ADRIFT 5.0 • Re: Compiling Stand-alone ADRIFT Adventures
It's been possible to make Windows executables for some time.Statistics: Posted by ralphmerridew — Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:51 am
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • ADRIFT 5 Blorb Viewers
I'd be grateful for links to downloads of apps capable of running A5's exported .blorb files under Windows, Mac, Linox or Android. There seem to be several for ADRIFT 4 but not its successor. With...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Startup Error.
When I begin to play the game the first screen opens up then I receive the following:Startup Error: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.At this point there are no objects, so I am...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Re: Startup Error.
When I begin to play the game the first screen opens up then I receive the following:Startup Error: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.At this point there are no objects, so I am...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Re: ADRIFT 5 Blorb Viewers
Hi, there are only two available:Frankendrift (Mac, Linux, PC): https://github.com/awlck/frankendriftFabularium for Android in the Google Play app store.I think Frankendrift will soon be embedded in...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Runner Saves Issue
Under Windows 10, I'll open a .taf file of a game in progress or finished in Runner, using File/Open Adventure. If I later click on File, then I'm offered both Open Adventure and Open Game. What's the...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Re: Runner Saves Issue
If I remeber correctly, there's no difference between open game (the blue icon) and the open file in the pull down menu.The tas file opens in the runner when you, after having opened the game, choose...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Testing Vanilla Game Locations
I would like to begin a new project by first establishing all the locations I have in mind (at least for now) and their locations. So I add them and specify the allowable diretion(s) in each case,...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Re: Testing Vanilla Game Locations
Hi, make sure you have loaded the Standard Library before you begin to build locations. Alternatively, you can use Combi-Lib. I am not sure if the Standard Library is automatically loaded in the...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Trouble with Dynamic Objects
Hey, so hopefully this forum is still active. I downloaded version 5.0, and am working on building a game. For some reason, though, it will not allow me to place any objects either with the player, or...
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ADRIFT 5.0 • Re: Trouble with Dynamic Objects
Oh, yes. The forum is still active. Not as wild as it used to be. But there are still a few of us hardcore drifters left As always, it would be helpful if you could add the taf file. This way we can...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Map Display Issue
Starting from scratch, double checking that the Standard Library was live, and with the Page 1 tab in view, I created the first location (Study), entering only the short and long names, then clicked...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Re: Map Display Issue
<snip>Next, I created a second location (Hallway), but on clicking Apply and OK, that created a Page 2 tab with a yellow rectangle named Hallway. So the two locations are viewable separately on...
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ADRIFT 5.0 • Synonyms Missing Function - Workaround?
Entering "synonym" in the online Help files' search panel presents a clearly described and illustrated (see Grab 1) method for substituting system default words, but the Developer's menu selection is...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Re: Synonyms Missing Function - Workaround?
I usually avoid synonyms.In your example, you may be able to use a text override.Statistics: Posted by P/o Prune — Sun Oct 13, 2024 3:21 pm
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Alternative Descriptions
The first item in the online Help section named Text Boxes provides a link to an explanation of Alternative Descriptions. That functionalaity would seem to chime nicely with the use of synonyms, but I...
View ArticleADRIFT 5.0 • Re: Alternative Descriptions
Example: Location;Right click on the location text window. You'll get a menu from which you can choose Add alternative description.This goes for all text windows if I remember correctly.Statistics:...
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Drifting Off-Topic • Happy birthday, David
Happy birthday, David.Wishing you all the best and hope you'll have a great day. Statistics: Posted by P/o Prune — Wed Oct 23, 2024 7:11 am
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Drifting Off-Topic • Re: Happy birthday, David
Happy birthday David! I hope you have a great day Statistics: Posted by Denk — Wed Oct 23, 2024 7:59 am
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ADRIFT 5.0 • Contents Repeat in Description Display
When I refer in a Location description to objects declared as dynamic and leave the Properties option "Specifically list object in their location descriptions" unticked (see screengrab), those objects...
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