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I haven't tried the CVS download yet, but just running the regular client under gdb, I had the "lock-up" where the mouse could be moved but keypresses and mouse clicks are ignored. As usual, I was running the client full-screen, so I couldn't see the gdb display. I logged in from another computer and issued kill -12 nnnnnnn for the gdb process to see if that would close the fullscreen session. It did and revealed the gdb window which said:

I think it would be good if the icon list was rearranged to group the mode changes separately from the window open/close icons. Maybe it could be: Walk Look Use Fight Harvest Sit/Stand Drop/Pickup Trade Magic Manu Stats Options so the mode changes are grouped together (the first 5) and the last group opens/closes special function panes.

Try any general store.

I was going to suggest a couple of magic spells along similar lines. One would be "locate creature". When cast, the type of animal or monster would be named, and the current map would appear with a red "X" marking every location where the specified creature type (for example, Puma or Goblin) was at that instant (the X's would not move). Maybe it would require spirit essence and magic essence and would use sigils of knowledge, global, life. The second one would be "clairvoyance". When cast, the character would be named, and the caster could see the named character (player character or maybe also NPC) in his/her environment and be able to rotate the camera view, but the camera would not move to follow the character and no additional location information would be displayed. This spell might change the nature of the currently popular "manhunt" contests, although not many would be able to use it. The character being spied upon should maybe get a message "you feel like you are being watched". Also, to limit the power of this spell somewhat, maybe it could only be cast in front of a crystal ball (on display in a magic shop), Maybe it would require spirit essence and magic essence and would use sigils of knowledge, life, global, space. I also thought that the crystal balls, when viewed with the "look" icon should display advertisements for local NPC-run businesses.

In the directory where Eternal Lands is installed, you should have (I do) an el.ini file as well as the el.exe and el.x86.linux.bin (and readme.txt and a buncha other files). In it, you can configure normal_camera_rotation_speed and fine_camera_rotation_speed. I changed mine to 45 degrees for normal and 5 degrees for fine.

See the beatiful new web site. All your questions shall be answered there. Look under "Items". http://www.eternal-lands.com/

Is there a way for a successor to the guild master? If a guild master quits the game or wants to retire from mastering an otherwise active guild, can someone else acquire guild master status?

I like the new look for the web site. I like the addition of the NPCs. I'm glad to see the second war hammer was added. I'm not disappointed that the stats for the creatures were removed - I thought that might happen. I have some suggestions for correctness: 1) The potion lady no longer sells potions, she just buys them. I have some suggestions for completeness: 1) Put the additional monsters in: gargoyles, trolls, and cyclopses are the ones I can think of. 2) Put in an items category for rings. 3) There used to be pictures of the medallions. I'd like to see them back. 4) The maps page doesn't have a key for the map numbers: - 1=Isla Prima - 2=White Stone - 3=Desert Pines etc. I hereby repeat my previous offer to edit the web site for spelling (still lots of errors there) and clarity. I will also attempt to bring it into compliance with the w3c standards for HTML documents http://validator.w3.org/

Another thing I don't see is the old "Links" page. I used to depend on that for the link to MPOGD http://www.mpogd.com/

The auto-block of IP would be rescinded by email along with the name lockout. Without this, a perpetrator could go from character to character locking them all until he/she finds one with a guessable password.

Your ISP's DNS service is not working correctly or your ISP changed DNS servers but left you still using an old one?

and maybe the attempter's IP address gets blocked as well.

Hmm - let me see: 1 vial costs 20 gold coins. 2 bear fur costs 270. 1 gold ore can be mined for 0. 1 sun flower can be mined for 0. Total cost 290 gold coins. If you buy the flower, it costs maybe 30? (I've never bought one) If you buy the gold ore, it costs 225. Total cost 555. These are the store prices are from my notes - I hope they are right. Where did the 1400 come from?

Didn't "drow" come from AD&D? You must have meant "dark elves" or something like that.

Is it possible that they were hitting before but mostly doing zero damage because of the damage absorbed by your armor items?

I started playing this game at 1-3 fps (Linux with ATI Rage) but that was without the video drivers that support hardware acceleration. The game plays much better (and looks much nicer) with the hardware accelerated video drivers.

That always happens - the "you failed" message always displays which is then overlaid by the "success" message if you succeed. In the "you clicked too fast" case, however, the "you failed" message stays there and is misleading.

Have you checked your computer for spyware? Could someone have snooped your password that way?

I guess that was dropped it when they removed the creature stats.

That should be chaotic! :twisted:

Sounds familiar - I think you might be missing a needle. I reported that problem before. http://host115.ipowerweb.com/~eternal-/php...opic.php?t=1277

What operating system are you running? What video card? Maybe you need to update your video drivers. Also, you might try disabling some of the special effects like shadows, clouds, or reflections.

Are there any other options - like maybe checkboxes to disable short packets or other weird stuff like that? Maybe one of the other functions of the firewall is messing with EL.

At 15:56 EST, I did 5 pings and got: 130 MS, 130 MS, 940 MS, 470 MS, and 120 MS. I'm in New Jersey using cable modem (Comcast).

and you're SURE noone else is playing your character? It sure sounds like that to me. Do you walk away from the keyboard when the cat is in the room, maybe?