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Board Administrator
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written Monday, August 1 2005 22:42
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By the way, here is the list of scenarios that are being considered for the scenario contest. A Large Rebellion Backwater Calls Bahssikava Canopy Manufactured Womb Cave of No Return Cresent Valley Druids of Krell Emerald Mountain Lord Putidus Mad Ambition Roses of Reckoning Undead Valley Xerch'de Any questions, comments, or flames can be emailed to me (mkrizsan@spidweb.com) -Mariann -------------------- Official Board Admin spidweb@spiderwebsoftware.com Posts: 960 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Monday, August 1 2005 22:54
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I guess that means Nine Variations didn't make the cut. :P Anyone want to make their predictions? Thirteen scenarios, ten spots.... EDIT: *jedi hand wave* [ Thursday, August 04, 2005 18:08: Message edited by: Kelandon ] -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Master
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written Monday, August 1 2005 23:12
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Cresent Valley? i thought, after reading the reviews, it was an awful scenario!? (sorry, whoever made it, but that's what I read!). -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Tuesday, August 2 2005 04:18
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I don't know. I haven't played some of these. Judging by other ratings and such, I'm guessing the top 3 will be LP, Bahss, and Mad Ambition. One of those 3 will win. -------------------- "Let us see what the new day brings." - Temas, Areni. Visit my realm! Rate My Scenarios! Fort Emerald Robbery The Nephils' Defense The Final Spire The Fifth Tower of Magi The Portal Posts: 626 | Registered: Monday, October 25 2004 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Tuesday, August 2 2005 04:34
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Cave of No Return, Cresent Valley, Xerch'de, and RoR will not get in. Well, whether or not Cresent Valley gets left out depends mainly on whether Jeff, Linda or Mariann is the judge. -------------------- ~Note : The professional newbie's advice should not be taken seriously, or at all.~ LINKAGE Posts: 364 | Registered: Saturday, January 17 2004 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Tuesday, August 2 2005 06:42
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I don't think "A Large Rebellion" will make it. I downloaded this and immediately stopped. I thought it was awful. My money is on "Bahssikava", "Canopy" or "Mad Ambition". -------------------- And when you want to Live How do you start? Where do you go? Who do you need to know? *Name by Slarty, so blame him if it's filthy... Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Tuesday, August 2 2005 11:35
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Well, I'm just happy that there are scenarios that will rank below mine. I'm confident that DoK can beat Undead Valley, A Large Rebellion, Crescent Valley, RoR, and maybe even Backwater. I think RoR will get the lowest, just because it's a port. Crescent Valley should be next-to-last, and if you've read half of its dialogue, you know why. A Large Rebellion and Undead Valley will be towards the bottom, due to annoying quests (LR wins there) and sheer confusing-ness (UV). And yes, it's obvious: Canopy, Bahss, and Mad Ambition are the best. To be fair, DoK will rank rather low due to its length, numerous revisions, mundane quests, and often ill-explained backstory (which will be patched up in the sequel, I promise). [ Tuesday, August 02, 2005 11:38: Message edited by: Ephesos ] -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 | Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00 |
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E Equals MC What!!!!
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written Tuesday, August 2 2005 14:16
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RoR is not a port. -------------------- SupaNik: Aran, you're not big enough to threaten Ash. Dammit, even JV had to think twice. Posts: 1861 | Registered: Friday, February 11 2005 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Tuesday, August 2 2005 14:42
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Yes it is, actually. In fact, it was specifically created in BoE so TM could test the porting function of BoA, wasn't it? -------------------- My Myspace, with some of my audial and visual art The Lyceum - The Headquarters of the Blades designing community The Louvre - The Blades of Avernum graphics database Alexandria - The Blades of Exile Scenario database BoE Webring - Self explanatory Polaris - Free porn here Odd Todd - Fun for the unemployed (and everyone else too) They Might Be Giants - Four websites for one of the greatest bands in existance -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Posts: 2957 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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E Equals MC What!!!!
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written Tuesday, August 2 2005 17:15
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Yes, but the porting function sucked. The bits that didn't get ported properly (most of it) he remade differently. -------------------- SupaNik: Aran, you're not big enough to threaten Ash. Dammit, even JV had to think twice. Posts: 1861 | Registered: Friday, February 11 2005 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Tuesday, August 2 2005 21:36
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My bets on Mad Ambition. I loved that scenario. Posts: 776 | Registered: Friday, July 4 2003 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 00:17
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I bet Mad Ambition, Canopy and Bahs. Those are definitely my favorite ones. -------------------- How many shapers are there? Why is Drypeak controlled by Zakary? Why is Barzahl a Guardian? How does the Geneforge work? What's as small as nothing? Why am I asking stupid questions? -------------------------------- Shaper teacher : "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" BOOM!! apprentice :*little voice* "Sorry..." --------------------------- CSM RIFQ Neopets Do join, it's fun. Do you know what is the answer to the greatest question ever? It's here. Posts: 576 | Registered: Wednesday, March 2 2005 08:00 |
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 08:19
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Even if they'd apply the ages of the scenario designers, I'm not gonna win with my A Large Rebellion. (I'm 13 years old) [ Thursday, August 04, 2005 08:21: Message edited by: Omikron ] -------------------- "Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul." -Sauron Posts: 49 | Registered: Wednesday, June 8 2005 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 08:25
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Are you really gambling money for the winner or are you just using the wordw 'bet' and 'my money is on it' for fun. (If yes, then where can you take part??) -------------------- "Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul." -Sauron Posts: 49 | Registered: Wednesday, June 8 2005 07:00 |
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Master
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 08:32
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quote:Are you just thirteen years old! Finally somebody who's younger than I am! Since you've made already a relativley succesful scenario, would you mind helping me out? I posten my problems on the BoA editor forum. look "orb of thralni." I somebody else can help me, please try, because I'm getting really irritated with the editor, and dont understand it at all!!! By the way, my quess is that Bahssikiva (or something like that) would win. its wonderful. -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 11:09
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Native english speakers have been irritated by the editor manuals, so I think you do a pretty good job, Thralni. Do you know Erik Westra's BoA cookbook? Spiderweb has a link to it on their page. It's a great help for beginners and explains the basic tasks and calls very well. -------------------- Polaris Rache's A3 Site reformatted 2/3 done Rache's A3 Site, original version Posts: 1828 | Registered: Saturday, January 11 2003 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 13:46
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quote:I liked ALR, it's various and thrilling, one of the better scenarios IMO. Maybe you'll win a free SW game :) BTW, is there a bug-free version now to download? Or at least a newer version with less bugs? I'd like to replay it then. -------------------- Slartucker: * facepalm facepalm facepalm * Dikiyoba: Are you unconscious yet? Posts: 1420 | Registered: Wednesday, October 2 2002 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 18:39
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For anyone who's keeping score, there are 22 scenarios on the Lyceum Rated list. Eliminate 4 'cuz they're by Jeff. Eliminate APF and BS 'cuz they're by beta testers. Eliminate DaC because it never got submitted and 9Var because it apparently got rejected out of hand. Eliminate NM because it came out well after the deadline. That gets us to 13 for this contest. My predictions: 13-11. In no particular order, UV, RoR, and X'd. Too short, not enough impact. 10. ALR — long enough but not polished enough to do well here. 6-9. Again in no particular order, CV, LP, EM, and TCoNR. All short, so they take bottom half. Any of these might fall to tenth, but that seems less likely. 4-5. DoK and BC. I think Jeff will like the game mechanics of BC, but it doesn't have the polish to take it to the top three. DoK is competent and somewhat longer than the others, from what I understand. LP or EM might take fifth, but it seems unlikely. 1-3. MA, Canopy, Bahs. MA might drop farther if the linearity grates on Jeff too much. Bahs or Canopy might drop farther if Jeff can't beat them. If any of these drop, I predict BC will be the one that rises. What I think SW should do is another thing. :P -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 19:23
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I'm flattered by the prediction... -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 | Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00 |
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Master
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 23:53
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quote:Thanks, ef. I need every support I can get at the moment. (But what was it that I did a good job on, actually?) EDIT: I downloaded the cook book, and already used it a lot of times. But thanks anyway. [ Thursday, August 04, 2005 23:53: Message edited by: Marvin, the paranoid android ] -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, August 5 2005 03:28
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quote::confused: How could anybody not beat Bahs or Canopy? Bahs has only one torment fight (the dragon at the end), and Canopy provides these scry devices that make it really easy to find the right weapon. Ok., you are joking I guess. -------------------- Slartucker: * facepalm facepalm facepalm * Dikiyoba: Are you unconscious yet? Posts: 1420 | Registered: Wednesday, October 2 2002 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, August 5 2005 07:14
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To be fair, Bahs is better for it's difficulty. Because, yes, I did find it hard. That annoying summoning altar...grr... Anyway, after replaying all scenarios, I now have a top 5 (only my opinions): Fifth will be Druids. This is good, and had an average plot. It's also more polished and longer than other contenders. Fourth is Emerald Mountain. I loved this. It had good plot, slightly branching story, and gorgeous terrain. I liked this more than Backwater Calls, so... Third will be Canopy. I especially think that the custom spells will do TM a big favour here, and it's a sizeable scenario, with lots of towns, and some really interesting dialogue, not to mention a great plot. Secondly, I put Mad Ambition. The linearity drags slightly, but this contains by far the most "real" characters we've yet seen in BoA. Plus a good plot, and some amazingly clever tricks, make it a hot favourite. That means my money's on Bahs to win. This is becasue although MA is my favourite, Kelandon worked wonders in every way. It has an incredible plot, lots of amazing scripting, and is large enough, and hard enough, to get us thinking about replaying. -------------------- And when you want to Live How do you start? Where do you go? Who do you need to know? *Name by Slarty, so blame him if it's filthy... Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |
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written Friday, August 5 2005 09:56
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quote:Bahs also comes with a walkthough. People have suspected that Jeff gave up on Nephil's Gambit about a quarter of the way through. It took 11th in the BoE contest but is rated right around the same place on CSR as Tatterdemalion, which took first. I'm wondering if there will be an Erika's Legacy of this contest, and if so, I think it will be CV. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Wednesday, August 31 2005 14:21
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Oh the suspense! Oh the anticipation! By the way, upon further thought, scratch part of what I said earlier. Either Canopy or Mad Ambition will take top three, but not both. I think BC will be the other member of the Top 3, but it could be DoK possibly. [ Wednesday, August 31, 2005 14:24: Message edited by: Kelandon ] -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Triad Mage
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written Wednesday, August 31 2005 15:30
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TM and Kel could have their scenarios combined into one entry apiece like what happened at the first contest. -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Happy Happy Joy Joy Encyclopedia Ermariana - Trapped in the Closet ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 | Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00 |
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