Knytt Stories Advanced (KS Mod)

By the way, in cutscenes, what is the showbar option for? I mean, I set it to 1, tested and saw it come up, but what is it really for? Or is it just for neatness with subtitles?

Because whatever timing I set on my scene, the bar only shows up for a second...

I'm finding KSA barely does the wall-swim save glitch any more. I think i've traced it down to shift saves (at least for me). Re-spawning from normal saves seems to be fine, but when i re-spawn to a shift save, I often end up a few pixels into the ground. also, It seems to get worse the closer you are to the re-spawn point. (I killed myself on spikes one square away from a shift-save I had set up and ended 3/4 in the ground!)

Please do not expect any further updates regarding KSA. I have many other projects now, and have basically moved on to other things. If you have questions regarding KSA, please ask here, but do not expect me to answer. I will also not be releasing the source or other materials. Other KS mods may use concepts from KSA, but I would like any graphics that are not original KS or slightly modified KS graphics to not be used anywhere. (Example, the KSA logo which is 100% original). If Nifflas sees problems with this or would like the source, etc, I will comply. Note that I will not offer support for KSA anymore, if that concerns you, then I recommend using normal KS. To that end, tho, if you like KSA then please enjoy it. I may or may not release an already-half-way-done version of KSA, that is much better, but do not expect it. In the same such fashion, I may release the source at a later date. It's very much up in the air right now. I am very happy that people like this mod, and I'm sure everyone was waiting for a new version. I can't say you'll get one, I am very sorry. I would like to end this on the note that you will see more of my creations eventually, but like everything else, I don't know when. Farewell, and enjoy KSA as-is. \o_

I would like any graphics that are not original KS or slightly modified KS graphics to not be used anywhere.

So.. we can't use graphics made by ourselves anywhere?

Is this half finished version already, well, finished? I'd love to see it! If there's one thing I'm curious about, then it's what the code is for timed shifts.

Quote from: BloxMaster on September 10, 2009, 23:24:17

I would like any graphics that are not original KS or slightly modified KS graphics to not be used anywhere.

So.. we can't use graphics made by ourselves anywhere?

I'll make it really clear for you: Graphics I made for KSA I would prefer not to be used ANYWHERE for ANY REASON. I personally don't care what you do with graphics you personally made for your KS/A level. I'm pretty sure you knew exactly what I meant.

Is this half finished version already, well, finished? I'd love to see it! If there's one thing I'm curious about, then it's what the code is for timed shifts.

No, the half finished version is, well. 'Half Finished'. As for the timed shifts, it isn't going to work even if I told it to you, which is the main reason I haven't told many what the code is. It's nasty, buggy, and frankly not even in the new 'half finished' version.

Oh well, beggars can't be choosers, i guess.

I'll make it really clear for you: Graphics I made for KSA I would prefer not to be used ANYWHERE for ANY REASON. I personally don't care what you do with graphics you personally made for your KS/A level. I'm pretty sure you knew exactly what I meant.

Yeah. I was just pointing out how you phrased it was.. wrongish.

I'm sad that you're discontinuing this. It had so much potential that it just never filled out. But it also had plenty that it did.

Sorry if this question has already been answered.  I'm fresh into KSA and this is an old discussion.   Thanks for the tweaking tips for using the regular editor, but...

where can I download Looki's Modified Editor?

PA

Either:
1. Rename KSAdvanced.exe to 'Knytt Stories.exe'
Or
2. Download Looki's Modified Level Editor and open the file (in the worlds folder) 'EditorSettings.temp', change/add the lines:

Code: [Select]

[Looki]
Executable=KSAdvanced.exeThen use Looki's editor for KSA.


The first option is easier....

http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=347.0 ([search]?)

Mediafire's throwing a 404 and sendspace shows the proper download page for 2 seconds then blows up.

I really like this, but you said something about a KS Editor mod. Where can I find that?

Neither download link works at this date.  Anywhere else it's available?

Knytt Stories Advanced aka KSA is my mod for Knytt Stories.
KSA has a lot of features, but be warned that KSA is not done, complete, or, most of all, bug proof. I'd recommend you PM me any suggestions or bugs, and keep the topic solely to the discussion of your opinions on KSA.

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Spoiler: KSA Levels (click to show/hide)

Doden Vantar: Chapter One: A Harsh Winter's Night

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Spoiler: Credits (click to show/hide)

BloxMaster, Coding, main ideas, graphics.
James16/lilmanjs: Betatesting, main ideas.
EarthBound015: Betatesting, ideas, intro music.
Mr_Monkey: Betatesting, ideas.
Sabata: Betatesting, additional art.
Chipset: Betatesting.
Nifflas: Support and making KS.
Everyone who contributed to the original KS.

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Spoiler: Features (click to show/hide)

New objects:
   Jump through platform. (Going to be redone)
   Object Stopper, stops enemies, projectiles, doesn?t block Juni.
   Dark ?cloud? puffs.
A timer object (Times the player and does an action when time runs out. Needs more objects to work with it.)
   ?Blood? that acts like rain.
   A new robotic-like ?seeker? enemy.
   Two ?lights? that act like night or fog.
   An advanced robotic cannon.
   A wall mounted turret.
   A wall mounted spotlight.
 ?Super rain? makes rain all over the screen; the more of these, the more rain. (it does have a limit, as to keep lag down, however)
Changes to existing objects.
   That little disk creature that didn?t exist works now. (bug from KS fixed)
   Shifts can now change the color of juni.
   Shifts are timeable, but may have a bug, so?use carefully.
Other changes:
   Cutscenes are timeable.
   Cutscenes can have subtitles, again using the timing system.
   Menus have all sorts of interesting effects.
   Plays normal KS?s levels. Original Compatible.
   Savepoints in colors!
        Falling too far kills you.

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Spoiler: Screens (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: FAQ (click to show/hide)

Can this play normal KS stories?
Yes it can! It should be completely compatible with normal KS.

Can normal KS play KSA stories
KS will try to play KSA stories, but won't have any KSA features; which could make the level hard to play. I don't recommend you play KSA levels in KS.

How do I make a level using these new features?
A guide will made soon.

Does this need a special level editor?
Not currently. I recommend looki's modified editor to use with KSA.

How do you skip cutscenes?
Ctrl+Q (or equivalent)

I can't get 'X' feature to work or 'X' feature has a bug! What should I do?
PM me about these problems. I will try to fix them by the next version. Keep in mind that KSA is beta, and that I may require a lot of time to fix things.

'X' question isn't on this FAQ!
Feel free to suggest a question via a PM to me.

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Spoiler: Known Bugs (click to show/hide)

Spawning slightly in the ground.
Falling, then using the umbrella at the end of the fall, then releasing it again kills you anyway, despite going slower.

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Spoiler: Installing (click to show/hide)

Extract the files to your KS folder (only overwrites one file)
OR!
You may put KSA in another folder by itself, but make sure to copy over KS's Data folder!

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Download (mediafire, 5.01MB (.7z))
Download (sendspace, 5.06MB (.zip))

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Make sure that KSA has KS's Data Folder!

I apologize for that. I no longer support KSA personally, and I actually don't even have it on my current harddrive. If someone has it and wants to provide it, then by all means.. In the meantime I will look around my backups and edit this post when I have more information. Thanks for the interest in it, though.

EDIT: It has been found, and LPChip has kindly offered to host it for the sake of supporting levels that used it. He should have a link later. Thanks LPChip!