                    OUTLANDS TAVERN - Old Revision Notes.
                    ======================================

Text relocated out of OUTLANDS.TXT on June 11, 2005 for purpose
of cleaning up the primary documentation file.


                     { IGM USAGE WARNINGS:  01/21/2005 }

This MAY be obvious to most users of the IGM, who are usually BBS sysops.

But under NO circumstance should you ever run the IGM with the following
IGM data files write-protected.  Doing so will probably cause the IGM to
crash.  So do NOT EVER fool around during IGM operation with these files:

OUTSTIME.DAT, OUTLANDS.CFG, OT-EXTRA.CFG, OUTLANDS.DAT,
and OT-USAGE.TXT.

You should NEVER attempt to edit an RHP Script file while the IGM is running
running in LORD, since that could crash the IGM to crash.   Or at the least,
it might cause the RHP script to stop working correctly afterwards.

Exception:  Limited editing may be done of the OUTLANDS.CFG and OT-EXTRA.CFG
files manually, but should never be done while the IGM is in use in LORD.
Primarily, if you need to alter those two files, please do so using LCSETUP.EXE.

Regarding RHP Scripts, if one does not work properly for you, contact the
script file's author for technical support.  Such support for Jason Brown's
scripts is handled by me.    Donald Tidmore -- gtidmore@hiwaay.net -- Email.


                      Data Files Corruption:  01/21/2005
                      ==================================
Occasionally, especially if you are using a LORD IGM that is in beta development,
some situation might arise when you can tell that the IGM has corrupted its
data files.  What to do?

While the IGM is NOT in use, you can delete one or both of the files -- OUTSTIME.DAT
and OUTLANDS.DAT -- and they will be recreated automatically the next time the IGM
is run in LORD.  If that does not clear up problems you have with the IGM, then
contact me for technical support.  In general, if there is a problem with the
two CFG files, that can be fixed easily using OTSETUP.EXE.  Donald.
============================================================================
                                                                                        [UPGRADING]


                     [UPDATE NOTES - June-October 2002:]
-- Read OT-WHATS.txt file.

Corrected spelling errors in Documentation files for IGM.  Updated
email address for Jason Brown.  Note that his old jmbrown@mines.edu
email address does not work now.  Updated web-site URLs where needed.
Added info regarding available RHP Scripts for Tavern IGM usage.
----------------------------------------


                     [UPDATE NOTES - January-December 2003: ]
January 2003: Docs updated with new web-site URLs.
    Castle Camelot:    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/
    Kiteria's Korner:  http://www.fidotel.com/public/kiteria/

November 2003:  As of Nov. 26, the IGM now protects sleeping player
from being attacked at same time by a second attacker.  The sleeper
is also notified of the second attack attempt in their LORD mail,
and a notice of the event is added to LORD's Daily News.  Once an
attack ends, which the sleeping player wins, they will again be
open to attack by a new attacker, later in the day.

December 2003:  IGM will now kill player who risks doing Other Things
search repeatedly, if one or more RHP scripts executed, reduce the
player's HitPoints stat down to Zero, or below Zero.  Lognow.txt entry
is made "PlayerName was killed by unknown means in The Outlands Tavern."
Then player is ejected from IGM, and then LORD will eject them also.

RHP Script execution that involves over-range LORD stats will now
result in the affected Lord stat being reduced to its upper limit.

Ex.  Script processes Charm field.  If Charm is 32,100 points, then
the processed script action will result in a LOSS of 100 charm.

Both changes are effective as of Dec. 24, 2003.
=======================================================================


Later Version Work:
-------------------
*) Conversion of IGM from DDPlus to A.N.G.E.L. Toolkit.
   Will be worked on sometime in June 2005 or later month.

*) No other new events are planned for this IGM.
============================================================

No other work is contemplated - until the 32-bit LORD ports, by
Michael Preslar, are available in Beta to LORD Authors.  Then
32-bit versions of these programs may be created for use with
LORD/x (for Linux), LORD/2 (for OS/2), and Lord/32 (for Windows).
===================================================================


Regarding Summer 2003 RHP Script programing changes:
====================================================
    (1) Use of GEMS@*@ *MAY* require use of "@VERSION@ 1.4b" statement
        in Outlands Tavern scripts.  There was a glitch where it
        sometimes does not display Gems data correctly if older
        version numbers are used in the scripts.

    (2) Optional use of @;@@SCRIPTVERSION@ x.xx line - v1.4b+ Only.
        Purpose is for listing script version number.

    (3) Use of ARMORNUM, ARMOURNUM, or WEAPONNUM in scripts - v1.4b+.

    (4) Use of existing codes, and new weapon/armour codes, for
    assigning result of a computation to the VARIABLE1 - VARIABLE5 codes
    is enhanced, as of the v1.4b beta.

    (5) Use of existing codes, and new weapon/armour codes, with the
    @IF@ statements is enhanced, as of the v1.4b beta.

  * Most up-to-date source for info on RHP Language codes work is
    kept in the RHPTest program's documentation files.  See the
    RHPTST13.ZIP.zip file for those, which is RHP Toolkit v1.3.
===============================================================


Regarding the Food/Drinks Menu:
====================================================
   Fairy Food was made fully functional in mid-July 2004. Red
   Dragon Cocktail became fully functional on Feb. 12, 2005.
   Both are one purchase/day items.  Trying to buy either one,
   when you don't have the gold, sends you to the Dungeon.

   Being a deadbeat with the other food/drinks will NOT result in
   being tossed in the dungeon.  However, keep in mind, that EACH
   item you eat/drink in the Party room increases your Drunkenness
   level.  Which can get you tossed in the Dungeon under certain
   conditions.  Players with Fairies who go to the Dungeon lose
   the fairy immediately, but it will heal any wounds you have,
   before it leaves.  Rewritten 03/16/2005.
--------------------------------------------------------------


Notations regarding upcoming Lord/32 version of this IGM:
==========================================================

Chris Martino is handling creation of 32-bit IGM versions of my IGMs
and will handle their support until he's taught me how to do so myself.

         32-bit versions, currently in development:
-- Kiteria's Lord Bank, Love Shack II, The Nice Hag, Ruined Castle,
Turgeon's House, Violet's Cottage II.  He is also handling 32-bit
versions of the Hiding In the Shadows IGM, and the ChasWare LORD
Player Editor utility for me.

         32-bit versions, will be developed soon:
All of Jason Brown's IGMs, the RHP Toolkit utilities, and my
Forest Outhouse IGM.

         32-bit versions - will be developed sometime this summer:
The Pawn Shop, The Gem Trader.  Doofus the Gnome.

I have no idea when initial development work will end on the
Doofus the Gnome IGM.  When it has, a 32-bit version will be made,
either by myself or by Chris.

The Werewolf II project is going slowly.  Whenever it is released
officially for DOS Lord usage, a 32-bit version will be prepared
afterwards either by myself or by Chris Martino for me.
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Contact Info: Chris Martino.
        Web-site:  http://www.oddware.org/
        Email:     sfyl138@comcast.net

Regardless of when their development is finished, none of the 32-bit
IGMs will be released officially until Michael Preslar and Metropolis
Gameport have officially released Lord/32.  He does not want the
32-bit IGMs released until that time, and Chris Martino and I will
do as he requested.
-------------------------------------------------------------

Linux Support:  I do not know Linux.  I have no idea if anyone
will ever make Lord/x specific versions of my IGMs and utilities.
As of early June 2005, Lord/X beta does not support IGMs.

No support is offered for usage of my LORD programs on a Linux
system since I have no knowledge of that operating system.  If
you are running DOS LORD on a Linux system, and this IGM works
OK in that environment, then I can provide limited support in
that specific situation.
=============================================================


32-bit version of RHPTest:
  Jason Brown is already working on a 32-bit version of RHPTest,
  which is made in C++ programming language.  Its beta is
  available upon request from him or myself, but may not always
  be fully up-to-date or fully functional.
----------------------------------------------------------------


  -- telnet://ztest.myip.us
  Michael Preslar's current BBS address. Test site for LORD/32, etc.

  -- files@lordlegacy.com -- Email address for obtaining betalord.zip,
  b32lord.zip (the Lord/32 beta), betalrd2.zip or betateos.zip files
  from Michael Preslar.  You can only request ONE beta archive per
  email message.  The messages's subject line MUST say either (without
  quotes) "Send me Lord", "Send me Lord/32", "Send me LORD2", or "Send
  me TEOS".  As of early June 2005, there is no Lord/x beta that Michael
  has authorized people to do beta tests of, on their own systems.

  If you wish to beta test Lord/X, you have to do so on Preslar's telnet
  site, using the Internet address listed above.  Web Lord is also in
  development and can be beta tested from the same source.
=====================================================================


                      LORD Development History Summary:
    ---------------------------------------------------------
    I started doing LORD IGM/utility programming in June 2002 when
    I began maintaining Jason Brown's five LORD programs:  The Gateway,
    The L.O.R.D. Cavern, LordStat, The Outlands Tavern, and the RHP
    Toolkit - RHPTest and LordType.  My other LORD programs are:

    ChasWare LORD Player Editor - Started work on Sept. 10, 2002.
    The Forest Outhouse - Started work on Nov. 11, 2002.
    The Gem Trader - Created on Nov. 22, 2002.
    The Pawn Shop - Started work on Nov. 26, 2002.

    LORD Gambling Casino - Started work on Mar. 25, 2003.
    The Nice Hag - Created on Apr. 07, 2003.
    The Ruined Castle - Created on Jun. 11, 2003.
    Turgeon's House - Started work on Sept. 15, 2003.
    Love Shack II - Created on Nov. 14, 2003.

    Violet's Cottage II - Created on Jan. 26, 2004.
    Hiding In The Shadows - Started work on Jan. 30, 2004.
    Realm of Lore - Started work on IGM in March 2004.
    Kiteria's LORD Bank - Created on Oct. 01, 2004.

    Doofus the Gnome - Created on Mar. 23, 2005.
    The Werewolf II - Created on Apr. 13, 2005.

    Note: Lord Gambling Casino and Realm of Lore are now handled
    by Chris Martino.

    =============================================================

    Upcoming LORD Projects data for 2005:
    --------------------------------------
       -- data is inside the ccl-apps.txt or ccl-proj.txt files.

    ** Recreation of David Simmons' Shauna, Princess of Sorcery IGM.
================================================================

END - OT16-REV.TXT.
  
