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Kylon's World
Multi-Node <-> Multi-User
version 2.10
Copyright (C) 1993,1994
Written By Joe Vidunas
Portions (C) Buffalo Creek Software
Disclaimer: This program is guaranteed to take up at least 2 Megs of
hard disk space. That's it. I am not responsible for
any loss of data, physical or mental damage that this
program may cause, through use or misuse.
Background: A couple years ago I wrote an ansi chatroom program called
"ACHAT" with true multi-node, multi-user capability. It
was a joy to write and even more fun to chat with people
on different BBS's across the country that were running
my chatroom. The only problem with "ACHAT" was that despite
all the cool ansi bells and whistles it had, you could
only TALK to the users on the other nodes. I wanted to
be able to play a game with the other users in addition
to talk to them. So I wrote this extravaganza.
What it does: Kylon's World is a full multi-node, multi-user, role
playing adventure game. It allows all users on your BBS
to play the game and talk to each other at the same time.
They may kill each other, team up against the monsters
or just wander around and chat.
System Requirements:
-Hard Drive accessable from all nodes with at least 4 Megs free.
-300 K Memory -some EMS will allow overlay file to be loaded also.
-Files set to at least FILES=70 in CONFIG.SYS
How to set it up:
1) Make a directory of your choice somewhere that all your BBS nodes
can access.
2) Copy all the files in KYLON21.ZIP to that directory.
3) Change Directory to the the one you have copied the files into.
4) Run the program KYSETUP.EXE to set up the comport parameters and
drop file paths for each node.
Kylon's World needs to know for each node:
1) If the comport baudrate for the node is Locked or Not.
2) If the comport IRQ is standard or an alternate(IRQ2,3,4 or 5).
3) Full Path to the DOOR.SYS drop file for the Node.
Note: Kylon's World only reads DOOR.SYS, if your BBS
software does not create a DOOR.SYS file then
obtain a doorfile converter and use it to create one.
KYSETUP.EXE allows you to configure up to 200 different nodes
and also asks that you specify a user name for your use as
a local node in the game.
5) Run the program KYRESET.EXE to create the game data files. This
may take several minutes as more than 1900 monsters are created
in addition to 2 megs worth of map files.
6) In order to call the game from your bbs use the following or
similar commands.
c:
cd \kylon {you must change to the main kylon directory to run it}
kylon.exe n {n is node number up to 200}
7) To run the game locally simply change directory to the main
kylon directory and type... Kylon with no command line.
Command Line options:
The Only command line Kylon.exe recognizes is the node number.
There are no other options and if the node number is ommitted it
will run in local mode.
Maintenance:
Once per day it is necessary to run the program KYMAINT.EXE from
the main kylon directory. This program restocks items, resurrects
monsters and handles the store finances. KYMAINT.EXE sends messages
to anyone still in the game that they are being logged off for
Kylon's World Maintenace and they are returned to the BBS. A file
name MAINT.FLG is then written to the Kylon directory so other nodes
can't start play until the maintenance is complete. If you should
ever run into a power outage or lockup that stops the maintenance
prior to completion you will have to manually delete the MAINT.FLG
file to allow play.
Cautionary Note:
KYRESET.EXE will set the file attributes on KYLON.EXE and KYLON.OVR
to readonly. This is done to avoid errors with some memory managers
when you run the same program simultaneously on one system.
How to Play:
Run the game. Follow the initial instructions and type help at
the '>' prompt. Full online command help is provided for you and your
users.
Note on speed:
Kylon's World runs at efficient speed in network or multitask
environments with up to 20 nodes operating the game at the same
time. Beyond 20 simultaneous nodes you may need to enact some
of the following speed enhancements:
1: Set up a ram drive directory that all the nodes can access. This
directory needs to only be about 30k in size. Then you must
use a dos environment command on all nodes with the following
syntax: SET KYRAM=<full path to ram directory>
Kylon's World will then use this directory for its position tracking
files. These are temporary files only and will not be harmed
by power outage or sudden loss of the ram drive.
2: Use efficient Disk Caching software. Kylon's World nodes communicate
completely through disk files. Any means of speeding access will
improve game speed.
3: In network environments increase the number of simultaneous disk
requests that the server can handle. Kylon's World does not request
large amounts of file data but does ask for data ALOT.
Distribution:
These files may be copied and distributed (you are incouraged to do so)
as long as:
1. No fee of any sort is incurred for the distribution.
2. The files and the documentation are kept together in an archive.
3. The copyright notices are not removed or modified in any portion
or product of the software
Registration:
This unregistered version of Kylon's World will allow you and
your users to venture through all 30 levels of the game maps
kill any monsters and use all commands. The only thing you
can't do is advance your characters past level 3. I apologize
for having to limit anything, but past experience tells me
I must provide some motivation for registration.
To register:
Please send check or money order for $30 to
Joseph Vidunas
c/o Mountain States Computers
PO Box 2116
Farmington NM, 87401
I will then compile a personal version with your name and
registration number and mail it to you within two days of
your recieving your check. Please specify disk size and
a return address. Overnight mailing is available at your
request and cost.
-- Thank you for evaluating this upALLnite software product! --
Thats it hope you enjoy it and if you have any problems with it
or good suggestions please promptly contact me at:
Whole Lot of Bull BBS (505)-334-6483
1:15/26 fido or 169:505/0 cnfd
Magic Name:KYLONS for updates