Before I spend way too much time on this...
So, my interest in this project lies solely with getting Shandalar to run on my computer properly. After much experimentation I have only gotten it to run more-or-less properly with the 2.0 version then patching to 2.01. All other versions I have tried do not have a functioning deck.exe (only Air Elemental is displayed).
Now, my issue with 2.01 is with the updated art. I love that people are working on this excellent game, but it very much detracts from my nostalgia to see the new artwork. Also, expansion symbols are missing. Neither of those two things are the end of the world, and I am happy to be able to play, but I'm willing to go through and replace the alternate with the original art.
Also, when I start a new game, it comes up with a fonts.cv error and my character looks like random pixels.
My questions are these:
-Has someone already re-replaced the art already?
-What can I do to get the expansion symbols back?
-Are the rules within Shandalar also updated (as I understand things are now updated to modern rules)?
-If so, can they easily be changed back to 4ED rules?
-Would it be easier to try to get the original DotP 3.0 to work on a modern computer?
Thanks everyone in advance.
Now, my issue with 2.01 is with the updated art. I love that people are working on this excellent game, but it very much detracts from my nostalgia to see the new artwork. Also, expansion symbols are missing. Neither of those two things are the end of the world, and I am happy to be able to play, but I'm willing to go through and replace the alternate with the original art.
Also, when I start a new game, it comes up with a fonts.cv error and my character looks like random pixels.
My questions are these:
-Has someone already re-replaced the art already?
-What can I do to get the expansion symbols back?
-Are the rules within Shandalar also updated (as I understand things are now updated to modern rules)?
-If so, can they easily be changed back to 4ED rules?
-Would it be easier to try to get the original DotP 3.0 to work on a modern computer?
Thanks everyone in advance.