RealityPoint(tm) Chat Server
v6.00
Christine Nuebauer, Author
Copyright (C) 2001-2002, CNCA
email: christine@realitypoint.com
http://www.realitypoint.com

Welcome to a fun and easy chat server easy to use and setup.  After installing run the SETUPLOBBIES.EXE in the C:\PROGRAM FILES\CHATSERVER folder to install the default lobbies.

Features in the RP Chat Server:
•	Full MP3 Server via FTP (port 21)
•	Full color chat
•	Colored nicks
•	@ nicks (ie Catty@RP)
•	Games
•	Customized Chat Rooms

Setup:
•	Go to File, Configuration
•	In the Server Name field type in your server URL
•	Registration # if you have one, if not leave blank
•	Your Admin Email
•	Click Submit
•	In the Main Lobby Window click the SETUP button
•	Select the Port # you want to use (default is 1024)

To customize Chat Rooms:
•	File, Configuration
•	Click on the MENU Tab
•	In the Left Window Expand the tree
•	Select ChatMenu
•	In the lower right menu you see 8 fields
•	First is the CAPTION NAME
•	Second is FOREGROUND COLOR
•	Third is BACKGROUND COLOR
•	Fourth is Margin from the left
•	Fifth is Line number from the top
•	Sixth is Link Key (#'s = Chat rooms, Letters = Games)
•	Seventh UNUSED
•	Eighth is the ACTION the Link Key does
•	Enter a name in the Caption field
•	Select your colors
•	Select placement in the menu
•	Select your Key
•	Select the action the key is to take
•	Click on Add Menu Item
•	In the Pseudo-ANSI window select the entry that was just entered
•	Add or subtract the #'s or Letters to even out the background
•	Click SAVE

Levels:
•	There are 12 levels
•	Level 0 - BANNED
•	Level 1 - GAGGED
•	Level 2 - Normal user
•	Level 3 to 12 have tokens (symbol before the nick)

Commands (levels that have the comand):
•	Commands are case sensitive
•	/msg (username) - Sends a private message to another user (level 2 and up)
•	/Read - Displays the logon greeting (level 2 and up)
•	/Add (text) - Add information to the logon greeting (level 6 and up)
•	/Gmsg (username) - Sends a private popup windowed message to a user, use /Gmsg * to send to all users (level 5 and up)
•	/upgrade (username) - Raises a user's level (level 8 and up)
•	/downgrade (username) - Lowers a user's level (level 8 and up)
•	/boot (username) - Kicks a user out of the chat server (level 5 and up)
•	/gag (username) - Takes a user's ability to chat (level 5 and up)
•	/ungag (username) - Gives user's chat back (level 5 and up)
•	/ban (username) - Kicks a user off the chat server perminantly (level 8 and above)
•	/unban (username) - Gives user back their access to the server (level 8 and above)
•	/GetLog - Retrieves the usage log (Level 10 and up)
•	/SetAlias - Sets an alias to be displayed instead of the user's logon nick (level 10 and up)
•	/invite (username) - Sends a private invitation to a user to join you in a chatroom (level 2 and up)
•	\SwitchServer{host url}:port # - Creates a link to another RP Server - (level 2 and up)

Note: /boot, /gag, and /ban can not be used on a level equal or higher than your own - /upgrade can not change someone's level equal or higher than your own

Hosting MP3's:
	To host MP3's all you need is an FTP server on port 21 with anonymous access to a folder called MUSIC

Hosting Sounds:
	To host sounds all you need an an HTTP server on port 80 with a SOUNDS folder off of your root folder

To get ready to log into your server you will need the RealityPoint Chat Client (which is included with the server in the RPChatClient.zip).  Install the chat client and after installation go to START, PROGRAM FILES, RealityPoint Lobby, right click on the shortcut and change the command line to read C:\Program Files\RealityPoint Chat Lobby\rplobby.exe (port #) (URL to your server).  You can distribute this shortcut with the chat client to default the users to your server.  Run the chat client it will ask for a username and password for your account.  Once entered click OK.  You will get a message stating New User, please reconnect.  Reason being, this creates your account  Reconnect with the client.  Go to the server and on the right side click on CLIENT DATA.  Locate your nick and right click on it.  Select INCREASE LEVEL until you get the desired level you want (recommend level 12 for administration).  Click SAVE.  Now you are all set for users to use your server.

Client Data:
•	First field is the username
•	Second field is user level
•	Third field is the code for the user glyph (face icon)
•	Fourth is the user’s state is either a sword (in many forms depending on the user’s game rating) or a red X indicating they are “AWAY”
•	Fifth is the user's rating which is detemined from playing the RP games
•	Sixth is user password
•	Seventh is the last time and date the user visited your server
•	Eighth is the version of the user's client
•	Ninth is the user's email address (set in the client under preferences)
•	Tenth is the user's alias (explained in the Advanced documents on RealityPoint website)
•	Eleventh is the user's last IP address

User level, password, rating, name, glyph, state, and alias can be changed.

Registration:
•	To register the RP Chat Server please visit the RealityPoint website http://www.realitypoint.com/lobby_server_registration.htm
•	$100(US) with free upgrades 

Documentation written by:
 Barry G. Davis, Jr. - BGD Consulting and Graphics
http://www.bgdcag.net
webmaster@bgdcag.net