The Jedi of the Old Republic MOD (poll)

[Epimetheus]

So, has anyone actually started work on this yet?

[Rajess MoDuron]

Not yet, we're still recruiting programmers.

[The Truthful Liar]

Dear lord!! Almost hit page 2 again!

 

:D

[Rajess MoDuron]

What is HILARIOUS is that EVERYTIME I try and ask people if they want to be programmers on this mod, it falls to page two. Preposterous.

[JangoFett41]

Do you have any idea on when you might be getting started on this?

[Rajess MoDuron]

Unfortunately, we cannot even begin to come up with a timeline until we get some GOOD programmers who can read and interpret the lightsaber code. We have softimage though.

[The Truthful Liar]

Okay, I've noticed that we've mainly been concentrating on the MP aspect of this mod, tc - whatever it's called

 

So here's some of my first thoughts for SP action:

 

There should be some way to mod the single player to put in neutral people (NPC's) to make communal areas seem more lived in, such as Nar Shadda, Bespin, Coruscant, etc... They would react to the action taking place and perhaps interact more with the player himself in a more dynamic way.

 

A way to implement MANY MORE NPC's (I mean to really populate a map) without it lagging... you could possibly implement NPCs depending on range to the player. NPCs nearest to the player have full details (texture and model) and with increasing range the details drop. Is that possible. I don't know if this is just a stupid thought, but NPCs far far away could be represented by a very very low detailed mesh (perhaps just a square) with an animation of a character projected to it (maybe... it depends)

 

A few rather simple and basic ideas that have been discussed before which shuould most likely be added:

 

Moving, Running backwards = Slower than normal

 

Using guns = disables force use

 

Absorb - 'diffuses' surrounding opponents force rather stealing the mana

 

Rolling = takes force

 

Please note, some of these ideas were looked over in other threads (and posts in this one) based on complaints/suggestions on the gameplay of Jk2, I'm sorry if I cannot remember who to compliment for some of these ideas.

 

Cheers

[The Truthful Liar]

*yoink* back to page 1, there we go - yep

[Rajess MoDuron]

Bizzzzzump

[The Truthful Liar]

Alright everyone, I've finally bought http://www.nrgteam.com and hosting The domain won't be ready for another day or so because they have to register it, etc...

 

The sites that will be hosted on nrgteam.com are:

 

Clone Trooper Federation - New Gaming team

 

The Archangel Brotherhood - Clan from 1998

 

LotR TC - Modding group for the Lord of the Rings TC

 

That's all, right now I'm just in the stages of getting the site up and figuring out FTP access.

 

If there are any talented PHP/Database people that would like to take the time to setup a new database that's php enhanced we'd be very greatful. (I'm not very coder savvy, so em... Databasing and PHP scripting = same talent area right? )

 

Cheers

[Rajess MoDuron]

Alright, time to be pro-active and try to get some coders and programmers.

[Ko'or Oragahn]

Oops, very sorry, I promised that I'll post a list of the Force powers as I see them, but I have to find time to finalize it and almost make it coherent.

[Darth Continent]

I don't know if you're still taking suggestions / comments, but since I think this is a really good idea, I thought I'd throw in my two republic credits' worth, even this late in the day.

 

BTW, is it possible to ask for an updated recap of what's in store in this mod?

 

1. guns == disables force use

 

Not a good idea, imo, even if only because I don't see why a player should be forced to use the light saber if he thinks he can do better with something else. Scenario-specific limitations, as in the Jedi Master game, are acceptable, but I think blanket prohibition is not a good thing.

 

2. Multiple saber styles

 

I am all in favor of multiple saber styles, but I don't think a character should be able to start with a non-standard saber or more than one, if it's a single-player game. Make him earn it, either by picking up a defeated enemy's saber, or in the case of a double-bladed saber, besting someone who has one.

 

 

3. saber throwing

 

I am of the opinion that the saber throw force power is overdone. We only ever saw Vader throw his saber once, and there's no canon proof that it came back to him. Keeping to a 3-level system, I would suggest the following changes:

 

level 1: saber flies out to maximum range, and then deactivates and drops to ground, as if you had pressed disable weapons at the apex. Saber can be recovered by Pull or by character manually recovering it.

 

level 2: saber flies out to maximum range, and then deactivates and drops to ground. Player can retrieve saber by pressing attack button.

 

level 3: saber flies out to maximum range and drops to ground, still ignited. Player can retrieve saber by pressing attack button, or have it return to his hand by Pulling the saber back to him before it drops. Once saber drops to ground, it can be retrieved as with level 2.

 

I don't think this detracts too much from the character's fighting ability, and it forces the player to watch out as to when he can safely throw his saber. If it goes over a long drop, say goodbye to the saber. Let's see you kill a saber-wielder with your guns.

 

Also, it eliminates _some_ of the computer players' fighting ability, which can be grossly unfair to human players unless they rely on speed to slow down the game.

 

This also eliminates the level 3 seeking saber power, which I absolutely detested, for several reasons.

 

4. light saber defense

 

I'm not sure if it's workable, but I would suggest that the player be more prone to block a strike in the area where his cursor is centered. This elevates defense from simply hoping that the skill kicks in to active defense. I'd let the player still block saber strikes that came from other angles, but it should be easier to block those you were actively trying to position your saber against.

[Rajess MoDuron]

1) The reason that we are putting a blanket restriction is because:

 

a) Jedi don't use guns. THAT is canon.

b) It would invite too many spammers, who would find a loophole through one of our force powers that only works in combination with guns.

c) The guns we include will ALL be of high fire rate, most likely energy weapons. I hope to be able to work in Akimbo blasters and the like, to make blasters a more effective weapon in their base form against Jedi. Someone who knows how to use a gun should not need force powers to kill someone who has them. That was a Jedi Council Member that Jango Fett pulled a "Gunsmoke" on, so force powers will not give you a ridiculous advantage over your opponent.

 

2) I agree with you on one of your points, two lightsabers will not be allowed from beginning, you will have to pick up a slain comrade's weapon. Double-bladed, however, can be learned and started with. Will just take more skill to wield effectively.

 

3) I absolutely agree with your saber throw critiques, it is broken wide open and completely not following with the movies as it presently is. Darth Vader, arguably the "most powerful Jedi ever", could not make it come back to him IGNITED, so why should Kyle Katarn? Or any of the people in the servers, for that matter?

 

4) I'm sure that is workable in some way shape or form. We will be doing extensive work with the saber combat system as a whole, so this will likely recieve quite a bit of programming team attention.

 

BTW

 

When Tchoucky comes back online in August or something, I have assurances that he will be helping this team out. Now, whether or not it will be exclusive remains to be seen. I'd like to have him as lead programmer, but if someone else out there impresses Legion and I sufficiently, we may be able to work something out, in the interests of CEASING to TALK about this, and beginning to DO.

 

Seth

[The Truthful Liar]

Don't forget folks, visit http://www.nrgteam.com for updates

 

(It's slowly starting, that's due to the fact our Database Admin left so we need another now... who can also deal with php script)

[Rajess MoDuron]

BUMPIDDYBUMPBUMP

[xan]

I've just started reading this thread, so forgive me if this has already been mentioned.. but with number 3 about saber throwing, if you throw it at someone and it drops to the ground, wouldn't that mean someone could just run up (number 2, two sabers) and grab it before you can get it back?

[Rajess MoDuron]

Well, maybe. But there are ways around it, like de-flagging a saber until it's owner has died or something.

[xan]

hehe. Good.. imagine all those lamers who'd steal peoples sabers. If somebody stole mine, i'd hunt them down a million times over.

[The Truthful Liar]

Originally posted by xan

hehe. Good.. imagine all those lamers who'd steal peoples sabers. If somebody stole mine, i'd hunt them down a million times over.

 

 

http://www.nrgteam.com

 

Update

[The Truthful Liar]

Okay everyone, I just opened the forums:

 

http://www.nrgteam.com/nrgforums

 

Sign-Up if you wish and start posting!!

 

Also, I'm going to be away untill the beginning of August so... take care!!

[Rajess MoDuron]

AHAHAHHAAHHAHA YOU THOUGHT I WAS DEAD, DIDN'T YOU!!?!?!?

 

Well, I am not. And neither is the Mod. Just been busy. Still taking applications.

[The Truthful Liar]

Hopefully the database should be up before the end of this month.

 

Yes, I'm back as well

[razorace]

Sounds interests and surprisingly like my Mod, Masters of the Force, I haven't read the whole thread yet but we seem to have a common goal. You maybe interested in merging the projects and resources?