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by shoprat
Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: Drakan: TAG (PS2) Game Discussion
Topic: Drakan 2 Postmordum
Replies: 2
Views: 8988

Re: Drakan 2 Postmordum

There's so many loose ends for both games. It's a shame they had to cut the alternate creatures to ride. They would have made some interesting Bosses to fight in any case. And the fact that there wasn't a quest to rescue Perry was disappointing. I was hoping for some closure and a cut scene showing ...
by shoprat
Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:52 am
Forum: Drakan: TAG (PS2) Game Discussion
Topic: Drakan 2 Postmordum
Replies: 2
Views: 8988

Drakan 2 Postmordum

Ran across this link tonight that has some interesting info on designing and developing Drakan 2. It tells the back story of what went right and the troubles they had while trying to meet the deadline for release. There's some concept art of the other creatures Rynn was going to ride too, including ...
by shoprat
Tue Jun 28, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Drakan (PC) Game Discussion & Technical Support
Topic: I am so happy!
Replies: 15
Views: 6400

Re: I am so happy!

Now that you're done with OOTF take a look at the user created Single player levels. http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/order-of-the-flame/single-player-map-reviews/ They'll keep you occupied for some time. The Breaking of the World uses a magic system and is a very fun level. Dragonmech is a desert level...
by shoprat
Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: Drakan (PC) Game Discussion & Technical Support
Topic: I am so happy!
Replies: 15
Views: 6400

Re: I am so happy!

Unfortunately the ending on TAG is equally unsatisfying. The game itself is first rate and a lot of fun. The replay value is very high because you can max out various skills and complete it with different fighting techniques. You should try it as a full ( level 8 ) Mage and Archer and as a 1-1-1 cha...
by shoprat
Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: Drakan (PC) Game Discussion & Technical Support
Topic: Extracting models, textures & sounds
Replies: 4
Views: 5236

Re: Extracting models, textures & sounds

Your avatar looks like you put your finger in an wall socket. Maybe it's just a picture of you after the level editor crashed and you lost all your work? :D I enjoy all your creations and I'm encouraged to see a guru back and willing to help out. You, Zeoc, Steamtek, Assasin, Mick and others have gi...
by shoprat
Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:35 am
Forum: Drakan (PC) Game Discussion & Technical Support
Topic: Extracting models, textures & sounds
Replies: 4
Views: 5236

Re: Extracting models, textures & sounds

Here's a few links in the level editing forum that should get you started. I don't know if you can extract characters and animations with the level editor, but you can look thru the modeler info and see if that will help. I read in one of the posts that's it's possible to copy an object with an alph...
by shoprat
Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:53 pm
Forum: Drakan (PC) Game Discussion & Technical Support
Topic: Progress and Healing ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5528

Re: Progress and Healing ?

Replaying it nowadays using a pad with 2 joysticks make things soooo much easier. I use the directional buttons and a trackball to circle strafe. I tried it once with a dual joystick gamepad but I'm more deadly with a trackball. It took a learning curve when I was forced to adapt to a gamepad when ...
by shoprat
Fri Jun 03, 2016 6:03 am
Forum: Drakan (PC) Game Discussion & Technical Support
Topic: Progress and Healing ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5528

Re: Progress and Healing ?

You can use helicopter or strafe tactics on other dragons and artillery. Most times you can go backwards as fast as the other dragons attack. Your breath weapon usually has a longer range so you can soften them up a bit before you attack. The best attack and defense is a circle strafe for both air a...
by shoprat
Wed May 25, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: Drakan (PC) Game Discussion & Technical Support
Topic: Help Swing blades in Arokhs Lair ?
Replies: 3
Views: 3306

Re: Help Swing blades in Arokhs Lair ?

The angle the blades make across the path is hard to judge. Try turning so you are facing the edge of the blades and slowly strafe until the blade almost touches you as it swings past. As it goes by, strafe a little past it and get lined up for the next one. As I recall there's enough room between t...
by shoprat
Sat Dec 12, 2015 3:41 am
Forum: Drakan: TAG (PS2) Game Discussion
Topic: Not So Rare Drakan: The Ancients' Gates Poster
Replies: 4
Views: 11317

Re: Not So Rare Drakan: The Ancients' Gates Poster

Nice find on a good looking poster. It's too bad the closing credits didn't have a scene with the Mother Dragon and her brood emerging from the Mother Gate. It would have made the ending so much better.
by shoprat
Wed Oct 28, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Drakan (PC) Game Discussion & Technical Support
Topic: Unused Rimril Sequence?
Replies: 6
Views: 5122

Re: Unused Rimril Sequence?

Pretty cool that you found some extras in the game that have been hidden so long. Maybe there was going to be some kind of water tunnel in Alwarren that needed the key to open. Interesting find.
by shoprat
Sun Aug 16, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: Drakan: TAG (PS2) Game Discussion
Topic: Killed Snotmaw by accident
Replies: 2
Views: 16452

Re: Killed Snotmaw by accident

I was surprised the game didn't crash too. I think the character that showed up for the fight had all the hit points that Snotmaw usually has. He was pretty darn tough, tougher than the average Wartock. When I couldn't find Snotmaw's Cleaver I figured I really screwed the pooch and would have to rel...
by shoprat
Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:34 am
Forum: Drakan: TAG (PS2) Gameplay help
Topic: Mage Dragon Hunting in the Valley
Replies: 0
Views: 44244

Mage Dragon Hunting in the Valley

I've been having a good time killing those flying reptiles with magic in the valley and desert. If you want to give it a try, here's some tips and techniques I used to bring them down to earth. First make sure your heath is full because you're gonna get bit a few times before you can fight back. Mak...
by shoprat
Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:27 am
Forum: Drakan: TAG (PS2) Game Discussion
Topic: Killed Snotmaw by accident
Replies: 2
Views: 16452

Killed Snotmaw by accident

I was coming to the end of Kragmore playing as a Mage. I was at the entrance to the Giant cage with the platform at the top with all the wartocks standing around the arena. I powered up with Soul Steal and pointed Rynn a little right of center and let one fly without using a target lock. When the 'b...
by shoprat
Wed Jul 01, 2015 5:37 pm
Forum: General games and fantasy discussion
Topic: The complete history of Dragons (youtube)
Replies: 1
Views: 8850

The complete history of Dragons (youtube)

I ran across this detailed 'history' of dragons while channel surfing. The cgi on the video looks pretty good and the 'documentary' style was interesting with it's mix of science and myth. I did a quick search and found a link for your enjoyment. It's a long video that runs 97 minutes and 10 seconds...