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Download Required?
« on: July 25, 2003 03:13 am CDT »
Guys, I think it's finally going to happen.  PCRPG will require a small download, available at http://www.pcrpg.org.  Now, this isn't going to happen right away, but I've been weighing the benefits against the negative aspects and have come to the conclusion it is time.  For the newbies, a readily available link will be available on the server loading screen, server information, and on the front of the http://www.pcrpg.org website.

What this download will entail is a new inventory GUI and some other scripts.  Some new map models are likely as well.  We should have a new model for Centuria and maybe Gran'Kar, along with other misc small prefabs to help out the aging TRPG mod.  What it is really boiling down to is this:  TRPG is getting way too damn old and I'm tired of not being able to do anything for fear of a download.

This sort of update is probably at LEAST two weeks away though (I'll start parading the message in-game) to allow for preperation of mod and clients.  The launch of my re-coded website should mark a point of closure to the non-download version of PCRPG.  We've come a long way without making any sort of required download... now lets take the next step.

What I am asking from you forum junkies that play is simple.  I'd like for you all to spread word that the server will require a DL, but no earlier than on my birthday--August 1st.  Please be advised.

To quell problems before they start, I'll make a short list of answers to possible questions.
-The download will be small
-The download will be clearly marked and easily available--both in-game and out
-These changes will occur no earlier than August 1st
-There will be absolutely NO tampering with characters
-There will not be a server clear when the update occurs
-The new website will look virtually the same, short of new navigation buttons
-The website will (longer-run) include character interaction features*
-The launch of the new website does not mark the exact date of the required DL (meaning if the site launched tomorrow, it does not mean the update is required as of tomorrow)
-There will be much more diversity of items**
-There will be new map prefabs (a few)
-Much of the code will let PCRPG run faster than before**

*Games, etc that may reward in-game prizes such as SP, EXP, or levels
**You can thank Deus for coding the new inventory system and re-coding many of the existing lag-ass functions in TRPG.  

Let's give him a hand.  

Ack, I meant:
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« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2003 04:11 am CDT »
Wow, sounds awesome :)
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« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2003 04:23 am CDT »
Woohoo!!! I'm gonna start playing again!  :D

Particle, what a great idea..
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« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2003 06:55 am CDT »
can i deposit some of my shapes i made? i havent compiled em but still
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« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2003 12:45 pm CDT »
Yes yes, its almost done, but the long part will be debuging it so that no cheating, or item lose will happen, also, with this system, it will not allow anyone else to view your items in your inv, unless a admin views it :)
GetAccessoryList is not used anymore

Weapon switching for Players and AI is much much faster now too.

Also, I updated the Client-side GUI & code, the inv is now %100 faster then rm's Inv! And more memory friendly! (no more build Item List crap)
The only down side with this new speed is that if you click on the numbers (Item's Amount) the numbers dissappear, and that line does too, but as soon as you let go, it comes back, and if you don't use the scroll bar the numbers don't scroll (but it fixes as soon as you click)

If these really bug you, I will make a rm version...

Also the item updates via remote are more bw friendly too. :)
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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2003 03:00 pm CDT »
Great!  I told some people in the server to spread the word!  I can't wait :)
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« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2003 04:01 pm CDT »
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it will not allow anyone else to view your items in your inv
so whats happens when you pickpocket/mug? do you just randomly get some item?
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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2003 04:04 pm CDT »
Cool.... I bet it will make a nice addition to the server..... ty Dues :)




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« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2003 04:23 pm CDT »
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it will not allow anyone else to view your items in your inv
so whats happens when you pickpocket/mug? do you just randomly get some item?


...no, you will be able to view them.. I'm talking about something else :p
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« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2003 04:38 pm CDT »
oddly enough, i know what he is referring to.... :).
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2003 05:18 pm CDT »
:p
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« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2003 05:24 pm CDT »
You mean like admin using the command to view inv?
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« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2003 05:25 pm CDT »
no.... lol.
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« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2003 06:01 pm CDT »
about damn time.... :P

and whatever happened to RM ? my guess is nobody around to host it :(
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« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2003 06:30 pm CDT »
Is it Lavos from Chrono Trigger?
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