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Aug 23, 2005, 5:52pm

4 days of argueing now and I still have no idea wtf you guys are all talking
about :D

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Aug 23, 2005, 7:05pm

awww it all makes sense now! ty

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Aug 28, 2005, 4:03pm

The next version of AWE is out. New features include more enhanced
textures, further enhancements from the version 1.0 textures, some enhanced
objects, and more passive avatar gestures.

For those who don't know about AWE, it's a visual mod to Alphaworld which
utilizes the local path function in the AW advanced settings, overriding a
portion of the object path with the texture pack's custom, enhanced
textures. All, except 2, textures represent the original texture, but just
in a higher res format. More importantly some textures are adjusted a
little so that an unsightly tiling effect doesn't show when looking over a
texture (where you can make out all the texture panes), creating a more
seamless environment. AWE is now 3 months old and 250+ downloads and
counting.

For more information and the download site, visit http://awe.swcity.net


New in version 1.1

- Larger ground object (4x larger, blue backdrop not seen untill roughly 32%
higher elevation vs before)
- New version of grass1 (more seamless)
- Better jump sequence (your legs actually move in this one)
- Added a fall sequence, which activates when your falling.
- Some of the tbtree___ objects, and the old tree01 to 03 objects, support
the tag command so you can texture the trunk and leaves specifically. Tag 1
is the trunk, tag 2 is the leaves. Non-AWE users will see the default tree.
It's suggested you don't dramatically change the appearance of the trees,
for the sake of non-AWE users. Expect the rest of the trees to be taggable
in a later version. Thanks RoadKill & Selanit.
- Texture slate1 enhanced (resolution 2x)
- Texture sand1 enhanced (resolution 2x)
- Texture sand2 enhanced (resolution 2x, seamless)
- The flat8 in version 1.0 was enhanced incorrectly. It is now properly
enhanced (original texture, 74% higher resolution)
- grassn now has proper darkness ratio towards grasso so that the two should
match up.
- Texture rock2 enhanced (resolution 2x)
- Texture road7 enhanced (resolution 2x)
- Texture boden further enhanced (resolution 4x, version 1.0 had 2x).
- Texture roof1 fixed - there was an unsightly black line on the side in the
vanilla version.
- Texture thwall1 enhanced (resolution 2x)
- AWE now comes bundled with a tool that downloads the entire AW object path
(except content modified by AWE) into the AWE folders, so you never have to
download it again in the future. Thanks Selanit. To use it, look in the
start menu. Note this will take a long time, especially for dial-up users.

Aug 29, 2005, 3:11pm

It uses the local path function, as described here in the AW Help files:
http://www.activeworlds.com/help/aw36/advanced.html
That should answer both questions ;D

[View Quote] > I don't understand the bit about the local function. Is there somewhere I
> can look it up? Also how do you use AWE? Does it just work with the
> normal browser?

Aug 29, 2005, 6:02pm

[View Quote] Because the AW Conservatists would scream bloody hell if their textures were
modified in any way, and AWI tends to want to please them *shrug*

> I am not sure I like the idea of some seeing one thing and others seeing
> something else. Where is the fun in that?

Many, almost all games include graphic settings through the options, where
you can increase and decrease texture detail. It's not much different than
that if you think about it.
Note that many of the textures are the same texture. They are the original
textures that AWI used aquired through freeware texture resource
directories. AWI however downsized their resolution for whatever reason.
AWE uses the maximum resolution available. So it's not like you'll be
seeing a dramatically different world.

> Sorry maybe there is something I am not understanding here, not being a
> techie LOL but I am not sure it is right playing around with AW's browser
> unless AW gives it to us.

It's an AW feature. Chrispeg, the AWI dev, taught me how to use it, and AWI
is advertising it. What more do you want?
Try it out, what do you have to lose? If you don't like it, the uninstaller
will revert it back.

Aug 29, 2005, 6:08pm

Just a note. There's a known issue where the larger ground object may
cause z buffering for people with certain video cards (particullary Intel
Graphic Chipsets). You can simply uncheck it through the installer, so it
won't install, if this is the case.

Aug 30, 2005, 1:56am

Here's a good before and after sample screenshot for all you doubters :P

http://www.swcity.net/temp/flat16_before.jpg
http://www.swcity.net/temp/flat16_after.jpg

As you can see, the texture is the same. It's just a higher resolution.

Aug 31, 2005, 12:34am

lol whats with all the mistrust around here, jeeze :P
Even if it were a virus or whatever, not even a virus writer would just post
it in a public newsgroup when your account has an identity. Even a dimwit
would know that would be illegal suicide to do.

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Sep 2, 2005, 1:51am

Ah jeeze.... Just an FYI, the AWE project has no affiliation with the
person advertising there. Though we encourage people to get the word out,
doing it at a memorial is most uncool =\
I asked if they would remove it from their plot.

- Com

[View Quote] > 2) I saw several advertisements for AWVR and AWE. I know you may want to
> show off your cool stuff and let people experience the world better, but
> is the memorial site the place to do it? I sincerely doubt it.

Sep 6, 2005, 12:50pm

Cool. Cya there ;D

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Sep 21, 2005, 10:31pm

But all 3 posts are slightly different if you look closely :P
lol anyway, good luck with the event, looks good ^_^

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Sep 24, 2005, 2:27am

I'm looking for some resources that have free skyboxes you can download. So
far all I found was www.alusion-fr.com. Are there any others?

- Com

Oct 3, 2005, 4:48pm

I did it :P
That location was temporary. It's been relocated to it's permanent location
at the spaceport-to-be on Caturn Island. New coords: 2629S 3286E 10.05a 90

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Oct 7, 2005, 2:59am

Hey you forgot swcity.net. It's not just about SW City you know :P
Has various AW tools and downloads, building guides and resources, links,
and AW's busiest forums ;)

- Com

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Oct 11, 2005, 2:18pm

Errr... swcity.net = swcity.net? lol. What do you mean? :P

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Oct 8, 2005, 3:01am

Your friend isn't alone. Midis + AW = kind of a toss-up. It doens't work
for a lot of people. I opened a discussion about this a few days ago. Have
a look: http://www.swcity.net/yabbse/index.php?topic=4151.0


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Oct 8, 2005, 3:26pm

Hey MIDIs can sound pretty darn good if you have a good synthesizer - e.g.
an audigy sound card + high quality soundfonts.

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Oct 18, 2005, 2:51am

I'm cooking up a lil' something for Halloween. To be announced later though
;D

In the meantime, SW City's GZ has been thoroughly decorated by Syntax :P

- Com


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Oct 18, 2005, 12:36am

Wow those are pretty nice. I like the last one. Good job :D

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Oct 29, 2005, 1:46am

AWE version 1.2 is now available for public download, as of last night. We
added some pretty fancy new features to it over the past couple months.

The most noticeable new feature is a skybox, doing away with that ugly
backdrop AW uses. This also allowed AWE mods to become more of a reality.
For example, you can download the nightmode which turns the skybox into a
night setting, and darkens some textures slightly.

Links:

AWE Website http://awe.swcity.net
AWE 1.2 Discussion thread
http://www.swcity.net/yabbse/index.php?topic=4301.0
AWE before and after screenshot index http://www.swcity.net/pics/awe/

I'll let the release notes do the rest of the talking:

New in version 1.2

- Skybox added. Includes textures "awe_skybox1_front", back, right, left,
up, and down.
- Pot3 and xchpa1ws objects now accept texture and picture commands. See
section 1.5 for directions on proper use.
- New 'Formal Harold' and 'Formal Hotep' avatar (by Gnu32)
- Texture road3 enhanced (resolution 2x)
- Texture road4 enhanced (resolution 2x)
- Texture stone11 enhanced (resolution 2x, seamless)
- Texture ctable2 enhanced (resolution 2x, seamless)
- Texture stone12 reworked using better methods than before
- Texture flame1 enhanced (brand new texture, more realistic looking)
- Texture back3gnd enhanced (resolution 2x, seamless)
- Texture wtcmem2 enhanced (resolution 4x)
- Texture tv4 enhanced (resolution 2x, seamless)
- Texture firep13 enhanced (resolution 2x, seamless)
- Texture carpet1 enhanced (resolution 2x, seamless)
- Texture wall13 and wall14 fixed. The original version was tiled terribly,
showing major distortion in the center.
- All coronas have been doubled in resolution to avoid pilexation when
larger than 128 size.
- Two additional textures added: awe_flame1 and awe_flame2. Use these two
plus flame1 to create flames that are out of sync with
each other, which looks more realistic. Only place it on a flame1.rwx
object so non-AWE users will just see the default flame.
- The following AWE textures were being downsized by the AW browser,
resulting in a loss of texture quality. This is been fixed:
tile1
tile8
tile9
tile15
tile16
tile21
wall8
wall10
wall12 (also adjusted to be seamless)
flat7
flat9
flat10
flat11
flat16
flat17
flat18
flat19
flat20
grasso
grassn
dirt


Remember, AWE can be used for more than just Alphaworld! Worlds which use
the Alphaworld OP are welcome to upgrade their OP with AWE textures (a
credit note at GZ would be appreciated if you do ;) )

Oct 29, 2005, 7:09pm

Also just a side-note. There probably won't be another release for a good
long time because I can't really find any more textures that need work
(aside from complicated textures which are hopeless). Soo for those who
hate updating stuff, this would be a good time to jump onboard ;D

- Com

Nov 1, 2005, 5:29pm

Tip: Give yourself a name. If I didn't know better I'd think you were some
n00b with a name like that, sorry :P. A good name makes a good outward
impression upon the public.

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Oct 30, 2005, 8:27pm

Today is SW City's Halloween event where we'll be launching a new
PHP-scripted game. Set for the holiday, the event takes place in blighted
valley of Grimmwood Forest. Players can participate on a mid-sized quest
there where they must recover an ancient artifact for an excavation
crew...Throughout the quest you'll come across a number of puzzles and
clues, while exploring ruins, tombs, and other settings.
....and possibly also a mini-quest that unlocks once you finish :P

To play, teleport to AW 2333S 3985E


Come today to check it out while AW is in nightmode and there's fog.

- Com

Oct 31, 2005, 1:21pm

That's pretty much up to AWI, but I imagine it should be back to normal
later today.

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Nov 1, 2005, 3:01am

Not to sidetrack but you guys couldn't build at night? lol it wasn't THAT
dark :P
I was building all through the night :D

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Nov 6, 2005, 11:18pm

Congrats on your community's success. Not an easily accomplishment
now-a-days :D


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Nov 8, 2005, 9:16pm

Seems childish to impose such censorship, IMO =\

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Nov 11, 2005, 5:04am

Well, it's possible to make a profit out of it. PE can be treated as a bit
of an investment if you play your cards right. (Not that I've ever played
it before, but that's just what I heard.)

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Nov 14, 2005, 1:40am

That's quite an argument you got there :P

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Nov 14, 2005, 4:57pm

Hasn't anybody here heard of AWNewbie? :P lol

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