Update

Update

Aghar 19 Feb 2008 21:38

For the moment it is just me working on the project but I will keep record of what I am doing. Worked the last few weeks on the starting island(Kargadan) and some of the basic packages for persistency. Accomplished much in those few weeks. Except for a few minor details the starting island is now complete. HCR is up and running, although buggy until it is updated on the vault in a day or two. Using its resting system and fugue idea( a variation of ) at the moment with more to follow. Possibly the HTF system. Unlikely, but possibly the corpse system as well. Persistent quests are 100%. Tested. Done. Need more quests, secondary ones, but the major hurdle of getting them to a DB is accomplished. Also have a treasure system in place that will create random items in placeables.

Major issues still ahead:

1 - Need an area reset/cleaner script like we had in the first EotS in NWN1. EPOlson's work is not easy to translate so I haven't come up with anything yet. Yes, I'm a scripting idiot but holding my own, thank you very much!
2 - Unique treasure drops. Have to come up with somethin here as well. Again EPOlson's work…well(see above).
3 - Continue to work on a modified CNR crafting system. Tedious work so far. Let's just say it works. Barely. Much to do in this area.
4 - Storyline. Although once the PCs leave the island they get to NewHope which was pretty well defined by John, I am nervous about writing content. I'm not sure I have the proper way of wording things. Maybe it's just me being pesimistic right now…*sighs* The Journals on the island that I wrote up are poor by my standards. I wish I had a little help from someone who can write such things better.
5 - May need to rethink the layout of NewHope. I know, sounds crazy with the amount of work that was put in. Two main reasons; The high density of trees, etc makes for a huge load on the server once it's up and running. The walkmesh never was perfect, and I know I can do better!
6 - Last and most importantly. A server. I may have my own machine coming to act as a server. I have two concerns with this. I need HAD a server besides my PC so I'm not sure I am up to the task of setting it up properly. And with the router lines in I am not sure what kind of connection I can get. Cable company promises me 15 Mbps D/L speed and 2 Mbps U/L Speed. We'll see, I have my doubts.
7 -Work on the NESS loot tables for creature drops.

That's it. Maybe I'll recruit a few helping hands sooner or later but before I do I want something concrete already worked out. Besides, at the moment, having fun. :)

Last edited on 08 Mar 2008 05:38 by Aghar Show more

Re: Update

Aghar 08 Mar 2008 05:37

Right now running through the starting island on my own to make the necessary fixes and changes. So far, so good.

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Aghar 02 Apr 2008 14:40

Work continues.

NewHope -

Have completed all the overland areas that will make up the New Hope-Garthurian region. All with the exception of Garthurian itself. Not too worried about that right now as I know that will take a large amount of time just for that particular area. There is still much to be added into these areas, mainly mob spawns, bu the core is completed. I've also started to covert all of New Hope itself and it's interiors to NESS spawns. All with the exception of "The Bog" tavern/inn is complete now. Created some basic merchant stores as well. Scribe shop, General Store, Pawn Shop, and Smithy are all complete. Need marketplace merchant still. Next area of focus will be the subterrianean areas starting with those closest to NewHope and working out from there. After that I will go back and start to add the most basic of conversations to the New Hope NPCs. Hopefully afterwards it will be playable to an extent before we really start to add in the storylines.

• *Note on Desert Areas*

The reason for adding in desert areas to the southwest of New Hope was to extend the amount of exterior areas that could be included in the module. New Hope exterior areas will total 15 I believe I have to date, which includes the desrt areas. With Kargadan and New Hope now combined and Garthurian yet to be added in, the module sits at 555MBs. At this point I think the goal will be to keep it under 1000Mbs. Should be doable with subterrianean areas taking up a fraction of what overland areas take up. 10+ subterrianean areas loaded with placeables = 1 "average" exteior area. I've also streamlined all the areas in the mod to not be so "heavy". At one point NewHope and the farmlands combined for 100MBs on their own. WAY too much. At this point I am happy with performance of the mod though. Not foreseeable lag issues should occur. *fingers crossed*

Kargadan -

Still playing my way through the various quests. Through the second of five total everything is now "bug free". Or at least what I came across. I tried to be extra careful to check everything from placeable placement to scripts, to conversation spelling errors. I'm sure I may have missed some things but I'm happy with the way it looks so far. Sometimes I am my thoughest critic, so I hope that is the case at this time.

CNR -

Ugh… This system is loaded with bugs. I think I have most of them fixed up to this point except for a few that another builder from the obsidian forums has brought to my attention. Still plugging away though. Here's a few items I know need some attention:

• Animations broken

Some of the animations seem to be not functioning. I get the "PAIN, SO MUCH PAIN" thingy going instead. Hehehe…made me laugh the first time I tried to tailor a belt…:) Should be easy to fix. I hope.

• Plant item respawning

Seems though the plants/mushroom/trees with items in inventory respawn at an incredible rate. So much so that sometimes 9 or 10 items can be found once the intial 2 or 3 have been picked by a PC. I'm not sure how often it occurs or if it is even a game breaker(haven't tested it myself yet). I may just have the plants respawn their inventory so slowly that it will not get out of hand. Either that or I will need to find a way to use NESS to spawn in the plants so that the inventory remains consistant evrytime.

I think that's it for now. :)

Last edited on 02 Apr 2008 14:41 by Aghar Show more

Re: Update

Aghar 04 Apr 2008 21:38

Hey John. When you do log in and check the forums if you get some time you can also take a look here: progress It will give you a better idea of some of the areas I have been working on lately.

Re: Update

Aghar 17 Apr 2008 13:52

Work continues as time permits. Maintaining focus on the subterrianean areas in the outlying areas of NewHope. While I am not placing encounters as of yet I am beginging to structure a list of "baddies" that are the main headache for the people of New Hope.

Hill Goblins - These are the most frequent encounters in the closer areas to New Hope. "Greenskins" to the locals. These creature will have indirect ties to the local bandits as well through a higher command structure.

• Hill Goblin Melee units - Basic Unit
• Hill Goblin Archer units - Basic Unit
• Hill Goblin Beserkers - Frenzy Berserker Unit
• Hill Goblin BodyGuards - Fighter lvl5 Unit
• Hill Goblin Shamans - Cleric lvl6 Unit
• Hill Goblin Tribal Leaders- Fighter lvl10 Unit

Cave Orge - These creatures are the "grunts" and "muscle" behind the Hill Goblin mining operations.

• Cave Orges - Basic Unit

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JohnB 19 Apr 2008 13:13

Do you want a 'social' on Goblins? Ie social structures, basic beliefs etc etc?

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JohnB 19 Apr 2008 14:59

Try this one :)

http://eots-pw.wikidot.com/hill-goblins

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Aghar 22 Apr 2008 00:00

Very nice. :)

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JohnB 24 Apr 2008 18:41

Let me know what else you are putting in there and I can play with structures/economies :)

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Aghar 24 Apr 2008 21:48

Sure will. Been really busy with work so I haven't had much spare time on my hands. I will certainly let you know when I do. :)

How about yourself? Keeping busy I imagine?

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JohnB 25 Apr 2008 20:43

Been working on a forum and publicity material for my Sealed Knot Regiment

Also trying to get hold of a copy of an old NWN1 world I used to write for. I intend to merge Gilar into it as a front end. That will give me a server that support characters from L1 to 40 with a range of elelmets built in :)

Re: Update

Aghar 29 Apr 2008 01:53

Added a few more to the list:

Hill Goblins - These are the most frequent encounters in the closer areas to New Hope. "Greenskins" to the locals. These creature will have indirect ties to the local bandits as well through a higher command structure.

• Hill Goblin Melee units - Basic Unit
• Hill Goblin Archer units - Basic Unit
• Hill Goblin Beserkers - Frenzy Berserker Unit
• Hill Goblin BodyGuards - Fighter lvl5 Unit
• Hill Goblin Shamans - Cleric lvl6 Unit
• Hill Goblin Witch - Sorceror lvl6Unit
• Hill Goblin Tribal Leaders- Fighter lvl10 Unit

Cave Orge - These creatures are the "grunts" and "muscle" behind the Hill Goblin mining operations.

• Cave Orges - Basic Unit

Bandits - These are the main source of unrest within , under, and around the city of NewHope. "*Note* This is just intial and will be added to and/or changed a bit. The thought with the bandits is to keep just the basic units in game and have the DM introduce the more "unique" NPC bandits with the exception of a few that would provide quests without the need for a DM.

• Basic Units - Two Fighter, both lvl3( ranged and melee ) - 1 Cleric lvl5 - 1 Rogue lvl5 - 1 Wizard lvl5

P.S. Glad to here you are keeping busy and that Gilar is also doing well. Wish I had more time to hop on more often. :( Have you thought of getting MotB yet? -p

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JohnB 29 Apr 2008 18:27

Unfortunatley MotB had slipped my mind completely. While you wern't around, there didn't seem much point - and since you have been back I have beenunwell or super busy.

Even this weekend, we are away doing another battle re-enactment … then i have the Vydor/Gilar merger to sort out, and there is the web forum to sort .. roll on the summer holidays (there are real advantages to working in a college) so I can get to work on my hobbies ….