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Frame Animation is a new system of creating 'movies' in the BoE editor, based on somewhat different principles to previous animation techniques. Most animations are done by changing the scene around the party. Frame Animation creates an illusion of this by moving the party rapidly between a number of scenes, each slightly different to the last. Note: All coordinates given in the code are only examples. -
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In this picture you can see the four 'frames' of a goblin walking up to a skeleton. To make an animation from those 'frames' the party is moved from the center of frame 1 (where the seat is) to the center of frame 2, to the center of frame 3 to the center of frame 4. In between each movement I play a 'step' sound to increase the time that the party sees each frame, and to make the animation seem more real. Instead of using move party nodes to move the party from frame to frame, I use stairway nodes. This is because stairway nodes take longer to process, and so slow the animation down enough so that the player can actually see what is happening. In fact, I usually use two stairway nodes per frame to increase the time that each frame is displayed. -
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The code for the goblin animation would look something like this: -
0. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
1. Play Sound 49 (Step 1) -
2. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
3. Stairway to 15,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
4. Play Sound 50 (Step 2) -
5. Stairway to 15,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
6. Stairway to 25,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
7. Play Sound 49 (Step 1) -
8. Stairway to 25,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
9. Stairway to 35,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
10. Play Sound 50 (Step 2) -
11. Stairway to 35,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
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Attacking and Casting -
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As with anything else done with Frame Animation, remember that each of these frames must exist in a static form. There is no movement, it only appears that way. A couple of custom graphics are necessary here, specifically those of the aggressor in his/her/its attacking stance and the red 'splat'. In this example, both are easily found in BoE's graphics files. You will need to create new items/monsters/terrain types that use these graphics. Playing appropriate sounds is, as always, a very good idea. It makes the animation look more real and helps slow everything down enough for the player to take it in. -
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The code for it would look something like this: -
0. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
1. Play Sound 49 (Step 1) -
2. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
// Goblin steps up to skeleton -
3. Stairway to 15,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
4. Play Sound 69 (Sword 1) -
5. Stairway to 15,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
// Goblin attacks skeleton -
6. Stairway to 25,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
7. Play Sound 39 (Monster dying 4) -
8. Stairway to 25,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
//Skeleton dies -
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Spellcasting works on the same principle. Again, a custom graphic of the caster in his/her/its attacking stance is necessary here. It is impossible to say exactly what should happen here, because of the diverse nature of spells. For an aggressive spell, a sound followed by a sfx burst and the victim being replaced by a bloodstain in the next frame works quite well. Other spells you may wish to simulate (say, Unlock) will require some adaptation. -
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The code for it would look something like this: -
0. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
1. Play Sound 49 (Step 1) -
2. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
//Apprentice mage walks onto screen -
3. Stairway to 15,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
4. Play Sound 74 (Firball swoosh) -
5. Do SFX Burst on 13,3 (fire) // (SFX burst is on top of the Goblin.) -
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6. Stairway to 25,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
7. Play Sound 39 (Monster dying 2) -
8. Stairway to 25,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
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Making Monsters Talk -
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Aside from simply running around and killing each other, you may want characters in your scenario to say something. There are a couple of ways to do this. One way is simply to make a dialog box pop up with the graphic of the speaker and his/her/its words beside it. The biggest problem with this is it interrupts the flow of the animation. There is another, more complicated way of doing this, but it has its own drawbacks. The method is to type out what you want to make a monster say and place these words in your custom graphics folder. Create a monster/item/terrain type with this graphic. Create a single frame with this monster/item/terrain type above the speaker. You will probably have to send the party through this scene about eight times, just so the player has time to read everything. There are a couple of ways of coding this. -
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The code for the first method would look something like this: -
0. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
1. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
2. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
3. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
4. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
5. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
6. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
7. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
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The code for the second method would look something like this: -
0. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
1. Increment SDF 250,0 by 1 -
2. IF SDF 250,0 >= '8' THEN GOTO 3.; ELSE GOTO 0. -
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Choose according to preference. The second version is more efficient, but when you are working with a node limit counted in the thousands (more on this later), five nodes here or there won't make much difference and some people may find it easier. -
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Again, this method of creating speech has some pretty clear disadvantages. It really is only of limited use. -
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Involving the Party -
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It may very well be that you would like the party to be taking part in proceedngs rather than just sitting and watching. The principle, as always, is the same. Change the scene around the party, playing a few footstep sounds and doing whatever else is appropriate, and it will look like the party is moving. Alternatively, you could just have the one big area and move the party around that with Stairway nodes. This may be the better option if you intend the party to play a major part in the animation. -
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The code for it would look something like this: -
0. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
1. Play Sound 49 (Step 1) -
2. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
3. Stairway to 15,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
4. Play Sound 50 (Step 2) -
5. Stairway to 15,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
6. Stairway to 25,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
7. Play Sound 49 (Step 1) -
8. Stairway to 25,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
9. Stairway to 35,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
10. Play Sound 50 (Step 2) -
11. Stairway to 35,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
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Making the Party Talk -
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You may want to make the party speak to other characters around them. Again, you could do this by the dialog box method, but you would need to find or create a graphic for the party (such as the one used in Doom Moon II). Failing that, use custom graphics for the speech text and place the monster/item/terrain type with the graphic in question immediately above the party. Again it can be coded in a couple of ways, as follows. -
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The code for the first method would look something like this: -
0. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
1. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
2. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
3. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
4. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
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The code for the second method would look something like this: -
0. Stairway to 5,5 in Town 0 (Always Change Level) -
1. Increment SDF 250,0 by 1 -
2. IF SDF 250,0 >= '8' THEN GOTO 3.; ELSE GOTO 0 -
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Beating the 50 Node limit -
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Wouldn't you know it, there are two ways to do this too. For the first method, in the town where you step on the space that starts the animation, paste (using the paste command on the toolbar) several nodes onto the same space. Each of the nodes starts a chain that plays part of the animation. When the party steps on the space, then the chains are called one after another. The chain that starts with the node with the lowest number is called first, followed by the chain that begins with the node with the next lowest number, and so on, until all the nodes on the space have been called. The problem with this method is that every node chain must end with the party in the same town as the 'stacked' nodes. You can move the party through as many towns as you want, but if you want the next chain to be called, then it must end in the first town. -
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The second method exploits a somewhat odd BoE bug you may have encountered whilst designing. If you take a stairway at a set of coordinates (e.g. 25,25) to a new level, if there is a special on the same set of coordinates (25,25) in the new level, that special will be called after the chain started by the first node ends. This can be repeated almost indefinitely. Alternatively, the two methods can be combined by stacking several nodes on the 'bugged' coordinates. -
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In the included scenario you will find a town called Animation Base Town (town 1). This is a base town I used to make this and other animations. It is split up into frames and the nodes are set up to send the party through the first 30 frames, playing alternate footstep sounds and pausing on each frame for the appropriate amount of time. This chews up ninety nodes, the remaining ten are left free to use for various extra effects. These nodes are split into two chains of 45 five nodes each, the first going from 0-44 and the second going from 45-89. The starting node of the second chain is located at 32,32 (the center of town). This node setup, of course, will need a great deal of chopping and changing before it becomes something you want for your scenario, but I have found it to be a good base to start from. If you wish to use this town yourself, the scenario is unpassworded, so you are free to export it. A word of warning: all Stairway nodes are set to take you to town 1. You will probably need to edit this. -
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Well, that's pretty much everything you need to create some brilliant animations. Good luck, and enjoy! -
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- ***PURPOSE*** - -To allow the player to create and cast their own custom spells in-game. - - ***INCLUDED FILES*** - -You should have all of these files: -- CUSTSPEL.TXT: This text file. -- CUSTSPEL.EXS: A BoE scenario file demonstrating the techniques described in this text file (see next section) -- CUSTSPEL.GIF: A flowchart in the form of a GIF file, illustrating the workings of the complex "Spell execution" node sequence. - - ***EXAMPLE SCENARIO FILE*** - -The example scenario was created for two purposes; firstly to iron out any bugs, and secondly to provide you with a better understanding of the workings of the techniques outlined in this text file. It's not meant to be a great specimen of BoE scenario writing or design, and as such it has a few cosmetic flaws. Also, there are no sounds; you will probably wish to include some sounds in your scenario. - -Ask the Help Spectre (near the pedestal) for instructions. Also make sure you read the intro text. - -Note that many messages are displayed in the lower-right hand corner of the screen, rather than in message boxes. - - ***USE*** - -Aside from just being a fancy gimmick, this could be used as a puzzle; e.g. to progress further in the game, you need to cast a certain custom spell. - - ***METHOD IN BRIEF*** - -A Stuff Done Flag is used to store the "spell ID". A spell ID is the sum of two Symbols' number codes. - -The player can choose two of several special items, called Symbols. The player then either uses another special item (called "Combine Symbols" or something similar) or steps on a special encounter. The special encounter (or special item) sets an SDF to the sum of the "number code" of each special item (as per the table "Number Codes" below). Each combination of special items will produce a unique spell ID. -When the player wishes to cast the spell, they use their "Symbol Wand" (another special item). The special item's special node system checks the value of the SDF, and executes whatever special nodes are necessary to "cast" the desired custom spell. - - ***NUMBER CODES AND EXAMPLE SYMBOLS*** - -The following "table" is really two lists, to give you an idea of how the system works. The number codes follow the system which is often used for setting eight true/false flags for every byte of information in computers; any one of a large number of "computing principles"-type books will tell you about this. All you need to know is that every sum of combinations of "number codes" (not the term which is usually used in computing, but it will do) will yield a number unique to that combination. - -The example symbols are very generalised, and probably not much use. - -EXAMPLE SYMBOL NAME NUMBER CODE - Fire 1 - Haste\Large qty 2 - Poison 4 - Healing 8 - Party 16 - Area 32 - Enemy 64 - Friend 128 - - ***SPELL IDs*** - -The following list of possible spell IDs (along with the number codes that create them) is for 8 symbols. For less than 8, omit all spell IDs that have a number code which is not used in your version. -For example, say you are only using 7 symbols. The only unused number code is 128, for symbol number 8. Therefore, omit spell IDs 129 to 192. With 6 symbols, the highest spell ID is 48. With 5, 24; with 4, 12; and with 3, 6. - - ID# Number codes - 1) 3 1+2 - 2) 5 1+4 - 3) 6 2+4 - 4) 9 1+8 - 5) 10 2+8 - 6) 12 4+8 - 7) 17 1+16 - 8) 18 2+16 - 9) 20 4+16 -10) 24 8+16 -11) 33 1+32 -12) 34 2+32 -13) 36 4+32 -14) 40 8+32 -15) 48 16+32 -16) 65 1+64 -17) 66 2+64 -18) 68 4+64 -19) 72 8+64 -20) 80 16+64 -21) 96 32+64 -22) 129 1+128 -23) 130 2+128 -24) 132 4+128 -25) 136 8+128 -26) 144 16+128 -27) 160 32+128 -28) 192 64+128 - - ***EXAMPLE COMBINATION RESULTS*** - -In this example, there are a mere three symbols; damage, healing, and poison. - - POISON HEALING - ------ ------- -DAMAGE -- Poison party Damage party a little, then heal them a lot -HEALING -- Cure party N/A - -If you don't want the party to be able to cast certain powerful combinations (e.g. a combination of "All enemies" and "Death" being an instantly-kill-all-enemies spell), display a message when the party attempts to cast it stating that this spell is far too powerful for the party to ever hope to cast. Alternatively, you could check the current town number and only allow casting of the spell in a particular town (giving an excuse about lots of "surplus magic" floating around in the area). - - ***LIMITATIONS*** - - - Max symbols: - 8 - - Scenario node usage (can be decreased if less Symbols are used): - 1 per Symbol + 13 - - Town node usage: - 6 per Symbol + 3 - - Special item usage: - 1 per symbol - - ***POSSIBLE MODIFICATIONS*** - -- Consider giving each custom spell a limited number of charges, or a need to recharge (which takes a certain amount of time). Otherwise the player could use it repeatedly to achieve greater results; for example, a "Light Heal All" custom spell, which heals the party 8 hitpoints, could be used 10 times in a row to heal the party 80 hitpoints, and there would be no penalties for doing so. - -- Instead of having one special item (the "Wand") to cast every custom spell, you could use a separate special item for each spell. This would mean you could name each one according to the current custom spell, as well as being able to have more than 8 Symbols! - -- Provided the number of Symbols available is small, these sequences could theoretically be adapted to use more than two Symbols in each combination. This would significantly increase node usage and complexity, however. The same system of spell IDs could be utilised. - -- The "Spell execution" node sequence is designed to be used for eight Symbols. With less Symbols, the number of nodes required could be reduced. - -- You could make the system mobile by creating two special items for each Symbol; one "on" and one "off". The "on" special items are the equivalent of the single special items used here (I suggest making the "on" special items' names all uppercase). As well as making the "on" Symbol be dropped when it's used, give the player the "off" special item. The "off" special item, when used, is dropped and the "on" special item is given to the player. -You would also need to have an extra special item called "Combine Symbols" (or something similar) which runs the Spell Assembly sequence. -This also presents the possibility of having the Symbols spread around the scenario; perhaps as rewards for quests or thorough exploration. The player would start with neither the "on" or "off" special items for that Symbol, and would be able to gain the "off" special item at some point. - - ***RECREATING THIS SYSTEM IN SEVEN SIMPLE STEPS*** - -1. Plan ahead. Decide how many Symbols you wish to use and what they will be, what each combination of Symbols will yield, what modifications (if any) you wish to make, etc. - -2. If you wish to link the Spell Assembly sequence to a special item, create that special item (called "Combine Symbols" throughout this text file). Create the Spell Assembly sequence and link it to the special item's Use button. - -3. Create a special item for each Symbol. Create a unique copy of the Drop Symbol sequence for each Symbol's special item, and link each copy of the sequence to the corresponding special item's Use button. - -4. Lay out the area where the player can pick up each Symbol's special item (and "assemble" the spells, if you're not using a special item for this purpose). Create and place a Symbol Pickup sequence for every Symbol. Place a sign and/or graphic next to each Symbol Pickup sequence to clearly indicate which sequence picks up which Symbol. (See custspel.exs for an example that doesn't use custom graphics.) - -5. If you're _NOT_ using a Combine Symbols special item, also create and place the Spell Assembly sequence in the above mentioned area, perhaps on a pedestal surrounded by runes, or any appropriate magical device. - -6. Create a special item called the "Wand". Create the Spell Execution sequence (along with the custom spell sequences), and link it to the Wand's "Use" button. - -7. You're done! Now you can test out your new "custom spell creation system"! Remember to try all the Symbol combinations to make sure they work as desired. - - ***SPECIAL NODE SEQUENCES*** - - --Symbol pickup - -//Use a unique copy of this sequence for every symbol's location. It should be obvious to the player where each symbol can be picked up. -//Replace the '1' in node 0 with the number of the special item that represents the appropriate symbol. Also substitute "Symbol 1" in node 2 with the appropriately named symbol. (Fire Symbol, Enemy Symbol, etc.) -//Fill in the blank in node 3 with the name of the symbol (Fire, Enemy, Cold, etc.). - -//SDF (1,0) = the number of Symbols the player is currently carrying. - -//If the player already has this symbol, forget about it; otherwise continue -0. IF Have Special Item '1', THEN END - -//Give them the symbol -1. Give Special Item "Symbol 1" (Give) - -//Increment number-of-Symbols SDF -2. Increment SDF 1,0 by 1 - -//Display discrete message advising them that they've picked up a specific Symbol -3. Display Sm Msg "You've picked up the symbol for ____."; END - - --Drop symbol - -//Call a unique copy of this sequence from each symbol's Use button. It takes the symbol away from the player. -//For example, if you attach this to the Fire symbol, replace the text within quotes with "Fire Symbol". - -//SDF (1,0) = the number of Symbols the player is currently carrying. - -//Drop the symbol -0. Give Special Item "(Insert Appropriate Symbol Here)" (Take) - -//Subtract 1 from symbol counter -1. Increment SDF 1,0 by -1 - - --Spell assembly - -//Put this sequence in one of two places; attach it to the "use" ability of the "Combine Symbols" special item, or place it on the ground in a town, somewhere near the place where you can pick up the Symbols. - -//Special items 1 to "X" - the symbols' special items - -//SDF (1,0) = the number of Symbols the player is currently carrying -//SDF (1,1) = the sum of the two Symbols' number codes; in other words the combination's unique ID number. - -//Check number of Symbols -0. IF SDF 1,0 = 2 THEN GOTO 2 - -//Player has a number of Symbols other than 2; display message and end sequence -1. Display Msg "You must have exactly 2 symbols to create a spell - no more, and no less. Use a symbol to drop it; pick a symbol up at its designated location."; END - -//Now we need to determine the selected combination's ID number. Set the ID to zero, then add the appropriate number for each symbol the player is carrying. - -//Reset ID number -2. Set SDF 1,1 = 0 - -//Make sure player has the Wand special item -3. Give Special Item "Wand" (Give) - -//Display discrete "Spell assembled" message -4. Display Sm Msg "Spell assembled! Use your Wand to cast." - -//Check for first symbol -5. IF Have Special Item '1', THEN GOTO 5 ELSE GOTO 6 - -//Add number code (1) to the ID (SDF 1,1) -6. Increment SDF 1,1 by 1 - -//Check for second symbol -7. IF Have Special Item '2' THEN GOTO 7 ELSE GOTO 8 - -//Add number code (2) -8. Increment SDF 1,1 by 2 - -//Check for third symbol -9. IF Have Special Item '3' THEN GOTO 9 ELSE GOTO 10 - -//Add number code (4) -10. Increment SDF 1,1 by 4 - -//Check for fourth symbol -11. IF Have Special Item '4' THEN GOTO 11 ELSE GOTO 12 - -//Add number code (8) -12. Increment SDF 1,1 by 8 - -// ---NOTE: Keep repeating the above pairing (If Have Special Item, Increment SDF) until all the Symbols have been checked for and their number codes added if necessary. Use appropriate substitutions for special item numbers (usually consecutive) and flag increments (the number codes). - -//The last two nodes (the ones that check for the last symbol) should look like this (assuming that 17 is the next available special node; substitute the last symbol's number in place of `X` and replace `Y` with the appropriate number code): - -17. If Have Special Item 'X' THEN GOTO 15 ELSE END -18. Increment SDF 1,1 by Y; END - - --Spell execution - -//Attach this to the Wand special item. It simply checks the ID and calls the nodes for the custom spells. Note that the custom spell sequences are entirely up to the designer; they will vary widely from scenario to scenario. Also note that this sequence is akin (sort of) to a series of IF-THEN-ELSEIF statements, or a SELECT...CASE statement (for those familiar with actual computer programming languages) in that it selects different actions depending on varying conditions (in this case the spell ID). However, it is optimised to do this with as few choices as possible -- this speeds it up slightly, but more importantly uses less special nodes. -//It is recommended that you program this sequence with sequential nodes set aside specifically for this purpose, to avoid confusion. -//This sequence uses a "branching tree" type checking system, rather than a straight "If-Then-ElseIf-Then-ElseIf..." sequence. This can significantly reduce the amount of nodes needed; nearly by half in some cases. -//In the following sequence, there are "GOTO" instructions with "--spell#xx--" after them (where xx is replaced by the appropriate spell ID; note that spell IDs are often not consecutive. The first three are 3, 5, and 6; to calculate spell IDs, add the number codes of the two symbols that together make up that spell). Replace these with whatever special node you want to call to cast the appropriate custom spell. -//This sequence assumes that there are 8 symbols, and therefore 28 combinations. You may have to adjust the sequence to fit the number of combinations possible in your scenario. Of course, you don't have to do this; you can program the entire tree and only use the combinations that are possible in your particular scenario. However, doing this would waste scenario special node space. -//NOTE: Do not confuse "IF SDF (...) = #" with "IF SDF (...) >= #". These are DIFFERENT from each other. The first is "Stuff Done Equal?", and the second is "Stuff Done Flag?". - -//See the accompanying GIF file for a flowchart of this sequence. The flowchart will be helpful if you wish to modify this sequence. - -// SDF (1,1) = the spell's ID number - -0. IF SDF (1,1) >= 37 THEN GOTO 1; IF < 36 THEN GOTO 7; ELSE GOTO --spell#36-- -1. IF SDF (1,1) >= 97 THEN GOTO 2; IF < 96 THEN GOTO 5; ELSE GOTO --spell#96-- -2. IF SDF (1,1) >= 137 THEN GOTO 3; IF < 136 THEN GOTO 4; ELSE GOTO --spell#136-- -3. IF SDF (1,1) >= 161 THEN GOTO --spell#192--; IF < 160 THEN GOTO --spell#144--; ELSE GOTO --spell#160-- -4. IF SDF (1,1) >= 131 THEN GOTO --spell#132--; IF < 130 THEN GOTO --spell#129--; ELSE GOTO --spell#130-- -5. IF SDF (1,1) >= 73 THEN GOTO --spell#80--; IF < 72 THEN GOTO 6; ELSE GOTO --spell#72-- -6. IF SDF (1,1) >= 49 THEN GOTO --spell#68--; IF < 48 THEN GOTO -spell#40--; ELSE GOTO 13 -7. IF SDF (1,1) >= 18 THEN GOTO 8; IF < 17 THEN GOTO 10; ELSE GOTO --spell#17-- -8. IF SDF (1,1) >= 34 THEN GOTO --spell#34--; IF < 33 THEN GOTO 9; ELSE GOTO --spell#33-- -9. IF SDF (1,1) >= 21 THEN GOTO --spell#24--; IF < 20 THEN GOTO --spell#18--; ELSE GOTO --spell#20-- -10. IF SDF (1,1) >= 10 THEN GOTO 11; IF < 9 THEN GOTO 12; ELSE GOTO --spell#9-- -11. IF SDF (1,1) = 12 THEN GOTO --spell#12--; ELSE GOTO --spell#10-- -12. IF SDF (1,1) >= 6 THEN GOTO --spell#6--; IF < 5 THEN GOTO --spell#3; ELSE GOTO --spell#5-- -13. IF SDF (1,1) >= 66 THEN GOTO --spell#66--; IF < 65 THEN GOTO 14; ELSE GOTO --spell#65-- -14. IF SDF (1,1) = 40 THEN GOTO --spell#40--; ELSE GOTO --spell#48-- diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Demon Armor (Utility)/dmnarmor.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Demon Armor (Utility)/dmnarmor.exs deleted file mode 100644 index 29b8bd4..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Demon Armor (Utility)/dmnarmor.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Dependency (Utility)/Party Dependency.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Dependency (Utility)/Party Dependency.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 4722de4..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Dependency (Utility)/Party Dependency.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,222 +0,0 @@ - -MAKING THE PARTY DEPENDENT ON SOME SUBSTANCE - -A BoE Programming Sequence by Brett Bixler - -PURPOSE - -The purpose of this programming sequence is to make the party dependent on some substance for their survival. This particular example will use water as the dependent substance. You can substitute virtually any substance you desire, however. Please don't use this to make the party drug dependent. Drug dependency is a serious issue and should never be treated lightly, even in a fantasy game. The whole Scribbane issue in Exile III always bothered me a great deal. - - -SETUP - -Timers - -Set a Global General Timer, 1200 moves, CALL Global Spec 0 - - -Special Items - -Create 10 Special Items (1 = 1 Unit of Water to 10 = 10 Units of Water) -Special Item 1 Description = "You should replenish your supply as soon as possible!" -Special Item 2 Description = "You are running low." -Special Item 3 Description = "You are at 1/3 capacity." -Special Item 4 Description = "You are at slightly less than half capacity." -Special Item 5 Description = "You are at half capacity." -Special Item 6 Description = "You are at slightly more than half capacity." -Special Item 7 Description = "You are at roughly 2/3 capacity." -Special Item 8 Description = "You are at 3/4 capacity." -Special Item 9 Description = "You are at slightly less than full capacity." -Special Item 10 Description = "You are at full capacity." - -As the party uses up a Unit of Water (based on a set time interval) the current special item -(say Special Item 10) is removed and the next lowest Special Item (Special Item 9) is given to the party. -Finding a source of water at any time removes all Special Items 1-10, then gives the party Special Item 10. -In other words, the party fills up on water units. - - -Stuff Done Flags Needed - -SDF 240,0 is the counter for Units of Water the Party current is carrying. SDF 240,1 and 240,2 -are used to illustrate examples of water acquisition routines. - -When SDF 240,0 = 20 the party has 10 Units of water. -This counter is decremented by 1 via a global set timer interval until it reaches 10, -indicating no water remains. - -Finding a source of water at any time resets this counter to 20. - -The counter continues to decrement by 1 after the party runs out of water, causing the following effects: - -At SDF 240,0 = 10 there is no water. A warning message appears. - -At SDF 240,0 = 9 health damage occurs between 8-20 points. Another warning message appears. - -At SDF 240,0 = 8 health damage occurs between 18-50 points and the party is dumbfounded. -A final warning message appears. - -At SDF 240,0 = 7 the party dies. - - -Water Sources - -There are two types of water sources: limited and unlimited. -A limited source may be usable only one or possibly several times. -An unlimited source is usable indefinitely. - - -Creating a Limited Water Source - -To create a limited source, use a Stuff Done Flag of your choice, assign it an initial value, -and decrement it by 1 each time the party uses the source. When the SDF = 0, the source is depleted. -For example, if you were using SDF 240,1 at a limited water location and wanted water available -to the party only three times, you would set SDF 240,1 = 3 via a one-shot node -either at the beginning of the scenario, or when a special is stepped upon: - -0 One-Time and Set [240,2] -1 Set SDF 240,1=3 - -Then use this code sequence within the town/dungeon/outdoor location: - -0 IF SDF 240,1 >= 1 GOTO 2; IF < 1 THEN GOTO 1 -1 Display Msg. ("This water source has dried up! Too bad."); END -//Set Water Unit Counter to Max. -2 Set SDF 240,0=20 ("You top off your water supply! This water source is drying up; -it may not be of use in the future.") -//Now Call the Global Water Unit Routine. -3 Increment SDF 240,1 by -1 -4 Call Global Spec 0; END - - -Creating an Unlimited Water Source - -When the party arrives at an unlimited water source (a lake, river, etc.), use this code sequence: - -0 - Set SDF 240,0 = 20 ("You top off your water supply!") -1 - Call Global Spec 0; END - -Global Code - -//Sequence for using up a unit of water. Called every 1200 turns. -//Remove all Special Item Water Units. -0 Give Special Item 1 "1 Unit of Water" (Take Away) -1 Give Special Item 2 "2 Units of Water" (Take Away) -2 Give Special Item 3 "3 Units of Water" (Take Away) -3 Give Special Item 4 "4 Units of Water" (Take Away) -4 Give Special Item 5 "5 Units of Water" (Take Away) -5 Give Special Item 6 "6 Units of Water" (Take Away) -6 Give Special Item 7 "7 Units of Water" (Take Away) -7 Give Special Item 8 "8 Units of Water" (Take Away) -8 Give Special Item 9 "9 Units of Water" (Take Away) -9 Give Special Item 10 "10 Units of Water" (Take Away) - -//Determine & give current Units. -//10 Units -10 IF SDF 240,0 >= 20 GOTO 11; IF < 20 THEN GOTO 13 -11 Give Special Item 10 "10 Units of Water" (Give) -12 Display Sm Msg ("You have 10 Units of water."); GOTO 50 - -//9 Units -13 IF SDF 240,0 >= 19 GOTO 14; IF < 19 THEN GOTO 16 -14 Give Special Item 9 "9 Units of Water" (Give) -15 Display Sm Msg ("You have 9 Units of water."); GOTO 50 - -//8 Units -16 IF SDF 240,0 >= 18 GOTO 17; IF < 18 THEN GOTO 19 -17 Give Special Item 8 "8 Units of Water" (Give) -18 Display Sm Msg ("You have 8 Units of water."); GOTO 50 - -//7 Units -19 IF SDF 240,0 >= 17 GOTO 20; IF < 17 THEN GOTO 22 -20 Give Special Item 7 "7 Units of Water" (Give) -21 Display Sm Msg ("You have 7 Units of water."); GOTO 50 - -//6 Units -22 IF SDF 240,0 >= 16 GOTO 23; IF < 16 THEN GOTO 25 -23 Give Special Item 6 "6 Units of Water" (Give) -24 Display Sm Msg ("You have 6 Units of water."); GOTO 50 - -//5 Units -25 IF SDF 240,0 >= 15 GOTO 26; IF < 15 THEN GOTO 28 -26 Give Special Item 5 "5 Units of Water" (Give) -27 Display Sm Msg ("You have 5 Units of water."); GOTO 50 - -//4 Units -28 IF SDF 240,0 >= 14 GOTO 29; IF < 14 THEN GOTO 31 -29 Give Special Item 4 "4 Units of Water" (Give) -30 Display Sm Msg ("You have 4 Units of water."); GOTO 50 - -//3 Units -31 IF SDF 240,0 >= 13 GOTO 32; IF < 13 THEN GOTO 34 -32 Give Special Item 3 "3 Units of Water" (Give) -33 Display Sm Msg ("You have 3 Units of water."); GOTO 50 - -//2 Units -34 IF SDF 240,0 >= 12 GOTO 35; IF < 12 THEN GOTO 37 -35 Give Special Item 2 "2 Units of Water" (Give) -36 Display Sm Msg ("You have 2 Units of water."); GOTO 50 - -//1 Unit -37 IF SDF 240,0 >= 11 GOTO 38; IF < 11 THEN GOTO 40 -38 Give Special Item 1 "1 Unit of Water" (Give) ("You have only 1 Unit of water! -You better replenish your supply as soon as possible!") -39 Display Sm Msg ("You have 1 Unit of water."); GOTO 50 - -//Out of water -40 IF SDF 240,0 >= 10 GOTO 41; IF < 10 THEN GOTO 42 -41 Display Msg ("You are out of water! You better replenish your supply as soon as possible!"); GOTO 50 - -//Out of water a second time -42 IF SDF 240,0 >= 9 GOTO 43; IF < 9 THEN GOTO 44 -43 Do Damage 3d5 + 5; Type = Physical -("You are out of water! Thirst racks your bodies as dehydration set in! You better replenish your supply as soon as possible!"); GOTO 50 - -//Out of water a third time -44 IF SDF 240,0 >= 8 GOTO 46; IF < 8 THEN GOTO 49 -45 Do Damage 8d5 + 10; Type = Physical -("You are out of water! Thirst racks your bodies as severe dehydration continues! You are near death! You MUST replenish your supply as soon as possible!") -46 Affect Dumbfounding by 3 (Adds); GOTO 50 - -//Party is dead, Jim. -47 Kill/Raise Dead; Dust (Kill) -("Falling to your knees in a haze of dry agony, the world goes black around you... You die of dehydration.") -48 Kill/Raise Dead; Dust (Kill) -49 End Scenario; END - -//Decrement SDF 240,0 by 1 to indicate a drop in Units -50 Increment SDF 240,0 by -1 -//Play a swallowing sound -51 Play Sound 56; END - -Possible Variations - -Many exist. Here are the more obvious: - -* Instead of 10 units, use only 5 or less. Less coding, less use of Special Items. -The current programming sequence uses 1/5 of the available Special Items and a large chunk of global code. -This may cause difficulties in larger scenarios. - -* Prolong the agony of the party after they run out of the substance. -Currently, the party dies when lacking the substance after being checked three times. -With the current setup, you could add as many as 7 more checks. - -* Make the "punishment" for not having the substance more severe. - -* To increase the challenge, decrease the global timer from 1200 to 900, 700, etc. -This will increase the use of the substance. - -* Add code to turn the global timer off and on. -In this example, you may decide to check the water supply only in desert conditions. - -* Have the supply robbed from the party, forcing an immediate panic. Great chase possibilities here. - -* Instead of making the substance naturally available, force the party into quests, etc. to acquire it. -For example, oxygen for the Chlorine Swamps. - -* Provide places where only a Unit or two is available. - - -See the Code Sequence in Action - -The code sequence is programmed in the accompanying "Water" scenario, -Town 0 and the Global Code for the scenario. diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Dependency (Utility)/water.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Dependency (Utility)/water.exs deleted file mode 100644 index cb0a686..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Dependency (Utility)/water.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Doomguard Armor (Utility)/Armor.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Doomguard Armor (Utility)/Armor.txt deleted file mode 100644 index c84af8e..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Doomguard Armor (Utility)/Armor.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,9 +0,0 @@ -Doomguard Armor -v 2.0 - -Created by Zaloopa - -e-mail: zal_avoi@yahoo.com -webpage: http://www.zaloopa.com - -This is a utility to give your party some very powerful weapons. This is not intended for cheating through scenarios, it is intended for testing scenarios without using the debug, or for just general goofing off in a scenario you've already beaten. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Doomguard Armor (Utility)/armor.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Doomguard Armor (Utility)/armor.exs deleted file mode 100644 index 6bd8c36..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Doomguard Armor (Utility)/armor.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Drizzt's Coding Contest Entry (Utility)/WW_CODE1.EXS b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Drizzt's Coding Contest Entry (Utility)/WW_CODE1.EXS deleted file mode 100644 index b321a01..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Drizzt's Coding Contest Entry (Utility)/WW_CODE1.EXS and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Drizzt's Coding Contest Entry (Utility)/am_cloud.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Drizzt's Coding Contest Entry (Utility)/am_cloud.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 327c3ff..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Drizzt's Coding Contest Entry (Utility)/am_cloud.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,97 +0,0 @@ -Creating a Special Spell that Simulates An Anti-Magic Cloud Spell - -A BoE Programming Sequence by Chris Risberg - -PURPOSE - -The purpose of this sequence is to simulate an Anti-Magic Cloud cast by a monster. Special Spells -are of course widely used and well known, but this sequence, first used in my scenario Shadow Of -The Stranger, creates a new challenge for the party. - -The walls that block a party via a Can't Enter Special Node were first used (to my knowledge) by -Alcritas in his scenario Lamentations, and documented in the Designer's Forum article -"Some More Innovations". - -NOTES - -As there is no Special Node for placing an Anti-Magic Cloud, this is faked by placing a creature -in the walls around the party that radiates Anti-Magic fields. These creatures are invisible, have -no attacks, and set to radiate 100% of the time. As it is not intended that the party be able to -kill these creatures, they should be immune to everything and given maximum health and armor. -They need to be Hostile and able to move, otherwise they won't radiate any fields. - -In order to allow these creatures to move, the walls around the party (a narrow hallway is by far -the best application for this) need to be Walk Through, Opaque, but call a Can't Enter Local -Special Node. In this way the creatures can walk through the walls and radiate freely, but the -party is blocked. - -To prevent these creatures from leaving the walls, the terrain around them must be either Blocked -or have the Special Property Blocked To Monsters. This means that the hallway that the party is -in must also be Blocked to Monsters, and that "normal" monsters should also be blocked from the -squares next to these special walls, otherwise they too will be able to roam through these walls -as well. In the example included, there are monsters in the hallway with the party, but they -are given the Can't Move property to avoid this problem. - -LIMITATIONS - -As mentioned above, a narrow hallway is probably the best implementation for this special spell, -otherwise the party can easily move away from the Anti-Magic cloud. A two-square wide hallway -could also be used, with the monsters on either side. - -Caution should also be used with monsters nearby that can summon other creatures, something I -carelessly overlooked in my scenario. These summoned monsters could be placed next to the -special walls, creating "magical" Shades or Sliths or whatever that can seemingly walk through -walls. - -TOWN AND SPECIAL NODES - -Monsters of type 215 (see below) are sprinkled in the walls around the party where the effect is -desired, and given the property Special Encounter Group #2. The rest of the hostile monsters are -Special Encounter Group #1. - -Hallway is Blocked To Monsters, and any monsters that appear in the hallway (to block the party's -progress), must be set to Can't Move. Any open terrain on the other side of the walls must also -be Blocked To Monsters. - -Wall Properties: - -Terrain number: 249 -Terrain Type Name: Basalt wall -Terrain Blockage: Walk through, Opaque -Special Properties: Call local special -Number of special to call: 50 - -Monster Properties: - -Monster number: 215 -Monster type name: Basalt wall -level: 40 -health: 2500 -speed: 1 -type: Important -attacks: all 0 -attitude: Hostile A -Special Ability: Invisible -Create Monster/fields: Radiate antimagic fields 100% -Resistances: immune all - -37 LOOKING BLOCK GOTO 52 // Called when party steps on space in hallway (24,10) -52 Destroy All Monsters (Friendly) GOTO 38 // Not important for Special Spell sequence -38 One-Time Town Enc [22,6] 1, "You are attacked!" GOTO 42 // Place hostile monsters -42 Change Terrain 24,8 to 'Closed Portcullis' GOTO 33 // Party is trapped in hallway -33 Set SDF (22,5) = 0 GOTO 39 -39 Display Sm Msg "Empire Wizard Casts: Anti-Magic Cloud" GOTO 40 -40 Play Sound 25 GOTO 41 // Cast Mage Spell sound -41 One-Time Town Enc [-1,-1] 2, GOTO 44 // Places wall monsters -44 . . . // Nodes continue, but not relevant for AM Cloud special spell -50 Can't Enter (no enter) // Called whenever party moves into a wall around the hallway - -EXAMPLE - -Enter the fort (town 0) just to the west of the starting town, and pass through the portcullis -to start the battle! Do not play in Debug Mode, otherwise the wall monsters will not radiate -Anti-Magic clouds. In this example the monsters have been significantly weakened, but in my -scenario the Empire Centurion and the others in the hallway are rather tough, meaning the party -must spend several turns hacking, without the benefit of Major Blessing or Haste spells. - -Once you are finished, the exit is through the southern passage. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Drizzt's Coding Contest Entry (Utility)/day_night.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Drizzt's Coding Contest Entry (Utility)/day_night.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 7683112..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Drizzt's Coding Contest Entry (Utility)/day_night.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,103 +0,0 @@ -Creating a Scenario Clock and Towns That Alternate Between Day and Night - -A BoE Programming Sequence by Chris Risberg - -PURPOSE - -The purpose of this sequence is to create a reliable scenario clock that the designer can use to -track time in his or her scenario, and show day and night passing by having the party enter -different versions of towns, using Variable Town Entry. This was first extensively used in my -scenario Shadow Of The Stranger, and inspired by the scenario Election, by Nick Jones, where a -simpler (but still effective) version of day/night was used. - -NOTES - -In this implementation, "time" only passes outdoors. This is done to avoid the intricacies of a -day/night transition inside a town, which is rather difficult to do with the current Blades -engine. I chose to enter this version into the contest because of its simplicity and the fact -that it can be used or customized relatively easily by most developers. - -This code borrows the use of SDF (291,0) which was first used in Stareye's Spy's Quest, and is a part -of Skyle's Alternative Bladbase v1.3. This flag is used to create pseudo-random outdoor and cave -sounds, which I further enhanced to create different surface sounds, based on the time of day. -This is well documented in Skyle's Bladbase release, and is not repeated here. - -GLOBAL SPECIALS AND TIMERS - -BoE documentation states that a day in engine time is approximately 3700 moves. Therefore, the -clock timer should be called every 370 moves, effectively splitting the day into 10 pieces. -This was done in an attempt to keep day and night synchronized with the BoE engine Day counter, -but it has been reported this is not always the case. The designer should NOT assume that the -IF DAY REACHED? Special Node will always be consistent with this counter. - -SDF (200,0) is used as increment clock, and time of day or night check. - -SDF (200,1) is used as day/night flag, and for Variable Town Entry, -(200,1) = 0, day. -(200,1) = 1, night. - -SDF (291,0) is set based on the type of outdoors, -(291,0) = 1, surface - time messages. -(291,0) = 2, caves - no time messages. -(291,0) >= 2, elsewhere - no time messages. - -Day time is defined as (200,0) = 0 to 5, night time is 6 to 9. When (200,0) is incremented to 10, -it is immediately reset to 0. This is of course adjustable. - -Set Scenario Event Timer, 370 moves, call Global Special 0 - -0 Town Block (Can Enter), if not blocked GOTO 2 // Time does NOT pass in towns. - -2 Increment (200,0) by 1 GOTO 3 -3 IF (200,0) >= 7 THEN GOTO 5; if < 6 THEN STOP, ELSE GOTO 4 -4 FLIP (200,1) GOTO 7 -5 IF (200,0) >= 10 THEN GOTO 6; IF < 10 THEN STOP -6 SET (200,0) = 0 GOTO 4 -7 IF (200,2) >= 1 THEN STOP; IF < 1 THEN GOTO 8 // Transition messages can be turned off by setting (200,2) = 1 -8 IF (291,0) >= 2 THEN STOP; IF < 1 THEN STOP, ELSE GOTO 9 -9 IF (200,1) >= 1 THEN GOTO 10; IF < 1 THEN GOTO 11 -10 DISPLAY SM MSG "The sun sets. It's now dark outside." -11 DISPLAY SM MSG "The sun rises. Another day is here." - -TOWNS - -Any town that has day and night versions should use (200,1) as its Variable Town Entry Flag. -Plan carefully, as there are only ten slots available for this! - -The night version of the town must immediately proceed the day version. If town 11 is Warrior's -Grove during the day, then town 12 must be Warrior's Grove at night. In the example that comes -with this entry, Bobling (day) is town 1, and Bobling (night) is town 2. - -SPECIAL ITEMS - -You can also make a Special Item that allows the player to check the time, if the party is in a -location that would allow them to do so. - -Name Of Special Item = "What Time Is It?" -Special Item Description = "When you use this special item, you will be told what time of day or night it is." -When Used, call Global Special 16 - -16 IF (291,0) >= 3 THEN GOTO 65; IF < 2 THEN GOTO 18, ELSE GOTO 17 -17 DISPLAY SM MSG "You have no way to know what time it is here." -18 IF (200,0) >= 4 THEN GOTO 21; IF < 2 THEN GOTO 19, ELSE GOTO 20 -19 DISPLAY SM MSG "It's early in the morning." -20 DISPLAY SM MSG "The sun is high in the sky." -21 IF (200,0) >= 8 THEN GOTO 23; IF < 6 THEN GOTO 22, ELSE GOTO 24 -22 DISPLAY SM MSG "It's late in the day." -23 DISPLAY SM MSG "It's the middle of the night." -24 DISPLAY SM MSG "It's early in the evening." - -65 // Any further time messages, perhaps specific to location, can be determined and displayed here. - -EXAMPLE - -See towns 1 and 2 in the .exs file. You enter town one during the day, and if you leave and wait -long enough, night will come. Then re-enter the town, and the party will enter a different town, -requiring Light spells or torches, with new personalities, sleeping people, locked doors, or -however the designer wishes to change the town. - -As a tip for designers, I have found that, to minimize repeated town design, it is best to -finish the town drawing first, and any Special Node sequences that are required both during the -day and night. Then copy the town, so that the day and night versions look identical. At this -point it is easy to make customizations to the day or night without affecting the other, and -you won't have to draw the same building twice! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Erika's Tower (Utility)/Erika's Tower/erikatow.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Erika's Tower (Utility)/Erika's Tower/erikatow.exs deleted file mode 100644 index 7652ddd..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Erika's Tower (Utility)/Erika's Tower/erikatow.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Erika's Tower (Utility)/Erika's Tower/erikatowreadme.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Erika's Tower (Utility)/Erika's Tower/erikatowreadme.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 64ff65a..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Erika's Tower (Utility)/Erika's Tower/erikatowreadme.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -Erika's Tower: ------------------- - -An Utility Scenario by: S.M Adventurer - -Introduction: - -This is my remake of Erika's Tower from Exile 3. It may not look exactly the same but's that -just because of the many Blades of Exile limits. Some rooms may look smaller or bigger or might -have been moved. - -Important Details: - -- Erika has a personality set. It's not really that great right now, but feel free to modify -it as you please. - -- Be sure not to erase the sign with my name credit in Erika's Tower, near the southern -enterance of the tower. - -- Be sure to credit me if you do decide to use Erika's Tower in your scenario. - -If you wish to contact me, email me at: srmboe2@yahoo.com \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Exile 2 Replication (Utility)/Exile 2 Replication _/readme.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Exile 2 Replication (Utility)/Exile 2 Replication _/readme.txt deleted file mode 100644 index ce64175..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Exile 2 Replication (Utility)/Exile 2 Replication _/readme.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,32 +0,0 @@ -Thank you for downloading my replication project! This scenario is a hopefully complete terrain replication of all the 'Exile II, Chapter 1' towns and dungeons in a Blades of Exile format, so that you can use these towns in a BoE scenario setting. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS JUST A TERRAIN REPLICATION! THERE ARE NO MONSTERS AND HARDLY ANY SPECIALS IN THIS SCENARIO! -This scenario should not be opened in Blades of Exile, because your party will not be able to go anywhere. There is virtually nothing in the outdoors section (to be replicated later). Use the Scenario Editor! If you do decide to use these towns in a scenario, please let me know via e-mail (darobinbot@netscape.net). If you notice anything I might have missed during the replication process, please tell me, again, via e-mail. -Anyway, that's about it. I hope you can put these to good use! ---Robinator - -Town List -Town 0--Fort Draco-----------Medium -Town 1--Fort Ganrick---------Small -Town 2--Under Fort Draco-----Small (Accessible only through Fort Draco) -Town 3--Spider Cave----------Medium -Town 4--Tiny Slith Fort-------Small -Town 5--Swampy Cave--------Small -Town 6--Solberg's Tower------Small -Town 7--Clearing-------------Small -Town 8--Formello------------Large -Town 9--Isolated Home--------Small (Accessible only with 'Flight' spell) -Town 10-Cave of Motrax-------Medium -Town 11-Ruined Town---------Small (Accessible only through Formello) -Town 12-Island Hut-----------Small (Accessible only through Formello / boat needed) -Town 13-Lizard Lair----------Small -Town 14-Lizard Lair (L2)------Small (Accessible only through Lizard Lair) -Town 15-Little Vale----------Small -Town 16-Gunston Homestead---Small -Town 17-Hidden Nephilim Cave-Small (In outdoor secret passage directly north of Nephilim Castle) -Town 18-Brigand Lair (L2)-----Small (Accessible only through Verdant Valley) -Town 19-Aranea Web----------Medium -Town 20-Blasted Ruins--------Medium -Town 21-Nephilim Castle------Large -Town 22-Verdant Valley-------Large -Town 23-Fiery Pit-------------Small (Accessible only through Verdant Valley) - -P.S. Does anyone think an Exile replication contest at the Lyceum would be fun? \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Exile 2 Replication (Utility)/Exile 2 Replication _/replica.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Exile 2 Replication (Utility)/Exile 2 Replication _/replica.exs deleted file mode 100644 index 4c4ae19..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Exile 2 Replication (Utility)/Exile 2 Replication _/replica.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Fandore (Utility)/Fandore/Fandore.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Fandore (Utility)/Fandore/Fandore.exs deleted file mode 100644 index 7439645..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Fandore (Utility)/Fandore/Fandore.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Goblin Grotto, The (Utility)/Goblins Groto, The(utility)/GGrotto.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Goblin Grotto, The (Utility)/Goblins Groto, The(utility)/GGrotto.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 24947ea..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Goblin Grotto, The (Utility)/Goblins Groto, The(utility)/GGrotto.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,102 +0,0 @@ - - -"The Goblin Grotto" is a scenario trainer utility for -general use. Unlike other training scenarios, the Goblin -Grotto is designed for insertion INTO another scenario, -eliminating the need for an additional .exs file, useful -given the limited number the Blades of Exile game can display -at any given time. If you have any comments, questions, -concerns, or complains, feel free to contact me at: -klinkham@juno.com. - -You may use and modify "The Goblin Grotto" is any way -you see fit, so long as credit is given in your scenario, -or the scenario's documents. You may also freely distribute -this utility, so long as the distributed copy does not -vary in any way from the original. - -To use "The Goblin Grotto", create a large town in your -scenario, and choose the import function. Select town -#1, and choose ggrotto.exs from the menu. "The Goblin Grotto" -will have been imported into your scenario. - -Things of note: - -1. "The Goblin Grotto" uses SDFs 157,0 to 157,5. -Hopefully, these are random enough to prevent duplication -in your scenario. If not, you will have to change one -of the two duplicated flags. - -2. There are two NPCs in "The Goblin Grotto". If you -import 'Grotto' into a town # that is NOT #1, you will -need to adjust their personalities to the correct town #. -(Eg, if you import 'Grotto' into town # 13, change their -personalities #'s from 10 and 11, to 130 and 131 respectively.) - -3. "The Goblin Grotto" uses six monster classes: - -#1 Townsperson -#38 Goblin -#39 Goblin Fighter -#115 Wolf -#116 Worg -#169 Dryad - -If you have modified any of these monster classes, you may wish -to make alterations accordingly. - -4. "The Goblin Grotto" uses the following default items: - -#0 Gold, #1 Bread and Meat, #25 Torches - -If you have modified any of these items, you will likely -wish to make correcting alterations. -In the default settings, the party will receive 2500 gold, -50 food, and 6 torches at the start of the dungeon. In -addition, 5000 gold can be found in the Goblin's fort. - - -5. Fred the merchant will provide the following services in -the default setting: - -He will train the party. -He will identify items for 1 gold each. -He will buy all items. -He will sell all bronze melee weapons. -He will sell all bucklers (including the magic buckler) and -all regular shields except the magic shield. -He will sell both leather suits and all bronze suits of armor. -He will sell torches. -Fred will sell mage and priest spells, as well as alchemy -recipes. The default setting for each has him selling only -the first item in each list. -Fred also has a "unique item" he will sell. The default setting -for this is lamps. -All prices for Fred begin at -2- (pretty average) where appropriate. - -6. Idraine the Dryad will provide a reward for the party if -found, once all the Goblins/Worgs/Wolves are killed. The -default setting rewards the party with 1000 gold, and a -medium energy potion. To change this, adjust special -node #18. - -7. The main feature of "The Goblin Grotto" is that every time -an enemy is killed, a special node is called awarding the -party with a set number of experience points, allowing rapid -advancement. The utility allows for the setting of three -levels - easy, average, and hard. The easy setting gives -the party the bonus from special nodes #3, #5, and #7. -Average awards the party from special nodes #3 and #5, whereas -hard only give the party #3. - -Using the default settings, a beginner level party will -advance to levels 8-10 on hard, 12-14 on average, 16-18 -on easy. The utility allows the party to choose which -setting they want, the default is hard. - -8. Every creature's (both friendly and hostile) life flag -is set to the same value, so as soon as the party kills -any creature, and then leaves the town, is will be empty -when they return. - - diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Goblin Grotto, The (Utility)/Goblins Groto, The(utility)/grotto.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Goblin Grotto, The (Utility)/Goblins Groto, The(utility)/grotto.exs deleted file mode 100644 index d82d810..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Goblin Grotto, The (Utility)/Goblins Groto, The(utility)/grotto.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/High Level Party Maker (Utility)/HLPM.rtf b/BoEArchFull/Normal/High Level Party Maker (Utility)/HLPM.rtf deleted file mode 100644 index 1fb2c88..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/High Level Party Maker (Utility)/HLPM.rtf +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -{\rtf1\mac \deff29\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f3\fnil\fcharset77\fprq2 Courier;}{\f8\fnil\fcharset77\fprq2 Times;}{\f13\fnil\fcharset77\fprq2 Geneva;}{\f29\fnil\fcharset77\fprq2 Palatino;}}{\colortbl;\red0\green0\blue0; \red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green204\blue255;\red0\green221\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue136;\red0\green153\blue153;\red0\green119\blue0;\red204\green0\blue204; \red136\green0\blue0;\red153\green153\blue0;\red119\green119\blue119;\red187\green187\blue187;}{\stylesheet{\widctlpar \f29 \snext0 Normal;}{\*\cs10 \additive Default Paragraph Font;}}{\info{\title INSTRUCTIONS}{\author .}{\operator .} {\creatim\yr1998\mo1\dy13\hr21\min57}{\version1}{\edmins1}{\nofpages0}{\nofwords0}{\nofchars0}{\vern49231}}\margl1440\margr1440 \widowctrl\ftnbj\aenddoc\hyphcaps0\formshade \fet0\sectd \linex0\endnhere {\*\pnseclvl1\pnucrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl2\pnucltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl3\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl4\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl5\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (} {\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl7\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl8\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9 \pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain \qc\widctlpar \f29 {\i\f8\fs96 INSTRUCTIONS \par }{\f13\fs40 \par }{\b\f3 for using the \par amazingly useful, \par \ldblquote why didn\rquote t I think of that\rdblquote , \par Blades of Exile scenario designer\rquote s \par supplemental tool, the}{\b\f3\fs40 \par }{\f13\fs40 \par }{\i\f8\fs96 High Level Party Maker \par }\pard \widctlpar \par \par Text (C) 1998 by Tarl Roger Kudrick. \par This manual must be kept with, and distributed with, \par the UNMODIFIED VERSION OF the High Level Party Maker scenario. \par Modified version don\rquote t require this text. \par This text may not be changed in any way. \par \par \par \par {\b\ul SO WHAT\rquote S THIS ALL ABOUT? \par } \par \tab Ever wondered how you can make a high level scenario for Jeff Vogel\rquote s \ldblquote Blades of Exile\rdblquote game if you\rquote re never sure what level characters your players will have? Oh, sure, you could tell your players to use the Character Editor, but come on. It\rquote s not easy t o figure out exactly how many hit points, weapons, and such a character of any particular level should have. And a FEW people out there might take a request to use the editor as a license to cheat wildly. \par \par \tab Wouldn\rquote t you rather have some real say in what kind of party goes through your custom adventure? They can\rquote t ALL be for beginning parties, you know... \par \par \tab Enter the High Level Party Maker (HLPM). The HLPM is a tiny, one-dungeon, three-rooms-and-one-hallway scenario with a whole lot of special encounters that give the characters gold, experience points, weapons, spells... \par \par {\b\ul HOW MANY SPECIALS? HOW MUCH GOLD, XP, AND SUCH? \par } \par \tab That\rquote s entirely up to you! See, the HLPM is TOTALLY customizable. Anyone with even a little experience with the Scenario Editor will be able to alter the HLPM to fit the needs of any custom scenario. \par \par \tab The basic version of the HLPM comes with the features listed below. I emphasize again that, using the scenario editor, you can alter any of these features any way you want. Since it\rquote s easier to get rid of things when making scenarios than it is to add them, I\rquote ve put in more special encounters and the like than you may need. So if there are too many special encounters for your needs, erase some. \par \par \tab The basic version of the HLPM comes with: \par \tab \par \tab 1) a \ldblquote special\rdblquote that gives 25,000 gold (amount modifiable by you, of course) \par \tab 2) Twenty one-use-only \ldblquote specials\rdblquote that give roughly 140 experience points to each member of the party (more on what \ldblquote roughly\rdblquote means in a moment) \par \tab 3) A trainer \par \tab 4) Eight salespeople: an armorer, a weaponsmith, three \ldblquote miscellaneous\rdblquote sellers, a priest for priest spells, a wizard for wizard spells, and a witch for alchemy, and \par \tab 5) A way out that calls an \ldblquote end of scenario\rdblquote special node, takes away all excess gold from the party, and then gives them the amount YOU want them to start with (currently set at 5,000). \par \par \tab Players going through the scenario should take only a few minutes in turning a party of first-level characters into a party that is adequately set up for your scenario. And it shouldn\rquote t take you much more than fifteen minutes or so to customize the HLPM to fit any scenario of any level you want. (Very high level scenarios may take a bit more work--see below.) \par \par {\b\ul WHAT DO YOU MEAN, \ldblquote ROUGHLY\rdblquote 140 EXPERIENCE POINTS? \par } \par \tab I don\rquote t like this either. \par \tab The \ldblquote Blades of Exile\rdblquote game, apparently, has severe limits on just how many experience points can be given out with one \ldblquote affect experience\rdblquote special node. The limit seems to start at 150 x.p., and then decrease as characters get more powerful. This limitat ion is terribly unfortunate, for it means that making characters gain, say, 3,000 x.p. really fast (to get them to 25th-30th level right away) isn\rquote t easy. You will need a LOT of \ldblquote affect experience\rdblquote special nodes to get characters from 1st level to 30th. \par \tab I was greatly disturbed by this finding. I was personally hoping that, much like with gold, where one special encounter can give the party a ton of gold, I could set up one special encounter to give the party a ton of experience. Currently, the game doesn \rquote t work that way--hence the need for 20 one-shot nodes. \par \tab Of course, if you only want your scenario to be for medium-level characters, that\rquote s fine. And if 20 is too many nodes, just remove some with the \ldblquote erase special\rdblquote button on the terrain editor. If 20 is too few, you\rquote re in for some work. \par \par {\b\ul \par \par WHY ARE THERE THREE \ldblquote MISCELLANEOUS\rdblquote SALESPEOPLE?} \par \par \tab Because when you give a seller a list of items for sale, the items have to be an unbroken string from the list of items in the Blades of Exile editor. (Exception: random item sellers, whose lists of random items could be cleverly manipulated so that all four lists show the exact same items. That\rquote s how some people sell torches AND lockpicks AND gems, even though those items are not adjacent in the game\rquote s item list.) \par \par {\b\ul HOW DO I BUNDLE THE HLPM WITH MY CUSTOM SCENARIO?} \par \par \tab First, download the HLPM. Then make a COPY of it and mess with that. You may name this copy anything you want, but remember that it has to be in the DOS-style 8.3 filename format, with \ldblquote .exs\rdblquote as the suffix, or Blades of Exile won \rquote t recognize it. \par \tab I would rename this new, customized copy to fit the name of the scenario you\rquote re using it with. For instance, I\rquote m working on a scenario for 10th-level characters called \ldblquote Islands of the Wheel\rdblquote , and I\rquote m going to rename \ldblquote hlpm.exs\rdblquote into \ldblquote islahlpm.exs\rdblquote and give the new file the same custom icon as my custom scenario\rquote s going to have, just for good measure. That way if this thing catches on, people won\rquote t have eight different versions of the HLPM on their drive and getting all of them confused with one another. \par \tab When you put your custom scenario on the Net, include the customized HLPM in the same folder. Then leave instructions to run a brand-new first-level party through your custom HLPM to get them ready for your custom scenario. \par \tab Don\rquote t worry about the players failing to use the HLPM right. Instructions appear during the use of the HLPM. Try it, it\rquote s fun. \par \par {\b\ul IF I USE THE HLPM FOR MY CUSTOM SCENARIO, DO I HAVE TO GIVE YOU CREDIT?} \par \par \tab Silly person! I\rquote ve already taken care of that. My name is on the HLPM scenario details text. So your conscience is clear. \par \par {\b\ul ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?} \par \par \tab Of course! Oh, you mean about the High Level Party Maker. Well, probably not. But if there is, then write me at \par \par \tab tarl@access.digex.net \par \par \tab and I\rquote ll help you out. \par \par \tab It sounds a lot weirder and more difficult than it really is. Download it (from the custom scenario section of www.spidweb.com, Jeff Vogel\rquote s \ldblquote Spiderweb Software\rdblquote site) and try it. Or tell me you want a copy and I\rquote ll e-mail you one. I\rquote ll also see if I can\rquote t put it on my own FTP site. Really, use the HLPM with a first-level party of your own and you\rquote ll see how simple it all is. Your players will thank you for it. I know I will! \par \par --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \par Release date for Version 1.0.0: January 13, 1998 \par \par No known bugs. \par } \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/High Level Party Maker (Utility)/hlpm.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/High Level Party Maker (Utility)/hlpm.exs deleted file mode 100644 index be3b7cc..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/High Level Party Maker (Utility)/hlpm.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Nexus, The (Utility)/Nexus, The/Nexus.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Nexus, The (Utility)/Nexus, The/Nexus.exs deleted file mode 100644 index e55bc1e..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Nexus, The (Utility)/Nexus, The/Nexus.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Nexus, The (Utility)/Nexus, The/Nexus.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Nexus, The (Utility)/Nexus, The/Nexus.txt deleted file mode 100644 index c0d27ab..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Nexus, The (Utility)/Nexus, The/Nexus.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,141 +0,0 @@ -The Nexius is a testing land for adventurers. - -Parties can enter the towers and see just how effective their defensive spells are against Affect Party - (Curse, Disease, Dumbfound, Poison, remove Invulnerability, Slow, etc.). - -The Defensive spells - like Major Haste, Major Blessing, Protection, Restore Mind, Cure All, Bless Party, Avatar, etc - may be cumulative. I know casting a lot of Bless Partys can make it last over 80 rounds and I'm sure there has to be maximum Blessing effect (for the to hit percentage, extra damage, and damage reduced from attacks). - -The towers are self-explanatory. The officials have information as well as the runes display a small message as you step on them. - -Fighting monsters: - The Tower of Combat is the only place with monsters. The designer has to use the Scenario Editor to change the town encounter groups 1 (within the 4 runes) and 2 (usually near the middle of the tower). - - As these are One-time place town encounters, you need to reset the towns in any of the other towers by pressing ">" - this should allow repeated testing with the encounter group in the Tower of Combat. Setting the flag to 0 doesn't work, this 250 thing truly makes it a one-time thing. - - Ideal use of this part of The Nexus: - - Use the Scenario Editor to change the monsters (type, number, placement) - Talk to the official to set up the encounters (group 1, group 2, eliminate all monsters, or play on the runes) - Step on the runes and observe the effects - Use time and Defensive spells to remove the effects - - If you want, use the portals to stairway to the Tower of Combat and attack the desired group of monsters - - -Designing Affect Party special spells - A designer can take a typical party that would be in the scenario through the towers and see what Affect Party special spells would do - for example, a Curse 7 and Slow 3 before the party fights 7 Vahnatai (encounter group 2). - - Of course, since these spells are considered Mage or Priest level 8 or higher, they would be used by only the very high level hostile spell casters (Erika, Rentar-Ihrno, Order mages, Dragons, etc.) - - -The Crater of Sounds is self-explanatory, talk to Echoer. - - -The sounds of Blades of Exile - - 11 - boom 3 Fast Booms - 87 - attk Attack - Bite - 86 - Attack - Claw - 88 - Attack - Slime - 89 - Attack - Zap - 1 - beep Beep - low - 0 - Beep - high - 4 - bles Bless noise - 48 - boat Boat move - 8 - bubb Bubbles (brewing potions) - 34 - butt Button press 1 - 37 - Button press 2 - 15 - creg Cash register - 25 - cast Cast mage spell - 24 - Cast priest spell - 6 - chew Chewing - 76 - chrp Chirp 1 - 77 - Chirp 2 - 91 - Chirp 3 - 58 - door Open door - 59 - Close door - 9 - Lock click - 72 - club Club - 38 - coin Coin on counter - 39 - Coins jingling - 75 - cold Cold damage - 3 - cogh Cough (PC at 0 hp) - 17 - Cough - short (being poisoned) - 97 - dama Damage - Uh - 7 - cool Cool (PC level gain) - 42 - Dang (acid damage) - 41 - Darn (failed lockpicked door) - 66 - dise Disease - 65 - dran Draining noise (scared uh uh) - 78 - drip Drip 1 - 79 - Drip 2 - 95 - entr Enter dungeon - 5 - expl Explosion - 73 - fire Fire impact - 74 - Fireball swoosh - 85 - gall Gallop - 32 - ghit Getting hit 1 - 33 - Getting hit 2 - 46 - grwl Growl - 67 - huhm Huh? - 62 - Mmmmmm. - 68 - idns Identify noise - 94 - levr Lever - 12 - lbow Longbow - 51 - mnos Magic noise 1 - 52 - Magic noise 2 - 53 - Magic noise 3 - 98 - misl Missile hit - 44 - mbre Monster breathe - 27 - mdie Monster dying 1 - 29 - Monster dying 2 - 30 - Monster dying 3 - 31 - Monster dying 4 - 84 - neig Neigh - 45 - owho On who? - 63 - owww Ow (stepping on lava) - 90 - parl Paralyze - 13 - deth Party death sound - 21 - pcdy PC Dying - 54 - scrm Scream - 20 - yawn Yawn - 96 - Sleep - 60 - sbom Small boom (monster breaks a barrier) - 57 - spec Special noise - 36 - shel Spider Hello - 35 - Spider Hi - 64 - spit Spit - 23 - outd Start outdoor combat - 49 - step Step 1 - 50 - Step 2 - 47 - Walk - gravel - 55 - Walk - squish - 43 - ston Stoning noise - 61 - summ Summoning - 56 - swal Swallow - 18 - swda Sword - drawing - 93 - Sword - sheathe - 2 - Sword Swish - 19 - Sword swish - 69 - swdb Sword 1 - 70 - Sword 2 - 71 - Sword 3 - 10 - tele Teleportation sound - 40 - thnk Thank you very much - 14 - tmis Thrown missile - 16 - town Town entry - 28 - watr Waterfall (with scream of excitement) - - -Animal sounds (click to look at them) - - 82 - Baa - 80 - Bark - 92 - Chicken - 26 - Gremlin laugh - 81 - Meow - 83 - Moo - 36 - Spider Hello - 35 - Spider Hi - - - 22 - N/A Opening music (Can't call this sound) diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.exs deleted file mode 100644 index d638bab..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 8984c17..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,57 +0,0 @@ -Alternate Party Maker -by Ryan Thompson - -This party builder was meant to be an alternative to Tarl Kudrick's party builder, as it goes more in detail and requires the party to complete a short combat section. This is to assure that the party is ready to go into your scenario. There is no password, just don't edit out the part of the intro text that gives me credit. - -Instructions to designers: -¥All places in the party maker where dialog boxes say {scenario name}, you should fill in your scenario name. -¥Change the name of utility.exs to something that connects with your scenario. For example: If your scenario is lostguys.exs, this file should be something like lostgupm.exs. -¥Change the scenario's graphic to match the one that you gave your scenario. If your scenario uses the graphic with the sword in the rock, this one should too. -¥In the scenario Read-Me file, warn the party that gold is easily wasted. - -The scenario was beta-tested by Olivier Monnin and Janet Cone. - -Special thanks to -- Andrew Barton and Dale Mertes - -If any bugs are found, email me at thompson@ziplink.net - -Version History ---------------- -2.1.0 -- -Again Edited Dark Wyrm Lords at Request of Alex Kane -Removed Useless Items -Changed Prices of Items -Corrected Item Abilities -Corrected Zog -Corrected Dialogue -Fixed 'Buy' Buttons For Several Salesmen -Edited Scenario Information -Changed Gold Levels Again -Changed Experience Nodes -Corrected Inconsistencies -Corrected Another SDF Glitch -Made More User-Friendly - -2.0.0 -- -Revamped Combat Monsters -Made Combats Easier -Made Teleportation Smoother -Fixed SDF Glitch -Fixed Minor Bugs -Synchronized Novah -Added Dialogue -Adjusted Item Costs -Changed Items Sold -Added More Gold -Fixed Inconsistencies -Added to Nodes -Enhanced General Feel - -1.2.0 -- -Toned Down Dark Wyrm Lords -Upload to Web -Second Release - -1.0.1 -- -Fixed Major Bugs -First Release \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Portal, The (Utility)/Portal_1/The Portal.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Portal, The (Utility)/Portal_1/The Portal.txt deleted file mode 100644 index eb904b5..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Portal, The (Utility)/Portal_1/The Portal.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,44 +0,0 @@ -THE PORTAL by Bain-Ihrno - - Thank you for taking a look at my Portal utility. Here's -how it works. You will need to indicate this in your -scenario if you use it. - - There are two panels. The first panel has two options, -the second has 5. Different settings cause the portal -to take you to different places. There are 10 destinations -you can go to. I put in random scenes in the utility -so you can try the portal out. Here is a list: - -0,0 = Town 1 -0,1 = Town 2 -0,2 = Town 3 -0,3 = Town 4 -0,4 = Town 5 -1,0 = Town 6 -1,1 = Town 7 -1,2 = Town 8 -1,3 = Town 9 -1,4 = Town 10 - ------------------------- - -In your scenario, it will actually take you to the towns, -not just scenes, of course! - -You are allowed to make any additions/changes to the utility -if you decide to use it. For example, you can build a -town around the portal. You can change the grass to cave floor! -You can even make it so the party can't enter the control -room without paying/completing a quest/etc! - -If you're making a larger scenario, and you're skilled -with the editor too, you are more than welcome to add -more destinations on your own. - -Of course, please give me credit if you use the portal. -Thank you. - -Enjoy the utility, and check out all the towns! - -Bain-Ihrno (bihrno@yahoo.com) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Portal, The (Utility)/Portal_1/portal.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Portal, The (Utility)/Portal_1/portal.exs deleted file mode 100644 index a2f43c4..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Portal, The (Utility)/Portal_1/portal.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Shopping Scenario (Utility)/ashop.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Shopping Scenario (Utility)/ashop.exs deleted file mode 100644 index 599bdc2..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Shopping Scenario (Utility)/ashop.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Sound Showcase (Utility)/SOUNDS.EXS b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Sound Showcase (Utility)/SOUNDS.EXS deleted file mode 100644 index da9da9a..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Sound Showcase (Utility)/SOUNDS.EXS and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Sound Showcase (Utility)/SoundsReadme.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Sound Showcase (Utility)/SoundsReadme.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 23a022b..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Sound Showcase (Utility)/SoundsReadme.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ -Sound Showcase Readme v.1.3.0 - -This is the second release of this utility. I've added a lot, including this readme. Other -additions include a small graphics file, more Logical Combinations, and the Sound String -Generation Laboratory. - -I also changed the alignment of the sounds in the Buttons Galore rooms so that it is easier to -navigate them in order. Portals are auto staircases for easier navigation as well. (After waiting -for the first 10-20 teleporting graphics and sounds I decided it best to bypass this in favor of -ease.) - -In the Generation Lab you can choose up to ten sounds to play in a row be they the same or -different. Set-up takes a significant bit of time but it sure beats entering it into the editor, -quiting the editor, starting the game, and fighting through to the place where you have it set up. - -Most of the scenarios that I've played really lack in the use of sounds and I hope that this -utility will open the way for more designers to choose to use sound to enhance their games. - -If you have any questions, comments, or bug reports, please send them to me at -tracihedlund@charter.net. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Sound Showcase (Utility)/sounds.bmp b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Sound Showcase (Utility)/sounds.bmp deleted file mode 100644 index a980ec8..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Sound Showcase (Utility)/sounds.bmp and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Starcode (Utility)/starcode.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Starcode (Utility)/starcode.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 41e04c3..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Starcode (Utility)/starcode.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,185 +0,0 @@ -Blades Coding Contest Entry -By: Stareye - -This entry contains five pieces of code. All are accessed within the Global Special nodes. They are as follows: - -0-5 -- Simple Special Spell -6-14 -- Simple Counterspell -15-51 -- Complex Counterspell/Special Spell Sequence -52-62 -- Soul Crystal (Conditional spells) -63-69 -- NPC Town Encounter Saver - -Demonstrations of the first four sequences can be accessed simply by playing the scenario. The fifth, the NPC Town Encounter Saver, does not lend itself to demonstration because it prides itself on its ability NOT to be noticed so it is not included. Note that only the global special nodes and the demonstration itself are to be judged. This does not include the internal mechanics (i.e. the town nodes), but does include their execution. - -*** Simple Special Spell *** - -The purpose of this sequence is to illustrate perhaps one of the simplest sequences of special spells producable. Basically, the engine calls a sequence of nodes that simulates the casting of a spell. This is generally called during a battle. The sequence is connected to a timer and is recalled every so often until the monster that is "casting" the spell dies. - -This specific spell is called 'Fireblast' which damages the party with fire. - -100,0 -- Monster L/D - -0 - IF SDF 100,0 = 0 THEN GOTO 1; ELSE END -1 - Disp Sm Msg ("Wizard casts: Fireblast") -2 - Play Sound -3 - Do Damage -4 - Start General Timer, x moves, CALL 0; END - -* The 'Play Sound' and the 'Do Damage' nodes have been left blank in this example because which sound is played is the designer's preference. Suggested sounds are 24 or 25 which are cast Priest and Mage spells respectively. -* Note that you may wish to call a One-Time Place Town Enc node before this sequence to place the monster that is casting the spell. - -5 - Set SDF 100,0 = 1; END - -* This is the flag you want attached to the monster. Note that it is possible to just have the flag set through the Advanced Monster Details, but it is often nice to display a message after the monster is killed. Also note that the flags in the Advanced Monster Details have been known to fail periodically for unknown reasons. - -*** Simple Counterspell *** - -If monsters can cast these evil special spells, it would be nice to provide a way to block them. Now there is! The counterspell is simply a flag that is checked upon the casting of the special spell. If the flag indicates the party has the counterspell, the special spell is interrupted. - -100,0 -- Monster L/D -105,0 -- Have Counterspell? -0 - No; 1 - Yes - -6 - IF SDF 100,0 = 0, THEN GOTO 7; ELSE END -7 - Disp Sm Msg ("Wizard casts: Fireblast") -8 - Play Sound -9 - IF SDF 105,0 = 1, THEN GOTO 12; ELSE GOTO 10 -10 - Do Damage -11 - Start General Timer; x moves, CALL 6; END -12 - Disp Sm Msg ("Spell Countered!") -13 - Play Sound; END - -* The sequence begins much as the previous one did with the monster "casting" the spell. -* However, before the PCs receive the ill effects, the engine checks SDF 105,0 to see if the party has the counterspell. -* If the party does not have the counterspell, the special spell proceeds as in the last entry. -* If the party does have the counterspell, instead of the effects, the party is notified that the special spell has been countered and the sequence terminates since there is no point to casting a spell again that will be countered. -* An excellent sound is the magical boom (sound 53) after the counter. -* Note that it may be desireable to have the counterspell be delivered on a percentage chance by using an IF Random Number? node. You would probably want the sequence to repeat after the spell is countered in this case. - -14 - Set SDF 105,0 = 1; END - -* This is the special that gives the counterspell. It's pretty simple. -* Note that you could make this more elaborate by making a book on a pedestal and implementing mage lore checks. - -*** Complex Special Spell/Counterspell Sequence *** - -The best way to understand special spells is to actually see them in action in a fairly complex way. This sequence is much like the previous one, however, it is a bit more complex. Basically, the monster "casts" its special spells, but this time it has three (Arctic Fury, Excommunicate, Mindshock) of them at its disposal. There is a 25% chance of each being cast and a 25% chance of the monster "resting" and not casting a spell during that cycle. - -In addition, counterspells are worked into the example. Once a special spell is countered, a sequence will prevent it from being cast again and instead randomly cast another spell that has not been countered. The sequence only terminates if all the special spells are countered or the monster is killed. - -Note that you can play the scenario to see this variation worked out. - -110,0 -- Monster L/D - -111,0 -- Have Arctic Fury Counterspell? -111,1 -- Have Excommunicate Counterspell? -111,2 -- Have Mindshock Counterspell? - -112,0 -- Arctic Fury Blocked? -112,1 -- Excommunicate Blocked? -112,2 -- Mindshock Blocked? - -15 - IF SDF 110,0 = 0, THEN GOTO 16; ELSE END -16 - IF Random Number? < 50 THEN GOTO 17; ELSE GOTO 34 -17 - IF Random Number? < 50 THEN GOTO 18; ELSE GOTO 27 -18 - IF SDF 112,0 = 0, THEN GOTO 19; ELSE GOTO 41 -19 - Disp Sm Msg ("Wizard casts: Arctic Fury") -20 - Play a Sound (25) -21 - IF SDF 111,0 = 1, THEN GOTO 24; ELSE GOTO 22 -22 - Do Damage (Ice) -23 - Start General Timer; 5 moves, CALL 15; END -24 - Set SDF 112,0 = 1 -25 - Disp Sm Msg ("Spell Countered!") -26 - Play a Sound (53), GOTO 23 -27 - IF SDF 112,1 = 0, THEN GOTO 28; ELSE GOTO 45 -28 - Disp Sm Msg ("Wizard casts: Excommunicate") -29 - Play a Sound (24) -30 - IF SDF 111,1 = 1, THEN GOTO 33; ELSE GOTO 31 -31 - Affect Curse (4) -32 - Affect Slow (4); GOTO 23 -33 - Set SDF 112,1 = 1; GOTO 25 -34 - IF Random Number? < 50 THEN GOTO 35; ELSE GOTO 23 -35 - IF SDF 112,2 = 0, THEN GOTO 36; ELSE GOTO 48 -36 - Disp Sm Msg ("Wizard casts: Mindshock") -37 - Play a Sound (53) -38 - IF SDF 111,2 = 1, THEN GOTO 40; ELSE GOTO 39 -39 - Affect Dumbfounding (2); GOTO 23 -40 - Set SDF 112,2 = 1; GOTO 25 -41 - IF Random Number? < 50 THEN GOTO 42; ELSE GOTO 44 -42 - IF SDF 112,1 = 0, THEN GOTO 28; ELSE GOTO 43 -43 - IF SDF 112,2 = 0, THEN GOTO 36; ELSE END -44 - IF SDF 112,2 = 0, THEN GOTO 36; ELSE GOTO 42 -45 - IF Random Number? < 50 THEN GOTO 46; ELSE GOTO 47 -46 - IF SDF 112,0 = 0, THEN GOTO 19; ELSE GOTO 42 -47 - IF SDF 112,2 = 0, THEN GOTO 36; ELSE GOTO 46 -48 - IF Random Number? < 50 THEN GOTO 49; ELSE GOTO 50 -49 - IF SDF 112,0 = 0, THEN GOTO 19; ELSE GOTO 42 -50 - IF SDF 112,1 = 0, THEN GOTO 28; ELSE GOTO 49 - -51 - Set SDF 110,0 = 1; END - -* The node sequence is fairly self-explanatory (if you know how special spells and counterspells work) until you reach 40. -* In case it is not, the concept is as follows: The engine randomly assigns the cycle to one of three subcycles, one for each special spell. Note there is a fourth which simply returns the cycle to the timer to repeat the loop. -* In each subcycle, the engine checks to see if the respective special spell has been countered. If so, it jumps to nodes 40-50 which assign another special spell. If not, the monster casts the spell. Before the effects, the engine checks to see if the party has the appropriate counterspell. If they do, the spell is countered and the engine takes note that the spell was countered so it will not be cast should the subcycle be selected again. If they do not have the counterspell, the effects occur and the engine returns to the timer to select a new subcycle and repeats until the monster is killed. -* Nodes 40-50 are fairly complicated and difficult to explain. Basically, it is split into three parts, one for each special spell subcycle. These randomly assign one of the other two special spells to be cast. Before casting it, however, the engine checks to see if that one too has been countered. If so, it selects the other, if not, the other spell is cast. If all spells have been countered, then the sequence will terminate as there is no reason to cast any further spells. The purpose of this is to give the monster some artificial intelligence in casting its special spells and to stop annoying the play with constant "Spell Countered!" messages. -* Note that 40-50 seem kind of messy at first glance, often having redundant checks. The purpose of this design was to limit the node usage. As these sequences tend to long, it is a good idea to save as much space as possible. -* Node 51 is called when the monster is killed. - -*** Soul Crystal (Conditional Spells) *** - -One of the features lacking in the Blades Editor is the Soul Crystal. For those who have not played the Exile trilogy, the Soul Crystal was a special item which was necessary to have in order to cast Capture Soul and Simulacrum. Now it is possible to simulate a Soul Crystal. - -115,0 - Know Capture Soul? -115,1 - Know Simulacrum? - -Special Item 0 - Soul Crystal - -// Call this sequence when you find Capture Soul (not in a shop) - -52 - Set SDF 115,0 = 1 ("You learned Capture Soul!") -53 - If Have Special Item 0, THEN GOTO 54; ELSE END -54 - Give Mage Spell (Capture Soul); END - -// Call this sequence when you find Simulacrum (not in a shop) - -55 - Set SDF 115,1 = 1 ("You learned Simulacrum!") -56 - If Have Special Item 0, THEN GOTO 57; ELSE END -57 - Give Mage Spell (Simulacrum); END - -// Call this sequence when you find the Soul Crystal - -58 - Give Special Item 0 ("You found a Soul Crystal!") -59 - IF SDF 115,0 = 1 THEN GOTO 60; ELSE GOTO 61 -60 - Give Mage Spell (Capture Soul) -61 - IF SDF 115,1 = 1 THEN GOTO 62; ELSE END -62 - Give Mage Spell (Simulacrum); END - -* Basically what the first two sequences do is record via a flag that the spell was found but does not actually give the spell unless the party has a Soul Crystal. -* The third sequence gives the Soul Crystal and checks to see if the party has located the other two spells and actually gives them if they have already found them. -* Note that you cannot sell these spells in shops for this to work. -* Also this can be applied to all sorts of other things beyond spells such as special items and such. - -*** NPC Town Enc Saver *** - -NPCs have become very popular recently. Several designers have complained that the number of NPCs that they could use was heavily limited by the number of Town Monster Encounters available. This sequence eliminates that problem by only requiring one Town Encounter. It does this by placing all of the NPCs in one encounter and then destorying any that are not in the party. This all occurs so fast that the player does not notice the unwanted NPCs. - -This sequence should be placed in the scenario specials so it can be called conveniently at the start of every battle. - -120,0 - NPC 1 -120,1 - NPC 2 -120,2 - NPC 3 - -Values: -0 - Not joined party -1 - In party -2 - Dead - -63 - One-Time Place Town Enc (Place NPCs) -64 - IF SDF 120,0 = 1, THEN GOTO 66; ELSE GOTO 65 -65 - Destroy Monster (NPC 1) -66 - IF SDF 120,1 = 1, THEN GOTO 68; ELSE GOTO 67 -67 - Destroy Monster (NPC 2) -68 - IF SDF 120,2 = 1, THEN END; ELSE GOTO 69 -69 - Destory Monster (NPC 3) - -* Note this sequence is designed for three NPCs. This number can be expanded simply by continuing the sequence. diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Starcode (Utility)/stareye.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Starcode (Utility)/stareye.exs deleted file mode 100644 index fb95ff6..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Starcode (Utility)/stareye.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Staten Library (Utility)/Staten Library, The/LIBRARY.EXS b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Staten Library (Utility)/Staten Library, The/LIBRARY.EXS deleted file mode 100644 index cdb4cca..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Staten Library (Utility)/Staten Library, The/LIBRARY.EXS and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Staten Library (Utility)/Staten Library, The/library.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Staten Library (Utility)/Staten Library, The/library.txt deleted file mode 100644 index a383420..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Staten Library (Utility)/Staten Library, The/library.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,51 +0,0 @@ -The Staten Library -------------------- - -By: S.M Adventurer - -Version v1.01 - - -This is the huggest library in the world! It has 3 floors. Outside, there is a inn that you can -rest at. To enter the library, you will need to buy a pass from Sara. She lives to the west. -In the library, you can learn some spells and recipes and things. It is a very huge place. - -To people who will like to use the Staten Library in -their scenario: ------------------------------------------------------ - -If you want to use the Staten Library in your scenario, that's find with me. But please do -these things: - -1. You can just use one floor, but be sure to put in the special item for that level. - -2. If you want to use all three floors, be sure to create the three special items. - -3. If you want, you can delete the three special items, and the special nodes in the library -that use them. - -4. If your using just one level, delete the stairway to the next level. - -5. Don't mess with the personaliies, because that will really ruin the library. - -6. If you find a bug, tell me please. - -7. Please credit me if you do use the Staten Library in your scenario. - -The List of the Three Special Items: -------------------------------------- - -The Staten Library Pass - This will let you into the library. Buy from Sara to the west of the -enterace to the library. - -Museum Ticket - This ticket lets you into the museum on the lower level of the library. Buy -from Ticket Woman right near the enterace to the museum. - -Private Collection Pass - This pass lets you into the private collection on thhe upper level -of the library. Buy from Greta, right near enterace to the private collection. - - ----------------------------------------- -Enjoy your visit to the Staten Library! ----------------------------------------- - diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Starter Kit (TM) (Utility)/tower.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Starter Kit (TM) (Utility)/tower.exs deleted file mode 100644 index b77e1d7..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Starter Kit (TM) (Utility)/tower.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Starter Kit (TM) (Utility)/tower.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Starter Kit (TM) (Utility)/tower.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 92f0156..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Starter Kit (TM) (Utility)/tower.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,8 +0,0 @@ -Tower of Magi -By Terror's Martyr - - I guess you couldn't really call this a scenario, but it is a great place for one to start. I made all of the Tower of Magi in exile 1.0 (except for Linda's Lab with a small sub-quest,) and that includes dialogue, nodes, and terrain. A lot of Tower remakes have sucked tremendously, but I think mine is okay. The password is 0, so that's pretty easy to remember. Play with it, bend it around, add a second floor! Do whatever you want, but if you decide to start a scenario off of it, please give me a bit of credit! This piece of text will do nicely: -Tower of Magi section by Terror's Martyr -http://www.geocities.com/terrorsmartyr/ - -Thank you for your patronage! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility (SM Adventurer) (Utility)/Tower of Magi SM/TOWRMAGI.EXS b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility (SM Adventurer) (Utility)/Tower of Magi SM/TOWRMAGI.EXS deleted file mode 100644 index 039a150..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility (SM Adventurer) (Utility)/Tower of Magi SM/TOWRMAGI.EXS and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility (SM Adventurer) (Utility)/Tower of Magi SM/towrmagi.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility (SM Adventurer) (Utility)/Tower of Magi SM/towrmagi.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 5759fa6..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility (SM Adventurer) (Utility)/Tower of Magi SM/towrmagi.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,26 +0,0 @@ -Tower of Magi Scenario Utility v1.01: ---------------------------------------- - -By S.M Adventurer - -This is my Tower of Magi. Feel free to use it in your scenario, but do not erase the -name credit sign in the hallway near the enterance. - -The scenario is unpassworded, so feel free to modify it as you please. - -The Tower contains personality nodes and Stuff Done Flags, so you will need to modify -those if you choose to use this Tower of Magi in your scenario. - -Anyway, I hope you will find this utility useful. - - - -My Website: http://srmboe0.tripod.com - -Contact Information: - -Email Address: srmboe2@yahoo.com - -Updates: - -v1.01 - Fixed a few bugs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility, The Fifth (Bain-Ihrno) (Utility)/magitowr.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility, The Fifth (Bain-Ihrno) (Utility)/magitowr.exs deleted file mode 100644 index d392493..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility, The Fifth (Bain-Ihrno) (Utility)/magitowr.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility, The Fifth (Bain-Ihrno) (Utility)/magitowr.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility, The Fifth (Bain-Ihrno) (Utility)/magitowr.txt deleted file mode 100644 index c575fa6..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi Utility, The Fifth (Bain-Ihrno) (Utility)/magitowr.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,35 +0,0 @@ -THE FIFTH TOWER OF MAGI by Bain-Ihrno - -Thanks for taking a look at this ToM. It is an (almost) -exact replica of E3's ToM. It is for use in your -scenario(s) (Why, oh why?) - -This does require extensive set-up, so... - -1. Create a NEW TOWN, and make it a large town. -2. Import Town 1 from magitowr.exs. -3. The characters are set up to have dialogue written, -but it isn't pre-written. You'll need to write your own -dialogue. -4. To set up the Robbery Curse in your scenario, go to Scenario -Event Timers, enter the desired number of moves, and then... - -STUFF DONE FLAG? -(1,6) -If Flag=1, call Combat Black (can enter). -If not blocked, call 'Do Damage.' - -Type a message, and enter the desired amounts of damage in. -Use whatever 'condition' specials you want. - -5. If you plan to use either portal in your scenario, make -towns to hook them up. - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Questions? Comments? Email at: bihrno@yahoo.com - -Please give me credit in the readme if you use this ToM -in your scenario. - -Enjoy \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Skyle) (Utility)/Tower of the Magi, The by Skyle/TowrMagi.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Skyle) (Utility)/Tower of the Magi, The by Skyle/TowrMagi.txt deleted file mode 100644 index d3ca86d..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Skyle) (Utility)/Tower of the Magi, The by Skyle/TowrMagi.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,44 +0,0 @@ -Scenerio Intro Text - -This two level 48*48 Tower of the Magi is similar to the Exile series (central garden, memorial statues, outer walk ring, water area in central south, school of magic, and X's spot). - -Due to some shrinkage, some rooms were reduced, rearranged, or combined, but the placement is similar to the originals. Like in any house, if there's some space, it should be used, or else the wall around that space was too long. - -Key names: Triad of X, Solberg, Selentine; teachers Ambrin, Konig, Kyannan; priest Clarisse; extras = old sage Menlo, sellers of Vincent and Piglet, portal offical Vidrain, student mage Carrie. - -In the laboratory there is a stairway to a lower level which can be a third town. Obviously, the main laboratory where dangerous experiments are done would be an add on. A 32*32 town should handle that. - -If these levels are imported into a scenerio, you will need to change the 4 stairways (Garden upper left, center left Laboratory, center right Meeting Room, X's private stairway) depending on town numbers. - -The password is 0. Some personalities have been added, be sure to change dialogue numbers in the town's dialogue list to match the creature's personality number (which will change based on town number). - - -Stuff Done Flags: - -0,5 Church's chest = 10 first donation, 20 second and others, 240 steal -0,6 Portal effect = 240 if portal into TofMagi for a delayed effect -0,7 One time Garden of Remembrance message -0,8 ECM Chest trap -0,9 ECM gold counter for party 1 per 5,000 gp - -Note: The altar only increases the party's intelligence by 2 and not by 2s up to 15 or 16 as in Exile 3. - - -Personalities - -0 Mage Carrie -1 Townsman Vincent -2 Old witch Piglet -3 High Priest Clarisse -4 Wizard Konig -5 Wizard Portal Wizard - -10 Order Mage Solberg -11 Order Mage Selentine -12 Order Mage X -13 Old Witch Menlo - - -Any bugs, suggestions, or other comments are welcomed. - -Jamie Clark (jamclark@kfalls.net) diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Skyle) (Utility)/Tower of the Magi, The by Skyle/towrmagi.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Skyle) (Utility)/Tower of the Magi, The by Skyle/towrmagi.exs deleted file mode 100644 index 015a5b0..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Skyle) (Utility)/Tower of the Magi, The by Skyle/towrmagi.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Stareye) (Utility)/towermag.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Stareye) (Utility)/towermag.exs deleted file mode 100644 index fc02a38..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Stareye) (Utility)/towermag.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Stareye) (Utility)/towermag.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Stareye) (Utility)/towermag.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 5fcca94..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Tower of Magi, The (Stareye) (Utility)/towermag.txt and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Ultimate Equipment, The (Utility)/The Ultimate Equipment/ultimaeq.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Ultimate Equipment, The (Utility)/The Ultimate Equipment/ultimaeq.exs deleted file mode 100644 index 4249132..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Ultimate Equipment, The (Utility)/The Ultimate Equipment/ultimaeq.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Ultimate Equipment, The (Utility)/The Ultimate Equipment/ultimaeq.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Ultimate Equipment, The (Utility)/The Ultimate Equipment/ultimaeq.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 6bfbddf..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Ultimate Equipment, The (Utility)/The Ultimate Equipment/ultimaeq.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ - >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Ultimate Equipment <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< - -by Slith Lord - - -This is a scenario for parties at Lvl. 50 who want to get the best equipment avaible for no money, or for parties who are about Lvl.35-50 and don«t want to get stronger by an editor. - -This little scenario (utility) was not made for specific scenarios, so you won«t find anything that has to do with another scenario. Use this scenario Only if you are at least a bit over Lvl. 35, otherwise you won«t survive everything! - - -The scenario includes: -1. All pieces of equipment for 1 Person (enter the scenario again if you got more than one guy), with 1 weapon for each class + Lockpicks, a Rifle, Poison for your weapon, a very strong scroll and a perfect version of Ambrosia; -2. A popular and dead Vahnatai who will train you; -3. Special Enemies which can be fought in a small arena to gain skill points and XP; -4. A neverending source of gold and food; -5. A second half-hidden level of the tower you are in with four small Remembrance Halls for each known race on Ermarian; -6. A hidden gift item, which can be VERY useful; -and 7. an altar for praying to any god(s) who will take you back to the BoE main screen. - -If you find any bugs (I don«t think so), have any comments or something else contact me through my e-mail adress: slithlord@gmx.net - -Have fun with this little world! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Ultimate Party Builder (Utility)/Ultimate Party Builder/Partyma.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Ultimate Party Builder (Utility)/Ultimate Party Builder/Partyma.exs deleted file mode 100644 index 7fb6e9b..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Ultimate Party Builder (Utility)/Ultimate Party Builder/Partyma.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Yada Yada Yada (Utility)/yada.bmp b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Yada Yada Yada (Utility)/yada.bmp deleted file mode 100644 index 16a20cf..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Yada Yada Yada (Utility)/yada.bmp and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Yada Yada Yada (Utility)/yada.exs b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Yada Yada Yada (Utility)/yada.exs deleted file mode 100644 index f3efc67..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Yada Yada Yada (Utility)/yada.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Yada Yada Yada (Utility)/yada.txt b/BoEArchFull/Normal/Yada Yada Yada (Utility)/yada.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 506507e..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Normal/Yada Yada Yada (Utility)/yada.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,50 +0,0 @@ - -Mac Users! You will need to create a MEG file for this -scenario. However, the graphics in it are irrelevant (so -long as they're 40 rows or less). Just make a copy of -the "Valley of the Dying Things" meg, and rename it -yada.meg. - -"The Debug Check" - -The principal things to remember for the Debug Check are: - -1. Make sure you place the two creatures somewhere the party -(or quickfire the party unleashes) can get to. The best place -is a single, enclosed room. -2. Make sure that either one monster is always guaranteed to lose -the fight, or that both monsters have the same life flag. -3. Make sure the monsters are set to types that will fight each -other. -4. Make sure the monsters can see each other. In dark areas, -include a light source near them. -5. Finally, make sure the party cannot progress without the -key stuff done flag being set to 1. - -Obviously, customization of "The Debug Check" is entirely up -to you. You can attempt to integrate it into the scenario proper -(See generally "An Apology") or just leave it lying out there -with no justification whatsoever ("Falling Stars"). - - -"The Shadow Effect" - -Things to keep in mind here: -1. It works best on PCs. MAC users see a bunch of funky colors. -2. It needs a graphics file to operate. -3. You can play around with terrain, but I've found that often -becomes nothing more than headache. Still, if you can find a -good use, go for it! - - -"The Way Out" -Things to keep in mind here: -1. Make sure the party either (A) starts with "The Way Out" or -(B) gains possession of it very early on. -2. Make sure you've checked the "Special Item Can Be Used" box. - -The coding for the way out: -(Where the special item calls scenario special node #1) -1. Display Dialogue, "Are you sure you want to quit the scenario?" -Yes/No Options. If yes, go to 2. If no, do nothing. -2. 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This is a short, -utility scenario by Alcritas (boelyceum@hotmail.com). All of the -graphics contained in this scenario are by Alcritas, and may be used -freely, except the stairway graphics, which are by Drizzt. - -If you are on a Mac, you'll need to convert the graphics file into -a .meg file. Good luck with that. - diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Utility/Players/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.exs b/BoEArchFull/Utility/Players/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.exs deleted file mode 100644 index d638bab..0000000 Binary files a/BoEArchFull/Utility/Players/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.exs and /dev/null differ diff --git a/BoEArchFull/Utility/Players/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.txt b/BoEArchFull/Utility/Players/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 8984c17..0000000 --- a/BoEArchFull/Utility/Players/Party Maker for {scenario name} (listed under Alternate Level Builder)/utility.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,57 +0,0 @@ -Alternate Party Maker -by Ryan Thompson - -This party builder was meant to be an alternative to Tarl Kudrick's party builder, as it goes more in detail and requires the party to complete a short combat section. This is to assure that the party is ready to go into your scenario. There is no password, just don't edit out the part of the intro text that gives me credit. - -Instructions to designers: -¥All places in the party maker where dialog boxes say {scenario name}, you should fill in your scenario name. -¥Change the name of utility.exs to something that connects with your scenario. For example: If your scenario is lostguys.exs, this file should be something like lostgupm.exs. -¥Change the scenario's graphic to match the one that you gave your scenario. If your scenario uses the graphic with the sword in the rock, this one should too. -¥In the scenario Read-Me file, warn the party that gold is easily wasted. - -The scenario was beta-tested by Olivier Monnin and Janet Cone. - -Special thanks to -- Andrew Barton and Dale Mertes - -If any bugs are found, email me at thompson@ziplink.net - -Version History ---------------- -2.1.0 -- -Again Edited Dark Wyrm Lords at Request of Alex Kane -Removed Useless Items -Changed Prices of Items -Corrected Item Abilities -Corrected Zog -Corrected Dialogue -Fixed 'Buy' Buttons For Several Salesmen -Edited Scenario Information -Changed Gold Levels Again -Changed Experience Nodes -Corrected Inconsistencies -Corrected Another SDF Glitch -Made More User-Friendly - -2.0.0 -- -Revamped Combat Monsters -Made Combats Easier -Made Teleportation Smoother -Fixed SDF Glitch -Fixed Minor Bugs -Synchronized Novah -Added Dialogue -Adjusted Item Costs -Changed Items Sold -Added More Gold -Fixed Inconsistencies -Added to Nodes -Enhanced General Feel - -1.2.0 -- -Toned Down Dark Wyrm Lords -Upload to Web -Second Release - -1.0.1 -- -Fixed Major Bugs -First Release \ No newline at end of file