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#21 witya

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Posted 10 December 2008 - 05:23 AM

Just got some coding done, mainly banters. It's a lot easier when you have a template and adjust it to your own needs. Also, I'm itching to write a few interjections. A question, though: How much is too much? I wouldn't want her to comment on everything, yet she's not the type to quietly stand there and pretend nothing's happening. I'm also searching for some less-than-common places for her to speak up.


Write some interjections for the more important parts first, where she should speak, like Tree of Talk, Aran Linvail, PC changing into Slayer. They can be done in a fun way, not just your usual "Taph, you don't have to come with me and fight Irenicus! It's bloody dangerous!" xD

Other than that, test her and have a walk around town to gather ideas. ^^ But don't worry, just do what Ithilian says, write as many as you like. ^^

Edited by witya, 10 December 2008 - 05:23 AM.

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Posted 10 December 2008 - 08:39 AM

I would actually recommend not making the usual interjections into a joke if you want Taph to be a serious NPC, because it will destroy suspension of disbelief.

As for amount of interjections, as many or as little as you feel is necessary--one thing to think about, though, is "does this interjection give us a glimpse into the NPC's character?" as well as "have we seen this facet of the NPC before?" :)

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Posted 10 December 2008 - 08:46 AM

Don't be silly! She can speak up on any subject she sees fit for her attention ^_^ Remember you have to write from her point of view :D


Yes, that's true.

EDIT: And I like the banters, but she seems way to good, even for Minsc to be making friends. She IS evil, after all. Oh, and worships the god of frikking DESTRUCTION.
Aerie banters are good! No offence to the others though, just nitpicking.


Ah, you seem to confuse her with the typical cruel evil and possibly insane fanatical worshippers of Talos. I could have made a character like that, and someone else probably will at some point, but I chose to cast some light on a different part of Talos' clergy: the ones that worship him out of fear. Taph has her reasons to do what she does. I am thinking on changing her alignment to CN, but it doesn't matter much. Even an evil person can have a fun-loving and cheerful spirit, misleading as it may be.

I know it might sound bad and unbelievable to some of you, however it's plausible enough for me to enjoy it. If that means others cannot, I'm afraid it's their loss.

Write some interjections for the more important parts first, where she should speak, like Tree of Talk, Aran Linvail, PC changing into Slayer. They can be done in a fun way, not just your usual "Taph, you don't have to come with me and fight Irenicus! It's bloody dangerous!" xD

Other than that, test her and have a walk around town to gather ideas. ^^ But don't worry, just do what Ithilian says, write as many as you like. ^^


I will do that. :) Thank you.

As for amount of interjections, as many or as little as you feel is necessary--one thing to think about, though, is "does this interjection give us a glimpse into the NPC's character?" as well as "have we seen this facet of the NPC before?" :)


Ah, yes, those are good things to consider. Thank you. ^_^

Edited by Death Folder, 10 December 2008 - 08:48 AM.


#24 Thanatos.

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Posted 11 December 2008 - 02:43 AM

Hooray I'm being quoted ^_^ Good luck.

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Posted 15 December 2008 - 01:17 AM

Yeah yeah... :wacko: My apologies for the lack of activity. I know I'm not around as much as the other authors are, and I'm sorry for that. I'm still working on Taph. It'll take a while longer, as other things in my life currently have priority, what with holidays and all. ^_^ Just thought I'd give a small update, even if nobody really cares, heh.

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Posted 15 December 2008 - 01:21 AM

Yeah yeah... :wacko: My apologies for the lack of activity. I know I'm not around as much as the other authors are, and I'm sorry for that. I'm still working on Taph. It'll take a while longer, as other things in my life currently have priority, what with holidays and all. ^_^ Just thought I'd give a small update, even if nobody really cares, heh.


I hope you spend at least some of the free time you have on Hisyne as well. Evil priest girls are neat, pseudo-robot girl are kick-ass awesome. :D

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#27 Thanatos.

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Posted 15 December 2008 - 02:48 PM

Yeah yeah... :wacko: My apologies for the lack of activity. I know I'm not around as much as the other authors are, and I'm sorry for that. I'm still working on Taph. It'll take a while longer, as other things in my life currently have priority, what with holidays and all. ^_^ Just thought I'd give a small update, even if nobody really cares, heh.


I hope you spend at least some of the free time you have on Hisyne as well. Evil priest girls are neat, pseudo-robot girl are kick-ass awesome. :D

I urge you, I tell you. URGE! ;)


Yeperz. :cheers: I'm looking forwards to both these mods! (even though I say this on every mod thread, I mean it this time! :rolleyes: )

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Posted 16 December 2008 - 04:22 AM

I hope you spend at least some of the free time you have on Hisyne as well. Evil priest girls are neat, pseudo-robot girl are kick-ass awesome. :D

I urge you, I tell you. URGE! ;)


Hehe, I'll do what I can. Hisyune is a long-term project, what with the amount of work (lots of writing and coding). Taph isn't going at a fast pace, but she will definitely be finished before Hisyune is, after which I can focus more on Hisyune. It will be a good learning experience also.

#29 Thanatos.

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Posted 16 December 2008 - 09:04 PM

So much for a 1day NPC huh. Hope ya get Taph done soon though, Hisyune is beautiful :hug:

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Posted 17 December 2008 - 03:38 AM

Yeah, I suppose I'm not that dedicated to this passtime. It'll be released eventually, even if it happens to become a one-year NPC. Though that probably hopefully won't happen. Wishful thinking... ^_^

#31 Thanatos.

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Posted 17 December 2008 - 01:54 PM

Don't let your dreams die! :crying:

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Posted 17 December 2008 - 11:41 PM

Hehe, honestly, modding isn't my dream. Thought it'd be cool to give it a try, maybe have something I created in the game if I'm good enough. It's a hobby, and not one I see myself actively doing for years on end. ^_^ I doubt BG2 will even live that long anyway, hehe. But don't let that worry you. Modders come in many different shapes and sizes, and each have their own approach to things. It seems to be a way of life to some, yet an amusing passtime to another. ^_^

Still, since I wish not to discourage everyone, I'll be doing some more coding today. ;) I think I saw a new WeiDU version as well...

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Posted 18 December 2008 - 12:25 AM

Inspiring.

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Posted 18 December 2008 - 01:47 AM

Again, whenever you want me to voice, I'm at your disposal unless I'm away somewhere or if something catastrophic happens to my vocal chords. :) And don't worry about the modding - you'll do just fine, even if it takes time. :)

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Posted 18 December 2008 - 10:53 PM

I know, thank you. ^_^ I will inform you once it is time.

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Posted 31 December 2008 - 05:01 AM

I cannot do this. This idea is dead.

#37 Icendoan

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Posted 31 December 2008 - 05:25 AM

What on earth do you mean?

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#38 Thanatos.

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Posted 01 January 2009 - 03:28 AM

Don't let your dreams die! :crying: