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Title: New Version Online V3
Post by: Pankoki on March 02, 2007, 10:55:09 PM

Alright, lets start V3 with a new version online thread! First step in this update is to download an updated control hak, you can snatch it here:
  [SIZE=16]Layov3 Control (http://nwn.layonara.com/downloads/files/layo_controlV3.rar) [/SIZE][SIZE=16](2.28 MBytes, 2007-03-02 23:35:22)[/SIZE]
  Now for the actual stuff:

  We are proud to announce Version 3 of Layonara. This update establishes the base for all future Layonara development in the NWN game. While you wont right away see all the plans that we have for the world, the foundations are there for us to use them to spice Layonara in many different ways. These features will be slowly rolled out during the course of the year as they are polished and refined. So for now most of this first rollout is a lot of visual eye candy. Of course that's never a bad thing :)
  Stay tuned for more developments, it only gets better.

New Features

• Added over 400 new armour appearances spread throughout all armour types and genders. A lot of the previously human-only types now work for all races.
  
• Added over 1400 new placeables.
  
• Added over 450 new creature models.
  
• Many tilesets have been added and/or upgraded. A lot of areas will slowly be upgraded to these new and more dynamic environments with the passing of time.
  
• Added deity themed cloaks - Soon you will be able to purchase them or modify your own to match them.
  
• The foundations for a new loot system are in place. Over 60 different types of loot drops will be available.
  
• Added PvP Widget item, please read the new rules on PvP.
  
• Added a new starting player area where you can learn about the world, its lore and rules. Down the line it will also assist with the character creation process and serve as an OOC gathering area for players.
  
• Added two starting locations, one in the City of Port Hempstead which is the busiest port city on the continent of Mistone. The City of Gold is where those characters seeking adventure for noble causes; fame, glory, or wealth for themselves; or just good work in trade and commerce should begin. While not completely devoid of corruption itself, it offers a neutral ground for those who wish to adventure but have no objectives that are directly harmful to society. The second option is another port city, that of Fort Vehl on the southern end of Mistone. This fortified town is the blackened seed of corruption of the Co'rys Kingdom. Shady deals and back-alley murders are common there, and a set of eyes over one's shoulder is always recommended. However, for those wishing to touch upon the darker aspects of the world, this location presents opportunities to establish sinister or more temporal alliances with people of like minds, and attracts those who are unlikely to be welcomed in more civilized parts of the world. A nearby entrance to The Deep is rumored to exist in the Gloom Woods, north of Fort Vehl.
  
• Added a new nifty Boss XP Reward system.
  
• Added a new day/night spawn system. The world isn't so predictable anymore, be wary!
  
• Added a new customization system that allows us to use all the extra bioware dyes that were introduced in a previous update.
  
• Added many new areas. Re-explore the world.
  
• Added and upgraded many quest areas.
  
• DMs now have more control over encounters in the world for their quests.
  
• Added Michaelis Draego's WLDQ Reward

Updated Features

• Many housing areas were updated that had been waiting for a while.

Tons more to come! Stay tuned!
Credits


 Many people were a part of this monumental effort to bring all this content together and even more of what is coming ahead. Lots of thanks go to them for all their work and their continuous love for this world, without them and without all of you we would not have this great place to enjoy our time.   NWN has been running for quite sometime, yet even after all these years and a second version out there we have a great following in Layonara. To say that we appreciate your presence is an understatement and we hope that you remain with us through all the new experiences we will bring to you during the next few years.
  Thank you very much!
  //Leanthar here: From Pan's post below.

   [SIZE=13]Hey guys since there's been questions asked, yes this release includes all the rebalanced low level encounters and a working loot system, along with all the initial bugs that were found upon release. My apologies for not posting them above as we thought the original release should have gotten those bugs fixed and we felt that now it was as we intended. For the most part. [/SIZE]
  [SIZE=13]So yes, last night's update includes all the bug fixes that had been fixed until today, including the working loot system and the softer spawns for low level players.[/SIZE]

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Witch Hunter on March 02, 2007, 11:22:56 PM

Wait - you updated the 2DA? we need to re download?


and thanks everyone in the dev team! sweeeeeeeet work.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Nyralotep on March 02, 2007, 11:24:34 PM

Wow!  Very Nice!

Title: RE: New Version Online V3
Post by: Pankoki on March 02, 2007, 11:28:49 PM

Yes you need to redownload the link that I posted above.
 

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Jearick Hgar on March 02, 2007, 11:35:36 PM

AHHHH 400 NEW ARMORS!!!! OPRFJSFKLDFHEWIDJAS!!!!

Title: RE: New Version Online V3
Post by: Hellblazer on March 02, 2007, 11:41:12 PM

over 1400 placeables?? wow!

Title: RE: New Version Online V3
Post by: Chazzler on March 03, 2007, 01:19:01 AM

FABULOUS!

Title: RE: New Version Online V3
Post by: vitor on March 03, 2007, 03:41:13 AM

*claps and drools*

Title: RE: New Version Online V3
Post by: Pankoki on March 03, 2007, 06:04:36 AM

Hey guys since there's been questions asked, yes this release includes all the rebalanced low level encounters and a working loot system, along with all the initial bugs that were found upon release. My apologies for not posting them above as we thought the original release should have gotten those bugs fixed and we felt that now it was as we intended. For the most part.
  So yes, last night's update includes all the bug fixes that had been fixed until today, including the working loot system and the softer spawns for low level players.
 
 

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Shadowblade225 on March 03, 2007, 07:12:04 AM

With the excitement of all this I'll ask just to be clear:

So with the "New Features", is the list posted here to come, or have all these features already been incorporated into the current version of the game?

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Shadowblade225 on March 03, 2007, 07:14:50 AM

and ya *points up* my brain is slow going today :P

Title: RE: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on March 03, 2007, 07:42:26 AM

These are features that are in right now, though some are not yet fully implemented.
  The Day/night spawn system, for example, is only used in a few places at the moment, but will eventually have much more widespread use once we see how things work out in a limited test situation.
  The loot system is another example.  We have support for a brand new, more dynamic system...one that will not put healing potions on undead, for example.  This new system will be gradually phased in as we get the various drops set up and balanced and so forth.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: D Blaze on March 03, 2007, 07:44:48 AM

Awww, now we can't laugh at Undead that commit suicide with potions...it was fun while it lasted at least...

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Pankoki on March 04, 2007, 05:21:56 PM

Small update this time around, mostly making things that are necessary to work.New Features

• Deity Cloaks added to temple merchants of their respective deities. They're not just for looks ;).
  
• Added a barn in Port Hempstead Fields and one on the walls outside Fort Vehl. Use them please.

Bug Fixes

• Loot works now, along with all the quest drops and the quests themselves.
  
• Dirty Claw Fang faction fixed.
  
• Transition quirkiness adjusted in Firesteep Summit Cliffs.
  
• Desert Mine now walkable.
  
• Firesteep Hazelnuts now pickable.
  
• Fixed AT in the Wind Caves.
  
• Floating cotton lowered down nearby Vehl.
  
• Freya Quest references to old characters fixed.
  
• Point of Interest in the central server fixed.
  
• Pawnbroker voice set in Fort Wayfare fixed.
  
• Ship Captains fixed to sail to the right destinations and reference to the right places.
  
• Fixed AT in Az'atta's Shelter.
  
• Az'atta's Shelter bind point fixed.
  
• Crest Hill guard name fixed.
  
• Scamp's Mug and One Eyed Harpy Inn keys now removed on exit.
  
• NPCs should all have their normal clothing now.
  
• Starting cities should now have all basic requirements for characters to survive.
  
• Initialization issue with fishing is resolved.
  
• Firesteep Mountain Mine spawns fixed.
  
• Black Dog Moor AT fixed.

Credits




Dorganath and Pankoki fixing all the bugs. Credits to Gulnyr for the cloak artwork.
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Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Tanman on March 04, 2007, 07:41:55 PM

Where is the link to download this update?

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: D Blaze on March 04, 2007, 08:04:11 PM

This recent update does not require a download on the player's part, it is only adjusting the world to fix some issues here and there, followed by a restart of the server, that's all.

Title: RE: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on March 04, 2007, 08:11:47 PM

Not all updates require downloads. This one did not. For those that do, we will announce as much. Otherwise, it's safe to assume there are none.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Pankoki on March 19, 2007, 12:21:54 AM

It's that time again! New forums and new update too. All of my posts above are all buggy due to the old formatting but the feeling is still there :D. Oh new smilies too... Anywho, need to redownload the control hak for this update. Link here: CONTROL HAK (http://www.layonara.com/local_links.php?action=jump&id=9&catid=3).

Enjoy!

New/Updated Features

- Fort Vehl Troop Helm updated.
- 38 New Furniture Deeds.
- Many different Handheld Lanters and Candles added to general merchants and temple stores where appropriate.
- GM XP Wand Update (It works now!)
- Closed a cross-server resting exploit.
- Boss XP variables are preserved through respawn.
- Moved to new loot drop system which defaults to emulate the old system.
- Card Game Fixed.
- WLDQ Reward for Varka
- WLDQ Reward for Jacchri.
- CDQ Reward for Beli

Bug Fixes

- Goblin Overlord of the Red Light Fangs set to respawn.
- Katherian Ship Captains renamed.
- Battlehelm Moors placeables fixed.
- Black Dog Moor 3 spawns fixed.
- Spirit Dunes Mine settings fixed.
- Will-o-Wisps spawns fixed.
- Skullcaps removed from inaccessible location.
- Sewer Rats fixed in next update.
- Whitehorn Forest - Silverdell Grove Map Pins fixed.
- Doors fixed for 193 Hempstead guild.
- Cannons removed from Fort Vehl
- Gloom Woods sound issues addressed.
- Katia Bindstone in Vale fixed.
- Quest in Vale fixed.

Areas

West

- Added Crafting Merchant to Vehl Sundries Shop.
- Instrument Bench added to Vehl Crafting Hall.
- Craft Hall in Fort Vehl now has Map Note.
- Lan's Port Bank transitions and Map Pins fixed.
- Gloom Woods Cave spawns rebalanced.
- Water Tub added to the One Eyed Harpy
- Crafting merchant added to Hempstead's Municipal District.
- Wolfswood Rangers updated.
- Spirit Dunes spawns rebalanced.
- 137 Leringard house fixed.
- Sundials added to Hempstead and Vehl.
- New Krandor Crypts
- Stormcrest Shack added.

Central

- Wandering Dunes area fixed for tileset bugs
- West of Waysend tileset issue fixed, area renamed.
- Western Gate updated.
- Firesteep - Crimson Cathedral fixed.
- Persistent chest in Lor bank fixed.
- New North Point
- New Willow's Weep
- North Fort fixed and reinserted
- Mossy Caves fixed and reinserted

East

- Great Forest area fixed and reinserted.

Credits

Credits this time around go to Dorganath and Pankoki for most of the mule work, Leanthar too. Thanks to Chongo and Talan for some of the new areas and to Weeblie for some of the scripting involved.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on March 19, 2007, 09:52:01 PM

This is back online now.  Sorry for the delay. :)

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Leanthar on March 19, 2007, 09:57:01 PM

Thanks guys! :)

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Hellblazer on March 19, 2007, 10:00:51 PM

do we need to redownload the control hack?

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on March 19, 2007, 10:13:14 PM

If you didn't download it since that was posted, then yes.  Otherwise, no.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Deacon on March 19, 2007, 11:21:48 PM

Cool.  Lot's of good fixes there.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: stragen on March 20, 2007, 06:18:57 PM

Quote from: Dorganath

If you didn't download it since that was posted, then yes.  Otherwise, no.

http://www.layonara.com/local_links.php?catid=3

From the link above the latest control files are dated  03-14-07.  I think there may have been an update since then, and the file dates are not being incremented.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Nibor21 on April 05, 2007, 11:17:22 AM

Okay folks welcome to Version 3-00-4

You will need the latest version of the Control Hak-pack (http://www.layonara.com/local_links.php?action=jump&id=9&catid=3) to play.

Areas - West
- Sooth Moors
- Battlehelm Moors
- Brech Mountains
- Stormcrest Areas
- Gloom Woods
- Gloom Woods Cave
- Deep Gloom Woods
- Hallowlight Forest
- Port Hempstead Crimson Eagle's Memorial
- Port Hempstead Fields
- Dapplegreen Outskirts
- Spirit Dunes - Desert Mind
- Path to the Ire Mountains
- Fort Vehl Outskirts
- Fort Vehl
- Gulf of Bagira
- Hammerbound Peaks
- Haven Mines
- Whitehorn Forest
- Hlint Crypts
- Hlint Undercity
- Moraken's Abode
- Dirty Claw Kobold Camp
- Red Light Caverns
- Silkwood Cave
- Silkwood Forest
- Ire Mountans


Areas - Central
- The Wilds
- The Singing Woods
- Willow's Weep
- Frindahl's Interior
- Frindal's Fortress
- Ruins of Madness
- Corsain - Western Gate

Areas - East
- Cloven Mountains Dwarven City Hall
- Cloven Mountains Dwarven Fallen City
- Sadinia Commons
- Sadinia Docks
- Sadinia Treetops
- Tower of Air
- Tower of Earth
- Tower of Fire
- Tower of Nature
- Tower of Water
- Ulan Forest
- Arnax

Additions
Added Honey Smoked Salmon recipie and items (Pen N Popper)

Bug Fixes
Fixed bugginess in XP Wand (Weeblie)
Adjusted behavior of Time Controlled Encounter System code (Weeblie)
Reviewed and reset respawn timers on all encounters and placed/ CNR creatures in all 3 modules
Updated default respawn timers when none is set
Fixed Dark Silk craftability
Fixed Satyr horn drops
Migrated malars on Central due to over hunting.
Head of the Shadowpaw Commander is now a Gnoll head rather than an Ogre
Journal Update to fix quest errors that crept in due to V2 to V3 change over
Minotaur Shaman spells have been changed
Made hand-axes craftable
Fixed bug causing epic chars with the Soul Mothers Defense feat to trigger the permed cutscene even if they hadn't yet reached 15 Death Tokens
Fixed bug where it was possible to use a shovel while invisible, ethereal or  greater Sanced and the spell effects remained.
Modifyed PvP behaviour so you cannot collect a DT if you are killed by another PCs summons/familar/henchman
Modified Blade Barrier to account for improved evasion

Thanks
Thanks are due (and apologies for any i leave out) to Leanthar, Pan, Dorg, Weeblie & Pen N Popper.

I would like to add my special thanks to all of the above for their patience with me for my first release with special thanks to Dorg who despite he is supposed to have stepped back a little has had to do an enormous amount of work on this

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Leanthar on April 05, 2007, 12:03:38 PM

Good job Nibor, thank you! Congrats on your first release. *smiles*

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on August 19, 2007, 11:46:30 PM

Version 3.01

Yep!  It's finally here! :)

I was a bit rushed, so I haven't yet had time to work up a proper "What's New" post, so this will have to do for now, until I can get it all typed up. For now though, here's the key things:

Central and East are now merged into one server


LOTS of brand new areas to explore

BLUE SKIES!!!

Though several contributed to this update, it absolutely would not have been possible without tons of hard work from Chongo.  This is more his update than mine, to be truthful.

Anyway, enjoy. Like I said, a more complete list will becoming when I can get it compiled.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Filatus on August 19, 2007, 11:49:12 PM

Allow me to be the first to say it.

WOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Mooneyes on August 19, 2007, 11:49:39 PM

Thank you all!!!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Odranoela on August 19, 2007, 11:52:00 PM

Thank you Chongo and Dorg.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: ShiffDrgnhrt on August 20, 2007, 12:05:16 AM

Yay!

New Stuff!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Pseudonym on August 20, 2007, 12:06:23 AM

Thanks guys. It/you is/are much appreciated!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: miltonyorkcastle on August 20, 2007, 12:53:57 AM

nothing new to download? awesome.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: aragwen on August 20, 2007, 05:30:16 AM

Great job Chongo and Dorg.
 
 Love it....all of it...Awesome!!!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Skywatcher on August 20, 2007, 06:02:17 AM

Awesome

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Honora on August 20, 2007, 06:44:49 AM

Chongo, I know I loved all over you this morning but NICE JOB on Prantz!!  It's eerie how much you were inside my head when you did that...folks, enjoy your new capital city of Rael :).

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Shadowblade225 on August 20, 2007, 08:52:35 AM

Hurrah!!!! :)

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Mooneyes on August 20, 2007, 12:38:54 PM

Really Really Really nice!  Thank you.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: AeonBlues on August 20, 2007, 04:49:19 PM

I like the new Rest timer.  I think it will promote better RP.  Besides that we obviously have to conserve spells better.  I think it will also where we actually build a camp fire, and provide more RP time, as oppose to Rest, buff, and go.  Also we will have to find safer places to make rest time, which is also better RP.

As far as the new terrain.  I am speechless.  I had no idea NWN could be so good.

AeonBlues

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: ShiffDrgnhrt on August 20, 2007, 04:52:50 PM

i havent gotten to see much yet....  I hope i get to see some of the really cool new stuff soon

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on August 20, 2007, 11:25:28 PM

Alright all, as promised, here's the change list for v3.01.  As I said before This is mostly Chongo's update, as he rebuilt most of the areas below, and shaped the combined Central/East module into one cohesive unit. Thanks also go to Talan Va'lash, Tobias and Shadowblade for their contributions.

On with the list!

Area Rebuilds:
- Dalanthar Rebuilt to Theme
- Prantz Rebuilt to Theme
- Arnax Rebuilt to Theme
- Miritrix Rebuilt to Theme
- Fort Gorge Rebuilt to Theme
- Highpass Fort Rebuilt to Theme
- Mithril Anvil Rebuilt to Theme
- Goran Temple Rebuilt to Theme
- Hurm Outskirts Region Rebuilt to Theme
- The Great Rift Region Rebuilt to Theme
- Stone Rebuilt to Theme
- Ore Hills Rebuilt to Theme
- Bloody Gate Rebuilt to Theme


Area Additions:
- Quest Area - Fort Added
- Runic Anvil Areas Added
- Great Ruins Region Added
- Damp Woods Added
- River Vespar Added
- Forgotten Path Areas Added
- Arnax Outskirts Added
- Fort Thunder Added
- Nightfall Woods Areas Added
- Shinee River Added
- Wyrms Bay Added
- Thunder Valley Region Added
- Misted Village Areas Added
- Veiled Wood Areas Added
- Thunder Valley Crossroads Areas Added
- Warrior Lake Areas Added
- Thunder Peaks Region Added
- Frigid Ruins Areas Added
- Icehowl Caverns Areas Added
- Storm Tower Areas Added
- Lost Tunnels Areas Added
- Warrior's Ridge Areas Added
- Chasm Areas Added
- Veil Lakes Areas Added
- Mount Norand Summit Added
- Stort Area Added
- Nith Area Added
- Temple of Shadow Areas Added
- Citadel of Toran Added
- Bloody Gate Stronghold
- Stone Tankard Inn Added
- Rebuilt tower in Spellgard

Existing Area Alterations/ Bugfixes:
- Emerald Skull
- Lost Hills Wind Caves
- Firesteep Region
- Splintered Mountains
- Great Forest Altered
- Landaise Plains
- Lake Malice
- Roughlands
- Cloven Mountains
- Sharawood
- Wildlands - Xora's Outskirts
- East Gate Prantz Merchant District
- High Lake
- Scarab Dungeon
- Orsgaunts
- Huangjin
- Kuhl Forest
- Lor
- The Deep Region
- Shadison Viper
- Stormcrest Crossroads
- Stormcrest Shack
- Spirit Dunes
- Audira
- Blackford Castle
- Freelancers Tavern renamed to The Weary Traveller
- Card Emporium on West moved to Leringard
- Most warning signs at the borders of Milara's domain removed
- Fort Llast and related areas

Creature Changes/ Additions:
- Over 100 new creatures
- Numerous encounter spawns in existing areas updated to current themes
- Rebalanced spawns in particular 'class soft' regions
- Challenge Rating on particular Creatures Rebalanced

Travel Changes:
- Stormcrest/ Dalanthar Portal Introduced
- Port of Stort Shipping Introduced with Travel to Belinara and Dregar Regions
- Northern Dregar Layout Altered
- Southern Belinara Layout Altered

General Changes/ Additions:
- Rebalanced/ Bugfixed Loot Drops
- 100's of New Items
- Magic Level has been Slightly Altered towards V3 Vision
- Numerous CNR Item Alterations
- Skyboxes Re-entered
- Weather Patterns Shifted in Theme
- "Cold" areas refactored to reflect post-Dark Ages climates and V3 area changes/additions
- Tweaks to Town Criers (more on this at a later date)
- Added Honey Smoked Salmon as a craftable recipe
- Tweaked perma-death detection code to hopefully address some of the weirdness with permed characters.
- Updated greetings spoken by hostesses in taverns and inns.
- Tweaked paladin warhorse code to hopefully address some of the strangeness there with logins/logouts
- Tweaked the login code to hopefully not deduct XP when being re-killed at login due to logging out or crashing while dead
- Fixed portrait and conversation for Hilm Castle pawn shop
- Tweaked/fixed a few exploitable things (nope, not saying which)
- Temple of Aeridin in Silkwood shouldn't donate to Shadon anymore
- Added extra ship routes to Ft. Vehl to bypass places that some characters are not welcome (i.e. Port Hempstead)
- Fixed Legodia's conversation to refer to Silkwood
- Moved Ortheus to the Citadel of Toran
- Dynamic (level-based) rest timer system added
- Fixed label on Arnax ship captain
- Tweaked spells on Moss Covered Mummies to not heal themselves...and thereby kill themselves
- Realigned Aeridin's summons due to recent changes
- Sound issue in Gloom Woods seems to be fixed now (but it was random before so who knows)
- Added some clergy for Kithairien somewhere on Mistone
- Tweaked craftable horns and their summons
- Tweaked location of Malars as they were placed too easily last time
- Added WLDQ reward for Honora
- Renamed Mount Thulbane to Mount Thil due to map changes
- Tweaked Censer detection to give default summons for someone who has no valid deity set.

And...there's probably a few other surprises not mentioned, but hey...that's enough, right?

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Tanman on August 20, 2007, 11:37:46 PM

Totally digging this update guys. There are some  areas in this one that I am looking forward in seeing. Impressive stuff.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Skywatcher on August 21, 2007, 03:49:08 AM

Way to go

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Odranoela on August 21, 2007, 10:37:45 AM

Great update. I love everything about it.
Thanks for doing this for us L, Chongo, Dorg and the whole team.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Leanthar on August 21, 2007, 11:03:56 AM

All Chongo and Dorg, nothing from me. Chongo spent 100's of hours and I bet it was close to 1000 hours *willing to bet on that even*. They did the work that the community is now benifiting from. Good job to them!!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Harlas Ravelkione on August 21, 2007, 11:20:48 AM

Yeah, now I only need to find a solid amount of time to play. Thank you Chongo for your creativity, dedication to the world and the community. And thank you Dorganath for taking the time from another project to get this into the game.

I am looking forward to many many more adventures and hours of exploration and battle :D

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Acacea on August 21, 2007, 11:41:59 AM

Quote from: Dorganath

- Updated greetings spoken by hostesses in taverns and inns.

Yes, yes, yes! O metagamers, we spoke that one day there would be a reckoning!!

Best change ever, and clearly the true purpose of the update! All that other stuff is good too, though. :P

*Snickers and ducks before getting hit*

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Odranoela on August 22, 2007, 03:01:53 AM

Quote from: Acacea

Yes, yes, yes! O metagamers, we spoke that one day there would be a reckoning!!

Best change ever, and clearly the true purpose of the update! All that other stuff is good too, though. :P

*Snickers and ducks before getting hit*

Haha.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: ShiffDrgnhrt on August 24, 2007, 03:41:51 PM

*Throws an apple at Acacea*

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Mooneyes on August 24, 2007, 04:20:13 PM

It was worth waiting for!  You did great Chongo. And the wee little helper elves too.  I hope Pea gets to see everything one day before you guys bring out the New Layo.  Thanks once again to all involved.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Rowana on August 25, 2007, 10:15:38 PM

Quote from: Acacea

Yes, yes, yes! O metagamers, we spoke that one day there would be a reckoning!!

Best change ever, and clearly the true purpose of the update! All that other stuff is good too, though. :P

*Snickers and ducks before getting hit*

I'd like to have what she's having!
Also Yay!!!
~row

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on August 29, 2007, 01:09:57 AM

Version 3.01.1

Thanks again go to Chongo for his work on re-balancing areas and creatures.  Also to Weeblie for the XP wand update.

Area Additions:
- Sadinia - Unicorn Inn remade and linked

Existing Area Alterations/ Bugfixes:
- Description added to Spellgard School of Magic
- Various tweaks and adjustments to Voltrex areas
- Various tweaks and adjustments to Thunder Peaks areas
- Adjusted The Weary Traveller lower level for tileset bugs
- Fixed Citadel of Toran weather
- Fixed donation center in Citadel of Toran
- Added ship routes between Huangjin and Creedo on Tilmar
- Added bank to Huangjin
- Moved Paper Boy to Stormcrest Crossroads
- Fixed Skullcrusher Cave exit transition
- Fixed transition into Bydell Castle
- Added House of Hope map point to Prantz
- Replaced cotton in Dalanthar with non-farming version
- Fixed portal from Dalanthar to Stormcrest
- Fixed transition in Smuggler's Hideout
- Adjusted sound in Deep Gloom Woods
- Stormcrest lantern should light now
- Portal in Spellgard should take gold now
- Fixed Prantz courthouse transition
- Fixed ship route between Stort and Corsain
- Moved Raven Trading Company to Stort

Creature Fixes / Additions:
- Various creatures re-balanced
- Paper Boy should be properly persistent now
- Spinning Queen Spiders drop their silk properly now

Other Fixes:
- Ox merchant should function properly again
- Bronze darts to do extra bludgeoning damage
- Removed debugging messages from the Weird spell
- Fixed portaling to Arnax via Housing and other portals. Also changed destination names to reflect cities, not servers.
- Added missing bindstone for Kithairien on West

Other Additions / Changes:
- Readjustment of high and unique loot drop lists
- Rebalanced some new items in the unique drop list to better fit
- Refactoring of gold drop rates to be more in line with how they should have been.
- Adjustments to the dynamic rest timers (details will be on LORE shortly)
- New rumor system through the Town Criers for Bards
- Fixed an exploit involving Unit Flags
- Adjustments/fixes to a couple CNR recipes

Once again, enjoy! :)

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: ShiffDrgnhrt on August 29, 2007, 01:14:46 AM

Quote

Fixed an exploit involving Unit Flags

What exploit?

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on August 29, 2007, 01:21:47 AM

Quote from: ShiffDrgnhrt

What exploit?

I'm not going to comment on the nature of exploits.  If someone was doing it, they'll figure it out. If not, then there's no worries.  

Trust me...there was an exploit. :)

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: ShiffDrgnhrt on August 29, 2007, 01:22:24 AM

Did it have to do with the no magic areas?  o.O

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on August 29, 2007, 01:27:35 AM

Quote from: Dorganath

I'm not going to comment on the nature of exploits.

*points up*

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Skywatcher on August 29, 2007, 02:43:43 AM

I love the new rest timer.  Once again you guys have exceeded my greatest expectations.  The fact the the timer is now remembered across servers and when you crash or relog.  This is better than it ever was.  Thanks so much for being so good at what you do.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on February 27, 2008, 11:11:18 PM

Version 3.01.2 is now online!

 

 Area Changes/Updates
 Updated Thunder Peaks: Chasm areas
 Updated Thunder Peaks: Halls of Ore
 Updated Thunder Peaks: Vale Tomb
 Updated Corsain: Western Gate
 Added Le'tennodin Catacomb access
Added Gllittering Isle areas
 Added Erilyn areas/fixes
 Added Rofirein Citadel in Western Gate
 Incorporated magic areas into Thunder Peaks for more variable high-level parties
 Numerous plot-related encounter/creature placement changes *
 Fixed Card Game spectator cage
 Added jukebox to The Scamp's Mug
 Added shipping route to/from Erilyn Fort of Kings
 Added fresh water source in the Stormcrest Crossroads
 Fixed Path of Elemental Balance: Earth transition
 Fixed tileset blocking problems in the Weary Traveler basement
 Fixed Falls Forest spawn point
 Fixed Whitehorn Forest: Treant Grove transition facing
 Fixed/tweaked several skyboxes
 Fixed spawn quantities in the Temple of Light and Shadow areas
 Fixed house and door labels in Fort Wayfare
 Fixed house and door labels in Leringard
 Placed real estate/furniture merchant in Prantz merchant hall
 Added reduced merchant hall back to Vale
 Various minor area tweaks
 Fixed Ozlo's Tower lock bug
 Fixed portal label in Huangjin
 Removed Minaret of Symphony areas
 Fixed issue with the display of Greater Sanctuary scroll recipe
 Removed old entrance to Beryl's temple at Sun's Castle
 Updated creature distribution slightly in the Path to the Ire Mountains
 Fixed bindstone in the Katherian Temple of Xeen
 Tweaked tower exit location in the Moraken's Abode area
 Replaced Voltrex Yew tree with suitable guardianship
 Removed legacy message trigger from Alibor – Marshy Lands
 Fixed Soul Strand loss risk in Ft. Vehl Arena
 Fixed “good samaritan” exploit in Ft. Vehl Arena
 Relinked the lair of the Deepening Dark
 Updates to Hlint areas
Added commemorative statue to Bloody Gate Stronghold
 Added guild hall to Fort Vehl **
 

 Item and Creature Updates
 Updated various creatures for various reasons
 Updated Unique drop list for item changes and removals
 Fixed problem with Helm of the Warlord not applying effects to the party
 Warnings/notices added to treasure chest creator scrolls
 Numerous plot-related creatures and NPCs
 

 Cool new stuff
 New option for using language ears (http://lore.layonara.com/Language%20Ears)
 Three new Wizard/Sorcerer spells due to WLDQ outcomes

• Brac'ar's     Fascinating Missile Storm (http://lore.layonara.com/Brac%27ar%27s%20Fascinating%20Elemental%20Storm) (Wizard / Sorcerer 8 )
  
  
• Alantha's     Oscillating Orb (http://lore.layonara.com/Alantha%27s%20Oscillating%20Orb)  (Wizard / Sorcerer 7)
  
• Alantha's     Lightning Storm (http://lore.layonara.com/Alantha%27s%20Lightning%20Storm) (Wizard / Sorcerer 9)

(See LORE shortly for more details on these, and yes, you will be able to scribe them)
 WL reward for Acacea Thistletounge
 WL reward for Alantha T'sarran
 WL reward for Angela Swann
 WL reward for Brac'ar Fireface (remainder)
 WL reward for Connor Garvill
 WL reward for Katrien Hommel
 WL reward fix for Lalaith Va'lash (remainder)

 New spells available to Rangers:

• Level     1: True Strike
  
• Level     2: Bull's Strength, Woodland Sheath (http://lore.layonara.com/Woodland%20Sheath) (similar to Barkskin, click link for details)
  
• Level     3: Spike Growth
  
• Level     4: Stoneskin

 Other fixes/changes
 Bridge tile water level fix in DC Forest tileset
 Hidden Cave tile water level fix in DC Forest tileset
 Minor Tweak to Divine Relation targeting
 Fixed issue causing Daylight Adaptation to be unselectable by those who need it
 Changed a couple references to “Drow” and “Underdark” in feats to “Dark elf” and “Deep”
 

 Credits to those who contributed to this update (in no particular order): Chongo, Eorendil, Darkstorme, Weeblie, Script Wrecked and Gulnyr. Thank you all very much!

LORE has been updated to reflect the new spells and language ear system.

Those who have completed their WLDQs and have items yet coming to them will need to speak with their GM to be handed the items and told what, if anything, goes with them.  Those with rewards involving special abilities should see those abilities automatically applied.  If you don't know, ask your GM...or me.

 

The Fine Print (tm)

 * Yes, this means that some places may be significantly more dangerous than before due to things happening with the main campaign plot.  You will have to purposefully travel to these places in particular, but players should expect variability at all times. Proceed with caution and don't assume everything will be exactly as it “usually” is.

  ** This guild hall appears as any other player housing, however it has been placed specifically for the guild to which it belongs.  If you are not the authorized leader of the guild, do not attempt to purchase this house.  If you do so, you may end up forfeiting the gold you spend on the purchase. No, I'm not kidding.



Right then, go forth and enjoy!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Pseudonym on February 27, 2008, 11:24:44 PM

Thank you.

*wishes Dorg a deserved and restful night's sleep!*

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: s0ulz on February 28, 2008, 04:02:24 AM

I might have missed this with my sleepy eyes right now, but wasn't there talk about forced oxing of some items to reduce their power? When and how will this happen?

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Desicardo on February 28, 2008, 04:07:25 AM

Wooohooo! Rangers are back in the mix!!
Thanks guys!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Hellblazer on February 28, 2008, 08:42:28 AM

*sniff* One of my favorite area is gone.. (the miranet) all the rest looks cool though. Thanks for the hard work.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on February 28, 2008, 08:46:32 AM

Quote from: s0ulz

I might have missed this with my sleepy eyes right now, but wasn't there talk about forced oxing of some items to reduce their power? When and how will this happen?

Chongo has the list of these, which I'm sure he'll be posting shortly.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Hellblazer on February 28, 2008, 09:08:13 AM

Hmm I noticed something about new features for the language ears. Could we have a little bit of info on that?

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on February 28, 2008, 09:12:35 AM

When it's up on LORE we'll point it out.  Short version though is there's now a voice command to activate a specific ear rather than having to "use" an item, which breaks the continuity of things like sitting and such.

Full details coming, I promise.

And as with all voice commands, they're there for convenience but also to aid immersion, so please don't send them "in the clear".  It always makes me cringe when I see someone type just before logging....but that's just me.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Hellblazer on February 28, 2008, 09:29:45 AM

Thanks dorg

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on February 28, 2008, 02:09:50 PM

The LORE team has updated the page on languages to include use of the new system. You may find the information here:

LORE: Language Ears (http://lore.layonara.com/Language%20Ears)

Also updated my post to include direct links for the new pages that have been created in LORE. I will update more as they become completed.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Script Wrecked on February 29, 2008, 10:36:05 AM

Quote from: Dorganath

And as with all voice commands, they're there for convenience but also to aid immersion, so please don't send them "in the clear".  It always makes me cringe when I see someone type just before logging....but that's just me.

FYI, to send voice commands not-in-the clear, as in the example above, use:

Code: [Select]

/o c save

Unfortunately, when you start out, you end up copying the people who do send them in the clear, 'cause you can't see the ones who aren't. :)

Regards,

Script Wrecked.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Falonthas on February 29, 2008, 07:50:02 PM

does this mean it doesnt default if you only used your racial tongue any longer?

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Acacea on March 01, 2008, 01:46:10 PM

It's just like a shortcut activation that doesn't require you to 'use' the ears all the time, which is pretty convenient if you switch often. If you "/o L say something" without activating it will still translate into whatever your default is, if that was the question.

Happy update! :)

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on March 01, 2008, 05:07:28 PM

Acacea's correct.  It doesn't change the behavior of "default" racial languages. It only gives another way to activate a particular language.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on March 04, 2008, 11:58:54 PM

Version 3.01.3 is now online!
 
 This is just a handful of bug fixes and tweaks, so nothing to terribly be excited about.  In any case, here goes

• Various area fixes on Central
• Removal of erroneous item from drop list
• A few creature revisions
• Scripting fixes/tweaks related to WL rewards
• Removal of an exploitable "feature" of a special attack on some summons

That's it!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: lonnarin on March 05, 2008, 08:17:03 AM

Man, you're an update coding machine!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: ycleption on March 05, 2008, 10:57:11 AM

Quote from: Dorganath

A few creature revisions

Aww.... please say you didn't remove the  undead fairy wings (http://forums.layonara.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=119772)?
I didn't get a chance to take a screenshot in the daytime to show the colors....
*pouts*

*recognizes the irony in asking not to fix something and ducks out of the way from any forthcoming coder's wrath*

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Falonthas on March 05, 2008, 11:22:58 AM

im starting to think dorg sees everything as the matrix code
just the little lines and symbols rolling back and forth

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on March 05, 2008, 11:30:26 AM

There is no spoon.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Falonthas on March 05, 2008, 11:34:54 AM

aacckk!! i knew it

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on March 11, 2008, 11:09:48 PM

Version 3.01.4 is now online!
 
 This one was pretty much all Chongo, so praise should go to him.  This is also mostly just area fixes, so there's little of any interest.

• The Deep fixes that got lost somehow
• Removal of some bugged placeables from some locations
• Fixed some transitions/directional waypoints
• Fixes to drop lists, including adjustment of items and replacement of items with bugged properties. Also removed/adjusted a few items for lore reasons
• Altered some areas/regions to have stopping points for resting and RP reasons.
• Lyn 151 remodel in place
• Fixed Rakshasa spawns
• Fixed Spinning Queen Spider drops

Enjoy!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Krell Himmler on March 12, 2008, 02:13:07 AM

*dances comically around his hat singing the mexican song...* Uhmm...did I say hat I meant hood :D

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Hellblazer on March 13, 2008, 02:42:59 AM

oh eh just out of the blue, we didn't have to download anything for the last two updates right?

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on March 13, 2008, 08:57:56 AM

Nope.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on June 06, 2008, 02:52:30 AM

Version 3.01.5 is now online!
 
Once again, this one was pretty much all Chongo, so praise should go to him.  Other contributors are Script Wrecked, Weeblie and muaddib.

For this update you will need to download a new Control HAK (http://nwn.layonara.com/downloads/files/layo_controlV3r4.rar) and a new TLK file (http://nwn.layonara.com/downloads/files/layonara_v21.rar).  You can get both from the Downloads (http://forums.layonara.com/local_links.php?catid=3) page.

Anyway, on to the good stuff!

• Firesteep updated
• Emerald Skull updated
• Great Ruins updated
• Thunder Peaks updated per quest outcomes
• Remodeled and/or moved housing for:
• Acacea
• Abiorn
• Storold
• Alleina
• Angel's guild hall

• Moved Orc Bashers store sign to proper door
• Improperly active safe placeable in Orc Basher store is now static
• Added bench to Folian's Forest
• Added more corn on West somewhere
• Added patch of flowers in the Golden Forest per quest events
• Dynamic half-giant skin/appearance should now be the default
• Adjusted benches in Fort Vehl so they're usable now
• New creature added for campaign plot
• Cobblestone walkmesh fix
• Paperboy faction set to avoid future wildlife attacks
• Nikki of Krandor's faction set to avoid attacks by spawned shades
• Grapes in Prantz Merchant's Square are now accessible
• Tweaked location of Adamantium deposits for usability
• Krandor grave should properly spawn quest items
• Dagrin the hostess is no longer confused
• Runic Anvil Dorand fundraiser no longer skims funds for Vorax
• Hunger system tweaks *
• Poison system tweaks  **

As always, thanks to all who contributed in one way or the other.  Go forth and enjoy!

The Fine Print (tm)
* The hunger/thirst system has been tweaked a bit.  The rates at which hunger and thirst progress are slightly slower now, and all food/drink items have just a little more impact than they did before.  The changes will likely be subtle, but should add up and be less burdensome overall.

** Poison durations have been increased from 3 rounds to 6 rounds across the board.  We're going to try this a bit and see how it works out.  I've considered all the arguments for and against, and while there are concerns on balance, poisons should be usable.  This isn't the minute that was suggested, but it may still be enough to get in that all-important strike before it expires.  This is a server-side adjustment which can and will be pulled at any time if it is abused in a mechanical or RP sense.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Chongo on June 06, 2008, 01:21:03 PM

3.01.5 Addendum
 
 First, some general notes:
 
 - Everyone with a Dusty Old Tome needs to throw it in the trash, right now. Your keys too folks. There's only a handful of you, I'll be checking.
 - 'Upper' Firesteep CR is reflective of the King of Dragons residing there. The warnings are sufficient, pay attention to PC messages from the server.
 - People should read the Tale of the Broken Arc in the rumours forum for more information on all the Thunder Peak changes. A second half is coming to this, and it'll help in understanding why things are so different.
 
 
 In addition to the updates listed below, there's a new system in game that will be slowly integrated over time. The first major area to incorporate this is in game right now, the second will go live in a couple weeks. Following that we'll be integrating exisiting areas as well as adding new ones. Thanks go out to Weeblie for developing the very adaptable script that I've been using for this.
 
 So here's what this means for you.
 
 Lore and Relic Based Adventure System
 
 One of the constant points of contention amongst the community here is that all things, over time, become mindless killing loops. It's the nature of a PW, and as much as we strive to put in new content all the time, all things are born to become stagnant. And a lot of areas really aren't meant for the mentality that comes with this. You grow too accustomed to heading to that plot area, and it no longer feels like it carries any plot or meaning at all. It's the same thing every time, and ultimately it becomes depleted in a sense as it's simply getting too much traffic. And this is tragic as some of these regions, however big or small they may be, are not meant for this.
 
 This new system is basically set to curb this, and offer a new medium for adventures that should begin with an excited roleplay-centric mindset.
 
 Integrated into the droplist are relics, tidbits of lore, and other items. Right now it's pretty limited but it will go live on a grander scale in a few weeks. These items do different things. Some hold nothing more then information, lore, keys to figuring out puzzles. Others are actually relics that permit entry into a region.
 
 How does that work? Well, here's an example thanks to Weeblie's script. You find a runestone that seems to have markings indicative of a certain region you know of up on the top of a fiery volcano. You think little of it at the time, pocket the runestone, and go on your merry way. Later in life you find a book, which details the existance of an ancient dwarven clanhome rumored to have been lost behind the 'twin fires' of that same region you know of on top of the fiery volcano. You decide to head up there and you see two lavafalls spiralling into a pit below. On approaching the falls, the runestone glows, and suddenly the earth begins to quake around you as the lavafalls separate to reveal a door. You then enter the ancient dwarven clanhome and the falls close behind you after a few moments, your runestone fades and disappears.
 
 So, there are a few key points to this. One, it's rare to enter these areas. Two, it hopefully requires some brainpower as well as lore-based roleplay to think of these things. Three, the spirit of the region is maintained as it's always a rarity to look forward to. Four, it hopefully breaks down some of the 'adventuring company' barriers. The person who finds such a relic is now the organizer, and it is based on this alone.
 
 What you'll also notice is the general dynamic of these regions gets away from the PW mindset. It's rare, so the reward can be balanced in a different fashion. You'll find treasure. You'll run into puzzles. The feel is a bit more like a storyline. You may even have to separate it into two sessions.
 
 Now, on the subject of puzzles, I expect people to maintain the excitement levels of such things by not spraying the secret password to such and such once they find it out. These things are bound to happen, but if you want to do your part in helping this server maintain atmosphere, then you'll keep your mouth shut, and at the very least, keep such transfer of information to moments of excellent roleplay opportunity. If I see someone do this "//hey - don't forget to avoid the pressure plate labelled X dude, you only press on Y. Have fun!".... you are so dead. L or Dorg may fire me, but I will seriously consider putting you in a locked room with 100 invulnerable rust monsters. Be cool and use some wit in how you choose to, or refrain from, delivering information. It's pretty easy to do.
 
 Again, we're in a bit of a trial phase with this. In time it'll be integrated into the world more. In a couple weeks a gigantic new region under this system will open up which has layered levels so that it's more accessible for varying levels. Following that it'll just start cropping up here and there.
 
 We hope you like it. And with hope, you won't even notice it for a long time... until one day you find that strange ancient tome on a body somewhere and begin to read...

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: ShiffDrgnhrt on June 06, 2008, 01:32:29 PM

This sounds REALLY cool.  I just hope I'm lucky enough to be able to find some of the tidbits hidden around the world now, so I can help people find this cool new areas

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Chazzler on June 07, 2008, 08:25:40 AM

But do keep yourself away from the X-labeled pressure plate! ;)

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: merlin34baseball on June 08, 2008, 03:07:33 AM

wait... maybe that was a trick... maybe your supposed to keep away from the Y labeled pressure plate.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Nehetsrev on June 08, 2008, 09:18:25 AM

Or, maybe you need to figure out which plate is the X labeled one, and which is the tilted plus-sign labeled one and that'll be all the difference in the world.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Makashi on June 08, 2008, 12:26:24 PM

Had my first trip up into the peaks and I was suprised at the changes in place, but had a good trip there, despite the ending at the crossroads + being chased from the tower. :)

Thanks to everyone involved.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Stephen_Zuckerman on June 08, 2008, 01:27:18 PM

You know, this is one of the coolest things I've ever heard of for NWN.

But do you know what makes it all the better?

Five words:

I have a new router.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Jilseponie Wyndon on June 10, 2008, 01:32:24 AM

*Looking for an update on the farming, if possible?*

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Stephen_Zuckerman on June 10, 2008, 02:29:16 AM

Quote from: Jilseponie Wyndon

*Looking for an update on the farming, if possible?*

Well, you see, there's still a place I'm familiar with that you can go, and the skeletons just keep coming and don't stop, no matter how many times you smash 'em, no matter how much XP you get from 'em...

Oh, wait, you meant, like, planting things?

I'd love to see that, myself.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Jilseponie Wyndon on June 10, 2008, 10:05:04 AM

Yes, the planting of crops, the raising of farm animals and such ...

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Pibemanden on June 10, 2008, 10:10:35 AM

I might be wrong here but I am fairly certain that this system was dropped due to too much coding needed and the shift of development hours from some of the builders to the new MMO instead of the nwn version of Layo

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: miltonyorkcastle on June 10, 2008, 10:54:57 AM

Pibe is correct.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on June 13, 2008, 03:54:18 PM

Not so much "dropped" and "indefinitely suspended" due to manpower issues.  Unfortunately I cannot say whether it will ever see the light of day, because I simply don't know.  Everything is still "in-place" for it, however.

Sadly, this was one of those great ideas that fell victim to circumstances.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on September 07, 2008, 09:30:56 PM

Update 3.02 is now online!!!

 

 Update for Bioware patch 1.69 compatibility!!!
 Yes, you may run the 1.69 updater now.
 

 Area Changes/Updates
 Restored missing boat route from Fort Vehl to Port Hempstead
 Added boat route between Fort Vehl and Leringard

• NOTE:     This was due to a PC-driven initiative (you know who you are)
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Added Tower Academy guild hall *
 Fixed Katia temple description in Vale
 Fixed Bindstones in Arnax temples
 Added descriptions in Arnax temples
 Updated Crimson Eagles Memorial description to fit lore
 Tweaked location of deer in Dapplegreen Outskirts
 Renamed Hall of the Weave to Hall of the Al'Noth
 Tweaked spawn point location in Cavern of Ice
 Added Temple of Grannoch to West
 Added dark silk CNR (along with an appropriate location) to West
 Added 6 new quest areas for evaluation by the GM Team
 Added ingot recycler in North Point craft hall
 Remodel for 146 Krandor
 Fix problems with 250 Stort
 Rename of Angels Guild Hall
 

 General and System Updates
 Significant reorganization of loot drop lists

• Most     finished, craftable items removed from “high” and “unique”     drop lists
  
• Added     more raw and intermediate CNR to all drop lists
  
• Some     items bumped up to higher drop lists to make them less common.

Fixed a few typos
 Fixed misnamings in some static quests (left-overs from v2)
 Added Square Wooden Table Deed to furniture merchants
 Added Censer of Arcane Devotion to Nature's Temple Store vendors
 Replace existing horses with new Bioware horses (see more details below)
 Rename a few creatures to resolve lore conflicts
 Improved house owner detection code
 Closed a possible house key exploit
 Various scripting fixes/merges for 1.69 compatibility and bug fixing
 Update scripting to use Bioware's SetDescription() function **
 Update GM color-changing commands to use Bioware's SetColor() function ***
 

 Other cool new stuff
 Dynamic cloaks can now be fully customized (i.e. any cloak, any appearance, visible or invisible)
 Availability for horses/ponies expanded to five colors for both types:

• Black
  
• Brown
  
• Grey
  
• Spotted
  
• White

Horse owners may exchange an existing horse for another color ****
 Paladin warhorses actually look like warhorses now
 

 Credits to those who contributed to this update (in no particular order): Weeblie, Script Wrecked, Thak and mixafix.
 

 The Fine Print (TM)
 * This guild hall is intended for purchase only by the party who put forth the effort to have it included.  If anyone else purchases it, their money will be forfeit.
 ** This should eliminate the problems of length on customized item/object descriptions and the crashing associated with same.  It has not been fully tested, however, and exceptions may exist.
 *** These GM-only commands stopped working when Bioware expanded their color palette.  This restores their function so hair, skin and tattoo color can be changed in-game once more.
 **** Non-refundable restocking fee applies


I've probably left something out, but those are the big things.  Enjoy!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Link092 on September 07, 2008, 09:48:38 PM

I love you guys. :o :p

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Hellblazer on September 07, 2008, 10:11:42 PM

So question, for the horses, how do we proceed to get one exchange?

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Hellblazer on September 07, 2008, 10:17:39 PM

and apparently there is some new emotes too.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on September 07, 2008, 10:35:17 PM

Quote from: Hellblazer

So question, for the horses, how do we proceed to get one exchange?

Well...where do you go for horses in general? :)

Quote from: Hellblazer

and apparently there is some new emotes too.

Not that I made, but if some work now/again, then great!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Hellblazer on September 07, 2008, 10:41:49 PM

the folds arms seems to be able to work again, but it doesn't do what it used too.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: ShiffDrgnhrt on September 07, 2008, 10:42:41 PM

cloak Customization....  COOOOOL!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: ShiffDrgnhrt on September 07, 2008, 11:13:10 PM

Say...  did something change with weights?  Me and someone else noticed Shields weighing more

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: ycleption on September 07, 2008, 11:14:35 PM

Quote from: Dorganath

 Significant reorganization of loot drop lists

• Most     finished, craftable items removed from “high” and “unique”     drop lists
  
• Added     more raw and intermediate CNR to all drop lists
  

Thank you!
This is something many of us have been in favor of for a long time, and I want to thank the team for taking the time to consider and implement it.

*grumbles about finding the time to log on and enjoy it*

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: miltonyorkcastle on September 07, 2008, 11:36:33 PM

"Fold Arms" and "cross arms" do a handshake instead. Not sure how that translates, but okay.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Chongo on September 07, 2008, 11:50:40 PM

Quote from: ShiffDrgnhrt

Say... did something change with weights? Me and someone else noticed Shields weighing more

 
 The answer is here. (http://nwn.bioware.com/forums/viewpost.html?topic=643306&post=5945129&forum=42)

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Stephen_Zuckerman on September 07, 2008, 11:53:21 PM

Idea: Start distributing the hak, etc. files as Torrents as well as the normal download. :)

Horses: YES. No more doomedy horses that hang me up for a minute and a half.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Script Wrecked on September 08, 2008, 12:00:00 AM

*deleted, pipped to the post by Chongo*

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on September 09, 2008, 11:47:35 PM

Update 3.02.1 is now online!!!
 
 Bug fix edition

You will need to download one updated HAK file to keep everything current and up-to-date:

layo_controlV3r6.rar (http://forums.layonara.com/local_links.php?action=jump&id=72&catid=3) (2.9MB)
 
 Fixes and updates
- Restored correct and non-invisible appearances for a variety of placed creatures on both servers
- Made an allowance for the incorrectly-tagged bank chests in Huangjin
- Fixed black cat wildshape appearance
- Fixed double-dismount glitch when using the horse saddle
- Fixed footstep sound issue after riding a horse and dismounting
- Fixed visuals for See Invisibility, True Seeing and Ultravision
- Fixed feat conflict that caused new characters to get booted
- Fixed problem where custom/subrace skin could not be applied

Thanks to all who helped find and squish these bugs, especially Weeblie and Script Wrecked.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Leanthar on September 10, 2008, 07:12:58 AM

Good job folks. Thank you very much!

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on September 14, 2008, 10:27:22 PM

Update 3.02.2 is now online!!!
 
 Bug fix edition

No HAK updates required!

Fixes and updates
- Fixed pony appearances in Orcs Watch
- Fixed various creature appearances on both servers, including creatures with invisible appearances
- Fixed creatures with horses, ghouls, liches and other odd things poised above their heads back to the proper appearance on both servers
- Fixed reordered music in many areas on both servers
- Added a check to hopefully eliminate creatures dropping horse property skins
- Added code to (hopefully) reset erroneous footstep sounds for those currently experiencing problems with these *
- Adjusted horse dismount code to (hopefully) eliminate the footstep and collision circle issues from happening at all *

Other
House remodel and move for 151

* Special note on horse system fixes: By all estimation, these things people are seeing are due to lag in a PW environment during the dismount process. By all accounts, the things that people are seeing should not happen at all, as Bioware's code accounts for these things already.  All I have done is to reorder things a bit and also add in some "clean-up" code.  If footsteps and collision circle issues persist, the first course of action is to re-log.  You may need to do this twice, but they should clear up when re-logging. This procedure worked in testing, but I can't catch all of these sorts of occurrances on my test system because of the added dynamics of a live server.

Title: Re: New Version Online V3
Post by: Dorganath on October 22, 2008, 10:40:35 PM

Update 3.02.3 is now online!!!
 
 The bulk of the effort and time for this one goes to Chongo, with a nice assist from Script Wrecked.

Area additions and updates
As given here:  http://forums.layonara.com/general-discussion/203022-small-version-request.html
 - Great Spikes integrated
- "Relic entry" areas opened
- Numerous creatures rebalanced
- Miscellaneous area bug fixes
- Added monument to Haven City
- Tomb of the Lost Hero updated

Other bugs
- Grannoch bindstone works now.  Anyone bound to this stone will need to re-bind
- Relogging should solve the "horse on the head" issue, if another mount/dismount cycle does not.
- Square wooden table deed should work properly and be available in unlimited quantities from all furniture vendors

Other additions
- Using the special property of a house key inside the house pertaining to that key will repopulate the furniture after a reset.

Once again, the bulk of the credit for this one goes to Chongo and Script Wrecked.

Go forth!  Enjoy!