Tutorial Improvement Project - Revision history

Talad: /* Setting information */

2012-04-20T08:29:54Z

Setting information

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	* learn how to get started with the quest chains (Xargon and Xenak)		* learn how to get started with the quest chains (Xargon and Xenak)

	OOC part (provided through goldman icons:		OOC part (provided through goldman icons):
			* clearly state the player will benefit by going through the tutorial (items/knowledge)
	* toolbar		* toolbar
	* movement		* movement

Talad: /* Setting information */

2012-04-20T08:28:53Z

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	* hp, mana, combat styles		* hp, mana, combat styles
	* glyph window		* glyph window
			* how to use /roll to roleplay certain events
	* ...		* ...

Talad: /* Overview of the changes */

2012-04-20T08:26:35Z

Overview of the changes

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	== Overview of the changes ==		== Overview of the changes ==

	* '''Make the tutorial an IC area.'''		* '''Make the tutorial an IC area for NPCs. All NPCs will be IC instead of OOC'''. For players the area will be their first try to be IC, and so we may expect them to speak OOC and ask for help.
	* Connect the tutorial area to the north-west door of hydlaa (the one to the left of Finara's door), so players can go there to help newbies. Players can re-enter in the tutorial area if they didn't finish it, or if they are flagged as "advisors" by GMs.		* Connect the tutorial area to the north-west door of hydlaa (the one to the left of Finara's door), so players can go there to help newbies. Players can re-enter in the tutorial area if they didn't finish it, or if they are flagged as "advisors" by GMs.
	* Spawn all new characters (also second and subsequent) in the tutorial, as it can be skipped with Xenak. This is to give them the chance to get the items provided in the tutorial		* Spawn all new characters (also second and subsequent) in the tutorial, as it can be skipped with Xenak. This is to give them the chance to get the items provided in the tutorial

Talad at 08:11, 20 April 2012

2012-04-20T08:11:15Z

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	* '''Make the tutorial an IC area.'''		* '''Make the tutorial an IC area.'''
	* Connect the tutorial area to the north-west door of hydlaa (the one to the left of Finara's door), so players can go there to help newbies		* Connect the tutorial area to the north-west door of hydlaa (the one to the left of Finara's door), so players can go there to help newbies. Players can re-enter in the tutorial area if they didn't finish it, or if they are flagged as "advisors" by GMs.
	* Spawn all new characters (also second and subsequent) ~~int~~ the tutorial, as it can be skipped with Xenak. This is to give them the chance to get the items provided in the tutorial		* Spawn all new characters (also second and subsequent) in the tutorial, as it can be skipped with Xenak. This is to give them the chance to get the items provided in the tutorial
	* Move all OOC explanations to the tutorial pop up windows (gold man icon) and have the NPCs only speak IC. (pawsTutorialWindow, TutorialManager)		* Move all OOC explanations to the tutorial pop up windows (gold man icon) and have the NPCs only speak IC. (pawsTutorialWindow, TutorialManager)
	* There should be a way to trigger the tutorial hint from quest text, so for example Neave will ask to use the furnace, and the pop up will be sent. Another way is to use proximity triggers (like we do for achievements)		* There should be a way to trigger the tutorial hint from quest text, so for example Neave will ask to use the furnace, and the pop up will be sent. Another way is to use proximity triggers (like we do for achievements)

Talad at 07:54, 20 April 2012

2012-04-20T07:54:34Z

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	* '''Make the tutorial an IC area.'''		* '''Make the tutorial an IC area.'''
	* Connect the tutorial area to the north-west door of hydlaa (the one to the left of Finara's door), so players can go there to help newbies		* Connect the tutorial area to the north-west door of hydlaa (the one to the left of Finara's door), so players can go there to help newbies
	* ~~Have~~ all new characters ~~go through~~ the tutorial, as it can be skipped		* Spawn all new characters (also second and subsequent) int the tutorial, as it can be skipped with Xenak. This is to give them the chance to get the items provided in the tutorial
	* Move all OOC explanations to the tutorial pop up windows (gold man icon) and have the NPCs only speak IC. (pawsTutorialWindow, TutorialManager)		* Move all OOC explanations to the tutorial pop up windows (gold man icon) and have the NPCs only speak IC. (pawsTutorialWindow, TutorialManager)
	* There should be a way to trigger the tutorial hint from quest text, so for example Neave will ask to use the furnace, and the pop up will be sent. Another way is to use proximity triggers (like we do for achievements)		* There should be a way to trigger the tutorial hint from quest text, so for example Neave will ask to use the furnace, and the pop up will be sent. Another way is to use proximity triggers (like we do for achievements)

Talad: /* Setting information */

2012-04-19T22:41:27Z

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	'''Information we want to provide in the tutorial'''		'''Information we want to provide in the tutorial'''

	We want the player to :		IC part - We want the player to :

	* realize he is in a big city (Abelia)		* realize he is in a big city (Abelia)
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	* learn basic of magic (Orphia)		* learn basic of magic (Orphia)
	* learn how to get started with the quest chains (Xargon and Xenak)		* learn how to get started with the quest chains (Xargon and Xenak)

			OOC part (provided through goldman icons:
			* toolbar
			* movement
			* stats skills
			* quests
			* hp, mana, combat styles
			* glyph window
			* ...

	== Step by step tutorial walkthrough ==		== Step by step tutorial walkthrough ==

Talad: /* Setting information */

2012-04-19T22:40:09Z

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	We want the player to :		We want the player to :

	* realize he is in a big city		* realize he is in a big city (Abelia)
	* realize he is in a giant cavern called Yliakum		* realize he is in a giant cavern called Yliakum (Abelia)
	* know a bit about the different races, through the introduction of the characters (stonhammer, ynwnn, klyros, dermorian)		* know a bit about the different races, through the introduction of the characters (stonhammer, ynwnn, klyros, dermorian) (all chars)
	* understand the Octarchy is the government and they are mobilizing for something		* understand the Octarchy is the government and they are mobilizing for something (Neave)
	* understand what are the Stone Labyrinths and there are invasions coming in		* understand what are the Stone Labyrinths and there are invasions coming in (Ibhaar)
	* learn basics of healing/cooking		* learn basics of healing/cooking (Abelia)
	* learn basic of crafting		* learn basic of crafting (Neave)
	* learn basic of fighting		* learn basic of fighting (Ibhaar)
	* learn basic of magic		* learn basic of magic (Orphia)
	* learn how to get started with the quest chains		* learn how to get started with the quest chains (Xargon and Xenak)

	== Step by step tutorial walkthrough ==		== Step by step tutorial walkthrough ==

Talad: /* Setting information */

2012-04-19T22:37:58Z

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	* realize he is in a giant cavern called Yliakum		* realize he is in a giant cavern called Yliakum
	* know a bit about the different races, through the introduction of the characters (stonhammer, ynwnn, klyros, dermorian)		* know a bit about the different races, through the introduction of the characters (stonhammer, ynwnn, klyros, dermorian)
	* ~~...~~		* understand the Octarchy is the government and they are mobilizing for something
			* understand what are the Stone Labyrinths and there are invasions coming in
			* learn basics of healing/cooking
			* learn basic of crafting
			* learn basic of fighting
			* learn basic of magic
			* learn how to get started with the quest chains

	== Step by step tutorial walkthrough ==		== Step by step tutorial walkthrough ==

Talad at 22:08, 19 April 2012

2012-04-19T22:08:56Z

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	* If a player wants to skip the tutorial, he has to speak with Xenak and prove that he knows Hydlaa already (simple questions), in that case Xenak will allow him to go away but giving him anyway the pointers of the major guilds he has to contact next.		* If a player wants to skip the tutorial, he has to speak with Xenak and prove that he knows Hydlaa already (simple questions), in that case Xenak will allow him to go away but giving him anyway the pointers of the major guilds he has to contact next.


			'''Information we want to provide in the tutorial'''

			We want the player to :

			* realize he is in a big city
			* realize he is in a giant cavern called Yliakum
			* know a bit about the different races, through the introduction of the characters (stonhammer, ynwnn, klyros, dermorian)
			* ...

	== Step by step tutorial walkthrough ==		== Step by step tutorial walkthrough ==

Talad: /* Overview of the changes */

2012-04-18T14:20:57Z

Overview of the changes

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	* There should be a way to trigger the tutorial hint from quest text, so for example Neave will ask to use the furnace, and the pop up will be sent. Another way is to use proximity triggers (like we do for achievements)		* There should be a way to trigger the tutorial hint from quest text, so for example Neave will ask to use the furnace, and the pop up will be sent. Another way is to use proximity triggers (like we do for achievements)
	* All text from tutorial hints should go into help.xml so the player can always review it at later date.		* All text from tutorial hints should go into help.xml so the player can always review it at later date.
	* Change "Letter of a Friend" item to "Octarchy call to action!". Change the text so it reflects the request from the Octarchy to take action.		* Change "Letter of a Friend" item to "Octarchy call to action!". Change the text so it reflects the request from the Octarchy to take action. (Xenak quests item to be changed)

	See below for setting information on the place and all chars		See below for setting information on the place and all chars


	== Setting information ==		== Setting information ==