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Vortex (RTC dungeon)

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 1:59 am
by Dark
:lol: Well I decided to make me a dungeon called Vortex, Its got some basic puzzles so far but willing to take any suggestions for any harder ones... so far I have gotten the first 4 levels completed with 2 custom monsters and 1 custom hero. Any Tips or Tricks please tell me, I am all ears... :D
Image ~Dark

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:03 am
by beowuuf
lol, play other dungoens a little and you will see some very nice tricks

pioson is good for short puzzles, anything by zyx is sneaky, and tower of chaos
otherwise depends on what you are using to create your dungoen - if it's PC DM, then get to know the actuators - they are like big and gates, so you can do sneaky thigns with them
if you are using csbwin, get to know the DSAs a little - you will thne be able to do anythign you can thinking of....

good tips - hard fights aren't one monster with lotsa hit points - it's maybe a few weaker monsters, especially in an unusual/awkward positon, or if they have a nasty ability

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 3:42 pm
by Dark
Thanks, and I use RTC editor

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:50 pm
by beowuuf
oooooh, RTC dungeon...excellent!

Then get to know the awesome power of simple counters and relays : ) Also, don't be afraid in the RTC forum to ask for something if you have a puzzle idea and the mechanics don't quite allow for it

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:50 am
by Dark
Yeah I like the RTC Editor because of the simplicity, And yes I won't be afraid to ask if anything goes wrong :D

Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:42 am
by Dark
Updates: added another level and another monster, a couple of new items, and some new graphics as well soon to have some Concept art aswell :idea:

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 6:29 pm
by Dark
Concept Art

Poison Slug
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Mantis Fly
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Gurgle
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Floating Head
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Slicer
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Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 9:21 am
by beowuuf
Like the idea of the ***** *************...very evil and scary - you probably shouldn't have posted that actually - quick, remove it and scare people playing the dungeon! : )

Edit: Done and done, the perfet crime *rubs hands*

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 7:54 pm
by Dark
Done! and I didn't even think about it being a spoiler :P

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 8:35 pm
by PaulH
I saw it! Hehe... Cough, cough. Very chesty cough.

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 11:16 pm
by beowuuf
*Mental note: Paul knows too much*

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:07 am
by linflas
*mental note : beo mustn't know that i know too much too*

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:29 am
by beowuuf
*Mental note: Must remember to check I have trousers on before I leave for work...I mean, Linflas knows that I know he knows too much, so he knows much too much now*

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 12:15 am
by Dark
*Hires Hitmen* Lol but you won't know the difference :P trust me

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 7:36 am
by Dark
Updates 4/2/05:

Working on Store for the Beginning of the Dungeon, added soem more cistom portraits, added more new monsters and in the process of working on the main level of the game, level 3 which is 'The Vortex Level', Very confusing, added a whole bunch of custom sounds. That pretty much raps it up. More soon. :lol:

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 2:47 am
by Dark
I've Created some custom Portraits, feel free to use them yourself.

Portrait Pack 1

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:30 am
by Dark
Ok, I've got some more teasers, Some of my Dungeon Music For Download made with Acid 5
Vortex Music

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 11:05 am
by linflas
interesting stuff, sounds like dm2 ambiance : i always wanted to do this for a custom dungeon but without ogg or mp3 support i would have reached easily dozens of megabytes (which will be added to another dozen of mbytes for custom bitmaps) !

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:32 pm
by Dark
Yeah they are pretty big files :wink:

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:43 am
by beowuuf
Ooh, really like lost traveller's end! Theme 3 probably the most suitable, though I like 1 the best : )

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 4:47 am
by Dark
Thanks and yes I agree that temem 3 is most suitable

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2005 6:26 am
by Dark
Well tomorow I'm leaving for Denver, Colorado. Going there for a family trip.reunion, some people I wouldn't care to see. But that's life, I just bought a PSP last night and it's ready and charging for the trip, Only one game :( Dynasty warriors. So you won't see me for the rest of the week. I've packed up my dungeon and it's coming with me and my laptop, expect updates when I return or if I get any internet access.

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 6:39 pm
by Dark
Well Turns out this Holiday Inn I;m staying at offers free Cable internet via Wifi, luckily I brought my Wireless card, so here I am with the internet. Any way on with my dungeon. Working on the SLICER monster and still on level 4. and thats pretty much it... Oh yeha I got Untold Legends for my PSP :D

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 2:52 am
by Dark
Back at my house Unpacking and all that Updates soon

Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:05 am
by Dark
UPDATES!!!!!! WOOOH FINALLY DONE! Now all I need are some volunteers to test the dungeon before I release it, on the forums.


Sadly Enough I've cut some monsters, The Gurgle Monster, The Slicer Monster, The Slug Monster and the Mantis Fly, But 3 are still in there. Addedd some more custom music. Completed last level including a cloned boss (Deth Armor) Pure Evil. This dungeon has 4 levels, level 1 is the shop, level 2 Vortex Entrance, Level 3 The Vortex, Level 4 The heart of the Vortex. hopefully this came together well for my first dungeon.

Story of the Dungeon
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A cloaked figure stands at the entrance to one of the most evil dungeons that has been bored into the ground. He's only here to add to his own dark powers, to become the most powerful and evil entity known to the world. Only one thing stands bewtween him and his goal of total domination, The Vortex, and the master, who is Pure Evil. Pure Evil was once a human, he murdered, robbed, slaughtered anyone who got in his way. He died upon a wooden slab under the sharp edge of a Guillotine. His soul was never excepted into to heaven, so he made his own hell. Where he's trapped for eternity to grow more evil and powerful. "Should be easy" the cloaked figure muttered as he enters the dungeon...

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 3:00 am
by Dark
Umm Something happened... and now whenever I try and Compile my Dungeon it sys that there is an acess violation, I worked all of the warnings and errors out of my .tx file but still coming up with the same thing. It says I should contact GG with the diagnostic and .txt with a description of what happend. :( this makes me sad and angry :evil:

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 3:59 am
by Dark
Well, I was trying to copy my Dungeon to my laptop for a backup. Somehow the shared folders and stuff got mixed up and I ended up deleting my finished product and replacing it with my 2 week old copy. So I'm royally screwed as of now. I'm trying to use some file restore programs. but I couldn't find it. so this is a major set back I'll have to redo everything from 2 weeks ago. so hopefully I won't do a half- ass job. Why is it always my luck, I hate you Murphy and I hate your law :evil:

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 6:52 pm
by linflas
i also lost all my desert wallsets after a hard drive crash, and of course i never had made any backup.

Murphy is everywhere...

Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 5:01 am
by Dark
Yep I hate Murphy :roll: , :wink: but anyway to continue on...

I have made a list of to do's for the progress that needs to be Created again

Nothing=done

Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 5:58 am
by Dark
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Design For Ending Boss (Pure Evil)