Graal - Revision history

Unixmad at 10:03, 30 November 2022

2022-11-30T10:03:10Z

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	'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence in the early 2000 as a relatively simple Java game. Shortly after a new game called Graalonline (Graal as short name) has been introduced with a similar theme, but new graphics and new name.		'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence in the early 2000 as a relatively simple Java game. Shortly after a new game called Graalonline (Graal as short name) has been introduced with a similar theme, but new graphics and new name.

	Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|Graal (GScript)]].		Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|Graal Script (GScript)]].

	The creative power afforded by these features means that groups of players can combine their skills to produce entire worlds for other [[Graalian]]s to explore. Indeed, [[GraalOnline]] offers hosting options that allow such groups to develop their [[Playerworld]]s online, making them (if they so wish) accessible to regular [[Graalian]]s.		The creative power afforded by these features means that groups of players can combine their skills to produce entire worlds for other [[Graalian]]s to explore. Indeed, [[GraalOnline]] offers hosting options that allow such groups to develop their [[Playerworld]]s online, making them (if they so wish) accessible to regular [[Graalian]]s.

Unixmad at 10:02, 30 November 2022

2022-11-30T10:02:49Z

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	'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence in the early 2000 as a relatively simple Java game. Shortly after a new game called Graalonline (Graal as short name) has been introduced with a similar theme, but new graphics and new name.		'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence in the early 2000 as a relatively simple Java game. Shortly after a new game called Graalonline (Graal as short name) has been introduced with a similar theme, but new graphics and new name.

	Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].		Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|Graal (GScript)]].

	The creative power afforded by these features means that groups of players can combine their skills to produce entire worlds for other [[Graalian]]s to explore. Indeed, [[GraalOnline]] offers hosting options that allow such groups to develop their [[Playerworld]]s online, making them (if they so wish) accessible to regular [[Graalian]]s.		The creative power afforded by these features means that groups of players can combine their skills to produce entire worlds for other [[Graalian]]s to explore. Indeed, [[GraalOnline]] offers hosting options that allow such groups to develop their [[Playerworld]]s online, making them (if they so wish) accessible to regular [[Graalian]]s.

Unixmad at 07:47, 3 February 2022

2022-02-03T07:47:52Z

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	[[Category:Graal History]]		[[Category:Graal History]]
	'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence as a relatively simple Java game ~~- known then as 'Zelda Online'~~. Shortly after a new game called Graal has been introduced with a similar theme, but new graphics and new name~~, now running on PC as standalone Delphi program developed by the French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Linux Cyberjoueurs]] with [[User:Stephane\|Stephane]] and [[User:Stefan\|Stefan]]~~.		'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence in the early 2000 as a relatively simple Java game. Shortly after a new game called Graalonline (Graal as short name) has been introduced with a similar theme, but new graphics and new name.

	Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].		Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].
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	The creative power afforded by these features means that groups of players can combine their skills to produce entire worlds for other [[Graalian]]s to explore. Indeed, [[GraalOnline]] offers hosting options that allow such groups to develop their [[Playerworld]]s online, making them (if they so wish) accessible to regular [[Graalian]]s.		The creative power afforded by these features means that groups of players can combine their skills to produce entire worlds for other [[Graalian]]s to explore. Indeed, [[GraalOnline]] offers hosting options that allow such groups to develop their [[Playerworld]]s online, making them (if they so wish) accessible to regular [[Graalian]]s.

	In addition to these player-operated servers, [[GraalOnline]] also runs ~~three~~ official worlds~~: [[Worlds/Graal Kingdoms\|Graal Kingdoms]], [[Worlds/Zone\|Zone]] and [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]~~. Though they are usually considered conceptually distinct from [[Playerworld]]s, they are still largely developed and maintained by volunteer players.		In addition to these player-operated servers, [[GraalOnline]] also runs official worlds. Though they are usually considered conceptually distinct from [[Playerworld]]s, they are still largely developed and maintained by volunteer players.

	The Graal client ~~was recently converted to~~ C++ and ~~is using part of [[Torque]], granting superior speed and~~ cross-platform compatibility. ~~Builds of the [[Torque client\|new version]] - dubbed Graal 3.0 - was~~ available for [[Windows]], [[Linux]] and [[Mac OS X\|Mac]] operating systems. In addition, this new version offer fully 3D graphics[http://www.graalonline.com/community/gallery.php?gallery=42] along with a rehauled scripting engine. [[Graal3D]] was released to some criticism around Christmas 2004. In July 2005, A small group of beta testers tested a new [[Graal]] client, dubbed [[Graal4]]. [[Graal4]] is based on Graal 3.0 but offer better compatibility with Graal 2.0 and offer lot of new features.		The Graal client is now in C++ and have cross-platform compatibility. Its available for [[Windows]], [[Linux]] and [[Mac OS X\|Mac]] operating systems. In addition, this new version offer fully 3D graphics[http://www.graalonline.com/community/gallery.php?gallery=42] along with a rehauled scripting engine. [[Graal3D]] was released to some criticism around Christmas 2004. In July 2005, A small group of beta testers tested a new [[Graal]] client, dubbed [[Graal4]]. [[Graal4]] is based on Graal 3.0 but offer better compatibility with Graal 2.0 and offer lot of new features.

	Starting in July 2008 GraalOnline games were launched on the App Store for iPhone, gaining millions of additional players. In 2011 a Facebook version followed and in 2013 the first Android version has been released. Thousands of Graal players are now playing the game at any time.		Starting in July 2008 GraalOnline games were launched on the App Store for iPhone, gaining millions of additional players. In 2011 a Facebook version followed and in 2013 the first Android version has been released. Thousands of Graal players are now playing the game at any time.

			Between 2014 and 2022 a new Graal client has been developed partly in C++ and partly with the Unity game Engine.

Stefan at 14:33, 1 June 2013

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	[[Category:Graal History]]		[[Category:Graal History]]
	'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online'. Shortly after a new game called Graal has been introduced with a similar theme, but new graphics and new name, now running on PC as standalone Delphi program developed by the French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Cyberjoueurs]] with [[User:Stephane\|Stephane]] and [[User:Stefan\|Stefan]].		'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online'. Shortly after a new game called Graal has been introduced with a similar theme, but new graphics and new name, now running on PC as standalone Delphi program developed by the French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Linux Cyberjoueurs]] with [[User:Stephane\|Stephane]] and [[User:Stefan\|Stefan]].

	Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].		Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].
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	The Graal client was recently converted to C++ and is using part of [[Torque]], granting superior speed and cross-platform compatibility. Builds of the [[Torque client\|new version]] - dubbed Graal 3.0 - was available for [[Windows]], [[Linux]] and [[Mac OS X\|Mac]] operating systems. In addition, this new version offer fully 3D graphics[http://www.graalonline.com/community/gallery.php?gallery=42] along with a rehauled scripting engine. [[Graal3D]] was released to some criticism around Christmas 2004. In July 2005, A small group of beta testers tested a new [[Graal]] client, dubbed [[Graal4]]. [[Graal4]] is based on Graal 3.0 but offer better compatibility with Graal 2.0 and offer lot of new features.		The Graal client was recently converted to C++ and is using part of [[Torque]], granting superior speed and cross-platform compatibility. Builds of the [[Torque client\|new version]] - dubbed Graal 3.0 - was available for [[Windows]], [[Linux]] and [[Mac OS X\|Mac]] operating systems. In addition, this new version offer fully 3D graphics[http://www.graalonline.com/community/gallery.php?gallery=42] along with a rehauled scripting engine. [[Graal3D]] was released to some criticism around Christmas 2004. In July 2005, A small group of beta testers tested a new [[Graal]] client, dubbed [[Graal4]]. [[Graal4]] is based on Graal 3.0 but offer better compatibility with Graal 2.0 and offer lot of new features.

			Starting in July 2008 GraalOnline games were launched on the App Store for iPhone, gaining millions of additional players. In 2011 a Facebook version followed and in 2013 the first Android version has been released. Thousands of Graal players are now playing the game at any time.

Stefan at 14:29, 1 June 2013

2013-06-01T14:29:50Z

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	'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online' - on the ~~website of~~ French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Cyberjoueurs]]~~. They branched away from the Zelda theme and become an original(ish) game. The name was changed to Graal by~~ [[User:~~Unixmad~~\|~~Unixmad~~]] and ~~the majority of sprites were replaced. Some time later, the game was converted to a standalone Delphi program, and Graal began its evolution into a professional,~~ [[~~Pay to Play]] [[MMORPG~~]].		'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online'. Shortly after a new game called Graal has been introduced with a similar theme, but new graphics and new name, now running on PC as standalone Delphi program developed by the French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Cyberjoueurs]] with [[User:Stephane\|Stephane]] and [[User:Stefan\|Stefan]].

	Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].		Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].

Pooper200000 at 19:56, 16 February 2010

2010-02-16T19:56:39Z

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			[[Category:Graal History]]
	'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online' - on the website of French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Cyberjoueurs]]. They branched away from the Zelda theme and become an original(ish) game. The name was changed to Graal by [[User:Unixmad\|Unixmad]] and the majority of sprites were replaced. Some time later, the game was converted to a standalone Delphi program, and Graal began its evolution into a professional, [[Pay to Play]] [[MMORPG]].		'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online' - on the website of French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Cyberjoueurs]]. They branched away from the Zelda theme and become an original(ish) game. The name was changed to Graal by [[User:Unixmad\|Unixmad]] and the majority of sprites were replaced. Some time later, the game was converted to a standalone Delphi program, and Graal began its evolution into a professional, [[Pay to Play]] [[MMORPG]].

Cbk1994: "Graal4 is now available to everyone" -- no it isn't, v5 is

2008-06-09T11:37:04Z

"Graal4 is now available to everyone" -- no it isn't, v5 is

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	In addition to these player-operated servers, [[GraalOnline]] also runs three official worlds: [[Worlds/Graal Kingdoms\|Graal Kingdoms]], [[Worlds/Zone\|Zone]] and [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]. Though they are usually considered conceptually distinct from [[Playerworld]]s, they are still largely developed and maintained by volunteer players.		In addition to these player-operated servers, [[GraalOnline]] also runs three official worlds: [[Worlds/Graal Kingdoms\|Graal Kingdoms]], [[Worlds/Zone\|Zone]] and [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]. Though they are usually considered conceptually distinct from [[Playerworld]]s, they are still largely developed and maintained by volunteer players.

	The Graal client was recently converted to C++ and is using part of [[Torque]], granting superior speed and cross-platform compatibility. Builds of the [[Torque client\|new version]] - dubbed Graal 3.0 - was available for [[Windows]], [[Linux]] and [[Mac OS X\|Mac]] operating systems. In addition, this new version offer fully 3D graphics[http://www.graalonline.com/community/gallery.php?gallery=42] along with a rehauled scripting engine. [[Graal3D]] was released to some criticism around Christmas 2004. In July 2005, A small group of beta testers tested a new [[Graal]] client, dubbed [[Graal4]]. [[Graal4]] is based on Graal 3.0 but offer better compatibility with Graal 2.0 and offer lot of new features~~. [[Graal4]] is now available to players who have either a [[Gold account]] or [[VIP account]]~~.		The Graal client was recently converted to C++ and is using part of [[Torque]], granting superior speed and cross-platform compatibility. Builds of the [[Torque client\|new version]] - dubbed Graal 3.0 - was available for [[Windows]], [[Linux]] and [[Mac OS X\|Mac]] operating systems. In addition, this new version offer fully 3D graphics[http://www.graalonline.com/community/gallery.php?gallery=42] along with a rehauled scripting engine. [[Graal3D]] was released to some criticism around Christmas 2004. In July 2005, A small group of beta testers tested a new [[Graal]] client, dubbed [[Graal4]]. [[Graal4]] is based on Graal 3.0 but offer better compatibility with Graal 2.0 and offer lot of new features.

Cbk1994: added space

2008-06-09T11:35:46Z

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	'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]'''started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online' - on the website of French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Cyberjoueurs]]. They branched away from the Zelda theme and become an original(ish) game. The name was changed to Graal by [[User:Unixmad\|Unixmad]] and the majority of sprites were replaced. Some time later, the game was converted to a standalone Delphi program, and Graal began its evolution into a professional, [[Pay to Play]] [[MMORPG]].		'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online' - on the website of French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Cyberjoueurs]]. They branched away from the Zelda theme and become an original(ish) game. The name was changed to Graal by [[User:Unixmad\|Unixmad]] and the majority of sprites were replaced. Some time later, the game was converted to a standalone Delphi program, and Graal began its evolution into a professional, [[Pay to Play]] [[MMORPG]].

	Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].		Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].

Cbk1994: removed bias

2008-06-09T11:35:31Z

removed bias

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	'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' ~~is the game with which we are all, for some reason or another, still involved. It~~ started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online' - on the website of French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Cyberjoueurs]]. They branched away from the Zelda theme and become an original(ish) game. The name was changed to Graal by [[User:Unixmad\|Unixmad]] and the majority of sprites were replaced. Some time later, the game was converted to a standalone Delphi program, and Graal began its evolution into a professional, [[Pay to Play]] [[MMORPG]].		'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]'''started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online' - on the website of French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Cyberjoueurs]]. They branched away from the Zelda theme and become an original(ish) game. The name was changed to Graal by [[User:Unixmad\|Unixmad]] and the majority of sprites were replaced. Some time later, the game was converted to a standalone Delphi program, and Graal began its evolution into a professional, [[Pay to Play]] [[MMORPG]].

	Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].		Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].

Stefan: Reverted edits by Anti-Up (Talk); changed back to last version by Stefan

2007-07-01T15:38:55Z

Reverted edits by Anti-Up (Talk); changed back to last version by Stefan

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	~~{{antiunix}}~~		'''[http://www.graalonline.com Graal]''' is the game with which we are all, for some reason or another, still involved. It started its existence as a relatively simple Java game - known then as 'Zelda Online' - on the website of French company [[LINUX Cyberjoueurs\|Cyberjoueurs]]. They branched away from the Zelda theme and become an original(ish) game. The name was changed to Graal by [[User:Unixmad\|Unixmad]] and the majority of sprites were replaced. Some time later, the game was converted to a standalone Delphi program, and Graal began its evolution into a professional, [[Pay to Play]] [[MMORPG]].

			Perhaps Graal's greatest strength is its customisability. An intuitive [[Level Editor\|editor]] allows even the most technically-inept players to build [[level]]s of their own, complete with custom graphics and interactive [[NPC]]s. The latter are developed using a simple - yet surprisingly powerful - language named [[Creation/Dev/GScript\|GScript]].

			The creative power afforded by these features means that groups of players can combine their skills to produce entire worlds for other [[Graalian]]s to explore. Indeed, [[GraalOnline]] offers hosting options that allow such groups to develop their [[Playerworld]]s online, making them (if they so wish) accessible to regular [[Graalian]]s.

			In addition to these player-operated servers, [[GraalOnline]] also runs three official worlds: [[Worlds/Graal Kingdoms\|Graal Kingdoms]], [[Worlds/Zone\|Zone]] and [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]. Though they are usually considered conceptually distinct from [[Playerworld]]s, they are still largely developed and maintained by volunteer players.

			The Graal client was recently converted to C++ and is using part of [[Torque]], granting superior speed and cross-platform compatibility. Builds of the [[Torque client\|new version]] - dubbed Graal 3.0 - was available for [[Windows]], [[Linux]] and [[Mac OS X\|Mac]] operating systems. In addition, this new version offer fully 3D graphics[http://www.graalonline.com/community/gallery.php?gallery=42] along with a rehauled scripting engine. [[Graal3D]] was released to some criticism around Christmas 2004. In July 2005, A small group of beta testers tested a new [[Graal]] client, dubbed [[Graal4]]. [[Graal4]] is based on Graal 3.0 but offer better compatibility with Graal 2.0 and offer lot of new features. [[Graal4]] is now available to players who have either a [[Gold account]] or [[VIP account]].