Cream of the Crop 25/Cream of the Crop 25.iso/bbs/lord2b6.zip/HELP.REF

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;help inside of help.ref (yeah, this file) is run if a user hits ? from
;the main screen in the game.  This way, if you want to add a complicated
;help system, (ie, they can get help on certain things, whatever) you can.

@#NOTIME
`r0  `2Um, hello?  Anybody home?  You can't sit here all day, there are
  adventures to be had!  Come back when you are ready - be not afraid, child.
@#talk
@do move 3 21
@do write
`r1`% ENTER SCREEN MESSAGE :`x
@do readstring 51 NIL `s01
@do stripbad `s01
@do `p21 is length `s01
@if `p21 more 1 then do
 @begin
 @do `s02 is `r1`%`x`n`%:`x
 @do `s02 add `s01
 @do talk `s02
 @end
@do statbar

@#yell
@do move 3 21
@do write
`r1`% ENTER GLOBAL MESSAGE :`x
@do readstring 51 NIL `s01
@do stripbad `s01
@do `p21 is length `s01
@if `p21 more 1 then do
 @begin
 @do `s02 is `r1`%`x`n`%:`x
 @do `s02 add `s01
 @do talk `s02 all
 @end
@do statbar

@#whoison
;our whos on list
@show
`r0`c  `r1                        `%PEOPLE ON NOW                             `r0

  `0Name                       Level           Location

@whoison
@show

@key
@drawmap
@update

@#map
;if player hits M from the map menu
@if `i20 > 0 then do
  @begin
  @do write
`r0
  @overheadmap
  ;now we do any additions to our map,  like text or marks on the map
  ;we had npc players do so they know where to go

  @do move 77 12 ;porttown
  @do write
`r2`%▄

  @do move 76 17 ;greentree
  @do write
`r2`%▄

  @do move 79 17 ;stonebrook
  @do write
`r2`%■

  @do move 80 10 ;stonepass lodge
  @do write
`r2▄

  @do move 52 14 ;flag city
  @do write
`r2`%▄


  @if bitcheck `t12 3 1 then do
    @begin
    @do move 75 20 ;edward
    @do write
`r2`0°
    @end


  ;this math converts your 'block #' to x y cords to show the
  ;"you are here" blip.  We use lmap instead of map, lmap is the
  ;the last 'visible' map the player was on.

  @do `p20 is &lmap
  @do `p20 / 80
  @do `p21 is &lmap
  @do `p22 is `p20
  @do `p22 * 80
  @do `p21 - `p22
  @do `p20 + 1
  @if `p21 is 0 then do
   @begin
   @do `p21 is 80
   @do `p20 - 1
   @end
  @do move `p21 `p20
  @do write
`r2`b`r0

;draw the help
@do move 3 3
@show
`r1`%Reading your map.
`2─────────────────────
  `%▄ `0City/town with lodging
  `%■ `0City/town `4without`0 lodging
  `%° `0House or shack
  `4 `0Your current location

  `0Note:  `2Some buildings/etc must be
  discovered before they show up here.
  @do move 1 22
  @do write
`k
  @drawmap
  @update
  @closescript
  @end
@do saybar
`4You don't have a map.

@#rank1
;this is the format for experience ranking
@do `s01 is `n
@do pad `s01 21
@if sexmale is 1 then `s02 is `0M
@if sexmale is 0 then `s02 is `#F
@do `s03 is `p01
@do frontpad `s03 14
@do `s04 is `p09
@do frontpad `s04 2
@if dead is 1 then `s05 is `4Dead
@if dead is 0 then `s05 is `%Alive

@writefile temp`*.dat
`s02 `2`s01`%`s03   `s04     `s05
@#listplayers
@do write
`r0`c  `0Ranking players...

@do delete temp`*.dat         ;`* is node number
@writefile temp`*.dat
`r0`c`r1                             `%  LORD II RANKINGS                            `r0

  `0Name                     Experience  Level   Status Alignment Quests
`2-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
@

;rank lets us specify WHAT `p to rank, and what the name of the procedure
;that formats the rank.
;its been comented out - it works, but @lordrank is the same thing built
;into the .EXE, so it is a bit faster
;@rank crap`*.dat 1 rank1
@lordrank temp`*.dat 1
@displayfile temp`*.dat
@key bottom
@drawmap
@update



@#help
@do `v01 is 1
@label helpstart
@show
`r0`c  `r1  `%LORD II: New World Beta 6 - V0.80  `r0

`0  This BBS is an official test site for this new door - thanks for
  helping test it!

  `2Use your `0ARROW-KEYS`2 or numpad (with numlock turned on) to select an
  option then press `0ENTER`2.

@do write
`x`x
@choice
`2List hotkeys that do things on the map mode
`2What symbols mean on the `0'your stats'`2 screen
`2How to move
`2New stuff in this beta
`2About us and how to report bugs and suggestions
`2Beginners help and strategy
`4Quit back to the BBS
`2View `0Game Settings`2
`%Play the game!
@if responce is 8 then do
  @begin
   @if `v06 is 1 then `s01 is On
   @if `v06 is 0 then `s01 is Off
   @do `s02 is `v05
   @if `v05 < 1 then `s02 is `%unlimited
   @show
`r0`c  `r1  Settings for this game  `r0

  `2You get `0`s02`2 turns per day.
  `2Clean mode is `0`s01`2.
  `2Quest opportunities per day is `0`v07`2.
  `2This game has been running for `0&time`2 days.

`k
  @do goto helpstart
  @end

@if responce is 1 then do
 @begin
 @pauseoff
 @SHOW SCROLL


  `%Commands that work from the main map screen:

  `0? `2- `0This help screen
  `0R `2- `0Redraw the screen
  `0V `2- `0View your stats/inventory
  `0T `2- `0Talk - Everyone in the game can hear you
  `0D `2- `0Daily Happenings
  `0H `2- `0Hail - Trade with/talk to/kill a person. (must be on their square)
  `0L `2- `0List warriors, lets you know who's on top
  `0W `2- `0Write mail to someone
  `0P `2- `0People online right now
  `0S `2- `0Show names of everyone on the current screen
  `0B `2- `0BackBuffer, log of recent messages.
  `0F `2- `0Fast BackBuffer, shows last 3 messages only, for speed.
  `0Q `2- `0Quit back to the BBS
@do goto helpstart
 @end

@if responce is 2 then do
 @begin
 @pauseoff
 @SHOW SCROLL


  `%ABOUT ITEM SYMBOLS:

  `r4`*W`r0`2 `8- `2It can be used as a weapon.
  `r2`*A`r0`2 `8- `2It can be used as armour.
  `r5`*1`r0`2 `8- `2It can only be used once.

  `2Remember - press `0V `2to view your stats, this is also where you
  equip weapons and armour.
@do goto helpstart

 @end

@if responce is 3 then do
 @begin
 @pauseoff
 @SHOW SCROLL


  `%ABOUT MOVEMENT:

  `2Use the `0arrow-keys`2 or the `0numpad`2 to move around/select options
  in most areas.  To use the numpad, make `4SURE`2 that the num lock
  key is `4ON`2. `2(`0it will work either way if your terminal supports arrow
  keys`2)

  If using arrow keys causes the daily log to pop up randomly, you should
  switch to the numpad.
@do goto helpstart
 @end


@if responce is 4 then do
 @begin
 @pauseoff
 @SHOW SCROLL


  `%NOTES ABOUT THIS BETA:

  `%Some stuff is missing still, but here is what CAN be done that couldn't
  in the last beta. (IF this copy is running REGISTERED that is..)

  `0* `2New quest involving Ma's daughter. (greentree)
  `0* `2Map is now cooler
  `0* `2BoneTown is finished!  (mostly)
  `0* `2The quest2000(tm) engine is in place (unlimited quests)
  `0* `2More weapons and armour in most towns
  `0* `2Skystaff area changed slightly
  `0* `2Player rankings shows completed quests
  `0* `2Lots of other new stuff too! ;>

  `2It is `bNOT`2 possible to help Turgon, find the 'evil' in the evil
  forest or win the game.  Expect these in the next beta/version.

`2  Pretty much `bNOTHING `2works up past `0Stonepass Lodge`2.  Don't waste
  your time up there unless you are really bored.
@do goto helpstart
 @end


@if responce is 5 then do
 @begin
 @pauseoff
 @SHOW SCROLL


  `%ABOUT US:

  `0LORD II`2:`0 New World `2- (c) Copyright 1997: Robinson Technologies, Inc.

  `2This is beta 6. Compiled 5-18-97.

  `0WWW  `8:`2  www.rtsoft.com
  `0Email`8:`2  [e-mail]
@do goto helpstart
 @end

@if responce is 6 then do
 @begin
 @pauseoff
 @SHOW SCROLL


  `%Help and strategy for the new adventurer.

  `0LORD II`2:`0 New World `2is a very different kind of game.  There is a
  huge world to explore (`0over 300 screen`2) many people and animals to meet (not
  all of them nice) and other REAL players to befriend and kill `0-`2 even while
  they are online playing at the same time!

 `$ You can be good or you can be evil.  You can save the world or you can
  destroy it.

  `%Find some cash!

  `2Do this by 'pushing' against the table in 'your' house.  (the one you
  started in)  With this money you can buy cheap things at the store.

  `%Get berries for your mom.

  `2Just west of your cottage there is a small patch that looks different
  then the rest `0-`2 try pushing against it.  You'll find some berries.  If you
  see a certain block of grass or stone that looks different, try pushing
  against it `0-`2 you never know what you'll find. (most likely something
  good)

  `%Fight monsters, heal yourself.

  `2This isn't such an unfamiliar idea!  But it is more tricky now `0-`2 First,
  find an area that looks like it might contain monsters.  (usually away from
  towns and villages)

  Next `0-`2 Walk around.  You will randomly encounter various beasts/people and
  be able to kill and sometimes talk with them.  Some areas contain a `0HIGHER`2
  chance of running into things.

  When you are low on hitpoints, you will need to heal yourself.  Inside
  Stonebrook there is such a place.  Later, when you have more gold you may
  wish to purchase items that have the same effect `0-`2 different color potions
  are the easiest way to heal on the road.

  `%Raising Levels

  `2No matter how long you have been playing the game, it is `0ALWAYS`2 possible
  to improve your skills by gaining a level providing you have the experience.

  `2In all the land there is only ONE place you can do this `0-`2 Barak's Training
  center in Greentree.  Beware of Barak though, he is kind of a jerk.

  `%What is alignment?

  `2This is what determines what kind of a person you are - noughty or
  nice.  `00`2 is average, `010`2 is very nice and `4-10`2 is very
  nasty.

  Someone who is nasty might see different options then someone who is nice -
  depending on their level of evil they might have an option to kick a begger
  in the head where a nice person would have had 'give him some gold' as an
  option.  Get it?

  `%Arming weapons and armour 101.

  `2Before you can use them you need to arm them.  From the map menu, hitting
  `0V`2 will bring up your `0stat screen`2.  This where you can see things
  like what you are holding and how strong you are.

  You equipping and use items the same way - by highlighting them with the
  light bar and pressing enter.  You will then be given a list of options
  that can be done with that item.  Some items have more than one use.

  After equiping a weapon or armour, pay close attention to your overall
  Attack and Defense.  The level these increment is how you know how good
  a particular piece of equipment is!

  `%Getting jobs and quests.

  `2Certain people you talk to will let you 'conduct business' - this usually
  means they have a job for your to do.

  If it involves going somewhere you have never heard of - do not accept it
  and see if they have any others.  You only get 2 job offers per day max by
  default so be smart!

  `$Quick Tip: `2Finish the quest on the same day and you will get a bonus!

@do goto helpstart
 @end

@if response is 7 then do
  @begin
  @show
`\`\  Goodbye.
  @halt 0
  @end


 ;default
 @pauseon
 @if `p09 > 0 then do
   @begin
   @drawmap
   @update
   @end
 @closescript




@#done