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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
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 Posted - 11 Dec 2002 : 18:08:10
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Do you use music and could you tell what you use?
For me it's
-Midnight Syndicate
-Lord of the Ring soundtrack
-Gladiator soundtrack
-Era 1 & 2
-Instants Ardents 1 & 2
And remember, go to "Don't you know anything about Myth Drannor"
Can anyone answer this tough question? 
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The Defence Minister
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
218 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2002 : 19:10:31
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I dont use music very often as I find it can distract the players. Also, as often play in a club there are lots of other people around me playing Warhammer (a great, great game) and such like so it would disturb them.
When I do play music however, I like basic stuff that doesn't take away my players attention. Lord of the Rings sound track is perfect, so is the Star Wars soundtrack.
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Artalis
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 11 Dec 2002 : 20:15:40
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I don't use music but it is an entriguing idea...
I can see the mood enhancing properties it might have...
I would guess that instrumentals would be best maybe even some Joe Satriani.
I am interested in how many people do use music as well |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2002 : 21:43:59
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I use quite often music in my games.
But i'd like to now exactly when i should put this song and not another. It's very hard because you have to know exactly what it sounds like and what feelings it gives to the player (for example i use the song of Enia from the LOTR sound track when a character is dying  )
But i didn't really manage to really put the right songs when they are really needed... it demands to much work 
I think the best thing is to play Mp3 with Mp3 lists named "battle", "rest", etc |
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kellinjar
Acolyte
Canada
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Posted - 12 Dec 2002 : 02:30:17
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This is an interesting topic. Personally I don't really use it..but I have used it in the past. There are some little known boxed sets that most of you probably don't know about..but for the Mystara campaign setting there were several released with audio CDs... some tracks were music for play during the general games, other tracks were for story development, and general sounds like a skeleton dying etc...
Most of the CDs included some general battle music and mood music to play . The boxed sets themselves with the included adventures told you when to play the appropriate tracks, and even suggested certain battle/background music to use.
I have most of these Boxed sets, i'm missing just one and I'm in the process of winning it on Ebay now ;)
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Ditalidas
Learned Scribe
Netherlands
127 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2002 : 14:24:12
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| If I remember correctly there is a topic somewhere discussing music while gaming... let me see if I can locate it. |
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Ditalidas
Learned Scribe
Netherlands
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2002 : 14:44:25
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Thank u Ditalidas
I didn't know someone had alredy posted such a topic  |
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Ditalidas
Learned Scribe
Netherlands
127 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2002 : 14:50:57
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Heh, don't worry about it...If people restart a topic it means they still want to talk about it. And looking from the number of replies your topic got, I think there were more who had not seen the old one.
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Salius Kai
Learned Scribe
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - 21 Dec 2002 : 03:23:30
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| I seem to be constantly using music in my campaigns. But are music is a mix containing songs from Linkin Park, GreenDay, Matallica, Radio Head, all the good stuff. But we keep it down low and its generally lost in our conversations anyways. But as long as it dosn't disturb the players thinking, I don't see anything wrong with anykind of music. |
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mastergeorge
Acolyte
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Jan 2003 : 23:21:16
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I've toyed with the idea of using music in my campaign, but am keeping away from it for the moment, because the campaign is in a very early stage. There is little doubt that i will try music at somepoint. I personally think that the Lord of the Rings soundtrack is perfect, as it tunes for most situations that you would need it. The two towers music is even better.
If you were lucky enough to get a copy of the collectors edition of Baldurs Gate 2, then you will have a copy of the Baldurs Gate soundtrack, which is even more perfect.
Overall, a good idea, try it out, see what your players think, and if it works, stick with it.
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Drizzt Do Urden
Acolyte
Netherlands
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Posted - 04 Jan 2003 : 00:45:03
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Nice music to use is Movie Music (Gladiator / LOTR, TTT) and some {Fantasy}Metal like Blind Guardian / Iced Earth...
I think Gothic Metal suits well to (Nightwish, After Forever, Within Temptation) The last two are Dutch Bands, the First is Swedish (so i believe)
I think some new age songs from Enya and Enigma are working as well... |
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 06 Jan 2003 : 09:17:49
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Within Temptation... yes!! Great background music and intrigueing lyrics. They have provided me with adventure ideas even...
Celtic oriented music from Clannad, Enya, The Corrs, Mary Balck etc is also suitable, depending on the mood/style of play |
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Frey
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 06 Jan 2003 : 22:08:29
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Hmm, did I mention Pink Floyd yet ;) ?
well, I guess most music with longer songs and touching the mood may do. Longer songs, so the mood won't change too soon. And I wouldn't want my DM running to the CD-player continuesly.
I think it to be preferable using lyricless music mostly (as in instrumental or with uncomprohendable (sp?) text). |
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lowtech
Learned Scribe
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2003 : 21:38:18
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| Midnight Syndicate sounds good, as does any "fantasy Metal" sung in a language I don't understand. I don't think I could concentrate with english lyrics in the background, though. |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 18:02:06
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Record of the Lodoss War (Anime) and
Lord of the Rings I and II
Damn nice really adds to the rpg mood :) |
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sabre
Acolyte
Turkey
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Posted - 16 Jan 2003 : 07:52:37
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I always use music it is a "must"...
Ý used to play conan,crouching tiger hidden dragon,and other middle age sounds as well as baldur's gate themes but in these times
i try electronic music for combat scenes.techno house or ,just techno or hard-core.Ýt is great i advice u to try at least once...
especially matrix themes and rock themes for inspiring courage.
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Yasraena
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2003 : 04:24:05
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My group always uses music when we game. Because the GM's for our group (myself and my friend Duane) usually have an actual spoken narrative at times, we try to find music that fits the given scenario. Some of the music we've used in the past includes, but is not limited to, the following:
The Sojourn CD (http://www.sojourncd.com)
PC Game soundtracks (Neverwinter Nights, Icewind Dale, Etc.)
Various movie soundtracks (LOTR, Conan, Blade Runner, etc.)
Various rock/progressive cd's (YES, Rick Wakeman, etc)
IMHO - Music should not be an end in itself. If it enhances the game and story, sets a mood, and evokes an emotional response in the players for the given moment in the game, then it definitely has its place. |
"Nindyn vel'uss malar verin z'klaen tlu kyone ulu naut doera nindel vel'bolen nind malar."
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Yasraena
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2003 : 04:37:06
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quote:
Originally posted by Salius Kai
I seem to be constantly using music in my campaigns. But are music is a mix containing songs from Linkin Park, GreenDay, Matallica, Radio Head, all the good stuff. But we keep it down low and its generally lost in our conversations anyways. But as long as it dosn't disturb the players thinking, I don't see anything wrong with anykind of music.
It seems to me that you use music more for backgound noise than for enhancing the game, which is cool if you play like that. I prefer the music to be an intregal part of the game itself, where it sets a mood or helps evoke an image or an emotion.
My group uses music to do just that. We think of our campigns as an ongoing novel or movie, and we use the music to be a 'soundtrack' for them. If it isn't used in that way, then you might as well be listening to the radio or have the TV on.
IMHO anyway. |
"Nindyn vel'uss malar verin z'klaen tlu kyone ulu naut doera nindel vel'bolen nind malar."
Yasraena T'Sarran
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branmakmuffin
Senior Scribe
USA
428 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2003 : 18:12:52
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Music Is Distracting!
IT SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED!!
SO HAVE I SPOKEN, SO IT SHALL BE!!!
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2003 : 18:17:47
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Originally posted by Yasraena
quote:
Originally posted by Salius Kai
I seem to be constantly using music in my campaigns. But are music is a mix containing songs from Linkin Park, GreenDay, Matallica, Radio Head, all the good stuff. But we keep it down low and its generally lost in our conversations anyways. But as long as it dosn't disturb the players thinking, I don't see anything wrong with anykind of music.
It seems to me that you use music more for backgound noise than for enhancing the game, which is cool if you play like that. I prefer the music to be an intregal part of the game itself, where it sets a mood or helps evoke an image or an emotion.
My group uses music to do just that. We think of our campigns as an ongoing novel or movie, and we use the music to be a 'soundtrack' for them. If it isn't used in that way, then you might as well be listening to the radio or have the TV on.
IMHO anyway.
I don't define the musics Salius said as noise! If you don't like, it's you're choice.
And branmakmuffin, this kind of posting make me think of someone...
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Yasraena
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2003 : 08:26:59
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Originally posted by zemd
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Originally posted by Yasraena
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Originally posted by Salius Kai
I seem to be constantly using music in my campaigns. But are music is a mix containing songs from Linkin Park, GreenDay, Matallica, Radio Head, all the good stuff. But we keep it down low and its generally lost in our conversations anyways. But as long as it dosn't disturb the players thinking, I don't see anything wrong with anykind of music.
It seems to me that you use music more for backgound noise than for enhancing the game, which is cool if you play like that. I prefer the music to be an intregal part of the game itself, where it sets a mood or helps evoke an image or an emotion.
My group uses music to do just that. We think of our campigns as an ongoing novel or movie, and we use the music to be a 'soundtrack' for them. If it isn't used in that way, then you might as well be listening to the radio or have the TV on.
IMHO anyway.
I don't define the musics Salius said as noise! If you don't like, it's you're choice.
And branmakmuffin, this kind of posting make me think of someone...
 I never said they were noise! That would be blasphemy coming from someone who's been a semi-pro musician for over 20 years. It's just that those bands don't exactly elicit visions of high fantasy, you know? And from what Salius said in his post - "we keep it down low and its generally lost in our conversations anyways" - it sounds like he uses music mainly for background noise; like having the TV on while doing housework or something similar. But, as you said, 'To each his own.' Sorry if I rankled anyone with that. 
Oh, and BTW - the quote should be "So let it be written, so let it be done!" Does that spark the 'ol memory cells Zemd?  |
"Nindyn vel'uss malar verin z'klaen tlu kyone ulu naut doera nindel vel'bolen nind malar."
Yasraena T'Sarran
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2003 : 13:13:23
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Originally posted by Yasraena
Oh, and BTW - the quote should be "So let it be written, so let it be done!" Does that spark the 'ol memory cells Zemd? [/purple][/font=Tahoma]
Maybe i upset myself a little bit too quickly.
And i don't have a clue of what you are telling, sorry  |
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branmakmuffin
Senior Scribe
USA
428 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2003 : 18:24:38
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zemd:
>And branmakmuffin, this kind of posting make me think of someone...
I certainly don't know who, especially if it's some regular on this forum. I haven't been around long enough to even begin to figure out the on-line personalities of more than a couple of folks.
I wasn't joking about the distracting part. I tried music once, and it made us either laugh, or want to stop playing and listen to the music. |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2003 : 22:55:09
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Originally posted by branmakmuffin
zemd:
>And branmakmuffin, this kind of posting make me think of someone...
I certainly don't know who, especially if it's some regular on this forum. I haven't been around long enough to even begin to figure out the on-line personalities of more than a couple of folks.
I wasn't joking about the distracting part. I tried music once, and it made us either laugh, or want to stop playing and listen to the music.
THAT'S what i call an answer, you said WHY you didn't use music. That's the point after all, to answer and to say why.
I was refering to a former scribe, it was not a compliment, but reading your other posts, i see you are far from being one of his kind |
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Yasraena
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 22 Mar 2003 : 03:18:26
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Originally posted by zemd
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Originally posted by Yasraena
Oh, and BTW - the quote should be "So let it be written, so let it be done!" Does that spark the 'ol memory cells Zemd? [/purple][/font=Tahoma]
Maybe i upset myself a little bit too quickly.
And i don't have a clue of what you are telling, sorry
D'oh! Took that one TOTALLY out of context.  With Branmakmuffin's quote (it was so close) I thought you were refering to Yul Bryner from The Ten Commandments, not another scribe. |
"Nindyn vel'uss malar verin z'klaen tlu kyone ulu naut doera nindel vel'bolen nind malar."
Yasraena T'Sarran
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2003 : 16:52:15
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Check this out from www.midnightsyndicate.com
"Midnight Syndicate to release official Dungeons & Dragons* roleplaying soundtrack CD. Midnight Syndicate will be teaming up with Wizards of the Coast to create the official soundtrack to the classic roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons.* Scheduled for release in August 2003, this CD will take listeners on a journey into the world of dragons, ancient underground temples, mystical forests, dark knights, and sorcery. "We've been planning on doing an epic fantasy disc for some time now, " says Edward Douglas, "and a few ideas were sketched out as early as the Born of the Night sessions. We're really looking forward to this. It will offer fans something different without straying too far from what they've come to expect from a Midnight Syndicate release. We're working closely with the game designers at Wizard of the Coast so fans of Dungeons & Dragons* will find it a great and easy way to enhance their gaming experience." |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2003 : 21:28:51
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Great, i especially like the Born of the Night album.
err, the link doesn't work right now, do you know if there'll be FR music (like "Myth Drannor Knights' arrival") |
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Lazerrus
Acolyte
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Posted - 28 Mar 2003 : 06:27:35
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Good pics Drizzt but you left out Rhapsody, Avantasia, Hammerfall, etcquote:
Originally posted by Drizzt Do Urden
Nice music to use is Movie Music (Gladiator / LOTR, TTT) and some {Fantasy}Metal like Blind Guardian / Iced Earth...
I think Gothic Metal suits well to (Nightwish, After Forever, Within Temptation) The last two are Dutch Bands, the First is Swedish (so i believe)
I think some new age songs from Enya and Enigma are working as well...
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 03 Aug 2003 : 20:05:14
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| I dont know if its in the stores yet, but there is an advert for the D&D soundtrack CD by Midnight Syndicate! Anyone got a copy yet to give a review? |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Yasraena
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 03 Aug 2003 : 21:30:20
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Since it's not scheduled for release until the 5th, I'd guess not Rad.
Buuuut, you can download 2 tracks from it over at MP3.com, which I am doing as I write this.
Will post again with my thoughts on both......
I hadn't heard any of Midnight Syndicate's music before this, and I must say I'm impressed.
The two tracks are called 'Heroes Valour' and 'Descent Into The Depths' respectively.
The first track definitely elicites visions of battle/armies marching to war/dread battlefields/etc. An extremely moody piece which would be perfect for the beginning of a battle.
The second track isn't titled corrrectly (IMO anyway) in that it brings to mind an evil keep or castle that is just impenetrable, with towering buttresses and made of black stone, with an evil warlord watching as his army marches into it, instead of descending into a dungeon or something. At least that's what I saw while listening to it. You might get a different vision.
Regardless, both are great pieces if you want some music to be a part of your game. I highly reccomend checking them out! |
"Nindyn vel'uss malar verin z'klaen tlu kyone ulu naut doera nindel vel'bolen nind malar."
Yasraena T'Sarran
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Edited by - Yasraena on 03 Aug 2003 22:16:20 |
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