Graal Freeroam

[KriosEthan]

Graal Freeroam's Gmap has been opened up to the players today. For those who don't know what Graal Freeroam is , it is a Modern/RPG themed server. At this time we are not really going to go into detail on the features until we enter the Beta Stage. We are currently in the Alpha stage which means there are plenty of bugs left to be found/fixed and new features to be implemented. The reason we have opened up the Gmap is so that players can explore and get an idea of what Graal Freeroam is. As we continue to develop we will release more content and probably enter the beta stage. Since we are in the alpha stage we don't have any plans to make anymore resets. So players are more than welcome to login and hangout if they wish.

All updates for this server can be found on our facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Graal...18736208210200), or In-Game by pressing N. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns feel free to post them in this thread or contact us in-game.

At this time we are not hiring

[callimuc]

i like it a lot! especially this modern, yet cartoonish style.

keep going with that great work!

[papajchris]

what are those gold things?

[KriosEthan]

Originally Posted by papajchris

what are those gold things?

They are signs they say MoMoney but you have to look close to them to actually be able to read it. We will probably make a different sign later on but for now that's what we are using.

[BlueMelon]

Looks really nice! Love the tileset.

[haro41]

Stop with the ****ing guns already. So tired of this ****.

[KriosEthan]

Originally Posted by haro41

Stop with the ****ing guns already. So tired of this ****.

Nobody's forcing you to play. <3

[KriosEthan]

Updates/Changelog (this is posted on our facebook page and in-game) but I figured I would post it here as well just to show that we are making progress.

12/13

Updated View/Map and View/Minimap, View/Account
Updated map image
disabled useless gui stuff
Updated guis - achievemtns, options,commands and rules (need tabs tho)
changed the trunk image (still working on making the items display right)
updated entire gmap all image should disply unless I missed one
updated almost all the inside levels except one b.c I got lazy
added more furni to the furni shop
got rid of all images not starting with gf_
added 10 new images
make it so warehouse npcs has target animation, same in cityhall (will do this for all npcs that you can talk to)
made the rules/commands/news into one gui (just added a news tab)
enabled tips window - press 4 its basically a newbie guide (txt needs to be updated)

12/14
players no longer drop money when they die
to reset your kds it cos't $1,000

12/16
Added new building style to gmap
uploaded some missing images
started working on subway
came up with concept ideas for weapons

12/17
added 2 new images
finished mk7 reload,idle
added several new buildings to the gmap
added sign script (will display the current name of building when you get close to the sigh)
finished backpack gani

12/19
Finished item system
added more images
Updates all outside levels and inside levels
added more inside levels
add weather system w/ clouds

12/20
Finsihed login screen
finished , ups45,45mag,cm901,striker,subm, m16a4 ganis
made it so when you get close to the shop clerk the enter key displays
made it so item names show up in inventroy when cursor is over the item

12/22
bug fixes, fixed the message system will now resize with screen, fixed distorted inventory now displays properly
Added level lock for all items
finished gun systems
when a user dies they now only get +1 death added.
minimap will now dl for players when they login
streetlights now display properly
when delivering packages you will now get payed a certian amount depening on your player level
bottom bar gui finished and added
Faq in support center has been updated
delivering packages now earns exp
fish can now be sold
enabled hunger
released food
released 2 jobs
added 5 hotdog stand shops around the gmap for food
fixed tile errors


12/23
loading ammo has been fixed
continued working on car system
started gmap expansion

12/27
continued working on car system
started working on mining game
began expanding the gmap more

12/28
continuted working on gmap
continued working on mining game

12/29
continued working on gmap
continuted working on mining mini game (90% done)

[Matt]

Looking good.

[KriosEthan]

More progress

12/29
continued working on gmap
continued working on mini game (90% done)

1/1
Added gun range
fixed npc characters
added a chatbox

1/6
Updated gmap [90% done]
updated bottom bar, added hunger/energy/time/bullet count
made radio/tailor/news weapons which are added to the players inventory (these no longer work with hotkety)
continued working on mining mini game [90% done]
fixed login screen images had green on the conner
added map legend/icons to main map, also made the map display smaller so it no longer takes up the full screen
added notification system for npc messages/alerts
removed old hud

[KriosEthan]

These are the things left on our todo list

Finish Mining System
Finish Car System
Create Guide/Tutorial System
Finish Notification System
Create Gang/Gang Territory System
Create Police System
Create House/Apartment System
Create Furniture System
Create Spar System
Create Subway System
Add Paycheck System to Mining,Fishing, Package Delivery Jobs


I have also posted some new screenshots they can be seen here - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Graal...8210200?ref=hl

[callimuc]

cool stuff, might come over again soon

[Fidel Castro]

Really like the graphics, other than the car. Somehow reminds me a little of Bravo Evolved, which was a great server.

[scriptless]

I visited this playerworld the other day. I was actually impressed with some of what I saw.. keep up the work guys.

[KriosEthan]

Minor Update
So just a small update the tutorial system has been finished, if you login and spawn in city hall just head upstairs and go into the tutorial. If your a new player then you will be taken straight to the tutorial. The tutorial last about 1-2 minutes depending on your pace. I also decided to play around with Apartments, this is a Medium sized apartment.


Small Sized Apartment

Medium Sized Apartment

Large Sized Apartment

[Fidel Castro]

Looks good! A couple of things I noted but it's just me being picky is I've never really liked it when they put the shadow of the fans on the ground just looks weird and out of place. And maybe it's just me again but I think the rugs could use some work (both colors) but its also because I can't zoom in on the pics maybe it looks different up close.

Keep up the good work looking great.

[Elk]

Yo, change your hairstyles.

[racycle]

Originally Posted by Elk

Yo, change your hairstyles.

Don't Worry :]

Originally Posted by Fidel Castro

Really like the graphics, other than the car. Somehow reminds me a little of Bravo Evolved, which was a great server.

Bravo is actually where the inspiration for the cars came from. I can't stand how most modern servers take one angle and rotate it making the sprites look funny. What don't you like about the current cars? The rims got distorted when scaling the car down to get the correct size. The car is also referenced off of a 1979 volkswagen rabbit.

Originally Posted by Fidel Castro

just me being picky is I've never really liked it when they put the shadow of the fans on the ground just looks weird and out of place. And maybe it's just me again but I think the rugs could use some work (both colors) but its also because I can't zoom in on the pics maybe it looks different up close.

I'm not to sure about the fans but the clouds also shadow the ground on the ouside for the same effect. As for the rugs , Any suggestions or criticism For the rugs? here is a more zoomed in picture.



Also great work KriosEthan with keeping everyone updated.

[dbug]

yeah those fans looked odd.. but not in a rawr i hate it kinda way.. but in a hmmm kind of way.. hard to explain but interesting

[Fidel Castro]

I agree with dbug. I can't really put my finger on it just the shadow bugs me, doesn't seem like it's needed.

The more I look at the car the more I like it, so I've changed my mind on that. I might logon sometime in the future one of the extremely few modern themed playerworlds that looks good without reminding me of an Era rip.

[Fidel Castro]

Ok just running around, you need to change some of those cartoony signs. I know the theme is a little cartoony.. but you can't even read them lol

[Fidel Castro]

I really like the old school signs though how when you run close to them it tells you what it says.

#triplepostcoolness

[racycle]

Aside from the "MoMoney" sign , which ones do you find hard to read?

-BoardWalk
-Bill's Bullets
-City Hall
-Franks Farm(no title on sign) so yea xD
-Good Month
-Lincoln Hats

Ill try greatly reducing the alpha on the fan shadow and see how it looks.

[MonkeyBob]

Looks awesome! Good job!

[Fidel Castro]

Originally Posted by racycle

Aside from the "MoMoney" sign , which ones do you find hard to read?

-BoardWalk
-Bill's Bullets
-City Hall
-Franks Farm(no title on sign) so yea xD
-Good Month
-Lincoln Hats

Ill try greatly reducing the alpha on the fan shadow and see how it looks.

I'll probably get back on later, it'd just be nice to go around with someone who works there and not just aimlessly wander like I was doing with no money or guns but it was a purple sign if I remember right that I couldn't read at all. Boardwalk was very hard to make out also. I'd suggest lighter shades for the words themselves with a darker outline that will help emphasize the letters better.

[KriosEthan]

So it's been a while since we have posted any updates but we are still working on this project.

Updates
Below you will see our mining system. Instead of doing the boring pickaxe mining we decided to turn mining into a fun mini-game. Basically how this works is after you enter the mines you will place your TNT on the wall and the wall will explode and you will walk into the the dark cave entrance. Once this happens the mini-game will popup. The objective of this game is to match the shapes up and attempt to get the minerals to the bottom. Collect as many minerals as you possibly can before the time runs out. Once the time runs out your minerals will be added to your inventory and can be sold.

Mining images can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...8210200&type=1

Item Trading/Marketplace
Below you will see our Marketplace system. This allows players to put items up for sale for all to see. You can also view your items that you currently have up for sale. One the first tab you can view items up for sale by others, on the second tab you can view your items, and on the last tab you can view special items. The special items tab will have limited time offers on certain item. It will basically be used during the holidays or during any special event we are having. The only people who can add special items at admins.

Marketplace images can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...8210200&type=1

[Rave_J]

ok i want to ask u guys this prob a lot of players want this ask
now main content what makes you different then era
example just by snapshots looks like the same content as era but with tweeks and new graphics,drive cars,kill people ect like example Aeon the modern world when u c it its like Era then theres Aeon to different game plays kind of like my offline u can tell the difference apart from aeon and Era even with theme mine is modern but not base in a city ect

[MysticalDragon]

I just read that and said "wtf"?

[Rave_J]

it makes sense
if it just about the same game concept as era they wont go classic tab due there too much alike so y waste our time

[BlueMelon]

Originally Posted by Rave_J

it makes sense
if it just about the same game concept as era they wont go classic tab due there too much alike so y waste our time

Why waste our time? That doesn't even make sense... you're implying you NEED to play the server? Or even NEED to read this thread?

[racycle]

Aside from the graphics, the way many mechanics that Freeroam and era share are quite different. Yes the general concept of killing people is still there , but every server on Graal has that concept? Mechanically however Freeroam is different , killing a person will grant you a warning level , as your crimes progress your "wanted" meter will increase. I would compare the concept to that of Grand Theft Auto Vice City (only one I really played.). Also based on your wanted level, being killed by a police officer will result in being "busted". Being busted will cost you a short prison sentence and a few dollars. In jail you will be able to preform different task and jobs.

We are trying to come up with fun and unique ways to handle our mechanics. If some of our content seams similar to another server's functionally I apologize but I do not play any other servers to stay up to date with what everyone is making. As for the cars , there is not a lot that can be done creatively that wouldn't require massive amounts of work on the staff team.

Lastly sorry rave_j if I did not fully answer your question, I tried my best to understand your point of view. Thank you BlueMelon for defending Freeroam if that was your intentions.

[Draenin]

I'd kinda like to see more roles on a modern server like this.

On servers like Era, Graal Ghetto, and so on, there have been feeble attempts to incorporate other roles into the game, like collecting trash or picking flowers or little odd jobs like that.

But where are all the jobs that actually allow a city to function in real life?


I'd like to see the option of doing things like joining a police force to arrest people when they've committed crimes. Or joining a group of firefighters that get bonuses for putting out fires or something. Or allow people to sell things other than weapons, like food that has to be made out of ingredients that other people farm. And in order to do make that work, make it possible for people to starve. If you do things just right, you can make people playing on the server actually depend on each other somewhat for help in different situations.

Just think about the real world, and what kinds of people are in it, and what they do, and what you could let players do that they could do in real life. Let them be construction workers that have hammers and demolition equipment. Or medics, who get bonuses for saving the lives of others. Allow players to become brokers on the stock market, or realtors that can sell housing to others. Even something as simple as needing someone to be online to open a shop at a certain time of day is both realistic and engaging to a player audience if you can find creative ways to give players incentives for doing tasks. Even if they're menial.

There's so much untapped potential in modern servers because they're all just simple GTA clones.

You might think I'm crazy, but think about the possibility of a modern server as a kind of 'Sim' game instead. It could work.

[racycle]

Thank you for your suggestions and ideas. The concept of a more virtual would dose have a lot of my interest however I don't feel the community will be big enough to sustain a player required server. I also don't feel the players would be able to maintain such a indirect task. Nothing directed to anyone but a lot of the community has school or work which would cause a problem. The Sims are able to pull it off because the world dose not require the player to pull his own weight.

police officer where you catch the bad guys(clearly), has already been implemented into the server.
package/mail delivery is also implemented into the server which has the ability to deliver mail to player houses to pay rent and such.
Medic was a part of the server as well where you drove around in a ambulance and healed players with a low wanted level. It was taken down due to a few bugs we were having.
Fire fighter has been brought up and some of the images have been made for it but the actual development of the job went onto the back burner.

We currently do have farming but it is not a server dependent task. The Construction Worker and Realtor jobs are interesting thank you , might have to make potholes spawn that they have to fix that can also damage cars. Realtor might have some issues with limited housing. My reference to GTA was mainly to point out the wanted star system they use.

[KriosEthan]

After taking a break from developing Graal Freeroam we have decided to pick back up where we left off. There really isn't that much that needs to be finished so once those scripts are completed Freeroam will be playable and enjoyable to those who choose to play. Below are about 5 videos I made of me doing different things on the game. This is mainly for the people who haven't logged onto Freeroam or people who have and didn't exactly know what to do.You can also find our Ventrillo server information below and are more than welcome to login and chat with us.

Youtube Videos of Freeroam - my next videos will have a voice over to help explain things as I go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GXrsCFWvk8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBKjOdde0jo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRhJbOoG1Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpKIuMdvPj0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AMMqqinEkM

Ventrillo Server

Host: zinc.typefrag.com
Port: 5275

[callimuc]

awesome! you really did a great job

[KriosEthan]

Youtube Video of Freeroam
Latest Video w/Voice over
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA0sv...7KVXAqmuVIZlG6
I did leave a few things out like the gang system and pk points but I will touch bases on those some other time. Basically this video covers most of what Freeroam has to offer.

[Fulg0reSama]

Your voice over is very quiet and not very appealing towards grabbing my attention

It felt very tame and didn't really sell the server to me as something I would want to play.

[KriosEthan]

Well it's not a trailer I just wanted to give more detail on how things work. I personally don't like how I sound over the mic, my voice comes off a lot differently than it would IRL.

[Fulg0reSama]

Originally Posted by KriosEthan

Well it's not a trailer I just wanted to give more detail on how things work. I personally don't like how I sound over the mic, my voice comes off a lot differently than it would IRL.

That's fine, but your video has a purpose, if it was to be informative of detail, a written statement could've been much more effective paired with it

[KriosEthan]

I have a written statement well more like a features list but I didn't want to post it until everything on there was complete. I suppose it would have been more effective but I believe the video will do just fine and if that doesn't work people can login and play on the server.