When did the server lock up Sunday (also, did you see new stuff?)

[Ziroc]

When I looked in on the server, the damn thing was locked up again. IT NEVER DOES WHEN I USE THE LAPTOP! GRRR! I'm going to do a clean install of XP on this machine. It's gotta be that..

When did it lock up Sunday? Time wise.... Just wondering, there were a lot of people in there!!


Also, while you were down in there, did you see any new changes??? [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Cerek the Barbaric]

I don't know, Ziroc. I've finally gotten a character high enough to try Undermountain (elf wizard 6/rogue 1). I tried to get into Undermountain on Saturday and Sunday both. In the NWN thread, it showed Undermountain as being "Online", but when I clicked on the information telling me how to join the game, I got a white screen with the IP Address that said "The server in not currently running". I still tried a Direct Connect through GameSpy on Saturday, but had no luck.

Let me know if I'm doing something wrong, because I would really like to explore the module.

[Larry_OHF]

Approximately 7:06pm. I did notice some new things, but I will not spoil here.

[Ziroc]

Originally posted by Larry_OHF: Approximately 7:06pm. I did notice some new things, but I will not spoil here.

Go ahead if ya want! [img]smile.gif[/img] Give a:

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Type spoiler before in! [img]smile.gif[/img]


Anything you liked or though was cool? And what are some things you think could be better?


PS: The NPC's on level 2--the slaves in those cells and the Moki dude near the exit to level 3 will be finished, and each will have a quest. [img]smile.gif[/img]

I tweaked the Greater Bone Golem's AC and HP's a bit... lol, he was a REAL pain... I've been playtesting and adding to the mod for the last 24 hours STRAIGHT!

[Larry_OHF]

Well, the truth is that I was in such a blind hurry to catch up to my group, I did not see the entirety of each level. And the server pooted while I was on level three. However, I did see a few things that I can mention here.

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1. SoU monsters being placed. That was expected and a delight to see. I won't take time to name what and where. They were nice.
2. Some monsters being in new places. I was surprised that I ran into that bone golem in a place I did not expect him to be. I remembered him in another area, but all the sudden, there he was! I was like, yikes! So, that was more realistic feeling. I mean...how many of us avid RPG'ers actually expect monsters to sit in the same place all the time?
3. The stairs leading to 4th floor was gone! I could not believe it! I was rather shaken up about that...that there was nothing but a black hole there, so I began looking for the new exit when the server pooted. That was probably the best thing you could have done for a Module about Undermountain. I mean...it's a damned magical place right? The exits and entrances should be moved around occasionally to keep up with the true spirit of Halaster's spooky haunts. My problem was that you left an empty void there. Maybe a solid wall or something could be imlanted.
4. New traps everywhere. Always good to keep one onhis toes...or rather to lose his toes...but I digress...
5. Monster companionships are more varied. It gets old to run into a horde of the same creature, and so meeting up with a group of varied beasties is a fresh new step towards death. Great job!


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That is all I ran into. I am sure there is much more. I cannot wait for you to get HotU!

[Ziroc]

Originally posted by Larry_OHF: Well, the truth is that I was in such a blind hurry to catch up to my group, I did not see the entirety of each level. And the server pooted while I was on level three. However, I did see a few things that I can mention here. Spoilers: . . . . . 1. SoU monsters being placed. That was expected and a delight to see. I won't take time to name what and where. They were nice. 2. Some monsters being in new places. I was surprised that I ran into that bone golem in a place I did not expect him to be. I remembered him in another area, but all the sudden, there he was! I was like, yikes! So, that was more realistic feeling. I mean...how many of us avid RPG'ers actually expect monsters to sit in the same place all the time? 3. The stairs leading to 4th floor was gone! I could not believe it! I was rather shaken up about that...that there was nothing but a black hole there, so I began looking for the new exit when the server pooted. That was probably the best thing you could have done for a Module about Undermountain. I mean...it's a damned magical place right? The exits and entrances should be moved around occasionally to keep up with the true spirit of Halaster's spooky haunts. My problem was that you left an empty void there. Maybe a solid wall or something could be imlanted. 4. New traps everywhere. Always good to keep one onhis toes...or rather to lose his toes...but I digress... 5. Monster companionships are more varied. It gets old to run into a horde of the same creature, and so meeting up with a group of varied beasties is a fresh new step towards death. Great job! End Spoilers. That is all I ran into. I am sure there is much more. I cannot wait for you to get HotU!

Level 4 exit is still there.. [img]smile.gif[/img] Must have been part of the crash [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Man, when you hit level 2, you will see MANY changes... [img]tongue.gif[/img] And the secret door in the bedrooms now works again. lol

[SpiritWarrior]

It's XP, trust me.

[Ziroc]

Get this: I am now running a dedicated server (a stand-alone program) and it seems MUCH more stable, and requires less memory. (Since it's not having to load actual graphics).

I'll leave this server up from now (2:00am EST Tues till Tuesday afternoon around 5pm) then I'll add some stuff, correct some stuff and it'll be back up at 8pm EST sharp!

[SpiritWarrior]

You're telling me you actually went through the DM client beforehand? [img]redface.gif[/img]

[StigTC]

Why did you activate item level restrictions?
All the characters I used before cannot enter the server anymore, even though they're only using items found in the original game, the expancion or EfU mod.