A simple way to change voice messages

[AlexN]

Existing unit voices in 0AD are somewhat annoying. I understand that it is all under development, but there is a quick and simple method to improve the situation.

1. Go to forvo.com and register.

2. Download MP3 files with desired words and phrases ("Yes", "Certainly", etc) in any language you want

3. Convert them into mono(!) .ogg

4. Replace files in 0ad\binaries\data\mods\public\public.zip (windows)

5. Enjoy.

All under open license.

[Lion.Kanzen]

English greeks? Hell no XD

[Gallaecio]

http://www.forvo.com/license/ says http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/deed.en_GB

So, it’s not a free (as in freedom) license, as the NC clause is evil.

[sanderd17]

If users really want, they can replace those files themselves, but the site uses a CC-BY-SA-NC license http://www.forvo.com/license/.

So we're not able to distribute those files as is. It should be CC-BY-SA or less restrictive.

Edit: Ninjaed by Gallaecio

[Lion.Kanzen]

Yes if is this way yes, but remember when you want play online.

[AlexN]

 

English greeks? Hell no XD

That's the point. There are Greek greeks http://www.forvo.com/languages/grc/,

Latin romans http://www.forvo.com/languages/la/

Yes, Wildfire can not distribute those files, but we can.

[Lion.Kanzen]

Ancient Latin (classic) is not same as Medieval Latin.

And Greek neither.

And actor voice tone and acting is not same only if are speaking out from the context.

Edited October 6, 2013 by Lion.Kanzen

[AlexN]

 

Ancient Latin (classic) is not same as Medieval Latin.

And Greek neither.

And actor voice tone and acting is not same only if are speaking out from the context.

Definitely. However, I'm not sure if people from Forvo are speaking Medieval Latin or modern or classic.

One thing I can say is if something could be done in not so perfect way, it does not mean it should not be done at all.

[GunChleoc]

The problem right now is tha we can't use their stuff in any case, because of the -NC license.