OOookay. So, here's yet another screenshot that goes along with the game's progress. Keep in mind that the dev team logo is subject to change, but I don't think we'll really change it. It kinda looks cool. Also, this screenshot is a friendly 9-10FPS for those web browsers that don't want to show it at any higher frame rate. The game actually runs pretty smoothly. This time, it demonstrates a few more effects and a text box thingamajig (OMG, Chrome doesn't mark that "word" misspelled?) along with a simple demo of the menu system (basically choosing one of the two options). If you're a fast reader, you might be able to catch what the Dev Team rep (me) is saying.

Also, I shouldn't be really showing you this, since the screenshot includes maps not meant for your beady little eyes quite yet. But, I *do* cycle through them so that you'll see the one that I am authorized to show: the overworld map. Also, the grayscale is completely broken during map loading. This is no accident. Between map switches, the screen either goes white or is blanked out with a contrast effect.

Speaking of contrast effect, Wabbitemu doesn't want to show it in the screenshot, which is why I skipped past the first effect (which is the reason why it took a little longer than "usual" to get from background to actual title screen).

EDIT: The portrait insert for the message detailing that the save/load doesn't work quite yet isn't exactly game canon, but me and Zera decided (AFTER I "made" it) that it'll go great in the game's Dev Room whenever you try to speak to anyone in there.

I personally can't understand how people can live their lives with their desktop so cluttered up. I certainly had a phase where I would clutter my desktop up, too, but it got annoying fast. Anything I won't be using for more than a few weeks or that I deem way too important to not have fast access to goes in my "Unused Icons and Files" folder, so they're still there if I ever need them again. I keep most of my icons on the outside of the screen so I can still access them while my dev environment is open. Also, for the love of all that is holy, make your taskbar dual-layered. You can fit so much more in there and still have room for everything else while still having everything readily available.

Aaaanyway. That's just me. This is my second screenshot, but this time, it's of a clear desktop.

If only you were using ASM, I'd throw a bone and give you a full-screen wordwrapping routine that correctly wraps any text you throw at it. It's the same one being used in CaDan.

But, no. I haven't the energy to do something like that in BASIC. Another idea for Celtic III. (edit: currently low on caffeine)

I believe he's using Celtic II to stash program data into appvars. Celtic II (if he has that version) can read and write information from and to appvars in the exact same fashion as it can program variables, with the sole exception of a lead-in byte for the name. While programs can't *run* appvars, Celtic II can retrieve data from appvars for the program.

The stuff you throw into an appvar using Celtic II is the same material you throw into a BASIC program, be it actual code, or data indexed by a line number.

The Celtic III app consolidates most of these functions but if he used that huge app, people are going to start wondering why the game isn't fully graphical, which is something he wants to avoid. Also somewhat related to the fact that Celtic II is just under 1K while Celtic III app is 16K.

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EDIT for further clarification.

Celtic I is a line-read only ASM program. It is unavailable to the public, as I've lost the original source for that long ago. Only one or two other people on this planet may have a copy of it lying around.

Celtic II is a line read/write ASM program that can access appvars as well, through its documented system. It has a full error system so one can easily determine why a particular function failed if it did. It can perform said functions, along with (un)archiving program/appvars and maybe one or two other things. This project was discontinued after a failed attempt at a line delete command, due to the source being way too messy.

Celtic III comes in two flavors.
Celtic III ASM program is a fully recompileable program that you can use to include only the functions you want. Simply edit the ones and zeroes (fully documented) for the features you want and then compile the mess. If you want only the line-read commands, just specify that and compile away. It extends the idea of Celtic II greatly, as you can edit data on a byte-by-byte basis instead of just a line-by-line basis. Among other things. This has been discontinued in favor of the next item.

Celtic III APP is a Flash Application that has grown in popularity as the ever famous xLIB has been (to some extent) emulated within. It features everything the other Celtic programs can do, and far more. It can run programs that rely on xLIB without modification. It can also run programs that rely (only) on Omnicalc sprite() command, as well. It has image archival tools and a whole host of other useful utilities. This app is still a work in progress, but it has been put on hold in favor of other projects.

All available versions of the Celtic program are open-source, so you can make your changes as you deem fit. Just... don't try to view Celtic II's source, as it has caused experienced ASM coders to suffer aneurysms. Okay, it's not THAT bad, but it has come close to it.

EDIT2: Yes, I wrote the Celtic programs. No, I can't help you use it. I'd feel terrible having to read the ReadME file for a program I wrote myself. Oh, and everything *is* in the readme file. It's just ... poorly organized. If you do read the readme files, please, please PLEASE read the warnings. This will save you many headaches. No, really. Yes, the helmet *is* required.

EDIT3: If you can't figure out how to recompile the program, PM me with what features you want enabled, and I'll do the recompiling for you. Since files cannot be attached to PMs, look for the result somewhere in the Randomness thread when you're done. I've done this for two people already, and I'm good for the offer as long as I have everything together.

EDIT4: If you want me to clarify something in the readme, let me know. I'm not afraid to admit to any mistakes.

If you've tried all the on-calc solutions, have you tried running your linking programs under an admin account, or installing them under one? I've found in some places that being admin is good. Else... I dunno what I can say that hasn't been said already.

Or you can try your luck at TiLP. If you choose to go that route, however, you MUST uninstall TI-Connect completely. Otherwise, there will be driver conflicts and bad things will happen. Oh, and be sure to install (and use) it as an admin.

What exactly is the idea? Were you thinking about a rule helper utility or calculator for such? I've figured such would be relatively useful instead of having to scan through the books each time you needed to look something up.

Also, ideas like that would make great use of Celtic III, as I know teh rules are HUEG.

If you're talking about writing a game based on that, uhm... I'm, like, NOT the person to talk to. Sorta. Maybe? I've already got too many projects on my plate! Leave me alone! *runs away crying uncontrollably*

Uhm... I mean... yeah... We'd need a description. As far as I've read in the topic, I actually haven't seen what the idea in mind is. Just sorta speculation-y stuff.

EDIT: Sorry. I hadn't a clue. Maybe if the forums had a different background for calculator-related material or non-calculator-related material, I might understand. The only indication if you click on the new topics from the front page is the barely visible breadcrumbs thingie at the top. No one EVER checks that. Unless ... maybe... I dunno.

On a backup redemption ticket:
"I prepared explosive runes earlier this morn..." *BOOM*

Nah. I've heard loads about it, and I've sat in on a game once, but never have I played it. I was rather interested in it, and my contact for the Lost Legends II project seems to play it.