EFU Haks

[Howlando]

Hello players -

With the introduction of the EFU Launcher/Downloader, we're also glad to announce that in the near future will be introducing (optional) hak files to EFU.

What does this mean?

1 - They will be optional - not required to play EFU. However, they will be highly recommended. Although the core areas/quests (basically, everything that exists now) will remain accessible to non-hak PCs, we plan to add new areas with new tilesets that will not be accessible if you don't have the hak file. Additionally, various content (like some monster models, appearances, etc.) will be missing if you don't have the hak.

2 - We can introduce them slowly over time. With the EFU Launcher, you can always be confident that you have the right files.

Feedback on this decision is welcome, although I'd stress again that they are optional files so if you don't like haks you don't have to panic.

Additionally, we need help! Frankly, a lot of us DMs haven't played on other servers and aren't even that familiar with all the hak content that is out there. Although we have some ideas, suggestions for particularly good haks are welcome.

It's worth noting that we intend to still keep things very slim, with the inclusion of only a select few things that will truly add to the EFU experience.

We are definitely up for:

1) More weapons & aesthetics
2) A certain very excellent UD and mines tileset
3) Some new monster models
4) Some other stuff

Anyway, so your suggestions are welcome!

[xXCrystal_Rose]

Yay!

[Bearic]

While I like the way the dms make monsters out of random things, this might be a good hak for myconids http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Hakpaks.Detail&id=2032&comment_page=2, instead of just using CEP, and this is a relatively small tile set upgrade set for the underdark: http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=hakpaks.detail&id=7750

[Pandip]

It might be relevant to also introduce portraits into the launcher, so that we have a consist pool that all the players are choosing from. A lot of the server's portrait packs are a bit scattered.

[Spiffy Has]

Optional weapons please! Shortspear, Mauls, and more!

[VanillaPudding]

http://www.qnwn.net/home/ - Tilesets
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=hakpaks.detail&id=6631


http://www.neverwinternights.info/nwncx.htm - Additonal loader options

Weapons, weapon adjustments, chainshirt as light armor, more new spells, and new models for monsters would be sick too! Those tilesets are fairly awesome IIRC.

[PositiveSingularity]

It might be relevant to also introduce portraits into the launcher, so that we have a consist pool that all the players are choosing from. A lot of the server's portrait packs are a bit scattered.

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[Ebok]

Can I assume those of us With Macintosh computers will be provided a manual access to the necessary files each time?

[Adhesive]

Ignore this post.

[Oskar Maxon]

Can I assume those of us With Macintosh computers will be provided a manual access to the necessary files each time?

This is something I'd like to know as well.

[Howlando]

Yes, of course you'll be able to install hak files manually if you can't use the downloader.

[Disco]

VERY interresting.

[Demiurge]

Optional weapons please! Shortspear, Mauls, and more!

I agree with this. My only issue is that they can't be chosen with feats like Weapon Focus and whatnot.

[Paha]

Remember guys. We intend to keep it slim and tight, as much as possible. Suggest quality stuff, and preferably links for what you hope to see. Wishes alone are not something that can help us or make a difference.

[Mia]

http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=hakpaks.detail&id=6241