This is a 22 MB movie showing the demonstration of the Thrall of Demogorgon Prestige Class being added to the PW Myth Drannor. It's rather large, but a good show of the use of various feats. Part 2 of 2 showing hte prestige classes. The others from Lysander and myself show the new skills added, the Prestige Class selection, and then this one, demonstrating how the character gets the abilities. There will be over 30 functioning Prestige Classes posted to the Vault 3 weeks after their release in Myth Drannor, for anyone to use, on NWVault. If someone wishes to see more, contact me and I'll do short clips of the testing on the rest of the Prestige classes. See the link at the webpage for a list of the prestige classes that will be done.
FOr those who might be following this, we actually (some time ago) gave the work over to the Player's Resource Consortium, Lysander having decided this was the best way to get this content to the community. _________________________ Lan's Placeable Groups v1.5
This is a compilation of the old system into a single score. There were 5 that made this score of 10.00 then rounded to 10.
Posted by GhostCaT ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-10-19 06:47:00
How's bladesinger coming along?
Posted by Lysander ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-10-12 11:12:00
The firey burning death of power outages has delayed it a few more days.
Lysander
Posted by Ghostcat ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-10-11 07:28:00
Is the Bladesinger still on track for this weekend?
Posted by GhostCaT ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-10-07 18:54:00
w00t!!!
Posted by Lysander ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-10-07 15:24:00
No bugs. Just added some more content to the package. It stands at 23 prestige classes, 130 spells, 120 feats and the skills from the PHB that are not currently in game.
It should be on the vault this week.
Since it will still undergoe substantial testing on the Myth Drannor server, not all of the scripts are being released, so the main package will not function outside of the server.
We'll get all the bugs we find during the tests on the server and release the full package in a couple of weeks, scripts and all.
As for bladesinger, we will post a second hak with the needed resources for it at the same time we post the main package. So you should be able to play the Bladesinger by this weekend.
Posted by Ghostcat ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-10-07 07:49:00
Do you have a new target date for release of the Bladesinger? It's been a couple of weeks since you said it was going to be released and I've been stalling the begining of a new campaign with my group in anticipation of the release. I was just wondering if it was coming along well and would be out soon or if you hit some kind of bug and it was going to be a few more weeks.
James
Posted by Lysander ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-28 15:43:00
Yes things are still coming along. Finishing work on the dialog.tlk is the only remaining structural aspect of the package.
Not all of the feats have been scripted yet, but this won't delay posting of the package since the scripts will not be included in the Beta posting.
There will be an additional posting of the scripts for Bladesinger and any other prcs we feel are ready for public use.
All of the prcs in the package will be completely released after beta testing on the myth drannor server. Until that point you can come check them out and test them on the MD server.
Posted by Jack oLantern Nicholson ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-25 22:41:00
I would love to see the purple dragon knight posted
Posted by James Dodd ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-24 06:53:00
How's the PrC coming along? Get the 2da's done? Still very excited about this release.
Posted by James Dodd ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-18 11:58:00
YEAH BABY, YEAH!!!!
Woohoo!!!!
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-18 05:18:00
Good news. Bladesinger will be ready to post to the vault within 2 days.
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-16 15:34:00
I love making the effort for gamers to bring something enjoyable to the game, for them.
The only reason I make it all is for the players. I run my server that way, and my life that way. Do it for your friends. And my friends are gamers.
Posted by James Dodd ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-16 12:02:00
You have made me a very happy man!!! How soon do you think until the Bladesinger comes out? I can hardly wait. I can't even bring myself to play NWN while awaiting it's release, well not really but almost. I could continue to assault you with questions about how it works via e-mail, but as the release will probably include some kind of documentation, I will wait as quietly as I can.
It's incredible to me that you will be releasing 22 PrC's and 80+ spells... thats absoulutley amazing. These will be some of the greatest contributions to the NWN community ever.... Thank you.
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-15 18:15:00
I lied, looks like...we'll have 22 Prestige classes for release shortly.
I'll release the Bladesinger PrCs (by overwhelming popular demand) first, and we'll be testing the rest thoroughly prior to release, just to make sure the feats function 100% no bugs for multiplayer before putting them on the vault. I can put a movie on the vault for those interested in the others, tested in the PW of Myth Drannor.
We are also adding about 80+ spells from people here on the vault, but using an edited spells.2da file, and releasing that hak as well. What spells? Just look up the spells in the scripting section of the NWVault, we added them all. I also myself scripted Agannazar's Scorcher, Nature's Fury and Nature's Wrath (two new druid spells, summons a treant and a treant-lord).
These are spells that don't require items to use, they show up in the spell selection process, all seamless. I've tested these extensively and so forth, they work fairly well and close to the PnP versions as allowable by the Aurora engine.
These are based off of the HCR base scripts, so you'll probably need these to use the hak.
Sorry for the delay on getting these done, lots of issues came up after the 1.30 update and we had alot of server fixes to do before continuing work, as well as a not-so-friendly virus.
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-13 06:50:00
Well, simply email me at the email address I left a link to above. I can answer any questions there.
And no, spell selection lists are hard-coded into the game. You're either a wizard, a cleric, a druid, a paladin a ranger or a bard.
The feats can only allow a certain number of "different" selections, on a radial menu. However, the number of times one can USE that feat is not a problem. So, similar to a sorc, you get fewer selections, more uses.
I can discuss all the other "hard code" limitations (some of which we did find ways around) via email, but not in the comments section.
Posted by Jd3KaT ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-12 08:31:00
Is a custom spell book just not possible then? The Bladesinger spells are all wizard spells and almost all of them have been added into the game now by bioware. The Bladesinger is supposed to cast spells as a wizard does and is an intelligence based character. It is not possible to have one spell-like feat be recharged at rest in favor of another of the same spell level (as wizard spells do) is it? If a custom spell book is not possible, is it possible to allow only a limited selection of the wizard spellbook to a custom PrC based on it's level? The feat-like spell system is not a bad solution, but it does create quite a few differences from the PnP version of the Bladesinger. The effect is to make the Bladesinger have a limited selection of bladesong abilities it can use a certain number of times a day as opposed to memorizing which spells would be most useful from her book. Will the feats/spells come as bonus feats per level, or will it be possible to choose amongst the more powerful bladesong feats/spells at higher levels? Will any Bladesinger ever be able to have all of the bladesinger spells? Will higher Int give bonus feats, as it would spells? Will these feats/spells be able to be used quickly and not interupt the attacks or create an attack of opportunity, as bladesingers do at higher levels?
I love the Bladesinger class. I'm sorry to post all of these questions here, if there is a more appropriate place for this thread to continue, inform me of it and i will move my querry there. I am not trying to criticize your methods either, in fact the spell-like feat ability should work well enough, if done right, as to make very little difference into the overall efectivness and roleplayability of the character. I just reall want as much info as I can get because of how badly I want a more seamless version of the Bladesinger than Emanuael's mod. I did like his mod alot, but as he doesn't seem to be around to update it.... c'est la vie. I look forward very much to your PrC's. My friends and I will use them in our online gaming group most definatley. If you need anyone, namely ME :), to help beta test that Bladesinger of yours just let me know. I can't wait to see her in action!
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-12 04:59:00
We've just finished the other work we needed done and it should be 1-2 weeks (knock on wood).
Spells will be spell-like feats, but I believe they will be choseable from a large number of feats. So no two Bladesingers will be exactly alike. Also, you do have the spells granted by the spellcasting class (for example, you can take 6 levels in warrior, then 4 in sorcerer, and get any spells normally granted as a sorcerer).
From what I understand, a set of modified spell scripts will also be availible that adds the Bladesinger level to spellcasting class. So a bladesinger made as above will cast his spells as a 14th-level spellcaster, as far as duration, damage, etc.
Posted by Jd3KaT ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-11 21:45:00
ThAnk you very much. Does it have its own spell book? God I hope so. It would be unfortunate if it used a spell-like feat system. How soon is soonest? I can hardly wait for this PrC. My favorite character is a bladsinger.... i acnnot wait to translate him to NWN. Thank you again.
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-05 19:12:00
BNladesinger has nothing to do with Emmanuel's scripted version, actually. We just took the version from Tome and Blood, updated it a little, had to alter a couple of things slightly for the game engine, and voila! A fairly accurate to PnP representation of Bladesinger.
Note that as Bladesingers are a 3-class PrCs (warrior, spellcaster and finally Bladesinger) You can't really have a multi-class beyond what is already in the prereqs.
I'll get that one and another to the Vault soonest. The rest will have to wait for testing on the PW.
Posted by Jd3KaT ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-01 07:34:00
That very same thing happened to a friend of mine as well, he lost a ton of data for a Bridge Commander mod he had been working on. Sorry to hear that happened to you. I was wondering if there is any chance to see the bladesinger class done as a preview movie? I am so curious to see how you have done it. Is it based on Emanuel's mod or is it entirely original? You guys have got me very excited! I cannot wait to use your PrC's. After I get a look at them I am sure you will see me on Myth Drannor, maybe even sooner :). I look forward to reading any reply you make to my request. Please feel free to e-mail me if that would be more convienient for you.
GhostCaT
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-09-01 05:12:00
We suffered a temporary setback due to the MSBLAST worm and another virus that killed a hard drive, but luckily all the framework is still there for all the PrCs, just need to redo some of the abilities for the classes.
Once these are done, we will be doing a scond test of them on our PW before release, catch anthing that might show up on MP only, and then we'll toss them on the Vault.
Posted by JD3KAT ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-08-31 21:44:00
Please, please, please let us know how this project is going. I would really like to see your implementaion of amny of the proposed Prc's. The bladsinger most of all. If anyone has the time I really would appreciate the 411.
Ghostcat
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-08-29 16:37:00
It's not open source. It's skillfull use of scripting. Sheesh, some people.
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-08-23 09:33:00
If anyone is reading these or checking up on these, sorry for the lack of movies, however, we will be using 12 prestige classes on Myth Drannor PW shortly, and then 2-3 weeks after we will be posting them to the Vault for use by all.
Adding the new skills is extensive as to scripting and building, and this takes a majority of our time. as well, there are alot of area updates and VERY customized items that require lots of time to put in.
Hope the players enjoy everything we are doing for the PW.
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-07-29 14:34:00
We are planning a video clip for the Myth Drannor ruins areas very shortly. Also, word has it that the Thrall of Grazz't and Bladesinger PrCses will be the next demos to be posted to the Vault.
Posted by Gaia ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-07-29 06:58:00
Marry me!
Just kidding... but seriously, I have GOT to come visit this place. This looks absolutely....
AMAZING!
Posted by Lanessar ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-07-29 04:49:00
I'll work on the video settings for the next one. Like I said, it was my first video ever ;)
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