Inaccurate Spell Levels

[Dymerius]

Ok, thanks a lot. While we're on the subject:

Does the spells table in the database pull data from the spells_us.txt or is the table just completely obsolete? Also, just FMI, what is the difference between spells_us.txt and spells_en.txt?

[GeorgeS]

The spells table is just for your reference


GeorgeS

[Rhodan]

Actually, I believe live went with the spells every level scheme some time ago and its not an eqemu phenomenon. I think this was an attempt to make it more interesting to play - new toys ever time you level instead of only once every 3-5 levels.

[bufferofnewbies]

spells_en is no longer used.

It stands for spells_english, Im sure out there somewhere is a spells_fr, spells_sp, etc. They are not only the effects of the spells 'but most of that is really server coding actually', but also the text of the spell when you cast, have it cast on you, it wears off, etc. So there should be a different version for each language the game is produced in, I believe.

Not sure when they swapped around on the spell lists, but spells_us has been the only one updated for a long time now, and seems to be the only one being called to by the client for data. I 'believe' that spells_en is the origional series of spell files that came with the game, and spells_us was created when they went global with it. But my opinion and $1 will equal $0.99, if you catch my drift.

edit: for a doh doh doh! on my part

[Dymerius]

Thanks once again one more question that I forgot to include in my previous post: will clients need to update their spells_us.txt file in order to have the changes reflected on their end?

[paaco]

If you change the file then yes people on your server will need the updated one. It actually depends what you change. If you just fix an effect or change it, people wont need an updated one. If you change spell text or levels people still don't have to have it, but it will display spell levels wrong and give the wrong text.

[Dymerius]

Thanks I think I've got this under control now ;D