DM_Kev
13-10-2005, 11:42
We've been cryptic and hidden things from you all for so many weeks now, bar a few screenshots. Finally, we have our date for the update set and are ready to tell you all a lot more!
The server will be updating on Friday 21st October with a vastly expanded and updated version of the module. Due to the size of the update (the biggest update UTT2 has ever had. This is MUCH bigger than the Shire update) the name of the module will change slightly to reflect the massive changes. I've named the module "Untold Tales Of Tolkien II Gold" as we've now entered a stage where things arejust falling together nicely. But to all intents and purposes, its the same Module as before.
Anyway, im sure everyone is wondering whats so great about UTT2 Gold. Screenshots will appear as staff find time to post them. I can provide you all with a rough list of the most significant changes. Some of what I put here will imply that you need certain files. I will explain these at the end:
*Untold Tales of Tolkien II Gold*
- Moria redone in dwarven halls tileset by DM Olorin. He has gone the whole hog and built all of Moria as given in the text. This looks spectacular. Moria is now many times larger than it is now and just as dangerous. Detail is greatly incresed and the size gurarantees a lot of parties will get lost in there. Moria includes "copies" of the existing areas and at least 20 new areas.
- New-look moria orcs and goblins by DM Kev. These look so much better and the orcs now have an extra sorcerer so their encounters are more varied in terms of sorcerers and the spell sequences they use.
- Dol Guldur troops have been created by DM Kev, again, a great variety here. There will be encounters of these about Mirkwood in close proximity to woodelves so a punch up on occasion will ensue between these factions
- New Quest available in Esgaroth. "Entanglement" by DM Kev is a new search/rescue/escort type quest which should provide some good fun for a party in the levels 5-12 range.
- New Mirkwood area and improvements to all Mirkwood areas by DM Kev. Fog and tree canopies have been added.
- Tolkienising/regionising of weapons and armour. We are now starting to phase in our new system to be eventually rid of the default + system for items. We have also begun to regionalise weapons and armour so a character can feel more personalised by using weapons from a certain region. This also means that certain items are not available in particular regions.
- Ready made clothes are now available. This means that those characters who can't craft their own can just select from a wide selection of clothing. All clothing is themed based on the area its for sale in. All clothing is less than 11gp, so now all characters are able to look good without spending all their gold.
- Umbar by special guest player builder Luthianna - We are keeping a bigger lid on this because it's just fantastic! But fear not, I have tested this several times already and you won't be disapointed!
- Lothlorien by DM Lorien. He's really gone to town on this region. Much of the region is in place and some quests are ready, however some of it will remain in progress when we update, though this shouldn't prove a hindrance to players. Completion of Elrond's final quest is required to enter Lothlorien.
- Rivendell by special guest player builder Ptolomy - Everything about the new Rivendell is amazing, especially the exterior. The cobblestone Kingdom tileset has been put to good use here. All Elf players will be delighted with this.
- New Edoras and interiors by DM Kev. Quite a dramatic difference here. There may possibly be some new quests depending on time constraints.
- More areas of the west by DM Olorin, some incredible areas made here using doa city rural tileset. Lookout for the truly awesome Cirdan's Hall!
- Massive bug/error catchup. Thankyou for all your assistance in finding the problems.
- MERP PRC 2.0 by Avalyn. With scripting by special dev team guest and utt1 scripter Barking_Mad. *I've had no confirmation from Avalyn, so this is only provisional and may change*
- A large collection of new/altered/improved/corrected scripts by DM Aule
NEW HAKS:
Yes, you will need 2 new tileset haks. ( I did mention at some point we'd add more. These are the LAST 2)
I suggest you download these now so that you are all set to play utt2 gold one its online:
As usual, download and place in your hak folder.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Hakpaks.Detail&id=4392
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Hakpaks.Detail&id=783
If I discover i've missed anything, I will correct this thread. Comments are welcome. Leave questions to the UTT2 forum.
The server will be updating on Friday 21st October with a vastly expanded and updated version of the module. Due to the size of the update (the biggest update UTT2 has ever had. This is MUCH bigger than the Shire update) the name of the module will change slightly to reflect the massive changes. I've named the module "Untold Tales Of Tolkien II Gold" as we've now entered a stage where things arejust falling together nicely. But to all intents and purposes, its the same Module as before.
Anyway, im sure everyone is wondering whats so great about UTT2 Gold. Screenshots will appear as staff find time to post them. I can provide you all with a rough list of the most significant changes. Some of what I put here will imply that you need certain files. I will explain these at the end:
*Untold Tales of Tolkien II Gold*
- Moria redone in dwarven halls tileset by DM Olorin. He has gone the whole hog and built all of Moria as given in the text. This looks spectacular. Moria is now many times larger than it is now and just as dangerous. Detail is greatly incresed and the size gurarantees a lot of parties will get lost in there. Moria includes "copies" of the existing areas and at least 20 new areas.
- New-look moria orcs and goblins by DM Kev. These look so much better and the orcs now have an extra sorcerer so their encounters are more varied in terms of sorcerers and the spell sequences they use.
- Dol Guldur troops have been created by DM Kev, again, a great variety here. There will be encounters of these about Mirkwood in close proximity to woodelves so a punch up on occasion will ensue between these factions
- New Quest available in Esgaroth. "Entanglement" by DM Kev is a new search/rescue/escort type quest which should provide some good fun for a party in the levels 5-12 range.
- New Mirkwood area and improvements to all Mirkwood areas by DM Kev. Fog and tree canopies have been added.
- Tolkienising/regionising of weapons and armour. We are now starting to phase in our new system to be eventually rid of the default + system for items. We have also begun to regionalise weapons and armour so a character can feel more personalised by using weapons from a certain region. This also means that certain items are not available in particular regions.
- Ready made clothes are now available. This means that those characters who can't craft their own can just select from a wide selection of clothing. All clothing is themed based on the area its for sale in. All clothing is less than 11gp, so now all characters are able to look good without spending all their gold.
- Umbar by special guest player builder Luthianna - We are keeping a bigger lid on this because it's just fantastic! But fear not, I have tested this several times already and you won't be disapointed!
- Lothlorien by DM Lorien. He's really gone to town on this region. Much of the region is in place and some quests are ready, however some of it will remain in progress when we update, though this shouldn't prove a hindrance to players. Completion of Elrond's final quest is required to enter Lothlorien.
- Rivendell by special guest player builder Ptolomy - Everything about the new Rivendell is amazing, especially the exterior. The cobblestone Kingdom tileset has been put to good use here. All Elf players will be delighted with this.
- New Edoras and interiors by DM Kev. Quite a dramatic difference here. There may possibly be some new quests depending on time constraints.
- More areas of the west by DM Olorin, some incredible areas made here using doa city rural tileset. Lookout for the truly awesome Cirdan's Hall!
- Massive bug/error catchup. Thankyou for all your assistance in finding the problems.
- MERP PRC 2.0 by Avalyn. With scripting by special dev team guest and utt1 scripter Barking_Mad. *I've had no confirmation from Avalyn, so this is only provisional and may change*
- A large collection of new/altered/improved/corrected scripts by DM Aule
NEW HAKS:
Yes, you will need 2 new tileset haks. ( I did mention at some point we'd add more. These are the LAST 2)
I suggest you download these now so that you are all set to play utt2 gold one its online:
As usual, download and place in your hak folder.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Hakpaks.Detail&id=4392
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Hakpaks.Detail&id=783
If I discover i've missed anything, I will correct this thread. Comments are welcome. Leave questions to the UTT2 forum.