[ORPG] Shadows of Everwood

[reisbro]

What makes u think that?

because the inventory picture has a sorcerer model
but I really want to see your model T.T
it will be awesome with the legs attachment point

Keep up the good work

 

[GhostThruster]

The inventory screenie is just a demonstration.

 

[Adiktuz]

and there's still time before the testing and the demo release...

 

[reisbro]

So will we play with the custom model in the demo?

 

[Adiktuz]

I think HeroSlayer's reply to you tells it all...

 

[reisbro]

I think HeroSlayer's reply to you tells it all...

Well, I just wanted to make some "mistery", I am so f*%$&% happy

 

[Wolfe]

Since the hero model has been such a hot topic over the past few hours, thought I'd show you some screenshots of it.

 

[GhostThruster]

Nice biceps...

Seriously, looks fabulous. Can you add any customizations (eg. beards), and will there be a female model?

 

[Davesanz]

Its great!

 

[Wolfe]

Nice biceps...

Seriously, looks fabulous. Can you add any customizations (eg. beards), and will there be a female model?

Not in the demo, but hair is something we will probably experiment with in the actual game. With new innovations, skin tone may also be something to consider.

And yes, a female model will be included, but not in the demo. ^.^

Glad you guys like it. I'm sure you've all put a smile on HeroSlayer's face.

 

[Batopi]

Wow looks very cool! Can't wait to try it out, in the mean time good job HeroSlayer!

 

[L2love]

Mind if we get new screenshots? I love seeing Oziris terrains in this.

 

[HeroSlayer]

Im not brazilian hehe P
glad u liked the model n.n
thats just a 3dsmax screen, it will look muuuuuuch better ingame, (with textures on armor and weapons xD)

Edit: Yes, beards and long hair and all that stuff is possible.

 

[SanD3R]

the first stage of beta this week?

 

[Wolfe]

No - you're getting ahead of yourself now. =P

 

[Oziris]

L2love wanted to see some terrain so I've taken a few shots.

 

[L2love]

Thank you I like it though some stuff seems out of place but that is probably for the area.

 

[Davesanz]

Really good looking terrain, one of the best forests i've seen.

 

[HeroSlayer]

lol, I thought you were because in the screenshot the name of the model is Guerreiro, and your "start" menu on the windows XP says início
but I think you are spanish...

and man, will you make weapon and armor attachments too?
it would be awesome xD

haha, it says "guerrERO"
im from PERU , and yes, its kinda obvious im making weapons and armor atts
I have finished the dagger, sword, axe, mace, hammer, and 2h animations, as so as dual weapons, currently working on bow, and other weapons... (u will see them soon enough xD)

 

[reisbro]

haha, it says "guerrERO"
I have finished the dagger, sword, axe, mace, hammer, and 2h animations, as so as dual weapons, currently working on bow, and other weapons... (u will see them soon enough xD)

wooooow, dual wield will be so awesome
and the model reminds me of oblivion...
and btw, will you make cool weapons like polearms, spears, fist weapons and stuff like that?
keep the good work man

 

[shadowsun]

this is probably a dumb question but is this compatible with 1.25 patch

 

[Wolfe]

It will be compatible with every patch that those capitalists at Blizzard throw at us! ^.^

 

[Adiktuz]

most probably since there are no changes in the internal coding part for 1.25... and if there is (for some future patch), then it would just need some more time to fix and boom it would work...

 

[Dragonson]

We're dealing with one of the most badass development teams in hive's history.
A few bugfixes arent gonna prevent them from being awesome.

 

[HeroSlayer]

wooooow, dual wield will be so awesome
and the model reminds me of oblivion...
and btw, will you make cool weapons like polearms, spears, fist weapons and stuff like that?
keep the good work man

lol... everyone says its like oblivion -.-

I didnt even know that game, i made this model from 3 blueprints I found on google images xD

We will make a lot of cool weapons but just a few per type, since this is just a demo and the bases of a great game are yet being built
(im making the systems and methods for creating attachments quickly and working properly with animations). Fist weapons are not on our plans right now

We're dealing with one of the most badass development teams in hive's history.
A few bugfixes arent gonna prevent them from being awesome.

I liked that D
and u are right

 

[UnoriginalPizza]

This release date keeps getting pushed backed, I remember seeing Everwood ORPG pop up in map development. I'm not saying that you should hurry up, but I will warn you this project will not reach your ambitions unless you get a steady beta out first, before you add all your fun gimmicks. If you decide to add a billion gimmicks and it's not even released, you'll find less ambition to finish it. Keep the workload minimum until you get a beta out

But hey, what do I know.

 

[Dragonson]

Actually it's usually the other way around.

 

[Grey Nightmare]

We're dealing with one of the most badass development teams in hive's history.
A few bugfixes arent gonna prevent them from being awesome.

I'm not trashing what there doing, but let's not get ahead of ourselves!
There are perhaps several people/teams deserving of that title, let's just wait and see eh?

And no I agree with Pizza here, the devs can add all the cool sh*t in the world to a game, but if there the only ones who like it, it's not going to sell/download well. You really should have a beta to see what your TARGET MARKET think of it, if they hate it you need to change, if they don't great but you need to know!
Your kinda 'beta-ing' a rp right now Dragonson, you really should know better ;p

 

[Adiktuz]

but the game isn't on the status that we could go beta yet... At least can't go yet on a "GOOD" beta...

 

[Wolfe]

We have limited our demonstration quite a lot, so no problem there.

The main reason it is taking so long is the code. I don't mean to put the blame on Tukki, but the amount of coding required versus him is monumental. So we're happy with the progress he has been making (as he has been surprisingly fast despite the massive workload). Another factor would be the model itself, which we all know takes a fair bit of time.

So we do appreciate your patience.

 

[Miss_Foxy]

Awesome, so we'll be able to play it in any patch

 

[Adiktuz]

at least any of the latest patches... ^_^

 

[Raven0]

@Oziris

You should have a 3d-artist modify the existing mushroom model and add more polies to it so it looks better when its blown up in-game.

 

[reisbro]

what about the map size? I mean, the map will grow up to a point where you will not be able to add more items and stuff... just wondering how much you can do in the map without oversizing it

 

[Oziris]

The map is 4MB at the moment. And everything that will be used for the future is already imported, well almost. What is left to import is some doodads and a lot attachments which will take up to 3MB in all I guess. And we have some tools to reduce the size so no problem. ;D

 

[reisbro]

Cool, I'm so excited for the closed beta
and btw, can you show some more terrain pics?
the last ones were so amazing that I want to see more lol

 

[Magtheridon96]

By any chance, do you have any positions open for map development? I'd love to help
If you aren't really looking for anyone else to join the project, it's fine
But, if you were to consider allowing me to join, i'd love to help you as a Coder
Thanks for reading
~Magtheridon96
(GUI/JASS/Basic vJASS)

 

[Tukki]

Help is always appreciated!
The map is entirely coded in vJASS and ZINC, so you would have to be proficient in at least one.
Could you PM me with some of your previous work?

A little note on progress:

The closed demo is nearing completion; I'm currently coding the event quest that our testers will play through.
When it's finished I'll have to set up items and finish the various talents.
That's only for coding, though. So don't estimate release dates and such from this

 

[Magtheridon96]

I could send you a copy of a small and extremely efficient multiboard system i'm working on.
I can code in JASS, and i know how to use many of vJASS's features, but not all, so i only might be accepted to help

I'll send you the code in a minute.
BRB

 

[Batopi]

I'm currently coding the event quest that our testers will play through.

Wooot!

Can't wait to try this out! Good luck with your work, can't wait to hear from Wolfe.

 

[Raven0]

The map is entirely coded in vJASS and ZINC

I've always found ZINC syntax easiest and least-time consuming to code in. Ofcourse I may just be so used to java, but I actually think that you can write out the code alot faster in zinc than in jass. It's also easier to read IMO

 

[Magtheridon96]

I've always found ZINC syntax easiest and least-time consuming to code in. Ofcourse I may just be so used to java, but I actually think that you can write out the code alot faster in zinc than in jass. It's also easier to read IMO

Even if it was 1000x faster, i'd never leave JASS/vJASS
Coding in JASS/vJASS is pretty fun

 

[Adiktuz]

ZINC is faster to type, but about it being easier to read is dependent on the user, as for me, it has poor readability compared to vJASS (as I have no experience with other programming languages)... ^_^

I'm pretty much excited on how the tests will go... ^_^

 

[SanD3R]

I'm pretty much excited on when the tests will go

 

[reisbro]

pretty small activity here on the last week, can you guys give us some info on what are you doing in the project right now? like coding or stuff like that...
god, I want to play with the custom hero model real soon D:

 

[Tukki]

Nothing really exciting on the coding front.
I've had some exams, so it's been slow.

Added/Updated features are:

• Party system (as featured a couple of pages ago)
• Disconnection fixes
• Bug fixes

 

[Hiude]

Has it already been asked if weapons and armor and such will appear on heroes? If no, then I am.

 

[Oziris]

Of course they will appear. Heroslayer isn't making that hero model for nothing.

 

[Wolfe]

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/idea-factory-462/what-classes-playstyles-you-wish-see-192813/

This is your chance to influence Post Demo Classes!

 

[Miss_Foxy]

Heh, when this goes even better, you could actually make sequels to the game, or somebody could even make a fan-made map based on this lol.