GnollHack - NetHack Variant - Caveman Quest
Project Overview
We are looking for voice actors for GnollHack, our NetHack variant. This time we are looking for voice actors for the Caveman Quest. There are 4 minor roles available at the moment.
Audition lines are at the end of each character description.
Description of the game
GnollHack is a roguelike videogame based on NetHack developed by Sound Mind Games.
Website
GnollHack: https://gnollhack.com
NetHack: https://www.nethack.org
Lines for each role
Each role has their own set of lines.
You can find the full list of lines for each role here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dWzJ6cuvNmWm6hBfYxBHmEmuzRlwdQ83/view?usp=sharing
Audio format
You can send the auditions and final lines in any of the following formats:
- WAV: 16-bit, 44.1 kHz
- MP3 Mono: Bit rate at least 80 Kbps
- MP3 Stereo/Joint: Bit rate at least 160 Kbps
Notice on auditions with heavy effects created with an audio editing software
If you plan to send an audition, to which you have added heavy effects using an audio editing software, please send two versions of your audition:
1. One without any software created effects
2. Second with software created effects
This is because we need to evaluate your acting skills based on the version that has no software created effects. This rule does not apply if you create the "effects" with your voice or to any editing that you apply to your voice files to make them sound professional, such as noise reduction. This rule applies only when the original voice file and the modified voice file sound substantially different, e.g. due to voice distortion effects.
Evaluation of auditions
A jury will evaluate the sent auditions based on the following criteria:
- 1. Suitability of the voice for the role (right age, etc.)
2. Voice acting skills (how well you can act the character in question)
3. Technical quality (your microphone quality, etc.) - 4. Reading skills (you read the audition lines right and pronounce the words right)
If your audition does not pass all four evaluation criteria, it will be rejected.
The evaluation of auditions will take up to 2 weeks after each deadline.
Audition process
We will do the casting in rounds, each of which takes about 1 month. Each of the rounds has a deadline, after which we evaluate all sent auditions. If we find a suitable actor for a role, that role will be cast to the actor in question and closed for any further auditions. However, if all sent auditions for a particular role do not meet our voice acting standard, that role will stay open for further rounds until a suitable voice actor is found.
We will not do early castings under any circumstances. We will strictly respect the deadlines of each round. This means that you can count on that we receive your audition for evaluation if you send it before the deadline.
After all the roles have been filled and after we have received all lines from the voice actors, we will evaluate the project as a whole. That is, how all voices work together. At this stage, it can happen that we find that some particular voice does not fit together with all other voices and we need to recast that role. In this case, the original voice actor still gets to keep the money we paid him or her for his or her work.
Payment method
We will pay through PayPal. The recipient is responsible for all taxes and tax-like costs in his or her country.
Contact information
voiceacting at hyvanmielenpelit.fi
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Race: Human
Occupation: Prime shaman
Role: Quest Leader
“You are indeed ready now, adventurer. I shall tell you a tale of great suffering among your people: "Shortly after you left on your vision quest, the caves were invaded by the creatures sent against us by Tiamat. "She, herself, could not attack us due to her great size, but her minions have harassed us ever since.”
“Adventurer! You have sealed our fate. You seem unable to reform yourself, so I must select another to take your place. "Begone from the Caves of the Ancestors! You have betrayed us by choosing the path of the chaotic over the true path of the lawful. "You no longer live in our eyes.”
“Adventurer! Welcome back. How goes your quest to recover the Amulet for Anu?”
Race: Dragon
Voice: Draconic, evil
Occupation: Chromatic dragon, Mother of All Dragons
Role: Quest Nemesis
This is deemed to be a hard role, and therefore it pays double the normal amount ($0.20 per word).
“So, follower of Shaman Karnov, you seek to invade the lair of Tiamat. Only my meals are allowed down here. Prepare to be eaten!”
“Join me for lunch? You're the main course, Caveman.”
“You are weak, Cavewoman. No challenge for the Mother of all Dragons.”
Race: Human
Occupation: Guardian
Role: Quest Guardian
“So, tell me, adventurer, how have you fared?”
“Welcome back! Did you find the Sceptre of Might?”
“So, adventurer, tell us the story of your fight with Tiamat.”
Race: Human
Occupation: Guardian
Role: Quest Guardian
“So, tell me, adventurer, how have you fared?”
“Welcome back! Did you find the Sceptre of Might?”
“So, adventurer, tell us the story of your fight with Tiamat.”
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