Lazy designers !

Masklinn · 01-22-2003, 04:09 PM

I might be wrong, but if I remember correctly the 2nd level (up) of the Durlag's Tower has the EXACT same zone configuration that the magician's place where you free Haerda'lis (lol, dont remember his exact the name, well the bard) in BG2 (minus the stairs) !!

Lazy, they're lazy ! Hehe

purre · 01-22-2003, 04:18 PM

Yeah,it is the same place

a bit lazy designers got to admit. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

pritchke · 01-22-2003, 04:20 PM

Yes, you are correct.

Of course it isn't really lazy it is called reusability, and it saves both time and money, because time is money or something like that. Although with internal code you guys don't actually get to see it but with the graphics you do so implementing a few extras could be warrented.

[ 01-22-2003, 04:23 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

Masklinn · 01-22-2003, 04:29 PM

Lazy was meant in an ironic way of course, seeing the huge games they made with tons of quests, NPCs, dialogues, well rounded code and a pretty nice engine. So I don't mind seeing the same zone a few times. Especially this one cause I love round houses

I was just happy to find out and wanted to share my joy

NiceWorg · 01-23-2003, 04:35 AM

Many buildings, especially inns, should have not been designed with the help of same construction company, apparently the only one in Faerun. It is funny to find almost similarly built inns from Beregost and Baldurs Gate..

01-23-2003, 04:45 AM

He he I didn't notice that. Might take a look tonight.

InsaneBane · 01-23-2003, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by NiceWorg:
Many buildings, especially inns, should have not been designed with the help of same construction company, apparently the only one in Faerun. It is funny to find almost similarly built inns from Beregost and Baldurs Gate..

Ever heard of the McDonalds Restaurents?

Insane

Grungi · 01-23-2003, 06:36 AM

oh christ dont joke about that, im willing to bet in the future sodding advertisers will put companies in like that, just imagine a "ye olde maccyDs" restaurant in faerun, in future rpgs, if only i were joking

Keraptisdm · 01-23-2003, 09:01 AM

Well, creative Architects cost money, and their designs cost even more money to construct. So perhaps the Senate voted for utilitarian design for housing and business structures. And of course there are local building ordinances and codes that must be developed and complied with for the safety of the people.

Grungi's comment is a point of concern: Commercial Billboard advertising on the structures and along the scenic by-ways. Visual pollution. Another issue the Senate shall have to debate.

Lord Brass · 01-23-2003, 01:56 PM

Here, here Keraptisdm. We cannot allow such despicable Amnian nonsense to insinuate itself into the Sword Coast. Not without a proper political debate at least.

01-22-2003, 04:09 PM	#1
Masklinn Avatar Join Date: January 12, 2003 Location: Paris, France Age: 44 Posts: 594	I might be wrong, but if I remember correctly the 2nd level (up) of the Durlag's Tower has the EXACT same zone configuration that the magician's place where you free Haerda'lis (lol, dont remember his exact the name, well the bard) in BG2 (minus the stairs) !! Lazy, they're lazy ! Hehe __________________ <br /><br />-=roaar=-

01-22-2003, 04:29 PM	#4
Masklinn Avatar Join Date: January 12, 2003 Location: Paris, France Age: 44 Posts: 594	Lazy was meant in an ironic way of course, seeing the huge games they made with tons of quests, NPCs, dialogues, well rounded code and a pretty nice engine. So I don't mind seeing the same zone a few times. Especially this one cause I love round houses I was just happy to find out and wanted to share my joy __________________ <br /><br />-=roaar=-

01-23-2003, 04:35 AM	#5
NiceWorg Baaz Draconian Join Date: January 15, 2002 Location: Vaasa, Finland Age: 42 Posts: 772	Many buildings, especially inns, should have not been designed with the help of same construction company, apparently the only one in Faerun. It is funny to find almost similarly built inns from Beregost and Baldurs Gate.. __________________ Fell in love with a country girl, morning sunshine<br />She was up from a nether world, just to bust another soul<br />[url]\"http://jarkokson.suddenlaunch.com\" target=\"_blank\">Click!</a>

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Lord Brass Emerald Dragon Join Date: September 17, 2001 Location: Good ol\' Blighty Age: 52 Posts: 913	Here, here Keraptisdm. We cannot allow such despicable Amnian nonsense to insinuate itself into the Sword Coast. Not without a proper political debate at least. __________________ <b>I\'ve submitted to the Choc!</b>

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01-22-2003, 04:18 PM	#2
purre Banned Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 39 Posts: 649	Yeah,it is the same place a bit lazy designers got to admit. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

01-22-2003, 04:20 PM	#3
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 49 Posts: 3,491	Yes, you are correct. Of course it isn't really lazy it is called reusability, and it saves both time and money, because time is money or something like that. Although with internal code you guys don't actually get to see it but with the graphics you do so implementing a few extras could be warrented. [ 01-22-2003, 04:23 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

01-23-2003, 04:45 AM	#6
Jan Guest Posts: n/a	He he I didn't notice that. Might take a look tonight.

01-23-2003, 06:36 AM	#8
Grungi Banned User Join Date: September 4, 2002 Location: no Age: 46 Posts: 1,446	oh christ dont joke about that, im willing to bet in the future sodding advertisers will put companies in like that, just imagine a "ye olde maccyDs" restaurant in faerun, in future rpgs, if only i were joking

01-23-2003, 09:01 AM	#9
Keraptisdm Elminster Join Date: August 23, 2002 Location: Near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Age: 61 Posts: 410	Well, creative Architects cost money, and their designs cost even more money to construct. So perhaps the Senate voted for utilitarian design for housing and business structures. And of course there are local building ordinances and codes that must be developed and complied with for the safety of the people. Grungi's comment is a point of concern: Commercial Billboard advertising on the structures and along the scenic by-ways. Visual pollution. Another issue the Senate shall have to debate.

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