I'm not 100% sure it's the same thing as you're describing, but the previous game had a noise that played as you zoomed into a planet....kind of like a humming noise iirc.
Yes, DW:U had an "industrial" track/sound-effect that played when zoomed in on planets as well. That one never bothered me, though. (In fact, I rather liked it.) Go figure...
If it's a feature, then you should maybe write a request that this could be turned off?
As a matter of fact, I did end up posting about my problem in the Matrix forums. Thanks to replies from a few of the regulars there, I was eventually able to figure out how to track down and delete the offending mp3 file out of the game's music folder. So I can happily -- and finally! -- now play DW2 without worrying about headache-inducing soundtracks.
Martok - much respect to you for being honest.
Yeah, from what I've been reading here and elsewhere this game sounds like it could've used at least another few months in the oven. I guess that's Matrix/Slitherine for you. And shame on me for pre-ordering; I rarely break that rule but thought DW2 would be a safe bet.
Oh well, I'm back from holiday so I'll give it a try tonight anyway.
Thanks,
Huw. I try to give it to you guys straight, and not pull my punches.
Despite all I've said, I don't want to be a Debbie Downer and make it sounds like Distant Worlds 2 is awful. Despite my (numerous) gripes -- and there are undoubtedly more I have yet to discover
-- I find the game is still fun to play overall. Most of the issues I've come across thus far have been minor, and my general experience is one that's common to any modern PC game release.
As I was saying to Brant during Happy Hour earlier today, I have to keep reminding myself that Stellaris wasn't great at release either, and that -- like DW2 now -- it had more than its fair share of bugs, imbalances, gameplay issues, polish issues, QoL issues, etc. back then. I think for the most part, I'm especially frustrated with the current state of DW2 because of 1.) it's been my most-anticipated game these last three years; and 2.) its release was already delayed by around 1 1/2 years, so it's difficult not to be harsh. If I'm especially critical, but it's because I care and really want this to be good.
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