New Scenario: Tales From the Tabard Inn
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, January 18 2008 22:17
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I'm finally releasing my 24 Hour Contest entries, along with two extra scenarios. The first three took me a week, the next two took me 5 months.... Go figure. Anyways the compilation is finally ready for download (As long as you're on a PC, or willing to convert graphics yourself. I'll have the Mac version soon, hopefully.) Thanks to my beta testers, who I didn't give much time, and all the graphic artists whose talent I leech off to make up for my complete lack. Without further ado, Tales From the Tabard Inn. Play them or you suck (although playing them doesn't necessarily mean that you DON'T suck.) [ Friday, January 18, 2008 22:27: Message edited by: Lazarus. ] -------------------- "NOW PASS ME MY BOOTS. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A FACE." -Nikki Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, January 18 2008 23:01
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Download the scenario everyone, its refreshingly unique. -------------------- I dub thee... Posts: 1384 | Registered: Tuesday, February 6 2007 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Saturday, January 19 2008 01:51
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quote:That's one (wrong) way of saying it, but hey, whatever. -------------------- Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :) Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Sunday, January 20 2008 13:05
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Mac version is available for download, thanks to Ephesos. You can now also download it at the Blades Forge. -------------------- "NOW PASS ME MY BOOTS. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A FACE." -Nikki Tales From the Tabard Inn: Now if only there was a 3600 Hour Contest..... Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Friday, January 25 2008 08:16
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This is indeed a unique scenario. It was very intriguing to play the overall tale through the perspective of each of the characters. It seemed a little buggy in that you had to try various clicks and actions to get the character or program to move when the character was deposited in a new situation surrounded on the screen by blackness, but this was overshadowed by the richness and convolutions of the plot. Maybe a bit too much text for the Hack-and-Slash crowd, but I really enjoyed it. GOOD WORK LAZARUS! Posts: 20 | Registered: Friday, July 25 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, January 25 2008 17:38
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This thread isn't receiving the attention it deserves, unless of course, everyone's playing Avernum 5. -------------------- set_name(1,"Excalibur"); Posts: 1384 | Registered: Tuesday, February 6 2007 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, January 25 2008 22:23
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quote:I realized a good way into the scenario that I was being very inconsistent with the "Wait to proceed" / "Attempt to move to proceed" / "Try to talk to proceed" thing, and I apologize. There were times when doing the "Attempt to move" option was required due to engine limitations (Can't move to a new town unless I make you step on a special), and there were other times when for whatever reason I decided to trigger the special from the start_state, so you had to wait instead of trying to move. I probably should have given you both options whenever possible (OCCASIONALLY I do, but not as often as I should), so yeah.... I was too lazy to go back and rip everything apart once I realized this. Glad you enjoyed it despite this. -------------------- "NOW PASS ME MY BOOTS. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A FACE." -Nikki Tales From the Tabard Inn: Now if only there was a 3600 Hour Contest..... Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Saturday, January 26 2008 01:54
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quote:Scenario release threads often do go by without a large amount of replies, unless there is an issue with the scenario, or the download. -------------------- Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :) Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Saturday, January 26 2008 06:06
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Have there been any other scenarios released between Kingdom Hall and this one? I just want to make sure I didn't miss any. Keep up the good work guys! Posts: 9 | Registered: Saturday, January 5 2008 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, January 26 2008 11:10
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No, but Iffy is about to release his scenario soon, that is if you care for something silly. -------------------- set_name(1,"Excalibur"); Posts: 1384 | Registered: Tuesday, February 6 2007 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Sunday, January 27 2008 02:48
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quote:Dude, it's a scenario. From a new designer. This is a good thing. -------------------- Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :) Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Sunday, January 27 2008 06:23
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quote:Who are you, and what have you done with Nikki? :P -------------------- Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum | Avernum 2 | Avernum 3 | Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 | Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Tuesday, January 29 2008 07:49
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I downloaded this for Mac; the Read Me said I didn't have to cut and paste the graphics, so I didn't. Were they supposed to be available in game? They weren't. It didn't seem to affect gameplay, but the scenario did end unexpectedly in the middle of the basement fight from the courier's viewpoint. Overall, I thought the concept was creative and engaging, and the writing was well done. The whole thing reminded me of The Hunter's Haunt by Dave Duncan, a good read. Posts: 12 | Registered: Wednesday, January 2 2008 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Tuesday, January 29 2008 09:25
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You were supposed to be able to switch your PC's graphic to the custom ones (The graphic used by whichever NPC is telling you the Tale in the inn.) Graphics in CMGs are supposed to override default graphics, which is why Mac users don't need to copy the graphics into the data folders to have these graphics accessible. And what do you mean by unexpectedly end? Did it crash, or did it end the way it's supposed to? (You're supposed to teleport out and find yourself in a clearing, same as in the prisoner's side.) -------------------- "NOW PASS ME MY BOOTS. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A FACE." -Nikki Tales From the Tabard Inn: Now if only there was a 3600 Hour Contest..... Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Tuesday, January 29 2008 10:34
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I'm guessing the mage was killed in the fight, which ends the scenario. -------------------- Hz'ii'zt a'iiencf coxnen a'bn'z'p pahuen yzpa'zuhb be'tt'phukh'kn az'ii'ova mxn't bhcizvi'fl? Nioca's Citadel - A resource for BoA graphics and scripts, as well as my scenarios. In Last Hope's Light RP - The end is near... Posts: 2686 | Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Sunday, February 3 2008 14:20
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is it properly made? if it isnt it would make the game crash. i just ask to make sure its not glitchy. cause i want to play it. plz dont be mad at me for just asking. :( [ Sunday, February 03, 2008 14:22: Message edited by: TJC Shaper ] Posts: 57 | Registered: Sunday, March 18 2007 07:00 |
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Councilor
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written Sunday, February 3 2008 14:36
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It's been beta-tested and no one has reported any major bugs, so it should probably work for you. Download it, read the readme, and play without fear. Dikiyoba. -------------------- Episode 4: Spiderweb Reloaded Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Sunday, February 3 2008 18:27
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It's made by me. Nuff said. Edit: Seriously though, don't let ALR freak you out. There are crappy scenarios out there, but most all of them will at least function. [ Sunday, February 03, 2008 18:29: Message edited by: Lazarus. ] -------------------- "NOW PASS ME MY BOOTS. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A FACE." -Nikki Tales From the Tabard Inn: Now if only there was a 3600 Hour Contest..... Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Monday, February 4 2008 03:37
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It works fine. The only problem you may have is switching between the graphics, but if you want you don't have to do that. And enjoy the scenario. It's pretty good for a Mike Slack scenario. :P -------------------- Nikki's Nook. Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Monday, February 4 2008 09:00
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Note to TJC Shaper: Designing a scenario requires some degree of narcissism (as certain designers are more apt to show than others), so don't be afraid about angering designers. The Tales are fairly good. Different from "the norm" (although the recent entrants make me question what "the norm" even means), but by no means bad. Posts: 134 | Registered: Sunday, February 3 2008 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Tuesday, February 5 2008 18:35
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quote:I would be rather averse to that statement. -------------------- Drew - "Coincidence, correlation, or causation, I wonder?" Posts: 1384 | Registered: Tuesday, February 6 2007 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Tuesday, February 5 2008 18:50
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Yes, you would be, wouldn't you? :P -------------------- Fear us, mortals, but never envy, for though we burn with power, our fuel is our sorrows. Posts: 1636 | Registered: Wednesday, January 5 2005 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Tuesday, February 5 2008 19:07
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Into anything that you take time and effort to create, you invest a piece of yourself. Narcissism is not the word I would use, maybe pride. -------------------- Enraged Slith's Blades of Avernum Website Look out, there's a three-headed monkey behind you! Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Tuesday, February 5 2008 19:09
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quote:Doesn't mean I can't disagree. -------------------- Drew - "Coincidence, correlation, or causation, I wonder?" Posts: 1384 | Registered: Tuesday, February 6 2007 08:00 |