Off-topic, but - that would explain why so many people have a kick out of songs that make me want to retreat to my safe place in terror. It doesn't, and also... You don't have to justify what you do. I think there's a bigger task before you than it was before deadmau5. He wanted to create something that's a mix between Dota's and his style. You want to create a story out of things that happen seemingly sporadically and for people to care about it. I'm not saying it's impossible. I will only personally attest that not everyone's going to look for that because of how some people play the game: to relax, to have a fun hour-or-so. There is also the fact that you don't have enough control over the sound design that the game engine employs to weave the narrative, which is a shame, because with the kind of music that you create, one can really tell a story. You should keep that in mind as you go along. I wish you all the best on your journey. I hope it turns out well for you, no matter the result. If you ever publish the pack or the music from it, do give me a link to it: I'd like to see what it turns into. And if you ever need another perspective, I'll happily lend your music an ear.It seems a difference between you and me is that when I hear melancholic and/or depressing music, it actually fills me with positive energy
I hope this response doesn't sound like I'm getting defensive or anything
I'd rather try something slightly different and fail than just make something like everyone else.
For sure. The most control you have from the sound engine is during the laning stages. Each laning track has to be split into 3 layers of intensity which is mixed dynamically depending on the ongoing action. The only control you get over the other track are loop points and that's it. Still, I'm enjoying the exercise of making the tracks and learning some things which is what's important. I'll definitely send you some more stuff further down the line. Honestly, the laning and death track I showed are among the most melancholic out of all of them, so perhaps you'll view the others as more balanced. We'll see I guess. What's your steam? I'll throw you an invite. Maybe we can have a game sometime. Though I'm not too great and I tend to watch more than I play!