Descent 3 permits up to 4 custom sounds to be played by the client at any given time during a game.  These taunts can be created with a simple tool such as Windows Sound Recorder or any particular .wav editor. The main requirements are that the file must be recorded at 8 bit/Mono/22 KHz.  Then you can open Descent 3 and import it (this will covert the file to an .osf file which is Outrage's proprietary sound format).  After importing, the file must be no larger than 32 KB (for other players to hear).  In certain situations, the sound will appear to import correctly, but other players cannot hear the taunt in game.  This indicates the .osf file is larger than 32 KB.  A general rule is to keep your .wav files smaller than 64 KB.

Once you have downloaded or created such a .wav file start Descent 3, select your pilot and click on the "Configuration" button. In the following dialog select "Ship Configuration." Now click on "Import Sound" and point to your .wav file. Then click "OK." If the file meets the requirements (see above) it will be converted to .osf and copied to the CUSTOM\SOUNDS directory. You can now chose your custom sounds in one of the drop-down lists named "Audio Taunt #1" through "#4."

Click the "OK" button at the lower right to return to the previous menu. Then click the "Configure Keyboard" or the "Configure Controller" button depending on which you would like to use to activate the audio taunts. In the lower left section of the screen, assign a key or controller button for each of the four audio taunts you wish to use.

You may also find all sorts of taunts already available to try out in your taunts list. This is from the games you've played online where people have been using their taunts (causing you to download them automatically). These are okay to use as well.

Recap

The audio file must be:

• 8 bit
• Mono
• 22 KHz
• No larger than 32 KB so others can download and hear them automatically during a game.