89May08 2:40 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Boy am I dissapointed! I backed up all 19 Megs of stuff, re-formatted the Hard
Disk. Loaded everything back in and set it up only to find that the exact same
problem exists with TKC Door as before all of that. I tried a file that went
out with a copy I sold, thinking that maybe for some reason it was the size of
the character file at present. It also worked without the system being up, yet
crashed right out of the door the same as the regular file.


The only positive thing to come out of all that work, is that I can now boot
from the Hard Disk. This should help me a lot when working on TKC, which seems
rather redundant with present difficulties.

The next step is to set up PRCHOST, the ProComm Mini BBS to see if it runs in
that shell. If it does it should indicate that the Citadel System Files may be
the culprits.

89May08 8:08 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
TKC BACK ON TREMBLING KNEES!!!!


Well I still can't figure out what is C86DOOR.EXE's problem. To do a temporary
fix I used the same ERRORLEVEL that it signals to start up a Batch File that
sends you to DOORWAY and then TKC. This is straight Modem I/O right now, so
may not be a s smooth as with C86DOOR. PLease let me know how it handles fro
you all.

89May08 8:56 pm from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
Since the return of Maverick, he has see untold horrors in his quest against
death. Tears came to his eyes when he saw the Great Kings of the land Unite
under the name Council of Barons. He shall undieingly pledge alligance to them
forever as long as they last.

(So what right...:-])

89May08 9:00 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have had both the Monnett Twins and Sir Maverick in for testing and the
method seems sound enough (using the batch file). I shall now clean the few
obvious bugs and infinite loops out of the present Alpha Test and have it back
up again very soon. All three test players found the inter-hex addition easy
to handle once around the hex once or twice, which was very encouraging for
me.

89May10 12:19 am from Council of Barons @The Mall [NS,CA]
Maverick: We are glad to see a loyal citizen and welcome you with open
arms. If you wish to serve us and our causes then leave this person mail and
we shall give you a task which is suited to your skills.

89May10 6:41 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Version 1.55, with Inter-Hex Movement is almost ready to go online. So sharpen
those blades and shine those shields TKC will soon be back!

89May10 7:15 am from Son of Swiftwind @The Mall [NS,CA]
Let us hope so, for I have buissness to complete!

89May10 7:35 am from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
Sir Maverick accepts, I will be going to NATO next time on.
Long Live Council of Barons.

-Sir Maverick

89May10 7:36 am from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
I am Sir Mavaricks son Navar, I also wish to help the Council so I will
journey to the Old Capital then to Nato.

-Navar

89May10 5:13 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
TKC Version 1.55 Online!!!

I have not tested it to my complete satisfaction, so no crying if a bug should
turn against you. (I never get complaints when they work in the players favour
:-) Please report any oddities and what you think of Inter-Hex Movement. I
shall add that to the help files asap (found in .H KINGDOM). Right now there
are no costs to inter-hex movement as to Movement Points. There are also no
encounters in that option. They will be the next two installments to be added,
yet I would like to test this much fully and get players' feedback.
The version numbering will be changed once it is debugged.

89May10 6:24 pm from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
Fine

89May10 from Edward of Cain @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise: Why do we not finish this quarrel between our castles right now?
Meet me on Hex 318, just North east of your castle, East of mine, and we
shall have a duel to the Death. The winner keeps the other's land and
property..
I have 148 Hexes and 21 castle to my name, if you win, you may have all of
these with no quarrel from my men.
If I win, I get Castle STonefiST, and your men leave me, in peace.
What say you? Leave me a reply, lest thou be a coward.

Edward of Cain

89May10 9:30 pm from Jay Eisner @The Mall [NS,CA]
Help, Xanlithe is stuck in the water. How can he escape? (He is only one hex
away from a Castle.)

89May10 9:54 pm from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
I,Tarjan the berserkr,re-state mty claimon the head of Samwise.I have
apoligized for my actions,and will withdraw from any conflict for the time
being.If any man state I am a coward,he my simply leave mail,and we can meet
at a hex,and battle to the death.Cain & Samwise:may the best man
win! -Long Live the Troll King!-

89May11 3:46 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Three changes will be implimented after last nights testing.

1)Water shall take -49 Hit Points and -10 MOvement Points each water hex moved
over. This will allow strong warriors to swim two hexes (back to shore). May
all the galliant testers who drowned rest in peace.

2)Newly Created characters shall be assigned a section of hex, randomly.
Because they hadn't been, they cannot move at present when created in this
version.

3) Inter-Hex Menu shall stay in a loop, until player chooses an exit option.
This should speed Movement to proper position.

89May11 3:49 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
The Troll King is Dead!

A group of fishermen on the northern coast found the mighty remains of the
Troll King washed up on the shore. Having only heard of Trolls in myth, they
built a huge funeral pyre and burnt the remains. May he rest in peace.

89May11 6:41 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Water now takes -33 Hit Points for every hex crossed and -10 Movement Points,
so it is possible to swim back to shore.


Newly created Characters now have a roll to see what hex section they are
placed into.


I will wait for more feedback before changing the Inter-Hex Menu.

89May11 7:31 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Something has to done with users going into the TKC door more than once per
day. I refuse to make the program citadel specific, so here isone idea I came
up with. Add a feature into the Utility Program (which is Cit specific, yet
stands alone) that checks the system Door Log each time it runs. Any offenders
get a certain amount of Hit Points deducted from thier character. This would
entail that another option for henchmen is added, so that a player can access
his henchmen while still in the same session. Feedback?

89May11 8:28 am from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
What about people with more than one character?

89May11 8:56 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
More than one character??? Those would _be_ henchmen, or certainly should
be... or do you mean poeple with characters that they use with other's
passwords? If that type of thing is going on, then they would have to log in
as the legal user I suppose, or suffer the penalty. All the extra characters
of past versions have been killed off and some have remained and surfaced as
henchmen when the Utility Program was introduced.

89May11 4:54 pm from Anthony Bane @The Mall [NS,CA]
Another valiant adventurer has wandered onto the barren and war-scared land.
He sees a place sad and depleated due to the ravages, and yet a glimmer of
hope... than one day a Champion will come and conquor all the oppression. When
that person will come he does not know, but he sits waiting untill he sees one
who is honest and good enough for him to join.
This new adventurer is Maelstrom.


89May11 5:30 pm from Son of Swiftwind @The Mall [NS,CA]
Who has killed the most vallent Troll King and where were his remains
found?

89May11 5:37 pm from Council of Barons @The Mall [NS,CA]
We of the council are not pleased by this treachorous act against Troll
King and any one with information about his captor should contact us at once.

89May11 5:41 pm from Council of Barons @The Mall [NS,CA]
Maelstorm: You are welcome to work for the Council of Barons or one of
it's members if you so choose, if you wish this leave mail and you will be
instructed.

89May11 6:23 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
I had a deep hatred for the Troll King, but I also don't wanted a powerfull
killer walking around. From what I knew about the Troll King, he was very
powerfull. I expect that his killer is the same wizard who had him under
control. Thus this wizard must be powerfull beyond belief and I stress to the
good people of the land to keep their eyes open. LONG LIVE MANDORALLEN!

annon

89May11 6:58 pm from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
Servants of the Troll King:I now proclaim myself the ward of the Troll
King.Unite ,and come to the castle.Our master would want one of us to do
this,and I shall undertake the task.IF,by chance,he returns,the throne will be
his,until that time,I shall lead and protect the mountain ranges.All who would
serve the Troll mountain kingdom,leave me mail,and I shall inform you where
the castle lies hidden.Come hither,servants of our master,come to the
castle! -May the Troll King rest in peace- BTW,any man who finds his
ashes,and brings them,shall be greatly rewarded,and shall be doubly rewarded
any man who finds where the wizard is.

89May11 7:41 pm from Jay Eisner @The Mall [NS,CA]
Well, since I don't know what happened to the Troll King for sure, this is
only a guess: since He was washed up on shore it is perhaps possible he simply
drowned.

89May11 8:56 pm from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
You sure have got some nerve claiming the Troll King's kingdom! I think there
are many people that will have something to say about that.

Sir Monserat, want to discuss teh situation.



Okay, let me know when it comes into affect so I don't lose some hitpoints..

89May11 9:14 pm from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Can you put somethign in so we can hand armor from one character to another
because I wont want to throw my banded mail away when I get the rest of the
money I need for the plate mail...

89May11 9:27 pm from Council of Barons @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise: You have no claim to Troll King's Castle and I will oppose any
action on your part to take it by force as Troll King and his followers lived
there and any of his followers have more right to it than you!

89May12 from Michael J. Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
I got thrown out again dan!! the I/O error while changing loyalty, I figure
finding that error should earn me 2 days:-)

89May12 12:03 am from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Listen here Council would you be careful what you say. I said people would
appose that douffus from taking the Troll King's Castle I did ever say I was
planning on taking it. I am a peaceful man and I deal with things in my duchy
alone. Leave me alone as even you are now starting to slander me...

89May12 12:59 am from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Well Duke Samwise just got back from a long overdue scouting... A good friend
of Samwise named Meriadoc was attacked by Jargon III a coupld of days ago.
Today Meriadoc entered Castle Stonefist and reported the event to teh Duke.
Needless to say he was not impressed. The Duke left, heading half way across
the world to pay this Jargon III back. When he finally arrived there he found
that he wasn't even a challenge. Please if you are going to bug my subjects at
least be able to put up a fight because you're going to have to deal with me.
A few people insisted on getting in the way and they were offed at the same
time.

I'd like to take this moment to challenge Halbroth to a duel. I didn't like
what you said about me before. Want to settle it.

Duke Samwise

89May12 7:18 am from Lawrence vanderMeer @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan: When I try to exit from the Movement Board, it kicks me back to the
BBS. This can get *real* annoying!!

89May12 7:46 am from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
Navar the Hunter has walked onto the dusty plain. He comes straight from Hex
45. The son of the Late but Great Sir Maverick. His final words I shall
present.
"It seems that in my epic struggle with death I could not best it. I had the
illusion that I had conquered it. But no, you cannot conquer it. It only
afflicted me with a wasting disease. As I could no longer bear this great pain
I will dive off a great cliff into the sea. Let this be a lesson to you. Those
who seek to cheat death shall die themselves in spirit and in soul.
Long Live the Council of the Barons and peace of the Lands. "

- Sir Maverick

Now Navar rolls up his scroll takes his fathers armor and weapons and sets
them ablaze and walks away never to look back again but only to remember his
fathers last writen words.

89May12 8:14 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Ahh... but what I/O error was it Mike?

89May12 10:33 am from jamie gray @The Mall [NS,CA]
Why when i get in the door do I only get to go one direction and then back to
where i just came from? Does anyone else have the same problem?

89May12 11:43 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
ALL PLAYER!!!!!

In case you didn't know it there is a help file found by typing .H KINGDOM,
where any new installments or modifications are explained. Anwsering the same
question a dozen times, when I have made the effort to inform players, by this
means, is somewhat, I feel, a waste of my time.

89May12 12:56 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan: I just spent my last bit of money on armour and a shield yesterday and
it seems I never got them. Why not I thought you said the armour was working
again? So far I have no other trouble except for trying to leave messages.
Instead of leaving them it says "so and so HAS NOTHING TO SAY TO YOU" how
come?

89May12 12:59 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
The Killer of the Troll King: Heed these words you slime. You have just
killed a friendship that has b been for a long timee and shall not be
unoticed. From this day forth you will have to worry if you are still around
or not for when I find you I shall rip your heart right from your chest and
feed it to my dog. For that is all you are good for, dog food. You have not
heard the last from me.

89May12 3:30 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Robbie :

I'll check that out as soon as my test character is in a Town/Castle next.
All:

I got booted out of the door today with error f3, which is the "too many files
open" error. This will be looked into, yet as it is a rare occurance, not with
top priority. I think it is due to multiple sessions on the player's part.
When I installed that feature I did not check against this happening, as it
did not occure to me.

89May12 5:22 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
Inter-hex move is a b*tch. There should be a choice whether you want
inter-hex move or the move that was orginally used. Also move by hex number
was good but it should go as you input the hexes you want to move by, for
example you are in 115 and want to get to 220. You type in 168 & 220. This
elimates alot of trouble if you want to get to a castle or town.
I think, and I stress think, that a aloyal follower of Troll King was killed
by Samwise. If Samwise would tell me by which way he moved this could be
cleared up.

89May12 5:27 pm from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
I killed Jargon III and that is it. Don't pin more murders on me..

89May12 from Edward of Cain @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise: Either you did not notice my challenge, or you ignored it, like a
coward.
Then I restate my challenge, but make one addition..
To all in Castle Samwise: I give you warning. I made claim to that castle
before you inhabited it, so, I bid you leave it within 3 days, else I enter
the castle and slay all within. I have given you warning, I am at war with
Samwise and his followers, not anyone else. If be loyal to Samwise and you
are in the castle when I enter it, you die!

Edward of Cain

89May12 9:21 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
My apologies to Samwise. A lone traveller is now entering the Troll Mountains
and wishes to serve the one who is ruling until the proper king is chosen.
Would the ruler leave me mail please.

89May12 9:24 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Looks like the Stonefist-Cain War has picked up again, the character file
being 400 bytes lighter than yesterday...

89May12 9:40 pm from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise:you don't like people picking on your friends?Well,can they not fend
for themselves?I guess not!Well ,you killed my brother,and I'M not pleased,if
you want a fight,when cainhas finished with you,I'LL take the rest.

89May10 7:08 am from Dan Johnson @STonefiST
Darren:

I tried changing the name of the Room back to KINGDOM without success. Version
1.55, with Inter-Hex MOvement is up for testing at The Mall. Hurry before you
enemies figure out how to use it, as you have to position your castle guards
now. Interaction will only happen if someone is in the section of the hex you
are moveing to from an adjacent hex. Cost for Inter-Hex Moves and Encounters
during same has not been installed. I will wait until this step has been
totally debugged and I get feedback as to changes/additions/deletions.

89May11 8:47 am from Michael J. Boucher @STonefiST
Dan:I just had an idea that will make the interhex movement a little more
realistic....you should be able to have a choice of moving directly across
instead of only left or right....this would make movement smoother....

89May11 4:47 pm from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
Today in the capital, the rotting head of the ancient Rebel Tobor was
stolen... Does this mean anything??? I have a feeling someday we will
know....

Narrator (grin)

89May12 2:24 am from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
Edward Cain would you suck a lemon and leave us in peace.. I try to make peace
and idiots like you ruin the world...

To all those that have made plans with me for peace, show me some of your
stuff now and Samwise will follow you through the 999 layers of the Abyss... I
want this Edward Cain fellow dead, a nice set of banded mail to the man that
kills him, or a 2-handed sword as a good substitute...

Duke Samwise

89May13 5:04 am from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
Its 666 planes of Abyss.:-)

89May13 6:56 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Mike:
I have that in mind. Once a central or core section of the hex is installed,
then the program could easily walk you through in a straight line, stopping
only if an encounter is made. Inter-Hex movement would still be possible on
request, so that is what is being tested now; those routines. As the central
core will be able to access all sections it's routine will be totally
different than any of the others. All the others will simply have the central
core added as a choice. It seemed like a logical place to stop and check to
me.

89May13 7:31 am from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
Since some slime has killed Navar (he had only one hit point coward!). Elkhorn
has come out from the moutians in search of adventure. The Great dwarf never
seen before in the realms herin will pedge alligance to the Council of Barons.



89May13 from Edward of Cain @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise: The time for peace has passed. Either you leave MY castle, or you
die.
Any of my followers in castle STonefiST, Irecall, lest you be slain in the
battle..

In 2 Days.

Edward of Cain

89May13 11:40 am from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
Who dares attackto attack me. You shall pay with your life.


89May12 1:00 pm from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
Connell Monette: Sorry but this man doesn't let his friends dir to warmonging
idiots. If you plan on taking the Troll King's kingdom you better learn some
since. As if I'm going to let people kill off my friends one at a time until I
am the only one left. Get a life, or I'll take what little you have of one
now.

Duke Samwise

89May12 2:11 pm from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
Edward Cain, you are in my castle did someone caste ignorance on you or what?
Stonefist is 265.

Duke Samwise

89May13 8:20 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
When I tried to move today I couldn't go anywhere. It said I moved into a hex
and my moves where finished but it then said I was back in the same hex that I
started in. Help.

89May13 8:49 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
The once mighty Abernathy has reawoken from his slumber. Many turns of the sun
ago, when Fire Elf so cowardly attacked him, he did not die, but instead his
body was hidden away in a far corner of the world by his squire. He was
recently brought back from land of the dead by the gods to somehow prevent a
disaster which the world is quickly moving towards. However, he is but a
shadow of his former glory and might, so if you happe to meet the poor man
during your travels, spare your anger on him, but instead leave kind words so
that he may return to his former glory in soul if not power.


Abernathy the Choosen

89May13 9:51 pm from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise:you would take MY life?I should enjoy seeing that,You are a
coward,,who will speak,but can only hide behind words.When I challenged
you,you refused,and threatned to send your knights to the mountains to kill
me.Now, Edward of Cain,challenged you ,and you refused.It seems when a
challenge is issued to you,you hide behind threats and words,yet you love to
threasten,and make challenges,and kill the weak.You are a coward.Only fools
will follow a coeward as such.Hearken to me,servants of Samwise:chose for
yourselves a new master,(not nescarsarily me,)and make it that he will not
rule as samwise does:a coward who needs to hisde, and
threaten. BTW,Samwise.You are the ONLY person
who has voiced agaiinst my rule of the south.I see no thers who oppose me.That
says something to me,does it to you? -General Tarjan(the berserkr)

89May13 10:26 pm from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Refused Edward's challenge? Yeah, okay... Someday you'll have a bit of
knowledge in that empty scull. I will seek you out and have your head someday
if you continue with this attitude..

Duke Samwise

89May14 12:55 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Can you better describe how this in-hex movement works, and how the 6 parts
are arranged with in? How do movment points work now?

89May14 5:11 am from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise:when you do seek me out,I'll be waiting.....unless I get you
first.The Troll King's last order to me was that once hhis use for you was
gone,he wanted you dead.Welllll,he is gone,and sois his use for
you.Therefore,I am going to honor my late-master's memory,in following his
last order.When we next meet,you are a dead
man. -General
Tarjan (the berserkr)

89May14 7:44 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
James:

Have you looked at .H KINGDOM? An explaination is in there. As to which
section is what; as they are marked by the points of the compass I can't see
that as a difficulty.

89May14 8:04 am from Chris Gray @The Mall [NS,CA]
I don't like inter-hex movement, it takes far too long. First uou have to
move repeatedly to a spot on the hew just to move to the next hexthen change
hexes and do it all over again.

89May14 9:20 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Core of Hex Section Implimented!!!

I have inplimented the core of hex section for testing. This will help a bit
in the meantime for all those frustrated during testing of Inter-Hex Movement.
This section will soon be the section where ownership of Castles/Towns is
checked. Once it is tested, I will add automovement through hexes. The program
will find it much easier to take the straight line through the Core Section
and out the other side in movement. I hope this stage of implimentation will
make the stages of development clearer to those that have had only complaints
with Inter-Hex Movement. When this feature is fully operational it will
increase the size of the map 6 fold. I would have thought this would be a
welcome addition to players.

89May14 9:21 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I will make changes to the help file, concerning this feature soon and post it
to this room, so until then play with it, test it, and save your questions
until then.

89May13 from Duke Samwise @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have an announcement to make. I met Edward Cain on the field of battle
today. Not because of idiots calling me coward as a Duke has many things to do
and can't always be bothered, but because Edward was beginning to be a real
bothersome character to me and I thought he deserved the respect of a
one-on-one battle instead of me using an army to depleat him as I could very
easily have done... I met him where he challenged me to battle to the death.
Samwise used to fear battle as a noble ofton does but in the last few days
he's been in battle so often its amazing his armor is still on him... Edward
Cain was way better that anything Samwise had ever faught and Edward started
the battle by hitting Samwise while Samwise struggled to hit him back, as time
wore on both sides tired of running and the hits were scored a little more
often, fortunately Samwise began to take the upper hand, if he didn't do so
when he did he would have lost the battle. It cam down to the last round where
either one of them hitting would have killed the other, fortunately Edward had
challenged Samwise so that Samwise got first swing, it scored and Edward fell.
Samwise then returned to Castle Stonefist and healed himself immediately.
Edward Cain increased Samwise's level by quite a bit... The honorable Edward
Cain is dead...

I take this moment to warn Xanlithe to leave Castle Cain as the Castle is
going to be destroyed, if you do not leave, you will be destroyed with it.
Don't underestimate Samwise's power...

No that scum in Troll King's clothing, you don't have the respect Edward had
with me. You have taken your kingdom in villainy manor. I won't show the same
respect to you. I won't hunt you dowb myself, an army of my men will seek you
out and destroy you someday IF you don't give me the respect I deserve...

This is still not a warring Samwise, I had a problem that interfered with my
quest with peace and I had no choice but to destroy it, I still want the
kingdom to exist in peace (so I don't haev to get through the busy signal as
often :-) and I'd like to ask all warring people around or in Castle Stonefist
(265) to leave the area.

Duke Samwise

89May13 from Troy Sponagle @The Mall [NS,CA]
Werid things have been happen... First,I moved from a hex to the one next
door and it jumped two hexes... the core doen't work it doesn't move the
character after the selection is made. The inter-hex movement I think is much
too slow... There should be normal movement also so that it doesn't take 5
minutes to move a couple of hexes.. DARKWALKER.

89May13 1:21 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Troy:

Sounds like you were moving just after being prompted for "Another Session?".
This bug has been documented in this room already. I have noticed that you
never read the notes before going to the game so you shall probably miss this
one as well. The core _does_ work, with one noted bug. East and West were
mixed. I shall probably have that working right before you log back on.

Again if the messages were read, you would have seen my countless
explainations that this was a three part implimentation. First inter-hex moves
and testing. That is complete. Second Core Hex installation and testing. That
is underway. Third automovement through the hex. That is next on the list of
installation.
If you don't read the notes to get a flow of what is going on, please don't
bother to leave messages. It only confuses the other players. If this
continues much more, this room will be made an invite only room, to those who
are giving true feedback as TEST PLAYERS, as it had been long before many of
you arrived.
The other choice would be to make it accessable to map owners ONLY. At least
for the few cents that is made on a map, I can justify the grief.

89May13 6:30 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
Hex core is a lot better but all the sections are mixed up, if you want to go
to the SE you have to go to the NW section of the hex. One more thing, when I
was in a Core hex Menu I was booted back to the board.

89May13 7:16 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Thanks Shane, I fixed the mixed up directions (I hope). Can't say for sure,
with the limited info, what kicked you back to the board.

89May13 11:40 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have begun installing interactions to the inter-hex moves. This also means
that there is at the moment a costly charge to move, as inter-hex is costing
the same as regular hex moves. If you should be bothered by this, then stay
out of the game until complete installation is complete. I should be no later
than tommorrow night (hopefully) and your days will be saved as always.

89May14 12:06 am from Anthony Bane @The Mall [NS,CA]
**********
* NOTICE *
**********
5,000 Silver pieces to the person or persons who eliminate the scourge of
Samewise! That kind of money can keep you in luxury for a good long time! So,
I say, go ahead and Destroy the Scourge, and the silver shall be yours!

Anthony Bane
<>

89May14 12:24 am from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise:you STILL question MY ability to rule the mountains?Well,so far,all
the voices I have heard shout support,save for yours.And aboutyours,there is a
bounty on your head!I see none oon mine,from people who opposemy rule.BTW,I
gave you respect,,but whenI challenged you to an honorable duel,you said(and I
quote:"Go f*ck yourself."(please excuse the languge,but he said it).I wasnot
discouraged,and again challenged,thinking you were mixed up at the time,and
you threatened to send knightsfor me if I did not stop challenges.Don't tell
me I'M dis-respectable,when you can't ppolitly answer a simpple challenge as
such.May fate frown upoon thee,and good luck to any assasins.

89May14 1:06 am from Anthony Bane @The Mall [NS,CA]
Apparently Sammy and his other hobbit friends aretreading on thin ice... looks
like a war may break out, and I don't want to get caught in the middle! BTW,
that money value will go 6,000 if his right-hand man is killed as well...

89May14 2:45 am from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Give some proof of your funds.

Lord Mandorallen

89May14 2:58 am from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan, I like the new version of In-Hex, It works alot nice. Oh... I did try
looking at your help first, It didn't help so I wrote hear, the other day.

All with castle You are invited to the council of Barons.

Lord Mandorallen

89May14 9:43 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have increased movement points per session to 30, so as to compensate for
the inter-hex movement charge. It will take one session, for characters
already created, to get thier movement fields set to that amount.

89May14 10:02 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Next step after this testing stage, will be to properly hook up the encounters
in INter-Hex (Move is not stopped at present if not all ok). Then for ease an
inter-hex auto-stepper.

89May14 from Troy Sponagle @The Mall [NS,CA]
Somebody's a little edgy, I always read the messages I forgot at first when I
came here and are you never gonna let me live it down? The bugs I stated were
what had happened.. I just thought you'd want a current "report" of the
game.. guess I was wrong.

89May14 from Troy Sponagle @The Mall [NS,CA]
Another bug has occured... I moved two hexes south from my current location.
Upon doing so I discovered that the two characters I left behind in my
original hex had reappeared two hexes south...

89May14 7:29 pm from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
Hahahaha. Warmongers must fight. It is the way of the world. Buty, what
is this? I see Abernathy, or an imposter, has returned. I have studied
Abernathy is the libraries and have found him to be SLIME of the worst kind.
Imagine demanding everyone to be loyal to him or die. Slime. Yes, those of
you who grow in annoyance with me might very well want to kill me. But I ask,
as one of the Last Lengendary Dwarves, to let me live. All I wish is to pay my
final respects to the Dwarves great allie the Trolls and there great leader
Troll King. I was choosen by my people to venture forth and learn more of the
lands above the great mountians from whence I came. I have extended invetation
to all other Dwarves to follow but yet I am the only one to see sunlight for
hundreds of years. Ah, it is a glorious sight. I am very poor in your
standards. Only have a dagger to my name.
But I ask all of you to accept this new race that has finially shown itself
after all those years gone by. I ask you to accept everyone the way it is and
to accept peace in the realms. Perhaps this is why the Dwarves ventured
underground. To have peace. Perhaps. Abernathy if you are choosen then act
like it and do not demand followers, rather you should earn them!!


-Elkhorn

89May14 8:45 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
I must question this new pauper Elkhorn's motives. In a world such as this
where patience and peace bring nothing but strife and poverty, why would
somebody want peace? Let's be realistic, if somebody wants to stop the wars,
they must have some kind of plan up their sleeve. In this world, it is
possible to strike at somebody, then withdraw without the victim ever knowing
who killed them. Of course peace makes this much easier. If anybody finds this
liar, I urge you kill him before he can sdlit your throat as you sleep
soundly. This is how I was once mortally wounded by Fire Elf, and do not wish
to see any of the Council fall to such tactics. I truly beleive this creature
poses a threat to the Council's well being and must be dispossed of swiftly
and surely.

Abernathy the Old

89May14 8:56 pm from Anthony Bane @The Mall [NS,CA]
**********
* NOTICE *
**********
To those doubting my credibility:

There is a small Town on hex 286. The first bounty-seeker to reach it will
receive 3000 now, and 3000 AFTER the task is completed... well, farewell...

89May15 12:16 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Inter-Hex interactions appear to be working properly, yet have inherited a bug
in the hex to hex moves. Mode 2 character interactions are not regarded when
they are supposed to be so. May get this fixed tonight. I will post if I do.

89May15 1:46 am from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Elkhorn, We will treat you as we would our own brothers. But we have been
knowen(?) to kill each other (Humans), And I had always thouhgt that Trolls
and Dwarves tried to kill each other on sight.

I'll not kill you on sight, unless you cross me. Of which you have my word,
Which means that if you do cross me I'll tell you I will destroy you. I do
have Honour.

I can not speak for others, In or Out of my lands so watch your self and only
trust your Lord, whom ever you chose.

Lord Mandorallen

89May15 7:05 am from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
Okay so if you do have the money I will be surprised. I know warn anyone that
comes near Stonefist with warring attention. I wont be kind. I will have you
all killed. Stonefist is a town of peace, why don't you leave us be peaceful
you warmonging idiots?
Please give the first person the 3000 sp before he comes for me, then I can
have 3000 more for my treasury when he is killed. :-)

89May15 11:52 am from Jeff Ohlhausen @The Mall [NS,CA]
I was just created today and when I was just looking at the new menu I
decided to press " go to market" even though I wasn't in a town or castle and
it booted me back to the board...

89May15 3:10 pm from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
How dare you call me a liar Abernathy!! I come to this world with open arms
and you have already tried to turn the others against me!! This is why us
Mountian Dwarfs went into the mountians so many years ago! Because of slime
like you turning the people against us!! The Mountian Dwarves have long ago
held peace with the Trolls of the Mountians! I cannot say so much for the Hill
Dwarves who stayed to fight, as they were war Mongers! I give you my word that
I shall not kill a soul unless that one crosses me first. Abernathy, you have
crossed us all long ago. Even now you demand retribution! Choosen one. HA .
You have choosen yourself to an eternial exile of the soul. You are power
hungry, greedy and decitful. I will no longer tolerate your stupididy. I am
honest and loyal. I shall shave my beard before kill someone in there sleep!!

89May15 4:14 pm from General Tarjan @The Mall [NS,CA]
Abernathy:if you enter yhthe southern mountains,you will be killed
instantly.You have always been an enemy of the Trolls.

89May15 from Michael J. Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Too those who come south to wage war!

Samwise has defeated Edward Cain in fair(more than fair actually) combat. I
will not stand by as people hurl insults at a man who has proved himself....I
will also stand with Samwise against all who try and upsurp his Barony. If any
can prove his so called villany then let him bring forth facts to sway my
opinion....Until then I stand with him and pledge my sword to his
cause....That is until my next journey north....

Enduval the traveller

89May15 7:41 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Jeff, please note the bug listings at the end of .H KINGDOM file. Market is a
separate chain file.

89May15 10:10 pm from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
It seems that General Tarjan got in a fight with his old friend Prince
Bardia,while he was in a fit of madness.He fought like a man possesed,and
witnessesd will say there was never a battle as such,as Tarjan's berserkr
nature took over,and the Prince countered,and cut back.Finally,Tarjan relized
his falut,and opened himself for the finall blow.Bardia 's blade pierced his
heart.The last sound from Tarjan,as he fell into the moat,was insane
laughter. Now,froom the great northern mountains,comes a great
bull of a man.His Great black plate armour clanks noisely as it strikes
against his greta sword ,as he strides south.Kael Tarjan comes,not for
vengance,but to continue his brother's work.Watch fgfor me,servants of the
Troll King,I come to re-unite the nation of the mountain!To me!Come to the
castle,and re-form the nation. BTW,I willl still accept any
recruits for the army,there are still some places left open,but it grows
fast!
-General Kael Tarjan "the blood warrior"

89May15 from Prince Bardia @The Mall [NS,CA]
It is true, my Log File showed that on the 60th day Tarjan attacked me. As I
was in Mode 1 and was still alive, I could but assume that he is now dead, as
the previous message confirms. I lay claim to the Troll Castle as thier are no
surviving hiers with both Troll King and Tarjan dead. I await word from the
Council of Barons for entry to that Esteemed Hall. Any entering the Southern
Mountain Kingdom, be sure to change thier loyalty to Prince Bardia. All that
do so are welcome. Those that do not are dead. My magic is great, so heed
these words.

89May15 12:03 am from Darren Boucher @The Mall [NS,CA]
Mandorallen: Join the council? Are you kidding? I've got more ears in this
world than you can ever believe. I've got a spy in practically every kingdom.
Some people talk to me and I find out they are lying. I know for a fact from
various sources that the Troll King wanted me dead and I also know from
various sources that the Council of Barons wanted me dead. Is this a council
made for peace? I a man of peace is put on your death list. Sorry I want
nothing to do with your council...

You know I've heard some very interesting rumors about my power. I like the
way people make up stories abotu what they fear. Please do not try to prove
yorself mighty by attacking me, you will be anhilated!

I take this moment to put borders on my duchy, from henceforth I will have my
knights patrolling this land and anyone caught in this land without invitation
from Samwise ill be killed regardless of their loyalty. Loyalty isn't enough
at a time like this, clear it with me first.

I declare the borders of my duchy to be from the west side: 368, 315,263, 210
and from teh east: 425, 373, 321, 265, 217, 165, 173.

This is yor warning, sorry once again but treacherous people have brought this
rules about. Friends of Samwise are welcome but if you aren't sure if you are
friend better leave mail.

Duke Samwise

89May16 from Duke Samwise @The Mall [NS,CA]
I have a request. Next time some moron wants to reak havok in my duchy that he
brings money with him so I can take it when I'm through with it. Seems like
some moron entered my kingdom and started killing off some of my friends. If
you're gong to kill my friends, you better kill me or you're a dead man.
Xanlithe and Shortdick both have died as I gave warning to Xanlithe before and
the idiot Shortdick challenged ME to teh death when I found him in my kingdom.
He only lasted one round against me. What a man. Note the sarcasm. Please let
us leave in peace now.

Enduval: Check out my territory and kill anyone unless I give you word to
spare their life. You'll get free healing if you do this for me.

89May16 1:07 am from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise, I don't think any Lord or Warrior in this Land truly wish peace.

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(sorry line noise) all us warriors would be out of business. I won't hide the
fact that I like battle because I'm Honourable. You don't have to like or
trust a group to work with them. Your ideas could be use full, reconsider,
join the Council. I personally was very unimpressed with the late Troll King,
but I did work with him for Honourable ends.

Lord Mandorallen

89May16 1:41 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Martin the Vile..... You have something to say to Mandorallen.

Oh and it had better be humble.

Majik Messenger Service (Better than Priority Post)

89May16 from Prince Bardia @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise: Now that we shall be bordering Kingdoms, could you please define you
border to me more clearly? I get the jest of it, yet find you means of
explaination a bit vaugue. I claim (as the Troll King before me) all southern
mountains east of hex 65. I suggest (if you have a map) that you claim all of
section A - South, less hex 65. If that is agreeable with you, I feel that we
should then have a harmony in the south, with our two great Kingdoms ensuring
peace.

89May16 from Troy Sponagle @The Mall [NS,CA]
Like a shadow in the night I shall kill you, Prince, I have allowed your
Kingdomto grow only so that my reqward shall be greater.. I shall not rest
until my blade has crossed your heart. Guided bythe demons of the night
nothing can protect you. Darkwalker/.

89May16 7:35 am from BRYAN ESBAUGH @The Mall [NS,CA]
I like battle yes. But not sencless battle. Such as the Bloody one's?
conquest to reform the trolls. The Trolls of old were friends of us dwarfs.
But for know I fight for the Council of the Barons. So that they may live
along time. May the Trolls regain there former glory in the mountians, and
avenge themselves against the killer of Troll King.

-Elkhorn the Dwarf

89May16 8:15 am from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
Blackwalker:when you enter the mountains to find the Prince,you will find
me,and to find me,will tbe to find death.All who oppose Prince Bardia and
myself shall perish! -Genral Kael Tarjan "the blood
warrior"

89May16 8:28 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Sorry to inform you guys, but the Trolls are now an extinct species.

89May16 from Prince Bardia @The Mall [NS,CA]
Darkwalker: You being, no doubt, a young warrior have no idea of my magic.
Best to go to your nearest library and read some ancient Kingdom History
before trying your shadow routine. To my knowledge the Troll's have gone the
way of the dinosoar... extinct so I see no quarrel about that matter. As to
the killers of Troll King, I as much as anyone, want them died. The Troll King
and I were old and dear friends and comrades at arms. This too will be made
clear by reading up on your history. The sad fact is that I feel the killer(s)
may never be found. If all this is not enough to lay off the "new kid on the
block" then come assasins and meet my magic! (And your maker.)

89May16 5:16 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
James: I do......I think I know what your talking about. I had better explain
and with the help of Baron Swiftwind we will finish this. I was asked by
Swiftwind to track down the Northern Wizard and to find out what i could about
him, I found him but I got to close. He placed a spell on me and I was not
able to get to my man to control. I had feared that some- thing had happened
because when I finally got into my character I noticed that my funds were
gone and my h

89May16 5:25 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
Sorry about that. My hit points were down as well. I then was able to get on
again and found my hit points up and the wizard in front of me and we were
both heading in the same way. i finished him off and I hope that Iwe won't
have to worry about him again. So here is the offical annocment. The Northern
Wizard is dead. Mancdorallen I am sorry for anything that I did and I will
give you what money I have to help you out. the tyrents (wizard) evil is at an
end.

89May16 8:25 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I am strongly suspecting Commodore (pet ascii) as being the cause of the
freeze ups. I am exploring into that area in more detail. Until I become more
familiar with it, would Commodore users try to pay attention to what keys are
being used while in the game. That way when/if a freeze occures they will be
able to report that key to me.

89May16 9:41 pm from Mark Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
I noticed a few bugs in the game today.I bought a leather and it just says
I'm carrying it instead of wearing it.And also a friend of mines password wonr
t work when he trys to enter the game,it says aply to sysop for entry to game.

89May16 10:13 pm from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Martin : I suffered nothing more that flesh wounds, I'm am not surprised that
your injuries were heavy (The powerful get the best weapons and armour).

It was the fact that you had attacked me that bothered me. Your answer was
satifactory. Consider it forgotten.

Lord Mandorallen

89May16 10:35 pm from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Jammer did you survive your pitiful attack on me.

PS. I think it is you who I should thank for the silver.

Lord Mandorallen

Majik Messanger Service (From Any to All)

89May16 11:08 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
You will find Meanial Work modified, I hope to all player's satisfaction. You
are now told how many work periods (Movement Points) you have and asked how
many you wish to spend at working. One answer will do as many as you want. I
hope I took some of the Meanialness out of Meanial with this one; not to
mention system time loss.

89May16 11:20 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Water now deducts only -11 (totalling -33 to cross a hex) per section of hex
moved. This should give a better chance to characters to make it to shore. For
my own notes, these two changes brings us to version 1.56.

89May16 4:07 pm from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
These are the hexes I claim as my duchy, as of now I have powerful knights
only patrolling so if you attack one you're lucky if you survive.

424,425
368,369,370,371,372,373
315,316,317,318,319,320,321
263,264,265,266,267,268,269
210,211,212,213,214,215,216,217
162,163,164,165
111,112,113

Of course I can't always have somebody everywhere but I will try and no
exceptions will be made. If you want in the duchy, make sure you've cleared it
with the Duke first.

89May16 4:50 pm from Connell Monette @STonefiST
Attenetion!I have decided that the Tarjan-Samwise feud must end.My brother
Tarjan was a berserkr,and war wss his life.I am the blood warrior,but I
respect life,not as he did not.Samwise was,and is honorable,and the Tarjan
family claim is renounced.We call now,a cease fire.So be it,and long live the
tewo empires,of Samwise,and of the Trolls! -General
Kael-Tarjan (the blood warrior)-

89May16 6:09 pm from Darren Boucher @STonefiST
So if the Council still wishes me dead I guess you have just joined me in my
hour of most danger. Samwise will not be in it alone, as we speak many fine
warrior are marching to Stonefist to help Samwise in his time of need. Samwise
is very honourable and has made many friends, friends that now find it
necessary to pay him back for all he has done. If you plan to kill Samwise you
better make your move soon.

89May17 2:41 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Samwise, at the moment there only 3 council members. Fire Elf is off on an
Island in the middle of nowhere, I am not tring to kill you, and Baron
Swiftwind has not told me of his wish to kill you.

Bartia, Samwise, join the Council. It won't hurt you any, we want the new
members. If you join there are some imediate bonuses.

You can trust me because It Wont Cost You Any Thing. Once in the council, all
you will have to do is give the locatioof your towns and castles. Samwise
Yours isn't a secret..... Give Dan a break This is to make the game
better.... the least you could do is give it a chance.

Lord Mandorallen

89May17 3:14 am from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]

Dan your menial work thing works like a charm. Now if it would ask for a next
sesion......

Have you frozen all the old henchmen???

89May17 8:14 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
No the Utility is working as always in mysterious ways. I shall get to it as
soon as movements are working bug free and in a fashion exceptable to the
majority of players. BTW what is the feedback about the Core Section and the
newest mods on the movement routine. It is getting that silence seems to mean
everything is all right and when something is not exceptable all hell breaks
loose. Feedback please Test Players.

89May17 1:58 pm from James Hilchie @The Mall [NS,CA]
Feedback on The core.... While movements are still not as easy for long
distance moves, I think over short hauls it it works great.

89May17 5:04 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
Mandorallen: i am affraid that you have heard wrong. My wounds were pittiful
but I think it would be best to just leave this inncodent as a mistake and
leave it at that. Agreed?

89May17 5:40 pm from Jason Ingraham @The Mall [NS,CA]
When I tryed to get into TKC tonight, the program dumped me back to the BBS
after I pressed a key (as normal) on the opening screen..

CATCH YA LATER>>

TRANDOR II (SOON TO BE TRANDORIII)

89May17 from Prince Bardia @The Mall [NS,CA]
Mandorallen: My name is Prince Bardia not Bartia. Prince will do however. I
have applied for a seat on the Council, to The Council of Barons and await a
reply.


All: When entering the Southern Kingdom of Bardia (all mountain areas east
ofhex 65) have your mode set to 2 (Defensive Neutral) and your loyalty set to
"Prince Bardia" or suffer the rath of my patrols. If you comply with these two
demands you are more than welcome to visit my Kingdom, as with my magic I have
no fear of assasins, as my western nieghbor Samwise does. Without my magic I
could understand his paranoia.

89May17 8:00 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
It froze on me when I typed, "c" so I'll try other keys now.

89May17 8:20 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
K was the key this time but it didn't happen until later, not right away.

89May17 8:39 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
One idea, I think you should be able tot sell stuff at the market as well,
making it easier to get money. That way if you buy chainmail and later want
to get plate you don't lose the money you spent on the chain.

89May17 8:48 pm from Mark Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
I like the new meanial work option,iyt should save alot of time.And the hex
core option is great because you diont waste spo myuch time getting turned oin
the right direction.

89May17 9:25 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Shane :

Commerce will be a future installment. I will put in an exchange armour option
in the Encounter Menu that will work like weapon exchange. Then a character
can work out a deal with another character for used Armour. I have been told
that armour is normally tailored and would not as a rule be very transferable,
so I would like to hear feedback from GMs on the subject.

89May17 9:49 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Another Market Mod!!!
I changed the maximum hit point allowance in the Cleric Temple. The average
maximum is 100 HPs for first level characters. 10 extra hit points are then
allowed for every level. This is not smoothed out totally and I think that the
first level allows you 110, taking the 100 and adding Level*10. The test
character was at level 3 and allowed to heal to 140 HPs. This will be checked
over next time in so get in while the getting is good. I feel that this will
give more advantage to higher levels and allow them to survive longer, which
seems fair to me. Please let's hear those objection or alterations now before
I go back in to complete the work on this section of code.

89May17 10:30 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Just had a player go into the Temple and Press Return instead of offering the
i Silver Piece. The result was a nasty minus hit point value.

89May17 7:54 pm from Connell Monette @STonefiST
I am now being c called a bloody warrior,trying to re-unmite the Troll
Kingdom.This is a slandering remark:I work for the Prince Bardia,and he,being
oone of the late Troll King's best friends,is doing his best(and I might
say,it's not a bad job..),to keep the nation together.If any man wishes to
dispute this,leave mail:I shall not tolerate any slandering to the kingdom my
family has sworn to protect.So be
it! -Long Live Prince
Bardia!- * General Tarjan -The Blood Warrior- *

89May17 8:01 pm from Connell Monette @STonefiST
Sorry,sign my last message * General Kael-Tarjan -The Blood
Warrior- *


89May18 8:52 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I now have the D&D Rule Books. At last I'm an expert. :-)
One thing that I've been studying up on are the Water Vessels. I was
wondering what players thought of the rowing variety. Some like the Large
Galley require 180 rowers. This would require a lot of NPCs, PCs or imaginary
characters. I was thinking to use only the Sailing Ships and the smaller
rowing Ships, such as Lifeboats/canoes/rafts. A little feedback on this would
be appreciated.

89May18 9:57 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Adjacent Hex Moves Are Working It Seems!!!!
The Adjacent Hex moves are recognising encounters in tests for me now. There
is one detail and that is if battle is not choosen then the moving character
will be moved to the opposite section of his hex from the one he was in before
the encounter. This could logically be explained that the threat of encounter
and his choice not to battle would mean he withdraws or is forced back by the
encountered character. Feedback on this small detail would be appreciated
before I make the fix for it.


Please report any bugs in the whole movement process. Once all looks well, I
am anxious to install ships.

89May18 12:37 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
maybe if you did place the large ships you could make it so that movement
depened on how many men you had. Obviously 1 man could not catch a gallion
with 100 men. And maybe when you purcahsed the boat instead of getting all
those NPC or PC you also get "rowers", for a price besides the boat. Just a
thought.

89May18 1:19 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
That's what I was thinking about rowers, include them in the price of the
boat, ex. You buy the boat and then the programer asks you how many rowers
you want. About armor, most are can be interchanged by people but all the
plate ones cannot.

89May18 3:08 pm from Ian Smith @The Mall [NS,CA]
Elkhorn: I was born long before any of your kind walked above or beneath the
earth. I have seen more death and destruction, treaties and alliances,
friendships and betrayals than you could imagine. In the great library, you
can read the events of the history as you know it. Notice that the "vile"
Abernathy did on no case, ever declare war, or kill a neighboring king with
the exception of the feeble rebellion of Booner. You have spent far too long
underground and have most certainly gathered your information from twisted
sources. I can still remember the day when the entire continent was allied
under the flag of the great King Fredrick I, and no-one had anything to fear
but the odd and very rare bandit. However, those times have passed and now
travelers must watch their backs for people such as Fire Elf or yourself who
wish to destroy them for no reason at all. I have said my bit, and will not
waste my time with feudals such as yourself. I know there is one in the land
who has the qualities of a king, and I have been sent to find him, and make
sure his rise to power.

Abernathy the Old

89May18 3:21 pm from Chris Gray @The Mall [NS,CA]
Abernathy has been Slain!!! I do not know who people will react so I say
now, I DIDN'T DO IT!!I know who did tho!

89May18 4:40 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Re Ships and Crews:

I was thinking along your idea as well Shane. If that type of scenario is
favorable I could do the same for towns and Castles. Giving a roll for
townsfolk and Castle Folk. The armies could be the actual hit point count of a
character. This would make the map seem much more sensible, also lending to
much more war stratigy as well. Other characters would be needed to lead other
regiments if you will, or henchmen. If this was exceptable I have some ideas
to make sea warring very interesting, with stratigy questions as the battle
rages. For example grapple, send marines, catapults, etc.. This would be a
serious breakaway from what we have been playing so far. It would do away with
the lone wolf character. Every player's character would be a small leader in
his own rank. For example a newly created character would be seen to have 40
followers. I thought of doing this a while back but only after reading about
Sailors, rowers and Marines did I see how easily it could be done. This will
be a big transition as far as the game play goes, so please EVERYONE let's
talk it up and get some feedback on it.

89May18 4:44 pm from Connell Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
Thinking of fighting as such,an interesting option would be to hire an
army,oor small force like that.If the entire group could move as one,but
occupy about 3 hexes at one time,and fight at the same time,like one
character,it would certainly add to the ability to make war.A rich baron,or
noble could hire around 50 men,and have them march as one body,to avoid
confusion,and wipe out an entire castle,or area,in a brief period of time.

89May18 6:40 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Connell:

The hit points representing the army of men that a character has with him
would be much the same thing. Keep in mind that the hexes represent 15 square
miles. At present it is not realistic for one character to control even 1/7th
of that area, as the sections of hex represent. A new character, having 40 men
under him (and moving with him at all times) would explain this much better.
With the new Hit Point allotments more powerful (in level) characters would
have more of an army with them. Henchmen could also still be hired, yet they
too would have underlings. Thus to control three hexes in a campaign, the
Baron would need a minimum of two henchmen, with thier respective regiment,
plus his own.
In this scenario each player's character would be at minimum a small Lord,
although perhaps a nomadic one with no realm of his own.

89May18 7:41 pm from Shane Leahy @The Mall [NS,CA]
Or to get armies you have to pay them, so not everyone has to have an army.

89May19 12:53 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
To try to put an immediate, yet temporary, fix on the freeeze ups I have
changed the "Press Any Key To Continue..." prompt to "Press Return to
Continue...". This is ASCII Code 26 or ^Z for any not using regular IBM ASCII.
I hope this will be a cure for the moment, without restricting certain users
to the game.

89May19 2:25 am from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
These plans of yours sound as if they would add a great deal of realism,
with little actual change to the game structure. Go for it.


I have just finished talking to the warlock Death Bringer. He has discovered
a way to travel back in time. The limit is the mistic number imposed by the
great God MaxInt.

Warning: The penalty could be great. (Dan I'll keep it secret till I get a
chance to Chat you.)

I finaly have a great bug of my own.

Lord Mandorallen

89May19 3:55 am from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan, I was doing battle, and it was taking a long time to crunch. The doorway
closed on me.

There was also something about "abortcode 4" with a 13,and 81.

89May19 9:33 am from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Mandorallen: Playing with MaxInt could cause all kinds of error. The Abort
Codes could be DOS, I'm not sure... when playing with magic your on your own.
:-)

89May19 1:02 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
For the army idea maybe instead of making each person in the army diffferent
to have them all together under one character. i mean, say one army went to
attack another army. It would take days just to finsih off one of the armies,
so instead of hit points have men, so when it would usually say so and so does
so much damage it would now read the defending, attacking army lost so
many men. this way you could install it in with hire henchmen routine and run
it basically like that. You could but armies, higher armies, ythat type of
thing but the armies could only attack armies. then the two leaders of both
armies could fight it out at the end as usual. Until one side is victorious.

89May19 1:03 pm from Robbie Parker @The Mall [NS,CA]
that should be "buy armies' instead of "but armies."

89May19 1:18 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Robbie:

You half understand what I have in mind. I'll try to clarify it. The hit
points used at present will represent the army of that character. A regiment
would be a better term, as that same character could hire a henchman that
would come with his regiment (which would be his hit point value). The battle
sequence would work just as you explained. Instead of so much damage, it would
be so many men. We could expound on this theme and instead of just having
turns at hit, introduce other choices in the battle sequence such as catapult
fire etc.. This would be at a later stage however. Instead of being lone
warriors the characters (and thus player) would be seen to be as a general
type figure.


This would tie in nicely with what I have in mind for the sea combat. Sea
encounters will have a 1:8 chance of probability. If there is an encounter I
thought that I would pull up a small grid map. This way catapults can be used
within a 150 ft - 300 ft range etc. Then when the two ships grapple a melee
ensues on one or the other ships. Evation could be seen on the grid map as
well.

I shall probably go ahead with the sea combat, but will be sure of consencious
before introducing it to the land. Try to look at the change as an entirely
new player would see it, unprejudgest from past play.

89May19 2:26 pm from Mandorallen @The Mall [NS,CA]
Dan I'm not a fool. I would n't touch anything close to MaxInt.

Mandorallen, did not use this magic before the battle.

89May19 4:35 pm from Mark Monette @The Mall [NS,CA]
Harken yee!let it be known hither thart 5 days agothe honerable Duke Samwise
was slain by assasins,May he rest in peace.I Sarjan hereby claim his kingdom
gpor the Great Prince Bardia.This kiingdom is under the defense of Kael-Tarjan
and the leigon of Blood warriors(his mighty army)All who dispute thisds may
answer to the kingdom of Bardia.
-Sarjan of the liegon of Blood warriors (second in command to
Kael-Tarjan)-

89May19 4:55 pm from Gilbert Richard @The Mall [NS,CA]
I think it rather interesting being born in the middle of the water..
My mother could at least teach me how to swim!
I think I don7t like about this game is: my past 2 characters have been born
in the middle of the ocean! And they always drown before I can get to shore..

89May19 5:45 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I am going to put in the check for water hex during character creation next
time in that area of code.

89May19 from Prince Bardia @The Mall [NS,CA]
Sarjan:

If your facts be straight by all means hold Stonefist to keep order, yet if
you hear from Samwise stand aside at once and be gone from that place. I would
like to know what you were doing in his Kingdom without permission anyway?

89May19 10:08 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
I think I may have newly created characters fixed, in terms of them not being
booted out of the game each time they go to a chained file. There are a few
other things to fix in that regard as well. Let me know how it works on remote
ok?

89May19 10:38 pm from Dan Johnson @The Mall [NS,CA]
Newly created characters can also be killed and drowned. It seems as though
they function just like a regular character. Again let me know how they act in
remote.

89May19 4:05 pm from Darren Boucher @STonefiST

One thing I'd like to be able to do is VIEW a character sheet WITHOUT costing
a day. Maybe some choice before entering the game..

89May19 11:50 pm from Dan Johnson @STonefiST
I was thinking of making a secondary door for such things Darren. Eventually
this door could be used to set up auto-moves etc.. BTW is Samwise just away
from the Castle or has he been snuffed?