Below we dive into the story of Lilja Dalgaard, a barbarian were bear created by Switching Style’s main writer, Dylanna Fisher for a GURPS game played with her family and friends. We’ll be going through her adventure and adding in points to change to a different ambience or soundscape. Remember these are just suggestions inside of a very specific example. Make sure that you tell your story your way. Let us know your playlist by tagging us on social media!! Continue reading Wh

Warning – there are limited spoilers in this article where Dylanna Fisher writes a Ravenous Devils Review, the fantastic and gory game by Bad Vices Games. Continue reading Ravenous Devils Review and Background playlist

Immersion can be hard to master. However, Switching Styles has compiled a top ten list of tips to help with both background music and immersion. Continue reading Background Music and Immersion: Top Ten Tips

What’s a High Fantasy Themed RPG game without high-fantasy music to accompany the party? Even the most basic ethereal high fantasy games are brought to life with ethereal and immersive background music. Continue reading High Fantasy Themed Background Music

Social anxiety can be debilitating for inexperienced players as well as experienced. However, anxiety shouldn’t stop players from enjoying a weekend LARP game. Getting out there is rough but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. Here are a few tips when it comes to getting ready for a LARP game with social anxiety. Continue reading LARP and Social Anxiety

One aspect that adds to the overall immersion is music or sound effects to improve the ambience. Here are examples of several types of music immersion background music to use in your LARP game. Continue reading LARPing; How Music Improved Immersion for The Players

Toprak is a Turkish-American composer. Only in her early 40s, she has written scores for some of the biggest video game franchises and blockbuster movies including those in the superhero genre. A quick sample includes the game “Fortnite” and the movie “Captain Marvel.” Her impressive resume began in 2004 with the short films “Hold The Rice” and “Headbreaker” both directed by Alfonso Pineda Ulloa. Continue reading NFL Anthem from Pinar Toprak

Science fiction has long been a genre full of wonder and exploration. The genre itself allows for endless possibilities. That’s what attracts audiences to the genre regardless of its medium. The music that accompanies science fiction is amazingly creative and diverse. The sound effects are mainly intended to be otherworldly and unlike anything we’ve seen before. Follow the topic of Sci-fi on Switching styles by signing up for our newsletter or visiting here. Continue reading

Getting started with LARP can be a very daunting task even for the most enthusiastic gamers. There is an immense amount of information to absorb and contextualize at any time. LARP organizers are there to facilitate; reaching out to them is easier than you think. Continue reading Getting Started with Tips; LARP For New Players

LARP or live-action roleplaying is an immersive game with the storytelling of traditional role-playing games such as D&D, Pathfinder, Gamma World and D6. Live Action Role-playing is a wonderful way to enhance practical skills, social skills, and overall creativity. One example close to home is the Refuge LARP out of Calgary. Continue reading Introducing Refuge LARP Calgary

Adult colouring has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Here’s a great list of resources for those who love it and want to get started. Continue reading Adult colouring; Options and background music

There are ways to socialize even during and after a pandemic. Here are some ways to share love with loved ones if you’re not able or not yet comfortable doing so in person. Continue reading National Share The Love Day; Ways To Combat Social Isolation

With Ether, known for their intricate guitar arrangements, has gained popularity through their original works and covers. In an interview with Dylanna Fisher, band members Simon and Al share their musical backgrounds, influences, and the origins of their name, which conveys a tranquil, healing aesthetic. They discuss the importance of YouTube as a platform for musicians, their philosophy on copyright, and the creative challenge of rearranging complex orchestral pieces. Additi

With Ether is made up of two amazing musicians. Simon Leong and Alasdair Poon are an Acoustic Guitar Duo that specializes in Guitar music, Covers, Originals themed around video games, anime, and pop culture. “In Japanese Role-Playing video games, Ether is an item commonly used to restore the player’s life force; in 2009, we formed with a mission statement to create music with that same … Continue reading Featuring With Ether

Introducing Cloud9; Esports Meets Video Games Companies such as Cloud9 have expanded upon playing video games competitively by adding a community aspect to it. Esports began as a subcategory of both the sports and gaming industry. They’ve made video games a spectator sport. That’s the element that brings esports the success it has. Founded and currently owned by Jack and Paullie Etienne, Cloud9 is just one … Continue reading Introducing Cloud9 and League of Legend Covers

Phillip Rodda from Medical Pilot shares insights into the music industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. Medical Pilot, an Alberta-based alternative rock band, emphasizes engaging melodies and stellar riffs. With a discography including multiple EPs and albums, the band is working on a new debut album. Rodda discusses the importance of music, the shifts to livestream performances, and ways artists maintain income through merchandise during lockdowns. He acknowledges that while

Thadudette is a YouTube parody artist who combines her love for music, Disney, anime, and video games to create humorous content that aims to spread joy and laughter. Known for her unique literal parodies that narrate actions on screen, she has developed a significant following and even earned a definition in Urban Dictionary. The name “Thadudette” originated from her first Maple Story character. With popular parodies of songs from Disney movies such as “Shiny Pokémon” and “I

As you’ve most likely noticed, Switching Styles portrays musical artistry in all its forms including serious and not so serious content. Today’s article is not so serious. We’re taking the peaceful and serene soundtrack of Stardew valley and showcasing the parody side of it. Continue reading Laughing while Farming; Stardew Valley Parodies

In fact, the entire game is all thanks to Barone. The initial release of Stardew Valley was created by a single person. This includes all of the music, graphics, coding, writing, and so on. Barone is the mind and passion behind Stardew Valley, known by his online persona as “ConcernedApe,”. Taking inspiration from the beloved classic Harvest Moon (now called Story of Seasons), he created an entire world of creative and peaceful farming. Continue reading Stardew Valley; Not Ju

In fact, the entire game is all thanks to Barone. The initial release of Stardew Valley was created by a single person. This includes all of the music, graphics, coding, writing, and so on. Barone is the mind and passion behind Stardew Valley, known by his online persona as “ConcernedApe,”. Taking inspiration from the beloved classic Harvest Moon (now called Story of Seasons), he created an entire world of creative and peaceful farming. Continue reading Stardew Valley Video G