Ozmondius

I will miss Desdamona--she was so kind and helpful to me when I began to play. Always willing to buy my toads when I needed gc, protecting me on merc runs, etc. She is a wonderful soul.

Processor x86 Family 6 Model 13 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~1594 Mhz

With RC 8, i had the flicker problem and a selection problem and still had the inside map crashing problem. With the old selection version of RC 8, the flicker is gone, and the selection is working fine, but still crashes on inside maps upon entry or pan. Video card: MOBILITY RADEON 9200 DDR x86/SSE2 Vendor ID: ATI Technologies Inc. OpenGL Version: 1.3.4145 WinXP Release

Video card: MOBILITY RADEON 9200 DDR x86/SSE2 Vendor ID: ATI Technologies Inc. OpenGL Version: 1.3.4145 WinXP Release No reference that I could find in error_log.txt to EXTENDED EXCEPTION (my documents\eternal lands\error_log.txt) Max bones per mesh: 71

Standard--I went through approximately 15 different omega drivers in December trying to solve the problem last time, and each of the produced an equal or worse result.

Video card: MOBILITY RADEON 9200 DDR x86/SSE2 Vendor ID: ATI Technologies Inc. OpenGL Version: 1.3.4145 WinXP Release el_pre_rc_26_02_07.exe crashes on startup el_pre_rc_26_02_07_no_vertex_programs.exe worked fine until i went to inside map and panned around, then crashed my entire system like previous RC's

On further use of RC6, I encountered the same problem in AA storage and other inside maps that I did on the current version of the client, which led to my use of the "no_clusters" version of the client. When in AA storage and a few other inside maps, if I pan to the right or left, it crashes my entire system, requiring a hard restart. With the no_clusters version of the current client, I have never experienced this problem. Otherwise, RC6 seems to be functioning ok, with the exception of sporadic, very jerky video.

Apparently not--the video card in my laptop is poor, but I am using the latest driver. The message I get when I log on is below: Window size adjusted to 990x720 GL_ARB_multitexture extension found, using it. GL_ARB_texture_env_combine extension found, using it. GL_EXT_compiled_vertex_array extension found, using it. GL_ARB_point_sprite extension found, using it. GL_ARB_texture_compression extension found, using it. GL_EXT_texture_compression_s3tc extension found, using it. GL_SGIS_generate_mipmap extension found, using it. Couldn't find the GL_ARB_shadow extension, not using it... GL_ARB_vertex_buffer_object extension found, using it. Couldn't find the GL_EXT_framebuffer_object extension, not using it... GL_EXT_draw_range_elements extension found, using it. Couldn't find the GL_ARB_texture_non_power_of_two extension, not using it... Couldn't find the GL_ARB_fragment_program extension, not using it... GL_ARB_vertex_program extension found, using it. Couldn't find the GL_ARB_fragment_shader extension, not using it... Couldn't find the GL_ARB_vertex_shader extension, not using it... Couldn't find the GL_ARB_shader_objects extension, not using it... Couldn't find the GL_ARB_shading_language_100 extension, not using it... GL_ARB_texture_mirrored_repeat extension found, NOT using it... Couldn't find the GL_ARB_texture_rectangle extension, not using it... GL_EXT_fog_coord extension found, NOT using it... Couldn't find the GL_ATI_texture_compression_3dc extension, not using it... Couldn't find the GL_EXT_texture_compression_latc extension, not using it... Not using vertex program for actor animation. Point Particles disabled. Framebuffer disabled (need newer driver)

Still crashed at startup if I didn't use "el main --use_animation_program=0" The flashing snow is gone, but the video in general seems to be far more "jerky" than it was in RC 5

Video card: MOBILITY RADEON 9200 DDR x86/SSE2 Vendor ID: ATI Technologies Inc. OpenGL Version: 1.3.4145 WinXP Release RC 5 crashed at startup every time I tried when the screen indicated that it was "Initializing OpenGL extensions". Since I ran it with the "el main --use_animation_program=0" it has been working fine so far with the exception that on certain maps (Trassian silver cave and Trassian outdoors) spots in the snow appear to flash on and off like christmas tree lights. OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name PC26 System Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard System Model Compaq nx7010 (PL578UA#ABA) System Type X86-based PC Processor x86 Family 6 Model 13 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~1594 Mhz Name MOBILITY RADEON 9200 PNP Device ID PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4C66&SUBSYS_08600E11&REV_01\4&1BFA44D4&0&0008 Adapter Type Mobility Radeon 9200 AGP (0x4C66), ATI Technologies Inc. compatible Adapter Description MOBILITY RADEON 9200 Adapter RAM 64.00 MB (67,108,864 bytes) Installed Drivers ati2dvag.dll Driver Version 5.2.3790.2

Very nice, Ghrae. I tried it out with a variety of different values and double checked in spreadsheet--very handy. TY!

Before the latest major client update, when you used an astrology stone, the results showed in chat so that you could go back and gather the data, if desired. Now the results show up in an independent box, leaving no record. I have looked, but have not seen an option to change it from box-oriented to console-oriented. Am I missing something? It seems more valuable to have the results logged rather than having to do it manually each time you use a stone if you're interested in trying to decipher this astrology puzzle.

I played fine with the new client patch for several hours, and also noticed a speed improvement. About once over 20 minutes or so, I get a 15-20 second stall (lag), but this may very well be an issue with my computer. This morning, upon entering AA storage, I got the same problem I had before the no-clusters version--a complete freeze of my system. I never had issues like this using the no-clusters version. I have the latest version of my video driver installed, and the following: MS XP Pro, 5.1.2600, Service Pack 2 Build 2600 X86 Family 6 Model 13 Stepping 6 Intel Mobility Radeon 9200 I tried the drivers you recomended last time, but none of them worked for me--but the no-clusters version did. *Edit* After posting this, I rebooted my machine and started up the client again. It crashed my system as soon as I signed into EL. The only entry in my error log follows: Log started at 2008-01-11 10:42:16 localtime (Mountain Standard Time) [10:42:16] Error: Server profile not found in servers.lst for server: Lands\el.exe". Failover to server: main. [10:42:16] Using the server profile: main [10:42:19] Error opening sound configuration file [10:42:38] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates150/files.lst [10:42:38] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates150/files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [10:42:39] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates150/files.lst [10:42:39] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates/custom_files.lst [10:42:39] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates/custom_files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [10:42:40] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates/custom_files.lst

As a result of Bubbles10's generosity after finding and selling a magic removal stone, LION has purchased just over 100kgc worth of beginner books for each skill. The guild will hold a series of holiday contests between now and the middle of January 2008. Times and dates will be posted here soon. Each of the 8 contests will focus on each of the skills (except magic and tailoring--sorry). ***Eligible players are those who have OA 30 or less (see the contest details below for additional restrictions). For all contestants, we must be able to gossip your current (within two weeks of the contest) statistics or you will not be eligible for a prize. Each contest will have 5 winners who will win books related to the skill tested in the contest. Winners will receive the following: Attack/Defense Contest--either attack or defense levels or both must be 17 or less Book of Biology Book of Anatomy Book of Combat Tactics Harvest Contest--Harvest level must be 30 or less Crystal Technology Crystal Mining Quartz Mining Rose Quartz Mining Blue Quartz Mining Book of Metallurgy Book of Metal Mining Book of Iron Mining Book of Gypsum Harvesting Alchemy Contest--Alchemy level must be 15 or less Book of Biology Book of Biochemistry Book of Botanics Book of Advanced Alchemy Book of Metal Smelting Book of Iron Smelting Potions Contest--Potions level must be 15 or less Book of Biology Book of Biochemistry Book of Botanics Book of Advanced Alchemy Book of Advanced Potions Summoning Contest--Summoning level must be 12 or less Book of Advanced Summoning Book of Snake Summoning Book of Boar Summoning Book of Wolf Summoning Manufacturing Contest--Manufacturing level must be 15 or less Book of Metal Molding Book of Iron Molding Book of Gypsum Molding Weapon Construction Sword Construction Armor Construction Feet Armor Construction Head Armor Construction Legs Armor Construction Shields Armor Construction Torso Armor Construction Crafting Contest--Crafting level must be 15 or less Jewlery Technology Crystal Processing Crystal Embedding Generic Medallions Building Gold Medallions Building Silver Medallions Building Generic Rings Building Gold Rings Building Silver Rings Building Engineering Contest--Engineering level must be 15 or less Book of Rope Book of Nails The following contests will be held between now and the end of 2007, the remainder will take place in January: Engineering Potions Alchemy Summoning Stay tuned for times and dates and watch channel 6! Your first hint for all of these contests is--press Ctrl+E! Happy Holidays!

Because we had NDD invasions on both scheduled days, the moderators ask that we postpone these contests. Rather than try to schedule them here, which I thought would be most efficient, please just simply watch the contest channel during the upcoming weekends. Happ New Year!

I have looked and looked for discussion on this topic, and while I fear it is not test server related, this seems to be the most on topic place for my question. I have tested offensive magic spells and resto under many different conditions with many different creatures. I have noticed that potions that are used to increase your rationality do not seem to affect, in particular, the restoration spell, i.e., you have higher rat, but not higher restored material points. Is this intended? I had thought reasoning and will pots would become much more popular after the change to magic.

I can see it now--some jokers will be dropping bags of dung all over the place to scare people, lol! I think this creature is a fun idea.

The first 2 contests will be held on December 22 at 20:00:00 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The second 2 contests will be held on December 23 at 20:00:00 GMT http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/ See you there!

1. I agree. This concept, combined with the attribute cap, is a lot to digest quickly. Giving everyone a chance to reconfigure--not just those with uber coord would help and allow people to do what you would like--think and act on that thinking. 2. I also agree that, consistent with a cap on the attributes and a nod toward the hard work that has been put to a/d, that magic level should count for more than in the proposed calculation. Otherwise you are honoring attribute over skill--the opposite intent, I think, of the attribute cap. 3. An observation: Tying this to rationality makes some sense intuitively. Tying it soley to Reasoning would be fine for PKrs but not so great for a/d trainers since it also increases dexterity, increasing your hitting percentage-- reaction being more important to trainers and both being important to PK'rs. 4. A question: If this tie is implemented, would the spell be no fail like it is for 49+ magic level people now, regardless of level magic level?

Incidentally, the prospect of this cap seems to have sent the price/value of attribute removal stones down through the basement.

Well, I still voted no. I feel somewhat more comfortable after reading, considering, and have discussions with more knowledgeable players. I think the comments like--"well, you will never max out all your attributes with a cap of 48" is exactly my concern. I never intended to max out all my attributes. I intended to focus on those that most closely supported my skill(s) of choice. I know, I know--all attributes affect fighting to one degree or another, but some have a much closer and tighter correlation to success in fighting than others. For example, after you hit 48 coord, instead of adding coord to get increases in might, dexterity, and reaction--all key to successful pk, you must add reasoning for dexterity, instinct for reaction, and phys for might. A 3:1 deal. Which means you'll have to achieve many more OAs to get the same cross attributes that are directly related to success in pk to arrive at the same effective result. This generally means a longer time to success. People who currently have very high a/d's as a result of the ability to add coord instead of several other attributes to achieve the same result, will have even more advantage than low to mid level a/d folks than they already enjoy. I do not relish the idea of longer fights, when I alone have no chance of ever winning the fight, but just longer to run away. I do see some benefits of this cap, and I think it will be a while before the negative effects are keenly felt, but they will be felt more over time. The more time that passes, the more we all look the same--it is not a matter of "if" but "when". Regardless, we will all adapt, I'm sure.

I told you in game already, but this petition got started because Ent asked for it in the other topic. To have players ask for the cap. Not because I'm not happy with the results of the previous one, because that one already had a majority. Just a bit less than what is required for this one. So just the 2nd poll that was asked for, for people who had changed their mind for example. Just not started by Ent, but by players. I posted this before I had a chance to speak to you in-game.

What would be the point? Honestly....? My thoughts exactly.

If I don't care for the results of this poll, can I start a new one too?

I like the freedom that the no-cap currently offers. People can experiment endlessly with the best builds for different skills focuses. I think this is positive. A cap will make us more homogeneous, and I've always been a big believer in the strength of diversity.