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[Neonivek]

That is only vaguely what I am refering to.

For example one of my suggestions was that a god could have many roles and jobs that they could deligate on a creature.

For example Hades has to protect the underworld and he deligated Cerberous to do it. Thus making it Cerberous' job. (Alright that isn't EXACTLY what happened... but you know what I mean)

That and for creatures whom are not gods to fill in roles that gods are not doing. For example the Three Fates.

Though I guess this brings up gods who are too invested to take followers such as Atlas the Titan.

[Jamini]

A few months since I've posted here, and tons of changes have come about. Things are sounding like they are shaping up nicely, and I'm still as excited as before.

Though I know the direct numbers are misleading, I did just do a swift direct comparison of the number of completed items to the number or unfinished items. Estimating depending on color for items that were listed as partially implemented (either 1/2 or 1/3). Assuming everything on the list is equally important, equally time-consuming to code, and will remain in the next release... we have approximately  110.5 of 189 items complete on the list, or 58.6%



Not knowing toady, some of those items will take next to no time at all when he gets to them. However, even at that it's still depressing how much there is yet to go.

Either way, I'm still eagerly waiting for the next release. Good luck, keep up your Beyond Quality work.

[Footkerchief]

110.5 of 189 items complete on the list, or 58.6%

Keep in mind that the List doesn't include the first four months of work on this release.  Assuming work was going just as fast those four months, it's more like 70%.  That predicts a November release, which... is maybe slightly farther off than I'd estimate, but not by much.  Anyway, yeah, it's just number games.  The only real prediction I'd make is that it's at least two months away.

[Neonivek]

Well it also doesn't include the things that were added but not to the list while he was working and things that arn't going to be done for this release.

[ArkDelgato]

After taking a step back and looking at all the features that will be added with this release, it almost feels unreal.

The game itself will be almost completely changed with the body raw's, which further allows crazy modding work, and the squads and medical care will give the player a fighting chance against the crazy monsters players make (chicken liver colossus anyone?)

And the spoiler area is just sounding so fun.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

I AM JOEY DELMONSTROSITY.
I HAVE FIFTEEN EYES, TWELVE CLAWS AND TWO HALF-BRAINS.
MY HEART IS WROUGHT IRON.
IN 24 I STRUCK DOWN ICONIC HERO JR., WHO NEVER SAW A GREATER EVIL THAN ME!

PREPARE TO DIE.

[Mel_Vixen]

^

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This brings up the question if this ancient horrors can breed by themselfs or willthey be to unique? Do they anyway have a gender?

Heh i can also see the new Ancient horros being part of some kind of Demonologics in certain religions. It would be nice if they could be tied in Religions in some or another way.

[Footkerchief]

^

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

This brings up the question if this ancient horrors can breed by themselfs or willthey be to unique? Do they anyway have a gender?

Heh i can also see the new Ancient horros being part of some kind of Demonologics in certain religions. It would be nice if they could be tied in Religions in some or another way.

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The spoiler called them "mega-beast style," and Toady mentioned a few posts up that they're created at worldgen.  So it seems likely they won't reproduce.  I bet some of them will have gender, though.

[Dakk]

Well a little bit gaming and Story-telling theory: The more things you rename in one or another way the less understandable becomes your Story to the reader/player. A extreme example would be "A borgly borgle borgles his borgle around."

If toady writes "Bunny-man" or maybe "Fox-man" everyone understands that a anthropomorphic Animal is meant. If he would write "Usagi" or "Kitzune" (the Bunny- and Fox-people from japanese Myth) most people would plainly think "wtf? what are these things?".

You could thought include these Race-names in language files for example so your cat-people call themselfs "Basts".

Also i wouldnt call them Moreau-ian creatures as long we dont get more about their origin from threetoe. DF's Animalman dont show any form of degeneration in comparsion to the "Moreau-ian creatures" they even develop weapons in the next version.
And hey with magics i wouldnt be surprised if some elven druids, human shamans or whatever morphed by free will in Animal-men.

IF I WERE A DEEP ONECARPMAN...

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFzdIaBnckg&feature=related

[Strife26]

I'll be happy as long as there's an update by Christmas.


Halloween or Thanksgiving would be fine too though.


"What, why would I be shopping on Black Friday? The new DF is out!!!!!!!!!!!"

[Leafsnail]

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It would be nice if random demons tied into mythology.  So, say some hideous beast with 6 wings, 5 arms, three of which have graspers, a few tentacles and the ability to breath fire comes and slays a few people early on, then priests may refer to "The great evil of (insert monster name here) who had (insert a few features here).  Could be slightly distorted too, and maybe there could be legends created if such a beast were struck down.

[Tormy]

110.5 of 189 items complete on the list, or 58.6%

Keep in mind that the List doesn't include the first four months of work on this release.  Assuming work was going just as fast those four months, it's more like 70%.  That predicts a November release, which... is maybe slightly farther off than I'd estimate, but not by much.  Anyway, yeah, it's just number games.  The only real prediction I'd make is that it's at least two months away.

Ow...November?  .. and a like 5-6 months ago we thought that we can play with the new version in ~may 2009. Ah well, patience is a virtue! 

[Granite26]

Not right now it's not

[umiman]

Yeah. Everyone's really jonesing for the new release. If something isn't done soon, chaos will ensue.

[jamoecw]

110.5 of 189 items complete on the list, or 58.6%

Keep in mind that the List doesn't include the first four months of work on this release.  Assuming work was going just as fast those four months, it's more like 70%.  That predicts a November release, which... is maybe slightly farther off than I'd estimate, but not by much.  Anyway, yeah, it's just number games.  The only real prediction I'd make is that it's at least two months away.

Ow...November?  .. and a like 5-6 months ago we thought that we can play with the new version in ~may 2009. Ah well, patience is a virtue! 

my original estimate was december of this year, my current prediction is january of next year, unless toady decides to cut stuff to get it out in december, frankly i'd prefer to wait a month.

[sonerohi]

Well, it's really for nought, because it's gonna be out when it's out. All we've had to do is read the tantalizing updates on the devlog. Toady has actually had to bust his ass to code the sections that he then has to write tantalizing updates about. Besides, if you really want to see patience, sign up for a turn at Eternal Halls fort.