Gunner's Claw Forum

Randy · Sailor Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 17

Thanks to Mahesh's referal, I've joined this forum. I started playing Claw in 1998 and have made some customs for the fans. I go back to the days of Meezo, Scorpio, Finn, Rich, Eugenio, Claw Jr and of course, Mahesh; just to name a few. There are many others also who were active on the forum at that time, of which we had alot of fun and I have many fond memories. So, after many years, I'd like to say hello again. Perhaps some of you have heard from some of these previous members?

Zuczek · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:04 am Post subject:

Hi man, I heard a lot about you and played your levels Wink

I'm glad I can meet old claw's community member Smile

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Grey Cat · Admiral Joined: 02 Nov 2005 Posts: 550 Location: Australia

(Don't worry everyone...spam problem under control)

We've had a few oldies register (Mahesh and Meezo) although neither of them post regularly.
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DzjeeAr · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:45 am Post subject:

*squeels for his actual rolemodel Randy has joined* Very Happy

Welcome to the forum!
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Teo phil · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:42 am Post subject:

Welcome back Randy, I hope you'll enjoy your stay. Very Happy

Randy · Sailor Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 17

Glad to be back. I'll try to check in on a regular basis. Perhaps we all can try to get some of the oldtimers back occasionally.......anybody know how to get in touch with them?......how about starting with Finn? I think I can find Rich......he has a business making artsy pens in Pennsylvania. I'll research it.

XeRo9009 · Sailor Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Posts: 55 Location: USA

From what I see on the members list, Finn's here already...

Although it may be an imposter Shocked

edit: BTW I always wondered, why is it a Lord of the Rings theme for a Claw forum?

DzjeeAr · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:52 pm Post subject:

Blame The Gunner for the LotR theme xD As for getting back in touch with other oldtimers, I once or twice managed to get in touch with Fangs, although that was a while back. I can still try and see if he wants to join.

Oh and Randy, do you actually still play Claw?
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Randy · Sailor Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 17

Perhaps, if someone gives me the email of this alleged Finn, I can ask a few questions to see if he is the real Finn.

I haven't played Claw for a few years(so I would be really rusty), ever since I built a new PC with WinXP Pro. I had it up and running with CLaw briefly, but after reloading the OS again, I never got it going again and forgot what to do to get Claw to play with that OS.

Zuczek · Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:28 pm Post subject:

And what about Edd Brown? Can we contact with him? Rolling Eyes

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Grey Cat · Admiral Joined: 02 Nov 2005 Posts: 550 Location: Australia

For getting Claw to work on WinXP there's a guide here from the old forum.
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Randy · Sailor Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 17

Edd Brown showed up after we stopped being active, so I don't know him.....but sure, why not contact him.....did he disappear also?

Teo phil · Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:20 am Post subject:

Apparently yes. He hasn't posted a message since October.

Randy · Sailor Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 17

Thanks a bunch for the link on the WinXP Registry Fix. I had used it before but misplaced the info.....So, I'll try to get my Claw up and running!...

DzjeeAr · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:45 am Post subject:

Good, then I can forcefeed my levels down your throat ^^
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Randy · Sailor Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 17

I'll Play them as soon as I get Claw installed.......maybe look at them on the editor........I'm sure it will be a good way to recover some of my playing skills.....

Randy · Sailor Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 17

Ok, I kept my word.......got Claw installed and played your customs. My favorites were Treasure Hunt and LaRoca's Wrath, both of which I found very entertaining......great job!

DzjeeAr · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:12 am Post subject:

Wow, that's two levels I never expected to ever be labeled as favorites xD Canyon Refuge is my best in my opinion, followed by DHOT and Claw be Jammed.

(Heck, I still think the way I made the final boss fight in DHOT is great xD If anyone ever makes it that far)

But nothing can pwnage THIS: http://www.geocities.com/captainclawslair/DzjeeAr.jpg

Don't mind the 'i rule' part at the end xD

*Finds himself bragging a bit too much, zips it*
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Zuczek · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject:

LOL, I didn't know about it, DzjeeAr Very Happy

I'll put it at the fan's content on my site Very Happy

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Randy · Sailor Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 17

I may have missed playing 1 of those....I'll go back and check them and get back to you to see if I change my favorites

DzjeeAr · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 6:38 pm Post subject:

*feels so honoured for having his levels played by Randy Embarassed

*

Zuczek: Why did you think the level was named "DzjeeAr" ? XD
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Zuczek · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:59 pm Post subject:

Why did I think like that? Hm.... I thought it was one of your firsts levels and you didn't have any good idea to name it Wink

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XeRo9009 · Sailor Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Posts: 55 Location: USA

I only noticed the "HA I Rule" with the smiley Smile

for some reason I'm going off and on Claw very constantly... I find myself starting a million new games (to get my skills up) like every week lol

Grey Cat · Admiral Joined: 02 Nov 2005 Posts: 550 Location: Australia

Having a level that spells out your name is badass. How did you get all the letters the right size?

Here's Blackout. I tried to do a bit of decorating in case anyone took a map shot of it. There are no objects visible because the editor would crash when I tried to take a map shot with objects (and small wonder, there are 10,332 of them). Looking bad, I don't think Blackout was my best, but it was still an OK level.
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DzjeeAr · Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:36 am Post subject:

Just great, I LOVE my internet. Was just done posting a big post, my internet decides to crash, post lost. *Sigh*

*types it again*

Zuczek > Come on, I aint THAT lame xD

Xero > I have that myself, Xero, one period I'm working on Claw levels, the other on levels for some other game. While ago I made about 11 new levels for Dungeon Keeper (already have 60 + of them), right now though mostly working on HOMM 3 and Settlers 3 maps. I might get back into claw some day.

CG > I don't think black out looked bad at all, I just personally rarely go for ormanents claw can't reach (except for the I RULE part in DzjeeAr). The crashing due to too much objects I had as well, in Woods of Loss. But oddly enough not in the bigger level DHOT.
http://www.geocities.com/captainclawslair/DeepestHallsofTerror.jpg
Does anyone think it shows a lot of resemblance with the first, basic plan I made for it? http://www.geocities.com/captainclawslair/DHOT.JPG

As for the letters, I basicly made the frame work first to keep them at the right height and see how much space I had for each letter, then make the basic shape and work around it a bit. I didn't intend for DzjeeAr to look all splendid and nicely worked actually, moreso rough and chaotic a bit.

I was planning to make a revised version of it, only in level 13 and a bit more loose style opposed to the original block letters of level 3 DzjeeAr.

http://www.geocities.com/captainclawslair/dzjee2.JPG

I never finished it though, might do some day.
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