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I don't have a detailed plan with all the stats, variables and every formula for a perfect RPG figured out just floating around in my head either, but I don't think anyone here has so there's no reason for anyone to feel bad about it. I have some ideas though, can at least read and make sense of muc...

I've worked my way through the remains of a presentation Estralis posted. It was a tough, but somewhat enlightening read. That concept sounds fun for a massive multiplayer tactical battle simulator with RPG elements. I still think its not suited for an RP enforced, sandboxy game like Illa is suppose...

Tutorial: Nobody proposed a huge tutorial that's separate from the game. It must either be completely a part of it or else, if separated from it, be very short. The individual crafts were supposed to be taught by the first quest chain you get when entering the main land. I did those tutorials not lo...

...various traders teach the basics of the crafts. That's an idea I find well worth keeping in mind. New players are supposed to come from another continent right? I don't know about that. There's no world map anymore and I'm not aware of any text that clarifies this. I really like your ideas howev...

The numbers do not imply a sequence... That's good to know. I bet I wasn't the only one with a wrong impression here. I don't mind the numbers, as long as it's clear what they are about. And what they are not about in this case. I'm fully aware that you are all volunteers, but I'm very fuzzy on how...

Hello everyone, been a while. Please excuse the wall of text, but I don't think I can express this with fewer words. Please don't feel insulted either as I'm only trying to help. I wouldn't bother writing all this if I didn't still love this game and its community on some level. Its just very hard t...

Rakaya wrote:Mit der selben Begründung müsste dann nämlich auch Runewick einen Edelsteinschleifer, Mine und Esse bekommen, da auch Schreinern und Schneidern Edelsteine und Metalle brauchen und Cadomyr einen Schreinertisch.

Das alles wäre ein winziger Schritt, aber in die richtige Richtung.

I've just written some things that may be taken as harsh criticism. Here however, I'd only like to say how awesome this is. It really makes a difference when you don't see the individual tiles all the time.

#1 Government, both IC and OOC Our government system is boring, because it is extremely easy to simply lock trouble of any kind out of the town and the political landscape is generally as static as a statue. The issues players may decide on are mostly about making things more pretty to look at, whic...

Whatever has been hanging here, doesn't anymore.

#me facepalms.

Everything's great then. I can live with this minor inconvenience if it helps somebody else so much that they bothered to make a request. Thank you.

Installs and works fine for me on linux, except for one small issue. The launcher doesn't close itself automatically anymore when you start the client or one of the editor apps. I'm not sure whether this is a bug or intended behavior, but I find it a little less convenient than before.

Drop texts into my PM inbox and I'll work on them.

Sandboxing isn't such a difficult or problematic concept in my mind. It simply means freedom. As much of it as possible. It does NOT mean that guidance must not be offered. I'm certain that there are many players who want and enjoy it. However, that guidance should be a true option, not something yo...

Since you ask for it, I'll speak my mind even if I've said most of this on other occasions. Sadly, multiplayer roleplay in general and even more so for a persistent world, is not very well suited for casual gamers. I can tell you from my own experience that it is rather pointless to play this game i...

My first contact with the Temple was when Avalyon, Verdazar and Seregon teleported to the Farmer's Union and demanded protection money after a very nicely done show of power. I loved it. Many more fond memories were made with the Temple or certain members involved, though most of them were personal ...

It never was one tile.

The old whisper range looked like this:
0 0 1 0 0
0 1 1 1 0
1 1 X 1 1
0 1 1 1 0
0 0 1 0 0

0 = out of range
1 = in range
X = origin of the whisper

I like the new range btw. It allows groups bigger than 4 people to have a private conversation.

Society decided to make me a productive member for the rest of the year and most of my remaining free time is very likely to be taken up by other RL stuff. I'll try to pop in now and then, but it will not be anywhere near my usual level of activity.

Galmair's council has no need for advice or insolence from an anonymous lowlife. Citizen can direct their concerns straight to one or all members of the government if they do not wish to see their name on a public board. Enemies of Galmair, seeking to weaken our defenses, might as well spare themse...

1. We do not have a policy of interference with the inner workings of other towns. 2. We do not deny our citizen the right to nap whenever and for how long they wish. See the quartermaster about renting a suitable location for your slumber. Many of our flats are still vacant. 3. To guarantee the av...

Mein Anliegen bestand vorallem darin, dass ich hier im Forum postings sehe von deutschsprachigen Spielern, die von Anfang an schon in englisch gehalten sind, warum? Weil mich dann ca. 90% der Leser verstehen. Andersherum wären es <50%. Das mag dir vielleicht unfair vorkommen, aber ich sehe das ande...

@Teflon: I get your point and playing a chancellor, will do my best to roll with the situation as it is. I didn't even have plans for any chars I ever played to become supreme rulers of some town. I'm simply concerned that the very safety you speak of is (or at least is perceived to be) too much for...

Thanks for taking the time to write this. This really helps see things from a GM perspective. I'd like to respond to a few of the points, since I've already adressed many of the topics here and it feels like some of it is referring to what I wrote before. The Don is a tool. Nothing else. It should h...

And another question ... how long do I need to pace in the wilderness before my MC is reset again? The less, the better. If you can't find anyone to RP with, you could just as well powergame all that time you'd spend pointlessly running around. The skill result will be the same, but you'll have mor...

I tend to agree with this, we had more towns on Gobaith Sure we had more settlements, some of which have been converted into monster infested ruins even pre VBU, which barely anyone bitched about, but how many were actually continuosly populated? Only Bane was. Silverbrand, Varshikar, Orc cave, Van...

I agree with Uffe. Also, invisibility potions would be a nice addition if they were about as limited as slime barriers. The invisible char should be ignored by monsters. The effect should end immediately however, if you attack anything. As a countermeasure you could make a dustcloud explosive or som...

Welcome back! It might help if you would elaborate what changes to the chat window you don't like exactly. Maybe my memory of the old one is fading, but I can't think of anything that has changed there, except for the now missing speech mode button. Same goes for the obstacles. What were the concret...

If there isn't anyone around to talk to the only way to reduce the skill cap is to run around. Can't take any action that relates to a skill unless you are already maxed in it. So when I reach my gain for the time being, I have to run around. There is no cap anymore. You do not have to stop powerga...

... Amen to that. 100% true. GMs are trying, but they are all just people like us regular players. They have real life to take care of and their creativity is not unlimited. More chaos means more freedom, diversity and excitement. Alytys, personally I don't care about the travel cost reductions as ...

People had a place to go and be if they wanted to rp. People knew where to look. That's why travelling to the Necktie and back to your hometown is no free! Be cool and start a new trend by using it :P It won't ever become a trend and here's why: 1. Like Evie already wrote in her post, most of which...