Another 1.5 suggestion - Modify the demo

Possum Stu · Post by **Possum Stu** » Fri May 21, 2004 1:10 pm

I'm throwing this out even though I have no idea what the limits of Project Magma's charter is on the Myth 2 software. I just want to get this out before the "Gone Fishin'" sign goes up on Magma's door.

I've always thought that a good way to bring new players in is to upgrade the free demo that anyone can download. At this point a complete revamp is out of the question, but a small addition could pay huge dividends:

Add a dwarf riot to the demo.

Use the Gyre/Gimble mesh. Sprinkle pus, satchels, and bottles liberally about. Make it 12 starts, with three "pathfinder" dwarfs each. Restrict it to LMOTH, KOTH, and STB.

It'll be like free crack.

Post by **Doobie** » Fri May 21, 2004 1:33 pm

way ahead of you on the updated demo, adding a dorf riot mesh though.. interesting idea.

Graydon · Post by **Graydon** » Fri May 21, 2004 2:16 pm

I still want to port 3DA to M2.....but there just doesnt seem like there's enough interest for it....wouldnt be incredibly hard

lerabu · Post by **lerabu** » Fri May 21, 2004 3:36 pm

Not enough interest? Talk for yerself mate! WHEN???

Sublime · Post by **Sublime** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:14 pm

I've actually done some 3DA maps before, but I don't think I ever released them because of some problems I had back @ the Mill....yah.

Maybe I can find them somewheres....

Graydon · Post by **Graydon** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 2:40 pm

I'm talking the ORIGINAL 3DA maps. The ones that started the h00ring. 3DA 2002. I think that was one of my faves....not sure if the year is right...but it was futuristic and in water....wh00t.

Road · Post by **Road** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 9:24 pm

As far as I knew that was in the worx. Point was promoting many ideas that I think he got from Magma to make a few new intros.
It was a big thing a few months ago but mb its died down..?
Currently I think "WWII:ProPack" would be a choice exaple since it uses many of the new features. If any one wanted to see what 1.5 could do that plugin would be a great basic example...although it could be better.
If nothing else, yes it would be a great thing to show people what myth is now capible of rather than just letting them play the old school games (which still are great!) and worry about bugz that didnt happen befor for no apparent reason.
Funny thing is that when people say "lets go back to 1.3!!!" I have to remind them of how long it took to load myth with alot of plugins in...among other things that 1.4 improved.

Brainbug · Post by **Brainbug** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:35 pm

to add a dwarf riot to the demo, just let ppl download the 1,5,1 plugin, change the app (demo to regular) and it will enable plugins,...

then make a tagset which gives you 5-6 dwarfs + a bunch of wights on gimble,... fun fun fun

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Another 1.5 suggestion - Modify the demo