Getting Started - What's Needed?

RitingFool · 06-18-2001, 12:00 AM

I would like to use this program, but am not a programmer. What components or files do I need to start using this program? Do you need programming skills to use it?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Michael

dominions · 06-18-2001, 05:27 AM

Hi

All you need to do is go to the Dungeon Craft website, to the Download section, (click here -> http://uaf.sourceforge.net/download.html and download DC Installer (3.14MB). It doesn't contain much in the way of art: you'll have to search round for that (try Magic Mirror website).

You don't need to be programmer to use it unless you're going to be using the
Logic Block event.

Hope this helps.

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[This message has been edited by dominions (edited 06-18-2001).]

CocoaSpud · 06-18-2001, 11:34 AM

The help file is very sparse outside of the GPDL scripting and Logic Block stuff. Many of the concepts work just like they do in the Unlimited Adventures game designer that DC is based on.

Feel free to ask questions.

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CocoaSpud
Dungeon Craft Development Team
http://uaf.sourceforge.net

Mysticmage · 06-18-2001, 03:01 PM

About art I have converted almost all of the UA art to work with DC. including Sprites, combat icons, Big and small pictures, walls and backdrops. I haven't worked on it for a while because I loved using the easy wall tex. and every new version of DC I tried IT will not change Wall formats in the INI to use Easy text.

Mysticmage · 06-19-2001, 10:48 AM

I downloaded the latest version last night. Wall Formats work Perfectly now. Thanks Cocoa

RitingFool · 06-19-2001, 12:20 PM

Where is a good site to get art for this program? The Magic Mirror site didn't seem to be available when I tried it the other day.

Also, are there any in-depth tutorials (or any tutorials at all) about how do go about creating levels. I was fooling around with the program and tried adding an NPC, but couldn't get it to work properly. Tutorials or FAQs would be a big help.

Any help is appreciated.

Regards,
Michael

RitingFool · 06-19-2001, 12:26 PM

One other question -

How do you load/play downloaded modules?

Thanks!
Michael

dominions · 06-20-2001, 10:16 AM

Hi RitingFool

There aren't many modules currently available for Dungeon Craft presently. This is due DC still being in 'production'. Once all the main features are complete, I suspect you'll see a ton of modules available.

I know of one module that is available and that's currently on the Magic Mirror website, called 'The Last Leaves of Autumn' or something like that.

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Hey! Like RPGs? See the DungeonCraft - RPG Game Maker on the Ironworks Gaming Forum

CocoaSpud · 06-21-2001, 09:56 PM

About art - Most of the original UA art has been converted and is available at the Magic Mirror or the DC FTP site. I'll try to make the DC website a little more helpful with info and links in this regard.

About tutorials - None really. The help on GPDL and Logic Block is detailed, but the rest is not so good. I based most of DC on UA so it helps to be familiar with it. I agree DC needs better directions.

Adding NPC - First create a new NPC under Global->NPC. Then set the edit mode to Place Events (click E on the toolbar), left click on a map square to bring up the event editor, select Add NPC event type (it will be already), click on Add button, click button on bottom of window labeled 'Add NPC' and select your newly created NPC. Click Ok, Close, and you should have an Add NPC event on your map. When you test your design and enter that square you will see whatever event text you added, then the NPC will be added to your party. There are several event triggers that can alter whether the event triggers or not, but the default is to always trigger. Hmm, now I'm only 2500 words away from a tutorial...

Load/Play designs - Download the design, unzip into a folder that has extension 'dsn' as in 'TestDesign.dsn', start the editor and load/edit/test it. If you want to play it outside of the editor, you can copy the UAFEngine.exe to the folder and double-click it. The engine accepts command-line parameters so that a shortcut can be created to play all designs with one engine exec, but I don't think I put that into the docs. When you save a design the editor puts a shortcut there and you can copy it and modify it for each design folder.

Available designs - There used to be two, now only one. The first design became unplayable due to a major overhaul in the way DC operates. The design loaded ok, but some of the events didn't work the same and so the design could not be played the same. The same auther, Harri Polsa, wrote both designs. The remaining is 'Last Days of Autumn' and it is a Sci-Fi design that revolves around his favorite female government agent/spy. He is currently working on a grandiose design. I helped test an early version that was already around 20MB in size. It is also a Sci-Fi setting. I have reports of several other people working on designs, but none have finished yet. Most fantasy settings will need magic/spells I suppose, so they are probably waiting on me to finish that part of DC.

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CocoaSpud
Dungeon Craft Development Team
http://uaf.sourceforge.net

Dreamer128 · 07-03-2001, 09:38 AM

I just downloaded it yesterday, great program.
Its very simple too so you don´t need a tutorial even though setting events can sometimes be a bit trickey.
I also think its really great that you can import your own fantasy artwork.
Too bad the overal graphics suck so much, wenn will higher resolutions be possible?
Well, im going back to work though i´ll be sure to drop by here later.
See ya

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Those who watch their backs meet death from the front- Dreamer128 paladin of the order of the holy flame.

[This message has been edited by Dreamer128 (edited 07-04-2001).]

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06-18-2001, 12:00 AM	#1
RitingFool The Magister Join Date: June 6, 2001 Location: Irvine, CA USA Age: 60 Posts: 121	I would like to use this program, but am not a programmer. What components or files do I need to start using this program? Do you need programming skills to use it? Any help is greatly appreciated. Regards, Michael

06-18-2001, 05:27 AM	#2
dominions Elminster Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Hampshire, England Age: 52 Posts: 428	Hi All you need to do is go to the Dungeon Craft website, to the Download section, (click here -> http://uaf.sourceforge.net/download.html and download DC Installer (3.14MB). It doesn't contain much in the way of art: you'll have to search round for that (try Magic Mirror website). You don't need to be programmer to use it unless you're going to be using the Logic Block event. Hope this helps. ------------------ Hey! Like RPGs? See the DungeonCraft - RPG Game Maker on the Ironworks Gaming Forum [This message has been edited by dominions (edited 06-18-2001).]

06-18-2001, 11:34 AM	#3
CocoaSpud Zhentarim Guard Join Date: March 15, 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL, USA Posts: 375	The help file is very sparse outside of the GPDL scripting and Logic Block stuff. Many of the concepts work just like they do in the Unlimited Adventures game designer that DC is based on. Feel free to ask questions. ------------------ CocoaSpud Dungeon Craft Development Team http://uaf.sourceforge.net

06-18-2001, 03:01 PM	#4
Mysticmage Welcomed New User Join Date: June 16, 2001 Posts: 3	About art I have converted almost all of the UA art to work with DC. including Sprites, combat icons, Big and small pictures, walls and backdrops. I haven't worked on it for a while because I loved using the easy wall tex. and every new version of DC I tried IT will not change Wall formats in the INI to use Easy text.

06-19-2001, 10:48 AM	#5
Mysticmage Welcomed New User Join Date: June 16, 2001 Posts: 3	I downloaded the latest version last night. Wall Formats work Perfectly now. Thanks Cocoa

06-19-2001, 12:20 PM	#6
RitingFool The Magister Join Date: June 6, 2001 Location: Irvine, CA USA Age: 60 Posts: 121	Where is a good site to get art for this program? The Magic Mirror site didn't seem to be available when I tried it the other day. Also, are there any in-depth tutorials (or any tutorials at all) about how do go about creating levels. I was fooling around with the program and tried adding an NPC, but couldn't get it to work properly. Tutorials or FAQs would be a big help. Any help is appreciated. Regards, Michael

06-19-2001, 12:26 PM	#7
RitingFool The Magister Join Date: June 6, 2001 Location: Irvine, CA USA Age: 60 Posts: 121	One other question - How do you load/play downloaded modules? Thanks! Michael

06-20-2001, 10:16 AM	#8
dominions Elminster Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Hampshire, England Age: 52 Posts: 428	Hi RitingFool There aren't many modules currently available for Dungeon Craft presently. This is due DC still being in 'production'. Once all the main features are complete, I suspect you'll see a ton of modules available. I know of one module that is available and that's currently on the Magic Mirror website, called 'The Last Leaves of Autumn' or something like that. ------------------ Hey! Like RPGs? See the DungeonCraft - RPG Game Maker on the Ironworks Gaming Forum

06-21-2001, 09:56 PM	#9
CocoaSpud Zhentarim Guard Join Date: March 15, 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL, USA Posts: 375	About art - Most of the original UA art has been converted and is available at the Magic Mirror or the DC FTP site. I'll try to make the DC website a little more helpful with info and links in this regard. About tutorials - None really. The help on GPDL and Logic Block is detailed, but the rest is not so good. I based most of DC on UA so it helps to be familiar with it. I agree DC needs better directions. Adding NPC - First create a new NPC under Global->NPC. Then set the edit mode to Place Events (click E on the toolbar), left click on a map square to bring up the event editor, select Add NPC event type (it will be already), click on Add button, click button on bottom of window labeled 'Add NPC' and select your newly created NPC. Click Ok, Close, and you should have an Add NPC event on your map. When you test your design and enter that square you will see whatever event text you added, then the NPC will be added to your party. There are several event triggers that can alter whether the event triggers or not, but the default is to always trigger. Hmm, now I'm only 2500 words away from a tutorial... Load/Play designs - Download the design, unzip into a folder that has extension 'dsn' as in 'TestDesign.dsn', start the editor and load/edit/test it. If you want to play it outside of the editor, you can copy the UAFEngine.exe to the folder and double-click it. The engine accepts command-line parameters so that a shortcut can be created to play all designs with one engine exec, but I don't think I put that into the docs. When you save a design the editor puts a shortcut there and you can copy it and modify it for each design folder. Available designs - There used to be two, now only one. The first design became unplayable due to a major overhaul in the way DC operates. The design loaded ok, but some of the events didn't work the same and so the design could not be played the same. The same auther, Harri Polsa, wrote both designs. The remaining is 'Last Days of Autumn' and it is a Sci-Fi design that revolves around his favorite female government agent/spy. He is currently working on a grandiose design. I helped test an early version that was already around 20MB in size. It is also a Sci-Fi setting. I have reports of several other people working on designs, but none have finished yet. Most fantasy settings will need magic/spells I suppose, so they are probably waiting on me to finish that part of DC. ------------------ CocoaSpud Dungeon Craft Development Team http://uaf.sourceforge.net

07-03-2001, 09:38 AM	#10
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	I just downloaded it yesterday, great program. Its very simple too so you don´t need a tutorial even though setting events can sometimes be a bit trickey. I also think its really great that you can import your own fantasy artwork. Too bad the overal graphics suck so much, wenn will higher resolutions be possible? Well, im going back to work though i´ll be sure to drop by here later. See ya ------------------ Those who watch their backs meet death from the front- Dreamer128 paladin of the order of the holy flame. [This message has been edited by Dreamer128 (edited 07-04-2001).]

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