Post by Variaz on Jun 29, 2006 15:50:33 GMT -5
(I already sent this by e-mail, but I'm posting it here as well, just in case e-mail filters filtered the message, or you had a wrong e-mail address...)
Hi everyone!
NewAngband 1.8.0 Beta has been uploaded, and it ready to be downloaded! Below you shall find the link to download it, but first, let me introduce a few things!
NewAngband 1.8.0 features it's own, entirely new fantasy universe. When you start a new character, the story will be shown. Please read it, and post some comments/ideas! Also, having created a new world, all the monsters will be redone, and NewAngband will feature it's own list of much customizeable monsters! NewAngband 1.8.0 also introduce a dialog system to talk with various NPC, as well as an event system. This mean you can have dialogs with NPCs, you can make choices that affect the game, choices that will give you new items and rewards, etc... Basically, the game will no longer be a simple mindless monster-bashing game, but will be closer to a true RPG, with a story and characters.
This beta version will demonstrate the new dialogs, quests and events. It feature it's own little story about a red dragon and his army of dragon men, attacking the poor little town of Filgaz. It is also a prelude to the main story, although the main story will not feature the dragon men(or if they are there, they won't play a major role.). Hopefully you enjoy it! Remember to use the new "Talk" ability using the 'U' command. It allow you to speak with friendly creatures within 3 grids, and initiate the dialogs!
Now, about the monsters! This beta doesn't feature a lot of monsters. There's about 40 different monsters, 10 of them being dragon men of various colors. But if you want to create your own, look for the file called "template_beta.txt" in the edit folder of the libraries. It will give you the template used to create monsters! Also take a look at r_info.txt, to see how the various monsters are made. And if you have any questions about monster making, feel free to ask me!
Also look at the q1.txt and T1.txt files. These are for town and quests. If you ever want to try creating your own town and quests, you can try it as well! It's a beta version, so it's there to try stuff, so don't be afraid!
Also, now, as I mentionned, the game can support multiple libraries folders! In the main directory, you will find a file called Current.lib. This file contains the name of the currently used library. In this case, it's "beta". If you want to use a new library, just change the Current.lib file to the name of your lib folder!
Well, that's it. I also created a new thread in the suggestion/comments section of the message board, so you can post all comments/ideas/bug reports. Of course, since it's a beta, expect bugs or broken features. For example, the Ranger's Summon Nymphs will NOT work, as there are no nymphs for now. (Animated Knight should work fine though...). Well, for now, download the game, and have fun slaying the red dragon!(hopefully he won't be too hard!). And don't forget to read the story!!
You can download the beta here here:
www.geocities.com/pericles_2ca/beta.zip
(If you have trouble downloading, right-click on the link and do "Save target as", to save the file.)
Have fun!
Hi everyone!
NewAngband 1.8.0 Beta has been uploaded, and it ready to be downloaded! Below you shall find the link to download it, but first, let me introduce a few things!
NewAngband 1.8.0 features it's own, entirely new fantasy universe. When you start a new character, the story will be shown. Please read it, and post some comments/ideas! Also, having created a new world, all the monsters will be redone, and NewAngband will feature it's own list of much customizeable monsters!
NewAngband 1.8.0 also introduce a dialog system to talk with various NPC, as well as an event system. This mean you can have dialogs with NPCs, you can make choices that affect the game, choices that will give you new items and rewards, etc... Basically, the game will no longer be a simple mindless monster-bashing game, but will be closer to a true RPG, with a story and characters. This beta version will demonstrate the new dialogs, quests and events. It feature it's own little story about a red dragon and his army of dragon men, attacking the poor little town of Filgaz. It is also a prelude to the main story, although the main story will not feature the dragon men(or if they are there, they won't play a major role.). Hopefully you enjoy it!
Remember to use the new "Talk" ability using the 'U' command. It allow you to speak with friendly creatures within 3 grids, and initiate the dialogs!Now, about the monsters!
This beta doesn't feature a lot of monsters. There's about 40 different monsters, 10 of them being dragon men of various colors. But if you want to create your own, look for the file called "template_beta.txt" in the edit folder of the libraries. It will give you the template used to create monsters! Also take a look at r_info.txt, to see how the various monsters are made. And if you have any questions about monster making, feel free to ask me! Also look at the q1.txt and T1.txt files. These are for town and quests. If you ever want to try creating your own town and quests, you can try it as well! It's a beta version, so it's there to try stuff, so don't be afraid!
Also, now, as I mentionned, the game can support multiple libraries folders! In the main directory, you will find a file called Current.lib. This file contains the name of the currently used library. In this case, it's "beta". If you want to use a new library, just change the Current.lib file to the name of your lib folder!
Well, that's it. I also created a new thread in the suggestion/comments section of the message board, so you can post all comments/ideas/bug reports. Of course, since it's a beta, expect bugs or broken features. For example, the Ranger's Summon Nymphs will NOT work, as there are no nymphs for now. (Animated Knight should work fine though...). Well, for now, download the game, and have fun slaying the red dragon!(hopefully he won't be too hard!). And don't forget to read the story!!
You can download the beta here here:
www.geocities.com/pericles_2ca/beta.zip
(If you have trouble downloading, right-click on the link and do "Save target as", to save the file.)
Have fun!