Sabot6 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm a non-German speaker playing as the Germans in a current game; how do I know when my artillery is "firing for effect"? If it's not too difficult, is it possible for someone to post the sound file here for me to listen to when the HQ or FO says that (or its German equivalent), or direct me to it in the game files? Thanks in advance! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeDog Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 My German is very rusty, and I can't fire up the game ATM to double check, but IIRC, the german phrase used in the game for FFE is "Feuer Anstellung". Bastardizing the spelling for the English speaker, you'd get something like "Foy-er An-shtel-lung," with the bold representing stressed syllables. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikkypixie Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I thought it was Wirkungsschiessen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemoN Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I thought it was Wirkungsschiessen. It is indeed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeDog Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Ah yes; you are so right. A quick Google shows me that Poesel has actually created a very nice list of the German wav files, and their meanings, available here: http://combatmission.wikia.com/wiki/What_the_Germans_say 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabot6 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Very helpful--thank you, everyone! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggum Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 "Feuer Anstellung" Anstellung means "hiring", like "Eine Anstellung bei Battlefront als Käferjäger"...for example. Which would be "A hiring at Battlefront as bug-hunter". But my english is so bad that this is maybe wrong too... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeDog Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Anstellung means "hiring", like "Eine Anstellung bei Battlefront als Käferjäger"...for example. Which would be "A hiring at Battlefront as bug-hunter". But my english is so bad that this is maybe wrong too... You're absolutely right. I got confused because "Anstellung" is also often translated into English as the word "Employ" or "Employment", and "Employ[ment]" in English has multiple meanings -- it can mean "job" or "to hire", but it also has a more general meaning of "to put to use or service." So I thought "Feuer Anstellung" in German could mean something like "put the [Artillery] Fire to use". But obviously I was very wrong. I think the sound file I was actually (incorrectly) recalling is the "Feuer einstellen" file, which of course means the opposite of "Fire for Effect." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I remember this being mentioned back when CMAK came out, but as far as I know nothing ever came of it and it would be nifty if something could be done in the future for CMBN. Alternate .wav files that employ English with pseudo-German accents for those of us who have no concept of the German language. Granted, this is something which would benefit mainly those who live in an English-centric world, or people who, through no fault of their own, took other languages in school like Latin or Spanish (which through the years has eroded to the point where they can only incorrectly quote famous Latin phrases or order beer in Mexican restaurants. Basically, people exactly like... me. So, there you have it. I'd appreciate it if someone would jump on this toot sweet. Thank you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan1 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Una cerveza por favor 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3k Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Zwei Bier, bitte. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeDog Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hmmm... If a German-accented English sound mod is something a fair number of people would like and use, I might be able to get one together. I'm an actor myself and have done several roles requiring a German accent so it's something I'm already familiar with. I'm also the Artistic Director of a small not-for-profit theater company so I have a readily available pool of actors who are very good with accents and would probably lend their voices to project like this just for the fun of it. But it would be a fair amount of work to do this right... here is my query: If I used my theater company's talent pool to put together a good-quality "faux German" voice mod, with multiple voices, high-quality sound editing, etc., and put it out there as free download with a request to send a modest and completely voluntary donation to the theater company if you like the mod and use it, how many takers would there be? I'm thinking maybe a buck or two as the "suggested donation." Fundraising for not-for-profits is really tough in the current economy, so I'm always looking to ways to raise money for the company beyond simply begging for money from rich folks... I obviously wouldn't expect to bring in lot of money from a project like this, but every little bit helps. If there is enough interest, I'm open to suggestions as to the exact execution, but my instinct would be to go for Hollywood German accents, as you hear in the war films of the 1940s - 1960s. It's obviously not realistic to have Germans speaking in accented English on the battlefield, so there's no reason to pretend otherwise. (As a side note, the native German-speaking actors who played (English-speaking) German roles in the classic Hollywood war films often manufactured their "German accent" to fit the American movie audience's perception of what a German speaking English should sound like.) Probably wouldn't be able to get to it until November or December due to other commitments. But if people are interested, let me know and I'll see what I can do... I would also need to make sure this was kosher with BFC, but it doesn't seem like something they would object to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3k Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm interested. But only if you use "mit" everytime "with" should be there! "Ya, ein hotdog mit mustard." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I would definitely be interested, but I would at least one person to sound like Colonel Klink. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 <snip>But it would be a fair amount of work to do this right... here is my query: If I used my theater company's talent pool to put together a good-quality "faux German" voice mod, with multiple voices, high-quality sound editing, etc., and put it out there as free download with a request to send a modest and completely voluntary donation to the theater company if you like the mod and use it, how many takers would there be? I'm thinking maybe a buck or two as the "suggested donation."<snip> I would be interested - and I would donate too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SelfLoadingRifle Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 'Schlossem Boschem' (Jerome K. Jerome: Three Men In A Boat) would be an acceptable Germanic sounding phrase for 'fire for effect'. Also a look through any back issue of Commando magazine (still going strong) might also provide a number of interesting alternatives. " Take zat yankee schweinhund, for you zer var is over" SLR 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerner Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yankeedog, I'm in and will gladly donate. Someone, at some point, has to do Arte Johnson's "Verrrry Intresting!" tagline though. While you're at it, it would be nice to add some voice variety to Mord's excellent American voices. He did such a good job that it's hard to improve on, but different voices would add variety. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 ...how many takers would there be? I'm in. Might even send you a fiver if I like the work and my budget permits. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenAsJade Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 So you guys who are donating for this mod, would you donate to the place that stores the mod, as well? My experience is that about 1 in 100 users will donate approx $10 for a tool, and a lot less will donate something for visiting a web site. I don't know what the donation rate for a specific mod might be: I guess if people agree upfront the donation rate would be higher. The upside of this is that I know very well who the donators are for CMMODS, it's easy to keep track of Thanks to you guys GaJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietrich Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 One of the "ricochet" voice files in CMx1 was, IIRC, something along the lines of: "Keine Wirkung! Schnell, feuer wiederholen, los!" Which, if my German is at all correct, means something like: "No effect! Quickly, fire again, go!" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sburke Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 So you guys who are donating for this mod, would you donate to the place that stores the mod, as well? My experience is that about 1 in 100 users will donate approx $10 for a tool, and a lot less will donate something for visiting a web site. I don't know what the donation rate for a specific mod might be: I guess if people agree upfront the donation rate would be higher. The upside of this is that I know very well who the donators are for CMMODS, it's easy to keep track of Thanks to you guys GaJ Speaking of which, is there an issue with a credit card donation to your site from outside Australia. I got down to including state and it only lists Australian territories. Basically kicks me out at that point. I don't have a paypal account and don't have any intention of getting one. (personal issues there with eBay, long story :-D ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenAsJade Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks for the heads-up, and thanks heaps for trying, I haven't been aware of this. I'll PM to find out more. GaJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yankeedog, I'm in and will gladly donate. Someone, at some point, has to do Arte Johnson's "Verrrry Intresting!" tagline though. Brilliant! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLeftFlank Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Animals vill be bred und ZLAUGHTERED! (btw, did you ever notice that this film includes one of the more realistic ground combat scenes ever fictionalized in cinema. Except the Gen Ripper stuff with the .30 cal on the desk) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 And perhaps Lt. Gruber singing in his little tank? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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