[ORPG] Shadows of Everwood

[Binsu]

The presentaion of this project is awesome... Good luck with the project. Looking forward to this.

 

[Stylo]

This is tottaly dead.

 

[Binsu]

This is tottaly dead.

Really? Are you sure?

 

[Stylo]

Really? Are you sure?

They're making this project over 2 years, and still no single beta map or else..

 

[Drunken_Jackal]

There was one before. It was long gone I think, or they remade it.
Just leave it alone. They would post when there are updates, if there are any.

 

[Tukki]

Hello guys, long time no see!

I'm not going to make a long post,
but hopefully long enough to explain our current status and our plan.

I'll start off with what we've been doing the last couple of months:
Pretty much only discussion different ideas, writing down noteworhy ones and getting a better, less complicated map structured.
We have written a big documentation-file that contains every major aspect of our new map, and we try to update it as much as possible.

Did you notice? I said "new map".

After developing SoE for about 2 years, with all the re-makes it has 'suffered', we feel like it has lost some identity.
With a new plot, world and lore, it really isn't SoE anymore. But fear not, we're still the same team, for better or worse

To prepare for the reboot, I've begun scripting our core systems.
So far my progress has been pretty nice; Buff, Damage and Projectile systems are pretty much up and running in just a week.

Aside from coding core systems, I've started to get the team together with the plan of getting everyone up to speed.
Though, I haven't heard from some members in a while, mostly because I've been busy with university and never took time to get in touch with them.
However, I feel like we will work something out. Give us a couple of weeks and I bet we'll be able to show off some cool stuff!


I hope I've cleard up some question-marks, and perhaps raised a couple of new ones.
However, before I end, I really want to thank you guys for the support, it means a lot!

 

[wowhunter]

What are some of the major changes to the game?

 

[Luorax]

Will the new map still have dynamic UI elements? That'd be awesome So far I haven't played ANY maps with such feature, it'd surely make the map stand out of the average. Especially with the great content and quality it'll have,

 

[Tukki]

Major changes so far is story, setting, abilities, gameplay. More info will probably come as we all agree.

We're planning to reuse some of the old DGUI-code, and make changes to the interface.
So, yes.

I've finished the projectile engine and added projectile attacking (units using projectiles instead of standard wc3 missiles) to the map.
Also started working on item system, mainly generation and loading generated items.

 

[Furiion52]

I recently found this thread and read through it. Then I frantically searched for a download button I then saw the date and I was like, damn another great idea abandoned. Then I saw your post and I am very happy that this is going to continue! Do you have any idea when the first version will be released?

 

[Binsu]

Major changes so far is story, setting, abilities, gameplay. More info will probably come as we all agree.

We're planning to reuse some of the old DGUI-code, and make changes to the interface.
So, yes.

I've finished the projectile engine and added projectile attacking (units using projectiles instead of standard wc3 missiles) to the map.
Also started working on item system, mainly generation and loading generated items.

Finally, a good update in the game. So many years that the user waited for this....lol!

 

[Foronisus]

lol after so many months im back and im happy to see this ill track this and hope you open other thread about the new map and the features etc... and we can start giving you ideas, feedback etc...

 

[wowhunter]

Major changes so far is story, setting, abilities, gameplay. More info will probably come as we all agree.

We're planning to reuse some of the old DGUI-code, and make changes to the interface.
So, yes.

I've finished the projectile engine and added projectile attacking (units using projectiles instead of standard wc3 missiles) to the map.
Also started working on item system, mainly generation and loading generated items.

When you say gameplay and abilities are major changes we are still keeping the individual class mechanics right? I.e. daemonic state

 

[Tukki]

Since we've just about started working, it'll take a while. Perhaps we'll have something to show by the Easter holidays!

A new thread will be made when we've compiled and made sure that everyone in the team agrees to the plans.

Initially, we moved away from the whole class concept for a more open approach.
However, Wolfe told me briefly that he had another idea so we'll wait and see.

 

[wowhunter]

So in other words no Berserker Frenzies, Daemonic state, or Arcane Orbs? ... But those were unique, they made this game much more exciting for me! Now its more like an everyday warcraft 3 ORPG it seems and that's not why i have been been following the thread for about 2/3 of a year... Am I the only one who feels this way?

 

[Luorax]

They didn't say anything specific. It might turn out to be even more unique. You may never know.

 

[Tukki]

Masteries would have removed the class aspect and promoted focus on personal customization, sort of unique?

However, no classes equals no class mechanics.
We're still working on it, though, so if you feel you either hate/love the current idea, express it!

I think I've nailed down the item generation (+ general item system stuff).
It will be sort of similar to the way Diablo 2 did item generation.

 

[Luorax]

It will be sort of similar to the way Diablo 2 did item generation.

But please tell me that you'll put more thought into the item bonuses so that we won't have items that grant Strength and Int at once, for example :'D I lol'd so hard at some of the items...

 

[Tukki]

Items can only be generated from a blueprint that we've designed, so if you see odd stat combinations the item is probably suitable to another playstyle.

So far I've nailed Item Quality generation with Magic Find formulas.
Generated items can have a quality level of:

Unique > Epic > Rare > Magic > High Quality > Normal Quality > Low Quality

 

[Furiion52]

Thats very nice ^^^

 

[Wolfe]

I would just like to say that we are looking for a creative type to terrain. I would attempt to do it but this year has a lot of pain in store for me. If you're interested PM Tukki!

 

[Furiion52]

My condolences for whatever may be happening to you.

 

[Tukki]

Okay, I might be wrong here, but Wolfe said that someone named Kino was interested, so we could be back on track in the terrain department!

Furthermore, I've tinkered around with affix generation and the current model is to use multiple versions of an affix-type, say Fire Enchant, with each version being more powerful than the previous.

Basic Example:
Fire Enchant: + X-Y fire damage
Level 1: Smoldering - 15-37 fire damage
Level 2: Fiery - 51-87 fire damage
Level 3: Blazing - 101-204 fire damage

The other model I was testing out was a scaling type, where affix stat bonus was scaled depending on item level. It had some drawbacks, mainly that it was darn hard to balance.

Still not sure that it's the best affix 'system', any suggestions?

 

[johnbrasil]

Any idea when this map can go to download?

 

[zxzx606060]

you could use some other things from other maps like the health and mana bars from invasion in dusk wood and give him acredit and i hope you put ai after the beta stage cause i really dont find someone play good maps

 

[Wolfe]

Odinnsgate

Still alive and kicking.

 

[Sin'dorei300]

It looks very good, and i'm glad to see this awesome project alive again!

 

[neo_sluf]

Ohh.. this project.. when this will be released..

Just a demo and a demo..

 

[Almia]

Can i has nao? :3

 

[lNVlNClBLE]

Can i has nao? :3

^_^.

 

[pred1980]

The Project is very impressiv. A lot of work guys! Respect for that!

I took a look @ your vids on youtube... they are really nice. Which tool you used for it? You've a facebook fanpage?

Reg and still gl with this amazing project!

 

[Adiktuz]

it will be released when it's finished... XD...

 

[wowhunter]

Ohh.. this project.. when this will be released..

Just a demo and a demo..

Oh god haha... The team learned the hard way that giving out a release date or demo date is a bad idea... It will be finished when it is finished. All most know is progress is being made.

 

[Adiktuz]

yeah, release dates when delayed just creates a negative feedback...

 

[Spoontoobig]

Dead.

 

[Wolfe]

Not yet.

 

[sonofjay]

Not yet.

Really??! Nice to hear that.

 

[Philstinator]

I am looking forward to this after reading the description

 

[Veritas 117]

How's the project coming? I'm really looking forward to this one.

 

[Philstinator]

I too am curious, guys need testers or anything of that sort?

 

[Wolfe]

Hey guys!

No testers are required yet, but we are still actively working on the project. Our core systems are coded and ready, and we are currently at the point of writing documentation for content and discussing how players will be able to interact with NPCs. We are considering an extensive dialogue system involving Quests, Gossip and Reputation.

I think we may need to provide a more detailed report of what's going on, and I will certainly mention something in our next meeting, but until then...

Voren's Plateau

 

[Philstinator]

Sweet, looks good, can we get a couple more screenshots?

 

[Garfield1337]

Good to see you're actively working on this.

 

[Anachron]

Wc4 is out before you finish this map. :/

 

[Luorax]

WC4... *sigh* I wish...

 

[pred1980]

Release Date?

 

[Moy]

Dead project lol

 

[pred1980]

Sure?

 

[wowhunter]

Sure?

I am very well positive it is not dead. I know wolfe specifically has put a lot of time and heart into this as I am sure most of the staff, if not all of it has.

 

[Binsu]

I like that motivation and yes, I am much sure they will not abandon this easily and also not when things are going near to success.