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<blockquote data-quote="400lbGorilla" data-source="post: 5401563" data-attributes="member: 18063">Sure. I run a Call of Cthulhu game for my group which is currently set in 1929. To really set the mood for that game, I play a streaming radio station specializing in music from the 20's and mix in sound effects like a vintage recording of New York city traffic, car horns, and sidewalk noises.When they went to visit a local businessman of questionable loyalties, the outside noises were lowered in volume, but they could clearly hear the sounds of the stock ticker machine and his secretary typing away. I wrote a script to handle this transition, and it was only a click away when I wanted to switch locations.When the meeting turned hostile, the sounds for their .38's, tommy guns, shotguns, and dynamite were only a key press away. In my setup, I have the number keys hotkeyed to their weapons and spell sound effects.It take a light touch when setting up the effects for a scene; what sounds good for 3 minutes starts to get real annoying when looped for 30 minutes. But when done right, I think it really adds to the immersion of the game.There are a few tutorials on getting started at <a href="http://scenesound.cyclobster.com/tutorials/default.aspx" target="_blank">Video Tutorials :: Scene Sound</a>. These are basic guides but should give you an idea of what's possible.If you have any other questions, let me know and I'll do my best to get you some answers.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="400lbGorilla, post: 5401563, member: 18063"] Sure. I run a Call of Cthulhu game for my group which is currently set in 1929. To really set the mood for that game, I play a streaming radio station specializing in music from the 20's and mix in sound effects like a vintage recording of New York city traffic, car horns, and sidewalk noises. When they went to visit a local businessman of questionable loyalties, the outside noises were lowered in volume, but they could clearly hear the sounds of the stock ticker machine and his secretary typing away. I wrote a script to handle this transition, and it was only a click away when I wanted to switch locations. When the meeting turned hostile, the sounds for their .38's, tommy guns, shotguns, and dynamite were only a key press away. In my setup, I have the number keys hotkeyed to their weapons and spell sound effects. It take a light touch when setting up the effects for a scene; what sounds good for 3 minutes starts to get real annoying when looped for 30 minutes. But when done right, I think it really adds to the immersion of the game. There are a few tutorials on getting started at [url=http://scenesound.cyclobster.com/tutorials/default.aspx]Video Tutorials :: Scene Sound[/url]. These are basic guides but should give you an idea of what's possible. If you have any other questions, let me know and I'll do my best to get you some answers. [/QUOTE]

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