CHAINMAIL running for a while (trial basis only)

[Neo]

I almost lived for ten minutes tonight! In a row!

Ooo, so much fun dying over and over! Well, more not.

Can we have PoA back please?

Thanks, -- N

This is still only a trial Nifft.. as far as I know no decision has been made one way ro the other yet. This is simply a trial to test the mod out and gauge opinion, bugginess etc..

 

[Neo]

Any chance we can get a working Save Pen and PC Scry device?

Morrus has been trying to get it working I believe, though it (and the scry crystal both) are currently still non functioning.

Im sure it wont be too much longer before the problem is foud and resolved.

 

[Greylock]

Cool. It is worth the effort. Chainmail is a better mod than PoA. Let's hope WoW hasn't stolen all it's players. ;p

 

[Chaz]

Save pen would be nice... But ive been playing for quite some time now with success by logging out after every new level(or significant advance I didnt want to lose). while this is less desireable than a save pen, it still works fine.

I am wanting to find out more info on setting up a stronghold. Whats involed etc.. One of my characters will be basicaly retiring soon, and would like to set up a place for people to go that has a forge. Let me know if you want to do this Morrus.

Still having fun... hate the regular server drop outs... but still a blast. Hope it doesnt get nerfed to bad along the way. Lots of magic to be found as you get higher up so dont despair.

Working with others will be benificial to lower lev chars since there are many areas that have varied levels of critters at the same time. While a pain for newbs, I really like this feature. The world shouldnt be populated with only certain level monsters in any given area... there needs to be a chance for highr lev stuff wandering in. It makes the world more alive and challenging. Always expect the unexpected.

Peace

 

[Morrus]

Chaz -- I can't get the saving pen working, despite several hours of trying. This module is weird in the way it handles stuff. However, I did find a setting which makes it save all characters every 5-10 minutes, which I've activated. So, at worst, you won't lose more than 5 minutes or so of stuff.

Strongholds -- you need to go to Fontessa Valley Heights. The stronghold deed broker is there. At present, you need to be 20th level and the stronghold costs 2.5 Million gold. The strongholds are HUGE and have a lot of stuff there. I imagine the stronghold feature will be expanded somewhat at a later date.

 

[Morrus]

In the absence of a working PC List device, I've tried putting a Scrying Pool right by the start location in the Shoreline Settlement. It may work, or it may not. Uploading it as I type this, so you should be able to try it in a few minutes.

Also - lag is apparently affected by soldiers and henchment. I've limited people to two soldiers/henchmen total for the moment. People who find they're dying a lot really need to take advantage of the soldiers and - as soon as they can possibly afford it - make sure you get a cleric henchman.

 

[Neo]

Save pen would be nice... But ive been playing for quite some time now with success by logging out after every new level(or significant advance I didnt want to lose). while this is less desireable than a save pen, it still works fine.

logging out and in to save characters does work that is indeed true.. however it also generates lag, which in turn makes it more likely the module will crash.. so it isn't ideal. However no we have an auto save every 5 mins im sure that will make a huge difference, thanks Morrus

 

[Felonious Ntent]

coolo thanks russ. that was horrible you egt cash shop and while going from store to store it would crash. So the only option was sell, log out, shop in 1 store log out etc.

 

[Dinkeldog]

I'm having a lot of fun. Need to look at it again after work tonight. Thanks, Elendiel/Grippo.

 

[edge3343]

At 1pm central the Chainmail server is up but none of the characters are there. Something odd is going on.

I really love Chainmail. I just wish it was more reliable.