map editor

[The Witch King of Angmar]

Originally Posted by jap88

Would the editor be a seperate program from the actual game? That way Xbox 360 players could get the map editor on their comps and make maps without having to buy the full game on both the 360 and PC.

No I think the editor is in with the game.

[Ryan Zelazny]

The editor and the game are separate programs. We haven't decided if we will couple a PC editor disc with the Xbox 360 version or not. The Editor has the same hardware requirements as the game, so I don't know if it would be a worthwhile thing to do, as most people buying it for the 360 might not have the computer to run it anyway.

[The Witch King of Angmar]

Originally Posted by Ryan Zelazny

The editor and the game are separate programs. We haven't decided if we will couple a PC editor disc with the Xbox 360 version or not. The Editor has the same hardware requirements as the game, so I don't know if it would be a worthwhile thing to do, as most people buying it for the 360 might not have the computer to run it anyway.

Yeah good point. Is there a way you could incorporate the editor into the game? And also would the editor disc come with the game or would you have to purchase this seperatly?

Thanks

[Silent_Lamb]

Editors are usually free. I think if they were going to do it they'd let you download it off of xbox live marketplace.

[Ryan Zelazny]

Editor will come for free with the PC version. We might allow a Download of the Editor for Xbox 360 owners if they provide a serial # or CD-Key, that could work.

[jap88]

So i'd assume that such a serial number would come on the manual or something like that in the 360 version to allow for that Download?

[Ryan Zelazny]

Perhaps, we'll have more answers closer to the release.

The editor will stay a separate program Witch King.

[The Witch King of Angmar]

Originally Posted by Ryan Zelazny

Perhaps, we'll have more answers closer to the release.

The editor will stay a separate program Witch King.

Ok. At least I won't have to pay for it.

[Darvin]

I do agree with the issue for xbox players; chances are they will be using the xbox in the first place because their PC can't run the editor. However, I do think allowing a stand-alone editor download for the PC would be acceptable, so those who are interested in trying out the editor for their xbox version could do so.

As far as CD-keys go, I only have one thing to say: put it in the manual! It's SO easy to lose cd-keys, but if they're printed inside the manual that's not an issue.

It's nice to hear there will be a GUI scripting option, and if it's of the same caliber as the warcraft III scripting system, we're all in for a real treat. Although they're rare, well done GUI scripting systems are extremely approachable, and enable a wealth of possibilities and creativity.

Oh, and if you do a beta, it would be nice if you include the map editor. In addition to a wonderful testing opportunity, it will create a wealth of fan content before the game releases.

[The Witch King of Angmar]

Originally Posted by Darvin

I do agree with the issue for xbox players; chances are they will be using the xbox in the first place because their PC can't run the editor. However, I do think allowing a stand-alone editor download for the PC would be acceptable, so those who are interested in trying out the editor for their xbox version could do so.

As far as CD-keys go, I only have one thing to say: put it in the manual! It's SO easy to lose cd-keys, but if they're printed inside the manual that's not an issue.

It's nice to hear there will be a GUI scripting option, and if it's of the same caliber as the warcraft III scripting system, we're all in for a real treat. Although they're rare, well done GUI scripting systems are extremely approachable, and enable a wealth of possibilities and creativity.

Oh, and if you do a beta, it would be nice if you include the map editor. In addition to a wonderful testing opportunity, it will create a wealth of fan content before the game releases.

Yeah I'm not good with mapping I do think it would be fun to play around with. And Darvin, when you said CD-keys what did you mean? Like the specs to run the game? Sorry I'm not very technical with this kind of stuff.

Thanks