NPC release to talk to an other NPC
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Warrior
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written Tuesday, September 13 2005 05:25
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Hi, Does anyone have any ideals about the coding for taking a NPC that is currently in my party, release that NPC and then have him go and talk to an other NPC? Since the new scenario I'm working on is based on a singleton, I need NPC's to do some of the work for me. BTW, another reason for the NPC's doing some of the work because my "Lone Wolf" character is starting out as a level one priest with just the opening cloths on his back. Thanks in advance for any help. gcmaxxon -------------------- quote: Posts: 97 | Registered: Wednesday, March 19 2003 08:00 |
Master
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written Tuesday, September 13 2005 05:41
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You could try to make a cutscene. -------------------- 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 |
Agent
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written Wednesday, September 14 2005 14:06
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Cutscenes are extremely sexy and visual, but if you want to be boring and descriptive you'll probably want to use either a mix of cutscenes and messages, messages, or actual talking dialog. -------------------- quote: Posts: 1115 | Registered: Sunday, May 15 2005 07:00 |
Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, September 14 2005 20:28
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Yeah, go with the cutscenes. If the text gets way too long, switch bits of it to message boxes. Actual talking dialog would be nearly impossible if it's supposed to be two NPC's talking. -------------------- 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 |
Master
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written Thursday, September 15 2005 05:08
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quote:I think this is indeed best, but if its not to long, make a complete cutscene. -------------------- 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 |
Apprentice
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written Thursday, September 15 2005 07:16
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You could make dialog between NPCs... kinda like your character is an observer, watching the other two converse. If your character isn't in the same area, just have the NPC "report back" on the conversation when he sees your character again. Although the cutscene certainly would be flashier... -------------------- "When your teacher needs a calculator to add up how many you missed more than you need a calculator to take a calc test, that's bad." Posts: 44 | Registered: Tuesday, May 25 2004 07:00 |
Shaper
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written Thursday, September 15 2005 07:20
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I think the cutscene would be much better. And how about having your character not see it? And not even have it reported? It would build up tension, and could even be used as a kind of plot device - imagine your ally yourslef with someone who's working with the bad guys... -------------------- And when you want to Live How do you start? Where do you go? Who do you need to know? Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |