[quote quoting="post"]Ok, I know Serivce Pack 3 for Windows XP came out a while ago. For those who have upgraded to SP3 from SP2, do you need to reinstall programs after you upgraded it? [/quote] It shouldn't be necessary to reinstall any programs... the updates may change files by adding new functionality, but rarely removes functionality which would prevent an application or service from working correctly.
So what's the story behind this tale?? It's like reading only 20% of a murder mystery... can anyone fill in the blanks?
[quote who="Bingjack" reply="69" id="2328628"] I only said the single player RPG of NWN was "weak", not "very weak". I would never exaggerate like that But like I said, discussion over. opinions vary. [/quote] Actually within Reply #57 you're exact words, "NWN was certainly driven by its multiplayer, as the single player game was very weak." As the discussion continued your opinion flexed between "lukewarm" and
[quote who="GW Swicord" reply="8" id="2328672"] Quoting NTJedi, reply 7 ... All of what I've listed can appear as natural abilities without using magic for summoned units. Come on dude, the list above actually has "magical" in it, and I can't parse this last bit to save my life. Are you sure you weren't just pasting from some copious collection of notes on game coding and modding? p.s. Knockback was awesome fun in Champions, no
[quote]Today I spent a lot of time working on the story elements and timeline for Elemental to make sure it goes along with the book. There, I said it. There’s going to be a book that comes out at roughly the same time as the game.[/quote] I'm pretty sure I remember hearing about this book earlier in the forums or a developer journal, but it's new information for many of the new community members.
[quote who="Sammual" reply="6" id="2328597"]NTJedi - I think the OP wanted to see what kind of abilites we hope to see without using magic. Just special (Non-magic) equipment or special training. [/quote] The majority of what I've listed can appear as natural abilities without using magic for regular units. All of what I've listed can appear as natural abilities without using magic for summoned units.
[quote who="aeortar" reply="67" id="2328455"] why are you so desperate to disagree? [/quote] There's a significant difference between the view of "very weak" and the view of "average". Using details I explained how NWN was not "very weak".
I'm a fan... only recently found this topic.
I've added a few... obviously some are for heroes only. Assassin: Requires Stealth and allows the ability for the unit to engage with a random commander of an area and the commanders personal guards. Resistances: Fire/Water/Air/Poison/Life/Death... depending on the unit each of these resistances may vary from -200% to 300%. I wri
[quote who="Aractain" reply="22" id="2328465"]Right...... Whats funny about WoW girls? [/quote] I think the funny part is 99% of WoW players are male and the 1% female players probably carry below average beauty. I'm sure there's a few hot girl playing WoW, but finding one is as likely as finding a gold coin while walking at a nearby park.
[quote who="pigeonpigeon" reply="11" id="2328355"] NTJedi Writes: It's not a big assumption since the majority of TBS games have many instant spells with no counter option. By that logic, we should assume that everything about Elemental will be just like most other TBS games and that it will not depart from the norm. [/quote] Obviously not everything, but obviously since most games don't offer 70+ players like Dominions_3 it's not a bi
[quote who="Annatar11" reply="116" id="2328265"] I didn't actually see anyone post that they were in.. who're you talking about? [/quote] It was Sarudak on page 2...
Wow, of all the postings only one individual posted a cheer for being in the Alpha. I wonder what would happen if after 10 days only 85 of the 100 selected show up to participate. Would Stardock keep it at 85 participating in the Alpha or allow a few others? I guess I'm just trying to be optimistic. [e digicons]:sun:[/e]
Awesome stuff... thanks Moosetek13 . [e digicons]k1[/e] I'd like to collect as many ideas as possible... so if anyone has more suggestions. :)
[quote who="Raging Amish" reply="8" id="2326031"] I must be wierd. I don't play that many RTS/DOTA/RPGS. Somehow I made the cross over from FPS/ARCADE to RTS. Go figure. [/quote] That's a typical progression... Anyone who starts at FPS/ARCADE eventually moves toward RPG or RTS and usually the final stage is TBS and RPG.
Sounds like the crickets made their way into my attic. The attic is mostly installation so walking around isn't easy unlike what they show in the movies or television. The wife doesn't want to use the fog bomb in the attic because she would want it cleaned up afterwards. I don't want to place any bait traps as it might draw new ones. I'm thinking something which makes noise unheard by humans, but not sure which ones are recommended. <p
I completely agree... those treasure maps are never of any real locations.
[quote quoting="post"] So I've been delving lately into the massive rabbit-hole that is Encyclopedia Dramatica (... Are people really, REALLY that insane? Seriously? Vampire people, furries, full quiver christians... PEDOBEAR?? I must wonder... what secrets do the people all around us, people we think we know, hide? [/quote] Real Life for most people is usually boring, depressing or frustrating which is why games have become a lar
Well my last question wasn't answered, so I'll try a different question. What ideas have been used in Elemental as a result of topics and posts within the Elemental Ideas forum?
[quote who="Scoutdog" reply="1" id="2327633"]Excellent. Why not expand this into other areas, such as research, battles, and production? [/quote] Definitely... I provided a few examples, but the list can be enormous. After a game has ended the player could also review his list of accomplished quests.
The Quest Log Book One feature I found fun within AgeofWonders:ShadowMagic was where the player could review his relations with each race. The fun feature was after completing a few special quests it would update the relation view describing what improved the relations. Now with Elemental I would like to see this expanded into providing a Quest Log Book. It would not only provide a list of the current quests, but also
[quote who="pigeonpigeon" reply="6" id="2327237"] This a big assumption there, Jedi. Personally I would love for 'instant' spells such as fireball and lightning bolt to be counter-able. They are so in pretty much every book that has magic - it's a bit harder to do in a game than in a book, of course, but still doable. HoMM V had a rudimentary counterspell system capable of doing just that - you cast Counterspell and the next spell your opponent casts will fizzle. I'd lov
[quote who="Bingjack" reply="15" id="2327386"] My opinion that NWN had a weak single player game compared to BG is supported by the fact that nobody ever talks about it in regards to it's single player RPG. Find any professional list of all time greatest RPGs, and BG2 is right up there somewhere. It is highly rearded by many many fans, and makes their amateur lists as well. Suggesting otherwise would be a little foolish. [/quote] The singleplayer is
[quote who="Bingjack" reply="12" id="2327142"] As I ninja edited above, its not like I said NWN turns people purple. I said its single player RPG was weak. There is no way that can be interpreted as anything other than subjective. Everyone else on the net seems to know that things we write on message boards are subjective. There is nobody that would read "the single player rpg of NWN is weak", and take it as fact if they felt differently. Nobody. [/quote]
[quote] I don't need evidence for my *opinion*. [/quote] Then I could say the same for my *opinion*... sorry but your *opinion* is not the almighty word of truth. [quote]NWN single player was a relatively lukewarm RPG, both in story and gameplay. [/quote] Well this is a much better statement as compared to very weak. And much depends on which singleplayer campaign you're referencing... Bioware provided 4 different campaigns... and then t
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