The Arena Announcer : IV

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:12 pm

How does the Arena announcer (the voice you hear in the Arena) amplify his voice? I haven't seen any info about the 'technology' in Tamriel to do this; does he use magic?

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:03 pm

Maybe he uses one of http://images.clipartof.com/small/12357-Carnival-Barker-Speaking-Into-A-Megaphone-Poster-Art-Print.jpg?

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:09 pm

He's using the force D:

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:33 am

That's a very interesting question. I'm going to assume he uses some form of alteration magic.

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:45 am

Maybe he's a nord, nords of skyrim do have REALLY loud voices. :swear:

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 6:44 pm

It seems to be because of magic but he's the only guy in the game who uses it!

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:14 pm

Or they learnt how to use force.

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:44 pm

My guess would be a very long horn.
Imagine this. An open brass tube that connects to several hollow, branching tubes that all wire around the arena and come out the walls in places, expanding into a horn shape. Anything yelled into the brass opening would vibrate through the tubes and amplify all around the stadium!
Like yelling down a connection of tunnels.

... I just put way too much thought into that.

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:47 am

This is a good question. It has been discussed on the forums before.

I think the conclusion was that he uses a Fortify Voice on Self spell.

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:20 pm

Why does it have to be something so complicated like that? It's not hard to simply talk into a hollow cone-shaped object to make his voice louder. The Arena looks huge from the outside, but inside it's not actually all that big, Im sure his voice reaches everyone comfortably..

Besides, he's voiced by Wes Johnson.. There's nothing he can't do..

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:36 am

ever seen gladiator? That announcer just had a really loud voice i think.

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:22 am

ever seen gladiator? That announcer just had a really loud voice i think.

^ This.

It's what they must have done back in Ancient History.
:)

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:24 am

Nah, he casted fortify strength on both his lungs and vocal cords

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:39 am

If you've ever been inside a Greek Amphitheater, then you will know why. It is constructed for center stage, as well as sound. Sound waves in these "semi-bowls" travel so well, that you should be able to hear combatants whisper to each other.

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:37 pm

Wow,what a important thing,Arena Announcer's Voice :/

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:01 am

Nah, he casted fortify strength on both his lungs and vocal cords

Ok, he's not a nord in my Tamriel anymore.
I like this idea much better. :goodjob:

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:13 pm

he's probably using a cone with a handle on it.

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:59 am

Remember when Sheogorath does his 'BIG BOOMING SKY VOICE?'
Same deal. Arena announcer is the Daedric Prince of Butt Whooping.

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:42 am

Read up on how auditoriums/ amphitheaters work. Its a design trait in round architecture. Romans were masters at building colosseums where the entire audience could hear the speaker in the center of the circle just fine. Plus the voice actor has experience being an announcer at the Washington Capitals' hockey stadium.

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:27 am

The same way the Romans did it, it's all about the architecture.

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:12 am

Arenas are natural sound amplifiers by design. Plays were held in arenas and amphitheaters, quite a while back in time. The depression and circular design of arenas and amphitheaters naturally enchance voice intensity, and there is my answer.

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:27 pm

I just realized that the player never actually sees the Arena announcer and how can he make his voice effective if he doesn't stand in the middle of the Arena? :shrug: My only guess is he uses an invisibility spell and gets out of the way before the gates go down.

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:30 pm

Maybe he's a nord, nords of skyrim do have REALLY loud voices.

This. Read about them in Children of the sky, they can blow down entire city gates with their voices alone

» Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:50 am

I just realized that the player never actually sees the Arena announcer and how can he make his voice effective if he doesn't stand in the middle of the Arena? :shrug: My only guess is he uses an invisibility spell and gets out of the way before the gates go down.

As others have said, maybe he uses a horn thingy, or is a Nord.

» Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:50 pm

If he's Nordic, he just yells REALLY LOUDLY!!!

Otherwise, he uses a megaphone and the archtecture to make himself heard.