Package Deal

[Silas]

This idea has to do with implement help from volunteers in a progressive way; that is, letting people create content without any hidden advantages, or requiring the volunteer to get too involved (or over their head).  The main purpose behind this principle is to have an accelerated productivity in the creative department. One thing I take into consideration is that Vitoc probably transitioned all of the majormud content to his c sharp or whatever code by exporting/importing MME data (excel sheets).

Package Deal - A limited contribution that consists of items/monsters/rooms (any one of which is called an entry)

 There are three main points for this concept:
-Anyone can submit a "Package"
-The Package will be voted on by everyone, with coder's opinion being the last judgement.
-A Package is considered a minor source of content and will not be larger than set parameters. For example, not more than 5 items per package.

Steps to submit a Package: 1. Create all information about every entry in a standardized form (designated by a coder). Room descriptions, weapon ranges, possible exits, etc.   2. Give a short passage about the information you created. Why did you do such and such, what were your intentions. 3. Post the information in a very easy to read format on this forum. The goal would be to fit as much information into the smallest post possible. The name of the Package will be in a standardized format. IE LVL 0-10 Polearm Package A   *Post it as a POLL.  4. People will vote, and a set duration of time will run before it is considered. Polls will be ACCEPTED or NOT ACCEPTED. There are no "changes"; a package is completely rejected or completely accepted. Any adjustments required will be a NEW POLL, with the changes.

[Silas]

Here is an example of a package.  The information is not accurate/balanced in this example, BUT YOURS WOULD BE.

0-10 lvl Wooden Armor Set

This armor set is to accomodate the leather class for DR, of course with drawbacks.


1. Wooden Helmet (head)                |  4/0.8 | -3 rfir, -3 stealth | 34 gold     | del@cleanup
2. Wooden Breastplate (Torso)        | 15/3   | -8 rfir, -8 stealth | 130 gold   | del@cleanup
3. Wooden Knuckles (hands)           |  3/0.6  | -1 rfir -1 stealth | 28 gold     | del@cleanup
4. Wooden Boots (feet)                   |  3/0.8  | -3 rfir - 3 stealth| 40 gold     | del@cleanup
5. Wooden Belt (waist)                    |  1/0.3  | -1 rfir  -1 stealth| 15 gold    |  del@cleanup

A half-ogre druid would like this set because of its DR. A goblin gypsy might not want this because of the reduced stealth, as well as scripting in the lava fields. This set adds to the versatility of armor selection without major advantages.

Description(s):
  This wooden {slot} was crafted by the famous Skali. Although it is rigid, it was designed with human range of motion in mind. It might offer a little more protection than standard issue leathers.


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At this point the post would be a poll, and peope could casually vote on the set, yay or nay. If it met a certain percentage of votes within a timeline, the coder would make a decision and comment why or why not he chose so. Packages that do not exceed minimum reqs' would not require care by the coder.

[Grim]

Ok now I understand it. Thank you very much. This is a great idea, the packets. I might start on one of my own tonight :-)

[Excarkun]

Here some stuff from Entconn forums that was posted earlier this year that was or wasn't edited to that mud These are ONLY idea's


New Armor:
Jeweled Coronet
Weight: 100
AC/DR: 5/.1
Game Limit: 2
Abilities: Magical, Level 50, +35 MaxMana, +10 MaRegen
Drops from: ?

Golden Circlet
Weight: 100
AC/DR: 4/0
Abilities: Magical, Level 40, +10 MaxMana

Jade Circlet
Weight: 100
AC/DR: 4/0
Abilities: Magical, Level 40, Casts Spell "Antidote", 10x daily.

Ivory Diadem
Weight: 100
AC/DR: 4/0
Abilities: Magical, Level 40, +1 Punch Damage, +2 Kick Damage, +2 Jumpkick Damage

Satin Wizard's Hat
Weight: 75
AC/DR: 4/0
Abilities: Magical, Level 40, +10 MaRegen, +25 MaxMana, Mage Only.

Satin Hood
Weight: 75
AC/DR: 4/0
Abilities: Magical, Level 40, +10 MaRegen, +25 MaxMana, Priest Only.


-Quest Gear,
Dragonscale Corselet
Weight: 1750
Type: Plate
AC/DR: 35.0/16.0
Abilities: Magical, Level 60, Accuracy +5, -20 Dodge, -10 Stealth, +4 Max Damage, +15 Resist Fire, Loyal
Restricted: Warrior

Scale of the Inquisition
Weight: 1450
Type: Scalemail
AC/DR: 32.0/12.0
Abilities: Level 60, Crits +3, -20 Dodge, -10 Stealth, +5 Max Damage, +15 Mres, Loyal
Restricted: Witchunter

Celestial Corselet
Weight: 1650
Type: Plate
AC/DR: 35.0/15.0
Abilities: Magical, Level 60, -20 Dodge, -10 Stealth, +3 Max Damage, +2 Crits, +20 MaxMana, Loyal
Restricted: Cleric

Justice
Weight: 1650
Type: Plate
AC/DR: 35.0/15.0
Abilities: Magical, Level 60, -20 Dodge, -10 Stealth, +3 Max damage, +3 Crits, Loyal
Restricted: Paladin

Avatar's Raiments
Weight: 200
Type: Cloth
AC/DR: 18.0/1.5
Abilities: Magical, Level 60, +50 MaxMana, +10 HpRegen, +15 MaRegen, Loyal
Restricted: Priest

Red Dragon Kaftan
Weight: 200
Type: Cloth
AC/DR: 17.0/.5
Abilities: Magical, Level 60, +5 Max Damage, +10 HpRegen, +5 Crits, Loyal
Restricted: Ninja/Assassin

Jade Dragon Kimono
Weight: 200
Type: Cloth
Ac/DR: 17.0/.5
Abilities: Magical, Level 60, +5 Crits, +10 HpRegen, +5 Punch/Kick/Jumpkick Accuracy, +2 Punch Damage, +3 Kick Damage, +3 Jumpkick Damage, Loyal
Restricted: Mystic

Vest of the Hunt
Weight: 700
Type: Rigid Leather
AC/DR: 24.0/4.0
Abilities: Magical, Level 60, +5 Accuracy, +3 Max Damage, HpRegen +10, +3 Dodge, +5 Resist Cold/Fire/Lightning/Stone, Loyal
Restricted: Ranger

Robe of the Mind
Weight: 200
Type: Cloth
AC/DR: 18.0/1.5
Abilities: Magical, Level 60, MaxMana +75, HpRegen +10, MaRegen +10, Loyal
Restricted: Mage



Observations on Wolf hide and dusky items.

Wolf Hide gloves     Wt. 105, 5.6/.9 ac +3 acc,+1 crits
Wolf Hide pants      Wt. 110, 6.7/1 ac
Wolf Hide Tunic      Wt. 625, 22.5/1 ac +25 hps.
Wolf Hide hat         Wt. 115, 7.5/1.5 ac, +25 nightvision, +10 perception.
Wolf hide boots      Wt. 100, 5.5/.9 ac, +5 acc, +2 crits.

totals......................... 1055, 47.8/5.3ac, +8acc, +3 crits, +25 hps, +25 nightvision, +10 Perception.

Dusky Leather Gloves  Wt. 110, 5.6/.9 ac +2 acc, +2 crits
Dusky Leather Pants    Wt. 110, 6.9/1 ac +10 acc
Dusky Leather Vest     wt. 600, 23/3 ac, +25 hps
Dusky Leather cap       wt. 105, 7/1.2 ac +2 crits
Dusky Leather Boots    Wt. 100, 6.5/1.5 ac +5 acc, +2 dodge

Total...........................wt. 1015, 49/7.6 AC, +17 accuracy, +4 Crits, +2 dodge, +25 hps


New Weapons:
earthforged warhammer
Weight: 200
Speed: 2500
Type: 1H Blunt
Req. Strength: 80
Min/Max Hit: 15-39

Abilities: +5 accuracy, magical-5, Level 60, +15 Resist Stone, Casts "Rocks Shred (5-15 damage)" 33%

volcanite sledgehammer
weight: 300
speed: 3000
Type: 2H Blunt
Req. Strength: 100
Min/Max Hit: 22-55

Abilities: +10 accuracy, magical-5, Level 60, +15 Resist Fire, Casts, "Fire Burns (5-15 damage)" 33%
Negates: magma drip, magma heat, temple of fire fire

obsidian quickblade
weight: 50
speed: 1700
Type: 1H Sharp
Req. Strength: 60
Min/Max Hit: 11-27

Abilities: +10 accuracy, magical-5, BS Acc +20, BS Min +15, BS Max +30, Level 60, Casts, "Lacerate (4-8 damage, 15 rounds)" 25%

bone-handled greataxe
weight: 350
speed: 3000
Type: 2H Sharp
Req. Strength: 110
Min/Max Hit: 20-52

Abilities: +5 accuracy, magical-5, Level 60, HP Regen -10, Casts, "Lacerate (3-12 damage, 10 rounds)" 33%

granite cudgel
weight: 190
speed: 2450
type: 1H Blunt
Req. Strength: 80
Min/Max Hit: 13-36

Abilities: +7 accuracy, magical-4, Level 40, Casts, "Rocks Shred (5-15 damage)" 40%

jeweled cinquedea
weight: 50
speed: 1800
type: 1H Sharp
Req. Strength: 60
Min/Max Hit: 8-26

Abilities: +10 accuracy, magical-4, Level 40, BS Acc +20, BS Min +10, BS Max +20

Harlequin Vest
Weight: 550
Type: Rigid Leather (Torso)
AC/DR: 22.5/3.0

Abilities: Level 60, Magical, +2 Max Damage, +3 Crits, BS Acc +5, BS Max +5, Loyal.
Restricted: Bard

Prowler's Chestguard
Weight: 550
Type: Rigid Leather (Torso)
AC/DR: 23.0/2.5

Abilities: Level 60, Magical, +5 NV, Shadowform, Picklock +10, Findtraps +10, +2 Max Damage, BS Acc +5, BS Max +10, Loyal.
Restricted: Thief

Wanderlust Tunic
Weight: 550
Type: Rigid Leather (Torso)
AC/DR: 22.5/3.0

Abilities: Level 60, Magical, +5 Encumbrance, +2 Max Damage, BS Min +5, BS Max +10, Loyal.
Restricted: Gypsy

Bloodwood Breastplate
Weight: 660
Type: Rigid Leather (Torso)
AC/DR: 22.5/4.5

Abilities: Level 60, Magical, +4 Max Damage, Hp Regen -5, NotGood
Restricted: Druid, Ranger

Blackwood Breastplate
Weight: 750
Type: Rigid Leather (Torso)
AC/DR: 22.5/5.5

Abilities: Level 60, Magical, +3 Max Damage, +10 Hp Regen, -3 Dodge, Loyal.
Restricted: Druid, Ranger

Moonglow Vestements
Weight: 450
Type: Rigid Leather (Torso)
AC/DR: 24.0/2.0

Abilities: Level 60, Magical, +25 NV, +25 Max Mana, +10 MA Regen, Loyal
Restricted: Druid

Underworld Hauberk
Weight: 950
Type: Chainmail (Torso)
AC/DR: 29.0/6.5

Abilities: Level 60, Magical, +25 NV, +25 Max Mana, +3 Max Damage, -10 Stealth, -13 Dodge, NotGood, Loyal
Restricted: Warlock

Battle Mage's Chestguard
Weight: 1000
Type: Chainmail (Torso)
AC/DR: 28.0/7.5

Abilities: Level 60, Magical, +25 Max Mana, +3 Max Damage, -6 Stealth, -10 Dodge, Loyal.
Restricted: Warlock.

Faithbringer's Vest
Weight: 550
Type: Rigid Leather (Torso)
AC/DR: 22.5/3.0

Abilities: Level 60, Magical, +2 Max Damage, +2 Crits, +10 Max Mana, +5 Ma Regen, Loyal.
Restricted: Missionary


SilveryTarnish Stone Armour 33/12 weight 1700  level  55 unlimited
just an idea..
Also could make it a Quest to get this like Fangblade? sure something can be thought of.. like  tarnished chainmail hauberk, and silvery plate corselet forged together? Or just have a Champion, like Black Knight of some sort after u kill them drops this Armour , which u can also sell at a shop, but does not Regen at those shops. Now if a Black Knight Champion could make it Evil and can have +5 Prgd that would make it different


Ok just go to those forums and look under   MajorMUD Ideas & New Content for idea's  at http://entconn.boardnation.com  Gardner knows those forums well...

[The Crazy Animal]

(Cough) look in the Editing Resources forum section...

[Excarkun]

Here are some weapons ill also post them on weapons forums

Jeweled Adamantite Ninjato: Type: 1H Sharp, Damage: 26-60, Speed: 2100, LVL: 55, Str: 85, Enc: 80, AC: 2/1, Acc: 10, BS: 15,
Abilities: Magical +5, BsMaxDmg +20, Crits +3 ,
Classes: Assassin

Ebon Blade: 1H Sharp, Damage: 14-30, Speed: 2200, LVL: 50 , Str: 80, Enc: 120, AC: 1/0, Acc: 7, BS: +8, Limit: 0, :
Abilities: Magical +5, BsMinDmg +3, BsMaxDmg +6 Quality +100,
Casts: Casts: [drain life(894), DrainLife 2 to 8, AffectsLivingOnly, 60%] Class Any


Twin Cobra Scimitars: Type: 2H Sharp, Damage: 6-30, Speed: 2200, LVL: 40, Str: 50, Enc: 100, AC: 1/0, Acc: 6, BS:+1:>> Abilities: Magical +3, Quality +100,, Crits +1,

Also a Weapon that my little brother sent me I'll post it:

Catoblepas Dagger (Rough Draft of a lvl 55/or 60 or LIM 1 Quest dagger for this CLASS ONLY)
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Magic:    5
DMG:    1-2
Acc:   -900
Crits:   -999
BSminDMG: +400
BSmaxDMG: +650
BSAccuracy: +950
Casts: Gazes(504) [Slay+1]  20%
Level: 50

Added: Loyal

(The BSAccuracy is 950 to even out the -900 accuracy. This weapon will never hit hand to hand.)
(The slay accuracy of 20% may LOOK absurd. But on a backstab you get 1 swing. Your not swinging 5x.)
(20%x5 is insane. a 1 in 5 shot for an instant kill is not that high. Change to 15% if need.)
(Obviously, this dagger will need to be tested to test the actual bs values. I aimed for around 450-650 possible damage before character bonuses)
(Test play and tweak as necessary, as I never had the time or opportunity to test it on my own BBS)

[Silas]

Excarkun, no offense, but that is trash. The purpose of this idea isn't to throw random shit around and hope it gets accepted. Make a nice, concise package, that people can look at, instead of just assume you made it up in an edited Realm to get a semi. 1handed 26-60? You're really making my idea look bad.

[Gardner Denver]

Catoblepas Dagger (Rough Draft of a lvl 55/or 60 or LIM 1 Quest dagger for this CLASS ONLY)
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Magic:    5
DMG:    1-2
Acc:   -900
Crits:   -999
BSminDMG: +400
BSmaxDMG: +650
BSAccuracy: +950
Casts: Gazes(504) [Slay+1]  20%
Level: 50

Added: Loyal

(The BSAccuracy is 950 to even out the -900 accuracy. This weapon will never hit hand to hand.)
(The slay accuracy of 20% may LOOK absurd. But on a backstab you get 1 swing. Your not swinging 5x.)
(20%x5 is insane. a 1 in 5 shot for an instant kill is not that high. Change to 15% if need.)
(Obviously, this dagger will need to be tested to test the actual bs values. I aimed for around 450-650 possible damage before character bonuses)
(Test play and tweak as necessary, as I never had the time or opportunity to test it on my own BBS)

No.

[Rhinehold]

No.

You have to admit Gard, it's very creative ;-)

-DR

[Gardner Denver]

You have to admit Gard, it's very creative ;-)

-DR

Anything that insta kills is over powered, and I'll always vote no.

[Rhinehold]

Anything that insta kills is over powered, and I'll always vote no.

I don't disagree, i'm just sayin ;-)

-DR

[Excarkun]

Excarkun, no offense, but that is trash. The purpose of this idea isn't to throw random shit around and hope it gets accepted. Make a nice, concise package, that people can look at, instead of just assume you made it up in an edited Realm to get a semi. 1handed 26-60? You're really making my idea look bad.

Offense taken,
these are noting but ideas from another forum that looked similar to what u wanted. IF YOU Don't like DONT READ IT.
I figured others can look at them, and use them, change them or even come up with there own and make your packages. Furthermore, You and me are Not doing the coding here, and it's neither of our choices what goes into Mod 10-11 or so on. From my understanding it Deathcows and others that will deiced what goes in what doesn't no matter what others vote for.
But I may be wrong, wont be the first or last time that will happen.

[DeathCow]

Lets try to keep this conversation constructive.  Item contributions are always welcome, so long as they have all aspects covered including descriptions.  I really hated making brand new descriptions for every item in the game when I was working on the clean slate realm, so items with desc get special priority. :P

[Rhinehold]

I'll send you my Ancient Sword of DragonFire....    Think flame tongue ;-)  only better!

-DR

[The Crazy Animal]

(Cough again) the best way to do package deals like this is to post them in the editing resources forum section with out stats attached to them... Like DC hinted at saying descriptions are often the hardest part to come up with and there for the most needed resourse to people creating resources for the game.

I very much agree on keeping it positive and really stats are a touchy issue with most so it's easier to just leave them off and let the developers take the heat for them. Keep the descriptions comming though.

TCA