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Pralgad or Pralgrad? in Blades of Avernum | |
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written Saturday, August 27 2005 14:44
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I also believe he meant Vantanas. I've made that mistake often enough myself. Edit: Valorim! Valorim, dammit! Edit2: Also, putting Aizo NE of Pralgad would at least make it far more plausible why they settled Pralgad first, instead of Valorim. Incidentally, Alec said something about the Aizoans having South at the top of the map. quote: [ Saturday, August 27, 2005 14:55: Message edited by: Arancaytar ] -------------------- Encyclopaedia • Archives • Members • RSS [Topic / Forum] • Blog • Polaris • NaNoWriMo Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. I have a love of woodwind instruments. Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Bahssikava in Blades of Avernum | |
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written Saturday, August 27 2005 13:24
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I made a topic similar to this, I remember. The scenario might be combat-heavy (I didn't find it so), but it certainly carried enormous background story and setting. Indeed, if I ever get around to writing that encyclopedia entry on the Slithzerikai, Bahs will probably be the most abundant reference to draw on. -------------------- Encyclopaedia Ermariana • Forum Archives • Forum Statistics • RSS [Topic / Forum] My Blog • Polaris • I eat novels for breakfast. Polaris is dead, long live Polaris. Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Pralgad or Pralgrad? in Blades of Avernum | |
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written Saturday, August 27 2005 11:58
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Anyway (sorry for the double), what I really wanted to know is if there are any problems with this present arrangement of the continents. Taking into account the concept of increased scale (by which the size of Valorim is approximately three times that which is in the games, just to make the world a more realistic size), I'm wondering whether they might be too far apart. This scale is approximately 1:100,000,000 -------------------- Encyclopaedia • Archives • Members • RSS [Topic / Forum] • Blog • Polaris • NaNoWriMo Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. I have a love of woodwind instruments. Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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written Saturday, August 27 2005 11:18
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quote:Which says a lot, right? :P -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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written Saturday, August 27 2005 05:18
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Kel is the only person who has both a higher member number and a higher post count than me. I am green with envy. :P -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperment, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Avernum 4 Poll in General | |
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written Saturday, August 27 2005 03:04
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Setting. I'm not sure what to make of it - on one hand I'm glad that this way the game won't mess with any "Ermarian" canon, on the other hand I'm disappointed that we know as little about the surface world as ever. -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Avernum 4? in General | |
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written Saturday, August 27 2005 02:11
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quote:I can confirm, Stareye has told me something similar yesterday. :P A certain "fav evil Vahnatai wizard" will be making an appearance. The name Rentar wasn't mentioned, although there really aren't many other options. Oh, and a goblin/bandit lair, if that surprises you. Finally, apparently there'll be a monster named an "Ogre Chef", although whether that means a cook or a "Chief" I'm not sure. Following the earlier plots of the games, since the Vahnatai went from being an ally against the Empire to being an enemy against your alliance with the Empire... I suspect we fight the Empire again and ally with Rentar. Or not. Perhaps this time the Empire is allied with Rentar and kicks Avernite butt. [ Saturday, August 27, 2005 02:15: Message edited by: Arancaytar ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Avernum 4? in General | |
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written Friday, August 26 2005 16:14
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quote:There are four continents. Aizo, Pralgad, Vantanas and Valorim. -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Avernum 4? in General | |
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written Friday, August 26 2005 05:28
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Dragon revenge has been explored in at least one, probably more than one scenario. It *is* cliche. The Slithzerikai are above all a very religious race, and skilled artisans - Jeff hinted at this in Avernum 3, and Kel really went into detail with his Bahssikava scenario. If you need to know about Sliths, you definitely should play that. That aside, a race being "magical" is a strange concept. Are dragons "magical", or are Vahnatai? What is the difference between a race having strong magic power and "being magical"? That also aside, Drakefyre has this idea of Vahnatai creationism, which means all sentient life, including Nephilim, Slithzerikai and Humans, were once shaped by the Vahnatai in a Geneforge-like way. I don't know anyone else who believes that theory. [ Friday, August 26, 2005 05:28: Message edited by: Arancaytar ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
My how far we've fallen... in Richard White Games | |
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written Friday, August 26 2005 05:07
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quote:Alo, what format is that? I only know it as R256G256B256 or #ffffff... -------------------- Encyclopaedia Ermariana • Forum Archives • Forum Statistics • RSS [Topic / Forum] My Blog • Polaris • I eat novels for breakfast. Polaris is dead, long live Polaris. Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
A Touching Tribute: A Satire in Song in Richard White Games | |
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written Friday, August 26 2005 05:00
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quote:The fact that there are checks to be cashed, however, is a sign of the times we live in. Doesn't that mean someone is buying his games? :eek: Oh, and Icshi: That was AWESOME! I'm sure Jeff will post this to Ironycentral. -------------------- Encyclopaedia • Archives • Members • RSS [Topic / Forum] • Blog • Polaris • NaNoWriMo Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. I have a love of woodwind instruments. Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Avernum 4? in General | |
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written Friday, August 26 2005 04:53
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quote:Because, according to the reasoning behind the Vahnatai theory, Jeff doesn't have the necessary imagination. I can't comment on that, but we'll see what happens. -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Do you like school? in General | |
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written Friday, August 26 2005 01:50
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Earth is the same as Geography, I guess, but what is Grpahics? I can hardly pronounce that... [ Friday, August 26, 2005 01:50: Message edited by: Arancaytar ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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written Friday, August 26 2005 00:44
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quote:Opinion Plagiarism? That reminds me of... "Excuse me, you don't have a right to your opinion. I copyrighted all stupid opinions in the world so they can never again be uttered." --- Dogbert. :P -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Pralgad or Pralgrad? in Blades of Avernum | |
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written Friday, August 26 2005 00:02
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As I said, "has been here long OR has made a lot of scenarios." I'm well aware. :P -------------------- Encyclopaedia • Archives • Members • RSS [Topic / Forum] • Blog • Polaris • NaNoWriMo Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. I have a love of woodwind instruments. Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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written Thursday, August 25 2005 22:49
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Which is? I didn't play half the scenarios I should have liked, and I liked less than half of them half as much as they deserved... :P -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Pralgad or Pralgrad? in Blades of Avernum | |
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written Thursday, August 25 2005 22:41
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By the way, I really should have searched before making a new topic. But nobody noticed, and it's two years old anyway. Also, quote:it seems to contain information contradicting this. Gah, now I need to check for myself. :rolleyes: quote:The system on Spiderweb appears to stress age and achievement of the members, which means anyone who's been here longer or has made a lot of scenarios gets to say what goes. It's not a perfect system, but there it is. Theoretically though, I've usually imagined the continents like this: Edit: Vantanas is too large. [ Thursday, August 25, 2005 22:41: Message edited by: Arancaytar ] -------------------- Encyclopaedia • Archives • Members • RSS [Topic / Forum] • Blog • Polaris • NaNoWriMo Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. I have a love of woodwind instruments. Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
were did TM go? in General | |
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written Thursday, August 25 2005 21:54
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What he posted wasn't goatse. Edit: Also, TGM asks me to quote:Thank you for your attention. [ Friday, August 26, 2005 05:43: Message edited by: Arancaytar ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Do you like school? in General | |
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Trust me, that usually only gets worse once you start college or work. Not that you have to arrive earlier, it's just that you have to fix your own breakfast and stuff. :P [ Thursday, August 25, 2005 21:50: Message edited by: Arancaytar ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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written Thursday, August 25 2005 19:09
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If you are aware it's a useless poll, why spam the boards with it? :rolleyes: Also, I get to point and laugh. I have loved school for exactly one year and three months - in retrospect, it seems a far better institution than it seemed while I was in it. [ Thursday, August 25, 2005 19:10: Message edited by: Arancaytar ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
Pralgad or Pralgrad? in Blades of Avernum | |
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quote:Mmmmh - that would reverse the whole interpretation. Rather than dropping that continent, Prazac would echo a very Aizoan-centric perspective with that. On that note, where does Aizo lie in relation to Pralgad? South (past Valorim)? To the east? Alec is who we need, I believe... -------------------- Encyclopaedia • Archives • Members • RSS [Topic / Forum] • Blog • Polaris • NaNoWriMo Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. I have a love of woodwind instruments. Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Gah. The jedi magic was too slow. :P -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Indeed so. I guess the others are off-screen to the right. Yea, slimy things did crawl with legs Upon a slimy sea [ Thursday, August 25, 2005 02:11: Message edited by: Arancaytar ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
JV and Change in General | |
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quote:Respectively, Yes he should change more stuff, he should modify the storyline, and No there is nothing wrong with differences in the same world. The graphics should stay the same; it's not broken (especially not Avernum), and same about the combat engine. As long as the background is original, I don't mind using the same interface over and over again. It's the storyline that gets old. The last question is a bit nasty: Consistency is a necessity, but it doesn't exclude a different plot. So while I would like having an entire game be concerned with, say, Vantanas (which would be new), I'm not fond of contradictions between the games. But then, I play for the plot, not the combat, so I'm apparently way out of JV's target audience anyway. -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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quote:It's still cheaper than a normal phone for most calls, though. I only have a cellphone - 2 cents a minute is a lot cheaper than the nearly 30 cents I pay otherwise. -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |