The Return of the Shops, part one

LordPsycho · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:34 pm Post subject: The Return of the Shops, part one

Ok, so the new shop mod is installed, so now I just have to recreate all your items/shops...which isn't a small task

So, what do you think?

Coolpikaaa · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject:

Yaaa itemy good-ness!!

-coolpikaaa

EDIT: YOU CAN GET DRUNK?!? THATS FREAKING AWESOME!!!! Laughing

3kul · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:07 pm Post subject:

Looks awesome so far, I've already created my shop again Very Happy

Something minor to point out on behalf of the gamblers here at Blackstar though - the scratchcard costs 250 Yen

, but the max prize is only 50 Yen

... Not much of an incentive if you ask me Razz

.

LordPsycho · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:09 pm Post subject:

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LordPsycho · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:12 pm Post subject:

fixed

Embri · Black Spider Blackstar Native Old Friend Posts: 2172

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*Falls over*

*Several minutes later*

Ahem. Apologies. It would be wise to mention that clicking on the beverage of your choice in the Tavern results in immediate consumption of said drink... as I recently found out. *cough* Embarassed

Fort · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 3:30 pm Post subject:

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Coolpikaaa · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:59 pm Post subject:

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3kul · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject:

I resisted drinking myself stupid before posting so that unlike coolpikaaa's post, mine would be legible Razz

.

Anyways, I just went and bought one of almost everything (Glittering Gully Mine, Widow Mine, Whispering Woods, Farmer's Market, Jagged Pass Quarry), mostly because I could, but also to check if everything was okay.

I wasn't aware of this, but apparently my Juniper Berries are 'A stout log of Ironwood, as hard as metal. Only the sharpest of axes can chop this mighty tree.' Seems the description of Ironwood's been copied over to it by mistake Razz

. The images for 'Egg' and 'Honeycomb' also seem to be missing for some reason.

Embri · Black Spider Blackstar Native Old Friend Posts: 2172

Thanks, 3kul, I'll get right on that. I caught the Egg problem (Database doesn't consider Eggs and Egg to be the same thing...)

I missed the others, so I'll see about fixing them straight away.

EDIT: All fixed. I spelt it "Honycomb".... Embarassed

3kul · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject:

Cool, thanks Embri.

I'm curious though, what are we going to be able to do with all of these weird items?

LordPsycho · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject:

That's Part 2 of my nefarious plot!

aka

You'll see in good time.

Edit: Ok, ok, I"ll stop being mean.

One of the stores let's you recombine items into new items. Me and Embri decided to use this to our advantage. What you see is our base items list, or "resources". You'll take these, and through recipes you'll discover, combine them into usable materials. From these "materials", you can then make generic finished items (again, we'll release those at the due time), or combine them with a special item only you have to create the unique items you will sell in your shop.

For example 3kul, your special item will be "Charm tree leaf". If you combine Charm Tree leaf with Squid Ink and Cacti needle, you'll get a Charm of the Troublesome Cactus. Combine Charm Tree Leaf with Squick Ink and Kalimari, and you'll get the Charm of the Demonic Squid Sample. I would have "Charms Paper", so I can create my rip-off charms, but not be able to create any of your charms without your express permission (permission meaning you give me a Charm Tree Leaf).

3kul · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject:

Oh wow, that sounds awesome, I can't wait for this to be set up Very Happy

Embri · Black Spider Blackstar Native Old Friend Posts: 2172

All in good time, all in good time... I still have a lot of art to do, I may simply make some "generic" sprites for basic categories of items as a carry over to get the system up and running-

because of the way the synthesis store works, you obviously need the raw materials/resources in hand (or hoof) before you can craft the combination item, thusly until the support layers are built, there will be no crafting of items.

However, once this gets rolling... you need never wait for your items again! You'll be able to craft your own stuff, from scratch.

The License system is changing to reflect this new store system as well. Gold licenses remain the same - they are used to request a unique, unsynthable item. Gold Licenses are not sold by the board (users can certainly sell them if they have them), but may be acquired in other ways such as a special reward.

Licenses Unlimited will become Exclusive Item Licenses - which allow the bearer to request a unique resource to be made just for them. Note that you can choose a signature item which can be used to combine with any future synth you decide on - you don't really need more than one Exclusive Item License.

Licenses Plus will be used to request a new store item which includes an exclusive material. You will have to have already acquired this material beforehand, with an Exclusive License.

Regular Licenses remain the same as before - they are used to request a new item. However, this item will have a synth combination that is not exclusive - should someone else discover it, they will be able to make this item as well.

I'm planning a full FAQ on the new system shortly, so please be patient if this all seems confusing.

Panther385 · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:27 am Post subject:

I declare this to be the best forum ever.