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by Latreg
Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:03 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Recovery Code!!!
Replies: 75
Views: 16145

Lets all see what the owner of the mud says :) This MUD is easily the most stable its been in the years I've been around, and that is because we've strived to correct the crash bugs. So how about we just keep on doing that and provide the most stable game we can. How we get responses from the peopl...
by Latreg
Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:54 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Recovery Code!!!
Replies: 75
Views: 16145

It seems to me it pisses a very very small segment of the population off, and personally i'd rather have 2.0 finished, than to have them work on some sort of crash recovery system. right because 2.0 won't crash so it's a non-issue, makes sense to me! This whole this is funny, how is really any diff...
by Latreg
Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:35 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: an ancient mithril bec de corbin
Replies: 4
Views: 1284

sometimes a get a double proc.....

It's not worth the plats and time to quest one anyway imo
by Latreg
Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:43 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Recovery Code!!!
Replies: 75
Views: 16145

trying to refocus and understand here. fact: the mud crashes fact: it doesn't crash as much as it use to fact: the pbase is older than it use to be (see the poll thread) fact: the pbase isn't as large as it use to be fact: many people don't have the time to mud that they use to fact: there is a larg...
by Latreg
Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:55 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: please fix
Replies: 1
Views: 466

please fix

equ You are using: <worn on head> a diamond encrusted hairpin (magic) <worn on eyes> some red war paint <worn in ear> an emerald teardrop earring <worn in ear> an earring of the waters (magic) <worn on face> a circling ioun stone of thought <worn around neck> a thick chain of woven silver and gold <...
by Latreg
Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Recovery Code!!!
Replies: 75
Views: 16145

I just cant believe we hold people accountable for the inevitable burps and sneezes of computer programming and a possible server poop out on the mud box's end. If it was code related, or if a PERSON was responsible for it and they could figure out exaclty what happened, sure. For ourtages, net bur...
by Latreg
Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:33 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Recovery Code!!!
Replies: 75
Views: 16145

And I don't understand this "if you don't like it, don't use it". If crash recovery were put in, it wouldn't be an option to use or not. what don't you understand? why wouldn't it be an option, leave zone start again, seems pretty simple to me. Ditch whatever keys you may have etc. Tasan you need t...
by Latreg
Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Recovery Code!!!
Replies: 75
Views: 16145

But you still have that four hours of fun. If it isn't fun, then you're going to the zone for the wrong reason. even though I'm quoting you, you are not the only one who has said this. With all due respect you can't tell me I'm going to a zone for the wrong reason, it's like telling someone their o...
by Latreg
Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:33 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Recovery Code!!!
Replies: 75
Views: 16145

You can argue game design, coding flaws, balance, risk versus reward, and cock-blocking until you’re blue in the face, but when it comes down to it the only thing that really matters is whether the game is fun and enjoyment is derived from it. I’m pretty sure that any game that remains interesting,...
by Latreg
Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:56 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Recovery Code!!!
Replies: 75
Views: 16145

Maybe the playerbase has just shifted so much from people having fun from zoning itself to people only having fun when they obtain an item from a zone. I mean, most of the bitching seems to involve supposedly "wasting time" in a zone because you didn't get eq. Um yeah it is a waste of time. Killing...
by Latreg
Tue Jul 25, 2006 12:22 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: song of elem.
Replies: 1
Views: 529

song of elem.

"SONG OF THE ELEMENTS" Song. Syntax: play 'song of the elements' <optional victim> sing 'song of the elements' <optional victim> Aggressive: Yes Class/Level: Bard/Battlechanter 41st This song can be used on the group. It gives melee combatants a chance to do elemental damage when they hit. The song ...
by Latreg
Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:54 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Recovery Code!!!
Replies: 75
Views: 16145

Crashes are a good way to slow new people from joining the mud, old people from playing the mud, and everybody from liking the mud. Bad software is not a strategy, and Ignorance is not a point of view. Totally agree, you invest what time you have to do a zone, mud crashes, you get nothing and gener...
by Latreg
Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:58 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: good vs evil
Replies: 39
Views: 8319

Differences as I see them: Goodies make fun of eachother alot, and sometimes it can seem a little harsh. Its all in good fun, but for someone new it can seem like a personal attack when it really isnt, and for the unacustom it can be a little raw. It grows on you though, and you eventually will fee...
by Latreg
Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:49 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Run the Mud Extravaganza!
Replies: 15
Views: 2610

well I'd be interested, lmk if I can help in any way.
by Latreg
Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:54 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Introducing Toril 2.0
Replies: 156
Views: 105123

anarii wrote:But the problem you run into then is that some skills are easier to learn then others. Let's say I use all my awareness points on a skill on par with assassinate


some skills cost more than others.....
by Latreg
Fri Jul 21, 2006 5:50 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Run the Mud Extravaganza!
Replies: 15
Views: 2610

very interesting idea actually I guess what it comes down to is what does everyone want, do they want gear they can use, in which case most everyone only wants stuff from high end zones like Gormal referred to. If you are looking at doing as many zones as possible, volume rather than quality, that's...
by Latreg
Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Rumor on Toril 2.0 Release Date
Replies: 7
Views: 1169

Ugh I just got the inside scoup it won't go in until this winter Feburary 30 is the day. Guess we have to wait until then.
by Latreg
Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:13 pm
Forum: Logs
Topic: Inama 1.9b Software Bug Issues
Replies: 3
Views: 810

I say this is a failed attempt at pk, try harder!

c "power word" ashiwi
by Latreg
Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Carpal Tunnel
Replies: 24
Views: 3501

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/produ ... tegoryid=6

I have the 2nd one down and I love it, you can adjust the sensetivity and really don't have to move you thumb much at all, I think staples has them also, might wanna just try one out and see how it feels.
by Latreg
Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Rumor on Toril 2.0 Release Date
Replies: 7
Views: 1169

rumor has it it won't be 7-19-06 or anytime prior to that.
by Latreg
Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Carpal Tunnel
Replies: 24
Views: 3501

I have a "mouse" that is operated by rolling the ball with your thumb, it's off to the side, think it's logitec, anyway I really like it. also I have set up buttons in zmud to activate aliases and to turn folders on and off, less typing the better.
by Latreg
Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:46 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: new stats
Replies: 12
Views: 2017

8) I hope the new stat generator doesn't involve 'rolling' at all. totally agree, I mean why bother? Just give everyone the same stats and you decide where to place them. This would get rid of the stat roller and the roller scripts for zmud etc. Not to mention how many times as a newbie been told "...
by Latreg
Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:43 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: good vs evil
Replies: 39
Views: 8319

I don't know about treated like crud, but a low level player or a new one seems to get more and easier attention from evils, generally speaking. And yes Virginia drivers suck! ;)
by Latreg
Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:53 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: new stats
Replies: 12
Views: 2017

Shevarash wrote:You can plan on re-creating all of your stats. Further details soon.


Ok that answers that hehehe thank you for the quick reply.
by Latreg
Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:50 pm
Forum: T2 Announcements Archive
Topic: Multiplay Weekend II
Replies: 46
Views: 26238

yeah lets not have anyone doing xp damn it! with the abundance of available people now it is far to easy to do xp! /sarcasim off sorry hehe but i disagree.. it is very hard getting an xp group together nowdays hehe. unless you can solo from 1-50 you pretty much gonna have alot of trouble beyond 20 ...
by Latreg
Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Fun fact of the day
Replies: 63
Views: 16275

Thilindel wrote:That's been disproven :P There's videos of chicks who can on the net.


Sok ment you specifically, not you as in everyone ;)

what's the deal with a pair of pants? can't I buy just one?

if the plural of goose is geese, is the plural of moose meese?
by Latreg
Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:20 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: new stats
Replies: 12
Views: 2017

new stats

Like so many other people I have some old characters with crappy stats and some new characters with awesome stats. Some people have posted asking how this will be addressed, and I'll bet even more people who haven't posted are wondering this as well. If someone is willing to answer specifics on this...
by Latreg
Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:35 pm
Forum: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Topic: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Replies: 71
Views: 32303

With range meaning something, I wonder if we're going to have row combat (front middle back). No more 5 efhr khanjari groups! this would also limit which person the mob could switch to. If you are in a 15 person group, you aren't all standing in a line saying Hit me, Hit me! Tanks up front, casters...
by Latreg
Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:23 pm
Forum: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Topic: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Replies: 71
Views: 32303

I'm pretty excited from reading about everything so far. My only concern is basically what Ashiwi eluded to... stats and the whole "retooling" of ones' character. I'm a little worried abou what happens to those of us with old chars that were created on the original roller and so don't have all uber...
by Latreg
Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:37 am
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Weapons & Armor Basics
Replies: 36
Views: 23585

so it appears there will be more choices for missle type weapons for the ranger classes?

I can see this has taken a huge amount of work and time all I can say is, holy cow! This does add a new dimension of ac vs casting success etc, very interesting in deed.
by Latreg
Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:43 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Introducing Toril 2.0
Replies: 156
Views: 105123

Old characters do fall under the classification of all, yes :) I think what Eilistraee may be indicating is that part of the character customization that will take place is that we will be given the opportunity to re-roll our stats, so whether our character was rolled before the new roller or after...
by Latreg
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:18 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Introducing Toril 2.0
Replies: 156
Views: 105123

All existing characters will have the ability to remake themselves with the customization options. Unlike the modifications to the stat roller in the past, this is a comprehensive overhaul to how a character is configured, and all characters will have the opportunity to take advantage of it. How ab...
by Latreg
Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:26 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Introducing Toril 2.0
Replies: 156
Views: 105123

If you want a wipe go wipe your.......well you know. When these new changes come in we should all be ready and willing to assist new people should this bring an influx of actual newbies. I know everyone wants to hurry up and explore this and try that, but I would urge some restrain and patients so t...
by Latreg
Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:36 pm
Forum: T2 Announcements Archive
Topic: Multiplay Weekend II
Replies: 46
Views: 26238

Pretty please can we have another before the new stuff comes in?? Pretty pretty pwease??? With whipped cream, almonds and a cherry on top? On top of what? please explain in great detail. But yeah one more before the new stuff would be cool, would help get gear moved around and into place too.
by Latreg
Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:11 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: and on the 5th day, god created CM...... (but why?)
Replies: 51
Views: 13422

People are figuring out how to twink most of the fights, but it seems like everything is soloable until you pop the big fights that take quested stuff to get to. Make them in a portal or something that only a couple people can enter or something else to keep it small if thats how its gonna be. Too ...
by Latreg
Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Epic zone(s)
Replies: 13
Views: 2067

for me it really depends, if it's scheduled or happens at a time where I can devote 8-10 hours for a zone, then that would probably be my max. And even then 8-10 hours is pushing it, and this is something I would not be able or want to do on a regular basis. My comfort level would be 3-4 hours or le...
by Latreg
Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:37 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: and on the 5th day, god created CM...... (but why?)
Replies: 51
Views: 13422

I tend to agree, you have to spend a silly amount of time, only to quest a pouch. If these items where designed for newbies, then yeah change something. You just have people doing hitall and areas. Consider a little tweak to some of these quests.
by Latreg
Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: Logs
Topic: Hi asez, i still want my staff.
Replies: 3
Views: 1041

next time ask for a receipt. Or ask Corth to draw you up a rental/loan agreement.
by Latreg
Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Cancer Vaccine?
Replies: 11
Views: 1254

Funny.. with all the argumentative and ummmm strong willed (I won't say pig-headed I won't say pig-headed, I won't say pig-headed) on this BBS, and this one got buried QUICK! WTH is Teflor, Corth and Tasan? *boggle* I think we all just want to know about the girls that do anal. I demand to see vide...
by Latreg
Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:04 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: An Appeal to the Staff - Roleplay and Restrings
Replies: 39
Views: 9346

each new zone obsoletes some other zones equipment... with rare exception. Where does all this eq go? It goes lots of places, storage so big it reaks, holes so big your pfile breaks, newbies ect. This eq needs to go away, preferably on a voluntary basis. It needs to go away because its useless, dev...
by Latreg
Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:26 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Tel'arato Dagor en Halda'cuu (RP GAMES): Feedback wanted!
Replies: 32
Views: 5694

I didn't play in the first and don't remember why, guess I have nothing to add so posted edited.
by Latreg
Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Cancer Vaccine?
Replies: 11
Views: 1254

Heh. Here's a pot-stirrer for ya. What do you think about requiring anyone on Welfare in the US (female) to be required to be on the Depo-provera shot or have an IUD implanted? Basically some form that is not controlled by the person using it (ie: pill/patch). I'm from a town where 40% of the popul...
by Latreg
Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Cancer Vaccine?
Replies: 11
Views: 1254

Lilira wrote:Funny.. with all the argumentative and ummmm strong willed (I won't say pig-headed I won't say pig-headed, I won't say pig-headed) on this BBS, and this one got buried QUICK!

WTH is Teflor, Corth and Tasan? *boggle*


Apparently we all agree hehehe
by Latreg
Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:39 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Introducing Toril 2.0
Replies: 156
Views: 105123

From this and other posts from Shev sounds like game play is going to be a bit faster?

Care to comment?

yeah I hated waiting until Christmas day to open presents too.
by Latreg
Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Cancer Vaccine?
Replies: 11
Views: 1254

Since society isn't trying to stop children from having sex, they may as well come out with as many vaccines as they can. From what I understand, if a female has never had sex, she wouldn't need the vaccine until she started having it. So if a virgin decided to become a nun she would never need it, ...
by Latreg
Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:51 pm
Forum: NHC: New Player Help
Topic: Tips on Rolling a New Char
Replies: 9
Views: 11993

Re: Tips on Rolling a New Char

8) Once you level, play it safe until you gain 25% in that level. If you die with less than 25% exp for your level, you will lose a level and lose the max number of hps for that level. When you regain the level back, you will again regain hps, but not necessarily the maximum unless you get lucky. T...
by Latreg
Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:10 pm
Forum: MUD Client Help
Topic: zmud mapper
Replies: 0
Views: 1677

zmud mapper

I have subfolders with my different characters names and in those folders are the files for the triggers, settings etc. When I connect the any of the characters the mapper is always the same, so if I left off in baulders gate and log on one that is in dk, the baulders gate map comes up (which ever m...
by Latreg
Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:35 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Muspel invasion 6/26
Replies: 14
Views: 3035

what time did you do it? sucks I missed it :(
by Latreg
Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:37 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Serious Pbase Problems
Replies: 133
Views: 26612

Thilindel wrote:
Shevarash wrote:... but I certainly hope these changes will braethe some new life ..


Hopefully they'll 'breathe' better stuff than dragons! :P j/k
Thanks for the effort, Shev!


only thing worse than dragon breathe is Pava breathe

c 'minor creation' breathe mints
by Latreg
Mon Jun 26, 2006 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Top Mud Sites Just Reset
Replies: 15
Views: 2108

I voted, we at 16 atm

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