Arbor Falls - A PW by Lord of Worms

[Legacy_lordofworms]

               Hey Builder_Anthony! You should seriously consider downloading the MOD itself and ripping it apart to see how I use alot of the tilesets (in design) , might help you with your own build since I know using my sets can be somewhat troublesome.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_cmwise]

               It's been a while since I logged back on ArborFalls. My first impression was overwhelming, I think it took me a good thirty minutes just to get out of the starting area, there was just so much to see and learn!

It goes without saying that the layouts are lush and full. The LOW tilesets have always been somewhat tricky to traverse with a character, almost like real life hiking? Yes?  But the way you have put your mod together is outstanding, actually beyond description. You have to log on and experience the depth of scenery and the immersion of the town(s) for yourself. You will not find another PW like it.

I have a project that I am currently working on or I would spend more time there myself.

I found so many things to do that I didnt go far and explore like I tend to do on most servers. I can only imagine the goodies awaiting the adventurous explorer outside the main town.

All that said, I found some things confusing and complex without enough documentation to eliminate my confusion. Not that there isnt enough documentation available, there are stats and info available for just about everything you want to know. I am not used to so much to interact with at one time. Most servers are so stripped down that you get used to just plowing through them. Not on ArborFalls. You have to take your time and explore each and every detail or you miss out on something cool.

Most of the NPC's are interactive and give you multiple options and choices. Wandering too far off the beaten path is challenging and deadly for beginners.

The only thing missing is a player base.  Once folks try this one out and stay, it will be a great place to play and RP/Venture!'>

PS Thanks for your contributions to the NWN community, you make it all worth hanging around for with your creativity and artistic inspiration!'>
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_lordofworms]

               I thank you cmwise, glad to see you stopped back after a long break! and as you could see yourself, I am still building and adding to this PW with many great suggestions from players and fans alike.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Terrorble]

               I don't see how to post pictures here, but if I could, I'd post several of the Arbor Falls tavern brawl.  

Truly a pleasure to beat other bar patrons with bar stools, meat cleavers, hot pokers, brooms, pans and ladels in non-stop violence for the 45min or so I stayed in there.  I may have gone down more times than I care to admit, but I'm still smiling about it.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_lordofworms]

               you can always send them to me zipped up via email [lord_of_worms@yahoo.com] and I will not only post them on the vault page for Arbor Falls but also my main web pages gallery and give creds for the pic shots.

I also love the tavern brawl (one of my favorite 'builds'), I built it after one too many halo deathmatch sessions and thought, NWN needs a deathmatch but not the same old boring arena everyone else has on their PW's (not that I dont have one of those as well...lol)...it was supposed to be part of a quest and merged into a town (prob. fellhurst) but sometimes I just want to jump in game right away and hack at the tavern patrons for some mind numbing brawls! so i figured it was better off as a 'I just wana smash things' option right away from the game..its even better when you have a friend in there to pound into oblivion with a chair!
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Lauralai]

               Really, no, seriously...this server ROCKS!!!  :happy:

I have been very fortunate to have played on a couple of servers that have been exceptional. 
But THIS one!  Whew!!
It is, (as everyone else has repeated, over and over), visually stunning. But you wont believe it until you go and check it out. (I am now spoiled.)  It is so beautiful, it is AMAZING!!! Look around corners, run up paths, check out the hillsides...everywhere there are delightful visuals  (I love the lil creeks with the fountains running out of carved rock!), (oh, and the trees and paths), (and the lil bridges, and the waterfalls crashing down into the cataracts), ect.

Then you find out that the Lord of Worms actually thought about this thing, rather than just making it pretty.
There are so many quests, side quests, interactive npc's, places to explore, things to do, distractions to pursue and peruse.
There are others working on this project, an LoW is very forthcomeing with regards "input please".  There is wonderful content that has recently been added (and tried, (yes, he has folks actually check out new additions to the world.) (I KNOW!!  RIGHT?!?!))
And the people on this server.  All REALLY nice, and "please ask if you have a question" and "Hi, how are you doin?  Could you use a little help?"  Wow!!  I am blown away by how much fun we are having gaming in this gorgous lil universe.
So, Really.  no, Seriously.  Check this one out!!  And then remember, "I TOLD you so!!"  LOL '> ~Lauralai~
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_SuperFly_2000]

               Theese are some screenshots I took on the server:
http://www.xfire.com...21/screenshots/

Although incredibly pretty server...I did have trouble getting of the horse-cart-thingie in the start...and kind of was lost...so I didn't get further :-(
               
               

               

                     Modifié par SuperFly_2000, 06 septembre 2011 - 09:38 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_lordofworms]

               ahh yes, the dreaded Horse Cart...lol. I really should explain that more.

you can jump in the horse cart and it will (while your inside the safety of the carriage) drive a circle in and around Arbor Falls...the driver will shout out his stops to you as well as just random things like,
creatures that may be nearby
weather as it is
points of interest
and of course, any player PC's will be mentioned if they are nearby

so say your in it and you see him say

"we are entering the area known as Stumpett Grove"
if you exit (via the door) you will be spawned at the spot the coach was at when you left the carriage.
its really really only useful for RP reasons as it is BY far quicker to travel on foot..but I always wanted roleplay options available (whether or not I personally use them) plus the carriage is pretty safe since nothing can hurt you and 1st level players can have a rough time trying to get from outskirts(player starting point) to the town of Arbor Falls.

@Lauralai

You are by far too kind, its players like yourself and dear Kentleman and our long timers, SHJ, Shady Alley, Borojb (who is also a co-designer now) that have made this place a real home, yes its pretty but without input such as yours and ideas like SHJ's and the like..well it wouldnt even be close to a ...home. (:
but thank you for your very sincere words. We are all glad you decided to make your home here (I see you bought a home as well .*wink*)

and yes she is right, updates all the time. A new hak with more content coming soon and even more surprises from myself and borojb!!
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_lordofworms]

               I just wanted to take a quick minute here, if I may, to truly thank all the wonderful players that have showed up on Arbor Falls doorsteps since going live several years ago..
I read and re-read about all these griefers and angry players and chaos and then I look to my dedicated player list and wonder..
how did I get so lucky.
I have had nothing but great people show up and play, all the while saying 'thank you' to me?? when they should be thanking themselves!
so sincere thank you's goes out to the following long lived players of Arbor Falls

Shj3
Borojb
Lauralai2
Kentleman2
Shady Allie
Nonus

I know there have been more of you active here, but these guys are religious and an absolute pleasure working with, not only great communication from them but also exceptional advice to make Arbor Falls better.

so thanks again for being great and for all getting along.