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@kp420 You make maps but creating an account, going to the server and right clicking your name and making yourself the Owner, then switching to the client and pressing Insert on the keyboard (select the Development Panel).
See these tutorials here:
https://www.eclipseorigins.com/topic/86167/eclipse-origins-tutorial-part-2-setting-up-the-engine
https://www.eclipseorigins.com/topic/86169/eclipse-origins-tutorial-part-3-using-the-map-editor
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Eclipse Renewal 1.8.3 is ready for release! Sorry about the lengthy delay between updates, but there was a few things giving me trouble that I wanted to finish.
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I'm not sure if maps will work from 1.8.2 to 1.8.3, they should, but again, I'm not sure. I added a few things to the map rec, so if your maps are crashing the server, you might want to delete them.
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The main changes in this update:
- **New Admin Ranks**: I changed some of the admin ranks and made a couple as well.
| Admin Ranks | Moderator | Mapper | Content Creator | Developer | Creator | Owner |
| :-----------: |:---------:| :-----:| :-----:| :-----:| :-----:| :-----:|
| Teleport | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Kick | Y | | | | Y | Y |
| Ban | Y | | | | Y | Y |
| Edit Map | | Y | | Y | Y | Y |
| Edit NPC | | | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Edit Shop | | | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Edit Item | | | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Edit Spell | | | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Edit Anim | | | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Edit Res | | | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Edit Quest | | | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Edit Weather | | Y | | Y | Y | Y |
| Override Map Protection | | | | | Y | Y |
| Change sprite | | | | Y | Y | Y |
| Give level | | | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Spawn Items | | | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Change Access | | | | | Y | Y |
- **Map protection**: Map protection allows a dev to protect the map they just made from being edited by a different dev (if you have worked on a team, you know who I'm talking about lol). However, if you're a mapper then a Creator and Owner can still change your map; if you're a creator then the owner can edit it, and if you're an owner then no one can edit it other than you.
- **Server Option for Client Size**: You can now set the server size on the server. You can also change if the client is resizeable and if it will stretch the screen when resized.
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Other than that, I've just been doing bug fixes. I do apologize for this update lacking stuff, I just have been working on other projects.
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For the full changelog, head over to: [HERE](https://www.eclipseorigins.com/topic/86155/er-1-8-3-changelog)
Download ER 1.8.3: [HERE](http://www.mediafire.com/file/ah882crphu55af2/Eclipse+Renewal+1.8.3.rar)
Download ER Updater: [HERE](https://www.dropbox.com/s/xfyzxmv540jdw6n/Eclipse%20Renewal.rar?dl=0) -
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'\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
' All of this code is for auto tiles and the math behind generating them.
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```
Search that in `modGraphics`, everything under it should be for auto tiles.
Some of the subs are:
`Public Sub placeAutotile`
`Public Sub initAutotiles()`
`Public Sub CacheRenderState`
`Public Sub CalculateAutotile`
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Eclipse Renewal is an engine with the purpose of giving developers options when making their game. It isn't as feature rich as other engines on the forums, but the features it does have try to be as optional and flexible as possible to allow you to make your own unique game.
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I'll give a brief history of ER.
ER was originally based off of Mirage Legacy and developed by Mohenjo Daro and Officer Johnson. We later decided to switched to EO 3 so we could use DX8.
Shortly after this switch, Officer Johnson had other things come up and decided to leave the team leaving myself as the sole developer. Updates slowed as I didn't have much time to work on the engine. After about a year, I had time and decided to pick up where I left off.
Now I'm updating ER whenever I have the chance and every feature I add is my own code, I don't use tutorials anymore because I like coding the features from scratch so I know what they do and how exactly the do it.
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Since I update every few months or so, there will be some updates that will break maps, NPCs, etc. because I changed the file.
I try to make each version compatible, but that's not always possible. I will make converters from 1 version to a different (newer) version if requested and if I have the time. A good rule of thumb is, if you put more effort into your game than I have to put into the converter, then I'll make the converter for you.
I do, however, support all versions of ER. If you find a bug in a version, I will help you to fix it and I do try to fix the download file as well (I have been known to forget as well...).
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All versions and change logs can be found [HERE](https://www.eclipseorigins.com/topic/86170/er-version-history-and-changelog)
All suggestions and planned features can be found [HERE](https://www.eclipseorigins.com/topic/85928/eclipse-renewal-suggestions)
All bugs can be found [HERE](https://www.eclipseorigins.com/topic/86121/er-bugs)
And a list of features can been found here:
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I'll work on this later
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Credits For 1.7 and newer: Mohenjo Daro, Officer Johnson, and to any who worked on EO 3 or made tuts that were used in ER 1.7 and before.
Credits for 1.6 and previous: Mohenjo Daro, Officer Johnson, iSnow, and those who worked on EO 2.3 or made tuts used in ER 1.6 and before. -
I'm now back to work on ER, and the issue I was facing before magically fixed itself, so the next update should be out in the next few days.
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The Updater has undergone a lot of changes since the last version of it. I did originally want to include the source for it, but I've decided against doing that for a few reasons that I won't be discussing here...
**What is the Updater?** It's a program that can be used to update programs, engines, and games. It was made with the focus of being used with Eclipse based games, but it will work with most programs as well.
**Why use it if it's closed source?** Just because it's closed source, doesn't mean it's not flexible. The Updater has files that you can change to change the language, GUI, and program it's updating.
**Do I have to download a new version whenever one's released?** No, the Updater is self updating and will keep itself up to date. I will try my best to make sure everything is backwards compatible so that no issues will arise from updating.
**What are the files written in?** The config, gui, and language files are written in xml so that they are easy to read, understand, and edit.
**How do I learn how to use it?** There are a few text files in the various folders explaining how to set things up. there are also comments in the xml files talking about various nodes you can use. These files will be created by the Updater when the config, language, or gui files are missing.
You can also read the tutorials below the learn how to use the program.
**Where can I download it?** The download link can be found in my signature or here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fxona92qks5ok3w/Program%20Updater.rar?dl=0
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Let's talk about each file and what it can do.
**Config:**
The Config.xml file is located in the \data\ folder. This file stored the online version history, local version, executables to launch, language, and skin. It also controls whether or not to close the updater after launching the executables.
The only things you have to change as a dev are thefor the version history, the (make sure it says 0.0.0), and the .
Tutorial for setting up Config.xml: https://www.eclipseorigins.com/topic/86324/mohenjo-daro-s-updater-tutorial-setup-config
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**Version History (Online):**
The version history can be on most any site. I've been testing the updater using https://pastebin.com but I've also used https://www.eclipseorigins.com . If you can see the version history in the web page source, the Updater can as well.
The version history holds 3 very important pieces of info: the version number, the version file to download, and the file compression (I know that zip and rar work).
Version history mock up/example: https://pastebin.com/Eeq6YdzY
Updater's version history: https://pastebin.com/eD6NNmJQ
Tutorial for setting up the Version History: N/A
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**GUI:**
Users and devs will have the ability to change the GUI file to move, resize, recolor, and re-image the form elements. You can make custom graphics for the Updater and save them in a new folder. (There's an example folder that has some GUI graphics for guidance while setting up the GUI).
A GUI folder can have multiple GUI files in it. These files will all use the same graphics, but can change the GUI layout.
Tutorial for setting up a GUI: https://www.eclipseorigins.com/topic/86322/mohenjo-daro-s-updater-tutorial-setup-gui
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**Language:**
The GUI and language files are separate from each other to give more flexibility and better readability for the user and dev.
The language xml file will contain all the test shown by the updater. The language files are named with the language they are (eg. English.xml)
Tutorial for setting up a language file: https://www.eclipseorigins.com/topic/86323/mohenjo-daro-s-updater-tutorial-setup-language
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**Extra Information:**
To rename the `Program Updater.exe`, you have to name the `Program Updater.exe` and the `Program Updater.exe.cofig`. They have to share a name so that the program can find the runtime config file, the updater will crash if they don't have the same name.
Eg.
`Program Updater.exe` -> `Eclipse Renewal.exe`
`Program Updater.exe.config` -> `Eclipse Renewal.exe.config`
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**User Feedback:**
"This program was easy to use and when I opened the config and edited a few texts and put in some gfx here and there, it turned out to be really good! This is one of the easiest updaters I have ever used and I love it 10/10 All hail Daro!" - @SolidLink
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**Screenshots:**
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Updater's Version History:
```
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bx42wr50lh6z8ug/Program%20Updater%20v1.0.0.rar?dl=0
rar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m7xzq2hxcdmkqaj/Program%20Updater%20v1.0.1.rar?dl=0
rar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p8bds0xka1s5cex/Program%20Updater%20v1.0.2.rar?dl=0
rar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ijjai5tclfpmenh/Program%20Updater%20v1.0.3.rar?dl=0
rar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6oulljgl7lh701o/Program%20Updater%20v1.1.0.rar?dl=0
rar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9iqybq7a33xh3ms/Program%20Updater%20v1.1.1.rar?dl=0
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**This tutorial will teach you how to setup the Config.xml file for your game/program.**
I recommend using Notepad++ to open and edit all the Updater's XML files.
The Config.xml file is located in `\data\Config.xml`.
Link to the below code: https://pastebin.com/Bn5sL7Gp
```
https://pastebin.com/d4sUURuC
0.0.0
Eclipse Renewal\client\Eclipse Renewal.exe
Eclipse Renewal\server\Eclipse Renewal Server.exe
True
False
English
Default\Default.xml
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`` This is the link to your version history
`` This is the local version
`` This is contains which are the executable names from the updater folder
`` This is if the updater closes after launching the executables
`` This is used to tell the updater whether to run the programs it launches with Admin Permission
`` This is what language the updater will use
`` This is the current skin the updater will use
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**Setting up the config for your own game:**
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This should look something like this: `https://pastebin.com/d4sUURuC `
The link in the node is to the version history (it's ER's in this case).
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Just set this to **0.0.0** so it will look like this: `0.0.0 `
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This should include the path leading to the executable for the Updater to launch. The path should be from the folder the updater is in to the exe.
If the full path is
`C:\Users\User Name\Desktop\Program Updater\Eclipse Renewal\client\Eclipse Renewal.exe`
Then thefield will look like
`Eclipse Renewal\client\Eclipse Renewal.exe `
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You will most likely want this to be true. It will close the Updater after the user launches the executables. So it will look like this: `True `
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You normally won't need this to be true, but if your program or game needs admin permission to function correctly, put this as True.
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**This tutorial will teach you how to setup the English.xml file for your game/program.**
I recommend using Notepad++ to open and edit all the Updater's XML files.
The English.xml file is located in `\data\language\English.xml`.
Link to the rest of the below code: https://pastebin.com/YJuG6QvS
```
Eclipse Renewal Updater
Eclipse Renewal
Your Version is Up to Date
Your Version Needs an Update
Preparing to Download Update
Downloading
Downloaded
Determining File Size
Extracting Updates
```
Most of the text in the language file won't need to be change, but can be if so desired.
Each control node will have anode and may have an node. Some will have a node but those are for select controls that change depending on the state of the Updater.
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**Setting up the language for your own game:**
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This is the text in the upper left corner of the program. For ER I have it set to
`Eclipse Renewal Updater `
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This is the name of the program. For ER I have it set to
`Eclipse Renewal `
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This is for the description of your game or program. For ER I have it set to
`Eclipse Renewal is an engine made in VB6 based off of Eclipse Origins 3.0. It's main purpose is to offer many optional features to help you make a unique game. `
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The rest you shouldn't need to change but can if so desired. If you are making a new language, then you will have to change every value in thenodes.
**NOTE:**
You may see something like `` in the file, do **NOT** change the value inside of the `id=""`
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**Examples of the language support:**
Unicode:
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**This tutorial will teach you how to setup the Default.xml (GUI) file for your game/program.**
I recommend using Notepad++ to open and edit all the Updater's XML files.
The Default.xml file is located in `\data\gui\Default\Default.xml`.
Link to the rest of the below code: https://pastebin.com/tBsXRvsR
```
615
450
data\gui\**\background.png
stretch
12
9
575
140
data\gui\**\name.png
center
False
center
Times New Roman
0
0
0
255
```
There are a lot of different nodes you can use to change the GUI, but I'd rather not get into all of them in this thread, I will make a separate thread to go into more detail about all of them.
Some nodes will have anode but those are for select controls that change depending on the state of the Updater.
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**Setting up the GUI for your own game:**
The Updater is able to reload the GUI by pressing F5 on the keyboard. When making changes to the GUI file, save them, switch to the Updater, and press F5 to view your changes. This makes previewing your GUI changes a lot faster and easier to do.
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This only has anode because there isn't much text you can change.
You can use the `` node to change the form starting size and the ` ` node to give it a background. You can also use the ` ` node to change the background color.
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This has a `` and ` ` node that you can change. Both have different nodes you can add to customize the GUI more.
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**``** nodes have things like ` `, ` `, ` `, and ` ` that will change the form control itself.
**``** nodes have things like ` `, ``, ` `, ` `, ` `, ` `, and ` ` to customize the text you see.
As previously stated, there are more nodes that can be used, but I don't want this topic becoming too long.
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**Adding Graphics:**
To add custom graphics for the Updater to use, navigate to the folder containing the xml file for the GUI (in this case it's Default.xml and the path is `\data\gui\Default\`. Create a new folder called `graphics` and two new folders inside that one called `no text` and `english` [or whatever the default lang you're using is].)
The folder layout should now look similar to this:
`\data\gui\Default\graphics\no text\`
`\data\gui\Default\graphics\english\`
Any images that don't have text (eg. a background) should be added to folder `\no text\`.
Any images that *do* have text (eg. a description image) should be added to the folder that the text is written in, such as `\english\`.
These folders are used by the `` ` ` nodes to find the correct graphics to use.
Eg.
```
data\gui\**\name.png
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The Updater replaces the `**` with the **current language** (eg. `english`) and checks if the file exists, if it doesn't it replaces the `**` with `no text` and checks that folder for the image. This allows a GUI to support multiple languages while still using images instead of normal text.
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**NOTE:**
You may see something like `` in the file, do **NOT** change the value inside of the `id=""`
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**Examples:**
Eclipse Renewal:
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Andur:
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@blackig ER's editor is the same as the other Eclipse editors for the most part. The main difference is all the editors were merged into one with tabs for each. There are also a few editors that ER has that other engines don't.
I do plan on trying to make a language system in the near future. This will have files with all the form words for the user to change so that the engine is in a different language. This will only change what the editors say, it won't change item descriptions, names, or other text that you input.
I'm sorry that my English translates poorly when it is put through a translator, but there isn't much I can do about that. -
I updated the road map a bit to add seemless maps in after this next update. The reason is I want to get the huge changes that a converter can't really handle in asap so it interferes with devs making their games as little as possible.
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I finished the language and gui system in the Updater. This let's you customize controls to look how you want. I'll be copying this code over to EC when I finish with the updater.
Here's the updater's gui preview, it will be almost identical to EC's, but EC will have more controls to choose from. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z5NnboW74o&feature=youtu.be -
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I fixed all the links in my signature. Apparently mediafire change their links ever so slightly.
All links (including EVB) are working again. -
I finally got around to updating ER's road map. I should be back to working on ER in a week or two if everything goes well.
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@dusk Yes there have been updates, but Zyn would rather keep it more secretive until release lol
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The problems were solved, Coyote's engine was/is working, it was a vb6 error.
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@tmoney The update hasn't come out quite yet, I'm still working on it.
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@toyotasupra ~~As Sunku said, that is your VB6 having issues, not the code (by the looks of it).~~
~~Those images would be more useful than saying there's just you having profanities.~~ -
@toyotasupra ~~It looks like there are more messages under the last message in your last screenshot. Mind sharing those as well?~~
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It depends on if he was sold the rights to the code (aka when he bought the engine, was he given permission to do what he wanted with it). If he was given permission to do what he wanted then giving it away for free is fine.
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~~It depends on if he was sold the rights to the code (aka when he bought the engine, was he given permission to do what he wanted with it). If he was given permission to do what he wanted then giving it away for free is fine.~~
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@kouga Originally I was going to release the source, but since it will contain a few things I'd rather not release, it will be closed source. However, I'm going to be making most things with it customizable with the config file.
By most things are changeable, I mean you will be able to change the locations, graphics, texts, fonts, etc.. You will also be able to change the language (it uses a lot of code that EC uses).
You can still decompile the updater, but I'd just rather not give the code out directly. -
In the current update, I'm focusing more on moving some options to the server (screen size and such) so that the codedoesn't need to be changed. The update after I'm either going to focus on seemless mapping or dynamic file amounts (press a button, add a new map sort of thing).
I will see about adding hotbar, inventory, spell, etc. amounts to be changeable on the server. The only main issue that will come up from this is the GUI needing to be changed to work with the new number.
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Summary: Yes, it's planned but I have a few other things I want to add in first. I also need to change the GUI to be more like how I setup Andur's GUI (in the coming update).
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