The StoryTellers Orb v2.02 addon

This mod was created by Darren Larkins. It is mirrored here for archival purposes. I had to repack the mod into a new zip as originally it required running an installer which didn't work on many machines. Special thanks to Mort for finding this.

I recommend joining the Planet Vampire forums here to discuss it.

STorb - The StoryTellers Orb v2.02
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Author: Darren Larkins (Seditious)
E-mail: dlarkins@home.com
Modified: {LBS}Caleb (Caleb)
E-Mail:	webmaster@splatfest.zzn.com
notes:  permission granted to Caleb to modify the source on 10-17-2000 by Darren Larkins.


Copyright Seditious 2000
THIS MATERIAL IS NOT MADE OR SUPPORTED BY ACTIVISION

(LockExit mod by Yith, docs for LockExit by FreakyFerret, read the readme for legal stuff)


Purpose:
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To provide an easy to use toolkit for the StoryTeller in VTMR.
Note: POSSESSION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ANY OF THESE COMMANDS TO WORK.

Installation:
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Extract the STorb folder to the main VTMR folder.
If the install is in the default location, the provided shortcut can 
be used to run the game with the mod. Otherwise a new shortcut will have 
to be created using the "-console -user STorb" flags.

Usage:
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Step 1: Using the ST tools, create an instance of the 'storb' prop in the world. 

It will be invisible to any character not using heightened senses but it might still be
a good idea to place it in an out of the way location.

Step 2: Using the console, type commands as follows.


Locking/Unlocking exits.
------------------------

See the lockexit documentation.

Playing sounds
--------------

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd XXXXXX.wav volume
	
	e.g. stcmd thunder_03.wav 100
	(this will play thunder at full volume)
	
	Useful Tip: leaving off the volume will default to full volume.
	Also: This requires knowledge of the names of the in game sounds however, leaving it 
		this open-ended also allows for playing of custom sounds....

Playing cutscenes
-----------------

Currently not working :(

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd SceneName.bik
	
Gargoyle transformation
-----------------------

Currently only visible on Server :(

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd gargoyle player# 1
to un-transform
	stcmd gargoyle player# 0
	
	Note: player# can be obtained using the 'stcmd players' function shown below.....
	
Listing player names and numbers
--------------------------------

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd players
	
	Note: you will receive a listing of numbers with associated names. The numbers 
	can be used in the other commands included here. These will only change when a player
	leaves or enters the game.
	
Listing a players stats
------------------------

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd stats player#
	
	Note: player number is to be obtained using the stcmd players function above.
	
Revive all players
-------------------

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd reviveall
	
	Note: Players who are not in torpor/dead will recieve full health and blood.
	
Revive a specific player
-------------------------

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd revive player#
	
	Note: A player who is not in torpor/dead will recieve full health and blood.
		Player number is to be obtained using the stcmd players function above.

Gather all Players
-------------------

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd gather
	
	All players automatically attempt to run to the ST's position.
	Note: Currently players can take control of their characters by clicking on another 
	destination. The next release will remove this control.
	
Modify a player stat
--------------------
	
At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd STATNAME player# newvalue
	
	where player# is to be obtained using the 'stcmd players' command and STATNAME is one of:
	
	HEALTH
	STR
	DEX
	STA
	PER
	INT
	WITS
	BLOOD
	HUM
	FRENZY
	GEN
	FAI
	CHA
	MAN
	APP
	FRENZYR  = FRENZYRATING
	BLOODR	 = BLOODRATING
	BLOODP   = BLOODPOOL
	MANA        
	MANAP    = MANAPOOL  
	

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-  new commands added by Caleb                                                     -
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Restock Stores on current level
---------------------------------

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd fillstores
	
	I've found times where i have had to remake my stores because they run outta items to sell
	to the players.  This command comes in handy because it will restock any stores on the
	current level.


Give a player x ammound of Experience
-------------------------------------

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd givexp player# amount

	where player# is the number of the player (see stcmd players)

	this command makes it simple to add experience to one player without anoying everyone with
	the advancement screen. I've found many times where i needed to give one player x ammount
	of experience when roll playing for completing a task while "using there head" rather then
	slash and hack.


Give all players x amount of Experience
---------------------------------------

At the console prompt, type:
	
	stcmd giveallxp value

	this command makes it simpler to add the same ammount of experience to each player without
	having to retype it over and over.  Saves time when dealing with 4 or more players and you
	need to award them some experience.
 

	
Change a Exit
---------------

At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd cngexit location exittochange exitlocation exitnumber
	
	this works basically the same as the lock/unlock functions. Read the readme files
	on lockexit to get the exit locations and how to figure exit location numbers and
	maps numbers.  

	location	= the map number that has the exit you want to change
	exittochange	= the exit number on the map you want to change
	exitlocation	= the map number the new exit is on
	exitnumber	= the exit number that the new exit will lead to
	
	
Change Haven
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At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd newhaven location exitnum

	This works using yiths methiod of lockexit commands, so read the info in figuring
	out the location and exit location numbers. What this command does it makes the
	haven whatever part of the map you want it to be :)

	location	= the map number you want haven to be
	exitnum		= the exit you want the walk the abyss portal to show up at


Change Respawn
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At the console prompt, type:

	stcmd newrevive location exitnum

	This works using yiths methiod of lockexit commands, so read the info in figuring
	out the location and exit location numbers. What this command does it makes the
	revive point whatever part of the map you want it to be, people joining should
	automatically start at the new point. :)

	location	= the map number you want revive point to be
	exitnum		= the exit you want them to revive at.

Change Player Name
------------------
At the console prompt, type:
	
	stcmd2 newname

	example:    stcmd2 Lanseril Maritul

	This command only works on player 0 (the person running the game).  
	This was done to keep others from screwing with others character names.
	Command added to assist those who find it nessacary to rename there 
	character do to joining clans, leaving clans, error on spelling name,
	or whatever.  I've made some test characters for testing new stuff
	and a couple of them turned out cool but there names sucked so i never
	used em' till now :)