This is a graphical game, mobs should not look similar if they are not.  If  you want everyone to right click and read a description just impliment a /consider command like many old dikuMUDs have.

Quote from: vedrit on July 24, 2007, 08:30:27 pm

*Sigh* I hate MACs...(No offence to anyone that loves them, I just prefer PCs.)

You have an Intel mac, why don't you dual boot or erase the Mac OS completely and turn it into Wintel box. It's entirely the same thing as if you would have gotten a High end Dell or HP, just with the added Apple Kernal allowing you boot the Mac OS. Windows and all assiciate programes will ignore it.

Yeah and then you have to pay for a Windows XP license.  Better do what I did and install Fedora 7 dusl boot.

This is the debug output from runing on my macboork pro core dua with radeon mobility 1600
I hade to power off the system after it locked up.

Crystal Space for MacOS/X 1.1.0 [MacOS/X-x86-GCC]
Ported to MacOS/X by Eric Sunshine <sunshine@sunshineco.com>


planeshift.application.client:
  PlaneShift Crystal Blue
  This game uses Crystal Space Engine created by Jorrit and others
  1.1.0 [MacOS/X-x86-GCC]
     237 LOG_ANY flag deactivated with no filter.
     237 LOG_WEATHER flag deactivated with no filter.
     237 LOG_SPAWN flag deactivated with no filter.
     237 LOG_CELPERSIST flag deactivated with no filter.
     237 LOG_PAWS flag deactivated with no filter.
     237 LOG_GROUP flag deactivated with no filter.
     237 LOG_CHEAT flag deactivated with no filter.
     237 LOG_LINMOVE flag deactivated with no filter.
     237 LOG_SPELLS flag deactivated with no filter.
     237 LOG_NEWCHAR flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_SUPERCLIENT flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_EXCHANGES flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_ADMIN flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_STARTUP flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_CHARACTER flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_CONNECTIONS flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_CHAT flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_NET flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_LOAD flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_NPC flag deactivated with no filter.
     238 LOG_TRADE flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_SOUND flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_COMBAT flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_SKILLXP flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_QUESTS flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_SCRIPT flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_MARRIAGE flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_MESSAGES flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_CACHE flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_PETS flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_USER flag deactivated with no filter.
     239 LOG_LOOT flag deactivated with no filter.
     240 LOG_DUELS flag deactivated with no filter.
     240 LOG_TRIBES flag deactivated with no filter.
     240 All LOGS are off.
Mounting skin: /this/art/skins/default.zip
Mounting skin: /planeshift/art/skins/base/client_base.zip
  psEngine initialized.
Using fontsize 16 for resolution 1024x768

crystalspace.maploader.parse.image:
  Could not open image file 'tlo-ke_1.dds' on VFS!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.texture:
  Couldn't load image 'tlo-ke_1.dds', using error texture instead!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.image:
  Could not open image file '/planeshift/items/spoon_wooden01a.dds' on VFS!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.texture:
  Couldn't load image '/planeshift/items/spoon_wooden01a.dds', using error
  texture instead!
WARNING! Object 'spikes_01' is not closed!
WARNING! Object '_s_stairs_01' is not closed!
WARNING! Object 'spikes_02' is not closed!
WARNING! Object 'spikes_04' is not closed!
WARNING! Object 'spikes_06' is not closed!
WARNING! Object '_s_sigil_03' is not closed!
...

crystalspace.graphics3d.shader.fixed:
  Multitexture units: whopping 8

planeshift.application.client:
  PSLoader: step 2: success

crystalspace.pluginmgr.loadplugin:
  could not load plugin 'crystalspace.decal.manager'

crystalspace.plugin.load:
  Couldn't load plugin with class 'crystalspace.decal.manager'!

planeshift_effects:
  No decal plugin.
 
  Problem with an effect obj in: decal/shadow
 

crystalspace.maploader.parse.image:
  Could not open image file '/this/art/effects/target.dds' on VFS!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.texture:
  Could not load texture 'target', using checkerboard instead
  [node: library,textures,texture(name=target)]

crystalspace.maploader.parse.library:
  Could not open library file '/this/art/effects/electro.part' on VFS!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.image:
  Could not open image file '/this/art/effects/deathmarkinvert2.dds' on VFS!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.texture:
  Could not load texture 'deathmark', using checkerboard instead
  [node: library,textures,texture(name=deathmark)]

crystalspace.maploader.parse.image:
  Could not open image file 'dragonmark' on VFS!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.texture:
  Couldn't load image 'dragonmark', using error texture instead!

planeshift.application.client:
  PSLoader: step 3: success
  PSLoader: step 4: success

crystalspace.maploader.parse.image:
  Could not open image file 'bamboo01.dds' on VFS!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.texture:
  Could not load texture 'bamboo01.dds', using checkerboard instead
  [node: world,textures,texture(name=bamboo01.dds)]

crystalspace.maploader.parse.image:
  Could not open image file 'Oja_Details01.dds' on VFS!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.texture:
  Could not load texture 'Oja_Details01.dds', using checkerboard instead
  [node: world,textures,texture(name=Oja_Details01.dds)]

crystalspace.maploader.parse.image:
  Could not open image file 'bb_shute01.dds' on VFS!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.texture:
  Could not load texture 'bb_shute01.dds', using checkerboard instead
  [node: world,textures,texture(name=bb_shute01.dds)]

crystalspace.maploader.parse.image:
  Could not open image file 'sandstone02.dds' on VFS!

crystalspace.maploader.parse.texture:
  Could not load texture 'sandstone02.dds', using checkerboard instead
  [node: world,textures,texture(name=sandstone02.dds)]

crystalspace.engine.warning:
  Couldn't load cached lighting for 919 object(s). Use -relight to calculate
  lighting:
      _f_hall01Md01_03
      _f_hall01Lg01_20
      _f_hall01Lg01_21
      _f_hall01intersect01_02
      ...
Map arena loaded successfully in 4524ms
   39362 <src/client/psclientdr.cpp:240 HandleStatsUpdate>
   39362 Stat request failed because CelClient not ready for 11475
   39362 <src/client/psclientdr.cpp:240 HandleStatsUpdate>
   39362 Stat request failed because CelClient not ready for 11475
  Couldn't load cached lighting for 29 object(s). Use -relight to calculate
  lighting:
      _s_hall01Lg01_24
      _s_hall01Lg01_25
      _s_hall01Lg01_26
      _s_Hall01LgGrill01_01
      ...
Map hyarena loaded successfully in 162ms

planeshift.application.client:
  PSLoader: step 5: success
Inventory setup
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_16.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_17.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_18.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_19.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_20.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_21.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_22.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_23.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_24.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_25.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_26.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_27.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_28.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_29.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_30.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_31.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_32.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_33.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_34.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_35.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_36.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_37.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_38.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_39.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_40.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_41.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_42.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_43.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_44.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_45.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_46.
Subscribing bulk slot to invslot_47.
   40425 <src/common/paws/pawstexturemanager.cpp:414 CreateTexture>
   40425 Could not open image: >/paws/real_skin/buttons/popup/popup_divorce.png<
   40425 <src/common/paws/pawswidget.cpp:517 LoadAttributes>
   40425 GUI image 'ButtonDivorce' not found.
   40425
   40425 <src/common/paws/pawstexturemanager.cpp:414 CreateTexture>
   40425 Could not open image: >/paws/real_skin/buttons/popup/popup_marry.png<
   40425 <src/common/paws/pawswidget.cpp:517 LoadAttributes>
   40425 GUI image 'ButtonMarriage' not found.
   40425
  PSLoader: step 6: success
   41158 <src/client/psclientdr.cpp:204 HandleDeadReckon>
   41158 Got DR message for unknown entity 11345.
   41189 <src/client/psclientdr.cpp:204 HandleDeadReckon>
   41189 Got DR message for unknown entity 11345.
   41189 <src/client/psclientdr.cpp:204 HandleDeadReckon>
   41189 Got DR message for unknown entity 11345.

crystalspace.font.server.multiplexer:
  Could not load font "/this/data/ttf/arial.ttf"
   41413 <src/client/psengine.cpp:1529 BuildAppearance>
   41413 Failed to set trait <traits><trait id="103" next="0" loc="HAIR_COLOR" mesh="0" mat="0" tex="0" shader="0.7,0,0"/></traits> for mesh.
framebuffer status: incomplete - dimensions
   43378 <src/client/psclientdr.cpp:204 HandleDeadReckon>
   43378 Got DR message for unknown entity 11456.
   92198 <src/client/psclientdr.cpp:247 HandleStatsUpdate>
   92198 Server report HP but object is not alive
  109477 <src/client/psclientdr.cpp:204 HandleDeadReckon>
  109477 Got DR message for unknown entity 11501.

The fix doesn't seem to be working for me... It keeps saying "install_name_tool: command not found".

You need to have the build environment installed see the Mac Build Instructions.  At the very least you will need Xcode for the install_name_tool

Dies horribly on my 1st generation MacBook Pro.

Allows you to login, but all the backgrounds are basically black, the crashes - sometimes simply locks up the system.

OK, mea culpa,    I think I can recind my complaint about npc changes.  I had one piece of armor at 0/50 - my shoes - apparently this is enough to get my butt kicked by everyone except sewer rats.  I can ony believe this is a bug.

I still think my suggestion about progressive level atainment has merit however.

Well I was making progress finally in this game, had some weapons and some money and found some npcs I could kill fairly easily.  Now all change, even the rogue in the sunken room in the sewer would kill me 3 times over if I didn't run, hide and heal.  You can of course do whatever you want with the game balance - it's your game, however I think these changes have made it absurdly hard for new characters to progress.  I would suggest a simple proportional system for gaining skill levels at the moment it seems to take 14 pps to gain one level in stats str,agl etc.  and this amount seems to be constant - how about a simple ratio: level/14 pps per level gain.  This would make it easier for newbies to progress, seem only fair as you are bent on makeing pps harder to come by.