If memory serves, it wasn't just for the graphics that they scrapped that B&W1 graphics solution. I think there were also performance problems as well.
Given all the new stuff going on (large armies/cities), the game had to manage all that in a timely fashion.
As many of us can recall, when...
Hmm....
On the first point, I would assume there has to be a file somewhere in the game directories with the list of names the game will call out. I do know that the game operates on a "Best Effort" policy with this. By that, I mean if the name you enter for your profile isn't an exact match...
Creature choice is really a matter of your own preferences, e.g. do you want an Evil fighting machine or a Good creature capable of minding your villages. There's also loads of other stuff in between.
I'm sure there's a decent creature guide lying around here somewhere letting you know the...
Welcome to the forums Chloe.
Things appear to be a bit quiet at the moment, but you're still more than welcome.
I'm sure the others around here would like to know more about your B&W interests, e.g. Are you interested in online play, map making, etc.?
I think we can all agree that this is the most important thing to come out of this thread :p .
Seriously though, I'm glad you got sorted Aquaticus. I'm in the process of having a FAQ submitted on this, so others can use the same method.
I think I'll chip in here as I seem to find myself on a fence in this discussion ??? .
1. I've never used the P5 glove nor do I intend to
2. I've never installed patch 1.30 nor do I intend to
3. I've played online just once and that was just before the official Lionhead servers for B&W...
Lant did indeed PM me about this.
I won't pretend to understand all of it, but I think I understand the principle being used and it sounds feasible, but as it was a PM, I will respect that he wants to keep it private for now although I'd like to put the information out there.
I'll check to see...
You're welcome.
Animating the fingers would be a bonus, I was thinking more of the hand itself moving around slightly, like it's waiting almost impatiently on something (hence the suggestion of moving around in the infinity or "8" pattern.
Looks spiffy. I especially like the big explosion effect. Unfortunately, I couldn't watch it full-size yet as I'm stuck in the office, so I couldn't read the written dialogue.
If I might offer one suggestion though (not sure if it's possible) - can you animate the god hands a little in the...
Thanks for getting back on topic (kinda :) ).
However if I was right about what the original topic was, can you explain your answer on whether it's possible to save a multiplayer session or not here, so others can see it? If I can find some time, I'll clean up this topic so they don't have to...
Ok.
I'm gonna take my life in my own hands and step in here.
Firstly - Lant, would I be correct in saying that the other community you refer to is via groups on Hamachi playing B&W (or perhaps some other software allowing you to play B&W online)? If so, then perhaps Okapi's suggestion isn't...
Speaking from personal experience, Apes can be a curse and a blessing when it comes to training.
True, they learn things very fast, but this also means they learn bad habits equally fast :( .
You can try a few things first before choosing a new creature. I actually find it more rewarding to...
If it's Vista, then perhaps it's being stupid with the security controls.
Not sure if you can do this, but if you right-click on My Computer (or any link that opens Windows Explorer) and select "Run as Administrator"
and try and copy the file in that way.
Other than that, I'm not sure what you...
I would guess that means you're not an Administrator on that machine. Is that correct?
If so, you need to get the Administrator to put the dll file in there for you.