Kvorning on 22/8/2013 at 17:31
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http://i.imgur.com/E1iVcLX.jpgHello! After a long time and a lot of delays, I'm extremely happy and relieved to announce the release date for my first map for The Dark Mod; Lords & Legacy, on Friday the 30th of August, 2013!
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http://download844.mediafire.com/7mx2aayp38eg/9fwzd03c2tq6aqj/lordsnlegacy.pk4) Lords & Legacy v.2.1
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[Spoiler]"The Stonereach district has been governed by the Leary lineage for a dozen generations. The Leary lords have been both kind and generous, as cruel and greedy. Since the passing of 'Old Man Leary', his two sons have been sharing the title as Lords of Stonereach. Robert, the warm hearted and oldest of the two, is the governing lord of the district, while his brother Lancel just grows green and bitter with envy."
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"The people want Lancel gone. Though Robert frowns upon Lancel's cruelty, they are still brothers, and Lancel is still a lord. A petty man, protected by title and wealth, is difficult to remove without just cause.
A group of commoners and nobles, still with coin to spare, gave my 'contact' an offer he passed on to me."[/spoiler]
Screenshots:
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http://imgur.com/a/Lj8UJ#0)
Notes:
Build time: 2013/03/30 - 2013/08/30
To install, simply put the .pk4 file in your fm folder and install from the in-game mission menu.
It is a large mission with optional objectives, so make sure to save often.
The ropes in the beginning have a 'slick' surface, to simulate being 'slack lines'. They are difficult, but once you get a hang of the slide they can be fun.
A couple of the large areas can be a bit rough on performance, and can be improved by adjusting the LOD slider in video options.
A few of visportals open only when you get close. This is to keep the frames smooth inside the respective building, due to early inexperienced design.
Big thanks to 'Obsttorte', 'Springheel', 'Greyman', 'Bikerdude', 'Sotha' and rest of '(
http://www.thedarkmod.com/main/) The Dark Mod Team'for all the help, guides and tricks.
Also thanks to the other TDM users who provided fantastic support and feedback during the build.
Thank you for beta-testing:
'Bikerdude', 'TylerVocal', 'Simplen00b', 'nbohr1more', 'Briareos H.'
Special thanks to:
'Danus', 'Dsx' & 'Stanleh' for testing, help and support.
v.2.0.1 changelog:
Bugs:
-The "Master Thief" challenge was impossible to do for a while, due to incorrect values. Fixed.
-Getting seen by "The Killer" now also fails the "Ghost" challenge.
-The 3 cardplaying guards no longer float mid air, as their chairs are now nailed to the floor.
-Fixed the sound of the furnace continuing after the flames were extinguished.
-Fixed weird glittering on the power cables around the map.
-Fixed some moonlight popping in and out.
-Fixed openable windows in Commons, clipping into the frame.
-Fixed a book dropping through a desk.
-Fixed visportals closing too close in Lancel's Tower, slight hit on performance though.
-Added more monsterclip to Service Tower and Robert's Tower's entrance.
-Improved a few vis_portals with func_portals.
-Replaced curbs in Slums and Commons with some more detailed versions and changed textures.
And a lot more little unecessary tweaks.
Gameplay:
-Added new challenge: (Jack White) - Do not knock-out anyone.
-Reduced the amount of starting gear, depending on difficulty.
-Added cubemaps to most windows on the map.
-Redid most func_statics in Commmons Quarter to reduce tris and increase performance. Draw count is still somewhat high.
-Removed all transparent windows as they didn't have actual gameplay value, just a performance drain in exchange for glitchy visuals.
-Lancel's safe can no longer be picked. Find the key!
-Added a couple minor cosmetic details in the sewers.
-Moved a coinpurse from a wealthy commoner's sleeping butt to his nightside table. Also adjusted his furniture so thieves can better move around.
-Changed sounds for several doors across the map.
Once again, a big thanks to 'Bikerdude' for taking the time help out and locate room for improvement!
v.2.0 changelog:
Bugs:
-Fixed various textures and surfaces and a few minor tweaks.
-Tweaked some sounds to be in line with TDM 2.0 changes.
-Fixed 2 certain AIs being too sensitive rather than drunk. (Thanks to AluminumHaste!)
-Tweaked LOD on some objects, to prevent windows "popping" in and out.
Gameplay:
-Added more monsterclip to the towers, so the AI can now run up and down stairs. Only the stairs in the small tower has issues still.
-Added more monsterclip in the city so the guards can follow you up all stairs.
-Added a few minor details.
-Windows in the city now dims sound, resulting in less aggro from guards and more convincing soundscape.
-Reduced 'draw calls' in all the large areas, increasing performance. The map is still heavy at certain areas.
Another big thanks to 'Bikerdude' and 'Greyman', for taking time out of their own schedules to help optimize the map's draw count and other significant adjustements!
v.1.0.3 changelog:
Bugs:
-Fixed 4 black chairs in one of the towers
-Fixed a floating painting
-Fixed several clipping objects
v.1.0.2 changelog:
Bugs:
-Fixed zfighting in the library's bookshelves
-Fixed a black window in one of the towers
-Fixed several typos in readables
Gameplay:
[spoiler]-Added a visual clue to which windows can be accessed.
-Adjusted the "slipperyness" of cables and ropes, still watch your step though.[/spoiler]
v.1.0.1 changelog:
Bugs:
-Fixed an issue with the main objectives not being in "sync".
-Fixed console spam from a script
Gameplay:
-Adjusted required loot for each difficulty from "3000, 4000 and 5000" to "2500, 3500 and 4500".
