Beta 147 Progress

[Dark Nation]

1. Finally completed the quest template system. I like it, at least.
2. Fixed the bug where if you had a dmap intro string set and had a guy there with a string and you walked into the room, both would start showing up at the same time. Now, the DMap intro shows up, vanishes after a moment, then the guy string shows up.
3. Fixed the bug where a DMap intro string might show up twice.
4. Fixed the bug in ZQuest where the F12 key would turn the vertical flip bit on.
5. Began work on string linking. About 75% done. Now, when you edit strings, you can hit a check box to make the string linked to the next string. Then, when you play, after the first string shows up, the second one shows up. All I have to do is add a small delay between them, force the player to hit a button between the messages, and maybe set some kind of indicator that you need to press a key.

Sorry it's taking so long with this one; the quest template stuff was a lot harder than I had previously thought. But it's a very elegant system now (at least, a lot more so than it started off as). The next thing I am thinking about adding is message boxes. These will, when you set them (in map styles, like with the map and triforce frame) show up behind messages. Old quests will automatically default to tile 0, which will make no frame show up.

Thoughts? Small suggestions? I should be able to get a beta out tomorrow afternoon. Possibly tonight, but I doubt it (payday and I have to go grocery shopping).

[JayeM]

Wow, #5 will make a lot of people happy. I'm assuming you can link several strings together--no more cumbersome warping to different screens for a long intro or storyline segment.

Yes, the quest template system was an ambitious project, I figured that was the cause of the delay. Are these the last innovations before the release, or is there more on your agenda?

[Cronic]

#5

GAH! Hehe I just spent a lot of time organizing a 49 screen intro... MAn will people like this one

[KJAZZ]

You just made my day even better. No problem about the wait, this string linking makes it all worth it!

[Nightmare]

Sounds cool.

Hey DN, going to fix the Windows Keyboard Mapping anytime soon?

-NJS-

[Cyclone]

Originally posted by Dark Nation
Fixed the bug where a DMap intro string might show up twice.

Is this like, say, in Golden Seal (Cloral's), when you leave his cave dMap for a dungeon portion, and return to the dMap for another dMap intro? And like my leaving an overworld cave (at the start of my group quest) and seeing the overworld intro again?

5. Began work on string linking. About 75% done. Now, when you edit strings, you can hit a check box to make the string linked to the next string. Then, when you play, after the first string shows up, the second one shows up. All I have to do is add a small delay between them, force the player to hit a button between the messages, and maybe set some kind of indicator that you need to press a key.

I'm sure some quests could then use a makeover with this.

I anxiously await.

Cyclone
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[PrinceMSC]

I can't wait to check out the number 5 update. I'm so happy you have implemented this. DN, have I told you lately, I love you? Well I do.

PrinceMSC

[Kratheous]

Originally posted by PrinceMSC
I can't wait to check out the number 5 update. I'm so happy you have implanted this. DN, have I told you lately, I love you? Well I do.

PrinceMSC

LOL! Me too! :heart: NEways. Cool stuff, DN. Can't wait... ^_^

[Overlord]

Yes, definitely a worthy addition And message boxes are a good idea, all we need now is a new font system like LTTP has and the message stuff is done.

[Orion]

Are you still gonna add the custom fonts? It would go great if you're working on text boxes (and I have the LTTP font if you want it). Also, is there any chance signs might be worked into this? I can't wait to see these new things. They will make a lot of people happy.