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I also have all the source books, and the OLD ones as well. Most things are as close as possible, but one cannot make exact maps of Undermountain, when level one would require like 15 20x20 levels alone, so we work on it.
I have been working on EfU since the day NWN was released, and has been growing everyday. I am about to release a monster of a hakpak with my own custom models and content that adds loads of special Undermountain locals.
You need to Read "Escape from Undermountain" as well. a FR Novel.
Also, I have read nearly every single Forgotten Realms Novel, and have woven many tales into Undermountain from the novels. (Meeting Mirt, ect) and the underground passages from Yawning Portal to Mirts Mansion and Blackstaff Tower.
The books only cover down to, what, level 4? We now have 14 HUGE levels, plus each level has break away levels and secret areas. Also, Outside of Waterdeep is opening up. Tradeway, Trollbark Forest, ect..
I have put well over 2000 hours probably or more, dunno. it's been so long now. [img]smile.gif[/img] It's my baby, and It's addictive to play! Ask around here.. [img]smile.gif[/img]
I am installing the R.A.T.S system in Undermountain to (Rapid Access Teleport System) as used in the old game "Eye of the Beholder" where much of the game was in Waterdeep's Sewers and then Undermountain.
Also played the crappy game "Descent into Undermountain" and took some ideas from it, but mainly going by what I like past level 4+... I'm not anal about being exact. Thats whats cool about PnP, you can shape it around stories you want.
It might be cool to have your mod exactly like the books and maps, but is it FUN. Thats the thing you gotta remember. Players don't wanna wade through huge ass levels all day and it being 'level 1'. Players like large levels, but making them too large can make many bored. You gotta have a payoff.. a reward and keep the story/game going. That is what I try to do. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Can I download your mod and see exactly how close it is to the manuals and maps? I have yet to see a tileset to do many of those areas on Level 1.
BTW, in the new hakpak, I have loads of custom tiles I made for EfU. A totally new entrance (Waterwell) and Tavern. All new, and it looks SO cool. I can't wait to release it. [img]smile.gif[/img]
[ 09-09-2005, 01:42 AM: Message edited by: Ziroc ]
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