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Post by t0pel on Aug 21, 2017 20:59:38 GMT
Hello Lone Wolf fans, I have developed an android playing aid software for the Lone Wolf New Order series. To my knowledge, there is currently no other app that allows you to play this last part of the series, since most other applications start from book 1, and either have not yet reached the last series or they don’t even plan to. I know this last series is not as popular as the previous ones, but I still think it is pretty good, and that it is important to preserve it in an app form. You can download the app from Google Play. It is completely free without any in-app purchases. Currently, the first two books are fully playable, and I want to continue adding more books to the app over time. You can find more info on the app landing page. If the app crashes for any reason, you will be able to send me a report when you start the app again. If you spot any other bug, please report it here, I will try and fix it ASAP. I hope you enjoy the app. t0pel |
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Post by Nym90 on Aug 23, 2017 18:13:52 GMT
Great app! I'm really enjoying replaying the New Order series via it. It's overall very well done. I just have a couple of suggestions if you don't mind.
It would be nice if it would be possible to "deselect" choices after selecting them in case of a mistake or changing one's mind. For example, when choosing your initial Grand Master Disciplines, there is no way to remove a selected discipline after selection. Likewise when picking up or purchasing items.
I would also suggest that you consider whether allowing five Grand Master Disciplines to be chosen instead of four in the Voyage of the Moonstone in accordance with changes made to the new collector's editions. Perhaps the reader could be given the option to go with only four disciplines in accordance with the original books or five as is now offered in the new collector's edition.
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Post by t0pel on Aug 24, 2017 19:32:33 GMT
Hi, I am really glad you like the app!
As for the suggestions, I can easily implement the deselection during character creation, so I will do that for the next release. For the item purchase it might be a bit harder, but I will definately do it at some point.
It is very interesting that you are allowed to choose 5 disciplines in the collector's editions, I did not know about that. I will take a look at how hard it would be to implement this, it will require some testing. Do you still start as a Kai Grand Master Senior or is the ranking different? And are there any other notable changes? I can't seem to find any details about these editions online.
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Post by Nym90 on Aug 24, 2017 19:44:34 GMT
I noticed what appears to be a bug in Voyage of the Moonstone. Early in the book I was able to use my bow, but later on after the Dromodon fight (when I have to give up my bow and then get it back after winning) I wasn't able to use it again, even though I had arrows. I even tried equipping the bow as my primary weapon and still the choices to use it were greyed out. Specifically I couldn't use it against either of the Deathstalkers due to this. Those were the only two times I would've been given the option to use it after the Dromodon fight so I am assuming that might have been the cause of it no longer being able to be used.
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Post by t0pel on Aug 24, 2017 19:49:02 GMT
Ok, I will check that out, thank you.
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Post by Nym90 on Aug 29, 2017 23:42:31 GMT
The issue with not being given the option of using the bow happened in Buccaneers of Shadaki as well a few times, mostly in the second half of the book (after getting equipment confiscated by Sesketera).
I also noticed after getting my equipment back that my quivers were empty. I thought at first that was causing the problem, but even after acquiring some arrows later in the adventure I still couldn't use the bow.
Also, the book was unwinnable due to not getting the option to answer the final riddle. I was only given the choice of not being able to answer it but no option was given to submit an answer. I had the riddle about the number of rulers of Suhn (haven't gotten the other riddle to see if it happens with that one as well).
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Post by t0pel on Aug 30, 2017 7:42:35 GMT
Thank you for your help, I will fix the issues today, and release a new version. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Post by Nym90 on Aug 30, 2017 15:14:11 GMT
No worries, I'm enjoying playing the books, and it's perfectly understandable to have some bugs in early software versions.
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Post by t0pel on Aug 31, 2017 6:49:35 GMT
I have just released a new version (1.4.0) which should fix these issues:
- Fixed an issue with bow not being usable after Dromodon fight
- The riddle from book 2 section 107 can now be answered correctly
- License text can now be displayed on all devices
- You can now deselect disciplines and items during character creation
- Splash screen now has the correct aspect ratio
- Various other tweaks and improvements
Your bow should now be working, but if you find another one during your adventure, you might want switch it for the one you have, because the one you got back after Dromodon fight is an old version of the item. But the only difference is that the new one will not be quippable, which is the correct behavior.
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Post by Nym90 on Aug 31, 2017 17:23:52 GMT
Thanks for the quick fix! I will try it out in the next few days and let you know if there are any other problems.
I agree that bows should not be equippable since they can never be used in close combat. For that reason you could just ignore (from a game mechanics standpoint) the text about losing your bow before the Dromodon fight and then getting it back later since there is no practical effect on gameplay.
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Post by Nym90 on Aug 31, 2017 17:25:59 GMT
One other issue I noticed is that endurance points aren't fully restored at the beginning of book 22. It is standard practice for endurance to always be fully restored at the beginning of every Lone Wolf book and I don't see why New Order would be an exception. From a story standpoint we can assume that the Elder Magi fully heal us during our stay in Elzian.
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Post by t0pel on Aug 31, 2017 19:22:48 GMT
Yes, you are right, I wanted to change that, but forgot about it completely... It was an easy fix, so I uploaded a new version to the store, you can just update the app again.
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Post by t0pel on Sept 6, 2017 7:58:29 GMT
I have just released version 1.4.2 that fixes some bugs:
- Curing and Deliverance now work correctly in subsequent adventures
- All weapons are now displayed when changing weapons in a fight
- Fixed a bug that sometimes occured when pressing execute round button rapidly
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Post by Nym90 on Sept 6, 2017 15:52:32 GMT
Awesome. I will check it out. I was compiling a list of issues I was noticing and will replay and let you know if any remain. I have just released version 1.4.2 that fixes some bugs: - Curing and Deliverance now work correctly in subsequent adventures - All weapons are now displayed when changing weapons in a fight - Fixed a bug that sometimes occured when pressing execute round button rapidly |
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Post by Urza on Sept 22, 2017 0:25:55 GMT
Love these books! I noticed midway through the 1st book, that my endurance points stopped healing (should be 1pt/page I think)
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