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30-11-03 The end so far. Development of HQGM has come to a halt for all the usual reasons (lack of time, interest etc.) These pages will remain as long as Dewayne and Ron wish to host them. Thanks for all the feedback from you during the last two years. - Keld

 

24-07-03 HQGM v2.6 is out and can be found on the download page. I took the plotmaker beta and implemented a new database engine with a much smaller footprint. You can find it in edit mode under 'properties'. Press the generate button and watch. I expect to add more variations in future HQGM version. So far there's only kidnapping and retrieve scenarios. The plot maker dies now as a standalone program. The barbarian quest 2 has also been updated (1 monster corrected). Get it from the quest packs page

 

06-07-03 I've been experimenting with a plot generator for HQ as a step on the road to a full quest generator. Data is limited so far but it should be enough for you to get the general idea. Suggestions are welcome as well as reactions concerning its usefulness. Extinct see news 24-07-03

 

20-06-03 Tyler Steven Smith has submitted a quest "The Maze" which is the alternate first quest from the UK version of HQ.

 

12-05-03 Just wanted to let you know of a bug that can cause some confusion. If you use drag-drop to move heroes instead of the arrow keys, the program fails to trigger traps and messages. This will be fixed in the next version, but until then use the arrow keys as the primary movement method.

 

22-03-03 A very minor patch is available form the program download page. Get it if you are using HQGM's upgrade option to avoid problems with Fimir's.

 

03-03-03 Version 2.5 is out. Main new feature is the load/save game in progress. This opens up for PBEM again (see new instructions)

 

10-02-03 Added a "Coming soon" section for the curious

 

18-01-03 Updated Wizards of Morcar quest 2 concerning statue.

 

17-01-03 Updated the update program. If you got a fatal error because of the file hqgm.ini then get this new version.

 

14-01-03 Version 2.4 of HQGM released and Instructions updated. Started using a patch program to make smaller updates like this one.

 

10-01-03 Wizards of Morcar quest 1 updated to correct the wandering monster.

 

08-01-03 Finished the instructions for version 2.3. and uploaded the ItemMaker version 1.5

 

06-01-03 Updated the instructions for version 2.3 including explanations for the AI and started an object'opedia. It's not complete yet, but there is plenty of new stuff to read. On another note:  WHERE ARE YOUR HOMEMADE QUESTS?? When HQGM originally was published I thought others would send me the occasional quest(pack) for me and others to enjoy, but the silence has been deafening so far. So either the program sucks or you are are..... If you feel up to making/converting a quest pack for HQGM let me know when you start and I'll ensure there won't be any wasted efforts due to parallel development.

 

31-12-02 Some Screenshots added/changed. ATOH quest pack updated to correct mistake in quest 6.

 

22-12-02 HQGM v2.3 is out! Featuring monster AI. More info about this and other features will come after the holidays, but I wanted you to have this before christmas :-) In addition Wizards of Morcar is released and ALL other quest packs have been rereleased to take advantage of the new features properly.

 

23-09-02 Updated ROTWL quest pack to reflect new features.

 

20-09-02 Finally an update! The Frozen Horror quest pack and version 2.2 of HQGM is out. Some new features are included: "Dialogue" - you can now add NPC conversations with the Heroes. "Add object" - You can add replace objects during the game. Good for surprises. "Conditional trigger" Only if all heroes are in the room or the last hero has passed a square will the trap/event be triggered. All treasure cards are implemented too. You choose what expansions are included in the treasure deck draws.

 

22-04-02 Added a DLL pack for people with problems starting HQGM. Apparantly some older windows versions don't have those dll's.

 

19-04-02 Added a few suggested rules for playing without a GM.

 

18-04-02 Released new quest pack "The Mage of the Mirror" (Elf quest) and version 2.1 of HQGM.

 

13-04-02 Added some more screenshots.

 

12-04-02 Version 2.0 of HQGM is out! Several new features - the most notable being play-by-mail support.

 

08-04-02 Matt found another problem in Basic quest 6. This has been corrected and can be downloaded now from the quests page.

 

01-04-02 Matt Swider brought my attention to an error in the monster score formula. This has been corrected.

 

19-03-02 Created a small utility called the Item Maker. With it you can create your own Traps, Heroes, Monsters and tiles for HQGM. Check it out here

 

12-03-02 Changed the site layout to fit better with Agins Inn. Thanks to Ron Shirtz for the cool logo image.

 

08-03-02 Moved the site to Aginsinn.com. Many thanks to Dewayne & Ron for giving me the space.

 

04-02-02 Added a new section for Instructions & Rules for play

 

03-02-02 Release of version 1.01. Setup of v1.0 failed on some computers due to DLL conflicts. These conflicting DLL's have been removed in this version. Also added is the Monotype Corsiva font used in the application.

 

02-02-02 Only a few small bugs detected so now it's version 1.0 Quest packs removed from program download, so you must get them separately. At the same time ROTWL is released in the new format. The Excel version is now terminated. all info on the site relates to the standalone version.

 

31-01-02 Finally - The standalone version of HQGM is in beta right now. Included in the package is: 3 quest packs (basic, Kellar, Ogre Horde), 24 furniture pieces, 5 hero types, 42 monsters, 52 spells, 17 tiles and 16 traps. You can create new quest and items (well ok creating items is for the initiated right now - I'm considering an itemmaker program too) Try it out and let me know what's missing/wrong. The feedback is needed to make improvements. The interface is intuitive (I hope). The Excel version will be discontinued when the new program is released in v1.0 All other info on the site relates to the Excel version.