Marvel Adventures Vol. 2 - New Release!!

[Flibie]

How do you install this for 

[Cyber Burn]

Welcome to the boards Flibie. If you haven't already done so, the download the Marvel Adventures (MA) Mod from here: https://bentongrey.wordpress.com/marvel-adventures/

After that, open the Zip File, and find the "MA_ReadMe.txt" File. It should read as follows:

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:Installation:
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Simply extract the "MA" folder and drop it into your FFvTTR directory.  Make sure to edit the shortcut accordingly if you do not have FFvTTR installed in the default directory.

Once you get there, we'll see how you're doing and whether or not you still need help.

[Distorto]

Hey, Benton. I'm looking forward to playing your mod! 

I'm having some trouble downloading the patches though. They don't seem to register a download for the links you posted

[BentonGrey]

Howdy Distorto!  I'm glad you're interested in my little project!  The patches are actually no longer necessary.  The version that is available for download should be all patched up.   Enjoy!

Thanks CB, I appreciate you fielding that one for me!

[Jimaras8]

Benton, did you get my e-mail with the second batch of hero files? Pm me if when you are ready to help you with the strings. I am locked and loaded 

[BentonGrey]

Indeed I did, Jim.  Thanks!

Crosspost:

Howdy guys!  I imagine someone may have already whipped this up, and if not, it probably wouldn't be too difficult to do.  I need help with a custom version of the metabolic attribute.  I want a character, like Bishop, to be able to get a boost to strength when he's at full energy, but I don't want him to be too weakened when he's at low energy.  Could anyone help me out?

:EDIT: On a mod-related note, how might I tweak Ephemeral to bypass Invulnerability? 

[spydermann93]

Ok, so I was thinking of making Galactus' Ephemeral doing Psychic damage to the Big G so that it bypasses all of his invulnerabilities.

However, since he seems to use quite a good bit of energy, I think it would be best to reduce the damage dealt to him due to low energy reserves.

So far, the psychic damage replacement seems to be working rather well.  It's just a matter of making the damage done by Ephemeral well balanced.

[BentonGrey]

Excellent!  That sounds like it's working quite well, Spyder.  Yeah, if he can just bleed a couple of points of life every little bit, that would be good.

[BentonGrey]

So, just a quick update for those playing along at home.  I've been steadily plugging away at this in my rare spare moments, and I'm making great progress.  I won't make any predictions about release, because it seems as if I'm always wrong!  Nonetheless, I will say that the final mission of my Spider-Man and Friends campaign has proven to be a ton of fun.  It features a massive battle that I think folks will really enjoy, with tons and tons of guest stars (or guest villains!). 


What's going on here?  Villain versus villain?


No-one wants a hug from Doc Ock...


Spear vs. spear, hunter vs. hunter!


Stiltman has the high ground, but somehow I don't think that's enough...

[spydermann93]

YAAAAAY!!! I'm super excited! Release is getting close. I can feeeel it.

It looks like some sort of showdown between Spidey Villains (perhaps a spin on the Sinister Six?), the Masters of Evil, and the Kingpin and his goons. Awesome!!

This update is going to be amazing!

Spoiler

Btw, if you seem to always be wrong about release dates, just say that it will come out any day but tomorrow.

[Cyber Burn]

Very exciting! 

[Groucho]

Oooh....I've been away from Freedom Force for quite a while and just fired the game up the other day and put in Marvel Adventures to look at how you set it up and what characters it included. I head to Freedom Reborn to see if anything has been going on and BAM! Benton has a new version with Spider-Man in the works. This is a major happening in my opinion! Very excited!!!

I see Bullseye as a villain in the screenshots, any chance Daredevil will be in this? I hope so since I didn't find him in the characters you already have done in MA. I'd really like to see how you set him up.

Also will this be a patch that needs to be installed or will a complete new version of Marvel Adventures be available to replace the old one?

I always wish I had the time and energy to create mods like this. It's people like you that keep this game alive. Thanks again for doing this Benton!

[spydermann93]

It won't just be Spider-Man added to the mod with this update. There are tons and TONS of other groups and characters (see here: http://freedomreborn.net/forums/index.php?topic=58109.0)

Some off the top of my head are:

Squadron Supreme
Guardians of the Galaxy (new roster)
Skrulls
Spider-Man characters
Daredevil characters
Heroes for Hire
Galactus and a few Heralds
Some new Thor villains (I'm not sure how many, but at least Fire Demons or something like that)
Marvel Knights
Dr. Strange characters
and so much more

It's going to be a very big update and I just can't wait

[Cyber Burn]

It won't just be Spider-Man added to the mod with this update. There are tons and TONS of other groups and characters (see here: http://freedomreborn.net/forums/index.php?topic=58109.0)

It's going to be a very big update and I just can't wait

I have no clue how I missed that thread, but WOW, now I'm even more excited!

[BentonGrey]

This conversation absolutely made my night!  Thanks very much, guys, this was wonderfully encouraging. 

Spyder, perhaps, perhaps, perhaps! 

Groucho, there's a good chance you'll get your wish! 

This, for simplicity sake, will just be a completely new version of the mod.  Save files should be compatible, but that way I don't have to try to keep track of all the stuff I've added.

Thanks for the kind words, Groucho!  If you find yourself with stories you'd like to tell, remember, that's a big part of why I've designed my DC and Marvel mods the way I have.  You're absolutely welcome to just create EZScript adventures for them, using all the work I've done as a springboard!

[spydermann93]

Spoiler

I spy with my little eye some Heroes for Hire in pic #3 

[Groucho]

Thanks for the kind words, Groucho!  If you find yourself with stories you'd like to tell, remember, that's a big part of why I've designed my DC and Marvel mods the way I have.  You're absolutely welcome to just create EZScript adventures for them, using all the work I've done as a springboard!

Benton, thanks for allowing the use of your work as a springboard. I hope to one day be able to take advantage of it. We chatted in the comments on your website a few years back and you generously made the same offer then. Unfortunately I just never can find the time. I live in a remote area and spend about 4 hours commuting everyday and with two teenagers playing ice hockey every Saturday and Sunday, there's hardly ever a chance to spend time figuring out how to mod. I'm hoping to retire in less than two years so hopefully I will at last find some time to start dabbling with modding then  . Until then I get to enjoy all of your work and play as my favorite superheroes and feel like a kid again. Your efforts are really appreciated by me. Thank you!

[BentonGrey]

Spyder, you've got sharp eyes! 

Groucho, ohh, I had forgotten that!  Ha, well, no worries man, I quite understand.  I'm currently commuting four hours twice a week as well while I'm working on my doctorate, and that's tough enough without kids to add into the mix.  I'm just glad you're part of the community, and thank you again for the kind words.  You're entirely welcome!  I love this community, and I love having the chance to bring these stories and characters to life.  I feel much the same way.  There's something quite wonderful and joyful in firing up these games and seeing these heroes in four-colored glory.

[BentonGrey]

Howdy guys, I thought I'd post a quick update.  I carved a little time out tonight to work on this a bit, and I've now got the Spider-Man campaign finished!  It's short, only 4 missions, but I think folks will find it a lot of fun!  Now I'm finishing up my X-Men B-Sides, then it's just a matter of testing the extra missions I've added to the other campaigns.  Progress is being made!

Also, what's this?

[BentonGrey]

And what's going on here?




Card versus boomerang!


That is a LOT of supervillains...


Run Gambit, run!

These are more images from my X-Men B-Side campaign, in particular a mission that I'm really excited about.  It's got some unique design elements under the hood that should make for a particularly challenging and interesting gameplay.  Gambit is being hunted, and supervillains are spawning on separate timers.  Unless you can stay ahead of them or knock them out quickly, they'll overwhelm you eventually.  I hope help shows up before too long!

[spydermann93]

A survival mission, eh? Looks and sounds awesome, Benton!

[Cyber Burn]

I am sooo looking forward to seeing this released. I've been messing with the DAT Files on my version of the MA...a lot...and will probably have to do a re-install in order to get the MA Mod to run smoothly now.

[BentonGrey]

Thanks guys!  I'm working on it every spare moment I can manage, which isn't that often, I'm afraid, but I am making progress.

I've also come up with a new solution to the whole "who do you want to be your ally on this mission" issue.  I'm going to start using Simple Choice encounters to let players choose who they want to accompany them.  That way I can let players have full choice of roster, and they can just choose someone they didn't take on the mission.

CB, a man after my own heart!  Ha, I'm constantly tinkering with stuff.  If there any changes you think I should make, be sure to let me know!  This expansion should probably be installed clean, anyway, as I've changed a lot of stuff.

[Podmark]

That is really cool idea for a mission!

[BentonGrey]

Thanks Pod!  I hope folks will enjoy it.  I have to say, I've had a blast testing it.  It is quite a challenge to A) survive the assassins, B), strategically attack enemies, and C) NOT demolish the entire city and kill all of the civilians around.  Gambit's powers don't lend themselves to subtlety.   

[BentonGrey]

Howdy guys!  I've taken some more promotional images, and I thought y'all might enjoy seeing them.  It's the Squadron Supreme vs. the Avengers!
https://bentongrey.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/marvel-adventures-the-squadron-supreme/

[spydermann93]

Oh, no! Poor Avengers! Poor Cap!

Can't wait to get sweet, sweet vengeance for them when the update hits.

AVENGERS, ASSEMBLE!

PS: I gotta say, the Squadron look like they're going to be really fun to fight/play with in the Rumble Room. Can't wait to see how the Almighty Benton decided to represent them. I always thought that your use of powers and attributes were really clever.

[BentonGrey]

Thanks Spyder, you're too kind my man! 

You'll get your chance to whip the Squadron in a new Avengers mission, as well as in the RR.

I do think the Squadron make an interesting challenge.  They really are like the JLA, so they are a real tough fight for the Avengers.  I actually modeled them on my DCUG Justice League.

[Cyber Burn]

Seeing the Squadron vs the Avengers has me as excited as Homer swiping a gummy worm. 

I'm so enthusiastic for this update, and everything I see just adds to that eagerness. But the Squadron vs the Avengers, I think that's what I'm looking forward to the most, I loved those old Avengers Books. Like I said before, I feel like a kid in a Candy Shop! 

[Shazam]

Benton, I'm guessing that in my short time back, you're the only modder left?