Musical Instruments FTW

UltiMaia - Morai
UltiMaia - Morai Posts: 24 Arc User
edited November 2013 in Suggestion Box
I want Chinese-inspired musical instruments to be added to the game.

Not weapons that you hit people with that LOOK like instruments.

Not fashion weapons that cover your weapon like a skin.

I want an ACTUAL mandolin that fits in its own assigned categorical box, so that when I press the "Play Equipped Musical Instrument" button, the animation makes me sit down and start playing a recorded mandolin tune/ or opens up a keyboard pop-up box, so I can play my own music. The instruments should be available to ALL classes and genders, and independent to whatever weapon you currently use.

Why? No particular reason. I just thought if people are willing to buy fashion, fashion weapons, smileys, flyers, mounts and both fighting and aesthetic pets, then having your own musical instrument is probably the next step up in terms of personality display. If possible, give it a buff, like a chi recharge every time you play, so it is not completely useless.

Some instruments I'd like to see added if this idea ever flies:
Qinqin (the mandolin, otherwise known as a chinese lute)
Huqins (Two-stringed fiddle)
Bawu (Bamboo flutes/reed pipes)
Luo (gongs of varying sizes)
Bo (Cymbals, the current fashion weapon only applies to dual-wielded axes)
Dagu drums (the big red drums you play with two sticks)
Bolang Gu (the little one-handed drum with two pellets)
Yangqin (the large xylophone-like string instrument, hammers included)

Here is a Master Shifu image (Kung Fu Panda) for some inspiration.
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Image obtained from: http://disneyscreencaps.com/kung-fu-panda-2008/1/
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  • anwynd
    anwynd Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2013
    sounds like a great idea plus it would be useful to spice up any get togethers whether it be faction related or just friendsb:victory
    Collector of pet eggs, armor, weapons, fashion, and mountsb:chuckle
  • Kniraven - Lost City
    Kniraven - Lost City Posts: 2,620 Arc User
    edited September 2013
    Cool idea, won't happen
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  • DragunBlud - Morai
    DragunBlud - Morai Posts: 31 Arc User
    edited September 2013
    I like the idea of the musical instruments giving extra chi when you play them. That way, every time a party is in a dungeon, we wouldn't have to waste pots/mana healing ourselves after chi-farming duels. We just whip out out guitars and start playing, and voila! Full chi!

    My one problem with the instruments is that if too many people play at once, the sound would be very out of tune. Imagine the whole of West Archo playing at once...
  • Desdi - Sanctuary
    Desdi - Sanctuary Posts: 8,680 Arc User
    edited September 2013
    It's actually a pretty neat idea and I would love it. Chances are that it would be a time limited boutique item like fashion weapons though...but still cool!
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  • Esnemyl - Dreamweaver
    Esnemyl - Dreamweaver Posts: 3,079 Arc User
    edited September 2013
    INb4 bard class :D It would be so fitting for this.
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  • Roflmancer - Dreamweaver
    Roflmancer - Dreamweaver Posts: 5 Arc User
    edited September 2013
    If we're going to have musical instruments, then we need a "play musical instrument" skill (able to play more difficult/longer compositions as you level it up) and a "musical composition" skill (able to write more difficult/longer tunes as you level it up). Might as well have another 4-6 playing skills for musical buffs.

    Would also be nice if there was a squad-play synch feature so that say 2 or more people can play in unison. Then we do away with the level cap completely, do away with class skill limitations, implement a rebirth and aging system, and it'll be just like Mabi with better graphics.

    We do seem to get a lot of carryovers from FW so bring on the bard class as well \o/
  • ApocaIypto - Dreamweaver
    ApocaIypto - Dreamweaver Posts: 585 Arc User
    edited September 2013
    LotR online does it. you can get instrument and play it. you can even use some website or something to have specific sheet music files to play what you want, andu put those files in some specific game directory.
  • anwynd
    anwynd Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2013
    ApocaIypto - Dreamweaver wrote: »
    LotR online does it. you can get instrument and play it. you can even use some website or something to have specific sheet music files to play what you want, andu put those files in some specific game directory.

    wow really guess I didn't get far enough in that to see those think I will have to download that again just so I can have some fun with that
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  • ApocaIypto - Dreamweaver
    ApocaIypto - Dreamweaver Posts: 585 Arc User
    edited September 2013
    doubt its possible to bring that here tho. since musical instruments wil be for an other use
  • UltiMaia - Morai
    UltiMaia - Morai Posts: 24 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    LotR online does it. you can get instrument and play it. you can even use some website or something to have specific sheet music files to play what you want, andu put those files in some specific game directory.

    I actually really like that idea about putting in your own sheet music to go with an in-game instrument. And there's already a game that does this!?!
    We can do ini editing, so why not this too? I'd still want a keyboard popup window so I can make up some tunes on the go, but this would make a great macro.
    INb4 bard class :D It would be so fitting for this.

    I'm not too sure about a bard class though, having another class would probably limit the use of instruments to a certain race, like daggers can only be used by assassins or crossbows only by archers. If we're gonna have music, it should be available to all classes, so that people wouldn't have to create a whole new character just to use the instruments.
    We could had a system like the Meridian, or a passive 'bard skill set' that levels up the more you play, then that would be okay.
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  • UltiMaia - Morai
    UltiMaia - Morai Posts: 24 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    I'm reading the "Suggested Rules of Suggestion Box" and it says:
    9)Justify your suggestions
    *Sell your idea to people but don't flame/troll when posting replies to other people
    *Give convincing reasons why this should be implemented

    Was thinking that this image might help...

    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4hMWvb-jF8/T9j0vPOWqGI/AAAAAAAAAaI/FUtHmgI1nmM/s1600/Musical+instruments+of+traditional+Chinese.jpg
    Obtained from http://traditionalmusicinstrument.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/musical-instruments-of-traditional.html

    Anyone want one of these in-game? ;)
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  • Desdi - Sanctuary
    Desdi - Sanctuary Posts: 8,680 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    I still love this idea \o/ wish it could happen.
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  • DragunBlud - Morai
    DragunBlud - Morai Posts: 31 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4hMWvb-jF...al+Chinese.jpg

    I would sacrifice the prepaid credit on my mobile phone to buy that.

    Whether I am referring to the instrument or the musician, you may fantasize for yourself.
  • UltiMaia - Morai
    UltiMaia - Morai Posts: 24 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    To anybody who likes drums:

    Which drum would you prefer to carry around with you as a tool for chi replenishment/ bard buffing other people, or for entertaining guildies:

    A dagu? (For those who like being tough)
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:P1080684.JPG

    A bolang-gu? (that little comedian prop)
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bolang-gu-chinese-instrument.jpg

    Or the paigu? (the closest thing to western-style drums)
    http://blog.chinatraveldepot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Paigu.jpg

    b:pleased Of course, you can always pick all of them. b:pleased
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  • UltiMaia - Morai
    UltiMaia - Morai Posts: 24 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    b:cry Post needs more love...

    New image time! Comes with article about info and stuff!

    http://traditionalmusicinstrument.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/traditional-musical-instruments-from_11.html
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  • UltiMaia - Morai
    UltiMaia - Morai Posts: 24 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    SweetieBot, do you like making music?


    Meanwhile, here is another website!
    http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/arts/chinese-music.htm
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  • SweetieBot - Lothranis
    SweetieBot - Lothranis Posts: 18,978 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    UltiMaia - Morai wrote: »
    SweetieBot, do you like making music?
    Do you?
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  • UltiMaia - Morai
    UltiMaia - Morai Posts: 24 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    SweetieBot, yes of course I like making music! :3
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  • Azura - Lost City
    Azura - Lost City Posts: 2,281 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    OP, perhaps you should look for another game...
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  • SweetieBot - Lothranis
    SweetieBot - Lothranis Posts: 18,978 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    UltiMaia - Morai wrote: »
    SweetieBot, yes of course I like making music! :3
    Why of course? 3 what?
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  • UltiMaia - Morai
    UltiMaia - Morai Posts: 24 Arc User
    edited November 2013
    Azura - Lost City wrote: »
    OP, perhaps you should look for another game...

    Ahem.. do you have a problem with my involvement in PWI?
    I'm not going to simply leave the game just because it's missing something I like.
    I don't really mind whether this suggestion ever comes true or not,
    but I'm happy as long as the idea still exists in this forum,
    so people with Similar interests can find it.
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  • Rewas - Lost City
    Rewas - Lost City Posts: 50 Arc User
    edited November 2013
    Just passing by to say - Great idea.
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    Enjoy the decline. b:victory
  • DragunBlud - Morai
    DragunBlud - Morai Posts: 31 Arc User
    edited November 2013
    I really hope someone is keeping this post alive. It's a pretty decent idea.

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