Do you listen to other music while you game?

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toredauei wrote:I suppose I feel like you're not missing out on anything by listening to your music if you've played through the game multiple times, I mean you've already heard what the game has to offer. There is really only so many times you can hear the mario bros music without going crazy.
true. I think valve has started to get around that with left 4 dead. The music changes with what happens in the game. Even though it is atmospheric and not exactly a score to a game, you still kinda need it to play well. And it'll be slightly different every time.

I usually put on last fm for any kind online shooter. Crank up the effects, and turn down the music in game. You really don't need it for COD4 or TF2. Every once and a while though a song will come on with mock bullet sound effects and i'll wig out in game. Keeps me on my toes.

I never had the patience to try to make custom soundtracks on the 360, so i suffer on that guy.
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Raziel wrote:No, as it detracts from the overall experience. I do read sometimes, though, for example, when playing turn-based strategy games or "slow" empire builders (Crusader Kings, Europa Universalis). Helps to save time.
toredauei wrote:I suppose I feel like you're not missing out on anything by playing the game again if you've played through the game multiple times, I mean you've already played what the game has to offer. There is really only so many times you can jump over the same obstacles in mario without going crazy.
I dont believe it works the same way. you arnt altering the actual gameplay by listening to different music just making it into a different experiance.
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Never, unless I'm level grinding in an rpg. In fact, I hate it when I watch a youtube video of a game and there's custom music playing. Great games have great music, let people actually hear it. I'm a purist about some things
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Venetian Snares while I shmup!
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It depends on the game. I wouldn't dream of playing a castlevania title with different music, but if I'm playing something, like smash brothers, I need to listen to my playlist. :lol:
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War pigs- Black Sabbath while playing Call of duty

Seek and destroy- Metallica while playing Golden eye
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When I play manic shooters, I sometimes play some Lamb of God, Slayer, or Pantera.
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danmaku and dubstep come together to make a devine experiance. seriously, I love shmupping with my own soundtrack there is nothing better.
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Depends on the game. Games like Doom and Sonic i love the music. But say Unreal Tournament 3, I throw on some old Metallica, Pantera, Megadeth, and old Slipknot and have a blast.

Nothing like shooting some annoying 12 year old while listening to Psycho Holiday :)
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HeavyMetalMe wrote:Venetian Snares while I shmup!
LOL, I have got to try that!
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