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******************************************************
**** Usurper 0.08 - 95-01-20- Sysop Documentation ****
******************************************************
(Copyright 1993-1995 Jakob Dangården and JAS Software, All Rights Reserved)
[*** This file is also available in German, see --> German.doc ***]
Disclaimer
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The Usurper Door is distributed without warranty.
In no case shall I be held responsible for any damages or losses
resulting from you running this software. By running this program
you have agreed to take responsibility for any problems that may result.
If you do not agree to this, don't run the program.
***************************
**** What is Usurper ? ****
***************************
Usurper is a ANSI/ASCII doorgame which requires approximately 230k of free
memory to run.
Usurper is a fastpaced doorgame which only has one purpose :
to give its players a moment of joy and relaxation. It only
takes a couple of minutes to play each day, it's easy to understand
and the gameplay is straightforward. Get bigger, meaner and stronger.
The settings are a fantasy scenario inhabited with
different races and creatures. The game can be completed when
a player reaches the darkest dungeon at the bottom of the big
mountain. He then gets immortalized. However, players can also
struggle for earthly power. They can form teams who fight eachother
for gangland. Computer characters can also be sworn into the teams.
characters can be played good or bad with different results and
races have their own special abilities and weapons.
WARNING! Usurper sometimes confront the players with brutal violence,
sex and drugs. IF you feel offended, have any doubts or objections :
don't run this door! If you like parts of the game but don't want the
nasty ones, You can turn off the asocial features with the
configuration program.
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**** Installation ****
**********************
Make a subdirectory called USURPER or something.
Unzip all files in the Usurper.zip archive to this
directory. Usurper currently works with the DOOR.SYS or
DORINFOX.DEF (where X is the node) dropfiles. If your board isn't supported
you can also use one of the many doorconverters like Doormaster
to convert your dropfile to DOOR.SYS or DORINFOX.DEF.
The next thing you must do is to run the EDITOR.EXE
program. Choose the [G]ame Reset option and all the
necessary datafiles will be created. You are then suggested
to create a configuration file. You can do this by using a normal
texteditor, or by using the Usurper Editors internal editor
(I recommend the latter).
Thats it! Now you can try to run Usurper.Exe /L, and see
that everything works.
Maintenance takes place automatically when needed.
Multinode / Network environment
-------------------------------
Filelocking is autodetected by detecting the presence of DOS's
SHARE.EXE program which allows sharing of files by different nodes.
If SHARE is detected the door assumes you are running a multinode BBS
and locks/unlocks its files as needed. There may be a brief delay if 2
or more nodes are running the door.
BATCH FILE EXAMPLE FOR USURPER
This is a sample of a batch file to be used
in a multinode Setup
%1 is the Node Number which must be passed to the
batch file from the BBS software
(RemoteAccess BBS uses the *N switch to pass the correct nodenumber)
!! Remember that if you use several nodes Usurper will look for
!! dorinfoX.def, with X being the number supplied as command line
!! parameter: USURPER 3 {usurper will look for DORINFO3.DEF}
!! Systems that only produces DORINFO1.DEF must rename their files
!! accordingly.
*** Batch file example START ***
COPY DORINFO1.DEF DORINFO%1.DEF
CD \RA\DOORS\USURPER
if %1 == 1 Goto Node1
if %1 == 2 Goto Node2
if %1 == 3 Goto Node3
Goto End
:Node1
USURPER 1 /P:C\RA\NODE1\
Goto End
:Node2
USURPER 2 /P:C\RA\NODE2\
Goto End
:Node3
USURPER 3 /P:C\RA\NODE3\
:End
*** Batch file example END ***
NOTE! Look at the sample file included : MULTI.BAT
The /P switch overrides the dropfile path in Usurper.cfg
Example : Usurper /P:C:\RA\NODE2\
Forces Usurper to read dropfile from the path given on the command line.
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*** Command Line Options ***
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To force Usurper to use a specific Node invoke its number on the
command line :
Usurper 1 (for Usurper using node 1)
Usurper 2 (for Usurper using node 2)
By default Usurper don't load itself into EMS memory. If you want to take
advantage of the faster EMS memory then invoke /EMS on the command line :
Usurper /EMS
For local login invoke /L on the command line :
Usurper /L
For Forced Maintenance invoke /M on the command line :
Usurper /M
To force Usurper to create Score Files (defined with the Editor) :
Usurper /Scores
To remove Output buffering : (by default Buffering is ON)
Usurper /NoBuffers
To remove the Statusbar at the bottom of the screen :
Usurper /NOSTAT
(this will speed up screen operations a bit)
If you would like to override the dropfile path in Usurper.cfg then
you can use : /P:{path to dropfile}
This can be useful when running the game in a multinode environment.
Example : Usurper /P:C:\RA\NODE2\
To make Usurper create a debug logfile you can use '/DEBUG' :
Usurper /Debug
This can asssist you in tracking down your problems with Usurper.
A logfile will be created under the name : DebugNNN.jpd, where NNN is
the node active (DEBUG001.JPD for node 1, DEBUG002 for node 2...).
To prevent Usurper from displaying anything on the local console use :
Usurper.exe /SnoopOff
*** Files Created By Usurper ***
Usurper also creates some standard ASCII/textfiles that
you might want to display outside the door :
NEWS.DAT -> Newsfile of the daily happenings.
YNEWS.DAT -> Yesterdays newsfile.
FAME.DAT -> The heros who made it!
With the Editor.exe program you can also configure Usurper to
create different ANSI/ASCII scorefiles. Don't forget that you must
specify both path and filename in this procedure.
Alt-C enters chatmode.
Alt-J shells out to DOS
Alt-S toggles statusbar at bottom of screen
Arrow Up key increases the users time with 1 minute
Arrow Down key decreases the users time with 1 minute
F1-F4 toggles between the different status bars
F10 - turns the status bar off.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!! Always read the WHATS.NEW file for the latest news !!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Latest version of Usurper can always be reached from my BBS:
Silent Service, Fidonet (2:201/232)
BBS number : +46-8-6442983
FileRequests (FREQ:s) can be made under the magic name : 'USURPER'.
New versions will also be hatched into the DDS net (So you won't
need to call Sweden for the latest version).
**********************************
**** Registration Information ****
**********************************
The registration fee for Usurper is currently 20$ (Us Dollars),
150 SEK (swedish crowns), 26 Canadien dollars or 30 Australian
dollars.
This fee will give you a registration number, which will
turn your Usurper game into a fully functional game. You will never
have to reregister Usurper. Your code will work with all future versions.
*******************************
**** Registration Benefits ****
*******************************
* Access to several special places in the game.
* Player Editor
* NPC Editor (create your own computer controlled characters)
* Level Editor (set your own levels)
* Object Editor (create your own objects, or change the existing ones)
* Monster Editor (create the monsters you like. Decide their strength,
equipment and much more)
* Doorguard Editor (create your favourite nasties to guard the Inn)
* Players can go beyond the 90th dungeon level
* The game can be completed
(I apologize for misspellings in game & docs. However, English is NOT
my native language)
Have Fun!