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= Musician Tunes & Functionality in Holdfast: Nations At War =
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= Musician Tunes =
 
The Musician class in ''Holdfast: Nations At War'' is a crucial support unit, providing battlefield buffs to nearby allies and adding to the game's atmosphere through period-appropriate music.
 
The Musician class in ''Holdfast: Nations At War'' is a crucial support unit, providing battlefield buffs to nearby allies and adding to the game's atmosphere through period-appropriate music.
  
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== 2. Playing Music In-Game ==
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== 2. Playing Music In-Game (PC) ==
  
 
# '''Select Class:''' Choose any Musician class (Fifer, Drummer, Bagpiper, or Violinist).
 
# '''Select Class:''' Choose any Musician class (Fifer, Drummer, Bagpiper, or Violinist).
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#* '''Yellow Text:''' Indicates the song being played by other friendly musicians nearby. '''If you wish to stack the buff, click the tune displayed in Yellow.'''
 
#* '''Yellow Text:''' Indicates the song being played by other friendly musicians nearby. '''If you wish to stack the buff, click the tune displayed in Yellow.'''
  
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== 3. Custom Music (VOIP Method) ==
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== Console Controls for Musician (Xbox / PlayStation 5) ==
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While the game does not natively support adding custom MIDI or MP3 files to the in-game music selection menu, players frequently utilize third-party programs and Virtual Audio Cables to play custom music through the in-game Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) system.
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The interface for selecting and playing music is the same, but the controls to open the menu and trigger the action are mapped to controller buttons.
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{| class="wikitable"
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|PC Function
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|Controller Action (Xbox)
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|Controller Action (PS5)
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|Notes
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|'''Open Tunes Menu'''
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|'''Hold Right Bumper (RB)'''
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|'''Hold R1'''
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|This opens the menu displaying the list of available songs.
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|'''Select a Tune'''
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|'''Move Right Stick'''
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|'''Move Right Stick'''
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|Use the right stick to highlight a song in the menu, and release the '''Hold Button''' (RB/R1) to select and begin playing.
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|-
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|'''Play/Start Tune'''
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|'''Release Right Bumper (RB)'''
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|'''Release R1'''
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|The song begins once a tune is selected and the menu button is released.
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|-
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|'''Auto-Walk'''
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|'''Hold Down on D-Pad'''
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|'''Hold Down on D-Pad'''
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|This toggles the auto-walk function, allowing the musician to move in a straight line while playing without continuous stick input.
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|'''Crouch (Fifer Only)'''
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|'''B'''
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|'''Circle'''
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|As the Fifer, you can crouch while playing.
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'''This method is not officially supported and requires external software:'''
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=== How to Play a Tune: ===
  
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# '''Software Required:''' A '''Virtual Audio Cable''' program (like VB-Audio Virtual Cable) and an audio player (like Foobar2000 or Soundpad).
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# Select the Musician class at the spawn screen.
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# '''Setup:'''
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# In-game, '''Hold Down RB (Xbox) or R1 (PS5)''' to open the Musician Tunes menu.
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#* Install the Virtual Audio Cable.
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# Highlight the desired tune using the '''Right Stick'''.
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#* In your operating system's sound settings, configure the desired audio application (e.g., Spotify, Foobar2000) to output sound to the '''Virtual Cable Out''' device.
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#* '''Tip:''' Look for the '''Yellow''' text to play the same tune as another nearby friendly musician to stack the accuracy buff.
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#* In '''Holdfast's Audio Settings''', set your '''Input Device''' (microphone) to the '''Virtual Cable In''' device.
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# '''Release RB / R1''' to begin playing the selected tune.
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# '''Execution:''' When you activate your push-to-talk button (<code>V</code> or <code>B</code> default), the music playing through the Virtual Cable will be broadcast as your voice, audible to nearby players.
 
  
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<blockquote>⚠️ '''Community Courtesy:''' It is highly recommended to use this feature sparingly, avoiding "ear-rape" (excessively loud or distorted audio) and only playing music that is period-appropriate or used during charges/last stands. Many players will mute you if you misuse this feature.</blockquote>
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⚠️ '''Community Courtesy:''' It is highly recommended to use any VoIP music sparingly, in order to, avoid excessive loud or distorted audio) and only play music that is period-appropriate or used during charges/last stands.

Latest revision as of 01:07, 12 October 2025

Musician Tunes

The Musician class in Holdfast: Nations At War is a crucial support unit, providing battlefield buffs to nearby allies and adding to the game's atmosphere through period-appropriate music.

1. The Musician Class Overview

Musicians are auxiliary support units that utilize their instruments to inspire troops and provide tactical advantages.

Core Musician Traits & Buffs

  • Musician - Inspiring Presence: Playing music grants nearby allied line infantry, guards, and grenadiers a substantial accuracy buff.
  • Buff Stacking:
    • One musician playing a song provides an 8% accuracy buff.
    • Two or more musicians playing the same song in unison increase the buff to 12% accuracy. (The buff will not exceed 12%, even with more than two musicians.)
  • Equipment: All musician classes are equipped with a Pistol (a short-range defensive weapon) and a Sword or Sabre Briquet (for close-quarters combat).

Musician Class Variations

Class Available Nations Instrument Key Feature
Fifer All Nations (Default Land Maps) Fife Can crouch while playing their instrument, offering a lower profile under fire.
Drummer All Nations (Default Land Maps) Drums Provides the percussion of war, supporting Fifer/Bagpiper buffs.
Bagpiper British Faction Only Bagpipes Unique instrument for the British.
Violinist French and British Factions Only (Naval Maps) Violin Naval-unique class. Gains the Light Swimmer trait, increasing swimming speed by 35%.

2. Playing Music In-Game (PC)

  1. Select Class: Choose any Musician class (Fifer, Drummer, Bagpiper, or Violinist).
  2. Open Menu: Press the Q key (default) to bring up the Musician Tunes menu.
  3. Choose a Tune: The menu displays a list of available period-appropriate tunes.
    • Green Text: Indicates the song you are currently playing.
    • Yellow Text: Indicates the song being played by other friendly musicians nearby. If you wish to stack the buff, click the tune displayed in Yellow.

Console Controls for Musician (Xbox / PlayStation 5)

The interface for selecting and playing music is the same, but the controls to open the menu and trigger the action are mapped to controller buttons.

PC Function Controller Action (Xbox) Controller Action (PS5) Notes
Open Tunes Menu Hold Right Bumper (RB) Hold R1 This opens the menu displaying the list of available songs.
Select a Tune Move Right Stick Move Right Stick Use the right stick to highlight a song in the menu, and release the Hold Button (RB/R1) to select and begin playing.
Play/Start Tune Release Right Bumper (RB) Release R1 The song begins once a tune is selected and the menu button is released.
Auto-Walk Hold Down on D-Pad Hold Down on D-Pad This toggles the auto-walk function, allowing the musician to move in a straight line while playing without continuous stick input.
Crouch (Fifer Only) B Circle As the Fifer, you can crouch while playing.

How to Play a Tune:

  1. Select the Musician class at the spawn screen.
  2. In-game, Hold Down RB (Xbox) or R1 (PS5) to open the Musician Tunes menu.
  3. Highlight the desired tune using the Right Stick.
    • Tip: Look for the Yellow text to play the same tune as another nearby friendly musician to stack the accuracy buff.
  4. Release RB / R1 to begin playing the selected tune.

⚠️ Community Courtesy: It is highly recommended to use any VoIP music sparingly, in order to, avoid excessive loud or distorted audio) and only play music that is period-appropriate or used during charges/last stands.

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