I Have an idea...... [Archive] - ForumsHQ

[iNViSiGOD]

Well people,we all know that Redux is on the way and LJN is released so i have this idea to state: MetroBBS is always making new MODs that were aso anxious to get. Why dont we start making publically released MODs? TLORD had IGM's to download for their game,so why dont we build MODs for download for MajorMUD? I mean alot of talented people like MrBlack, Jobe, Dxpac666, Syntax53 and others know how to make map files, well i think we should make our own PUBLICLY released MOD's for MajorMUD, we can edit everything else cant we? Why not make our own modules? Upload them for our community to download. Please give me feedback. :thumbu:

[MrBlack]

That has been my intent for a long time ;)



Once I get my baseline version done, it will be on a cpl systems for public beta, and then modules will become common place ;)



Unlike metro, I don't plan to bother with some mod code, just add more, change the version number and put it out ;)



I'll try to include and utilize the most recent dll's, that way we can have everythign metro has...their next release is gonna have some updated MR and combat stuff, so we'll have that too...just not that gayass quest limitation shit...but my baseline will only have one quest, and I'll add on as I go...if anyone has ideas for areas, monsters, items, spells....contact me, cuz I could use em :)



As for races/classes, I am stickign wih the metro released ones, just because I feel they are balanced out enough, work well...Of course any other sysops can add to them as they feel fit (just remember to edit that pesky maxrace/class limit in the dll ;) )



Oh, for idea submission, AIM me or email me, don't post it here...wouldn't want someone else to rip ya off ;)

[iNViSiGOD]

AIM me somtime, JumpinCactus242, your about the only one i lack on my list.

[Aragon]

It's a good idea, but what are the legalities concerning such an action? :ehh:

[darcnes]

I would have to say that from a 'legal' standpoint, metro's lawyers would have a hayday with all of us :).. not exactly much they could do past.. ermm.. well Im not even sure what they could do .. hehe..



As for the whole mods thing.. I can really only think of one thing.. RECORD #'s.. you cant change those.. granted with LJN you can copy it to a new one.. that would only be a semi doable solution.

I think you'd have to bring up a forum AND a webpage for.. claims on a set amount of records in each category.. post in the forum for what you want.. and whoever's 'in charge' can make it official on the webpage.. that way modules wont conflict :D



Figure .. while we're at it.. might not be a half bad idea to peruse through the idea's forum over on metro's board.. some of those are halfway decent ... -on that note, anyone know how it would be feasible to make duplicates of the current map? .. sort of like an alternate reality type thing.. all the rooms are there, but the people, items, quests, mobs would all be different..

[pyotr]

Actually what really would be bad ass, it would take alot of work from many experts. Is have a game that is very similar to MajorMUDD, because really they stole most of their stuff from D&D and fucked it up. Have our own style of megamud, and our own game. But here is the catch, all sysops can get it for free for free and edit to their system specifications. Most likely shut Metro's Bitch Ass Down. Programming has becomming a hobby because their are so many crackers out their anyway so no sense in charging for it.



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[dxpac666]

:eek1: Only you can use my ideas, Vis, since I stole some of yours to get me started! :D

[pyotr]

Originally posted by Aragon

It's a good idea, but what are the legalities concerning such an action? :ehh:



Since when has this every bothered us. We run everything for free and on an educatiional basis anyway :) Plus that lovely disclaimer seems to work like bug spray. Can't sue People that don't have money :>



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[iNViSiGOD]

Same legalities as hexing MUD like we do now i would assume.

[AdmiralAcid]

well, im guessing u can take record# to a little over 65,000 . that would be enough to get us going. the person in charge of the project just needs to pay attention that the editors never use the same number twice.. The code to add stuff to databases is already there, we could have an 'install' program write the new records into our dats. .. that way people could download just the addons they like. then every bbs would be different. when 1.11j or mod10 comes out, you could just reapply ur patches and GO GO GO..