Re: [Audyssey] Weirdest castaways bug ever!

2011-07-14 Thread Jeremy Kaldobsky
Wow! I have absolutely no idea what would be causing that bug. I've tried playing with different perk and fault combinations, but I can't get my game to mess up like that. Would you mind sending me a saved game? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list,

[Audyssey] castaways getting people to eat?

2011-07-14 Thread darren harris
Hi, How do I do this? I've tried getting people to become fishermen and hunters my meet and bred seems to be going up but everybody died lol. how can I stop this? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways, to wait or build?

2011-07-14 Thread shaun everiss
well I actually started building and playing. My suggestion is build buildings when needed. ie start with store house, tavern and quary. Assign a maison, then build sawmill and assign carpenter, lumberjack. Build a vegetable farm and assign a farmer. assign a bartender temperarily to burn the

Re: [Audyssey] castaways getting people to eat?

2011-07-14 Thread Zachary Kline
Hi, In order for people to eat, you need a tavern and a cook. This will help with meat, bread and vegetables. Wine requires a bartender. Also note that bread and wine require more elaborate prduction processes, whereas meat and vegetables mostly just come in. Keep your tavern close to your

Re: [Audyssey] castaways getting people to eat?

2011-07-14 Thread darren harris
Hi, Thanks. Now I have a new problem. I have a hospital and a doctor but people are getting sick. What can I do about this? -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Zachary Kline Sent: 14 July 2011 09:49 To: Gamers Discussion

Re: [Audyssey] castaways getting people to eat?

2011-07-14 Thread dark
Firstly you need a tavern and a cook, (the tavern is usually the second thing I build after the storehouse), sinse people can't eat without one. then, you need sufficient peasants in order to take the food to the tavern. usually I've found one hunter, one fisherman and two vedge farms with

Re: [Audyssey] castaways getting people to eat?

2011-07-14 Thread Zachary Kline
Hi, The doctor will work on sick people as his time allows. He'll use cloth to treat physical injuries, but can handle actual sickness on his own. It might take a while, but eventually you'll get a message that the doctor is working on so-and-so, and some time after that they should be cured,

Re: [Audyssey] castaways getting people to eat?

2011-07-14 Thread dark
Zack is right darren, but one piece of advice I'll mention is to always make sure the doctor is only a doctor when there are sick people to treat, sinse otherwise he/she will just stand around idle. When you eventually get a textile the doctor can double as a spare tayler, but sinse this

Re: [Audyssey] castaways getting people to eat?

2011-07-14 Thread Jeremy Kaldobsky
Ah, if you don't have a cook, that is the problem. A cook is in charge of preparing, and handing out the food to the hungry people who visit the tavern. If you don't have a cook, the people can't get food, even if you have plenty sitting around. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org

Re: [Audyssey] Weirdest castaways bug ever!

2011-07-14 Thread Willem
The amount of bricks required for a construction is reported wrong some times, but I can't say if the peasants use the wrong amount or not. At first I thought the amounts required for a building changed. On 7/14/2011 3:42 AM, Zachary Kline wrote: Hi Chris, Okay, I can't duplicate this one at

Re: [Audyssey] Weirdest castaways bug ever!

2011-07-14 Thread Jeremy Kaldobsky
I'll look in to the typo in the bricks. There was a typo back a version, when you made a barracks or ship, so I probably copied and pasted the typo into another place I hadn't noticed. The correct amounts would still be delivered, it is just a cosmetic bug with the message displayed. Chris,

Re: [Audyssey] castaways getting people to eat?

2011-07-14 Thread darren harris
Hi,k I've gone to www.kaldobsky.com/audiogames/ and I can no longer find the latest game. I've lost the actual address but can you tell me the full address? Thanks. -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of dark Sent: 14 July

Re: [Audyssey] castaways getting people to eat?

2011-07-14 Thread shaun everiss
well a funny thing happened today while playing. The cook got sick. In the description was that he was morbedly obeese. So did the guy just eat his way through the stores in the middle of the night all day and everyday of the week. At 08:59 p.m. 14/07/2011, you wrote: Hi, The doctor will work

Re: [Audyssey] Weirdest castaways bug ever!

2011-07-14 Thread Willem
Also I sometimes hear peasants deliver metal bars to the forge. Won't the bars already be at the forge, because metallurgists work at the forge? On 7/14/2011 12:12 PM, Jeremy Kaldobsky wrote: I'll look in to the typo in the bricks. There was a typo back a version, when you made a barracks or

[Audyssey] Castaways and making armor and other items.

2011-07-14 Thread Rick
Hi list. How do I make armor and other items? I've built at least one of everything in the build list, and assigned what I thought was the appropriate workers and I don't get anything new to build. Thanks in advance for any help. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to

[Audyssey] castaways

2011-07-14 Thread David Mehler
Hello, I missed the start of this topic, so can someone tell me where to obtain this game? Thanks. Dave. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at

Re: [Audyssey] castaways

2011-07-14 Thread Alfredo
That is precisely what I have asked yesterday, but have not heard back yet. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at

Re: [Audyssey] castaways

2011-07-14 Thread simon dowling
www.kaldobsky.com/audiogames/castaways.zip Simon msn: simod...@hotmail.com skype, slifinger fortis et egregious - Original Message - From: Alfredo birdlover2...@hotmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 3:27 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey]

Re: [Audyssey] Weirdest castaways bug ever!

2011-07-14 Thread Jeremy Kaldobsky
You'd expect them to be, but that's the same for lumber at the saw mill. I stretched reality a little for the sake of game mechanics. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your

[Audyssey] cast aways?

2011-07-14 Thread Jess Varnell
Can someone please give me the link to get this game? Thanks. Jess --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at

Re: [Audyssey] cast aways?

2011-07-14 Thread Jeremy Kaldobsky
www.kaldobsky.com/audiogames/castaways.zip Sorry I haven't put the game on my normal website yet. I've been busy, if you couldn't tell haha, and I keep forgetting to stop and do that. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to

Re: [Audyssey] castaways

2011-07-14 Thread Alfredo Castaneda
Hello, your message is blank, all except for the signature at the bottom. Grin From: simod...@googlemail.com To: gamers@audyssey.org Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:40:05 +0100 Subject: Re: [Audyssey] castaways www.kaldobsky.com/audiogames/castaways.zip Simon msn: simod...@hotmail.com

Re: [Audyssey] castaways

2011-07-14 Thread Zachary Kline
Hi ALfredo, Check again, there is a web address in the message. It has already been posted on this list several times. Best, Zack. On Jul 14, 2011, at 9:09 AM, Alfredo Castaneda wrote: Hello, your message is blank, all except for the signature at the bottom. Grin From:

Re: [Audyssey] castaways

2011-07-14 Thread Loravara
Actually, it has the link to the game in it, which I thought was what was requested. -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Alfredo Castaneda Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:10 AM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re:

Re: [Audyssey] castaways

2011-07-14 Thread Rick
Hi list. What is needed to build a ship? Thanks in advance for any help. - Original Message - From: Loravara lorav...@comcast.net To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] castaways Actually, it has the link to the

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways and making armor and other items.

2011-07-14 Thread Christopher Bartlett
In order to get armor and swords, you need miners mining ore from a mine, transporting it to the forge, where a metallurgist makes it into metal bars, then a blacksmith makes the bars into armor. It's the most complex production in the game. Chris Bartlett -Original Message-

[Audyssey] Assistive Gaming: Making Mac OS X Games Accessible

2011-07-14 Thread Jacob Kruger
Does anyone know much about this site: Assistive Gaming: Making Mac OS X Games Accessible http://www.assistivegaming.com/ I'm not a mac user in any way, but found it now when wondering about accessibility of any versions of world of warcraft - online multi-user strategy game or something. Stay

[Audyssey] Castaways: doctors.

2011-07-14 Thread Christopher Bartlett
Ok, I learned that doctors would fall back to tailoring (which should be renamed weaver), so presumably they would default to butcher or hunter before that. I'm not seeing evidence of that. I have a butcher shop and textile mill but my unassigned doctor stands around rather than heading off to

Re: [Audyssey] castaways

2011-07-14 Thread Jeremy Kaldobsky
Hatred posted a very detailed article about what each building requires, and what each does. It's worth checking out. http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?id=5636p=7 --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways: doctors.

2011-07-14 Thread Zachary Kline
Hi Chris, There's a slight misunderstanding here concerning the secondary job AI. It is designed to let the out of work doctor revert to a tailor--or weaver, as the case may be, but no lower. The thinking behind this was that it would take decisions away from the player to have anybody revert

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways: doctors.

2011-07-14 Thread Jeremy Kaldobsky
Chris, the people will only revert back a single stage in their chain. It was decided that if the people were free to shift about to even more jobs, it becomes almost a game that plays itself. Peasants spin the fur into yarn, so that's why your doctor will not do that task when he's idle.

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways and making armor and other items.

2011-07-14 Thread dark
You don't make armour. You need two bars in the forge, and the blacksmith will make them, but make certain your not trying to build a guard tower or barracks at the same time sinse otherwise you'll never get to the two bars needed. Actually the blacksmith might need some tweaking, sinse

Re: [Audyssey] castaways

2011-07-14 Thread dark
http://www.kaldobsky.com/audiogames/castaways.zip As aprone said, the link is also on the first post of the topic about the game in the audiogames.net forum. he's not updated his own page with the link yet, but generally it's always there. Beware the grue! Dark. - Original Message -

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways: doctors.

2011-07-14 Thread dark
Hi chris. The ai only goes one stage down in production not two. Thus, your doctor defaults to taylering (which indeed should be weaving, just as barrel maker should be cooper, but who's counting!), but if there's nothing to taylor then the doctor is stuck and needs reassigning. It's

[Audyssey] Castaways, the buildings list.

2011-07-14 Thread Phil Vlasak
Hi Folks, I stay away from forums as it takes too much time to find what you want. So here is Hatred's list Castaways, the buildings. Each building is listed in this format: Name, Cost to build, and Game Description. House 3 Lumber and 3 Bricks A House provides shelter and warmth for up to 4

[Audyssey] Castaways, version 0.8b

2011-07-14 Thread Jeremy Kaldobsky
Ok guys, please take a moment to download version 0.8b. Your old saved games should work fine still. I've fixed many of the reported bugs, and the new version is even able to reverse the damage in some of your existing, buggy, saved games from 0.7b! The job changing messages are reworded a

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways, version 0.8b

2011-07-14 Thread Alfredo
So, is Castaways almost like Dog Who Hates Toast? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways, version 0.8b

2011-07-14 Thread dark
Mmmm, no! In fact almost about as much no as possible! if anything castaways is like lunimals, but more so! - Original Message - From: Alfredo birdlover2...@hotmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 2:30 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey]

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways, version 0.8b

2011-07-14 Thread Jeremy Kaldobsky
No. Besides both games being made in English, there really isn't any other similarity between then. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways, version 0.8b

2011-07-14 Thread Alfredo
Finally, an answer to my question. And, when will there be something about it on Audio Games? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways, version 0.8b

2011-07-14 Thread Dallas O'Brien
whats the link to get it. its not up on the site. best regards dallas On 15/07/2011, Alfredo birdlover2...@hotmail.com wrote: Finally, an answer to my question. And, when will there be something about it on Audio Games? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways, version 0.8b

2011-07-14 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Jeremy, I have discovered a problem with 0.8b you might not be aware of. When your people begin starving, particularly more than one at once, all it says is person x is near starvation over and over again until you cancel the game or somehow figure out a way to keep them from starving to

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways, the buildings list.

2011-07-14 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Phil, Thanks for passing this along. This is definitely some useful information. I think Jeremey should add it to the readme.txt file. That way new players can get a better idea of these things in advance. Cheers! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list,

Re: [Audyssey] castaways

2011-07-14 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Dave, You can always get the latest version of Castaways from: http://www.kaldobsky.com/audiogames/castaways.zip At the time I am writing this e-mail the latest version is v0.8b. Although, that could change by the time you get this. Jeremy is like a speed demon when it comes to updating and

Re: [Audyssey] Castaways and making armor and other items.

2011-07-14 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Rick, To build something like armor you need a forge and at least one mine. Then , yu need a miner to mine the ore, a blacksmith to make the armour, and a metaligist to convert the ore into metal bars. Also you will need at least one peasant to deliver ore to the forge from the mines. If You