Gladiatrix III - Week 30 Update

Tessa and Sierra wish everyone happy and safe holidays! They will be visiting the elven lands soon, and not Santa's elves :)

 Week 31: I got too wrapped up in Christmas, so I don't have an update this week. Check back next week for a new update. I should be able to make up some ground.

Gladiatrix III - Week 29 Update

You Pick the Quest

I'm looking for a main side quest on the way to the elven lands. Pick the one that you would like to see the most and enter it in the comments section. Whichever is favored the most will be added to the module. 

A guild of harpers have noticed that a horde of cyclops are moving between elven and human lands. They are planning an invasion but it is unknown who they are planning to invade. Will you be able to help the harpers stop these hideous creatures or are you too late?

 Strange sounds occur at night in a village along the way to the elven lands. There have been many ghost stories told about the source of the wailing. The naysayers say that it is just the wind howling through the trees. Others have concocted ghost stories surrounding the strange noises, but now the ghost stories have come to life. The haunting screams can no longer be denied as the terrified villagers now suffer sleepless and agonizing nights because of it. Your investigation leads you to a banshee trapped in the crypts. Legend has it that she was a beautiful young elven woman tortured and buried alive by a cruel lover. Cursing the gods for her misfortune, she now haunts the lands with her agonizing wails. If you confront her, do you risk losing your sanity?

 You enter the tower of a dark and twisted wizard. His macabre collection includes a brain that has been disected from its body, yet kept alive. Another poor soul has literally been turned inside out to satisfy the wizard's ghoulish delight. What might he have in store for you if he finds you in his tower?

Which quest do you choose? Tell me in the comments

• Cyclop invasion
• The wailing banshee
• The dark and twisted wizard tower

 

Gladiatrix III - Week 28 Update

Meet Fradopholopolousvanperinson. But you can call him Frado for short. He's a gnome who has invented a device that is causing the Dakari tribe much suffering. Why would he do such a thing? He seems like a harmless fellow. While trying to solve that mystery, maybe he can at least help you find some clothes!

Gladiatrix III - Week 27 Update

The battle is lost. When Sierra and her party come to, they find themselves stripped and caged. There is someone in a worse predicament though, as the Taurean savages are toying with another captive. The shroud operatives have little resources to work with to get out of this predicament and may be powerless to help the chained victim. 

 

Gladiatrix III - Week 26 Update

A member of the Dakari high council has gone missing en route to a diplomatic mission. While investigating the disappearance, Sierra's team is ambushed by a horde of half-minotaur. Their numbers are staggering and the companions are in danger of being overcome.

Gladiatrix III - Week 25 Update

I'm backtracking a little since I don't have an interesting screenshot yet for what I'm currently working on. This is the Warden of Dreams. He has a cool look, so I decided to use him. He's rockin' the Dreamscape! 

• I hope to be done with the whole Dakari tribe segment of the module soon. I feel like I've been working on it for way too long. I have just one more scenario to put together for it and then it is off to the elven lands. That's the part I've really been looking forward to building!
   
•   On a side note, I was interviewed on the Neverwinter Nexus for module of the month. Here's a link to the interview if anyone wants to see it:
  http://neverwinter.nexusmods.com/news/44/

Gladiatrix III - Week 24 Update

You've been challenged to fight in the tribal arena to prove your worth. This could be a critical step in earning their respect and trust in hopes of potentially gaining an alliance with them. The Dakari are known to have some of the mightiest warriors in all the lands. How will your team fare against them?

 

Gladiatrix III - Week 23 Update

The Dakari water supply is poisoned. Sierra's mission is to find out what is causing it. The Dakari were able to craft a special helm that allows for underwater breathing, but if removed, drowning might occur. Dangerous aquatic life could threaten the mission, so the companions must be on full alert.

Gladiatrix III - Week 22 Update

 

I didn't get much accomplished this week. Sometimes life gets in the way :) This is a tileset I found and I'm toying with the idea of using it as my dreamscape. The only thing slightly disappointing about it is that some of the floating objects are grayed as if the graphics aren't getting picked up. There's also a big ugly gray polygonal section towards the bottom where the graphics don't seem to be happening. You can see a little of it by Sierra's feet. Other than the graphic holes, I really like it because it gives the ethereal feel that I'm looking for. I might see if I can clean the hak file up a little but I don't want to spend too much time on it. I think that people who are just playing my module for the enjoyment factor will appreciate it for what it is. Those who like to pick things apart will probably down vote me because it has a few graphical flaws :(  So it's up in the air if I'll end up using it.

Gladiatrix III - Week 21 Update

Members of the Dakari tribe have been plagued with terrifying nightmares of late. The tribe's shaman has managed to open a portal into the dreamscape. Do you dare enter and come face to face with these horrors?

 

Gladiatrix III - Week 20 Update

Upon arrival to the Dakari tribe, Sierra and her companions are taken to the very secure Southwest Quarter to stay as guests. They seem to be having difficulty gaining their very important audience with the Dakar, their leader. There is general distrust because Sierra and her team are from the realms. As a courtesy the Dakar sends his daughter, the Dakina, to greet the weary travelers (Dakina is the same as princess in the realms). She is polite, but what's it going to take to gain this critical audience and warn of the threat to come?

•  There is a new series in development that is worth mentioning. Demonheart is being developed and will be an adult module with a female protagonist... and sex =) It looks like the module will be darker than mine, but very maturely portrayed. The blog is very polished. Check it out. There aren't many of us out there still making modules for NWN so I'm happy to see another one that looks so promising.
  
  http://demonheartnwn.blogspot.com/

Gladiatrix III - Week 19 Update

 

A path of devastation lies before Sierra and her team. A single creature caused this massacre. What could it possibly be?

• Currently working on Sierra's encounter with the Dakari tribe 

Gladiatrix III Preview is Available to Download

• A freshly updated version of the Gladiatrix III preview is available. It will take you through roughly the first third of the planned module.
   
• Link to download:
  http://dl.dropbox.com/u/50730465/GladiatrixIIIPreviewB.zip
• WARNING: This is for adults due to sexual content, but you should know this already if you played the other 2 modules :)
• You can use a copy of the character that you completed Gladiatrix II with. I recommend a copy so that you can keep your original available for the full release. You can also use a new character. In that case you will be given enough xp, gold and equipment to get started.
• The preview will end after the Valtrescan tribe encounters.
• If you have Tessa's or Landon's ring from the first module you will get extra conversations and intimate options with either of those characters depending on which ring you have.
• Stock up on potions when you can. I recommend at least 10 full healing potions and a few speed and bull's strength.
• Save your character at the end for a future preview.
• Feel free to use this page to let me know if you run into errors or to leave general feedback. I posted two new polls to the right just to get an idea how this compares to what I've already released. Please be honest. Hope you enjoy it!

Gladiatrix III - Week 17 Update

Sierra stands before the Valtrescan chieftain in the audience hall. She explains the interesting history on how this all-female tribe was formed.

• I only need a few more days and I'll be posting the preview. I just have a little more polishing and testing to do. Thanks for hanging in there and being patient. I think it will be much better with the extra time spent and you'll get a few hours of playing time out of it. Check back this weekend to see if the preview is ready to download.

Gladiatrix III - Week 16 Update

Welcome to Shangri-la, a tropical utopia where everyone lives in peace and harmony. This would be the perfect place to take a break from your adventures, but the decision to stay could come at a great price.

• I'm hoping to have the preview module ready by next week. I can't make promises because sometimes things take a little longer than I predict but that's what I'm aiming for. I just have to finish up the current section I'm on and do some testing.

Gladiatrix III - Week 15 Update

 

The Valtrescan all female tribe has challenged Sierra and her companions to a series of contests. If they can win these events they will have greatly earned the respect of this tribe. Landon has been selected for the wrestling match as Sierra and Tessa prep him for the event. 

• Once I complete the Valtrescan encounters I'll post a preview of Gladiatrix III so that you all can try out what I've built so far. Hopefully it won't be much longer. That's the least I can do for being so slow this time around :)

 

Gladiatrix III - Week 14 Update

A sneak peek into the future. Is there a path where Sierra could eventually look like this? Only time will tell.

Gladiatrix III - Week 13 Update

I had to backtrack and fill in some gaps since there is so much going on up to the point I'm at. So nothing new at the amazon tribe this week. Here's an encounter with some interesting elephant-man beasts in the Forest of Sorrows.

Gladiatrix III - Week 12 Update

The Valtrescan women are well known throughout the barbarian lands for their keen archery skills. They have challenged your team to a series of contests. Tessa has been selected to compete in the archery competition.

 

Gladiatrix III - Week 11 Update

It's been fun basking in the sun but my vacation is almost over. No updates on the module progress this week but check back next week to check the module progress :)

Gladiatrix III - Week 10 Update

Your team is nearing the Dakari lands in hopes of forming an alliance with the distant barbarians in the upcoming war with the Scourge. But before they reach their destination, they happen upon the Valtrescans, a tribe of female warriors. They are interested in sport and game and in order to gain their respect your team will have to compete in their arenas.

• I probably won't get very much done in the upcoming week. I'm leaving for vacation on Friday :) 

Gladiatrix III - Week 9 Update

Sierra meets the Keeper of the Forest and learns more about how her upcoming decisions will affect the future of the realms.

•  Gladiatrix II is now ranked 37th on the all time module list. Thanks for your support everyone! Hopefully Gladiatrix III will be even better.

Gladiatrix III - Week 8 Update

On the long airship ride to the Dakari lands Tessa and Sierra decide to make the most of the trip and sun themselves on the deck. Perence is a mute sailor and apparently enjoying the view. The two ladies don't mind since Perence is mute and harmless, but things aren't always what they seem.

 

• This screenshot actually takes place before the past couple of screenshots.
  
• I really didn't do much this week. I took some time off so I don't get burned out. More to come next week. 

Gladiatrix III - Week 7 Update

The search for Landon leads you to the beautiful and irresistible nymph of the Crystaline Glade.

 

Module Progress

•  I hope to get to the first Dakari tribe this week

Gladiatrix III - Week 6 Update

Sierra and Tessa brave the Forest of Sorrows in search of their lost companion. It is said that those who enter never return. They are starting to see why as they are faced with horrors straight out of a nightmare.

Progress

• Continuing to build events and encounters during their travels to the Dakari barbarian lands 

Gladiatrix III - Week 5 Update

During their travels, Sierra and Tessa visit the Naked Lady Tavern. In the parlor two handsome men challenge them to a game of Knaves and Royals. There are high stakes on the line, but there's also a catch. For each round that is lost, an article of clothing is lost as well. Dare you play and risk losing your clothes in such a public place? You may soon find out why the tavern got its name.

• Still working on the events leading up to the Dakari barbarian lands
  
• I'll be working on the Forest of Sorrows this week.

Gladiatrix III - Week 4 Update

The Village of Cliffdell lies on the outer reaches of the realms of Hadrian. Sierra and Tessa are supposed to rendezvous with Landon here and continue to the barbarian lands, yet he is nowhere to be found...

 ...but the mysterious gypsy who lives on the edge of the village might no something of his whereabouts.

• I'm still working on encounters leading up to the Dakari lands.
• This week I'll be focusing on the Forest of Sorrows, which is a dark and twisted place. Legend has it that any who enter the forest never return.

Gladiatrix III - Week 3 Update

Traveling through the deep forest can be dangerous. Especially when crossing an ancient dire bear.

•  I spent most of the week fleshing out the areas and encounters I've already created so there isn't much new to report.
• Sierra is on her way to try to form an alliance with the Dakari barbarians. I'll be working on the areas and encounters she'll face on her way there. 

Gladiatrix III - Week 2 Update

The Northern Air Docks are a major hub of travel. Sierra is here to rendezvous with Tessa for her next assignment. The mission is to meet with the Dakari, a distant tribe of plainsmen, which aren't governed by the realms of Hadrian. The Shroud's hope is that Sierra can form an alliance with the barbarians to help in the war to come. This will be a difficult task as the Dakari have no love for the people of the realms.

• Finished building the northern air docks. 
• I'll be adding some encounters at the docks and then building a quest related to a village that you will travel to. 
• I'm happy to say that Gladiatrix II is currently ranked on the first page of top modules on the NWN Vault! It is ranked 44 out of all modules. Thanks for all the support and votes everyone!

 

Gladiatrix III - Week 1 Update

You have returned to the Mystwood after completing a critical mission in Nova's Cape. As you approach the headquarters you see Cypher watching you from up ahead. His eyes wander your body, which is barely covered by your scant dragon scale armor. He has always tried to keep a professional relationship with you, but recently he has been having difficulty hiding his desires. With your fellow agents on assignment you are alone with him in the Mystwood. You aren't sure how his growing lust for you will affect your working relationship. 

• After taking a few weeks off between modules it's time to get back to work on completing the saga :)
• Check back for weekly updates on the progress of Gladiatrix III
  

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