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Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

ddb174 — Sun May 24, 2009 5:54 pm

Author: ddb174

Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 5:54 pm

That method has important problems with it though. The recommended/supported way can be talked about at the GuildOfWriters: http://forum.guildofwriters.com The staff here has asked us many times to discuss these things there, not here.

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

Dot — Sun May 24, 2009 4:13 pm

Author: Dot

Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 4:13 pm

There's a link in this MOUL post that will help: http://mystonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=292761#292761

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

Whilyam — Sun May 24, 2009 11:57 am

Author: Whilyam

Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 11:57 am

I prefer to use Drizzle rather than the ULM since I want to be able to delete Ages I download. I also find it easier to use.

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

JKla — Sat May 23, 2009 5:08 pm

Author: JKla

Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 5:08 pm

We have to regard all questions as serious till we know otherwise.

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

Gandhar — Sat May 23, 2009 4:00 am

Author: Gandhar

Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 4:00 am

Is this a serious question????

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

Artic_Wagon — Sat May 23, 2009 1:06 am

Author: Artic_Wagon

Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:06 am

I have tried both versions and ddb174's UAM is much easier to use,
much faster on updating and has more interesting options.

And the people at the GoW and at Alcugs have been much nicer with me.

Newbee Artic_Wagon.

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

Lontahv — Sat May 23, 2009 12:17 am

Author: Lontahv

Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 12:17 am

What's wrong with the ULM?

ddb174 wants you to use his more complex competing program.

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

ddb174 — Fri May 22, 2009 2:36 pm

Author: ddb174

Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 2:36 pm

TPOTS is just the name for Uru with the PathOfTheShell expansion pack (equivalent to Complete Chronicles). And you don't want to use ULM. Go to http://forum.guildofwriters.com to ask this question, as this forum has heavy-handed moderation and requests that we not talk about this here.

Startup

laertes — Fri May 22, 2009 11:49 am

Author: laertes

Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 11:49 am

Where do I go to download ULM and TPOTS

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

Emor D'ni Lap — Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:09 pm

Author: Emor D'ni Lap

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:09 pm

jmdoggett wrote:

Well, it seems that one must have a story first, something to say. The models, the "ages" are a means of doing that. But the questions that almost universally are poorly answered are like "Where do I start?". I will see what I can collect, after the OS stuff is released.

JM, you don't need to wait until code or plugins are released.
Two essential (and VERY time-consuming) things you can and must do upfront anyway:
1. Figure out 75 - 90% of your age's storyline / gameplay / puzzles / graphic style. Do maps of every Age, do layout sketches of every area within the Age and of the props within those areas. Collect reference images that are similar to what you want to create, and textures that you'll want to apply to your models later on.
2. Decide what 3D modeling software is best suited to you, then practice like crazy! You mentioned that you already own 3DStudioMax...there are tons of tutorials both in-program and on the 'Net: become fluent in modeling and texturing, and start by modeling some of the smaller things you know you'll need in your Age(s). As you get better, model the Ages themselves. You may want to hold off on doing very detailed texturing work, though: it sounds as though that's one thing that may have to be done using the plug-in itself.

This should keep you busy for months... certainly until the tools are released!

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

jmdoggett — Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:10 pm

Author: jmdoggett

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:10 pm

Well, it seems that one must have a story first, something to say. The models, the "ages" are a means of doing that. But the questions that almost universally are poorly answered are like "Where do I start?". I will see what I can collect, after the OS stuff is released.

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

Nalates — Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:11 pm

Author: Nalates

Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:11 pm

Be sure to take a look at the tutorials on GoW and GoMa (if there are others out there I am missing... tell us).

I cannot imagine any other way to write ages than to model them...

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

jmdoggett — Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:24 pm

Author: jmdoggett

Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:24 pm

If I can figure out a way to create the content easier, I will create a write up and maybe even some video. I found blender un-intuitive to use. But then most modeling software seems to be that way.

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

dnidaz — Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:19 pm

Author: dnidaz

Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:19 pm

Hey Norfren, it's a real pity you gave up, given how good your web-based ages are at http://www.gunda.hu/myages/.

I'd love to see all that stuff turn up in Uru. Maybe there will be better guidance when the OS stuff arrives.

Re: Will these ages actually run? What tools?

Norfren — Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:50 am

Author: Norfren

Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:50 am

Unfortunately, technical info on Age creation is very scattered and incomplete, there are a few basic tutorials indeed, but one has to pick up the crumbs, if any, from the forum, etc. Typical, when the experts themself should have to write good manuals, helps. I personally had no problems with Blender itself, however, I gave up after a few months of struggle with the plugin and the scanty documentation.