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A gift to you - The KAG Instruction Booklet

Discussion in 'Classes & Mechanics' started by SirSalami, Sep 18, 2011.

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  1. ShadowFire2010

    ShadowFire2010 Haxor

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    Im so sorry neat i did not see the option next time I willl edit :)

    edit: findude stop trying to cause trouble it was a reply to neat so please dont hate
     
    ShadowFire2010, Nov 19, 2011
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  2. SirLanceAlittle

    SirLanceAlittle KAG Guard Tester

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    Was that a little Easter egg I found?

    I don't like my eggs tasting of Zombie.

    "Blarhgh!"
     
    SirLanceAlittle, Nov 22, 2011
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  3. 1eleven

    1eleven Shipwright

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    pretty awesome
     
    1eleven, Nov 22, 2011
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  4. potatomcwhiskey

    potatomcwhiskey Undercover Griefer Donator Tester

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    I must say this is an absolutely excellent piece of work.

    Are you planning to keep it updated as the KAG developement continues, if theres a point you no longer want to maintain it would you be ok handing the work on to someone else for them to keep this alive? Its a brilliant addition to KAGs community and I'd be shocked if the developers didn't make it a De-Facto official manual.

    I will say though the text could use some work perhaps, I'm having a little trouble reading it in 1440x900.
     
    potatomcwhiskey, Nov 23, 2011
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  5. unwoundpath

    unwoundpath Arsonist

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    Wow, this is very well done. I salute you SirSalami!
     
    unwoundpath, Nov 24, 2011
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  6. sj67

    sj67 Greg hunter

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    I tip my hat to you good sir, and a job well done. :)
     
    sj67, Nov 24, 2011
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  7. illu

    illu En Garde! Donator Tester

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    The current test build already includes this manual.

    As always, my thoughts and corrections:
    • navigation on the top right: I would replace "Beginning" with "Front Page" and "End" with "Back Page".
    • page I: Remove the first "CONTROLS", it's redundant.
    • page III: Keep in mind that the menus will change heavily in the next build (check out the latest test build).
    • page IV:
      - Replace "bulding" with "building".
      - Make sure all of the knights and archer images are exactly on the black line. Might sound a bit picky but otherwise it looks like some of them are floating.
    • page V: Replace "Fortress" with "Tent".
    • page XIII:
      - Replace "three-fold" with "threefold".
      - Replace "hard-work" with "hard work".
    • page XXIII: Maybe better use the terminology Geti mentioned here. People should be aware that the "Premium"-version will be the full version of the game not just a minor addition with some extra goodies.
    • On pages V to VI and XIX to XXII you use another font to describe the small images. I'm not sure which font is better but try to use one font for every "explanation purpose" (for example compare the font on page XIV with the one on page XXII.) Makes it look more consistent.
    @SirSalami: Since everyone is going to have a local copy of the manual in future do you still plan to finish the hosted version with the editing possibility? That would make it much easier to correct small typos and such.
     
    illu, Nov 26, 2011
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  8. massivebacon

    massivebacon Shopkeep Stealer

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    This is great! There should be some way to get this to new players without them having to see the forums to see it.
     
    massivebacon, Dec 1, 2011
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  9. Mathewson

    Mathewson Shopkeep Stealer

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    which programs where used for this? how do you want to integrated a submit post (translations) for flash?
    I'm very interested in this.
     
    Mathewson, Dec 16, 2011
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  10. Strathos

    Strathos KAG Guard Tester

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    At this point, I know KAG pretty well. Yet, I keep going back to the manual. Reading it with the lovely menu music really brings a feeling of epicness.
    This is an excellent job and a great contribution to KAG : )
     
    Strathos, Dec 23, 2011
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  11. SirSalami

    SirSalami THD Team THD Team Administrator

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    Update time! The online manual has been updated to reflect the changes coming in build 161. The in-game manual will be updated with the game soon. Original post has been updated. Hooray, i'm ahead of the game for once! :)

    Changelist:
    - Most of Illu's suggestions / corrections have been made (Thank you so much Illu, you should have a job as an editor!)
    - Updated "Main Menu" page to reflect new design.
    - Updated "Gametypes" page. "Singleplayer" changed to "Solo". Added "Sandbox". Reduced CTF description. Moved tent explanation here. Other minor changes.
    - Updated "Construction" page with new block menu.
    - Updated "Basic Blocks" page. Removed structures, added workshop block. Updated door sprite and cost. Other minor changes.
    - Structures pg.1 has been changed to "Workshops". Explains new workshop functionality in detail.
    - Structures pg.2 has been changed to "Siege Equipment". Explains what the siege workshop is, what it can make, and their costs. Catapult description reduced and placed here.
    - Added MM and Geti's in-game characters to the "Credits" page.

    The hosted version is completely database driven and very easy to edit now (has been since last version actually). If you'd like to see how it works or make some edits, i'd be more than happy to show you how!

    All of the graphics work was done exclusively in photoshop. The web-stuff isn't flash, but is all custom built using PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL. The content can easily be translated by you (or others that may be interested) EXCEPT for the captions under each image, as they are actually part of the image itself. I'm trying to figure out a way to render the captions dynamically but it's turning out to be kind-of tough. You, and the others who've already shown interest, will be the 1st to know when it's ready for translation! Thank you for the offer!

    Strathos, you're too kind! It's statements like yours that make all the time i've spent on this, more than worth-while. My inspiration has always been some of the great matches we had together, way back in the beginning. Thank You!!!
     
    SirSalami, Jan 5, 2012
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  12. Salted

    Salted Bison Rider

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    @SirSalami, thank you for your work.

    Just want to point out that amount of resources needed to convert workshops (build 264) is wrong
     
    Salted, Jan 6, 2012
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  13. IloveElectro

    IloveElectro Base Burner

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    Yeah I saw it too at the last page ! The zombie animation ! And nice new version Salami ;)
     
    IloveElectro, Jan 14, 2012
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  14. Lizardheim

    Lizardheim Shopkeep Stealer

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    Only thing awkward about this is that you can't press the pages in the list to get to a certain chapter.
    Other than that nice job!
     
    Lizardheim, Feb 11, 2012
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  15. ParaLogia

    ParaLogia tired Administrator Global Moderator Forum Moderator Tester Official Server Admin

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    I'm sorry if I am stupid/nooby, but I don't understand this diagram on XV. how is the bottom left structure not supported? Are you unable to build like that, or are you simply saying that it's not recommended?
     

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  16. SirSalami

    SirSalami THD Team THD Team Administrator

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    Good eye ParaLogia!

    The diagram was accurate in a very old build of this game. Now it's simply more of a suggestion. However, there are some blocks which still act like this, such as ladders.

    I honestly miss the days when the diagram was true as there was no such thing as a sky-bridge without proper supports back then. :(

    Perhaps i'll grudgingly update it soon. ;)

    Sadly that can't be done without removing the ability to turn pages by clicking on them. Each page is essentially a big link and makes actual (normal) links embedded in the page not function. The only way to resolve this is to make arrows or something beside each page for turning, which i didn't like.
     
    SirSalami, Feb 14, 2012
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  17. Khombhat

    Khombhat Shopkeep Stealer

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    What an awesome Contribution!
    This should be packaged with the game itself and updated as needed.
     
    Khombhat, Feb 20, 2012
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  18. Vanguarde

    Vanguarde 'Most Hated' 2013

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    Update coming for zombie mode?
     
    Vanguarde, Mar 3, 2012
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  19. Shadlington

    Shadlington THD Team THD Team Administrator Global Moderator

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    SirSalami is well aware of the need for updates in light of the changes :p
     
    Shadlington, Mar 3, 2012
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  20. Creille

    Creille Base Burner

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    This is an amazing piece of work great work :D I reckon the manual if the game is ever available in store would be perfect :)
     
    Creille, Mar 12, 2012
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