Can we have Holly as ship's computer voice?

Skip Rockbounder · May 10, 2019

I am flying around out in the black and everytime my ship issues warnings I think about Norman Lovett as Holly (from Red Dwarf)
It would be great if FDev could get hold of the dust dry delivery of Norman in his best 'Holly' voice, yeah sure the lines would have to be re-written but how good would it be...
"Emergency.. probably, we're being interdicted mate"
"Alert, Alert, it's getting a bit warm mate"

I'd pay a dollar for that option

Kzak · May 10, 2019

We already have him as COVAS (as Leo), but we don't quite have the Red Dwarf version of him. Would be fun, yes.

Enderby · May 10, 2019

Yeah I like Leo but I do wish he sounded more 'Hollyish'

xzanfr · May 10, 2019

Holly would be great but his senility could end up as an issue (e.g. black holes showing up as grit on the scanner, being persued by NorWeb etc!)
I'd prefer the lancashire lass station announcer as a COVAS.

Spaceman Si · May 10, 2019

A really “Holly” like option, with that delivery, would be brilliant!

I’d like the Hattie Hayridge version as an option as well

(Though she is sort of available as an HCS voice pack already)

Skip Rockbounder · May 10, 2019

Spaceman Si said:
A really “Holly” like option, with that delivery, would be brilliant!

I’d like the Hattie Hayridge version as an option as well (Though she is sort of available as an HCS voice pack already)

Yeah, scatty Hattie could be good too

Para Handy · May 11, 2019

HCS Voicepacks have both Holly (Leo) and Hattie (Cleo) available for your entertainment and assistance (with included sarcasm).

Voice Packs | HCS Voice Packs Ltd

Voice Packs

www.hcsvoicepacks.com

(Cleo is one of the ones that carry a "Parental Advisory" warning.)

Whyy · May 11, 2019

yep love Cleo. and Leo does reference Dave a few times. Of course Dave is his dog.

Skip Rockbounder · May 11, 2019

I listened to the Leo sample and wasn't that impressed, a bit too 'say these exact words'
reminded me of when Skyrim shopkeepers all say exactly the same words... it was rubbish
I was hoping for better, for Norman to be given freedom of words and understanding of the subject.

Whyy · May 11, 2019

Cleo is closer to the Holly from Red Dwarf. It would have been nice to get Leo there also.
Of course the ship's Cat could have been more fun.

I do like the parrot. Several great references. Not the same British comedy show but still good.

Balin · Dec 14, 2019

Skip Rockbounder said:
I listened to the Leo sample and wasn't that impressed, a bit too 'say these exact words'
reminded me of when Skyrim shopkeepers all say exactly the same words... it was rubbish
I was hoping for better, for Norman to be given freedom of words and understanding of the subject.

Sorry to necro the thread, but I have just discovered Leo...is it actually Norman Lovett who voices him? Cool if it is!

[Edit] Just looked him up on IMDB. It's him all right