24.122.148.155 at 03:09, 14 November 2008

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===Real musical instruments ([[ArenaNet talk:Guild Wars 2 suggestions/Real musical instruments|Discussion]])===

The musical emotes (/guitar, /drums, etc.) are very nice. In addition, I'd like to see musical instruments (that actually make sound) emulated on the skill bar. It would work similar to the way the [[Junundu]] worm or [[Ursan Blessing]] replaced your entire skill bar. One instrument per skill bar, so you'd need to play with your friends for the whole band. It would be a version of an [http://youtube.com/results?search_query=iband&search_type=&aq=f iBand] instrument for hand-helds simplified to 8 (or however many) skills of the GW skill bar. That conversion to only 8 skills would take some creativity to still represent the range of the instrument. But simplifying would make it accessible to a lot more people. And it's just for fun.
* The number one problem: we'd lose the peace and quiet of popular cites and areas if everyone could bang on their instrument whenever they want--in the same way as Local chat can be filled with nonsense, but we'd have to hear it.
*:Possible solutions:
*:# Add it as an extra channel like "Ambient Noise" or "Music" that can be turned off in Options.
*:# Ability to disable Local music quickly
*:# Easy way to mute individuals
*:# Only hear music from those in your group, guild, etc.
*:# Attenuate the sound with distance. So the music doesn't travel very far anyway and you can walk away from noise polluters.
*:# Prohibit music in areas people are required to go.
*:# Limit the number of instruments allowed in a certain area the way minipets are in towns.
*:# Have instruments as a reward for a certain quest, or perhaps collectible items.

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24.122.148.155 at 03:09, 14 November 2008