Aphistolas

*Shrugs* Whatever. Well, maybe the summoning skill will perk up overtime. I'll gladly hold an event in future once I have approrpriate level of summoning for players. Thanks for trying though, Kheres

Brown snakes would make inside would make sense, IMO.

Please try to use some commonsense before you attempt to respond with criticism. Let me reiterate my argument in a clearer, nice short-sentences fashion; 1) It was satire. Comical. Meant to be amusing. 2) Personally I don't even like this idea, as some people dislike rock music and Motorhead AOS is pretty heavy, well, in comparison to say... Pavarotti There were other points but I think I’ve made my case with 1 and 2. Enjoy

DnD? No, never heard of it Off-topic geek-chat: I've never actually played DnD in physical / RL form. Baldur's Gate was the closest I got, and even that got tiring after awhile; Uber-hard Warrior-Mage character in the end with Staff of the Heavens constantly flaming the hell outta my Level eight Mage... Even with elemental protection & magic immunity scrolls and potions he dies every time! I play it for fun now, when I wanna start randomly throwing lightning bolts at innocent peasants. Damn Flaming Fist Soldiers! I recall getting my reputation down to -18 and every map I went onto 3-4 Warriors and 1 Uber-hard Mage would appear. Even the damn Fireball spell wouldn't work... So I got used to having my Paladin (I think it she was a Paladin anyway) summoning a seemingly endless army of Skeletons. They are extremely useful for fighting Sirens/Kobolds. BG is pretty fun, the spells in it are really quite awesome. Don't think about implementing any Level 50 Warriors with magic immunity and an endless supply of arcane / weapons at their disposal though. Aphistolas is uber-geek when it comes to that, but I don't have a Scooby about "ADnD" (typo?). On-topic: @Ent: I thought you already had something like this planned? You mentioned something like "If mines can be set to detonate when a player comes into (x) number of tiles, I started thinking if I could apply this to other items in-game." Of course, that's only the jist of what you said.... Jeez, I should get on your blog more. More magic, Ftw.

Isn't BG based on ADnD rules by the way? I wasn't denying that... Just saying where the idea came from. I don't have a clue what ADnD means, sorry.

Hello there, I recently (today) installed EL on this computer. It's a pretty old communal machine we all use from time-to-time. I have a few problems running EL; 1) It crashes upon log-in. (error_log:) [15:23:22] Error: Server profile not found in servers.lst for server: Lands\el.exe". Failover to server: main. [15:23:22] Using the server profile: main [15:23:22] No language set so defaulting to [en] and using language selection window [15:23:30] Error opening sound configuration file [15:23:35] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Female1) in actor def: human female [15:23:36] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Male1) in actor def: human male [15:23:37] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Female1) in actor def: elf female [15:23:38] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Male1) in actor def: elf male [15:23:39] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Female1) in actor def: dwarf female [15:23:40] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Male1) in actor def: dwarf male [15:23:40] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: cyclops Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:40] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: cyclops Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:41] Unknown sound (Rat1) in actor def: rat [15:23:41] Unknown sound (Monster3) in actor def: goblin male 2 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:41] Unknown sound (Axe) in actor def: goblin male 2 [15:23:41] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: goblin male 2 Last message repeated 2 times [15:23:41] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: goblin male 2 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:41] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Goblin) in actor def: goblin male 2 [15:23:41] Unknown sound (Monster3) in actor def: goblin female 1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:41] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: goblin female 1 Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:41] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: goblin female 1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:41] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Goblin) in actor def: goblin female 1 [15:23:41] Unknown sound (Wolf Attack) in actor def: wolf [15:23:41] Unknown sound (WolfYelp) in actor def: wolf Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:41] Unknown sound (Wolf Attack) in actor def: wolf Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:42] Unknown sound (Pig Pain) in actor def: boar Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:42] Unknown sound (Pig) in actor def: boar Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:42] Unknown sound (Wolf Attack) in actor def: fox [15:23:42] Unknown sound (WolfYelp) in actor def: fox Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:42] Unknown sound (Wolf Attack) in actor def: fox Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:42] Unknown sound (Lion Attack) in actor def: puma Last message repeated 8 times [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: ogre male 1 Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: ogre male 1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:43] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Orc) in actor def: ogre male 1 [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Monster3) in actor def: goblin male 1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: goblin male 1 Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:43] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Goblin) in actor def: goblin male 1 [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: orc male 1 Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: orc male 1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:43] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Orc) in actor def: orc male 1 [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: orc female 1 Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: orc female 1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:43] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Orc) in actor def: orc female 1 [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: skeleton Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: skeleton Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: gargoyle 1 Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: gargoyle 1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: gargoyle 2 Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: gargoyle 2 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: gargoyle 3 Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: gargoyle 3 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: troll Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: troll Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:43] Unknown sound (WolfYelp) in actor def: chimeran mountain wolf Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:43] Unknown sound (Chimeran Attack) in actor def: chimeran mountain wolf Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:44] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Female1) in actor def: gnome female [15:23:45] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Male1) in actor def: gnome male [15:23:46] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Female1) in actor def: orchan female [15:23:47] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Male1) in actor def: orchan male [15:23:48] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Female1) in actor def: draegoni female [15:23:49] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Male1) in actor def: draegoni male [15:23:49] Unknown sound (Skunk) in actor def: skunk 1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:49] Unknown sound (Raccoon) in actor def: racoon 1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:49] Unknown sound (Horse Idle) in actor def: unicorn 1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown sound (WolfYelp) in actor def: chimeran desert wolf Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Chimeran Attack) in actor def: chimeran desert wolf Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:50] Unknown sound (WolfYelp) in actor def: chimeran forest wolf Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Chimeran Attack) in actor def: chimeran forest wolf Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:50] Unknown sound (WolfYelp) in actor def: chimeran arctic wolf Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Chimeran Attack) in actor def: chimeran arctic wolf Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Lion Attack) in actor def: panther Last message repeated 8 times [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Lion Attack) in actor def: leopard 1 Last message repeated 8 times [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Lion Attack) in actor def: leopard 2 Last message repeated 8 times [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Lion Attack) in actor def: feran Last message repeated 8 times [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Lion Attack) in actor def: tiger 1 Last message repeated 8 times [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Lion Attack) in actor def: tiger 2 Last message repeated 8 times [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: armed female orc [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Axe) in actor def: armed female orc [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: armed female orc [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Iron Hammer) in actor def: armed female orc [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: armed female orc Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Orc) in actor def: armed female orc [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: armed male orc [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Axe) in actor def: armed male orc [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: armed male orc [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Iron Hammer) in actor def: armed male orc [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: armed male orc Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Orc) in actor def: armed male orc [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Sword) in actor def: armed skeleton Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: armed skeleton Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Phantom Idle) in actor def: phantom warrior [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Sword) in actor def: phantom warrior Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Staff) in actor def: phantom warrior Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: phantom warrior Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:50] Unknown battlecry sound (Phantom Attack) in actor def: phantom warrior [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Monster6) in actor def: imp [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Monster1) in actor def: imp [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: imp [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Iron Hammer) in actor def: imp [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: imp [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Iron Hammer) in actor def: imp [15:23:50] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: imp Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:51] Unknown battlecry sound (Imp) in actor def: imp [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Ow) in actor def: brownie Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: brownie Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:51] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Little) in actor def: brownie [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Monster1) in actor def: spider big 1 [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Monster1) in actor def: spider big 2 [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Monster1) in actor def: spider big 3 [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Monster1) in actor def: spider big 4 [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Ow) in actor def: wood sprite Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: wood sprite Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:51] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Little) in actor def: wood sprite [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Ow) in actor def: leprechaun Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: leprechaun [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Staff) in actor def: leprechaun [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: leprechaun Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:51] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Little) in actor def: leprechaun [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: giant_1 Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: giant_1 Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Monster6) in actor def: hobgoblin [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Monster1) in actor def: hobgoblin Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Imp) in actor def: hobgoblin Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: yeti Last message repeated 3 times [15:23:51] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: yeti Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:51] Unknown battlecry sound (Battlecry Orc) in actor def: yeti [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Monster3) in actor def: feros Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: feros [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Staff) in actor def: feros [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Axe) in actor def: feros [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Punch) in actor def: feros [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Kick) in actor def: feros Last message repeated 1 time [15:23:52] Unknown battlecry sound (Monster14) in actor def: feros [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Dragon Idle) in actor def: dragon1 Last message repeated 2 times [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Dragon Attack) in actor def: dragon1 Last message repeated 5 times [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Dragon Idle) in actor def: dragon2 Last message repeated 2 times [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Dragon Attack) in actor def: dragon2 Last message repeated 4 times [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Eagle) in actor def: hawk [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Eagle) in actor def: falcon [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Lion Attack) in actor def: lion Last message repeated 8 times [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Monster3) in actor def: cockatrice [15:23:52] Unknown sound (Monster1) in actor def: cockatrice [15:23:56] Error: Can't open file "quest.log" [15:23:56] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates150/files.lst [15:23:56] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates150/files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [15:24:50] Language changed, was [en] now [en] [15:25:01] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates150/files.lst [15:25:02] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates/custom_files.lst [15:25:02] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates/custom_files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [15:25:02] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates/custom_files.lst [15:27:01] Error: Can't open file "spells_aphistolas.dat" *Log ends* 2) I cannot seem to re-size the window. I try disabling Full Screen, but it... Minimises EL, then once it returns --it does that on its own -- the Full Screen option is still enabled. Comp info; AMD Athlon -- 1.35Ghz 512 MB R.A.M. Graphics card: SiS (some random numbers that appear after) 300/305/630/540/730 Is that all that's needed? I'm not very familiar with this machine, but I'll try to dig up more if requested. Also, I've never tried -- and have no intention of using -- the sound on this machine. I've tried enabling Poor Man, that didn't work. Regards, Aphistolas.

There is nothing to explain a crash in that error log. The huge list of missing sound files is because you don't have sound installed. The next release of the client will not display all that stuff. Dang, I was really hoping that would be it... Is there anything else I can provide? So the client does not always crash immediately on login as you can change settings. Does the client start OK and run normally if you don't try to change the window resolution or toggle full screen mode? There is a known bug when doing either of those that we are still trying to resolve. If you need to change screen resolution or full screen mode, it's safer for now to do it before starting the client by editing your el.ini file. Make sure you edit the file in the directory stated in the console when the client starts, "Your personal settings..." just before you click to enter the login screen. No, it always crashes when I type in my username / passoword and hit enter, sorry if this is unclear. It gets me to the screen where you enter username / password okay obviously, I pressed ctrl+o to begin editing the settings. I did that... This is really, really strange.. Is that all okay? I thought it was, but when I launched it someting pecuilar happened. For about 1/2 second, I seen the EL window open the right size -- but not enough time for it to load anything, I just see the square. Then, almost immediately after, it jumps to Full Screen mode. Off-topic:I never even seen this el.ini folder before, it looks cool. I'll need to start seeing what I can do to customize when I get to computer that does work

Meh.

*Cough* Baldur's Gate *Cough* But something similiar would be pretty sweet... Arrows you can fire using magic with a chance to poison... Who doesn't like? @Kailo: Uhm... I've never seen a suggested spell responded to here. Not all would require lots of special effects / eye candy. Personally, I wouldn't mind if we did get a few new spells and they didn't have effects, it's only nice if they do

Having some satirical music songs for the God's would be hilarious! I don't know if that'd be allowed under Copyright Designs & Patents Act though... Alwuen: "So tell me what you want, what you really really want..." You get the idea... Hey! Lol, it might be nice to the Emperor marching song from SW when Entropy walks by

I never said the required level was a bad idea, I was just explaining why it might've been difficult for people to participate. I agree with the level 30, as that's a pretty cool level -- or so I'm told! -- for summoning, as there are a few good, albeit expensive, monsters. Dunno about that... Perhaps you could try PMing some people for future events? I.E. "I'm holding a summonng even, please check it out [Link here]". I really would sign up if I could... Don't give up on this kind of event too quickly, I'll reach level 30 soon enough

I'll see you in a few days then, Anne. I'm not able to play EL from my current location, I'll probably be able to in Sunday, though.

Hm... I think Entropy already thought of this when he came up with the mines. If somebody can link you to his blog, you'll see the few paragrahps he wrote about this idea. I do want more magic in-game, however. 3 Purely offensive spells just doesn't cut it, especially when you've got Magic Immunity to counter it, and little practice at clicking spells. There have been several posts about adding new spells, I don't think any moderators/developers responded on 'em. But, I think that *may* mean they'll have some new things planned for when missles (arrows) can be used. "Melf's Acid Arrow"

Yeah... Summoning level 30 minimum is going to be a problem. It is, aside from tailoring at the moment, the hardest skill to start in, and level, in-game. IMO, even more difficult than crafting as you can utilize/sell low level items in regards to that skill, low-level summons are pretty much useless.

Hail people of Draia! We are the MaGEs! The Magic Alchemy Guild of Egratia - or MaGE for short - are starting a new recruitment drive to enlist friendly, honourable members willing to contribute something to the Guild -- Not just stick on GM all the time! Our routes extend far into Eternal Lands past. Originally, we were known as The Elven Alliance - TEA - a friendly and active guild. It was there, Love42 and MirceaTM first concived the idea of MaGE. Due to an inactive GM, several TEA guildies broke away with our current Guild masters to form what we know call MaGE. For several years now, MaGE has existed. MirceaTM and Love42 have contiuned to serve as our leaders, both with great skills. If you would like to become part of our family, or just wanna drop in for chat, Click here. See you soon , Aphistolas.

Hail. The problem with Guild Masters, in my opinion, is not as terrible as the general populace would like to believe. In all my time playing EL, I have never encountered a Guild Master so critically inept that he/she could not perform the basic duties of aforementioned role. Personally, I believe a few bad examples have permanently, or indefinitely, spoiled it for people wanting to create new guilds, or should I say - Unknown people. We have several features implemented that are devoted to teaching potential Guild-Creators how it works, in the GM world. The most significant of these is the Encyclopedia, an extensive tool, which people often refer to. Atop that, we have old guild-masters - such as Jezebelle from the Witches & Wiccans Guild - who teach people, on a daily basis, the skills needed for successfully gaining knowledge on EL. If a limit had to be imposed, personally, I would implement; a Q&A sheet with some less-than-obvious questions, the need to have played EL for more than a year and possibly even the need for a reference from a game moderator. These features, in my opinion, would eradicate any and all problems pertinent to Guild Masters. As you can probably tell, in my opinion; personality and maturity hold much more water than game skills. Although, in conclusion I believe with only a few measures - as previously stated - the potential problems caused by "Newbie Guild Masters" would cease to exist.

I'll catch up with this, I think I'll try to edit it in the first post

Okay, I tried to post Chapter I of my story, that goes all fine. Then, I click the "Stories" tab to make sure it has been posted right... It's gone. I re-post and re-post, but it still disappears. Then, I click the IPB image at the top of the screen, and it takes me to the preview of my story screen. I don't know whether it's been posted or not, can somebody please assist? EDIT: Logged out, logged back in... Everything seems to work fine now, but could somebody please tell me what's the deal?

Congratulations! Hey, if he ever needs some essences done for him, tell him Aphistolas will gladly alch 'em! Seriously; Best wishes to you and your "bundle of joy"

(I have to do something, so quick post on my part...) I love RPing, I write a lot of RP-posts in other forums, it would be nice to be able to do it here. I've been on the RP channel, but after a while I just feel sort-of silly, although I don't quite know why... It's a MMORPG, a fantasy game, the idea is you're not (x) person in modern society.

...And I'm sure you look lovely in it Hehe, kidding of course.

(I know I'm posting again, but... ) The new clothes with the update will rock. I can't wait for a Santa Hat! And I just seen Roja sitting at the beam trying on some new clothes. WOW! The Robes look excellent! As do the Cowboy hats! Haha, a certain bird told me Acelon also has a cloak, but it looks like a dress

I love the new update! At first, I thought "Meh, I don't like my new character that much..." But now, I absoutely love his appearence! Also, thanks a bunch to the developers for the encyc update! Engineering five within ten minutes thanks to the simple ashes forumla. I am curious though, to see one of the new tailoring items... If somebody could post screenies, that'd be cool.

Give him perm. magic immunity then and an army of Black Dragons : > . Additionally make him immune to Mirror perk. Either way, he's not getting beat anytime soon