This is great!

Dreamer128 · 11-01-2003, 07:00 PM

I just made a very cool discovery in multiplayer.
My character is an Elf, and when I type something that starts with an [ , the game translates anything I say to Elvish.
Sweet!

Dar'tanian · 11-01-2003, 09:45 PM

HMMM Sweet but very weird....Is this supposed to happen??

Dreamer128 · 11-02-2003, 03:04 AM

*shrugs* It works on various servers, so I suppose its a part of the game engine.

Dalamar Stormcrow · 11-02-2003, 10:50 AM

That doesnt sound very Forgotten Realms, is it only for Elves?

SpiritWarrior · 11-02-2003, 11:52 AM

It isn't part of the engine. It's a script the DM incorporates into the server (I have it in mine). You can speak any language from elven to giant-kin putting that prefix before it or using the language widget item.

The thing is the languages seem to be (somewhat) randomly generated and do not make sense as a whole. It's more of a decorative script, no-one has the time to create a language and then script it in full. If you want to test this then make up a word and it will make one up too.

9_1_6 · 11-04-2003, 03:07 AM

TIf it doesnt make sense... what is the use of it?

Legolas · 11-04-2003, 03:55 AM

The use is that two gnomes, for example, could speak in their weird language without the nearby dwarf overhearing what they say. Naturally, that human who studies their tongue is able to eavesdrop on them, but no need to give that away...

Without the script it's usually represented by adding an abbreviation to the line (For example, a druid speaking to an animal might type "EA So what's new in the forest?", implying he uses his animal empathy to speak, or elves might type "E That's a fine bow brother..."). If a nearby character also knows this language he can overhear, if not the player simply ignores it or makes comments about the funny language in use.
The other "don't trust the other players"-kind of way is to emote " *Speaks in Drow (to ...)* ". Then you basically 'tell' the other player what you said. Anyone else interested who thinks they know the language also sends a tell to the speaking player requesting to know what was said.
Finally there are those who simply use a dictionary or translator to simpy speak the language directly... Not too user-friendly but fun all the same.

Link · 11-04-2003, 07:04 AM

Cool! If only I had a better soundcard again, and I could be able to play NWN online [img]graemlins/crying.gif[/img] Stupid Sounblaster Live!!

Micah Foehammer · 11-05-2003, 11:59 AM

SpiritWarrior,

Is the script you are using a custom content script that is downloadable from the vault? Would love to be able to access it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

BTW, I wish that the base NWN / SOU game had this script automatically activated and an option language skill usage as well. It would add tremendous flavor to the game.

SpiritWarrior · 11-07-2003, 11:20 PM

It is currently now intergrated into the DMFI, a horde of tools for DM's. You can get it on the vault and a few of It's variants too.

11-01-2003, 09:45 PM	#2
Dar'tanian Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: October 26, 2002 Location: USA Age: 34 Posts: 858	HMMM Sweet but very weird....Is this supposed to happen?? __________________ I\'m back boys...

11-02-2003, 11:52 AM	#5
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	It isn't part of the engine. It's a script the DM incorporates into the server (I have it in mine). You can speak any language from elven to giant-kin putting that prefix before it or using the language widget item. The thing is the languages seem to be (somewhat) randomly generated and do not make sense as a whole. It's more of a decorative script, no-one has the time to create a language and then script it in full. If you want to test this then make up a word and it will make one up too. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

11-04-2003, 03:07 AM	#6
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11-05-2003, 11:59 AM	#9
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	SpiritWarrior, Is the script you are using a custom content script that is downloadable from the vault? Would love to be able to access it. [img]smile.gif[/img] BTW, I wish that the base NWN / SOU game had this script automatically activated and an option language skill usage as well. It would add tremendous flavor to the game. __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

11-07-2003, 11:20 PM	#10
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	It is currently now intergrated into the DMFI, a horde of tools for DM's. You can get it on the vault and a few of It's variants too. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

11-01-2003, 07:00 PM	#1
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 39 Posts: 6,136	I just made a very cool discovery in multiplayer. My character is an Elf, and when I type something that starts with an [ , the game translates anything I say to Elvish. Sweet!

11-02-2003, 03:04 AM	#3
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 39 Posts: 6,136	shrugs It works on various servers, so I suppose its a part of the game engine.

11-02-2003, 10:50 AM	#4
Dalamar Stormcrow Banned User Join Date: November 1, 2003 Location: My own little world Age: 33 Posts: 828	That doesnt sound very Forgotten Realms, is it only for Elves?

11-04-2003, 03:55 AM	#7
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 39 Posts: 5,459	The use is that two gnomes, for example, could speak in their weird language without the nearby dwarf overhearing what they say. Naturally, that human who studies their tongue is able to eavesdrop on them, but no need to give that away... Without the script it's usually represented by adding an abbreviation to the line (For example, a druid speaking to an animal might type "EA So what's new in the forest?", implying he uses his animal empathy to speak, or elves might type "E That's a fine bow brother..."). If a nearby character also knows this language he can overhear, if not the player simply ignores it or makes comments about the funny language in use. The other "don't trust the other players"-kind of way is to emote " Speaks in Drow (to ...) ". Then you basically 'tell' the other player what you said. Anyone else interested who thinks they know the language also sends a tell to the speaking player requesting to know what was said. Finally there are those who simply use a dictionary or translator to simpy speak the language directly... Not too user-friendly but fun all the same.

11-04-2003, 07:04 AM	#8
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 5,888	Cool! If only I had a better soundcard again, and I could be able to play NWN online [img]graemlins/crying.gif[/img] Stupid Sounblaster Live!!

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