Music while gaming

Draggar · February 26th, 2002, 10:48 AM

As discussed in the tech lounge, I've gotten fond of having the Lord of the Rings soundtrack playing when I am on Quake 3.

It seems like any Sci-Fi / Fantasy soundtrack would be great to have while gaming, and I'm also fond of the Akira soundtrack while gaming (anime).

What do you guys listen to while racking up the frags?

LagMonster · February 26th, 2002, 10:51 AM

Nothing but the game music. I actually can't play well if anything else is playing. When I play I get overly competitive and If I miss a footstep or someone jumping because music is playing I get pissed. Its just that I get soo envolved in the game...I sometimes don't even realize someone is talking to me when they are right next to me.

Tazdrummer · February 26th, 2002, 11:32 AM

If you want music Draggar, try Rocket Arena 3. It has the integrated mp3 player and you can polish up your Quake 3 skills there too.

I play it alot when I want to be humbled. There are some rough guys out there that have picked me off from far away in mid air with the rail gun.

Stalemate · February 26th, 2002, 11:42 AM

Ingame music here too - if at all.

I can't fully enjoy the music or the game if both or on at the same time...

But I do recall Descent 2 had Ogre (from Ministry) to do their soundtrack and that it created a nice mood.

I tend to leave it off if it's not industrial or hard techno.

Tazdrummer · February 26th, 2002, 12:47 PM

It is good to just go in not giving a $hit about the game but just getting in the groove.

I had a few awesome games on Q3 Excessive while I had Winamp running.

Outcoded · February 26th, 2002, 12:52 PM

Game sounds through the headphones. Guns and Roses on the speakers so I can hear it over the game (yes with the headphones on).

Problem is, my headphones are pro DJ-ing ones, which are pretty much sound-proof. I'm glad I get on with my neighbours

Q (OHMSS) · February 26th, 2002, 01:43 PM

Do you remember the piece of music that accompanied Valves' logo on Half Life? I used to play AvP and keep the HL disc in the drive, it used to play the whole track and it was really atmospheric in the AvP game. Now I listen to no music during a shoot out cos I'm too busy listening for approaching stealthy footsteps or can't hear the co-driver when rallying and already have enough trouble telling left from other left at the best of times.

Antimatter · February 26th, 2002, 02:28 PM

The Blood soundtrack fits the game well and turns the game from good to great.
I enjoy freaking people out by playing it at halloween parties and.

Lt. Cmdr. DaTaMan · February 28th, 2002, 03:15 PM

For quake 3, I like limp's chocolate starfish. I'll crank the game sound up all the way, then the music enough to hear it

jaeger · February 28th, 2002, 09:03 PM

Mechwarrior 2/Ghost Bear's Legacy/Mercenaries sound tracks are some of the best music out there for gaming. Mercenaries in particular is great for DMing.

February 26th, 2002, 10:48 AM	#1
Draggar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fort Lah-di-dah, FL Posts: 2,679	Music while gaming As discussed in the tech lounge, I've gotten fond of having the Lord of the Rings soundtrack playing when I am on Quake 3. It seems like any Sci-Fi / Fantasy soundtrack would be great to have while gaming, and I'm also fond of the Akira soundtrack while gaming (anime). What do you guys listen to while racking up the frags? __________________ Live Free or Die Never forget, never lose those who have been lost. My Malinois is smarter than your honor roll student!

February 26th, 2002, 11:32 AM	#3
Tazdrummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Allen Park, Michigan Posts: 1,087	If you want music Draggar, try Rocket Arena 3. It has the integrated mp3 player and you can polish up your Quake 3 skills there too. I play it alot when I want to be humbled. There are some rough guys out there that have picked me off from far away in mid air with the rail gun. __________________ If it aint broke, TWEAK it! When in doubt, throw it out!!

February 26th, 2002, 11:42 AM	#4
Stalemate Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: d4-e5 Posts: 15,085	Ingame music here too - if at all. I can't fully enjoy the music or the game if both or on at the same time... But I do recall Descent 2 had Ogre (from Ministry) to do their soundtrack and that it created a nice mood. I tend to leave it off if it's not industrial or hard techno. __________________ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. *-Douglas Adams*

February 26th, 2002, 12:47 PM	#5
Tazdrummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Allen Park, Michigan Posts: 1,087	It is good to just go in not giving a $hit about the game but just getting in the groove. I had a few awesome games on Q3 Excessive while I had Winamp running. __________________ If it aint broke, TWEAK it! When in doubt, throw it out!!

February 26th, 2002, 12:52 PM	#6
Outcoded Senior Member - 1000+ Club Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Somewhere in the UK, never quite sure where Posts: 1,689	Game sounds through the headphones. Guns and Roses on the speakers so I can hear it over the game (yes with the headphones on). Problem is, my headphones are pro DJ-ing ones, which are pretty much sound-proof. I'm glad I get on with my neighbours __________________ I'm in charge and I say we blow it up

February 26th, 2002, 10:51 AM	#2
LagMonster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Circle Pines,MN,USA Posts: 805	Nothing but the game music. I actually can't play well if anything else is playing. When I play I get overly competitive and If I miss a footstep or someone jumping because music is playing I get pissed. Its just that I get soo envolved in the game...I sometimes don't even realize someone is talking to me when they are right next to me.

February 26th, 2002, 01:43 PM	#7
Q (OHMSS) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 196	Do you remember the piece of music that accompanied Valves' logo on Half Life? I used to play AvP and keep the HL disc in the drive, it used to play the whole track and it was really atmospheric in the AvP game. Now I listen to no music during a shoot out cos I'm too busy listening for approaching stealthy footsteps or can't hear the co-driver when rallying and already have enough trouble telling left from other left at the best of times.

February 26th, 2002, 02:28 PM	#8
Antimatter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 502	The Blood soundtrack fits the game well and turns the game from good to great. I enjoy freaking people out by playing it at halloween parties and. __________________ To prove something, one must first try to disprove it.

February 28th, 2002, 03:15 PM	#9
Lt. Cmdr. DaTaMan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Planet Xen, aka Dora, Al Posts: 315	For quake 3, I like limp's chocolate starfish. I'll crank the game sound up all the way, then the music enough to hear it __________________ The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of my employer, not necessarily mine, and probably not EDITED BY SOWULO

February 28th, 2002, 09:03 PM	#10
jaeger Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,491	Mechwarrior 2/Ghost Bear's Legacy/Mercenaries sound tracks are some of the best music out there for gaming. Mercenaries in particular is great for DMing. __________________ "The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair." The Hitchikers Guide to the Universe - Mostly Harmless - Douglas Adams

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