Coming attractions: Livonya's beta 2.0

I have been silent on these boards as I have been working non-stop on my mod. I just wanted to pop in and give you some idea of what I am working on now... I am trying to get a lot more done for this version. And more polish.

- Livonya

- [ beta version 2.0 coming attractions ] -

* Kent (the first little kid) now offers a choice between Normal and Hard mode
-- Hard Mode is the default
-- Hard Mode adds more difficult content
-- For instance additional monsters and tougher monsters
-- No specifics will be given about Hard Mode additions
-- Normal mode includes all changes listed below

* Fixed problem with getting stuck on random encounter map
* Fixed problem with random teleport to Brothel (I think!)

* Fixed problems with Jarvis Hann and his well
* Fixed Black Jay's Sheep quest (now has proper ending)
* Fixed dialog problems with Jaroo
* Fixed problem of multiple Juggernauts appearing
* Fixed graphics problem with male version of blue villagers clothing
* Fixed Resurrection/Raise Dead (experience loss is correct now)

* Otis will now correctly open his store once he has left your party
* Burne will now correctly open his store once he has left your party

* Jarvis Hann now sells bullets
* Added proper descriptions to some magical items

* Furnok now has special events (stats changed)
* Turuko now has special events (stats changed)
* Zert now has special events (stats changed)
* Kobort now has special events (stats changed)
* Raimol now has special events (stats changed)
* Meleny now has special events (stats changed)
* Lareth now has special events (stats changed)
* Spugnoir now has special events (stats changed)

* Created special dialog option for NPC inventory manipulation
-- You can tell them not to sell/give away their items
-- You can buy starting equipment in most cases
-- Buying their starting equipment will open new dialog options
-- You can then tell them to sell/give away their items
-- You will now have close to 100% contol of inventory items
-- Note: if an NPC has two or more of one item dialog options may need repeating
-- Will now be available for ALL NPCs that join your party (other than those that join via Charm/Suggestion)

* NPCs will sometimes loot gems/jewelry which they will sell to merchants

* Balor Guardian now has a higher challenge rating
* Balor Guardian now has Death Throes

* More dialog fixes
* Another set of Gnolls in the Temple had their DR removed

 

Investigate my list here as it changes.

-EE

 

This looks very, very sweet Livonya.

 

Sounds great...

...! One question, though...will this be added to a Co8 patch once the beta testing is complete? I've sort of got some reasons to wait to start playing a new game with it all. I realize that modding is never really a complete process...but one set of mods can be completed and then more changes added to later versions.

Hope I don't sound ungrateful or unappreciative, for that is most certainly not my intent.

 

Almost nothing on your list can be fixed via scripting.

And the few things that could be changed are too time intensive to be worth effort.

You are asking for hardcode changes that simply are not possible at this point.

- Livonya

 

That would be up to Co8. I am simply doing my mod. What people do with it after that is their choice.

I have absolutely no problem with people taking whatever I do and changing it or adding it to their mod.

I am simply trying to make a game that I like to play. What happens after that is up to the community.

I am simply not in a position to say what Co8 will or will not do once I am done.

- Livonya

2.0 is built on the fram of 3.04 and

 

What is feasible? What is not worth it?

-EE

 

sounds great Liv im looking foward to it. i know youve worked hard and we are grateful. i wont play the game with your fixes in it

 

I think what Graywolfe means to say is "without" your fixes in it .

And I feel the same way.

You're a great humanitarian Liv (not to mention talented)!

 

That's an impressive list, Liv. Keep it up.

By the way, you should check your PMs every once in a while. There's this thingie I made that you should have a look at ...

 

Did Shurikens for sale ever make it into any of your mods? Never seen them...

 

Will I be able to apply ver.2.0 to the game I'm currently playing on ver.1.5.1?
Or do I have to start a new game?

 

A question about all those NPC’s, I love the idea they now have special events, but I’m worried at the stats changed. Does this mean they are now all super powerful. Is Meleny the weak and frail character that I love now suddenly has the strength of 14 to match a 190 pound man? I’ve never been one who likes it when people try to make NPC’s uber, it’s just not realistic.

Just curious, even though I fear the answer.

btw, I love all the other work you have done. I'm not dissing on it at all. I'm very appreciative.

 

fruella

I see Fruella wasn't listed amongst the changes so I'm thinking see is persona non-grata in the game now. If you delete her, I wont play any of the mods, period.

 

wizgeorge: Who said anything about Fruella being deleted? Are you reading between the lines? ???

Remember that Liv is working like crazy to improve her mod, she's not being paid for it, and she doesn't charge anything for it. Constructive criticism is of course welcome, but constant whining is not.