29-03-2004 22:26									#91
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Merc: I think I'm having a Boco moment understanding the readme to CivSprite (apologies to Boco )

I created a sprite file OK from my units file with SpriteGen, but when I tried to extract bmps in order to tweak the masks using CivSprite I got the following message:

CivSprite caused an error (#9) Subscript out of range.

I have the run-time files as CivSprite worked fine extracting the El Aurens sprites...

	30-03-2004 00:29									#92
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You mean you tried editing the file you created with SpriteGen? That isn't possible. CivSprite isn't "smart" enough yet.

You're going to have to stick with the standard Static.spr and edit that one with CivSprite.

	30-03-2004 01:23									#93
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quote: Originally posted by fairline Why? Mix and match English and Latin looks half-baked. And while your at it, we should have Roma and Carthago

Okay, how about i use Greek names for all the cities and i have you fellas banging your heads to the wall to find out what Karchedon and Zakantha are?

	30-03-2004 01:26									#94
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That would be peurile hogwash

	30-03-2004 01:28									#95
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quote: Originally posted by Mercatore Uno You mean you tried editing the file you created with SpriteGen? That isn't possible. CivSprite isn't "smart" enough yet. You're going to have to stick with the standard Static.spr and edit that one with CivSprite.

Aaah I see. Will do!

	30-03-2004 06:45									#96
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quote: Originally posted by fairline A question for you: the MGE method of dictating civ colour through cities.bmp doesn't seem to apply to the ToT civ colours displayed on the unit health bar. Are these hard coded, or if not how do I change them?

This was brought up recently in Curt's Bitterfrost thread. I swear it's déjà vu. The posts that followed likewise included a slagging of ToT's graphics and what seems a mandatory reference to oats by Boco. Actually, looking at my response there, I should make a minor correction – the revolt box is unaffected by civ colour in ToT.

quote: Originally posted by fairline I've replaced the terrain with you-know-who's fantastic ToT stuff, and done a few unit gfx and resource tweaks. If I get the go ahead to officially use the terrain I'll post the conversion here.

I distinctly remember you-know-who stating elsewhere that you didn't need to ask permission.

quote: Originally posted by fairline Trouble is, there is now a newer version of MGE Hannibal with additional events and units, and I'm buggered if I can use Angelo Scotto's ToT converter now that I'm on XP. Did he ever release a version with a GUI as my PC doesn't seem to do DOS?

I dual boot to XP and 98SE, and have no problems running CivConverter with either OS. You might want to get your hands on PowerToys for XP. It's basically a bunch of free unofficial applications, made by Microsoft's development team, which provides various "enhancements" for XP. I always installed them as a single package, but I notice that MS now provides them as separate downloads. The CmdHere.exe component allows you to bring up the DOS prompt from any directory by right-clicking it and selecting Open Command Window Here. It's much easier than the Run box.

Links:
PowerToys for XP Home Edition
PowerToys for XP Pro Edition

quote: Originally posted by Boco 'Course you'd have to bite the bullet and make sprites via SpriteGen.

Don't you mean CivSprite?

quote: Originally posted by Mercatore Uno You mean you tried editing the file you created with SpriteGen? That isn't possible. CivSprite isn't "smart" enough yet.

Don't worry Fairline, I'm sure SpriteGen 2 (with mask layer support) is just around the corner.

	30-03-2004 08:02									#97
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Yes, oats for brains mixed up the sprite utility names. When I have time, I'll go back and edit all my posts to replace offending grain references with 'levendulo-griseus'. May the upcoming winter skies down under provide many repeated vistas of gray hues.

What a way to go down in SL annals. "I had a Boco moment".

	30-03-2004 12:20									#98
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quote: Originally posted by Catfish Don't worry Fairline, I'm sure SpriteGen 2 (with mask layer support) is just around the corner.

Riiight... I have to finish CivSwap first (remember that one?).

@ Boco... No no, wait... I'm laughing with you, not at you.

	30-03-2004 13:21									#99
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quote: Originally posted by Boco Yes, oats for brains mixed up the sprite utility names. When I have time, I'll go back and edit all my posts to replace offending grain references with 'levendulo-griseus'. May the upcoming winter skies down under provide many repeated vistas of gray hues.

On the dullest of dull days, I'll be sure to think of Boco.

	31-03-2004 03:35									#100
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quote: Originally posted by Catfish This was brought up recently in Curt's Bitterfrost thread. I swear it's déjà vu. The posts that followed likewise included a slagging of ToT's graphics and what seems a mandatory reference to oats by Boco. Actually, looking at my response there, I should make a minor correction – the revolt box is unaffected by civ colour in ToT.

Just looked up Curt's thread and it is a bit Groundhog Day-ish. Hadn't seen it before, or maybe my memory is worse than I thought.

quote: I distinctly remember you-know-who stating elsewhere that you didn't need to ask permission.

OK, I'll steal at will then

quote: I dual boot to XP and 98SE, and have no problems running CivConverter with either OS. You might want to get your hands on PowerToys for XP. It's basically a bunch of free unofficial applications, made by Microsoft's development team, which provides various "enhancements" for XP. I always installed them as a single package, but I notice that MS now provides them as separate downloads. The CmdHere.exe component allows you to bring up the DOS prompt from any directory by right-clicking it and selecting Open Command Window Here. It's much easier than the Run box.

Thanks, I'll look this up

	31-03-2004 03:38									#101
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I'll post the updated MGE version of Hannibal tomorrow, followed by a ToT version when I find the time to edit the sprite file

	02-04-2004 01:19									#102
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OK, here's the promised update. The gameplay and events have been tweaked and a few new units added, together with many of the suggestions from this thread. Thanks to all who commented. Palaiologos has also made a nice html guide (somewhat inspired by Boco )

As the Greek bloke is away for some time, I get to post the zips

EDIT: The correct zips are available at CDG:

http://www.cdgroup.org/forums/tbs/c...topic.php?t=561

Last edited by fairline on 09-05-2004 at 03:19

	02-04-2004 01:21									#103
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Second scenario zip:

EDIT: numpty has posted the correct files at CDG:

http://www.cdgroup.org/forums/tbs/c...topic.php?t=561

Last edited by fairline on 09-05-2004 at 03:22

	02-04-2004 01:24									#104
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First part of the guide:

Attachment: hannibal's html a.zip
This has been downloaded 21 time(s).

	02-04-2004 01:28									#105
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Second part of the guide:

Attachment: hannibal's html b.zip
This has been downloaded 18 time(s).

	02-04-2004 03:39									#106
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quote: Palaiologos has also made a nice html guide (somewhat inspired by Boco )

Far outshines the partial inspiration. Frames is the right way to do it. What html editor was used?

	03-04-2004 13:54									#107
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Palaiologos has left town for 6 months, so he won't answer this one Boco. I haven't any idea which html editor was used I'm afraid.

Judging by the 5:2 ratio of DLs of the first part of the scenario versus the second part, I guess I should point out that the scenario requires BOTH zips 2a and 2b The sounds, BTW, are to be found on the first page of the thread.

	07-04-2004 18:42									#108
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Guess what? i am back
The olympic games organizers are really disorganised and they let us go home for easter.

Gareth dude i downloaded your files and the game won't run. And weren't you supposed to change mistletoe to venison or something?

@Boco
No editor was used. The code was written manually.

	07-04-2004 21:25									#109
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quote: Originally posted by Palaiologos Guess what? i am back The olympic games organizers are really disorganised and they let us go home for easter. Gareth dude i downloaded your files and the game won't run. And weren't you supposed to change mistletoe to venison or something? @Boco No editor was used. The code was written manually.

Oh b*llocks. What was wrong?

	07-04-2004 22:40									#110
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Have absolutely no idea.


EDIT: there seems to be an events problem. Replacing with the events i sent you before i left fixes it. Did you change anything pillow-bitter?

And you have(as usual) mispelled some stuff at the html.

Last edited by Palaiologos on 08-04-2004 at 00:17

	08-04-2004 05:43									#111
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quote: Did you change anything pillow-bitter? And you have(as usual) mispelled some stuff at the html.

Isn't that kinda like the ketle calling the pott black or is this some kind of greco-anglo beer?

	08-04-2004 09:12									#112
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quote: Originally posted by Boco ...or is this some kind of greco-anglo beer?

I guess this gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, "bottoms up". Seems to be a recurring theme in this bloke's posts.

	08-04-2004 17:21									#113
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Did i mispell pilow-biter?is that it?

Fairline just taught me a bunch of english cursing words which i throw at him every now and then.

	08-04-2004 21:23									#114
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Don't blame me for your homophobic/rascist/mysogonistic view of the world

	08-04-2004 21:26									#115
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quote: Originally posted by Palaiologos And you have(as usual) mispelled some stuff at the html.

Thats pretty rich coming from you - I must have spent 4 or 5 hours proof-reading the mis-spelled rantings that passed for the Hannibal text files. Poustes!

	08-04-2004 21:30									#116
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You guys should include excerpts of your emails in the readme!

	08-04-2004 21:56									#117
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That would get us both banned from here for life.

	10-04-2004 05:43									#118
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Okay you can keep your bloody wheat gfx but for heaven's sake change those rivers!

They have too light a blue shade. They look like damn fairy waters or something.

I mean look at your choice and the original microprose ones. Ages back.

Just darken that really light blue shade a bit.

Attachment: sissy waters.gif
This has been downloaded 50 time(s).

	12-04-2004 03:22									#119
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quote: Originally posted by Catfish I guess this gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, "bottoms up". Seems to be a recurring theme in this bloke's posts.

Doh!

now i got it.

Bitter is English slang for beer, right? It all makes sense now. And its actually quite funny.

I knew i wasn't very bright(according to my school and uni reports that is) but this one must be the apotheosis of my stupidity.


Mmmm i suppose i should stop now before making more of an ass out of myself.

	12-04-2004 03:36									#120
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Blooming great work, Pericles and Fairline - it looks fab!