There’s an interesting, if lesser known, feature in Lord of the Rings Online that allows players to filter out unwanted sounds from the game. It’s a godsend to those who find certain screams or noises grating. And don’t most games have sounds that fall into that category for us too? I know I grit my teeth when I hear error noises again and again, mocking my inept gameplay.
Today, let’s talk about whether MMOs should allow us to easily filter out repeated sounds — and maybe if they should allow us to mod in sounds of our own? Maybe you’d like your greatsword to have a more meaty impact… or sound like someone stepping on a rubber bike horn. That’s your thing. But what do you think about modding out sounds?
Every morning, the Massively Overpowered writers team up with mascot Mo to ask MMORPG players pointed questions about the massively multiplayer online roleplaying genre. Grab a mug of your preferred beverage and take a stab at answering the question posed in today’s Daily Grind!
