LOP 1.32 Readme ==================== 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 ============================= 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 ============ On a Linux based system: ------------------------ 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: ---------- 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: ----------- 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 ============== 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 ================= 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! :)