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[shinobi602]

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QLgy-1I3S8

Link to download scripts: http://blog.bioware.com/2016/08/30/explorers-wanted-contest/

You’re an explorer. You’ve always wondered what it would be like to see the stars and discover new worlds. While we can’t physically send you to space, we can send your voice to Andromeda.

Starting September 12, 2016 at 6 PM GMT, we’re giving you the chance to voice a character in an upcoming Mass Effect videogame.

All you need to do is download a script, upload your vocal take, send the link to explorers@bioware.com, and you’ll be entered. Video and audio recordings are both acceptable. Once you’ve submitted your entry, we encourage you to share it on social media with #ExplorersWanted.

No accents, makeup, costumes, or props are necessary: just a recording of you speaking in your natural voice. If you want to be a little more dramatic, feel free—just remember that your entry will be judged on the quality of your voice performance and how well it matches the Mass Effect style.

The contest entry period closes on September 28, 2106 at 6:59 AM GMT, at which point the entries will be judged by a panel of BioWare employees. The potential winner will be notified on or before November 30, 2016.

The winner will be flown to one of our recording studios, put up in a hotel for up to two nights, and perform in a professional recording session.

 

[DorkyMohr]

One of the characters is a freelance video documentarian. So sign up if you want to be punched in the face by Ryder I guess.

 

[DeadlyParasite]

Pretty cool. Unfortunately I don't have an amazing natural voice so the dream is dead before it began. Would be neat if a gaffer won.

 

[phen0m24]

It says no accents, but does that mean Hank Hill voice is no good?

Thanks Shinobi

 

[Octavianus]

I've never heard anyone talk without an accent. What does that sound like?

 

[Ragnarsson]

Amazing opportunity... sad to see that it's just for people from English-speaking countries, though.

 

[Aztechnology]

I know I don't have an amazing natural voice. But I've always wanted to try and do some voice acting. I always thought I'd love to do some free work for an indie game or something. Will be fun to do this.

 

[HStallion]

Can I voice it like Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force?

 

[PSqueak]

I've never heard anyone talk without an accent. What does that sound like?

Depending the language and region there are accents that are considered "neutral", it's kinda how shit is dubbed into spanish for latin america.

You should see how it works, it's amazing, i remember Disney was airing some promos for the dubbing of fishhooks, they got some kids from chile i believe, so they interviewed them and spoke with their natural chilean accents, but then when they got into character, holy shit, NO ACCENT, it was amazing.

Im assuming there must be something similar for english.

 

[Aztechnology]

Can I voice it like Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force?

It's actively uncouraged in the fine print.

 

[sixteen-bit]

cool contest

 

[Neoleo2143]

Might give it a go, I've done a decent number of cold readings in the past.

 

[Mindlog]

Tip for budding VAs.

Ryder, isn’t it? Jordan Tate, freelance vidmaker. (Friendly, enthused.)
Superintendent Drake’s asked for an “uplifting” documentary (Annoyed by Drake, fake bubbly at end.)
about our efforts. Translation: paint rainbows over our problems.
But people deserve the truth, not propaganda.(Earnest.)

Improv that line. It doesn't flow with the character. Choose more snark, subtlety or omit it entirely.


Look at me I'm an EP now!
Neat contest.

It's actively uncouraged in the fine print.

I want H. Jon to submit an entry.

 

[Ralemont]

I've never heard anyone talk without an accent. What does that sound like?

I assume it's American Broadcast English. Or whatever it's called.

 

[DevilDog]

Someone tell Jessica Chobot

 

[petethepanda]

Cool, I was looking for something to spend a borderline obsessive amount of time doing and redoing.

 

[Illusive_Juan]

Super excited to give this a shot. I've never thought of doing anything like this, but given that they are only going to judge your voice and not the creativity of your video or the number of shares and retweets it gets, it gives everyone a fighting chance.

 

[KeyBladerXIII]

Sounds cool, but I have don't have any good recording devices, hopefully my phone will be good enough.

Going for script 2, even if I'm the exact opposite of a tough merc.

 

[Cels]

September 28, 2106

mass effect andromeda delayed 90 years

 

[DukeLongfellow]

So, can I enter if I'm not from US/UK? English isn't my primary language but I've been speaking it since I was like 3. I can pull of a near perfect "basic" American accent.

Edit: Nvm, just read the rules in the link. Sucks.

 

[The Albatross]

Would they.. uhh.. be paid for this.. or is Bioware looking for basically free voice work?

 

[thechristoph]

Tip for budding VAs.

Improv that line. It doesn't flow with the character. Choose more snark, subtlety or omit it entirely.

The rules explicitly state not to change the lines at all.

 

[Cels]

So, can I enter if I'm not from US/UK? English isn't my primary language but I've been speaking it since I was like 3. I can pull of a near perfect "basic" American accent.

eligibility rules are in the link, you don't have to be from US/UK

 

[timetokill]

I've never heard anyone talk without an accent. What does that sound like?

lol it's impossible XD

 

[johancruijff]

eligibility rules are in the link, you don't have to be from US/UK

is open only to legal residents of Australia,Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand ,United Kingdom and the United States (including the District of Colombia) who are at least as old as the minimum age of majority in the jurisdiction from which they enter the Contest

.

 

[shinobi602]

Would they.. uhh.. be paid for this.. or is Bioware looking for basically free voice work?

...they're flying the winner out on their dime and taking care of all expenses. This a reward for any big Mass Effect fan to be a part of the game in a minute manner. They're not trying to save a buck for a small NPC voice.

 

[timetokill]

...they're flying the winner out on their dime and taking care of all expenses. This a reward for any big Mass Effect fan to be a part of the game in a minute manner. They're not trying to save a buck for a small NPC voice.

Yep. I mean, yes, it's PR as well, but this isn't "free" work. It's a cool chance for a fan.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

You know what? I'll take a swing at this. Can't do the thuggish voice, so gonna default to Tate. Should be fun at least.

 

[PMS341]

Well, I'm constantly being told to go into radio or VA, but for whatever reason I've never given it a shot.

Might as well see what happens with this.

 

[Sou Da]

You know what? I'll take a swing at this. Can't do the thuggish voice, so gonna default to Tate. Should be fun at least.

Upload it, let us judge you.

 

[Stiler]

No accent.....

What if our natural speaking voice has a very noticeable accent lol.

Hope they like a hillbilly sounding "tough mercenary."

 

[HStallion]

I hope they get someone with a huge amount of vocal fry to drive most everyone batty.

 

[cartographer]

No accent.....

What if our natural speaking voice has a very noticeable accent lol.

Hope they like a hillbilly sounding "tough mercenary."

I think the natural voice part just means don't put on an accent. Just speak how you speak.

Though I'm guessing it's not likely they pick somebody with a super strong regional accent, like Cajun or something.

 

[timetokill]

No accent.....

What if our natural speaking voice has a very noticeable accent lol.

Hope they like a hillbilly sounding "tough mercenary."

There's no such thing as "no accent"

They're just asking you to not put a "fake" one on

 

[Zomba13]

No accent.....

What if our natural speaking voice has a very noticeable accent lol.

Hope they like a hillbilly sounding "tough mercenary."

They say no accent necessary . Meaning you don't have to put on a Southern drawl or a fake French accent for the character, their voice is your voice. It's not like Mercenary Thug is strictly a gruff German male who is fluent in his native language but struggling with English.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

Upload it, let us judge you.

Already judging myself here. Haven't exactly got a good mic to be working with, no real experience...

Admittedly the biggest thing is that my voice seems too... dull and monotone, listening to it.

 

[The Albatross]

...they're flying the winner out on their dime and taking care of all expenses. This a reward for any big Mass Effect fan to be a part of the game in a minute manner. They're not trying to save a buck for a small NPC voice.

Aah I thought this would be for more major character and these scripts were just auditions.

 

[Omega Kirby]

So american accent is no accent? Like saying water but pretending the t doesn't exist

Edit: Nm, I understand now.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

So american accent is no accent?

Just means you don't need to put on a fake one, as previously stated.

 

[timetokill]

So american accent is no accent? Like saying water but pretending the T doesn't exist

No, they're just asking you not to put on an accent

There's no such thing as not having an accent

 

[Ivory Samoan]

I've got a voice made for radio that is tweaked in Kiwi deliciousness.....I can see myself becoming a NPC in Mass Effect....let's do this.

Calling it now, I'm the new Conrad Verner.

 

[AtomskEater]

I've never heard anyone talk without an accent. What does that sound like?

I'm pretty sure the sentence it's in means it's not necessary to put on a "fake" accent. They want to hear natural voices, AKA however you usually talk.

 

[thechristoph]

So american accent is no accent? Like saying water but pretending the t doesn't exist

Edit: Nm, I understand now.

I have never heard anyone say wa'er.

 

[rhandino]

Looking for the next Diane Allers?

 

[Psykoboy2]

Gonna give this a go. Just need to decide which script to use.

 

[HyperCroutons]

The no fake accent rule kills it for me, my normal voice isn't great but I could do all kinds of accents/voices . Guess I can't use my meatwad voice from ATHF.

 

[Fisty]

Well you better talk in a Canadian accent if you want to fit in with the Asari

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Ill give it a shot. Ive been told I have sweet dulce tones.

 

[Cranster]

I'll give this a shot. It's a pretty cool contest so why not?

 

[Psykoboy2]

Made a few attempts.

Tate Scene

Merc Scene

Without accents or voices they probably sound the same pretty much. Not sure on the one I'll finally decide to submit though.