Solarverse Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) Please refer to this thread for all future questions and comments. New Beam Rifle Sound Effects! (Detailed Explanation) Edit: Modified the Aim SFX as of 3/22/2020 Edit: Modified Overcharge Hit SFX 3/22/2020 Edit: Modified All SFX Volumes 3/23/2020 I have personally never liked the sound effects for Beam Rifle. I have tried out another mod, and although it was a huge improvement over the original and I do believe that would be the better mod for some players; depending on taste, it just wasn't quite for me. So I did a little searching for sound bites and did a little mixing to come up with this new Sound Mod for Beam Rifle. These sounds have more of a thump to them rather than a buzz (if that makes any sense) with a bit more bass, giving them a heavy hitting sound effect that makes me personally feel like my shots are hitting very hard. The longer animated abilities no longer have a continuous beam sound, but rather a rapid fire sound. I know it is not a rapid fire animation, but after trying it out, I find that it somehow works. I went to great lengths to time the sound effects to fit the animations and for those of you who prefer a hard hitting beefy sound, this sound effects zip file may be just what you were waiting for. Just like my Peace Bringer Sound Effects "Hum" Mod, I have copied and pasted the instructions on how to install below. The Zip file is at the bottom of this thread. Enjoy! Instructions (Destructions?) First, unzip the file beneath the instructions and open the folder. Find your City of Heroes folder and open it up. (If you see a Data Folder) Open the Data Folder. Open the Sound Folder Open the Ogg Folder Open the Powers Folder Copy all files from opened Zip file and drag them to the Powers Folder Close all folders and restart game (If you do not have a Data Folder or any other folder mentioned above!) Inside the City of Heroes Folder... Create a Folder and name it Data Open the Data Folder and create another folder and name it Sound Open the Sound Folder and create yet another folder and name it Ogg Open the Ogg Folder and you've guessed it, create a folder and name it Powers Copy all files from the opened Zip file that I have provided and drag all of the files to the Powers Folder Close all folders and restart game If you have some of the folders mentioned above, but some folders are missing, then create the missing folders and place them in order of how they are listed above. Once finished, copy and drag the files from the Zip folder below and place them inside the Powers Folder. Then close the City of Heroes Folder and restart the game. Zip file is below. Enjoy! Beam Rifle SFX Mod.zip Edited March 25, 2020 by Solarverse 3 3 SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarverse Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Update: Updated the Build-up and Hit file for the T9. SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seancer Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 fantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haijinx Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Great Idea! We could probably use a few of these type mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarverse Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 8 hours ago, Seancer said: fantastic work! Glad you like it! SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarverse Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Haijinx said: Great Idea! We could probably use a few of these type mods. There is another Beam Rifle mod out there. I suggest giving it a try as well. It's not my mod, but options are always nice. There is also a mod out there for Sonic (also not mine) attacks, I use that as well. Not sure if any others exist out there other than the two I have and the other two mentioned. 1 SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-Six Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 hi guys. If I install these and not like them, can I just delete the files and things will go back to normal/old sfx? Also, could you point me to the Sonic SFX Mod and the other BR SFX Mod? My Toons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlynne Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 18 minutes ago, Six Six said: If I install these and not like them, can I just delete the files and things will go back to normal/old sfx? Yes. Verbogeny is one of many pleasurettes afforded a creatific thinkerizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-Six Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks 😃 My Toons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarverse Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 25 minutes ago, Six Six said: Also, could you point me to the Sonic SFX Mod and the other BR SFX Mod? I thought they were on the Guides boards, but I am not finding them. I do know they are somewhere on these forums. I'll have to search later tonight after I get off from work. SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-Six Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks for the effort, Cosmic Soldier. I'll go search for it if they're just around the forums. 😃 I love playing Sonic, but the SFX does get to me after a while My Toons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarverse Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 30 minutes ago, Six Six said: Thanks for the effort, Cosmic Soldier. I'll go search for it if they're just around the forums. 😃 I love playing Sonic, but the SFX does get to me after a while I'm fairly certain you'll enjoy this mod. It makes your weapon sound like it really packs a punch. 🙂 SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-Six Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Just installed it and took it out for a spin. Yes, very much enjoying it. Thank you! 😃 1 My Toons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarverse Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Six Six said: Just installed it and took it out for a spin. Yes, very much enjoying it. Thank you! 😃 And... 1 SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubys Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Oh wow. The SFX are sooooo satisfying for BR/. Wow. I might actually be able to finish off my two BR/ characters now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarverse Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Anubys said: Oh wow. The SFX are sooooo satisfying for BR/. Wow. I might actually be able to finish off my two BR/ characters now! Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it! SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathulfr Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Well done, Solarverse. I just tried these out on my new BR/Devices Blaster, and I'm enjoying them! Edited March 23, 2020 by Rathulfr 1 @Rathstar Energy/Energy Blaster (50+3) on Everlasting Energy/Temporal Blaster (50+3) on Excelsior Energy/Willpower Sentinel (50+3) on Indomitable Energy/Energy Sentinel (50+1) on Torchbearer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarverse Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Rathulfr said: Well done, Solarverse. I just tried these out on my new BR/Devices Blaster, and I'm enjoying them! Only issue I have found so far is that on large teams some of the sounds get drowned out...particularly the Aim (Weapon Charged) SFX. I will be seeing what I can do about that this weekend. Really glad you like it! Edited March 23, 2020 by Solarverse SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarverse Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Last update, made all SFX slightly louder as to be heard on teams. Teams were drowning out certain abilities, this has been adjusted so that you can not only hear them solo, but on teams as well. Hopefully this will be enough, as if I make them any louder on the creation side, they will have far too much of a distorted sound to be of any use. This game has a funny sound issue with sound mods, as the game wants to take priority over the volumes of the sounds. So the only way to compensate is to increase the volume of the mods to a point that they can be pushing the threshold of distorting the sounds. Hopefully this is enough, so far my tests have come back positive. If it's not enough, sadly, I won't be able to push the limit any further. This *should* be the last update. Enjoy! SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpingSpider Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 These are very nice! Piercing Beam and Penetrating Ray seem to be the same sound, but I'll keep the duplication over the old effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarverse Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, JumpingSpider said: These are very nice! Piercing Beam and Penetrating Ray seem to be the same sound, but I'll keep the duplication over the old effects. Close, the after effects are reversed. SFX and Music Mods by Solarverse (Consolidated) WP/EM God Mode Tank Guide and Build Help Support the Return of Missing Code for Sound Files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herotu Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Good work, thanks! 1 ..It only takes one Beanbag fan saying that they JRANGER it for the devs to revert it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summers Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Just adding a thank you for this mod, I am enjoying them on my Beam Rifle Blaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxy Brain Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 This definitely gets the thumbs up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razia Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) Hi, is this still working? I can't to seem to get it to work. I did create all the files in the City of Heroes folder and restarted the game. I am using the new launcher btw. Ok, found the problem, it has indeed something to do with the new launcher. Edited December 14, 2020 by Razia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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