[iNs@nE]

Hello,

This thread will contain posts that have updates regarding the Episode 4 and Episode 5 files. Unlike the other topic, this thread will have only posts from me so that it would be easier for members to keep track and not miss an update on the files.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Hello RaGEZONE A3 Users,

This will be the official update thread for the Episode 4 and Episode 5 files. You can get all the information required regarding the release date and other stuff about these files here.

Status:

Game Issues:

Maps: Created and Working
Events: Created and Testing
OX Quiz Zone: Created and Working
Rubal's Castle: Under Construction

Server Issues:

Databases: Developed and Working
Login Server: Developed and Working. Threshold Limit 900.
Login Agent: Developed and Working
Main Server: Developed and Glitches (2)
Account Server: Developed and Glitches (2)
Zone Server: Developed and Glitches (7)
Battle Server: Developed and Glitches (3)
TM Server: Developed and Glitches (1)
CM Server: Under Development

I am working on them day and night and it is taking time as I have to make them right from the scratch - right from coding to designing the custom grahpics. Please bear with me on this point.

I will try and make the files available for all RZ users as early as possible. Keep checkin this post for all the updates.

Expected Date of Release: After May 20, 2007.

I will post screenshots in May for updates on the matter. Catch them right here on RZ.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Here you go. The first screenshot release.

In the picture you can see the following.

1. The New Map - This map is Minarkher. The Para Twin of Godessrube and Heyzend.

2. The New Skill - Those who played Episode 5 already should recognize this skill.

3. The New Skill in Action - Working all well. The textures were designed by me and am pretty amazed how close it was to that of the real game.

4. The New Skill Bar - The latest addition to the game for double spell casting. This is a required part for Rubal's Castle (the dream project of Actoz that never came true. Hell, iNs@nE is gonna make it come true). :D

5. The increased Merc and Pet Levels - Pet is at 255 itself by default leveling. It will not stop at 100 but continue to 255. Merc's level has been changed from 300 to 999 to be max. This will make hunting easier for the player.

6. Merc and Shue invisibility even on hunting maps. - The better part. Will be an option for Server Hosters to implement or not. Can be done to avoid lag issues.

7. Triple Bred Shues - Made it custom by myself. Not a real part of A3 but I feel there is not harm in releasing them with these files.

8. Fixed Server Messages - can be edited with an option from the GM Character - No more struggling to get the timed server messages working on the server.

Soon I'll post screenshots of the New GM Console being introduced into the game.

[Only Registered and Activated Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register...]

[iNs@nE]

Hey,

I am uploading here the A3 By-Pass Launcher especially made the Episode 5 client which will be uploaded in the future.

This is just the by-pass launcher. It will not act as an updater. In the future I will upload another patch which will replace this by-pass launcher with the updater.

Until then, this launcher can also be used a custom launcher for the 2.02 server. All those who wish to use the Episode 5 client in the future are requested to download this launcher as many of the strings have been edited and it will act as a glitch-less launcher for the 5.00 server files.

Here is the link:
[Only Registered and Activated Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register...]

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Update:

The Lotto Event and Dog Races are all tested and working great but there are quite a few glitches that need to be fixed with the servers. I'm working on them.

Will keep you all updated.

[iNs@nE]

Update: The New GM Console

The New GM Console which is a custom creation is gonna be an exclusive part of the 5.00 Server Files.

Here are a few features of the GM Console:

1. A new dialouge box in the game for the GM characters to work upon.
2. An already typed GM Command List for easier usage of GM Commands
3. In-game item-spawing along with custom option setting. (Yes. All the items can be set along with their options using this tool)
4. Ability to kick players off.
5. Ability to look at players base information and also the look of their characters.
6. All other manual GM Command works have now been made an automatic part of this Console.

The GM Command Console has been tested and is working without any glitches. My testers have confirmed it. I will run through the whole program once again just to avoid any future complications.

The GM Console v1 will be released along with the 5.00 server files but very soon later - the GM Console v2 will be released.

I am hoping to keep a live video box which will show the actions an active player on the GM screen which will give the GM's the ability to keep an eye on the player without having to follow them in hide mode.

I will soon post screenshots of the GM Console v1 here on RZ. Watch out for that.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Status:

Game Issues:

Maps: Created and Working
Events: Created and Working
OX Quiz Zone: Created and Working
Rubal's Castle: Under Construction

Server Issues:

Databases: Developed and Working
Login Server: Developed and Working. Threshold Limit 900.
Login Agent: Developed and Working
Main Server: Developed and Working
Account Server: Developed and Glitches (2)
Zone Server: Developed and Glitches (7)
Battle Server: Developed and Glitches (3)
TM Server: Developed and Working
CM Server: Under Development

I was able to fix a couple of glitches and this is the current status of the files. My next will be regarding the GM Console which is a whole custom feature and not a part of the real A3 Game but it will make job easier for the server admins.

[iNs@nE]

Here you go people.

The New 5.00 Zone Server.

It comes with a whole new look. I got real bored at the 2.02 layout so designed a new one as I was anyway coding the whole thing myself again.

[Only Registered and Activated Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register...]

Here it is. As I said

1. Lotto and Dog Races are Tested and Working Perfectly. So is the Tower Event.

2. CM Server is still not being accepted by my Zone. I need to work on that. Files will not be released until this is done.

3. Double Module is offered with this ZoneServer. You can set it load only the required stuff for 2.02 hosting or the total 5.00 hosting. It will be good for admins to choose this based upon the stuff they wanna host in their server.

4. GM Console is tested and working.

5. There is an Outer Console, a Portal available now.
- Outer Console : Change Zone Server options while its running.
- Portal : Look at Zone Statistics while its running.

:D ...Wish me luck with the rest of the files.

[iNs@nE]

Sorry for the delay people but the work is still going on on the server files. I am working day and night to fix up all the problems and get the CM Server working.

The expected date was 20th May and later but that will have to be delayed now. I'll keep you updated about the development here.

Keep watching.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Update:

Got it done a couple of days ago but didn't get time to post it up here. A major problem has been solved. I've got the CM server running and functioning but it keeps on crashing after a lil while of use. Trying to figure out if I made any coding error somewhere. Please wait up for further details.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

CM Server Status:

Castle Storage: Activated and Running
Castle Hide Out: Activated and Glitches
Thol System: Activated and Glitches
Nectran Tax Payment: Activated and Glitches
Nectran Take Over: Activated and Glitches
Thol Costume: Activated And Working

A few other glitches are present currently. Am working on it. Will keep posting updates about it.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

The First 5.00 File Release:

It will take quite sometime for the whole set of files to be released but I decided to release the ASD 7770 part of the server files.

Here is the link: [Only Registered and Activated Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register...]

The above launcher is a totally bug fixed DB Run Tool for A3 Server 5.00
It is also backwards compatible with the 2.02 server files and CAN be used with them.

I will release the 5.00 Databases shortly and this DB Tool can be used to run them after restoring them in SQL. This run tool can be used for all three of the databases 7770, 8880 and 9990 just by replacing the Login202 in the TDB.ini file by NEWASD.

Here is a screenshot explaining some of the new features of the new DB Run Tool:
[Only Registered and Activated Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register...]

NOTE: These files are exclusive for RaGEZONE Users only. If I do find these files being distributed else where, I will cease development of the server files. This is the one way I can repay Dan for all that he's done without his knowledge.. Please co-operate with me on this point.

If you got any doubts regarding this, please feel free to ask here.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Update:

I am creating another server called the Global Server which will make use of all the current ports to ensure the smooth running of the server. Until then, the same old ports will be used. I will edit the client and the server files to go that way.

This way the members will be able to launch just the global server directly. Those who are well acquainted with the working of the A3 Server can go part by part.

There is a real bad news guys - because of the high number of maps that are present and all the new stuff that being introduced - the server needs a minimum of 4GB RAM. I am trying to cut down on that value. Let's see how far I'll be able to drag it down.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Update:

The 5.00 Server has been tested and running smoothly with less lag on lot of servers. So I guess my aim for reducing lag is actually working out.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE.

[iNs@nE]

Update:

All Port Errors on CM Server have been cleared up. Now it's the glitches and few other minor factors that need to be fixed. Once that is done - I will test the CM Server and post an update here.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Update:

The 5.00 Login Server is bug free and has been coded to minimize lag issues. It's nearly completed. It will be available for your members by the end of this week. Look out for it.

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Let me please verify all the members to the following points.

No private server running out there is actually Episode 5. They are all Episode 3 with Episode 5 maps only. Nothing more. Episode 5 has a lot of new features that cannot be obtained without the total files.

Here are a few new features which will come along with the files.

• The Thol System implemented by the click of a button on the GM Console
• The CM Server which will enable access to the Castle on the server. Giving players to buy and sell b and etc.
• The new Story Line bosses will be present - Rabellu, Kwaon, Billmade and Rubal with real stats and not the fake ones.
• All the special quests will be implemented till Special Quest 5-2.
• New items will be implemented into the game along with the special event items as they were on the Japanese Server when it was existent.
• I am trying to implement a new report button for server administrators where they can directly mail me for any server side complications.
• The Tower of Desire will now be activated with a single click on the GM Console.
• Rubal's Castle is still under construction. I have just designed the way it works but haven't actually started the coding part for it. So I really wouldn't be able to say anything about it.
• The Hidden NPC's which are a part of Episode 3 and Episode 4 will be implemented. They will automatically become visible based on the favors of the character.
• The private hunting maps which are a part of the Episode 5 are also being implemented.

There are quite a few other stuff but I'll keep them as a surprise until I release the files.

I am very sorry about the delay in the release of the updates but I am very busy with stuff in real life and I would really like you all to co-operate with this point. I am trying to put in as much time as possible into it.

-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Update:

The Shop Point System has been added to the files. With the Shop Point system, the system administrators can leave the option of charging the players for a few particular items that can be later on bought from the NPC.

These items will be exclusive to the paid members only and no other normal member will be able to view the items in the shops except those who paid for them.

On registration, the members are given 4800 points.

The Items Introduced as Special Items are:

1. Storage Utility Ticket
2. The Ticket Of Judgement
3. The Traveler's Pouch
4. The Adventurer's Pouch
5. The Seal Of Silbadu
6. Random Skill Scroll
7. The Demon Stone
8. The Lower Cure
9. The Higher Cure
10. Mortification
11. Life Scroll
12. Higher Life Scroll
13. The Mahorna Scroll
14. Mercenary Resurrection Potion
15. Symbol of Demons 1 - Breath of Redyan
16. Symbol of Demons 2 - Pantoti
17. Symbol of Demons 3 - Ice Cruise
18. Symbol of Demons 4 - Fire Cruise
19. Symbol of Demons 5 - Lightning Cruise
20. Symbol of Demons 6 - Chaser
21. Symbol of Demons 7 - Mirage
22. Symbol of Demons 8 - Stone Skin

And lots lots more ...!!!

[iNs@nE]

Update:

Also added new town maps Sidohe and Brenlone along with the hidden NPC's which will be unlocked only on critical favor values.

Because all the work has been done using the basis of the Japanese and the Korean clients, the name translation are very accurate based on my time of gameplay in the Jap and the Korean servers.

Some of the new NPC's added are:

-- Sidohe --
1. Riplaka
2. Frail
3. Karugo
4. Kereberun
5. Borie
6. Broom

-- Brenlone --
1. Akie
2. Iyeru
3. Heerude
4. Lanibia
5. Nipaher

Thank You,
-- iNs@nE

[iNs@nE]

Update:

Well, A Perfectly working lag-free TM Server screenie here. Clicked it for someone who wanted to see so thought why not post it here too. Will save this thread from dying out. :icon6:

THE CM SERVER ERROR HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE TM SERVER. So relax.

Picture in Normal Thread!