🎵 Add Variety to Your Sound Effects! 🎵

Does your game suffer from repetitive sound effects? Hearing the same sounds repeatedly can lead to audio fatigue for your players, diminishing their overall experience.

This plugin introduces random pitch variation to your sound effects, ensuring they sound fresh and engaging every time they play. But that's not all! It also lets you map sound effect variations by linking a single sound effect to alternative audio files for even greater diversity.

Whether it's footsteps, UI sounds, or battle effects, Ritter Audio Fatigue Plugin enhances your game’s audio experience by:

• Adding Pitch Variations: Randomly adjust the pitch of sound effects for a dynamic feel.
• Mapping Variants: Replace repetitive audio with randomly selected alternative sound files for targeted effects.
• Global or Targeted Application: Choose whether to apply these features globally to all sound effects or only to specific ones you define. This plugin introduces random pitch variation to your sound effects, ensuring they sound fresh and engaging every time they play. But that's not all—it also lets you map sound effect variations by linking a single sound effect to alternative audio files for even greater diversity.
  Whether it's footsteps, UI sounds, or battle effects, Ritter Audio Fatigue Plugin enhances your game’s audio experience by:
• Adding Pitch Variations: Randomly adjust the pitch of sound effects for a dynamic feel.
• Mapping Variants: Replace repetitive audio with randomly selected alternative sound files for targeted effects.
• Global or Targeted Application: Choose whether to apply these features globally to all sound effects or only to specific ones you define.

Note: Plugin was originally released for MZ, tested and it works for MV as well.

Features

1. Targeted Sound Effects

Specify which sound effects you want to apply pitch variation to by listing their filenames in the "Targeted Sound Effects" parameter.

• How to Use:
  • Open the "Targeted Sound Effects" Plugin Parameter.
  • Add the files for your sound effects (e.g., Blow1, Slash1) to the "Targeted Sound Effects" list.
  • Only these sound effects will have pitch variation applied.
  • Leave this list empty to apply pitch variation to all sound effects in your game.

2. Variation Amount

Control how much the pitch varies with each playback. A higher value results in more noticeable differences.

• How to Use:
  • Set this parameter to a value between 1 (minimal variation) and 10+ (large variation). [Recommended: Use default value of 5 to stick to Thor's advice]
  • The plugin will randomly adjust the pitch within this range each time a sound effect plays.
  • Example: If the base pitch is 100%, a variation amount of 5 can randomly adjust the pitch to anywhere between 95% and 105%.

3. Global Application

If no sound effects are specified in the "Targeted Sound Effects" list, the plugin applies pitch variation globally to all sound effects in your game.

• How to Use:
  • Leave the "Targeted Sound Effects" list blank.
  • Adjust the "Variation Amount" as desired.
  • All sound effects, from UI clicks to battle sounds, will have pitch variation applied.

4. Sound Variants Mapping

Link specific sound effects to alternative audio files for additional variety. This feature allows for random selection between variants whenever the sound is played.

• How to Use:
  • Add entries to the "Sound Variants" mapping parameter.
  • For each sound effect (e.g., Cursor1), list one or more alternative filenames (e.g., CursorAlt1, CursorAlt2).
  • The plugin will randomly choose one of the listed variants to play.
  • Combine this with pitch variation for maximum audio diversity.

Perfect for Common Sound Effects

Use Audio Fatigue Plugin for:

• Footsteps: Walking, running, or surfaces like grass, wood, and stone.
• Attacks: Sword slashes, magic casting, gunshots, etc.
• UI Sounds: Menu navigation, item selection, confirmations, etc.
• Character Sounds: Voice lines, grunts, or other unique sounds.
• Item Pickup: Treasure chests, item collection, and more.
• Damage or Hit Sounds: Characters or enemies taking damage.
• Level Up or Experience Gain: Celebratory sounds for leveling up.
• Victory or Failure Sounds: Battle wins, game overs, and more!

Inspired by Thor's Video on Audio Fatigue

This plugin was inspired by Thor, a renowned game developer and streamer, who explains how repetitive sounds can negatively impact player experience. Watch Thor’s video on audio fatigue to learn why sound variety is vital for immersive game design.

How to Use

1. Set Up Your Sounds:
   • Decide which sounds to target or leave the list empty for global application.
   • Optionally, create and link sound effect variants for even more diversity.
2. Define the Variation Amount:
   • Set the degree of pitch variation to suit your game.
3. Test Your Audio:
   • Playtest your game to ensure the sound effects feel fresh and varied.
4. Enjoy!
   • Watch as your game sounds become less repetitive and more dynamic.

Plugin Parameters

Targeted Sound Effects

A list of specific sound effects to apply pitch variation to. Leave this blank to apply pitch variation globally.

Variation Amount

Defines the range of pitch adjustments. A higher value results in greater variation.

Sound Variants

Map specific sound effects to a list of alternative filenames for random playback.

Terms of Use:

• You are granted non-exclusive rights to use this plugin for Commercial and Non-Commercial Use in as many projects as you wish to create.
• Do not redistribute this plugin without permission.
• Do not take code from this plugin without permission.
• Do not remove my name from @Author.
• Do not take credit for creating this plugin.
• Editing of code is allowed as long as it's within plugin file.
• I do not offer support for any changes made to plugin code.
• Please credit me in your game credits:
  • (Something similar to this would be great)
  • Audio Fatigue Plugin
  • Craig "Ritter" Barger
• https://notritter.itch.io/

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