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Blades of Exile Statistical Survey in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Tuesday, November 2 2004 17:37 Profile #14
I see now that you people have nothing better to do then pick apart everything that I say in a futile effort to cut me down. Did you skip over the parts when I was saying this was my opinion? Or are you having a monkey read for you? You want to see me trying to be offensive? I won't degrade myself to that level. Unlike you, who is already there. I refuse to continue this conversation with such volatile people. Write what you want in the rest of this post, I won't read it. Go ahead and think that "Oh we showed him." but remember, you're the ones getting angry and annoyed, not me. You all have way too many issues with taking things too seriously, this is not my problem. Have a nice day.

[ Tuesday, November 02, 2004 17:45: Message edited by: RavagedSoul ]
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Does anyone know how to do this? in Geneforge Series
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 22:14 Profile #12
Depending on what utensil you are using, that can be very simple too.
Take one colomn, select all the shaper parts (with photoshop or photoshop elements this is easy, use the shift key and the rectangular select tool) and then go to quick fix, and brighten it. Then do the same for the next row, but brighter. If it's really that important to you all, I could have one in oh, 5-10 minutes of any type of work.

EDIT: Actually the problem with that would be that it would only change color when you moved. So, no, there is no easy way for the glow. It would have to be something like........ Wait a minute. If you read through and learn GeneForges script, you could find the call that does the same as the animation steps call in BOA. There has to be one that is used for Barzahl, it could possibly be applied to the character graphic. I would not know where to find the character attributes however, good luck... Thats all I can give.

[ Monday, November 01, 2004 22:17: Message edited by: RavagedSoul ]
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Does anyone know how to do this? in Geneforge 2
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 22:14 Profile #12
Depending on what utensil you are using, that can be very simple too.
Take one colomn, select all the shaper parts (with photoshop or photoshop elements this is easy, use the shift key and the rectangular select tool) and then go to quick fix, and brighten it. Then do the same for the next row, but brighter. If it's really that important to you all, I could have one in oh, 5-10 minutes of any type of work.

EDIT: Actually the problem with that would be that it would only change color when you moved. So, no, there is no easy way for the glow. It would have to be something like........ Wait a minute. If you read through and learn GeneForges script, you could find the call that does the same as the animation steps call in BOA. There has to be one that is used for Barzahl, it could possibly be applied to the character graphic. I would not know where to find the character attributes however, good luck... Thats all I can give.

[ Monday, November 01, 2004 22:17: Message edited by: RavagedSoul ]
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Merry Christmas in General
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 22:11 Profile #20
In light of Kingy's post I would also have to add Saint Patricks day, because I also, get free beer.
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The Community Is Criminally Ignorant: A Study in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 22:07 Profile #19
Do you mean me? I am not taking anything too seriously. Merely stating that I think Fear and Uncertainty is taking our "ignorant level" from a game too seriously.

[ Monday, November 01, 2004 22:08: Message edited by: RavagedSoul ]
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Blades of Exile Statistical Survey in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 22:03 Profile #9
quote:
Originally written by *i:


At any rate, you need to realize that there is no need to throw a tantrum just because you don't like something.
You misinterpret what I say. Not once did I get angry, or defensive, or offensive as far as I know. Personally I think it is everyone else throwing the tantrum here. I have better things to do then get angry about posts that I never had to read in the first place. As I see, I was simply replying MY THOUGHTS which deserve to be here just as much as anyone elses. So please, before everyone get's angry about a few words, to me at least, remember that I am not here to argue with you, or to be insulted/insulting. So, as I see it, I have done nothing wrong. If you don't like my opinion, don't read it. It's not my problem, so don't try to make it mine. I have no quarrels with anyone on this board. Except when my speaking privileges are dampened by a large number of angry and bored people. In conclusion, I don't care if you agree with me, and I'm not arguing with you, but I will say what I feel I want to say, regardless of whether or not you all think it's right.

Edit: I hope you all realize that almost every post starts with "I personally" or "I think". Stop reading so much into my words, and take them for what they are, opinion.

[ Monday, November 01, 2004 22:06: Message edited by: RavagedSoul ]
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Scenario Starts in Blades of Avernum Editor
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 21:57 Profile #6
Unknown Command, or Unrecognizable Command. I think it was the former. (in line 26)
Posts: 38 | Registered: Thursday, October 28 2004 07:00
Scenario Starts in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 21:57 Profile #6
Unknown Command, or Unrecognizable Command. I think it was the former. (in line 26)
Posts: 38 | Registered: Thursday, October 28 2004 07:00
Blades of Exile Statistical Survey in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 19:58 Profile #6
quote:
Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, you're certainly a piece of work. Point by point:
quote:
Originally written by RavagedSoul:
Personally I feel that whether or not this has a right to be here, it shouldn't be. Simply because it doesn't have a right. Okay, you just said that whether or not it has a right to be here, it doesn't have a right to be here. I hope you realize that does not make sense.

I often do not make sense. Yes, I did at the time realize that it would not make sense, nor was it supposed to.

No offense implied, hopefully none taken. However I have been attacked before because I put something in the wrong forum, and hence I feel so should you. Note your post count (10) and TM's (4000+). TM has been here long enough to know the rules. You haven't. You should not be lecturing him on the rules.

I never lectured him, merely told him that I feel that it is unappropriate for this to be here. If he has been here for so much longer then I, he should know what goes where.

Beyond that, while I feel that MAYBE Blades Of Avernum might never even have came out (doubtfull though) if it wasn't for the popularity of BOE, I do not think that BOA owes anything to BOE. You do know that Avernum is a remake of Exile in a new engine, don't you? Avernum IS Exile. It would not make any sense for JV to try to make Avernum in isolation.

I never said anything to the contrary. I said that if it wasn't for the "success" of BOE.

I never played BOE. However, I have BOA registered. So, at least in my world, BOA is completely exclusive to BOE. You know those BoA scenarios that you like playing? They're made by TM, Khoth, Stareye... all BoE designers.

I realize that. However, the fun (for me anyways) is not in playing other people's scenarios. It is in the designing of new ones.

I think the BOE community deserves thanks to BOA, for giving it such a versatile engine. Not the other way around. A BoA player should thank the BoE community for making the third-party scenarios for BoA, not tell the community that they should be grateful for whatever Jeff Vogel gives them.

As stated before.
Beyond that (no offense to the designers) there are absolutely no good scenarios that have come out for BOA to date. Babysitting was the closest one to an actually worthwhile scenario (Some were decent, but not to my particular liking). I feel that regardless of Jeff's bad reputation because of less then enthuisiastic support for BOE, most people need to realize that if they like the games, Jeff is the one to thank for that. So I don't know if it's been done, but I think the community absolutely does need to thank Jeff.
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Scenario Starts in Blades of Avernum Editor
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 19:48 Profile #4
begintownscript;
variables;

short Choice;

body;
beginstate INIT_STATE;
break;

beginstate EXIT_STATE;
break;

beginstate START_STATE;
break;

beginstate 10;

if (get_flag(0,0) == 0)
{
message_dialog("You are not clean, you may not pass.","")
block_entry(1);
}

if (get_flag(0,0) == 1)
{
message_dialog("You walk over the runes and hear a voice enter your head. "You have been cleansed. You may pass.","");
block_entry(0);
}
break;

beginstate 11;
if (get_flag(0,1) == 0)
{
message_dialog("This is odd. These are the regeneration crystals that allow your clan to awake. While you have awaken, these are still uncharged." , "You will have to find a way to recharge these if you want to awaken your clan.");
set_flag(0,1,1);
}
break;

beginstate 12;
if (get_flag(0,0) == 0)
{
reset_dialog();
add_dialog_str(0,"These are the cleansing pools for your clan. After resting for so long, most people would want to wash their faces, do you?",0);
add_dialog_choice(0,"No.");
add_dialog_choice(1,"Yes.");
Choice = run_dialog(0);
if (Choice == 1)
{
message_dialog("You filthy, filthy Vahnatai.","");
}

if (Choice == 2)
{
message_dialog("You dip your hands into the liquid, and wash your face. You feel extremely refreshed.","");
set_flag(0,0,1);
}
break;

beginstate 13;
reset_dialog();
add_dialog_str(0,"Would you like to continue upward?",0);
add_dialog_choice(0,"No.");
add_dialog_choice(1,"Yes.");
Choice = run_dialog(0);
if (Choice == 2)
{
move_to_new_town(1,43,24);
}
break;

beginstate 14;
reset_dialog();
add_dialog_str(0,"Would you like to continue upward?",0);
add_dialog_choice(0,"No.");
add_dialog_choice(1,"Yes.");
Choice = run_dialog(0);
if (Choice == 2)
{
move_to_new_town(1,24,4);
}
break;

beginstate 15;
reset_dialog();
add_dialog_str(0,"Would you like to continue upward?",0);
add_dialog_choice(0,"No.");
add_dialog_choice(1,"Yes.");
Choice = run_dialog(0);
if (Choice == 2)
{
move_to_new_town(1,4,24);
}
break;

beginstate 16;
reset_dialog();
add_dialog_str(0,"Would you like to continue upward?",0);
add_dialog_choice(0,"No.");
add_dialog_choice(1,"Yes.");
Choice = run_dialog(0);
if (Choice == 2)
{
move_to_new_town(1,24,43);
}
break;

beginstate 17;
message_dialog("This is the storage room for all of the pre-made statues. They are waiting to be hauled out for towns.","");
break;

beginstate 18;
message_dialog("This is the storage room for all of the pre-made power crystals. They are waiting to be hauled out for towns.","");
break;

[ Monday, November 01, 2004 19:49: Message edited by: RavagedSoul ]
Posts: 38 | Registered: Thursday, October 28 2004 07:00
Scenario Starts in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 19:48 Profile #4
begintownscript;
variables;

short Choice;

body;
beginstate INIT_STATE;
break;

beginstate EXIT_STATE;
break;

beginstate START_STATE;
break;

beginstate 10;

if (get_flag(0,0) == 0)
{
message_dialog("You are not clean, you may not pass.","")
block_entry(1);
}

if (get_flag(0,0) == 1)
{
message_dialog("You walk over the runes and hear a voice enter your head. "You have been cleansed. You may pass.","");
block_entry(0);
}
break;

beginstate 11;
if (get_flag(0,1) == 0)
{
message_dialog("This is odd. These are the regeneration crystals that allow your clan to awake. While you have awaken, these are still uncharged." , "You will have to find a way to recharge these if you want to awaken your clan.");
set_flag(0,1,1);
}
break;

beginstate 12;
if (get_flag(0,0) == 0)
{
reset_dialog();
add_dialog_str(0,"These are the cleansing pools for your clan. After resting for so long, most people would want to wash their faces, do you?",0);
add_dialog_choice(0,"No.");
add_dialog_choice(1,"Yes.");
Choice = run_dialog(0);
if (Choice == 1)
{
message_dialog("You filthy, filthy Vahnatai.","");
}

if (Choice == 2)
{
message_dialog("You dip your hands into the liquid, and wash your face. You feel extremely refreshed.","");
set_flag(0,0,1);
}
break;

beginstate 13;
reset_dialog();
add_dialog_str(0,"Would you like to continue upward?",0);
add_dialog_choice(0,"No.");
add_dialog_choice(1,"Yes.");
Choice = run_dialog(0);
if (Choice == 2)
{
move_to_new_town(1,43,24);
}
break;

beginstate 14;
reset_dialog();
add_dialog_str(0,"Would you like to continue upward?",0);
add_dialog_choice(0,"No.");
add_dialog_choice(1,"Yes.");
Choice = run_dialog(0);
if (Choice == 2)
{
move_to_new_town(1,24,4);
}
break;

beginstate 15;
reset_dialog();
add_dialog_str(0,"Would you like to continue upward?",0);
add_dialog_choice(0,"No.");
add_dialog_choice(1,"Yes.");
Choice = run_dialog(0);
if (Choice == 2)
{
move_to_new_town(1,4,24);
}
break;

beginstate 16;
reset_dialog();
add_dialog_str(0,"Would you like to continue upward?",0);
add_dialog_choice(0,"No.");
add_dialog_choice(1,"Yes.");
Choice = run_dialog(0);
if (Choice == 2)
{
move_to_new_town(1,24,43);
}
break;

beginstate 17;
message_dialog("This is the storage room for all of the pre-made statues. They are waiting to be hauled out for towns.","");
break;

beginstate 18;
message_dialog("This is the storage room for all of the pre-made power crystals. They are waiting to be hauled out for towns.","");
break;

[ Monday, November 01, 2004 19:49: Message edited by: RavagedSoul ]
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Blades of Exile Statistical Survey in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 18:37 Profile #4
Personally I feel that whether or not this has a right to be here, it shouldn't be. Simply because it doesn't have a right. No offense implied, hopefully none taken. However I have been attacked before because I put something in the wrong forum, and hence I feel so should you. Beyond that, while I feel that MAYBE Blades Of Avernum might never even have came out (doubtfull though) if it wasn't for the popularity of BOE, I do not think that BOA owes anything to BOE. I never played BOE. However, I have BOA registered. So, at least in my world, BOA is completely exclusive to BOE.
I think the BOE community deserves thanks to BOA, for giving it such a versatile engine. Not the other way around.

[ Monday, November 01, 2004 18:42: Message edited by: RavagedSoul ]
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The Community Is Criminally Ignorant: A Study in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 18:31 Profile #17
You are correct. Fear and Uncertainty was criminally ignorant in calling the SW community criminally ignorant.
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Scenario Starts in Blades of Avernum Editor
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 16:30 Profile #2
Okay. How about this. What is the way to teleport a party from one town to another? Does the move_to_new_town() call work? I wrote a script and it didn't seem to recognize the call, so I don't think so. Is there another call that allows one to move the party to a different town easily?
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Scenario Starts in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 16:30 Profile #2
Okay. How about this. What is the way to teleport a party from one town to another? Does the move_to_new_town() call work? I wrote a script and it didn't seem to recognize the call, so I don't think so. Is there another call that allows one to move the party to a different town easily?
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Does anyone know how to do this? in Geneforge Series
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 15:30 Profile #10
On a Macintosh, changing the graphics of a playable character are simple. Using ResEdit you could take a .pict resource and copy it into a graphic editor. Take a Drayk, change the size (and columns if needed) to the Original Shaper's graphic. Insert into the resource file, delete the shaper resource (or change the resource number) and put the Drayk in it's place. As far as other colored shapers, I don't know. However starting the game with the regular colored shaper graphic would then effectively change your graphic into a Drayk. Simple.
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Does anyone know how to do this? in Geneforge 2
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 15:30 Profile #10
On a Macintosh, changing the graphics of a playable character are simple. Using ResEdit you could take a .pict resource and copy it into a graphic editor. Take a Drayk, change the size (and columns if needed) to the Original Shaper's graphic. Insert into the resource file, delete the shaper resource (or change the resource number) and put the Drayk in it's place. As far as other colored shapers, I don't know. However starting the game with the regular colored shaper graphic would then effectively change your graphic into a Drayk. Simple.
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Scenario Starts in Blades of Avernum Editor
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 15:12 Profile #0
When you create a scenario, you choose a starting point for the indoors, and the outdoors. If I had a scenario that went through 3 towns before ever coming outside, would the party show up at the starting point for outside?
Posts: 38 | Registered: Thursday, October 28 2004 07:00
Scenario Starts in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Monday, November 1 2004 15:12 Profile #0
When you create a scenario, you choose a starting point for the indoors, and the outdoors. If I had a scenario that went through 3 towns before ever coming outside, would the party show up at the starting point for outside?
Posts: 38 | Registered: Thursday, October 28 2004 07:00
Burma shave in The Exile Trilogy
RavagedSoul
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 written Sunday, October 31 2004 21:13 Profile #16
Were you directing "STFU" towards me? I am sorry if you have nothing better to do then become angry at posts. That is not my problem. Don't read my posts if you want me to "STFU". Now, if you had asked me politely, then I might actually have had no need to respond. On the other hand, you didn't. So, please STFU. Have a nice day. :)
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Don't tell me!! in Geneforge Series
RavagedSoul
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 written Sunday, October 31 2004 21:10 Profile #16
quote:
Originally written by Nicothodes:

Personally, I like Blades of Avernum, though it's annoying me now because I've played all the scenarios made so far. :(
So, Make one. That's what I'm doing.
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Don't tell me!! in Geneforge
RavagedSoul
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 written Sunday, October 31 2004 21:10 Profile #16
quote:
Originally written by Nicothodes:

Personally, I like Blades of Avernum, though it's annoying me now because I've played all the scenarios made so far. :(
So, Make one. That's what I'm doing.
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Burma shave in The Exile Trilogy
RavagedSoul
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 written Sunday, October 31 2004 19:52 Profile #14
I must say one thing before this topic that died days ago can go back to it's resting place. I don't think I have ever seen a more creative way of telling someone to shutup then Slith...
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The Community Is Criminally Ignorant: A Study in Blades of Avernum
RavagedSoul
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 written Sunday, October 31 2004 19:42 Profile #8
Personally I feel that callling the SW community criminally ignorant because it doesn't know every aspect of all the games is ignorant in itself. I have never played BOE. I have never registered E1 I have never registered E2, I have registered A1, A2, E3, and BOA. Half of those questions had to do with how much time you have to spend on the computer, and how much money you have to waste on SW. (Regardless of whether or not it's worth it, it is a video game, therefore a waste of money) Here is an example:

5: How many ways are there to win Exile I and II?

In Exile 2, you can kill Garzahd, destroy the Portal, or reclaim the stolen Crystal Souls. The statement 'there is one way to win each' is incorrect, and 'both are open-ended' is undebatably correct.

I never played Exile 2 past the demo. I know that in Avernum 2, however, each one of those was an OBJECTIVE in order to win. So, having said that, I'm not sure if there was quite a point in this post. However saying that we are ignorant from the results of a test that was not extensive, is criminally ignorant.
(However it does also scare me of some of the awnsers that people put. Some of them should, as you said, be shot.)

[ Sunday, October 31, 2004 19:48: Message edited by: RavagedSoul ]
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Merry Christmas in General
RavagedSoul
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 written Sunday, October 31 2004 17:29 Profile #0
Well in light of the day. Merry Christmas. That having been said that was just to confuse and disorientate you. What is everyone's favorite holiday? I'm going with my birthday. Simply because I get all the money, and don't have to spend anything on other people. That is why I am a selfish prick. How about you guys?
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