tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149158411520408380.post4459196540098114922..comments2012-01-27T11:43:22.601-06:00Comments on RPG Diehard: Gaming and music: Firing on all cylindersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149158411520408380.post-26193125524896998582009-08-02T18:51:08.101-05:002009-08-02T18:51:08.101-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Supahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436226237333436435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149158411520408380.post-60627947751688225642009-08-02T18:51:06.971-05:002009-08-02T18:51:06.971-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Supahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436226237333436435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149158411520408380.post-29292287561140145062009-08-02T18:51:00.844-05:002009-08-02T18:51:00.844-05:00As Patrick well knows, I'm a big fan of listen...As Patrick well knows, I'm a big fan of listening to music while gaming - both as a player and GM. I actually love paying attention to what's playing and trying to "score" the game. For fantasy games, metal is often the winner. For space cowboy games, well, break out the acoustic songs with electronica flair. Music generally adds another dimension to a game for me, and when we put music on halfway through, that feeling is palpable. As a player, it's often nice to vibe with the music while paying attention to the game when you're not in the spotlight.<br /><br />For writing, though, I usually aim for music that is repetitive and loud. My job demands that I write nonfiction with heavy analysis, and it tends to keep me focused and in the zone.Supahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436226237333436435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149158411520408380.post-7693734659397966762009-07-31T23:54:06.328-05:002009-07-31T23:54:06.328-05:00@Chgowiz: Strangely enough, I *can't* listen t...@Chgowiz: Strangely enough, I *can't* listen to music while I write. It ruins my creative process.Patrick W. Rollenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832604648690667589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149158411520408380.post-65186941025601206612009-07-31T23:53:14.557-05:002009-07-31T23:53:14.557-05:00I definitely agree that music (especially loud mus...I definitely agree that music (especially loud music or ::shudder:: the wrong music) can ruin a session. <br />But I find it nice to have a steady stream of ambient tuneage going in the background, ready to fill in those exciting moments when they players are silently plotting their next move.Patrick W. Rollenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832604648690667589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149158411520408380.post-24761422848484281932009-07-31T12:35:00.433-05:002009-07-31T12:35:00.433-05:00I always like music, but during a game, it has be ...I always like music, but during a game, it has be be managed well enough to stay ambient. Music can either add to the environment, or detract from conversation. It also depends on the group; if the majority of your group has ADD, then it's probably best to go without. That said, Scandinavian Metal usually works. <br />I like MGMT, and Portugal the Man. Little bit different of a feel there, but still good music to add to environment.the Reverendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286242967174220588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149158411520408380.post-17041215847963418522009-07-31T11:36:18.499-05:002009-07-31T11:36:18.499-05:00I must be in a minority - I find music distracting...I must be in a minority - I find music distracting when I'm DM'ing. I'm not sure about playing. Now music while I'm creating/writing? Oh yea... and thanks for the links! :)Michael S/Chgowizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052820400496340137noreply@blogger.com