LOP 1.32 Readme
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A few quick notes about this version.

Areas written for anything other than the later LOP code probably won't work considering the area format changes.

Installing and using the code
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It should be fairly a straightforward process to install the mud.
Using either Cygwin or a *nix flavor, unpack the tgz file (which you probably already have if you're reading this).

1. Compiling
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On a Linux based system:
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Change to the lop/src directory.
Open Makefile.
Make sure the Cygwin definition is commented out and save the file if needed.
Type: make

On Cygwin:
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Change to the lop/src directory.
Open the Makefile.
Make sure the Cygwin definition is uncommented and save the file if needed.
Type make

On FreeBSD:
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Change to the lop/src directory.
Open Makefile.
Make sure the Cygwin definition is commented out and save the file if needed.
Type: gmake
BSD compiling is probably not compatible with pmake.

2. Starting up
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After the compile finishes, open the starup file and change the port number to the one you plan to use.
Then type: nohup ./startup &

This will launch the mud in the background, telling it to ignore when you disconnect from your session.

3. First immortal
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Log in to the mud and create a character, after creating your character type firstimm
this will advance your character and set it up to an implementor.

4. Start having some fun! :)