Graal v4.02 revision 8 released

Admins · #1 11-03-2005, 02:36 AM

A new version has been released, download by connecting to the server list (login server). The Mac download package has been changed a lot, it doesn't include the setup program anymore, you can directly start it from the Graal 4 volume that opens when you download & activate the Graal 4 package. Also the URL for it has changed. Please test the Mac version if you have a Mac.

Windows:http://www.graalonline.com/downloads/Graal4Setup.exe
Linux:http://www.graalonline.com/downloads/graal4setup
Mac:http://www.graalonline.com/downloads/Graal4.dmg.bz2

Changes:
- fixed several problems with update packages from playerworlds overwriting the main update packages (.gupd files)
- it is now possible to rearrange the graal control inside the window, so you can put controls next to it without hiding game content, check the attached level editor scropt (turnon() function, GraalControl is inside GUIContainer)
- fixed problems of gani scripts of other players not restarted in certain situations
- resetting the gani attributes of the player on server switch (#P / player.attr[])
- on mac the downloaded files are stored in ~/.graal/graal4, like on Linux, so making it possible to play Graal when you only have read access to the files (you currently need write access to the exe for the automatic update though)
- added functionality for clearing all npcs on npcserver restart (not enabled in the npcserver yet though)
- fixed starting in fullscreen with different fullscreen resolution than 1024x768

Attached to this post is a first version of a level editor - basicly only tiles selection & tiles pasting. Press F4 to activate it, it will put a tiles selection window on the right side of the Graal window. It would be interesting if scripters could improve it. What I could imagine is:
- instead of having a tiles selection window, it should be a border-less panel like in the v2 level editor
- it should check if the player actually has the right to edit the current level, using the hasright() function
- needs level tiles selection & copying

Also the gserver/npcserver have been updated so that you can see the upgrade status of a player by script now:
player.upgradestatus
or
#G / #G(playerindex)
Both gserver and npcserver need to be restarted to enable that.

napo_p2p · #2 11-03-2005, 03:22 AM

Very nice

.

EDIT: OLE seems a bit buggy

. In particular, it seems to be having trouble editing tiles on gmaps.

ZeLpH_MyStiK · #3 11-03-2005, 03:31 AM

nice level editor, read your forum pms Stefan

haunter · #4 11-03-2005, 03:49 AM

Is this level editor something that must be used online? Or do I put it somewhere in my Graal directory to use it?

If its for online only I'm doomed! No RC for macs means I can't get it put on until Lance returns!

Plus then I can't work on stuff when I'm out with no internet connection.

x2

napo_p2p · #5 11-03-2005, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by haunter

Plus then I can't work on stuff when I'm out with no internet connection.

x2

We all feel your pain.

On another note. How about editing NPCs from player?

VulcanP2P · #6 11-03-2005, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by napo_p2p

Very nice

.

EDIT: OLE seems a bit buggy

. In particular, it seems to be having trouble editing tiles on gmaps.

Yeah, it's setting the wrong tiles or something.

napo_p2p · #7 11-03-2005, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VulcanP2P

Yeah, it's setting the wrong tiles or something.

I found that it's working on the top left corner level.

Zxion · #8 11-03-2005, 08:35 AM

So where do we put this file after we download it in order to use it?

VulcanP2P · #9 11-03-2005, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Zxion

So where do we put this file after we download it in order to use it?

Its a weapon, you need to upload it on a server as a weapon named LevelEditor.

ZeLpH_MyStiK · #10 11-03-2005, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by napo_p2p

EDIT: OLE seems a bit buggy

. In particular, it seems to be having trouble editing tiles on gmaps.

It's a bug with updateboard2. I do believe it is fixed, you just need you gserver and npcserver restarted for it to take effect.

http://forums.graalonline.com/forums...ad.php?t=61773

I haven't tried it yet, but a temporary solution would be to replace function pasteTiles with the following:

NPC Code:



function pasteTiles(pastex,pastey,pastew,pasteh,pastearr) {

  for (tx=0; tx<pastew; tx++) {

    for (ty=0; ty<pasteh; ty++) {

      tiles[pastex+tx,pastey+ty] = pastearr[tx+ty*pastew];

      updateboard2(pastex+tx,pastey+ty,1,1);

    }

  }

}

P.S. Stefan read your forum pm

Zxion · #11 11-03-2005, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VulcanP2P

Its a weapon, you need to upload it on a server as a weapon named LevelEditor.

Ohhh duh, that would make sense for it to be an NPC lol Sorry about that folks, I just wasn't thinking at the time

Nabru · #12 11-04-2005, 10:23 PM

This level editor sucks really bad... If i have to use this i will be forced to quit

Fry · #13 11-04-2005, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nabru

This level editor sucks really bad... If i have to use this i will be forced to quit

Because it's finished and all, yeah..

ZeLpH_MyStiK · #14 11-05-2005, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nabru

This level editor sucks really bad... If i have to use this i will be forced to quit

Who ever said anything about you having to use this? If you don't like how it is progressing, make one yourself.

DrDrizzle · #15 11-05-2005, 06:43 AM

and stefan i press the link for mac and it doesnt download it just has this giberish on a web page.......

Mykel · #16 11-05-2005, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeLpH_MyStiK

Who ever said anything about you having to use this? If you don't like how it is progressing, make one yourself.

I hope you are kidding.

The fact is, the level editor is very bad. It was clearly rushed. It obviously isn't finished and wont be the last version, but don't tell him to make his own developmental tool to develop for graal online, that's just ignorant.

Skyld · #17 11-05-2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mykel

I hope you are kidding.

The fact is, the level editor is very bad. It was clearly rushed. It obviously isn't finished and wont be the last version, but don't tell him to make his own developmental tool to develop for graal online, that's just ignorant.

Did you think before you posted this?

Rick · #18 11-05-2005, 01:15 PM

Stefan - are the Linux and Mac versions of Graal4 accessible to non-Gold/VIP users? Please say yes. :o

Silent · #19 11-05-2005, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDrizzle

and stefan i press the link for mac and it doesnt download it just has this giberish on a web page.......

Right click, Save As

Rick · #20 11-05-2005, 06:51 PM

Ah, Stefan. Someone needs to fix that download link for the Mac download:

-bash-2.05b$ wget http://www.graalonline.com/downloads/Graal4.dmg.bz2
--10:50:52-- http://www.graalonline.com/downloads/Graal4.dmg.bz2
=> `Graal4.dmg.bz2'
Resolving www.graalonline.com... done.
Connecting to www.graalonline.com:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 7,587,421 [text/plain]

Note the 'text/plain' bit.

Mykel · #21 11-05-2005, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyld

Did you think before you posted this?

Yes. It's horrible logic to tell someone who has always had a level editor at hand with Graal Online releases to 'script their own.'

ZeLpH_MyStiK · #22 11-05-2005, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mykel

Yes. It's horrible logic to tell someone who has always had a level editor at hand with Graal Online releases to 'script their own.'

It's a suggestion. If he doesn't like how the level editor is progressing, then make one yourself, many has done it (including me). Or he can simply use the offline level editor...

DrDrizzle · #23 11-06-2005, 04:38 AM

ok???????

haunter · #24 11-06-2005, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeLpH_MyStiK

It's a suggestion. If he doesn't like how the level editor is progressing, then make one yourself, many has done it (including me). Or he can simply use the offline level editor...

Some people can't use the offline editor... And you can't expect everybody to script their own... It doesn't say in the game description "Make your own levels; quick and easy! (Note: Requires advanced G-script knowledge)"

GraalOnline should provide a good online level editor script as a default if they're planning on doing away with the offline version, and/or not planning on making offline versions for Linux/OSX platforms. The ability to make your own levels without much hassle is part of the game you pay for.

ZeLpH_MyStiK · #25 11-06-2005, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haunter

Some people can't use the offline editor... And you can't expect everybody to script their own... It doesn't say in the game description "Make your own levels; quick and easy! (Note: Requires advanced G-script knowledge)"

GraalOnline should provide a good online level editor script as a default if they're planning on doing away with the offline version, and/or not planning on making offline versions for Linux/OSX platforms. The ability to make your own levels without much hassle is part of the game you pay for.

I understand that some people can't use the offline editor, but most can. Plus, I never said I expect people to make their own editor, im saying if you don't like the current one being worked on, you can make your own with whatever features you want. Gosh, read before you post next time.

CheeToS2 · #26 11-06-2005, 07:04 AM

Yes, the level editor isn't finished; stop fighting about it.

DrDrizzle · #27 11-06-2005, 11:00 PM

.... omfg... i can't dwld v4 on my macintosh G5 but i can download it on my sisters imac... wtf!?

Skyld · #28 11-07-2005, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DrDrizzle

.... omfg... i can't dwld v4 on my macintosh G5 but i can download it on my sisters imac... wtf!?

Stop saying "i cant do this" and explain the problem. What errors you get. Screenshots.

Chances are, it's down to bad configuration.

Maniaman · #29 11-07-2005, 03:26 AM

I've been doing a little bit of work to the online level editor. I added rights support, so you must have rights to edit levels. There is also support for creating new levels, and 'opening' levels (basically just warping to them). I will post it sometime if you would like.

DrDrizzle · #30 11-09-2005, 03:45 AM

When am the ppls who have macs be able to download this revison and otehrs......... and for ppls who uses a mac can you tell me how to add a buddy to my list ....thank you

haunter · #31 11-09-2005, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDrizzle

When am the ppls who have macs be able to download this revison and otehrs......... and for ppls who uses a mac can you tell me how to add a buddy to my list ....thank you

Proper. English. Child.

I can download this revision just fine.

You set buddies on the Mac version the same way as the Windows version I think.

DrDrizzle · #32 11-09-2005, 05:27 PM

but i cant....

haunter · #33 11-09-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDrizzle

but i cant....

Well obviously it's available to Mac users... It's just something that you're doing wrong.

DrDrizzle · #34 11-09-2005, 05:48 PM

so do u no what im doing wrong then? Or you can forum Pm me so u can telll me step by step then?

haunter · #35 11-09-2005, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDrizzle

so do u no what im doing wrong then? Or you can forum Pm me so u can telll me step by step then?

I have to know what you're doing in order to tell what you're doing wrong. Like Skyld said, you can't just say 'It doesnt work' and expect help.

DrDrizzle · #36 11-10-2005, 12:47 AM

ook hunter ill tell you how i did it...

1. i press the link for this revsion but it came up in a website but its all gerish and then my friend told me to dwld friefox which i did and its the same thing but this time it was in excel butstill that gerish.....

haunter · #37 11-10-2005, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDrizzle

ook hunter ill tell you how i did it...

1. i press the link for this revsion but it came up in a website but its all gerish and then my friend told me to dwld friefox which i did and its the same thing but this time it was in excel butstill that gerish.....

1. My name is not 'hunter'.
2. 'English M.F.'r do you speak it?' I don't understand half of what you said
3. Learn to read and follow simple instructions. Someone already gave you the solution to your problem in this very thread.

DrDrizzle · #38 11-10-2005, 01:44 AM

so who gave the solution then! >=o

Skyld · #39 11-10-2005, 01:46 AM

Read. The. Bloody. Thread.

Damix2 · #40 11-10-2005, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haunter

You set buddies on the Mac version the same way as the Windows version I think.

Don't you need to you know..right click?