I think running crack.exe generates a license file that will suffice.

Okay, so I got Maya installed (I selected the unlimited version), but now its asking for an activation key – what am I supposed to do about this?

Wanted to ask, since I’m curious, but would it be possible to add restrictions on ship availability according to year – such as keeping them unavailable until a certain year and then having them dissapear in a certain year? After all, our game covers a relatively large time period during which ships were constantly evolving in one way or another,…[Read more]

Personally, I can’t wait for the next update to come out – just sayin’.

I’ll see what I can do with the resources provided, MK – I don’t have any skill or prior experience in 3d modeling, so that’ll be a challenge to overcome when trying to model a location for the first time, but I personally think that sticking with a few basic principles will…[Read more]

Maya 5 is a very old program, I don’t think you will find many tutorials using that version, and its functionalities aren’t as advanced as the more recent softwares.

You’re better off picking a program like Blender (free), or 3DS Max/Maya 2016 onward (you can use these two freely for 3 years if you say you’re a student). Then you practice in one…[Read more]

I believe that is it. Thanks Jeffrey!

Now just to look up some tutorials – once I know how the program works I can try editing some locations and see what’s possible.

Is it this one?

https://mega.nz/#F!O4lX0QRY!uD7AEuyTgJa5iZRZIHRICg

i checked again, as well as checking the GOF link, and apparently the link is not directing me to the folder containing the program for some reason.

i tried to acce4ss the mega link, but for some reason the file didn’t show up when i went there. It’s really odd, and I’m not sure what the issue is.

The link doesn’t work, or the app doesn’t work post install? I still see it in my Mega account as a valid link with files, so wondering what the specific problem is from your end.

Thanks for the information, Orazio. I’ve actually considered trying to learn some 3D modeling before, so this just gives more incentive. Got any good places for tutorials?

Also, know if there’s anywhere I can get Maya 5? I tried to use Jeffrey’s link in the modding how-to thread, but it doesn’t want to work for me for some strange reason.

Locations are 3D models in the usual GM format that are added to the game via lines of code. Every location must have its own little piece of code in the appropriate file where the necessary models are specified, along with other properties, for example what other model to load when you open a certain door.

Adding a new location via code is not…[Read more]

Blue rigging on Fast Armed Merchant and 64 gun English 3rd Rater (merchantz and crown) are fixed and uploaded for both common and loyal versions. They shared the same texture.

I’m approaching this area myself now, so I’ll finally be able to give a personal assessment soon. My comment was based on hearing a number of folks I’ve talked to tell me about such things, so perhaps I shouldn’t worry. My question was asked mostly out of curiosity, as I am only now approaching those levels for the first time.

Thanks for thew…[Read more]

I also prefer inbetween settings, MK, but it seemed as if cannonballs were useless damage wise to me. I wanted to tweak their hull damage setting to see if I could make them just a little more effective. So far there has been a small change, but ships are still holding up even after tons of shot has been poured into them – all of my battles have…[Read more]

Thanks for the reply, MK, I was a bit worried after not hearing from you for so long. I really do hope you’re feeling better, since I’m very much looking forward to any new updates you plan to release. I’ve also been recording my latest playthrough, but I haven’t had a chance to upload any of the videos yet, unfortunately. I’m so jealous of you…[Read more]

I tend to agree with MK on this; the PC is arguably OP, relative to opponents, from my own experience. I find it curious others perceive this differently.

Nice to know that the dutch ship was fixed, Jeffrey. And I’ve already read an explanation about why the problem occurs, so no worries, I perfectly understand.

Wanted to comment that I fought a night battle just prior to this post that was between the hours of 2300 and 2400. The waves looked rather terrible, and there were a number of graphics…[Read more]

Thanks so much, Jeffrey! That really helps me out a lot. I’m starting to fiddle with the code a little, and I hope to get a bit of help from my cousin to try and understand it better – I have a dream of someday creating a few quests for the game, one of them even being an opening quest for Svendsen similar in concept to the one for Peter Blood. I…[Read more]