration here. It's not perfect, and going through the process humbled me greatly. I'm more excited to see some of the more "creative" versions others will be able to come up with like a female voice, a young child, or even a rewrite.

So let's hear what you've got!

Alternate narrations by:

Rhomagus Asclepiot (Video)
Punainen Drak
Roukiz Sorejn
Doho Fiasco
---> Bane
---> James (from Team Rocket)
---> Timon
Griss
Alfortis
Fleurette Luluya
Rex Skyborn
---> for the lulz
---> for the jigglez
Saieno
Renshi Hyatsuki
OneUp (Video)
---> Gollum (Version 2.0)
Obsy Jhyan
---> Louisoix
Lolita Lollipop
Shougou
Mamakat's Two year old son
ZakarnRosewood