Old Skill System

[Alekian]

Hey, guys.

I am making a private server, and I would like to revert back to the old skill system, where you level up your skills by using them -- Not with points. Naturally, something like this would be found in the source, which I have access to. Anyone know roughly what file I need to look at/how to change it? Thanks!

Alekian

 

[Mootie]

Hey, guys.

I am making a private server, and I would like to revert back to the old skill system, where you level up your skills by using them -- Not with points. Naturally, something like this would be found in the source, which I have access to. Anyone know roughly what file I need to look at/how to change it? Thanks!

Alekian

I don't believe it's still in source... Most things from before v7 were deleted. It's still possible to code in, but I don't believe it would be very easy. IMO the system is kinda ****, unless you prevent players from leaving a key held down overnight & macros.

 

[GlaphanKing]

the idea was to use the pxp as a way of deterring spammers. you can see how that went over.

basically, you use a skill and you gain exp on that skill while also racking up pxp or penalty experience. once the meter is filled up you can no longer receive exp for that skill and need to kill a monster to lower the meter. the higher you go the more monsters needed to quell the meter. It forces you to actually use the skill instead of spamming it but people still found a way to take advantage of it.

In most opinions the post v6/7 system is total **** because it hinders skill training. Most MMOs don't use that system at all or anymore. Hell, modern games like Skyrim encourage skill training, like constantly using magic or attacking with one or two handed swords, etc. Its still a great system to use regardless of what a handful of people say. People still love this system because if done right you can max out aoe skills early and max out all other skills.

However, you may have to manually code. It should be noted that there are still PxP tables in the Exp definition header. Use that as a guide. I do believe they left the skill exp table in as well. You would have to look in the res files for it. Not sure which. Its not hard to code it but getting it genuinely authentic may prove hard.

good luck.

 

[Alekian]

Thanks for getting back to me! I will have a look and see what I can do. Maybe some people hate the old skill system, and I respect that. Indeed it was easy to take advantage of also. But if played out right, I think it could be quite successful. Only reason I'm asking, is because I'm sort of changing a lot of things in our server. We deleted all of the maps and such, monsters, etc. and are working from the ground up. I just thought that the old skill system would be nice to bring back. Thanks again!

-Alekian