Pyrrhic Victory

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Pyrrhic Victory

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I originally called this "Aftermath". I intend to use it in my RPG which is still in the works, and I named it for the time when I intended to use it. A very bleak and mournful ending of a compelling story (here's hoping it comes across as powerfully as I want it too).

I renamed it because I felt that although it made sense to me, the name just couldn't describe the situation for someone who didn't know what I was referring to. So it became "Pyrrhic Victory", which is exactly the setting for which I wrote it. Just so you don't have to look it up, a Pyrrhic Victory is a victory in which the losses on every side of the conflict are equal - and in this case, equally devastating.

I feel that this would work well in a variety of flash movies and games, so feel free to use it, but let me know first (I just like to know what's going on ;) ).

Let the sound and the emotion wash over you...

Enjoy.

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nonez

2015-08-15 13:05:14

http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/235120 And to write IT'S SIMILAR SO VERY MUCH
... Speachless.

LightRiku

2010-04-02 15:49:32

Excellent, but could be longer

It could do to be longer, especially if you're using it for the end of your RPG. I think the fact that it loops isn't a problem, actually I like that it loops, but it needs to be longer, in my opinion.

Sounds like it would fit a pyrrhic victory very well. I think it will be a little more moving once I play the game. You know how that is. Ever had a song from an RPG you absolutely LOVE, but wonder, would I have liked it have much if I'd heard it outside of the scene in the game it goes with? I have a feeling I'll like the song more once I experience it within the context of the scene in the game you're using it in. Sounds like a really sad story, if it ends like this.

ObsidianSnow responds:

Thanks for the review, LightRiku. I definitely understand what you're saying, and I appreciate the input. And yes, it does turn out to be sad - like the title of the song implies, the end of the game would definitely be considered a Pyrrhic Victory. (The RPG's production is currently on hold, but "F.A.B.T." will be out eventually - probably not long after a miracle occurs and I actually have time again :P )

Thanks again, LightRiku.

Warudelin

2009-11-18 16:16:12

Nice looping track

Awsome loop, I am using this in an animation to be submited in the next couple days, Just a heads up to keep an eye out for it!

ObsidianSnow responds:

haha, I only just saw it, good work! Thanks for the review and use, too. :)

Jak6590

2009-08-17 21:21:08

its very good

It could be longer...a loop is not so good for the ending song of an RPG.
However, this is an excellent loop, and projects the image of a desolate battlefield...soldiers lying dead on the cold, hard ground...the battle is won, but few survive to tell...
*Off-topic*
By the way, which RPG are you making/have you made?

ObsidianSnow responds:

In this case it'll have to be a loop, I think... But probably this will be used for credits and not the final cinematic. ;)
The RPG project is on the verge of being kick-started here. Within the next few days I should have a bunch of information about it on my page and the forums, looking for people to help me out with the things I can't do myself... Check my profile in a week or so and you can read all about it. (Maybe convince an experienced friend to help me out, too? ;P )

Thanks for your response, Jak6590. I appreciate it.

Oobeedoopskadoobie

2009-05-22 00:29:04

Amazing

Over the past couple of days, I've been exploring ambient music, and I must say that this song is one of the best I've heard, and you are certianly a favorite artist.

Keep up the great work!

ObsidianSnow responds:

Woah. Thanks a lot, Oobeedoopskadoobie! (Epic name, btw)