I have a lot of work to do to update BETA 6 to make it work with the new 2014 patch. They changed a lot of things that I need to update. This is going to take awhile. I don't think I'm going to back track and fix version 5.5. It just doesn't make sense to release a fix for this version when I'm so close to releasing BETA 6. Please be patient and BETA 6 will be out shortly. This is a good and bad thing. Good because we can get all of this updated prior to the BETA 6 released. Bad because you may be without Archaic GUI until the new release. Thanks.
@Archaic: I'm really sorry that you have to rework your mod because of this new patch..let's say that is better now than after BETA 6 release, as you should have to go back over your work entirely from the beginning but, as you're still WIP, this issue will luckily take less efforts from you to get solved (I hope for you).
That's been a while since I've started following your work and I want to say that is a great work you're doing!
Every day better, every day an improvement, a better design.. keep on man, as I can't wait for this release!
Do you already know what in detail has been changed in the recent 2014 patch concerning the UI? Are youre request in it? Parts of it? Is it a great improvement?
I finally got all of the new v2014 elements implemented into BETA 6. No more crashing on record or inventory screen. I'm going to finish working on the journal, secondary record screens and main GUI. I will then decide whether or not to do the store/inn design or wait until the next release. I should have a release date for BETA 6 in the next few days.
Push release date in few days in advance of store screen. You have replaced most often visible blue screens by your new ones, would be shame to see default ones visiting inns and shops, which happens really offen.
@Archaic: Good job with 2014! Well, for the store/inn design... if this part would not take you much time (like days/weeks?) I think would be cool to see that in this gorgeous BETA 6, just to have it more awesome, and add awesome to awesome! ;D
I would just like to mention that this particular thread is one of the very few I tend to check every single day - for obvious reasons! Totally looking forward to BETA6!
Journal is still bugged like crazy. I'm going to have to completely redesign it because you cannot adjust the window size or location without the left and right sidebars disappearing. I have no idea why this only happens on the journal screen and not any other screen. Very frustrating...the more and more I work with BGEE the more I realize how not mod friendly it really is...
Journal is still bugged like crazy. I'm going to have to completely redesign it because you cannot adjust the window size or location without the left and right sidebars disappearing. I have no idea why this only happens on the journal screen and not any other screen. Very frustrating...the more and more I work with BGEE the more I realize how not mod friendly it really is...
And that's one of the reasons an eventual BG3 would never use the Infinity Engine.
Archaic Journal for BETA 6: The journal is the worst screen that I've had the pleasure of modding. So many bugs and limited ability to do the things that I really wanted. Scroll bar ball is still glitched and not clickable. I was not able to make the screen dimensions larger like the other screens due to a different glitch in the game. This means I had to implement a smaller border to fit everything on the small screen. I still think it turned out alright. Glad to have it done.
It's a subjective thing, but for me the BG:EE GUI looks like a dog's breakfast. It's the work of you modders that make this game playable.
Yep I have to agree. I appreciate the amount of work that went into BGEE from the devs, but I *much* prefer what the modders bring to the table for aesthetics. It's hard to go back to the "stock" look & feel
Awesome. It's very legible, neat, and beautiful...really, it makes me even wanna physically hold it. On a side note, what do you do for a living, Archaic? I'd be shocked if making GUIs is just a hobby. Tell the truth, you work or used to work for a big shot gaming company do you?
@Illustair - Thanks for the feedback. I don't have any previous modding or game design experience. I do web & graphic design on a daily basis for my job. I work out of my home running a couple of niche sites that keep me busy. I love my day job there is no doubt about that.
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I'm really sorry that you have to rework your mod because of this new patch..let's say that is better now than after BETA 6 release, as you should have to go back over your work entirely from the beginning but, as you're still WIP, this issue will luckily take less efforts from you to get solved (I hope for you).
That's been a while since I've started following your work and I want to say that is a great work you're doing!
Every day better, every day an improvement, a better design.. keep on man, as I can't wait for this release!
Do you already know what in detail has been changed in the recent 2014 patch concerning the UI? Are youre request in it? Parts of it? Is it a great improvement?
cheers!
Well, for the store/inn design... if this part would not take you much time (like days/weeks?) I think would be cool to see that in this gorgeous BETA 6, just to have it more awesome, and add awesome to awesome! ;D
The journal is the worst screen that I've had the pleasure of modding. So many bugs and limited ability to do the things that I really wanted. Scroll bar ball is still glitched and not clickable. I was not able to make the screen dimensions larger like the other screens due to a different glitch in the game. This means I had to implement a smaller border to fit everything on the small screen. I still think it turned out alright. Glad to have it done.
It's a subjective thing, but for me the BG:EE GUI looks like a dog's breakfast. It's the work of you modders that make this game playable.
Thank you for your work!
thanks