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--=:)) HISTORY ((:=--
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This file is updated whenever a major version change is made to RPGBBS.
v2.43 01-Sep-1992 * First release to Steve Hostettler of Toledo, OH.
* Supports ANSI mode. Local mode now uses console.device.
v2.44 03-Sep-1992 * Purge user after # days when rerolling now works.
* Log to user note when someone retreats in naval battle.
* Dungeon teleport may become inoperative for that level.
* Tavern brawls have two new saving throws for ducking or
landing a punch with a +/-5% ratio.
v3.00 18-Sep-1992 * Display initialization procedure to console.
* <2400 baud users don't get the Logon file. Really.
* Added <R>eply option to Email.
* Eliminated Tables.c and made Config program for more
customization.
v3.01 21-Sep-1992 * Escaping the dungeon when sent there by the old sea hag
is not good enough. You must now defeat the bitch in
combat. She's a level 99 God with 1/6th the hit points
and she cannot teleport away.
* Neptune of the Sea cannot teleport away.
v3.03 23-Sep-1992 * Up to 16 Message Bases may be defined.
* Added Sysop functions Bless & Curse.
v4.11 21-Dec-1992 * ANSI & TeXT pictures for arena, dungeon, and players.
Please add/modify your own!
* You may run into an active player in the dungeon of the
same level, in place of a monster.
* Warning bell character is not sent to the console when a
remote user logs on.
* Added Sysop functions View loser log & eXterminate user.
The loser.log is useful for tracking down "chronies" who
use them to augment their real characters. There are a
lot of cheaters who can't play by the rules, thus the
exterminate function -- make 'em play again!
v4.20 02-Jan-1993 * Dungeon size fluctuates; width 7-15, height 7-10.
* Thief may surprise you in other ways than in the pocket.
* "Magic Mapping" feature traces where you have been.
* Wishing Well randomly appears in dungeon.
* More types of potions to quaff in dungeon.
* Dungeon monsters have 2 new spells: Acid rain & Curse.
v5.00 14-Feb-1993 * RPGserver & RPGclient replace RPGBBS. Multi-user is now
supported! Icon tool types replace .config file.
* Increase number of users to 200 and gangs to 50.
* Auto-Verify function added. Up to 2 accounts per phone
number can get verified. "Bad" phone numbers get logged
in BadPhone.list to mark unwanted dialbacks.
* Money format default replaces scientific format. Now
display gold in platinum, gold, silver, & copper pieces
format.
* <M>ost Wanted list added to Party option.
* <Y>our character statistics has been redesigned.
* Gambling Casino now has <S>lots.
* Added four more default classes: Beast, Lizard, Rogue,
and Undead.
* Buying poison only lists those vials you can afford + 1.
* Each class now have separate definitions for suggested
ability assignments, noted feature, and maximum weapon &
armor classes they can purchase in Square.
* Riddle of Key sequence remains same for rolling user
until it is solved to advance to Hero. It gets reset if
System Reroll or Hero does not advance to Titan.
* Mollicone spell becomes Mayhem spell. New spell Morph
added.
* Sysop functions <E> Send E-mail & <M> Read your mail
added.
v5.10 28-Feb-1993 * Pending messages between online users added. All online
users receive messages about certain events taking place
from the other `lines' as they occur.
* Fishing for oysters now have a cannon factor involved,
so the less cannons you have, the less gold you receive
for pearl/diamond.
* Defense agility was not taken in account properly!
* Key Hint works properly now.
* Brawl algorithm calculates for character class now.
This is to account for Beast & Undead class that get no
+ agility bonus. Magic users (again) get screwed, but
it goes with the flow. Defense agility calculated in.
* Robbing the bank properly alerts users-with-Bank-money
who done it and empties their respective accounts.
v5.12 14-Feb-1993 * Logon is now event-driven, not Delay()-driven.
* Walking into dungeon walls causes a 1-hit point loss.
* Retreat from gang shows surviving members hit points
remaining.
* Server correctly handles maximum online users. Shutdown
will no longer occur if any clients are still active.