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by Raiwen
Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:19 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Toril editor and the area docs -yes this belongs in gameplay
Replies: 17
Views: 5546

Re: Toril editor and the area docs -yes this belongs in gameplay

I'm trying to formalize some requirements about this, and hopefully I could get some input before I start sketching a bunch of crap that nobody wants. Requirements begin with an asterisk (*) . Several reasons for xml: * Document Type Definition - You can CLEARLY define what belongs in an area file b...
by Raiwen
Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Toril editor and the area docs -yes this belongs in gameplay
Replies: 17
Views: 5546

Re: Toril editor and the area docs -yes this belongs in gameplay

well, I was hoping a product could be developed that could be used by all members of the mud - not just you windows folks :)
by Raiwen
Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Toril editor and the area docs -yes this belongs in gameplay
Replies: 17
Views: 5546

Re: Toril editor and the area docs -yes this belongs in gameplay

Actually, I've been thinking this over the past few days of doing something in java. I don't like to run windows/dos based OS's, so java would be perfect for me - and for you windows people out there. Initially, I was thinking of creating an xml DTD which lays out a structure for the "stuff&quo...
by Raiwen
Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Tiamat arrow
Replies: 9
Views: 2694

Re: Tiamat arrow

could always test it on a shielded mob and see if it breaks :)
by Raiwen
Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:14 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Holy Word Bug?
Replies: 3
Views: 565

Re: Holy Word Bug?

it's an area offensive spell, and I think from the code standpoint, all area offensive spells are the same in regards to mobs recognizing the offensive nature of the spell and attacking you over it. At least, that's how it has always seemed to me over the past 14 years..
by Raiwen
Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: New Global Warming Thread
Replies: 56
Views: 6195

Re: New Global Warming Thread

next you'll be saying that we should get rid of dihydrogen monoxide because: ⋅  is called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain. ⋅  contributes to the "greenhouse effect". ⋅  may cause severe burns. ⋅  contribut...
by Raiwen
Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: NHC: New Player Help
Topic: to anyone new to the world of toril
Replies: 11
Views: 11435

Re: to anyone new to the world of toril

amena wolfsnarl wrote: As long as u dont fail all 3 summons *grumble*

this is highly annoying and should be FIXED. Very discouraging for lower lvls...
by Raiwen
Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Thank Dugmaren
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Re: Thank Dugmaren

Latreg wrote:yes thank you! Everyone should pond a Tai item to show thanks. Since I don't have any one of you will have to pond a 2nd one to cover for me.

Is there some new oriental zone I should know about?
by Raiwen
Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:22 am
Forum: T2 Announcements Archive
Topic: Announcing ..... GUILDHALLS!!!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 19332

Re: Announcing ..... GUILDHALLS!!!!!

if not teleport beacon, maybe a zk-type portal where badge works as a token to figure out which other guild hall portal to put you in.
by Raiwen
Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:24 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: sleep spell
Replies: 16
Views: 2503

Re: sleep spell

I think there were certain elementalists that were abusing that bug, too...
by Raiwen
Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Twinking
Replies: 6
Views: 1053

Re: Twinking

I understand the zone in question was small grouped - not some-unamed-rogue twinked.

And they probably didn't finish b/c of bad luck and time constraints.

You should have seen the last time some unnamed party 4-manned fire plane. that was fun. I think bow loaded, too.
by Raiwen
Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:20 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Teleport_Beacon
Replies: 27
Views: 4222

Re: Teleport_Beacon

On a serious note, how come clerics are left out here? Plane shifting to beacons wouldn't be that unreasonable. Eww. teleport_beacon is nice, but in my opinion a bit over powered. Ross had a great idea. Make the caster TRAVEL to that hometown first to setup their beacon. You can add other things to...
by Raiwen
Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: This is OK now? Auctioning statless quest items?
Replies: 9
Views: 1688

This is OK now? Auctioning statless quest items?

Auction: X just put # the Globe of Souls on the auction block with starting bid at 2000 platinum!
Auction: Y just put # the Globe of Souls on the auction block with starting bid at 500 platinum!
by Raiwen
Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Baby Let's Cruise... Away, From Heeeere
Replies: 143
Views: 18790

Re: Baby Let's Cruise... Away, From Heeeere

Kind of unrelated, last night here in Tampa, I was in a local establishment ("local" if you know what I mean), partaking of bubbling refreshment when a commotion arose outside. Apparently, a lady had just left the establishment to attempt to drive home, and while on her way to her car had ...
by Raiwen
Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Wielded but ..
Replies: 3
Views: 758

Re: Wielded but ..

a cube of ethereal matter


notice the bold.

It might tickle a bit... unless you're severely allergic to ethereal matter.
by Raiwen
Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Lag
Replies: 2
Views: 552

Re: Lag

it's verizon blocking all the alt.binaries.. they have no where to go so it blocks all the ether nets..
by Raiwen
Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Topic: Wipe?
Replies: 70
Views: 30098

Re: Wipe?

I doubt one pwipe will solve much of anything. It is a solution - but it is a short term solution. In a year or less, you will have a lesser version of what you have now. Instead of everyone having 10 alts, they'll have 3, etc.. If you want to cloak the real issues of the mud with the steady churn o...
by Raiwen
Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Why elves are not the end-all tanks.
Replies: 56
Views: 10055

Re: Why elves are not the end-all tanks.

And.. Why do Ogres suck so bad at tanking more than 3 mobs? If strength was a factor in defensive skills, you should see it in an ogre.

They go down quicker than Adriorn attempting to tank CM epic dragons.
by Raiwen
Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Areas Sphere
Replies: 19
Views: 2056

Re: Areas Sphere

You suck. You're not supposed to give good ideas on here!
by Raiwen
Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: DEATH GCC
Replies: 10
Views: 7378

Re: DEATH GCC

I vote you make it perm for Cofen/Asda/Makaz and Lase/Teba/Pava.
by Raiwen
Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Scardale level limits
Replies: 1
Views: 645

Scardale level limits

I thought the limit was 20. Is there a way to keep your character there past 20? The Town Center of Scardale Exits: -N -E -S -W A beautiful fountain depicting four leaping dolphins occupies most of the town square . An air mephit hovers about lazily here. A halfling rogue follows closely on Khelvos'...
by Raiwen
Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:30 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Shopkeepers
Replies: 13
Views: 2604

Re: Shopkeepers

Thilindel wrote:khelben ain't no shopkeeper - but, I did kill kang once!

who didn't (for the xp)?
by Raiwen
Fri May 30, 2008 2:53 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Evilrace/Goodrace
Replies: 62
Views: 10474

Re: Evilrace/Goodrace

was that pre-nerfed psi?
by Raiwen
Fri May 30, 2008 2:47 am
Forum: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Topic: Toril 2.0: Status Update
Replies: 16
Views: 28954

Re: Toril 2.0: Status Update

thank you for the update!
by Raiwen
Thu May 29, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Shopkeepers
Replies: 13
Views: 2604

Re: Shopkeepers

Xexos used to have stone skin/fly scrolls and other goodies..
by Raiwen
Thu May 22, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Evilrace/Goodrace
Replies: 62
Views: 10474

Re: Evilrace/Goodrace

there isn't a class that sucks as bad as squids to convert them to!
by Raiwen
Thu May 22, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: Logs
Topic: A wildlife scene from the northern hemisphere
Replies: 1
Views: 1260

Re: A wildlife scene from the northern hemisphere

a skater punk eagle? boggle.
by Raiwen
Thu May 22, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Tia Run May 17th
Replies: 29
Views: 2958

Re: Tia Run May 17th

well, for the record, according to ross, inames wasn't the reason he didn't go to tiapet. You're not *that* powerful, inames ;-) And yes, for my part, I had dinner plans at 7pm est, and I wasn't sure if it could be finished by then. I CAN'T cancel dinner plans with the girlfriend AGAIN for yet anoth...
by Raiwen
Thu May 22, 2008 2:24 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Serious Network/Lag Issues
Replies: 71
Views: 11648

Re: Serious Network/Lag Issues

Another thing you can try is a looking glass. http://www.nanog.org/lookingglass.html they are web sites with reverse traceroute tools, and other nifty things, that can give you a view of your connectivity from their geographical (or internet topology) point of view. B/c of the mesh design of the int...
by Raiwen
Fri May 16, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Another Sappy Personal Advice Thread
Replies: 33
Views: 2686

Re: Another Sappy Personal Advice Thread

you've been seeing her since high school? People change - especially during the highschool->college years. You and her may NOT be the same person you fell for those many years ago. Is it the person you're in love with, or the idea of that person? Does the rejection hurt more than the loss of the per...
by Raiwen
Fri May 16, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Sappy Personal Advice Thread
Replies: 38
Views: 3209

Re: Sappy Personal Advice Thread

Ok, latest development: Got a text message from her this morning, apologizing for not calling last night. Apparently there was a family emergency and she has to cancel tonight, but she says she'll call me. Are you sure this isn't my ex-wife? we eventually dated and got married (divorced, too), but ...
by Raiwen
Sun May 04, 2008 5:51 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Rainbow kisses and dogs chasing their own tail
Replies: 190
Views: 22383

Re: Rainbow kisses and dogs chasing their own tail

Sarvis wrote:1) Why are you so worried about the corporate environment on website for a game type mostly played by college students.

I was in college when I first started playing this game - some 14 years ago. You'd think you guys would have already graduated in 14 years!!
by Raiwen
Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Amazon Affiliate
Replies: 5
Views: 1018

Re: Amazon Affiliate

I'd like to point out that "being ready" is an intangible. In truth, you're never really ready. Perhaps I'm confused, but my understanding of your use of the phrase "being ready" connotates that fund collection and advertising shall commence when 2.0 is implemented (or close to b...
by Raiwen
Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:52 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: 1001 reasons Pava sucks (continued part2)
Replies: 14
Views: 2825

Re: 1001 reasons Pava sucks (continued part2)

119

Lase group-says '-100 ac proc blur/displace/mirrors/vitality and 33/75, im fine solo'
Lase group-says 'did i mention perm haste too =)'
by Raiwen
Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Just stopping by
Replies: 34
Views: 4406

Re: Just stopping by

Dalar wrote:People talking shit (aka the truth) about Virgil perhaps? Men are a dime a dozen. Ask Thanuk.

Thanuk only charges a dime for a dozen men?

You'd think that with inflation and all, he could up his rate!
by Raiwen
Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: advertisement
Replies: 27
Views: 2764

Re: advertisement

Again, no matter how you slice it, having a larger potential player base is NOT a bad problem to have. An extra 2 players a week would REALLY spice things up around here I believe. Hell, if only 10% stuck around, that's still an extra 10 new bodies in a year's time. We haven't had that number of new...
by Raiwen
Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: T2 Announcements Archive
Topic: New Alignment Changes
Replies: 24
Views: 12690

Re: New Alignment Changes

Any reason why I shouldn't be Lawful Neutral on all my characters? I'd imagine Neutral = no holy/unholy word. Lawful b/c i like civilizations. Yeah. YM likes it pretty chaotic.. if you know what I mean. But game-wise, outside RP, any alignment is meaningful. The current alignment restrictions on eq...
by Raiwen
Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Just stopping by
Replies: 34
Views: 4406

Re: Just stopping by

Virgil is just projecting.

He's projecting his fears in himself toward others. Leah has to ask herself, "what could that fear be that he would want me to stay away from this place?"
by Raiwen
Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: advertisement
Replies: 27
Views: 2764

Re: advertisement

I believe they have fallen into the same mistake as my previous employer - don't advertise until it's completely finished and all the bugs worked out. Which in reality, never happens, as you always find another bug or enhancement to implement until it's finally ready. It's the project that never end...
by Raiwen
Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: WHY THE GAME IS SLOWLY DYING - AND WHAT WOULD HELP (MY OPIN)
Replies: 63
Views: 25864

Re: WHY THE GAME IS SLOWLY DYING - AND WHAT WOULD HELP (MY OPIN)

Even when I tried to do quests I'd have trouble because the quest items only load on boot. I'm not sure why humans didn't have ears and priests didn't have their holy symbols, but it rendered quests unsolvable and took away that avenue of possible interest. (Actually I know why, but actual new play...
by Raiwen
Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:58 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: A new area project for you guys
Replies: 25
Views: 2803

Re: A new area project for you guys

Rares only loading at boot is dumb.

It's not 1970 anymore. duh.

It should be fixed.
by Raiwen
Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:56 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: WHY THE GAME IS SLOWLY DYING - AND WHAT WOULD HELP (MY OPIN)
Replies: 63
Views: 25864

Re: WHY THE GAME IS SLOWLY DYING - AND WHAT WOULD HELP (MY OPIN)

If only we had an ice berry eat contest on a semi-annual basis. THEN! The new players would just flock. I could post stuff to attempt to convince Teyaha of the wisdom of this thread, but it would be pointless. At this point, if you think XYZ code and ABC zone will fix the pbase, then you just don't ...
by Raiwen
Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: A Ballad of Love
Replies: 8
Views: 1190

Re: A Ballad of Love

No no!

He wrote it from his heart, b/c he's in love with Gormal...

and Gormal is in love with goats.

It's a vicious love triangle.
by Raiwen
Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:54 am
Forum: T2 Announcements Archive
Topic: *******Guidelines for using this BBS*******
Replies: 10
Views: 11786

Re: *******Guidelines for using this BBS*******

* insert obligatory popcorn post *
by Raiwen
Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:27 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Why was the old general archived
Replies: 8
Views: 1786

Re: Why was the old general archived

There were also some decent threads going as well, just not as continually bumped like the flame threads. I'm not going to really care one way or the other, but it would have been nice to see those threads finished naturally. Let me help. "You suck!" "No, you suck!" "You're...
by Raiwen
Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:14 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: 1001 reasons Pava sucks (continued part2)
Replies: 14
Views: 2825

1001 reasons Pava sucks (continued part2)

114 Elano group-says 'hibb go n e s please' Hildibble flies north. Valendhal sneaks north. Gormal leaves north. Lonikiple leaves north. Vagag leaves north. Hildibble group-says 'displace out' The cornugon captain shouts 'Soldiers of Baator, aid me at once!' Elano group-says 'incase' Elano group-says...
by Raiwen
Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:44 am
Forum: Logs
Topic: Vortex
Replies: 14
Views: 5922

the rogue didn't bite it!

I had plenty of globe and heal potions available! :)
by Raiwen
Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: newer players
Replies: 27
Views: 3334

Look me up. Tell kegor "find raiwen".

I don't form groups much, b/c lately it's too much of a pain in the ass, but I'll definitely let you know what zones are going on, or include you in whatever I'm doing.
by Raiwen
Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Mplor was right
Replies: 20
Views: 12874

I joined the divorce recovery on LJ. It helped me a lot through my divorce.

PM me if you need. It helps sometimes to bounce ideas or frustrations off someone else who went through the same thing.

I'm two years divorced myself.
by Raiwen
Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: rip the dream
Replies: 3
Views: 5578

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