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Win BOA install problem -UPDATE in Tech Support
Warrior
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quote:
Originally written by Thuryl:

I assume you don't have anything else running in the background?
The only things running are my Antivirus program, mem monster and Sygate's personal firewall.

I guess I can cancel the last two and see what happens.

Thanks --- James

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Win BOA install problem -UPDATE in Tech Support
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Redownloaded the almost 14MB file using 'Fresh Download' -- installed with no problems this time.

Runs great ---- until combat -------

Even with the game speed set to its max., the battle sequences is still a little slow.

My 'mickey mouse' system is dated April, 1999
HP 4530 AMD K6-2/350 MHz, 128 MB ram.

So why is it slow? :(

James

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Windose BOA install problem in Tech Support
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I downloaded the *long* Blades of Avernum.exe file last night, this morning, I installed it.

However, when it came time to decompress the .exe file, I recieved the following message:

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ERROR
C:\BOA\Blades of Avernum.exe
A decompression error has been detected (#7)
File CRC mismatched - Data integrity error
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I downloaded the file using the HTTP link. I'll try again using one of the FTP links.

Hopefully, this time it willl decompress correctly.

James

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Windows v1.0.1 editor out. in Blades of Avernum Editor
Warrior
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Er, on the workshop page I still see version 1.0 listed for the windows version.

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Download Blades of Avernum Scenario Editor

Blades of Avernum Editor For Macintosh v1.1 (4.9 MB)
Blades of Avernum Editor For Windows v1.0 (4.9 MB)
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Or the newer file *is* there, just the page isn't updated. :D

Thank you --- James

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Posts: 99 | Registered: Wednesday, August 13 2003 07:00
Windows v1.0.1 editor out. in Blades of Avernum
Warrior
Member # 3340
Profile #1
Er, on the workshop page I still see version 1.0 listed for the windows version.

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Download Blades of Avernum Scenario Editor

Blades of Avernum Editor For Macintosh v1.1 (4.9 MB)
Blades of Avernum Editor For Windows v1.0 (4.9 MB)
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Or the newer file *is* there, just the page isn't updated. :D

Thank you --- James

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Screenshots from the game.. in Blades of Avernum
Warrior
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Profile #5
quote:
Sorry, one more thing. when exactly is summer?
Well, for SW, its between October to December :cool: :P

[Just having a little fun...waiting...]

James

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You know your bored when... in Blades of Avernum Editor
Warrior
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You re-install and start playing again, for the up-tine time.....

Nethergate! :P

James

(waiting for the PC port of BOA)

[ Wednesday, April 07, 2004 21:07: Message edited by: The Real Dragon King ]

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You know your bored when... in Blades of Avernum
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You re-install and start playing again, for the up-tine time.....

Nethergate! :P

James

(waiting for the PC port of BOA)

[ Wednesday, April 07, 2004 21:07: Message edited by: The Real Dragon King ]

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Empress Prazac's Reign in Blades of Avernum
Warrior
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Sometime ago I copied down the 'timeline' thread about the Leaders of Avernum. It was very long, so here is only a brief. It was started by Arancaytar.

quote:
- Hawthorne I. 722 763 Discovered Avernum!!! 741
- Hawthorne II. 764 791 Erika and archmagi sent down 771
- Hawthorne III. 791 822 Sent misfits down en masse/Assassinated

I put a gap in here - for some time Prazac was too young to rule and Garzahd
took control of the Empire. Empire/Exile War.

- Prazac 826 865 Avernum III 833, VoDT 843
- Hawthorne IV 866 901
- Hawthorne V 903 925 Assassinated by the royal guard
- Prazac II 926 961 Beginning of a Golden Age

I hope that helps you. James

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When are scripts loaded? in Blades of Avernum Editor
Warrior
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If you were to **read** the docs -- it said NOT to ever modify the corescendata.txt file nor another core*.txt file. Only Jeff can do this, via updates to Advernum.

You should have used a 'custom object' file -- plase read the docs about it.

You won't have a headache later ;)

James

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When are scripts loaded? in Blades of Avernum
Warrior
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Profile #3
If you were to **read** the docs -- it said NOT to ever modify the corescendata.txt file nor another core*.txt file. Only Jeff can do this, via updates to Advernum.

You should have used a 'custom object' file -- plase read the docs about it.

You won't have a headache later ;)

James

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Posts: 99 | Registered: Wednesday, August 13 2003 07:00
(Geneforge) Shapers Origins in General
Warrior
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While re-playing Geneforge 1, I was reading its 'intro' where you start a new character.

Something strucked as odd:

* Shapers - just who were they ?

* Who were the first ?

* How did 'guarding' their secrets came about?

* and why death to any who try to learn them?

* Were the Shapers one person (mage) or a small group?

* How was the council form, with their principles and ideas?

* What were (he/they) like before (he/they) learn to create life?

Anyone here would like to comment, perhaps Jeff and his small band of programmers can create another game --- Shapers Origins, or Geneforge 0.

James

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Geneforge 2 bug in Tech Support
Warrior
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You'll find Rhakkus in Benerii-Uss Shaping -- somewhere in the sw corner.

Good luck getting him. :)

James

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idea for an annoying obstacle ... in Blades of Avernum
Warrior
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A slight addition to the day/night idea running around.

During the day time hours, there would be far less monsters roaming around outdoors...(they're afraid of light)

**but**

during night time hours --- all hell breaks out!

Can this be created somehow??

James

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relocate the game to a new pc in Tech Support
Warrior
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The file your looking for is under the data subdirectory of geneforge 2 --- it is called: gf2prefs.dat

Just backup that file and your good to go. :cool:

James

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What are the chances of... in General
Warrior
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First off -- thanks to all for replying.....

and now ---- I'll go sit in a corner and wait for BOA to come out in about 8-10 months (hey! I'm on a M$ pc) -- windows --- and you know how that sucks IMAGE(Spiderweb Software Boards What are the chances of___files/biggrin.gif)

ps. anyone noticed the new 'preview post' small window that pops up -- was once some time ago it was a whole screen page that was displayed.

Bye for now --- James IMAGE(Spiderweb Software Boards What are the chances of___files/tongue.gif)

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What are the chances of... in General
Warrior
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... a Nethergate 2 being created??? IMAGE(Spiderweb Software Boards What are the chances of___files/biggrin.gif)

OR worst...

A Blades Of Nethergate IMAGE(Spiderweb Software Boards What are the chances of___files/eek.gif)

Bye --- James

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Script storage in Blades of Avernum
Warrior
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Thanks for the information.

Now I can sleep nights and day ... and the hours inbetween.... :D

I'm out of here........... James

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Posts: 99 | Registered: Wednesday, August 13 2003 07:00
Script storage in Blades of Avernum
Warrior
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Don't know if this has already been mentioned, however........

How are the scripts stored:

1. embedded within the game file or
2. same setup as Geneforge and GF2

If option 1 -- is the final file very large i.e. 'stuffed' with all that text

If option 2 -- I see alot of cheating here. For example: mission one, slay Goblin King. You slay him and get your rewards from 'someone' that gaved you the mission. Rewards: 50 exp pts and 75 gold.

With the scripts - editing the section file -- one can change the amount of exp pt. and gold for slaying the Goblin King. -- exp. pts: 500 gold: 500

In BOE, game files can be 'password' protected. Preventing anyone from messing with the game data.

Under scripts (option 2) there is NO password protection.

Therefore, how in BOA are scripts protected from being changed???

Thank you all - James

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got me thinking in Blades of Avernum
Warrior
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Thanks for information.

There was a game for the Commodore 64 called Legacy of the Ancients that had a bank where you can deposit and take out gold. You could also have robbed the place -- if you were strong enought that is. :D

Just wondering if BOA scripts could be created to perform these actions............bye

James

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Posts: 99 | Registered: Wednesday, August 13 2003 07:00
got me thinking in Blades of Avernum
Warrior
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Just looking over the Avernum 3 section, a interesting topic there about "Cheating?":

http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=002478

Money seems to be the main reson for cheating, therefor, my question:

Is there some way to create a 'Bank' that you can deposit and take out money (gold)????

Just wondering......... James

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Extreme problem in Tech Support
Warrior
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Try the RPG WolfPack's board:

http://www.rpgwolfpack.com/

Hope that works for you. James :)

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