Changing spell particle effects

[Reubin]

Yes thanks for your work Furinex. I've been downloading the files and using them and things are looking very good!

[Furinex]

Eh, this really drives me nuts. I love the classic effects. Hopefully someday we can resolve this totally. Be sure to keep an eye on the thread in the Technical Forums for the latest release.

[Furinex]

Shard of Dalaya. This client connects to the EQEMU, however, it uses DX8, and a modified version of the EQ client. Now Ive tried setting the eqhost.txt file in this folder to the eqemu login servers to see if I could get a server list, however I was unable to even log in. Is there any way we can utilize this client? This client has old spell effects Working PERFECTLY, and the spellsnew.edd and spellsnew.eff file are stock EQTitanium files. DX8 is the key here I think. There HAS to be some way to utilize this client. Its based off of Titanium!

[Telin]

I viewed eqgame and the dx dll files through software that attempts to decode and deflate. Found where it references offsets that bind the particles to various parts of the character like you found in the effect file. I don't know enough about trying to dechiper this language to be of any help but maybe someone else who can will find this stuff fun.

[Furinex]

Originally Posted by Telin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I viewed eqgame and the dx dll files through software that attempts to decode and deflate. Found where it references offsets that bind the particles to various parts of the character like you found in the effect file. I don't know enough about trying to dechiper this language to be of any help but maybe someone else who can will find this stuff fun.

You should post the results so I can peek at it

[a_gnoll_pup]

Originally Posted by Furinex [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Shard of Dalaya. This client connects to the EQEMU, however, it uses DX8, and a modified version of the EQ client. Now Ive tried setting the eqhost.txt file in this folder to the eqemu login servers to see if I could get a server list, however I was unable to even log in. Is there any way we can utilize this client? This client has old spell effects Working PERFECTLY, and the spellsnew.edd and spellsnew.eff file are stock EQTitanium files. DX8 is the key here I think. There HAS to be some way to utilize this client. Its based off of Titanium!

They are using a client prior to when DX9 was introduced. That's why DX8 works there, they also use a 2003-era eqgame.

[Furinex]

Originally Posted by a_gnoll_pup [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

They are using a client prior to when DX9 was introduced. That's why DX8 works there, they also use a 2003-era eqgame.

Ok. I guess I don't get it. I started a char there. To even set up I had to install titanium. Then dl a patch, much like p99. So why does their client render dx8 or even these spell effects correctly? Also, why can't we even connect to the login server with that client? I think this is worth investigating

[Telin]

They run their own server code. They may have broken away from older emus before titanium. So my question is, is it easier to change the code on the client to repair spell effects, sky, water, animations etc. or is it easier to change the server to work with any client before titanium?

[Furinex]

Originally Posted by Telin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

They run their own server code. They may have broken away from older emus before titanium. So my question is, is it easier to change the code on the client to repair spell effects, sky, water, animations etc. or is it easier to change the server to work with any client before titanium?

If I had to bet, I would say that this client would connect to the EQMU just fine. Its the login server that I'm having the issue with. If you check out the Emu, it has op codes for all the older clients. Its the login server and the EQHost.txt file that are different.

[veejur]

Is this being added to the auto-changed files when launching from eqemu anytime soon?