"The Keep" New Scenario sneak preview

[Karter]

Immortality.....it may take an eternity to find

I am so excited about this new map, I can hardly wait to finish it...

I offer a small peek at what it has to offer, you can watch the movie Trailer (if you can view .wmv files-windows format)
The links are here

TheKeep_dialup.wmv (http://itsmylyfe.com/COTN/TheKeep_dialup.wmv) (dial-up version 3.0MB size)
TheKeep_small.wmv (http://itsmylyfe.com/COTN/TheKeep_small.wmv) (small version 23.0MB size)
TheKeep_Theatre.wmv (http://itsmylyfe.com/COTN/TheKeep_theatre.wmv) (theatre version 49.0MB size)

I have struggled back-and-forth on deciding to make another scenario.
And if so, what type, do I have time, etc, etc, etc... But, NOW that I have taken the plunge, let me say this;

"I love this map, I love this story-line
...and I only hope it will offer you an enjoyable experience"

Though, not totally complete, and parts are still unfolding in the mind...let me try to outline a brief description

The Keep
takes place in the Valley of the Ancients...
a once, thought mythical burial ground, where kings, if they prepared correctly, would ascend on the road to Eternal Life.

You see, many view immortality as an earthly objective, but this is where they go awry.

True, immortality is only obtainable in the After-World, that world we move onto once we leave behind the corporeal shell. One is only able to ascend, if the rituals laid down eons ago, are properly followed aligning the mind and our ethereal being. and true, immortality is only obtainable at The Keep

In your journey, you are tasked to restoring the ancient burial site, and finding the ancient scrolls which will unlock the portals to the Eternal resting grounds. There will, be riddles offered by the monolithic stones, tasks to realease their powers. But, if you seek the proper path, others from the after-world will assist you.


I have added many new elements into this scenario
sfx special effects
orbs of power
scrolls of knowlege
you will need to take heed where you build and your citizens walk...

this is a magical land, and from the earth itself, may erupt toxic gases, electrical storms or deathly fire that crawls upon ground consuming everything it touches.


This scenario is a mixture of CoTN - Lord of the Rings - StarWars

hopeful release is February 2007

[MAX-1]

OMG...

Get out of here. The video looks fabulous.

[Kiya]

Karter, that looks simply amazing! Can't wait to see it finished and ready for downloading. :)

[AEster]

WOW!!!!!!
Karter this looks ABFAB. Can't wait to try it.......................
edit: the pic is about the afterlife just as the pharao wants to enter the afterlife. Anubis weights the kings heart against a feather when its in balance he may enter the afterlife. If not Sobek would eat it:eek:

[Yahya]

That is an outstanding concept, Karter, and I look forward to it.

[Karter]

LOL - I have already re-edited the Trailer movie.....(very minor changes)
I think I am complusive-obsessive, the smallest things drive me crraaaazzzzy....

I must admit though, it was really Yahya that got me probing deeper into sfx special effect and other editor functions.

there are features in this scenario, that I believe, no one (retail players) have seen yet....
I hope it is worthy of all your kind words, but please forgive me for now, I must cut this short
.......I have things to attend too and scripts to write

:)

[Karter]

Oh no!!!!!!!

I just realized I will have to redo the movie and screenshots again, I didn't have any of my graphics features turned on :eek:

I was wondering why no water and the details were bad..

I thought my monitor was going out :)

[Yahya]

LOL about the graphics. I was wondering about the water myself.

How did I get you interested in special effects? It's nice to know that, but I wonder how. Also, wish I had thought of it myself. :p

[Bagarius]

I was wondering why no water and the details were bad..
LOL
I thought the boat floating through the air was kind of an airplane, flying carpet or cool spaceship or something :D
it definitely had a magic look!

[AEster]

LOL
I thought the boat floating through the air was kind of an airplane, flying carpet or cool spaceship or something :D
it definitely had a magic look!

Or something like the levitation spell from Potter (the book Bagarius:D)
Wingardium Leviosa

[Karter]

LOL about the graphics. I was wondering about the water myself.

How did I get you interested in special effects? It's nice to know that, but I wonder how. Also, wish I had thought of it myself. :p

Yahya

It wasn't the sfx special effects so much, I had already toyed with those, just didn't know where I could really use them.

But it was more your thoughts on adding images to text that got me thinking. You know the <img=100> etc.??? for adding images
At least I think that was you who had posted about that. So, I started going through and re-learning everything again.

Some times a picture is worth a thousand words. I needed a way to better instruct people on how to play my scenarios, since they aren't the standard playing methods sometimes, and adding images to text was a great help.

attached here is an images.scn file
the scenario screen displays the number and graphics for the first 300 images.
1-300
You might find the attached .scn file helpful.

Also, here are a few more dusk and evening pixs, though they really don't do it justice

The Land of the Ancients is a very hostile place, many, many volcanos and places to be wary of.
one of the tasks is to find the Eye of Ra ummmmmmmm, wonder where it could be found LOL

But thats all you get I don't want to give away anymore until after it is done and out

:)

[MarkDuffy]

But I've already seen too much!

Ain't gonna download nuthin.

I know where you have already been, Karter. I AM prepared to be SHOCKED again! :)

Can't wait! :D

[Karter]

But I've already seen too much!

Ain't gonna download nuthin.

I know where you have already been, Karter. I AM prepared to be SHOCKED again! :)

Can't wait! :D

LOL no no

that file for Yahya has nothing to do with the scenario, it is a training aide, doesnt even have a river on it

:)

[Yahya]

Ah, cool! Thanks, man.

For those sfx, I assume you are using the effects titled like CotN4156 or whatever, right?

[Karter]

Ah, cool! Thanks, man.

For those sfx, I assume you are using the effects titled like CotN4156 or whatever, right?


Yes, thats correct...

You can either create an AREA or OBJECT on the map
then you can apply an effect to the item, there are only a handful I found that were useful.

There is an entire group that do nothing to objects or areas, and I have no idea where else those would apply...would need more tech info to figure it out

[Azeem]

Do the effects have any tangible effects other than looking spectacular? :)

[Karter]

Do the effects have any tangible effects other than looking spectacular? :)
ummmmmm, the only ones I know how to use are the graphics, and no they don't cause any damage or interaction. But, I do use them in conjunction with other actions, if thats what you mean.

I am uncertain as to how others may work :(

I finally, figured out how the camera actually works though, that took some doing :)

[Azeem]

Do you have a list on what CotN Graphics Effects do what?

[Karter]

8735 portal looking symbol (circle)
8727 black cloud
8759 white shooting stars or bubble like effect
8760 green shooting stars or bubble like effect
8793 small black cloud
8794 big green square (used as a matte backdrop I think)
8795 the sled for hauling limestone
8796 green square (used as a matte backdrop I think)
8805 produces and orb like symbol
8806 red sparks
8807 green sparks
8810 smoke black I think
8813 smoke (steam)
8814 ground fire (lava type)(explosion maybe)
8815 smoke (steam)

these are the ones I logged, you have to be careful some numbers are listed twice and may not be the correct one.

[thegrad]

Immortality.....it may take an eternity to find

I am so excited about this new map, I can hardly wait to finish it...

I offer a small peek at what it has to offer, you can watch the movie Trailer (if you can view .wmv files-windows format)
The links are here

TheKeep_dialup.wmv (http://itsmylyfe.com/COTN/TheKeep_dialup.wmv) (dial-up version 3.0MB size)
TheKeep_small.wmv (http://itsmylyfe.com/COTN/TheKeep_small.wmv) (small version 23.0MB size)
TheKeep_Theatre.wmv (http://itsmylyfe.com/COTN/TheKeep_theatre.wmv) (theatre version 49.0MB size)

I have struggled back-and-forth on deciding to make another scenario.
And if so, what type, do I have time, etc, etc, etc... But, NOW that I have taken the plunge, let me say this;

"I love this map, I love this story-line
...and I only hope it will offer you an enjoyable experience"

Though, not totally complete, and parts are still unfolding in the mind...let me try to outline a brief description

The Keep
takes place in the Valley of the Ancients...
a once, thought mythical burial ground, where kings, if they prepared correctly, would ascend on the road to Eternal Life.

You see, many view immortality as an earthly objective, but this is where they go awry.

True, immortality is only obtainable in the After-World, that world we move onto once we leave behind the corporeal shell. One is only able to ascend, if the rituals laid down eons ago, are properly followed aligning the mind and our ethereal being. and true, immortality is only obtainable at The Keep

In your journey, you are tasked to restoring the ancient burial site, and finding the ancient scrolls which will unlock the portals to the Eternal resting grounds. There will, be riddles offered by the monolithic stones, tasks to realease their powers. But, if you seek the proper path, others from the after-world will assist you.


I have added many new elements into this scenario
sfx special effects
orbs of power
scrolls of knowlege
you will need to take heed where you build and your citizens walk...

this is a magical land, and from the earth itself, may erupt toxic gases, electrical storms or deathly fire that crawls upon ground consuming everything it touches.


This scenario is a mixture of CoTN - Lord of the Rings - StarWars

hopeful release is February 2007

Karter I am so envious. I have been working on my own scenario and have not kept up with yours. I can't wait to play it. :o I also made a volcano but as you can see it is not as great as yours. I think my game will have to wait awhile longer.

[Hoplite]

This scenario is a mixture of CoTN - Lord of the Rings - StarWars

Whats not to love? :D

[Karter]

Karter I am so envious. I have been working on my own scenario and have not kept up with yours. I can't wait to play it. :o I also made a volcano but as you can see it is not as great as yours. I think my game will have to wait awhile longer.


hey it looks pretty good
I gave Azeem the whole list i had of effects
its in one of the Keep posts I think

I am almost done....God...its been grueling I can't wait to finish it :)