89Apr15 10:44 am from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
I am in the capitol and seek service in Duke Samwise's army. I will be a
squire to one of the knights if need be.

Cassius

89Apr15 11:34 am from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
Sir Maverick has been born, I pledge my soul to any noble and just cause as I
am currently loyal to no one. I there is one of noble heart and just soul I
shall side with him so that the greater glory of the one true power may be
shared by all.
Well I guess I'm a pretty nice guy and I don't know who to side with as
yet......

89Apr15 12:41 pm from Chris Gray @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have arrived at Stonefist castle and I will serve Duke Samwise to the best
of my abilities, if funded by him.

The Black Night

89Apr15 2:35 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have found that there are alot of people heading away from the castle and
that are far south. I find that it is interesting that we have not heard from
these people and why they are running around like chickens with their heads
cut off. I bring this to your attention because these people might be the ones
who are killing our men and running without us even knowing who did it. I say
that they are the most likely ones. Is it not true Samwise that after
the death of Z?( can't remember) I found a man leaving in the opposite way of
you castle.

89Apr15 3:16 pm from Chris Forgeron @The Mall [NS,CA]
All who once served the late Albernathy have a chance to forget the foul
mortal, and pledge loyalty to someone else. If not, prepare to die.

Mandorallen: Doth thou wish to insult Fire Elf? Heed thy tounge, or you will
find it hath been cut off.

89Apr15 10:06 am from Mike Boucher @STonefiST
Interesting wasn't it.

89Apr15 12:38 pm from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
Cassius I believe that Night Spy Jr. probably killed Duhillen and one of my
followers have taken care of him.

Duke Samwise

89Apr15 3:03 pm from Mike Boucher @STonefiST
I have arrived at STonefist and am awaiting further orders....I am in
survice to Duke Samwise....

89Apr15 9:15 pm from Shaun Dares @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan's new version seems to work well;-) I was in a battle with myself, and
couldn't kill myself;-)

89Apr15 9:17 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
What Shaun is refering to is a couple of changes I made. There is an area now
called "The PLace of Aberisions". Here a warrior can fight a likeness of
himself and gain experience points if victorious, or die if not.

The other change is that if you give battle to a character not in Defensive
Neutral then there is no longer a choice to continue or not, but a fight to
the death ensues.

89Apr15 9:27 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
As to the second change, about the battle Till Death, do you think this should
only be the case if encountering someone in Attck Mode? I can see a
disadvantage to the opponent. Perhaps another option would be the opponent
only continued fighting to a certain amount of Hit Points left. Feedback on
this would be appreciated.

For my own notes, henchmen option has brought us to version 1.4

89Apr17 12:52 am from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
I think the death part is pushing it a bit because we might attack
someone like Abernathy or Fire Elf which would be a big mistake, maybe fight
until the attacker is down to 10 and then ask if he wishes to countinue to
fight. s

89Apr17 9:13 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
OK I have limited it to only characters that are set to Mode Attack (1) will
continue fighting. The reason I think that this option should be available is
so that a player can't beat on another, go get healed and come back for more.
If only one of the three modes is set like that I think it fair. What do you
think Robbie (and others)?

89Apr17 9:53 am from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
Sir Maverick is headed for Samwisw castle and will pledge himself to Duke
Samwise. There

89Apr17 12:02 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan: does that mean, if you are at mode 2 and the defender is at mode 1 you
will fight to the death or only if you are at mode 1 it will fight to the
death?

89Apr17 12:25 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Anyone else noticed Robbie's observation?


89Apr17 12:32 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Robbie:

Yes the Battle scenario depends on the defender at the moment. If you have a
fairly strong character, then you can set him to Attack (Mode 1) and anyone
that tries you out will be stuck in a loop. There is an interesting remedy
that I think fair for all players.

I noticed someone today that became caught in the loop and they used ^c to
crash the program. This had the effect of charging him one day game time yet
everything else was not changed. That is the defender's hit points were the
same as before the battle and I think that his were as well. This seems
extremely fair. I shall install a more gracefull way to do this, that will not
kick the player out of the door, if this seems exceptable to all.

89Apr17 1:32 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Robbie:
I checked the code and the day is not incremented if No id given. Either you
are mistaken or someone is using your character. The later I doubt, judging
from your password and it's chance of being broken.

All:

I've placed the archive file K041589.ARC in the downloads room. This contains
all nores to this room up to 04/15/89. After a week or so it shall be removed
from the Hard Disk to free up space.

89Apr17 2:20 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Fire Elf:
Troll King has a reply in his bulliten file for you.

89Apr17 3:50 pm from Chris Gray @The Mall [NS,CA]
What are the Hex #'s for some towns???I van't buy anything at Stonefist
castle.

89Apr17 3:58 pm from Glen Fitzgerald @The Mall [NS,CA]
Well Dan it was I who did that ^C thingy or whatever it was but it was not
intentional.....I just hit a bunch of keys by accident on my keyboard instead
of just the space bar and it went all weird and sent me back.....sorry if it
hurt anything.

89Apr17 4:41 pm from Donald Hartlen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Robbie Parker: I killed Night Spy Jr. for he killed King Fredrick III, or
not actually him but he attacked the king then brought another of his comrades
in to finish the job. I know I controled the late king and my man was near
enough to get the king's dying words so he got his fate and I am appeased now
so do not tell me I killed my own friend the king or you will die by my hand
as Night Spy Jr. did. I wish peace not war this was my own step toward it.

89Apr17 7:43 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
Glorfindel is now traveling about the realm, in search of a true heir of King
Fredrick I. Should he find one, he will serve fanaticly.

89Apr17 7:51 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
During my taravels, I came across a castle at 917. I am currently trying to
find it's owner. The castle was unoccupied when I arrived, so if no one owns
it, anybody who wants to find a true King, came come a visit..

Glorfindel the Wanderer

89Apr17 8:01 pm from Donald Hartlen @The Mall [NS,CA]
That castle belongs to Prince Bardia, but he will probably not need it
anymore for he is elsewhere. Anyone who wishes peace and a safe haven contact
me immediately in mail, also there are few who have true royal blood and those
are Sir Monserat, myself(not as true as Sir Monserat) and Prince Bardia who I
feel has now fallen to evil ways.
Baron Swiftwind of Castle Perilous

89Apr17 9:19 pm from Chris Forgeron @The Mall [NS,CA]
917 is Castle Haven. Where hath my Guardians gone? Hath both forgotten in
their haste to punish the followers of Abernathy to lay guard to the castle?

89Apr17 10:39 pm from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Fire Elf, Your Castle Haven is empty for your return, or will be tommorow when
The Shadow, returns to his home.

Glorfindel is now serving Fredrick I, in Fredricks own hall in the sky. (sorry
Ian) This realm is without a King and is quieter without them.

Let the Baronny's and the Duchies rule themselves. There is NO KING!!!!

And without them we have the Peace that Duke Samwise sais he wants.

89Apr17 10:56 pm from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan , I forgot a possible bug. The Shadow was two day's behind when I
logged on but when I tried to move It would say end of section. I then logged
off and then back on, to find I had lost a day. You might want to take a
look some where.

89Apr17 11:07 pm from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
The Shadow Wishes to talk to Sir Monserat, And If He Does Not Want To Talk To
Me 100gp's To The One Who Tells Me Where To Find Him.

89Apr19 12:51 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
That bug could be the fact that healing claims a day of time.

89Apr17 2:10 am from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
I'd like to ask my subjects to search the outside of Castle Stonefist. If you
can find someone who isn't loyal to Samwise, Sir Monserat/ Swiftwind or Fire
Elf then it may be worth something to me, therefor it would be to your benefit
to report it to me. I've been informed by a friend that there were people
around but in a quick search by a few of my men and myself we have not found
anything special to report.

Duke Samwise

Please let me know Hex numbers!

89Apr17 5:23 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Mandorallen is not afraid of a mear Duke, I just wish for peace with my
northern Neighbors. Samwise watch your mouth or you will have no need
of one. You have been WARNED.

89Apr17 5:38 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Fire Elf: your Haven awaits your return, With the Northern Kingdom in peace, I
will do my part to see that it is maintained.
Mandorallen.

89Apr17 8:46 am from Jeff Ohlhausen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Essteven the Mighty has gone searching for the villian... The Crimson Knight
was supposed to guard.

89Apr17 12:26 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
I feel that there is someone going around knocking people off. He has attacked
and killed Zentraul and White Night, who knows how many else. I will search
for this man and bring him justice.

89Apr17 3:50 pm from Lawrence vanderMeer @The Mall [NS,CA]
White Night's decendant, White Night II, has reached Duke Samwise's castle
after a short walk. Here I ask the all mighty king to grant me a weapon and
some armor and I shall do his every wish.

89Apr17 3:58 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
It is apparent that the current regieme has become corupt beyond belief. If
someone is unable to remain neutral, than the leaders must be rotten to the
core. Killing someone because while they prepared for a tournement to be held
in their castle is excuseable, but killing someone when they publicly asked
who owned the castle they came across, is un-forgivable. If Prince Bardida is
considered evil by the current government, I will seek him him, because he
_must_ be a good man . Glofindel's death will not be un-avenged. His murderer
will wake up some morning to find a sword in his chest, and that's a
promise....

89Apr17 3:59 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
Should anyone kill Fire Elf, (and Dan doesn't have to go to backups) I will
follow that person to my grave.

89Apr15 1:28 am from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
I propose we vote for the new King. I say Samwise or Prince Bardia. I think
Fire elf said he didn't want the role. Correct?

89Apr15 1:39 am from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
A vote then! But only those who were loyal to the Fredicks can run.

Cassius

89Apr15 2:14 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Fire Elf:
Troll King has a reply for you.

Re Vote:
Are you going for a democratic monarchy or should not the Lords of the
Castles decide then have a war if there is a major split. I'd love to see a
magor war campaign develope. :-) Almost had one under King Fredrick III... oh
well.

89Apr17 7:08 pm from Chris Gray @The Mall [NS,CA]
I ask Duke Samwise to grant me some armor and a sword and I will do whatevr he
wants, after I do this for him, I will search for the killer of White Night
along with White Night II I am sure.

89Apr17 7:21 pm from Chris Forgeron @The Mall [NS,CA]
"I have no need to rule a petty kingdom of Mortals. And my death will come
after a long and vengeful fight that will lay waste to the Kingdom, fo I am
not of this world.

Prince Bardina would be a good choice for King, as he is a decendant of the
Fredricks. I doubt that the throne will be won without bloodshed. "

-Fire Elf

89Apr17 7:33 pm from Chris Forgeron @The Mall [NS,CA]
Troll King: Guard thee well my slumber, for I shall not awaken for many a
moon.

89Apr17 7:43 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
I beg of Duke Samwise to grant me the funds to heal myself. I had started out
on a journey when I met on who was loyal to what seemed a demon from the
name. The once living man was Horbath who was not far from the castle. Once
again I beg of Duke Samwise to grant me the funds if I return alive to the
castle.

89Apr17 7:51 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
BTW, who was Horbath?

89Apr17 8:02 pm from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
For such evil thoughs are the Spawn of evil, willing anyone to death for no
just cause, from what I have seen Fire Elf was right in destroying Abernathy
for thou art cruel and selfish, questing only for power and not greater
enlightinement such as the great Fire Elf. Fire Elf I commend you, your
slaughter of Abernathy was justified and probably backed by all, if not you
than another would have put down the evil....

89Apr18 1:36 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Mandorallen's castle shakes as he trembles if fear. And trees in my garden
have begun to fly.

89Apr18 1:42 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise(what a misnomer) don't bring Fire Elf into this, I might not have
aproved of the way he killed Abernathy, he did have a just reason for battle.
I have no reason to fight him. But you would rather have Fire Elf battle me
because you question your own strength.

89Apr18 6:07 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Sorry for any inconvieniance, but I had to go to backups dated April 17 10:25
PM. Believe me this had nothing to do with my character being killed (or I
hope now attemped assasination).

Duke Samwise:
I your neigboor to the North West have had an assasination attempt as well.
Let us clear the area of all not loyal to you or I (if he is still there when
I check). I mean this as a message of loyalty not just the loyalty field set,
for any assasin can do that. I now lay claim to a one area hex around Catle
Cain, except for the one occupied by Stonefist of course. Any entering that
area should send mail requesting so first or expect the consiquences.

I think all Castle owners should begin to do the same, for some late night
player seems to have something up his sleeve.

The maps now only have the cover page to be finished. I shall post later today
how to obtain them.

89Apr18 6:10 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Just checked and seems it was only an assasination attempt.

89Apr18 10:15 am from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have found one thing wrong about the south. It is hard to travel from one
realm to another even if they are allied. There should be a common loyalty
for all the allied realms in the south such as the South League. This could
cause problems because the assassins that are running around can just change
their loyalty so what should happen is there be a password for each realm and
when someone enters the realm they give the password to the ruler and then
they will not be attacked. This will give to greater peace in the south until
the unrrest is over.

89Apr18 1:09 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I like Shane's though about passwords. Any ideas of implimentations that may
help in this process? I was thinking of having an option to be able to list
everyone that was loyal to your character. This way the Barons may be able to
identify the assasins. Feedback?

89Apr18 1:55 pm from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
Edward Cain- Beware, I have confered with Gorfindel (Ian's Character) and have
found him to be most foul as he has now commited himself to the destruction of
Samwise, You and all of your subjects, as to this I say, come foul one and
meet your doom as did your most foul liege......Abernathy!

89Apr18 2:33 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
Foul liege? HAHAHAHA!!! I hardly think so! My master was peacefully passing on
his Kingdom when your corrupt Masters attacked him. He was killed by the same
man whom he had asked for peace agreement but a few days before his death, but
was naturally turned down.

89Apr18 7:27 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
MAPS ARE AVAILABLE!!!!!!

Two copies have actually been stolen right off the presses... Here's how to
order...

Send cheque or Money order for $5.00 to:

Dan Johnson
5822 Bilby Street
Halifax, N.S.
B3K 1V8

OR

By appointment only at the same address for $3.50. The size of them means that
I have to pay extra post and get the envelopes etc. Just leave me mail as to
when you would like to drop by and I will reply if that time is good or not.
PLease don't just arrive at the door.

89Apr18 7:30 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
A Little About Them:

They have the map broken down into 10 sections, each on a 11X8.5 heavy
paper. There is a cover title page and a back stat page. A Ledgen of terrain
types is also included. There should be color ones available soon as well.
They could be cut out and glued on a cardboard to make a nice permenant board,
as they interlock from section to section.

89Apr18 7:50 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan: I was thinking, maybe if when you kill your apponent you are asked if
you would like to take his weapons. Like say he had a Two handed sword and a
battle axe and you had only one more position left on your belt. It would ask
you which weapon you would wish to take. This may help the problem with the
weapons and armor bug.

89Apr18 8:21 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Robbie:
I was thinking of adding that feature as well. Although it would be a big help
at the moment, it also makes a lot of sense as to the realism aspect. Thanks
for the input

89Apr19 2:11 am from David Boone @The Mall [NS,CA]
As a spokes person for the Cain Castle,as in the Intrest of Edward Cain for
security purposes,I ask all those at Stonfist to change loyalty to him.This is
because Castle Stonefist is in our one hex area that he had laid claim to and
was overlooked as long as Samwise was among the living.Savge Sarth broke the
door down on Edwards orders to see conditions of things inside and seeing good
citizens in there only ask for their loyalty.The Castle will be left open to
come and go as you wish. If this is not carried out within 2 day(April
20),Savage Sarth SHall be sent to clean house. We are not war mongers,just
asking for what is rightfully ours.

89Apr19 2:56 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
SOME FOOL has DARED to FIGHT with my door keeper. Who ever it was, had been
very stupid, and very weak as ******* ******* lost only 18hp's and is in mode
1.

Please think oh foolish ones, Castles arn't guarded by the weak.

Mandorallen

89Apr19 3:11 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan: You should set your meanial work up like you have with your travel, with
the option to continue being offered. This of help to those players guarding
castles, and don't want to travel.

Torak: Talk to me.

89Apr19 8:46 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Good thought James, I'll try to get at that next hacking.

89Apr19 11:46 am from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise is among the living for those of you that thought I was dead were
sadly mistaken. I will be immortal so long as Enduval the Great Wizard is
near! I will have to remember to pay you back for that one Enduval old buddy!
:-)

Duke Samwise

89Apr19 2:15 pm from Donald Hartlen @The Mall [NS,CA]
For all those new players who wish a safe place to go contact me in mail,
for by the looks of things Samwise's castle is in a heavy war zone and believe
me that is not the place for a ill equiped player! I will give gold for
healing to all those who wish to stay in my castle to get healed up to full
hit points.
Baron Swiftwind of Castle Perilous

89Apr19 8:01 pm from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
I,Tarjan,in the name of the Troll King,hearby order all not loyal to the
Troll King,to leave the Southern Mountain areas.All who do not obey,will taste
death in the flavour of my cold,steel halberd.Be forewarned.All those I see on
my patrols,will be destroyed on sight,if they are not loyal tpo the Troll
King. -Long Live the Troll
King!-

89Apr19 10:05 pm from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
I am really sorry to hear that the formerly peaceful Southern realm has hit a
state of anarchy, not seen since the day's when Belgarion/Abernathy lost
control of the north.

People If it is Fun/murder/war you want, I say go to castle Stonefist. As
Samwise is the least prepared for the state of confusion.

89Apr19 11:13 pm from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Who ever it is who killed Sergant Bagabee. Tell me your name, It is Honourable
to tell a person that you wish his head. The Shadow is not as weak as
Bagabee. Do not attack again or you will not live to tell your tale.

Samwise are these assasines your's ?

89Apr19 10:20 am from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
I will not change the loyalty of my castle, how dare you ask. My castle has
been rightfully given to me by King Fredrick III. I will not surrender it
sorry. I will allt with you for peace but I will NOT surrender my castle. And
you'll have to clean out the whole castle to get it as I am now giving orders
to all in Castle Stonefist to stay in even if I die and keep the castle open
for those who seek peace!

Duke Samwise

89Apr20 12:51 pm from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
Mandorallen:

What use does a peaceful Duke have for Assassins?

89Apr20 5:15 pm from Donald Hartlen @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have people to the south and since the Troll King was good friend to the
Fredricks as was I this threat to my men will probably bring harsh reprimant
from the Troll King himself as I am a friend of his line. If you attack any
of my forces who are sworn to peace I will hunt YOU down and make you pay for
I feel this is not the wishes of the Troll King.

89Apr20 5:15 pm from Donald Hartlen @The Mall [NS,CA]
For previous message.
Baron Swiftwind of Castle Perilous

89Apr21 6:04 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
The inhabitants of the castle at 630 are heading north. Only Thrang is left.

Who owns a John (*******) last name unknown.

Mandorallen

89Apr21 11:32 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Verions 1.5 has been installed (although I see I forgot to change the
copyright page). There are some magor changes in code as well as the program.
First the code.

All the Market Menu Routines are now in a separate chained file MARKET.CHN.
This has freed up a lot of space for fututre work on the main program WAR.COM.
In the market you can now buy Castles, Towns and Roads. Tracks will be added
as soon as I get in the code again as I simply forgot.

The roads may be useful to Barons now that Movement restriction is installed,
effected by terrain type. The character will be set with 10 movement points,
probably on the second session in after installation of 1.5. The terrain
restrictions on movement points are as follows.
1) Open Country -3
2) Roads -1
3) Track -2
4) Water -8
5) Mountain -5
6) Swamp -5
7) Town -1
8) Castle -1

These are arbitrary right now, and open for discussion. Water will be totally
restricted as soon as boats are installed, so players with characters on water
or on islands may be advised to move them to solid land as soon as possible.

89Apr21 1:35 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
There have been strange occurences reported when the "Another Session?" option
is choosen. They range from skipping the character two hexes away, to
encountering himself if that is what he was doing at the time. I shall look
into this shortly, yet for now be prepared for same when the question is
answered "Yes".

89Apr21 5:35 pm from Chris Forgeron @The Mall [NS,CA]
Ah, good. I was just going to suggest that castle owners will be ale to build
roads..

Speaking of castle Owners..I've just heard that Mandorallen has sent a few
goons to take over my castle. not Nice. When Fire Elf wakes, these beings
shall rot in hell fire for all eternity.

89Apr21 6:23 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
I must remind you Fire Elf, you are not mortal either. This is not a threat
from me, I just sduggest you heed my words and don't become overconfident, or
somebody may just do you in.

89Apr21 6:27 pm from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Ian Smith: If these words are spoken from a person who seeked peace with
Samwise I bid you warning. Fire Elf is a friend, if you choose to be his
enemy you are not welcome in Castle Stonefist and you'll gain my men as your
enemy as well.

Duke Samwise

89Apr21 from Michael J. Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]


Enduval the traveller has set out from the war torn south in search of new
adventures....who wishes to join in for a little clean up mission to the
north??? Send me mail and we can meet at a spot to the north....

Enduval the Traveller

89Apr21 11:50 pm from Jeff Ohlhausen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Ian Smith-
Essteven the Mighty has plegded to win back Haven and he will do so or die
trying!!

89Apr21 12:00 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Essteven, I have spoken with Fire Elf, about Haven. Do not act in haste, Or so
shall I.

Mandorallen

89Apr22 12:36 am from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have grown tired of this endless waring of petty men. I have decided to
gather a group of men that feel as I do and we will find a castle and it will
be a free town were no one will fight. Any that will join me leave mail and
I will need those who can fight for there will be warmongers that will try to
stop us. I'm sure Fire Elf will support us in our quest for PEACE!.

(Will Horbath or Deathmaster leave me mail also. Thanks)

Cassius

89Apr22 7:21 am from Troll King @The Mall [NS,CA]
Cassius, if your heart be as true as your words I shall build such a group a
town in my mountain Kingdom, so that they may live in peace. Work your way
South to the mountains and let me know when you have arrived and I will give
you shelter in my Castle, who no one has dared to attack, until the Town is
built. Be sure to have loyalty to me once in the mountains, for I have
pratrols that will kill any loyal to another. This is done to keep the Troll
Kingdom as a safe spot to the weary traveller. Many have flocked there
already, including such notables as the mighty Fire Elf, who also is weary of
the mortals of the lowlands and thier petty wars.

89Apr22 7:26 am from Edward of Cain @The Mall [NS,CA]
Let it be known that war is declared between Castle Cain and Stonefist. Two
nights ago Stonefists attacked my gates, killing my loyal gate keeper, Savage
Sarth. The following morning I counter attacked killing John Geno, their gate
keeper in retaliation. Seeing innocent citizens inside, I retired to give
warning for them to abandon the Castle for reenforcements are on the way from
both sides and a bloody battle is expected to erupt within days.

Enduval the wise and mightty Wizard has heeded my words, so perhaps this time
Samwise shall die and not return to haunt the Kingdom with his war mongery,
disguised as loyalty to the Fredricks.

89Apr22 10:37 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Weapons Markets have been re-installed and tested somewhat with success. The
Armour files haven't been re-done yet, as I can't find the hardcopy, therefore
you may find your character wearing strange apparrel and everyone should have
a shield for awhile.

89Apr22 1:23 pm from JASON FOSTER @The Mall [NS,CA]
Sir Monserat is opting out of the game. He leaves his castle to the Baron
Swiftwind and all the gold with in. He is unarmed and has no money anyone
finding him shall kill him for he is old and dying. Spare him no mercy.
farewell....
Sir Monserat

89Apr22 2:38 pm from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Obviously Edward Cain got his information through the grapevine. I Samwise
have been busy paying my firends I have not left Stonefist in days. Once again
the Duke has been falsely accussed. Listen Mr. Cain as you should have known,
when Savage Sarth was dropped , I Duke Samwise could have walked into Castle
Cain and destroyed you as you were the only one there, but I didn't. Ponder
those words before you do something foolish.

89Apr22 2:48 pm from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Well I've talked to Edward Cain and it is war he wants. Would all my men who
want money for weapons please now let me know I will give you each money and
to any man that attacks somebody in Castle Cain there will be a 100Gp reward.
I will not put up with this warring in my duchy of peace. If I must fight for
peace I will do so. And this time Duke Samwise will fight WITH his men!!!

Duke Samwise

89Apr22 3:37 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I am getting ready to install class of character types. As this will mean
rewritting much of the weapons and armour routines, I have taken the markets
out again.

89Apr22 4:34 pm from Chris Forgeron @The Mall [NS,CA]
Fire Elf does not condone those not loyal to Fire Elf using his castle. The
persons within haven have been advised to vacate, change loyalty, or die.

89Apr22 5:26 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise, that is a joke. Using war and destruction to bring about "peace".
Your peace will not last long but turn into war again and again. All those
who wish for real peace head towards the southern mountains and accept the
Troll King hospitality.

Cassius

89Apr22 8:17 pm from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
The Noble Sir Maverick salutes Cassius in his plead for peace among the realm.
I will join him in his quest for peace. But first I have a quest of my own to
fullfil. Long live Cassius.

89Apr22 8:17 pm from Jeff Ohlhausen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Essteven the Mighty is almost at Castle Stonefist ready to fight..

89Apr22 8:53 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
No, Sir Maverick, long live the peace of the realms once the warmongers are
stopped.

Cassius

89Apr22 8:56 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan- when you get the character classes up do the characters already created
get to chose what class they want to be or do we have to be fighters?

89Apr22 6:58 pm from Mike Boucher @STonefiST

I will return to the south when I have avenged my brethern killed by the
hand of those in the capitol....I will then return and ponder the situation at
STonefist, untill then I will judge no one!

Enduval the Traveller

89Apr22 9:50 pm from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
Cassius: He has left me no choice, either I fight for my peace or I die. Sorry
but I wont choose the latter.

89Apr23 12:54 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Shane Leahy

No you could create another class of character. All present characters will be
fighters. In case you didn't realize it you could simply change your password
on the BBS and create a new character the next day. The one in use now would
become an NPC.

89Apr23 1:06 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Those players with characters that own castles are permitted to create an
Alias Account, using the name of thier character. This is so they are more
easily identifiable in this room. If they should become de-throned these
accounts will be killed immediately, so do not make a character of choice in
those accounts, but a loyal servant would be a good idea.

89Apr23 7:20 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
A new feature on the way for all you peaceniks... Mode 4 - Evasive Mode!

This will after one swing roll an 1104 sided dice and then plug that number
into the auto-mover routine (option 8 of main menu) and away you go...

Almost finished in test copy. (Famous last words :-)

89Apr23 8:29 am from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise, is it a bounty you must place to get your men to fight for you!!!!
You shall be broken!!!

89Apr23 10:28 am from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
Troll King, where is your capitol? I have found out something very strange.
There is a castle being held by 2 assassins that are loyal to Samwise. I know
that they are assassin because I have encountered one of them before. So,
what are you doing now with these assassins Samwise and why is your castle so
far away from your kingdom of war? Becoming imperalist, maybe that is why
your waging this useless war. Holders of the castle beware for I have a
friend of mine travelling there to remove you.

Cassius

89Apr23 12:00 pm from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Enduval- what bretherine were killed? If it was you who killed The Shadow then
I will see to it that worms will not find enough left of you to make a meal
of.

Cassius - Samwise doesn't like war. Murder is fine, but in war he might get
hurt. The Duke seems to have a fair number of assassins after all.

89Apr24 1:52 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Could we some how make arrangments to say when a TKC play gets killed?

I have always done this, I just think it is polite.

89Apr24 8:30 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
There will soon be logs for characters, which will log all encounters from
battles to credit transfers. Yet a dead character of course tells no tales out
of school.

89Apr23 8:26 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
"Well we can leave them a couple of gaurds in the secret room, or simply a
written message, as I am sure his Lordship can read. It is my, and the
Sergent's, opinion that better shelter for the Caravan, must be found for the
night.", replies Arrak, face set very serious now.

89Apr23 8:27 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Well you warriors will be pleased to know that the Weapons Market is now open
in all Castles/Twons. Armour will be added as soon I get home later today.

89Apr23 3:34 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Armour Markets are open, yet still acting a bit strange. I think from a quick
test that it is looking at the piece of equipement which is one more than the
number you enter. Any adventurous testers try it out and let me know the
observations please. No garrentees on purchases in that market. The weapons
are working fine however.

89Apr23 9:45 pm from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan : I was running though your armour section, and the following happened on
requests --
0 - coused a stack dump or something (none)
1 - offered none (shield??)
10 - plate (^field)
11 - Field plate.

When I bought none for 0sp the program ran fine.

A word of advice to those who want armour - add one to the number that you
want to buy, and enter that instead.

89Apr24 7:06 pm from Mike Boucher @STonefiST

I have never killed anyone....(unless you count the idiot who attacked my
character when I was gone:-)....I am refering to the villans outside of
abernathies keep! They killed any and all who passed by!. I will venture to
that hex withthe intention of finding those who still practice this and punish
them with death....I will leave my character in a place easily found and allow
them to find him....Then if they attack, they die!!

I Don't know any shadow person, but if you want to pick a fight I am the
wrong person!!!

Enduval the Traveler....

89Apr24 from Edward of Cain @The Mall [NS,CA]
All loyal comrades, only Samwise Loyalists are to be attacked. We do not want
to give the impression that we are as bloodthirsty as his lot. One such
warrior is Esteeven, on his was into our area only for supplies. He is loyal
to Fire Elf and has been warned not to travel under Samwise, as I found him
doing.

89Apr24 from Michael J. Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]



I approach your city, and would like to stop for a visit if it is alright
with you. I am on a journey north and would like to take a rest, before
continuing, could you let me know the number of the hex your city is in? I
have passed some who are loyal to you already and am sure I am close.....


Enduval the Traveller

89Apr24 3:35 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
If I recall correectly, Fire Elf's henchmen didn't have much sympathy for
Glorfindel when he came across FE's castle.

89Apr24 5:26 pm from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Enduval; The area you claim to be filled with old Abernathy groups,
murdering all they come across is way off base. While there are those around
my castle who love to attack me, and mine (quests and employies). I do not
know that you will be attacked, do to your ties with Samwise. You are welcome
to use my castles stores and temple just as long as you follow common
curtisy(sp).

89Apr26 3:08 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Armour. and weapons seem to be working fine now. There is a slight hitch that
new characters are carrying and wearing shield, but I guess ya have to cover
yourself up with something before you get something on.


I've opened this room as things seem "playab;e" enough. This does not mean we
are out of Testing and I ask any new players joining to that fact clear in the
mond, so as not to become upset if new additions are made or some bug causes a
disastor in the Kingdom.


To the private room test players, can't thank ya enough!

89Apr26 7:09 am from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan: are you aware that you have closed the markets again?

89Apr26 7:59 am from Troy Sponagle @The Mall [NS,CA]

Any loyal followers who wish to join the Band of the Kraken, leave Mail.

(I wish only starting characters)

89Apr26 9:18 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Mandorallen:
No I wasn't but thank-you for bringing it to my attention. They are now open.
It was a case of copying in the wrong version in a late night session. Please
overlook the copyright page as I was preparing a copy for Donald and forgot to
change it back. I shall do that later today.

If you should find that the Battle is not making _any_ hits, this is because
there is not enough memory to load the probability matrix. This will happen
every so often until I make a little fix, which is next on the list. This
happened to me last night and I must have burnt up two hours before the
realization came to me. That's why the old copy of the market made it in, I
was trying everything. So just report it should it happen again and I'll cold
boot. I hope to have it fixesd however before it has a chance to occure again.

89Apr26 12:34 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
Anyone wishing to join my band of bounty hunters may do so. I will try to
equipe you with weapons and a full HP set up. The only thing is that I asign
who gets who and I get 10% of the money of the man you killed. also you are
loyal to me.

MARTIN THE VILE

89Apr26 1:12 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I re-thought about opening it up until this memory thing is fixed.

89Apr26 1:56 pm from Glen Fitzgerald @The Mall [NS,CA]
Well I would like to tell everyone that I am now in Haven and while it is
still Fire Elf's castle I am in charge there now....when he returns he will
have it back without a fight but until then all are welcome as long as you are
loyal to Torak you may enter...when you leave I don't care who you put your
loyalty to because I do not wish any part of the violence around us.

89Apr26 8:03 pm from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
I think a couple people got the wrong idea from my last message,warning all
those not loyal to the Troll King to stay away from the mountains.The reason
for this is,that many pople have been coming and claiming the Troll King's
land.This land has belonged to the Trolls from the begining of time,when the
troll's appeared.Many people have come,claiming this land,and are wrongfuly
declaring themselves the new owners of the mountain ranges.This will not be
tolerated,as long ads there are those still loyal to the Troll King,such as
myuself.Be fore-warned.This is not a threat,just a warning.
-Long Live the Troll King!-

89Apr26 9:34 pm from Troll King @The Mall [NS,CA]
phreed: Who are you and what are you doing in my domain? Priviledged mortals
may enter but you aren't one of them. Make your loyality to Troll King or
face the punishment of being inside my mountains!
Dan: Now niehter the attacker or defender may be hit. I want at least 20
rounds with no hits from either side. Beats all probablility to hell I
think.
All: Beware of the brewing war at Stonefist. All changing loyalty to Troll
King and bringing me money will be greately rewarded. All doing so or wanting
leave me Troll King mail.

89Apr26 11:11 am from Mike Boucher @STonefiST
Mandorallen>

I have found the name of the man I seek but I will not dishonor the codes
of chivalry by settling my grievances within your kingdom, if I find this man
there I will issue a challenge and leave. If not I will gladly accept your
hospitality....As for my ties to Samwise or anyone else, if there are those in
your castle who will attack me because of my past residences and their owners
then they will find I do not show mercy! If they are so blood-thirsty as to
not accept me as a fellow traveller they will meet thier doom on the end of my
sword!! I know you to be a man of honor and I'm sure that such as those would
never be acting on your orders....

Enduval the Traveller

89Apr27 8:04 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
The Utility missed it's run thismorning due to the clock being set wrong. Game
time is day 40 (as it was yesterday).

89Apr27 8:08 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Version 1.51 installed. This is the first of the memory grabber cleanups. It
was worse than I had imagined. Everytime that a character came back from any
of the chained files (Market, Encounter or Bullitens) the _entire map_ was
reloaded, having not reclaimed the first memory grab. A Baron, arming his
Henchmen, could put a serious drain on the 300K the C86DOOR.EXE,DOORWAY.EXE
and TKC have to work in! I have that fixed. Now to reclaim the single map
loading everytime a player is finished in the door. Then a check on the
character files loading activity. This should mean by version 1.52 that we
don't experience such things as the probability matrix no longer being in
memory.

89Apr27 2:34 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Troll King and All Other Plyers:

I found the same problem with the Battle Area when testing. I cut the
Battle Code out into a Chain File of it's own thinking that this would less
cramp memory. (Bringing it to version 1.52 for my own notes). Unfortunatly
this did not help. With the BBS down it runs fine and works fine, so I have
two choices at this moment.

1)Do away with the Linked Pointer Lists with the Character and Map Files

This will take more time than option two, yet will speed the way for Character
Class Types installation.

2)Chop the different sections of program up into smaller chain files.

This will be quicker and also perhaps make it possible to run the game, once
the files are being read from disk, in 256K with the BBS up. At present I am
dedicating 300K to the BBS with the game, so it would not take too much
chopping.

Until I decide and remidy the problem there will be an enforced peace in the
Kingdom. Time to explore, make claims and the Barons to divide the Kingdom.

89Apr27 4:56 pm from Troll King @The Mall [NS,CA]
So be it. I declare peace in my nations of mountains until such time as I
want to fight again. However patrols will still happen regularly.

89Apr27 12:07 pm from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
All travelers are welcome in The Capitol. I control a Baronny, and I wish all
within to set there Loyalty to Mandorallen.
All who have my Loyalty may not be mine as not all warriors are Honourable.

Any looking to do battle with me, do not bother looking at my castle as I
rarely rest there. Any who wish to see me send mail then enter The Capitol
from the West. I will find you, but I doute you will find me.

Mandorallen

89Apr27 2:11 pm from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan, earlier when you listed -values for traveling across a hex, you did not
list the number for crossing forest. As I have one in my barony would you mind
telling me. (If you had forgot to add it I think it should be about -4)

89Apr27 3:18 pm from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
To all : The people in West Pole castle, serve the Council of Barons.
Unless you would like to to have the Troll King, Fire Elf, Edward of Cain,
Baron Swiftwind, and Mandorallen after your head for murder.

Remember that we control a large part of TKC, so please do not be Foolish as
it will not help you.

89Apr27 3:22 pm from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Sorry I am not totaly sober. I forgot a sentance above. If you kill or
injure any of the guards at the castle West Pole, you will have angered those
mensioned above.

Thanks
Mandorallen

89Apr28 7:41 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Even with cutting up into smaller chain files the memory is still being hit
hard. This is no doubt due to the larger characters list. There is a magor one
that I am going to try to replace next and that is the Bulliten Option which
takes over 20K in it's present format. I am changing the whole concept of it
and using the DOS call TYPE , so I am hoping it wouldn't take a
quarter of the space. This will work as a good temporary fix as well as
streamlining the code. Until then you may be bumped for such things as
encounters, which works fine with an abundance of memory, yet in the second
search through the character file, sometimes can't find the character and
boots player back to the board. Please just try to be patient during this
transition for the game will be the better for the changes.

89Apr28 3:31 pm from Chris Gray @The Mall [NS,CA]
Same thing happened to me, I had to .gOTO KINGDOM to get it, it was as if
it was hidden.

89Apr28 2:10 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Mandorallen: Quite right I had Forests set to 1 movement factor. I have
ajusted it to your suggestion of 4. Any dissagreements with this should be
voiced now.

89Apr28 4:15 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Chris Gray: Surprise it _is_ a hidden room now! This makes it a lot more easy
for me to give access as there are manu phoning, having heared about it word
of mouth.

89Apr28 5:22 pm from Troll King @The Mall [NS,CA]
Yes any attacking my loyal guards which frequent West Pole shall face my
wraith! Be warned new and old players fighting or trying to take on the
council would be foolish for our emense power would soon set down all your
uprisings!
Troll King

89Apr28 5:44 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
This game is getting dull. Everybody is on one side except Samwise a couple
others.

89Apr28 6:35 pm from Chris Forgeron @The Mall [NS,CA]
That's easy. declare war. The situation we are all in is very tedious...

89Apr28 from Michael J. Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Or you could do what I do, travel around looking for morons who's only goal
is to cause Chaos. and then kill them....Heh, it's a living...

Enduval the Traveller

89Apr28 from Edward of Cain @The Mall [NS,CA]
LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL THAT DWELL IN STONEFIST!
The gates have been closed to any more that may be on the way to aid the
wolfin sheep's clothing, Samwise. Any innocent citizen is warned to flee the
area, before the battle begins to rage inside.

89Apr29 12:43 am from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
All the citizens in Stonefist are warriors... They are here to do whatever it
takes to keep the peace Samwise has faught his life to have.

I would like to give a warning to Halbroth, either you get away from my
kingdom with that ugly bulliten or you will be dead the next time I go
exploring. I would have killed you today except the battle ruitine wasn't
working, or we were bth drunk as neither of us hit in about 60 attempts. :-)

89Apr29 10:04 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have option 5 of the Encounter Menu working with a few bugs in the test
version. This option allows you to leave a message to an encountered
character, which can then be read by the encountered character's player when
he next logs on, with no need of your character still be in the vacinity. Once
this is bug free and elabortated a bit, I shall do away with the Bulliten
Routines, which are very bulky and should cause much headache during my
planned ST Transport. This should also give the Battle Routines enough space
to function properly (which they are in 400K, so please no more notes that
they are not working).