This tutorial document (in rtf format, for those who hate MS-Word) and associated .MOD file walk a basic toolset user through their first cutscene, with animations, NPC movement, static cameras, etc.
It explains:
- Triggering cutscenes
- Setting up cutscenes that the Player isn't part of (NPC to NPC)
- Camera controls in Cutscenes
- Animations in Cutscenes
- Basic use of included OBS scripts
- Some snags that you can avoid, that are associated with Cutscene creation
There is *no* scripting in this tutorial, and no scripting knowledge is required. But you should have a basic familiarity with the Toolset, particularly with how to open the conversation editor, and add lines to a conversation.
Also recommended - download and install POWERBAR, as it is referenced in the tutorial (not required, but helpful).
Thanks for this great tutorial. Walks you through it easily and answers questions you don't even know yet.
Posted by thete at on02/04/09
thanks for this tute :)
Posted by sgt_why at on12/04/08
This is a great starting point for modders new to the toolset and dialog system. Im curious if there is something like this ... for the dialog options presented with SoZ? You know, where the entire party can be used in dialogs. _________________________ the Red Hand of Doom campaign .. Click Here
Posted by alupinu at on03/30/08
Well done! I had no question ever of what he was talking about and I learned a few new things. _________________________ Murder in Dunlop Fanglewood My Class is Rogue ... "You look surprised to see me. If you'd been paying attention, you might still be alive."
Posted by Milena at on03/21/08
Very helpful tutorial. A must-have for beginners!
Posted by Eat2surf at on02/19/08
Excellent.. clearly written.. easy to follow.. Thanks! _________________________ Enjoy! Here's a Link to The City of Torencia prefab. Check out this Link to my Jack and the Beanstalk module... Do you have what it takes to be Jack?! oh.. and my entry in the NWN2 area contest.. Treasure Island! : Link
Posted by quickthorn at on02/16/08
Very helpful. This is just the right size for a taster without being overloaded with info. It would be good to see an advanced tutorial along similar lines in future.
Posted by Bh_gr at on12/09/07
Thank you very much for this great starting guide. I would love to see a guide for more advance scripted interactions (e.g. scripted battles with activation of specific skills, spells and attacks at specific times throughout the cutscene).
Posted by Alleyslink at on08/22/07
Nice tutorial jackyo123. Helped me out a great deal, I am not a master of the cutscene. My biggest criticism is the RTF file itself. The images went off the screen. My suggestion would be to have the tutorial available as a PDF document. I think there could have been some more information regarding some of the finer points of cutscene creation. But you did exactly what you set out to do. Thank you very much. _________________________ Lands of Intrigue Castle Spulzeer || Dungeon Crawler DC1
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