Music diversity.

[Fuarian]

When I play The Long Dark I feel like the music really adds to the immersive experience.

The thing is that there are tons of tracks in the game but I only hear half of them when playing.

Raph explained to me that it's mostly because there is so much music now ingame that it's more rare to hear certain soundtracks than others.

Certain tracks only play at certain times which you may never experience.

 

I think that all of the music tracks in the game should be all played equally so we can all experience each of them. I don't think they compose music for nothing either!

 

On this note. Can anyone tell me if there is any new music in the newest update?

[MarrowStone]

Maybe we'll hear more in story mode.

I feel that the right song playing at the right time contributes to  the player feeling the right emotion though, so to preserve immersion id want to keep the songs as they are, but youre right, it sometimes is hard to hear a song you want. 

Try walking out just before dawn and dusk, or hanging out in a cave for a while, or nearly freezing to death, or watch a storm roll in. They all consistently play a song it seems.

Im interested in instead of changing the situational song playing a soundtrack released or something :P. 

Transition zones seem to each have a unique track too so hang out in them, songs play more often there too.

 

[Wastelander]

This is just my personal opinion, but I find the lack of music in the game fitting (you were expecting me to say disturbing, did you, young padawan? ) 

The complete lack of any sounds except the wind and footsteps just underlines the feeling of loneliness for me I guess.

[Gaboris]

Although it would be nice to hear all the available tunes in game IF the team has a reason why some of them should only play in a given situation or place it would be a waste to play them at random times even if they get grouped into a situational system.

[Joelle Emmily]

I kinda like the lack of music during most of the game, it adds to the overall ambiance. But, a menu where you could play the tracks, or a separate release of the music? That'd be nice.

[Gaboris]

1 minute ago, Joelle Emmily said:

I kinda like the lack of music during most of the game, it adds to the overall ambiance. But, a menu where you could play the tracks, or a separate release of the music? That'd be nice.

Now this I can get behind. +1

[MarrowStone]

Im pretty sure i heard something about a soundtrack after game is finished. If so im buying it, no questions asked.

[togg]

Personally I like it the way it is If a track is hidden I suppose they hidden it for a reason!

[MarrowStone]

I like it the way it is too, if you need music, try camping at a transition zone, theyre definitely more common there. With each having a unique one, (Caves have the same though)

[Bjern]

I'm always for music diversity!

[Guest]

When this game is finished, I really hope the folks at Hinterland release a soundtrack on iTunes.

That would be a first day purchase for me because I LOVE soundtracks.

When you listen to one, it's like reliving a scene in a film or a segment in a game where that track played.

It can evoke all kinds of emotions if done right.

From what I can see, The Long Dark/Story Mode looks to be very cinematic, which I dig.

TLD oozes melancholy and that kind of stuff really hits home because I have an extremely tragic past.