Quote Originally Posted by Sir Beane View Post
The problem is that if the British were given American accents in ETW, no matter how accurate it is, thousands upon thousands of fans would be outraged.

Very few people know much about linguistics, and even fewer know about language change and how the American and British accents have developed over time. To them having the British sound American would seem silly.

CA have to play to what the public percieve is 'accurate'. That means Queen's English Brits, Snooty Frenchman, etc.

It's a bit of a catch 22 situation really. To be 'accurate' in the public eye they have to be deliberately innacurate. Either way one group is going to be offended, it just happens to be linguists because there are fewer of us.

Pleae try not to get too involved in this discussion. Arguing with fellow members isn't going to make CA put better accents in game. Keep your points calm and civil please.
While I see your point Sir Beane, I do not completely agree with you. The thing is that enough people know enough about lingustics to appreciate the realism, and they have a real reason to be offended if it is incorrect. (because after all, isn't unrealistic voice acting offensive ) The people who know little about linguistics though have no reason to be offended if they believe it is wrong. And if they think that it is weird and look it up, they will see that it is correct. I think that CA should strive for realism when they can do so. I realise marketing concerns and such, but I hardly see why this would be any more difficult for them or cost them any business.