Hiring for Lexia - Page 3

Cubical · #1 10-11-2011, 05:02 AM

To an extent cliffs are all personal preference for example, wan and crono have 2 totally different styles when they are doing cliffs

Tricxta · #2 10-11-2011, 06:00 AM

iClassic has its own style as well... imo I really don't like it, the correct way I thought cliffs are tiled is the way callimuc posted. Also I beleive it's cronos style I prefer since wans cliff perspective is pretty trippy and doesnt make alot of sense because it's mixing an overhead view with a tilted look. Thats just my opinion however.

Also not that I really care but in case you do trucker pked me with staff boots, however since it's an uc server it's no biggy, just thought I'd let you know.

ff7chocoboknight · #3 10-11-2011, 07:25 PM

A few minutes ago, I was checking out the Lexia playerworld. The Manager, Emera, greeted me cheerily, warped to me, and updated the level several times for no clear reason.

When I got out of observer mode (I have a Classic account), I began asking questions about the server. He ran off playing with random wNPCs.

When I found Emera after checking out some buildings including a small item shop that ran on chat commands and had items with names that did not make sense, I finally received a reply to my questions: "why are you saying random stuff?" To which I replied, "How are questions about your server random?" He ignored me and began to play with a tile editor, so I went off on my own.

As I was walking around, I noticed that the lamp posts where blocking me. I went back to where Emera was placing random water tiles to suggest that he used setshape2. I was shocked to see him say "just leave ffs," so I asked if he was seriously telling me to leave the server. He replied with "Yes," disconnected me from the server, and changed it to staff only.

Let's just say I'm not impressed by the way I was treated.

Emera · #4 10-20-2011, 06:38 PM

I haven't posted here in a while... Surprise! I am adding in to Lexia a HUD bar, that shows a notification, or your past notification, and also a new, cleaner way to show your gold, wood and crystal (the crystal mining will be finished eventually!) Attached below are some images :D

Emera · #5 10-28-2011, 12:49 PM

Just set up the new HUD display (not quite finished), and also working on the weapons. Thank you Mercy for the amazing graphics, and he has already made us 2 katana graphics. So, I guess 2 new weapons have been added.

Water Katana
Demonic Katana

And soon to come to Lexia...

Defused Abyss

These will be weapons gained later on in the game, and we will be working on some starter weapons for release soon. If you want to come on and test these weapons, just ask an online staff member.

kalabar24 · #6 10-29-2011, 03:18 AM

Maybe something along the lines of the aura thing could look like this.

Not the best in the world, i know, but if it was a .gif with the aura moving in/out, it would look pretty cool.

callimuc · #7 10-29-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kalabar24

Not the best in the world, i know, but if it was a .gif with the aura moving in/out, it would look pretty cool.

Adding a scripted aura could look even cooler.

Emera · #8 10-29-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by callimuc

Adding a scripted aura could look even cooler.

Good idea :O I will get on it right away!

ff7chocoboknight · #9 11-02-2011, 05:14 PM

Couldn't you just use alpha transparency for a glow effect in the PNG?

fowlplay4 · #10 11-02-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ff7chocoboknight

Couldn't you just use alpha transparency for a glow effect in the PNG?

A dynamic/animated glowing effect is much more impressive than a static one.

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Originally Posted by FaLLChiLD

I'm pretty sure images using alpha like that doesn't float in Graal. It'd need to be alpha'd by script.

It works just fine, a few of Elk's Zodiac graphics use it.

Elk · #11 11-02-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fowlplay4

A dynamic/animated glowing effect is much more impressive than a static one.

It works just fine, a few of Elk's Zodiac graphics use it.

Theres already PNG that supports animations... not sure if theres one that supports 24 bit aswell :S would be awesome as hell

FaLLChiLD · #12 11-02-2011, 05:31 PM

I'm pretty sure images using alpha like that doesn't float in Graal. It'd need to be alpha'd by script.

ff7chocoboknight · #13 11-02-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FaLLChiLD

I'm pretty sure images using alpha like that doesn't float in Graal. It'd need to be alpha'd by script.

Coss has all kinds of images (hats, heads, bodies, etc.) with alpha on Classic.

FaLLChiLD · #14 11-02-2011, 09:40 PM

Forgive my ignorance, I suppose I am pretty out of the loop!

FaLLChiLD · #15 11-09-2011, 07:56 AM

the tiles are so monotone and desaturated imo.

i know this isn't a load better but...

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Emera · #16 11-13-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FaLLChiLD

the tiles are so monotone and desaturated imo.

i know this isn't a load better but...
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That's beautiful!

Emera · #17 11-15-2011, 09:18 PM

I present to you, the CrapShack, guaranteed to get you off your feet before 7 O'Clock! You will find inside a nice little pub area, that players can manage themselves. It has it's own hire/fire system for player staff. If you want to secure yourself the position of CrapShack manager, just forum PM me. Happy playing!

Emera · #18 11-09-2011, 05:01 PM

Clockwork is working on them. I agree the colours used are very dull and the contrast is really low.

Emera · #19 11-11-2011, 10:31 PM

I have take the time to construct a website for Lexia since I am learning HTML. I thought it would be a nice little project for me to set one up and see what I have learned. It looks great although it isn't anything amazing. You can find updates, application forms and much more content to come at the following address.

http://lexiacontrol.zxq.net/

Thanks!

Emera · #20 11-12-2011, 03:49 AM

Added a lot of features to the site Improved the look of the news display, added a PDF download with all of Lexia's original goals, added a nice little working on-line application for players to fill out instead of emailing me and also improved the sites layout altogether. A staff list has been added that administrators can edit via the site through an editor, added a contact page that will hopefully grow as we get some staff in (if we get some), and everything seems to be running smoothly aside from the Guest Book that was giving me some nasty errors. I had to shut that down until I can fix it.
http://lexiacontrol.zxq.net/

Emera · #21 11-12-2011, 10:18 AM

I made this level a long time ago and have been working on it to practice my leveling. I can't continue doing that until the updateboard() is fixed (bump stefan)

But anyway can I have some feedback? It isn't done yet

(I know there's a tile error in the bottom left corner. I need a working editor to fix it.)

ff7chocoboknight · #22 11-12-2011, 05:49 PM

L2Trees

racil · #23 11-12-2011, 11:29 PM

So far it just looks like random objects scattered around the level.

Whats the area supposed be?

Emera · #24 11-12-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by racil

So far it just looks like random objects scattered around the level.

Whats the area supposed be?

Just a test really.

racil · #25 11-13-2011, 12:00 AM

Well, its usefull to have a goal or an idea when making levels, even if its just for practising.

Gothika · #26 11-15-2011, 09:53 PM

Any screenshot's of the interior?

Emera · #27 11-15-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gothika

Any screenshot's of the interior?

Added to the original post. I am still working on the level, but I think I'm doing an OK job so far? Fixed web link.
http://lexiacontrol.zxq.net/index.html

ff7chocoboknight · #28 11-16-2011, 02:14 AM

Nice, square building turns into crazy, asymmetrical inside.

Emera · #29 11-16-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ff7chocoboknight

Nice, square building turns into crazy, asymmetrical inside.

That's my dodgy levels work

Emera · #30 11-19-2011, 04:44 PM

This is what I have so far. Wondering what else to add since the lower floor looks pretty empty and bare. Any ideas?

fowlplay4 · #31 11-19-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Emera

This is what I have so far. Wondering what else to add since the lower floor looks pretty empty and bare. Any ideas?

Start developing without asking the communities opinion every other day.

Making smaller inside levels if you don't want them to appear so bare, your tileset makes it pleasant enough to avoid having to put in unneeded detail.

callimuc · #32 11-19-2011, 08:36 PM

Like fp4 said, you should maybe make the level smaller. Also adding a second bar could be good, since that staff entrance is kind of too small for a bar. Also maybe add some NPC´s which are sitting around being drunken.

Emera · #33 11-19-2011, 08:38 PM

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Like fp4 said, you should maybe make the level smaller. Also adding a second bar could be good, since that staff entrance is kind of too small for a bar. Also maybe add some NPC´s which are sitting around being drunken.

Thanks. So maybe add a bigger bar, and shrink the level a little?

callimuc · #34 11-19-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Emera

Thanks. So maybe add a bigger bar, and shrink the level a little?

Yes maybe a second bar and a smaller level.

Emera · #35 11-20-2011, 11:12 AM

I asked callimic if he would come and help out with "cliffing" the outer part of the town on Lexia. It's working a treat and it's over half way done. I did make a cropped image of the town on the GMAP but it's 14.4 MB. The link can be found here.
Sorry about the long download time.

callimuc · #36 11-20-2011, 06:25 PM

The left side seems to be too much straight. On the right side (where I was working at) are some corners, which makes it (in my mind) look better. Maybe you should also do that.

Emera · #37 11-20-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by callimuc

The left side seems to be too much straight. On the right side (where I was working at) are some corners, which makes it (in my mind) look better. Maybe you should also do that.

Get what you mean. I will improve that.

Emera · #38 10-05-2011, 12:48 AM

Ponilia is expanding! We have completed the crossroads with some very sexy old fashioned lights for the grim roads, and it leads to a general store! Screenshot attached.

Emera · #39 10-09-2011, 12:39 AM

Added an updated hat system. It is easier to add players hats and also supports hat names instead of saying the hats image. Working on the crystal mining level has started and should be finished shortly.

00:58
Added a help icon to the top left of your screen (screenshot attached), and it shows some server commands in the F2 game window. Now, players will stop asking how to remove their hats! Also increased the font size so it is a bit more visible.

11:46
Changed the chat and nicknames to an orange colour to get ready for Halloween! There will hopefully be a few surprises and some new levels for you guys to check out soon enough.

salesman · #40 10-28-2011, 06:53 PM

Those weapons look really nice except for the outline.