SS1 Lazarus Decλy - A Story Driven Fan Mission

[6646af9d9481bLaszlo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AdK--N6Mp4

It may be a bit early, but...

  Lazarus Decλy has been released! 

It can be downloaded on Mod DB: https://www.moddb.com/mods/lazarus-decy-a-story-driven-system-shock-modification

or directly from my Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ju27_qSepPfFgeQXpyo9cpsxUik58fxF/view

This mod is compatible with the System Shock Enhanced Edition Ver. 1.0.0 and System Shock Classic Edition with use of the SSP Tool!

* You can rollback your version on GOG:
(https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212806945-How-do-I-revert-rollback-to-an-older-game-version-)

* You can rollback your Steam version:
(https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1086279994)

I packaged in a few extra goodies into the download.

Thank you for all the support you've given me over the course of this project, I am eternally grateful!

Please enjoy Lazarus Decλy

- Tommy Laszlo

[6646af9d94b77voodoo47]

if you want systemshock.org to host a download as well, just attach it to your post, and I will move it to the SS1 FM/Mod subforum. you won't lose the ability to edit your post and/or remove attachments.

[6646af9d94d4cStingm]

How do I install this in the steam enhanced edition? I tried putting it in mission and mods folder but no go. It don't give instructions for the latest enhanced edition. Any help appreciated!

[6646af9d94fffLaszlo]

This mod is compatible with the System Shock Enhanced Edition Ver. 1.0.0 and System Shock Classic Edition with use of the SSP Tool!

* You can rollback your version on GOG:
(https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212806945-How-do-I-revert-rollback-to-an-older-game-version-)

* You can rollback your Steam version:
(https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1086279994)

It is only compatible with the DOS version of System Shock.

It is currently not compatible with SS:EE.

The readme explains the installation process.

[6646af9d951d4icemann]

Not compatible? Whaa?

[6646af9d955c4Laszlo]

I went to the Discord server to figure things out, and I have solutions for everybody!

This mod is compatible with the System Shock Enhanced Edition Ver. 1.0.0 and System Shock Classic Edition with use of the SSP Tool!

* You can rollback your version on GOG:
(https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212806945-How-do-I-revert-rollback-to-an-older-game-version-)

* You can rollback your Steam version:
(https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1086279994)


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Original post to follow*
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I began this project way back before the finished source port existed. Classic Edition (DOS) was always the primary focus from the beginning, I had to keep project scope in check, to make sure I could actually complete it on time, avoiding feature creep.

When the source port came out, I realized I might have had to throw away a lot of my work I had already completed, and with a school related deadline to meet in order to graduate that wasn't an option. So instead, I didn't bother to figure out how SS:EE Mods function, as there was and still is little to no documentation on how to do so, and my focus was better utilized elsewhere.

From the tests I have done in recent times, the latest SS:EE breaks the music I composed anyways, and doesn't load up resources for some reason.

3RD Player offered to port my mod, and is working on a source port version, as far as I know. Whether or not he'll ever get it working is unknown.

In my eyes Lazarus Decay is complete, I have done what I had set out to do initially, and then some. Tell an original story utilizing the System Shock toolset, and create a game I'd want to play.

Thank you,
Tommy Laszlo

[6646af9d956d8Stingm]

I hope 3rd player or someone is able to port this to enhanced edition.  I would much rather play it there. Its much better than the dos version.

[6646af9d95914Laszlo]

I went to the Discord server to figure things out, and I have solutions for everybody!

This mod is compatible with the System Shock Enhanced Edition Ver. 1.0.0 and System Shock Classic Edition with use of the SSP Tool!

* You can rollback your version on GOG:
(https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212806945-How-do-I-revert-rollback-to-an-older-game-version-)

* You can rollback your Steam version:
(https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1086279994)

[6646af9d9607a3RDplayer]

I hope 3rd player or someone is able to port this to enhanced edition.  I would much rather play it there. Its much better than the dos version.

I'm currently working on it once in a while. I also received the original assets. The problem is tho, that there is still bugs in the Sourceport that make some resources not load. It could be solved by using the original assets and reimporting them into the resource files with the right conversion.

But even tho that I have the original assets (thanks again Laszlo) I can't really use them. I would need ONLY the files that made it into the final built.
But I have EVERY EXISTING asset, unfinished ones from early to mid developement and raws that didnt even made it into the final built of his mod. It's kinda a mess and its hard for me to find the files that truly need to be adjusted.

It's not his fault that he had deadlines to meet and no time to organise his files. And it's also not his fault that the mod support of the Sourceport isn't as good as it needs to be. So I am sorry to say that it might never be ported to Sourceport.

[6646af9d961e1Laszlo]

When I get time in the coming weeks, I can go through the files more thoroughly, and provide you with the specific assets. Worse comes to worse, I can call you over discord and screen share, going over specific assets and whatnot.

[6646af9d96302voodoo47]

wonder how a SS1 fm made for the DOS version plays with the Shockolate source port - if I remember correctly, the basic support should already be implemented.

[6646af9d96709Laszlo]

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wonder how a SS1 fm made for the DOS version plays with the Shockolate source port - if I remember correctly, the basic support should already be implemented.

It does work with Shockolate, but the music is broken, and the gamma is messed up. It is less than ideal.

I re-bought the game on GOG Galaxy just to try out the rollback method myself, and it does work!
I made a video to help everybody here!

You must use the game version: 1e.16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkHltgidbzc

I have also updated the mods' readme, as well as reorganize the folder structure for easier installation!

[6646af9d969e6Xkilljoy98]

Does anyone know how to beat this mod?, I got like halfway through it only to get stuck.

[6646af9d96b62icemann]

So I'm attempting to follow the guide on how to install the specific version of SS1EE under GOG and I'm not seeing at all the screens in the above video.

Tried via the GOG Galaxy app, and the website version and neither let me pick the version. Also the link provided in the readme file to the thread on GOG about installing different versions does not work.

[edit]
Never mind, figured it out.

[6646af9d96e43Xkilljoy98]

icemann
You should see the option under settings, and patch version or something like that

[6646af9d96ffbicemann]

I had to:
1. Disable auto updating of games in GOG Galaxy
2. Install the game (as it would not let me pick the version yet)
3. Click "Manage Installation" and select the version I wanted then click ok

It then rolled me over to the version needed for this FM.

[6646af9d9713ficemann]

I'll be streaming my play through of it shortly, so keep watch of the Runtime section of the forum.

[6646af9d9738aXkilljoy98]

icemann
Gotcha, IDK if I will be able to see it, I might pop in if I can, but might give it a watch after the fact if I don't catch it live

[6646af9d974e4icemann]

That's fine. So far I've managed to get a bit into it. Currently stuck at a door which requires 2 switches to be used, the first of which being right near by. Second I dunno where that is. Cyborg Enforcer in a hallway nearby.

If anyone recognizes the door I'm talking about, and knows the location let me know.

[6646af9d97788Xkilljoy98]

icemann
Ik a lot of the mod requires looking around small places like vents and such, the level is small but compact

[6646af9d9794bicemann]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC6-NjKqwEQ

Door is a little bit towards the end of the above video. I appear to be the first person to put up a lets play on Youtube as there was nothing else on there.

[6646af9d97c22Xkilljoy98]

icemann
Yeah SS1 mods have very little content on YT

I have considered doing videos on stuff, but IDK if I have the voice for it yet, rn my voice is kinda soft spoken so I might need to make it sound more interesting.

[6646af9d97edbicemann]

Xkilljoy98
In your play of the FM were you able to find both switches? I've been searching everywhere and can't find it.

Jump to: 1:07:48 in the video. I was able to find the first switch in the ladder shaft facing opposite to the door, but have yet to find the other one. Been driving me crazy, as searched all over.

[6646af9d9819eXkilljoy98]

icemann
I would have to go back into the Fm and see as it has been awhile, IK I got as far as unlocking a big room with robots in it but didn't have enough ammo to go any further