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Merth's Item Editor

I have created an item editor that allows users to create weapons and/or armor. It is web-based, and looks a lot like Kaiyodo's item editor (not a coincidence). The difference with mine, however, is that items you create/edit end up on my server.

I decided to limit its functionality somewhat from what you see on Kaiyodo's, but I think it works well for John Q Public who just wants to see their stamp of creativity in the EQ world. If you would like to create weapons and/or armor on my server, create a character on my server (Merth's Florida Server), and then visit merth.dyndns.org.

Items you create will appear on the next server reboot (usually 9am EST daily). I am currently working on a command to allow users to refresh their item in the world in real-time, but this is something that will require more testing.

To support this feature, I have created a new command on my server that is available to all users. It allows you to "play" around with the visual appearance of an item before going to the item editor and making it a reality. The command is #merthitem. When you invoke #merthitem, you are given an item on your cursor that can be equipped in various slots around your body. The item is ONLY a temporary item, and serves no other purpose than visual appeal.

The command can be complicated for those not familiar with the structure of EQEMu items, so here's the syntax and a few sample entries:

Code:

Usage: #merthitem [model] [equiptype] [icon] [R G B]

[model]: Use Kaiyodo's Model Viewer, model names up to first underscore (i.e., IT11001)

[equipType]: 0-28

[icon]: 500-1399

[R G B]: 0-255, red/green/blue, 0=dark, 255=bright

The [model] parameter applies to weapons, while the [equiptype] parameter applies to armor. Typically, IT63 is used for the model on armor. The [equiptype] parameter is what you see with the "material" paramter on a #spawn.

A sample weapon:

Code:

#merthitem IT10501

A sample BRIGHT BLUE robe:

Code:

#merthitem IT63 15 0 0 0 255

A sample BRIGHT GREEN breastplate:

Code:

#merthitem IT63 3 0 0 255 0

A few notes:

* Each user can only create 25 items.

* There can only be 3000 custom items at any given time. IF YOUR ITEM IS THE OLDEST ITEM ON THE SERVER, YOUR ITEM WILL BE DELETED AND THE SLOT MADE AVAILABLE FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO USE.

* There is no language filter on the items created. Users are taking advantage of this to the full extent of the English language. If you are sensitive to this, this server is not the place for you.

* The server currently has a lot of 255 dmg / 1 delay weapons and 32k hp/mana/ac armor. Make no mistake about it: This is about as far away from legit as you can get. The server provides a unique EQ experience, but it's not the place to come for a challenge.

* There is special code on my server to relate an item to an owner. If specified in the editor, your item can only be summoned by you. This works well if you want your item to truly be unique.

Can't wait till your next server reboot. Iggy got GOOOOD items ;)

merth, i have a new love for your server lol, well, i loved it stability before, but this makes it more fun hehe

Great idea, really adds some uniqueness to the emulator.

merth, does it appear on YOUR character? or in database then has to be summoned?

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Originally Posted by BLooDDRiPPeR

merth, does it appear on YOUR character? or in database then has to be summoned?

My items went right in. Search for Iggy's and you will see several items for iksar monks.

It will be in the database then has to be summoned.

GM Mopperr
Merth's Florida Server

We hit 1,000 accounts and 1,000 custom items today. I've seen some of the armor and weapons you guys have been creating. Some of them look really cool. Especially the one guy who made that sword with that bright blue glow from mith marr's sword. Very cool!

FYI - my favorite weapon models are in gequip5.s3d. A lot of them do particle effects, and the shields are freakin huge!

I like it..Good and easy to work w/. :lol:

Merth you run the greatest server on Eqemu. the ability to create your own items realy adds to the originality, and fun of the game. Keep up the exelent work :D

The Big blue sword was Franksands, wasnt it?
and Anyway, I wanted to Know the IT number for that weapon, I made many, but it seems you updated it to be able to only make 15 items, it wont let me make any more, for I made 18 and past the limit, I want My gnome slayer to have that effect

Majico
Pardo

I think you should change limit to 10 so items wont get bumped off as quick.

Hey Merth, I see the Lizard wizard picture, Is that the shield I made?(shield of the Arch Lich)