~The Shardstaff
Intro Movie (In module/cutscene format) for Hugie's NWN2 Project
Note that I'm currently editing the plot, so while this is a cool movie as it is, it's not completely accurate in its depiction of what the actual background of my NWN2 project will actually be. Updated movie coming soon. (6/24/06)
One of Lynncair�s most well-known legends is that of Nabul Gyrazzi, Hazumar Falarim, and the Shardstaff. It is said that Gyrazzi, an archmage and a specialist at the enchantment of artifacts of power, poured his soul into the creation of an item he called the Shardstaff--in the process, he imbued it with power beyond imagination. The Shardstaff was said to be able to call forth lightning from the heavens, conjure blizzards of biting cold, and invoke swarms of meteors to burn one�s foes to cinders--it was Gyrazzi�s greatest creation, and his last.
The story goes that upon completing the Shardstaff, Gyrazzi, weak after his great exertion, collapsed to the floor in exhaustion. It is said that Hazumar Falarim, Gyrazzi�s apprentice at the time, entered his master�s study and murdered Gyrazzi while he was weakened and vulnerable--Hazumar took the Shardstaff, and was never heard from again.
Legend has it that Hazumar lives still, sustained by the powers of the Shardstaff--some say that he resides in the maze-like caves beneath the forbidding Amon-Dur Mountains, while others believe that he lives somewhere inside of the Desert of Ash--some go so far as to hypothesize that Hazumar fled to another plane of existence, where he could pursue his magical studies undisturbed.
One thing is certain; not a single reliable clue, hint or sign has been found that sheds any light on the mystery of what happened to Hazumar or the legendary Shardstaff...Until now.
Any questions or comments should be directed to [email protected] or posted on this page. Hope you enjoy!
Music by the City of Prague's Philharmonic Orchestra; hakpack credits given in hakpack.
Excellent job! A model for those of us still trying to figure it all out to follow. This certainly proves the validity of cutscenes ove intro movies. When a cutscene looks this good and works this well, it makes you second quess, Why do I want an Intro Movie?". _________________________ Link
Very nice job ! _________________________ (\_/) ( '')/) (")(")
Posted by Hugie at 2006-05-0316:12:50
@Ringie: Thanks for the vote and the praise--much appreciated. :) @Carnifex: Thanks--could I perhaps trouble ya to vote too? Would really appreciate it. :) Cheers, fellow 2R buds, Hugie _________________________ [My (Important) Submissions] [My Website: Link]
Posted by Carnifex at 2006-05-0314:50:20
props to you ! well done !
Posted by Ringie at on05/03/06
Your cutscenes always seem do to it mate! Hope you can do the same for the 2R. You know what they say, talent is a prerequisite, you sure got some :).
Posted by Hugie at 2006-04-2811:22:09
@hmdai: Thanks a lot for the kind vote and praise! Sorry 'bout linux and NWN2 though--that stinks majorly. :( Cheers, Hugie
Posted by hmdai at on04/28/06
Hugie...It is definitely a great movie...You have done a great job! However, as there is no future plan for NWN2 on Linux platform...I doubt that I could play your mod after it is released >_< Starlight _________________________ Overlooked Module Report February 2009 | Master List | Forum Thread Academy of Modding Excellence Romance Module List Horror Module Collection Starlight's favorite module list
Posted by Hugie at 2006-04-2715:05:06
@Shaska: Wow, thanks for the kind words! :) I'm very excited about this project, and I hope it will be a success come NWN2. :) Also, thanks for letting me know that it works fine with 1.67. Could I perhaps trouble you for a vote? Registering takes no time at all and it's free, and I would really appreciate it. :) Cheers, Hugie
Posted by Shaska at 2006-04-2712:48:04
Oh yeah forgot to mention, had the new update when I installed and ran this, no problems encounted here
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