What do you listen to while making your games?

[FleshToDust]

I like to have something playing in the background while I'm making my game but the problem is, I don't like that much music. Lately I've been using c++ tutorials in the background while developing my game. What do you guys listen to? I've been looking for podcasts to listen to but haven't found anything interesting.

 

[slimmmeiske2]

I put Netflix on. Either shows I've already watched once or shows that are easy enough to follow without my full attention.

 

[Dirge]

Lately, this series of compilations. Not that my game is at all Celtic themed or anything (it's actually Western Steampunk/Fantasy).

 

[Jules98]

I listen to the local radio with half an ear. Usually with the volume turned very low so it doesn't interfere with any playtesting.

 

[dreamfall887]

I listen to my R&B playlist on my youtube account in the background.

 

[robhr]

Something dark, usually. Like Tim Hecker or later Massive Attack.

But then that's what I listen to all the time.

 

[dbchest]

i play a lot of music from the 90s.

 

[OnslaughtSupply]

Sometimes the bgm for the map I'm working on to capture the atmosphere I'm trying to create or some dubbed anime so I don't have to read the subtitles.

 

[FleshToDust]

@OnslaughtSupply 6 hour long theme 6 session?

 

[OnslaughtSupply]

@FleshToDust haha sometimes it will be going for awhile, but I don't use the RTP music. Its more while I'm in the middle of mapping. Now the anime binge is for real though.

 

[FleshToDust]

Yeah when people watch anime they don't just watch it, they watch all 22 seasons back to back.
If you like anime, they have a lot of content to keep going in the background.

 

[KayZaman]

1) Listen music (DOOM by Mick Gordon, classic like Beethoven, and my bunch of composed songs)
2) Hold guitar while continue my project.
3) Experiment SE sounds

 

[Matseb2611]

If I'm writing dialogue for a scene, I prefer to listen to whatever BGM will be playing during it, so that I can capture the right emotion.

If I'm just mapping, setting up events, editing sprites, or doing database work, then I could be listening to a variety of things: music I will be using in the game, instrumental epic music, video game soundtracks, synthwave, or one of @JCBrickston 's awesome Fightin Mooses songs.

 

[Canini]

I usually listen to Vinesauce or another letsplayer when I work. Dialogue distracts me less than music and makes me focus better.

 

[dbchest]

i also tend to listen to select songs from my favorite video games because it helps with the creative juices. to date, "stickerbrush" from the donkey kong country ii (didd'ys quest) ost is my favorite track to listen to when developing.

 

[Lornsteyn]

Mostly Soundtrack of my favorite games for inspiration.
Sometimes I listen to the music which im using for the map im working on.

 

[kirbwarrior]

Depending on my creative mood; OSTs of my favorite games, Nightcore versions of hard music, or just about anything high octane that pushes me an inch away from my fight-or-flight response.

 

[Johnny_Retro]

Mostly some old 90's Shows.