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Minsc voiceset in BG2 = too loud = a complete nightmare

Aasimar069Aasimar069 Member Posts: 803
edited April 2013 in Archive (General Discussion)
I was always picking up Minsc in BG2, but I had never played this game with English voiceset, as I am a foreigner.

What the hell with his voiceset ? Far too loud, always screaming around. A complete nightmare.

I arrived to the point I'm trying to never select him alone (always with another character) so he does not start screaming around LOUDLY.

Good thing that in a few hours of playing I'd be able to get rid of him for Sarevok.


On the other side, in my "local" version of BG2, Nalia's voice is VERY annoying, and much more bearable in english...

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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,675
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  • Aasimar069Aasimar069 Member Posts: 803
    It's not a problem of sound, but the way the person who did Minsc's voice (by purpose I guess) is speaker. It really sounds like he is over excited all times around.

    I guess that's the way it should be done since Minsc is mad, but even Keldorn, mighty zealot as he is, isn't always screaming.
  • ScooterScooter Member Posts: 182
    Aasimar069 said:

    It's not a problem of sound, but the way the person who did Minsc's voice (by purpose I guess) is speaker. It really sounds like he is over excited all times around.

    I guess that's the way it should be done since Minsc is mad, but even Keldorn, mighty zealot as he is, isn't always screaming.

    Dude did you just compare Minsc to Keldorn? This is Minsc we're talking about... I've never had any problem with it, I love his voice set, though I do understand some people find his character annoying
  • Aasimar069Aasimar069 Member Posts: 803
    edited April 2013
    Yes, I undestand that's Minsc personality (he'd rather be very loud that having to hide his feelings), but each time you click on him, he's screaming his life around VERY LOUDLY.

    I guess my foreign version of BG2 made him a less annoying voice by not making him screaming his life all around ^^

    But in the end, Sarevok will replace him, so I just bear this for a few hours of gameplay ;-)

    PC : Berserker 13 / Cleric dualled
    Keldorn (With gloves of Dex + Belt of strength + Carsomyr => in fact, Carsomyr's making him great ;-) )
    Mazzy (with belt/gloves of strength and constitution bonus from Lum the Mad machine is GREAT).
    Minsc => Sarevok (Huge bonus in TH swords)
    Aerie
    Imoen

    And we are done ^^
  • MathmickMathmick Member Posts: 326
    He's very simple and very excitable. Yes, he's a bit loud, but that suits his character.
  • KilivitzKilivitz Member Posts: 1,459
    Jim Cummings (Minsc's voice actor) is amazing. If/when BG3 comes out, if he's not there at least doing a few minor NPCs, I'll be disappointed.

    I don't have a problem with Minsc's soundset, except that by the 13763rd time you hear "Aaah we're all heroes, you and Boo and I... HAMSTERS AND RANGERS EVERYWHERE, REJOICE!" it's just not as exciting.
  • Aasimar069Aasimar069 Member Posts: 803
    edited April 2013
    Kilivitz said:

    Jim Cummings (Minsc's voice actor) is amazing. If/when BG3 comes out, if he's not there at least doing a few minor NPCs, I'll be disappointed.

    I don't have a problem with Minsc's soundset, except that by the 13763rd time you hear "Aaah we're all heroes, you and Boo and I... HAMSTERS AND RANGERS EVERYWHERE, REJOICE!" it's just not as exciting.

    Yes I concur ;-)
    This sound also causes me a lot of troubles ;-)
    When you have heard him many times, this starts to break your nerves :p
  • secretmantrasecretmantra Member Posts: 259
    @Aasimar069

    You do realize you can make NPCs talk less frequently when selected? It's in your settings.
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  • QuartzQuartz Member Posts: 3,853
    Yes, Minsc is f**king loud and obnoxious. Not a game issue, that's his nature. Pick a different NPC and good riddance.
  • Aasimar069Aasimar069 Member Posts: 803
    secretmantra said:

    @Aasimar069

    You do realize you can make NPCs talk less frequently when selected? It's in your settings.

    But others NPC won't talk anymore ;-)
  • GoodSteveGoodSteve Member Posts: 607
    It's probably going to take you more than "a few hours" to replace Minsc with Sarevok. Sarevok isn't recruitable until ToB whereas minsc joins the fray at the onset of SoA.

    Personally I don't mind it when he starts to scream his life around :D
  • KidCarnivalKidCarnival Member Posts: 3,747
    You could swap his sounds. If there is one that isn't too loud, rename it to one of the "select normals" and voila. If his select rares are equally loud and annoying... you're out of luck. ;)
  • QuartzQuartz Member Posts: 3,853
    If you are looking to replace Minsc until Sarevok pops up, I would suggest either Valygar or Keldorn. Go for Keldorn if you are looking for a big muscular two-handed sword wielding dude, or Valygar if you were more invested with Minsc's Ranger side (who the hell is? Worst excuse for a Ranger ever, he is seriously a Barbarian)
  • Aasimar069Aasimar069 Member Posts: 803
    edited April 2013
    I have found a solution.

    I cast deafness or silence on him ;-)

    Last long enough to prevent me from clicking on him when he's not affected by these spells ^_^

    I don' t care he's not able to cast spells anymore.


    I have chosen Minsc over Valygar (Keldorn's already part of the team), because he has enough strength to use the composite long bow found in Spearwind Hills (it requires 18 strength). Not to mention the better armor class and +3 two handed sword found in the sewers that makes him immune to confusion and other spells - very useful in the underdark).
  • KilivitzKilivitz Member Posts: 1,459
    Aah Minsc and Lilarcor, a classic combination.
  • Aasimar069Aasimar069 Member Posts: 803
    But Lilacor isn't as annoying as Minsc, fortunately :-)
  • Kitteh_On_A_CloudKitteh_On_A_Cloud Member Posts: 1,629
    Dude, if you don't like Minsc, don't put him in your party. Or lower the volume of your speakers. There's enough choice for other NPCs. I've always known Minsc as he is in the English version of the game and have never had any problem with him. Have you ever seen the English dubbed version of Dragon Ball Z? Now THOSE guys are screaming. Minsc is fine as he is, including the Ranger part.
  • DelvarianDelvarian Member Posts: 1,232
    I have never noticed him being any louder than is appropriate for his character. However I do understand that he might get on some people's nerves.
    I don't understand the idea of changing him from a ranger, Boo makes no sense if Minsc isn't a ranger.
  • QuartzQuartz Member Posts: 3,853
    edited April 2013
    Delvarian said:

    I don't understand the idea of changing him from a ranger, Boo makes no sense if Minsc isn't a ranger.

    Kitteh_On_A_Cloud said:

    Minsc is fine as he is, including the Ranger part.

    I like how you both assume that just because I personally take issue with Minsc being a Ranger that I'm suggesting the game be changed due to my opinion. GG guys, thanks. Way to assume that I don't respect the majority opinion on the matter, or the original integrity of the game, etc.



    In case the sarcasm here confuses people: IMO, Minsc isn't a Ranger. However that doesn't mean I want the game changed because of my opinion. Thank you.
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