AntiMatter_16 on 4/7/2013 at 08:51
I'd vote for an empty cube, and the preconfigured goals would just be a placeholder with text already setup. It's not hard to setup, but it can be a pain and take as long as 20 minutes. I dunno.
Ideally there'd be NO constraints on size, or what resources that could be used. The base would just be there to streamline some of the directory and resource setup.
FireMage on 4/7/2013 at 10:24
Quote Posted by Yandros
I don't understand about preconfigured goals.
Yes, I think that you don't understand what I wanted to say...:cheeky:
I mean, no goals are written down, there are no "stole X object", "kill Y guy" etc. in a str.
No, just create the "quest_goals", I mean: goal_state_0; 0 - goal_state_1; 0 etc. And goal_visible_0; 1 - goal_visible_1; 1 ...
From 0 to 10. The contestant just have the change the value visible 1 to 0 If he don't need such goal or want it to appear later.
But trust me, changing a value is clearly faster than typing quest_goal_create in Dromed's black box.
It's just an idea to help the contestants.
Sliptip on 4/7/2013 at 10:41
I see what your saying FM, but I'd have to agree with Yandros. I think ultimately it'd be more confusing for authors and not enough of a benefit.
Personally, I find it always takes me longer than I think it will to do the objectives. With the pre-config'd ones in place, I feel like it would be more confusing to work with.
FireMage on 4/7/2013 at 11:44
I don't know... But as I said, It was a simple idea. If you think that it is not a good one, so let's throw it into the toilet! :joke:
Sliptip on 4/7/2013 at 13:21
So if we're going ahead with this contest, I suppose it should be done in October. Do we all really want to wait for October? :(
MysteryMan on 4/7/2013 at 14:02
Quote Posted by Sliptip
So if we're going ahead with this contest, I suppose it should be done in October. Do we all really want to wait for October? :(
If you are excited about doing it, do it now! By October, everyone would have changed their enthusiasm, or gotten involved in something else. Do it now!
MysteryMan on 4/7/2013 at 14:12
Quote Posted by MysteryMan
If you are excited about doing it, do it now! By October, everyone would have changed their enthusiasm, or gotten involved in something else. Do it now!
You can use any story or theme you choose, it doesn't have to be for Halloween. I will still gather some Halloween Contestants.
FireMage on 4/7/2013 at 14:22
Yes, it's more little a game between Dromeders ;)
Not a real contest.
This is how I feel it of course! :D
So, now what? Who do what?
I'm volunteer to gather all packs and textures links.
Yandros on 4/7/2013 at 15:24
Quote Posted by FireMage
Yes, I think that you don't understand what I wanted to say...:cheeky:
I mean, no goals are written down, there are no "stole X object", "kill Y guy" etc. in a str.
No, just create the "quest_goals", I mean: goal_state_0; 0 - goal_state_1; 0 etc. And goal_visible_0; 1 - goal_visible_1; 1 ...
From 0 to 10. The contestant just have the change the value visible 1 to 0 If he don't need such goal or want it to appear later.
But trust me, changing a value is clearly faster than typing quest_goal_create in Dromed's black box.
It's just an idea to help the contestants.
I take it you've never used Thief Objective Wizard? If you already have the goals planned out (and you should before you start adding them), it creates a .cmd file you just run, and everything is made for you. Also, I never type that command in - you can create a new var by opening an existing one (like DrSLoot), change the name and set a value.
I agree with Sliptip, it would be more confusing (and probably time consuming) to have to manually edit/remove/add values from a starting template than to do it myself from scratch with TOW.
Renault on 4/7/2013 at 15:56
The Halloween contest was the original idea, right? The 48 hour contest wouldn't necessarily required a scary/horror theme, correct?
