/* -*- LPC -*- */
/*
* $Locker: $
* $Id: newbie_brochure.c,v 1.1 2000/03/01 06:06:45 ceres Exp $
*
* $Log: newbie_brochure.c,v $
* Revision 1.1 2000/03/01 06:06:45 ceres
* Initial revision
*
* Revision 1.1 1998/01/16 02:18:32 arby
* Initial revision
*
*/
/* Please, oh please, don't read the code, as it has no punctation
whatsoever :) (I blame the colours)
This newbie brochure is *completly* rewritten from the
old /d/am/am/items/colourful brochure found in the tray in the Mended
Drum.
Hobbes, July 96 */
#include "path.h"
#define PAGES 6
inherit "/std/leaflet";
void setup() {
set_name( "brochure" );
set_short( "newbie brochure");
set_main_plural( "brochures" );
add_alias ( ( {"brochure", "pamphlet", "newbie brochure"} ) );
set_weight( 0 );
set_value( 400 );
set_no_pages( PAGES );
set_long( "This is a pamphlet for the newbies who rushed through the "
"newbie foyer too fast or are just absent-minded in general. "
"It contains valuable information on the commands, guilds "
"and the city. "
"You may <read brochure>, and "
"<turn a page of brochure>.\n" );
set_open_page( 1 );
set_read_mess( " \n"
" \n"
" %^B_RED%^TABLE OF CONTENTS%^RESET%^ Page 1\n"
" .o0o.o0o.o0o.o0o.o0o.o0o.o0o.o0o. \n"
" \n"
" General information.....................................2-3\n"
" Commands..................................................4\n"
" Guilds....................................................5\n"
" The lands around Ankh-Morpork.............................6\n"
" "
" "
" "
"%^B_RED%^ NOTE:%^RESET%^ If you haven't played MUD's before, we advise you"
" to read any of the \n"
" FAQ's around (Frequently Asked Questions). To read the Discworld FAQ,\n"
" type 'help FAQ' or point your http browser at: \n"
" http://www.imaginary.com/LPMud/lpmud_faq.html\n",
"common", 100 );
set_open_page( 2 );
set_read_mess( " \n"
" GENERAL INFORMATION Page 2\n"
" -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- \n"
" \n"
" At any time during the course of playing you can get HELP on various \n"
" topics by typing '%^B_RED%^help concepts%^RESET%^' "
"and '%^B_RED%^help command_list%^RESET%^'. \n"
" If you need to ask something else, or have problems of any kind, \n"
" the LIAISON people will kindly help you out, if you ask nicely. \n"
" To see if any are logged on, simply type '%^B_RED%^liaisons%^RESET%^'.\n"
" Also, most of the players are usually very helpful when it comes to \n"
" answering questions. \n"
" \n"
" As soon as you have made a choice you should join a GUILD where you can \n"
" advance your skills (take a look at page 5 in this brochure for more \n"
" information on the different guilds). But while deciding, you can \n"
" simply teach yourself. Type '%^B_RED%^help level%^RESET%^' and "
" '%^B_RED%^help teach%^RESET%^' \n"
" to find out more.\n"
" \n"
" CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE.\n",
"common", 100 );
set_open_page( 3 );
set_read_mess( " \n"
" Page 3\n"
" In Ankh-Morpork there are GUIDES wandering around that can take you to \n"
" certain destinations. These are often waiting by the guilds or in the \n"
" Mended Drum. To use one you say in the same room as one, for example: \n"
" 'take me to wizards guild please'. \n"
" Other places they can take you to, besides the guilds, are \n"
" 'the post office', 'the bank', 'least gate' and 'hubwards gate'.\n"
" \n"
" You start off with a total of eight lives. If you should happen to die,\n"
" Harry at the Temple of Small Gods, can RAISE you from the dead and you \n"
" are then set to go again (one life shorter). Player Priests also have \n"
" the ability to resurrect.\n"
" And please BUG report bugs and typos you see. Do '%^B_RED%^help bug%^RESET%^' "
" and \n"
" '%^B_RED%^help typo%^RESET%^' for more information.\n",
"common", 100 );
set_open_page( 4 );
set_read_mess( " \n"
" COMMANDS Page 4\n"
" -=-=-=-=-=-\n"
" \n"
" '%^B_RED%^who%^RESET%^' or '%^B_RED%^finger%^RESET%^'"
" Will show the people logged on. \n"
" You can also 'finger <playername>'\n"
" '%^B_RED%^rearrange%^RESET%^' Allows you to set your stats"
" (You can only do this once).\n"
" '%^B_RED%^score%^RESET%^' Will show statistics.\n"
" '%^B_RED%^i%^RESET%^' Will show you your inventory.\n"
" '%^B_RED%^skills%^RESET%^' Will list your skills.\n"
" '%^B_RED%^wimpy < % >%^RESET%^' To automatically run away before "
"you die.\n"
" '%^B_RED%^monitor on%^RESET%^' Will help you keep track of Hit"
" and Guild points.\n"
" '%^B_RED%^inform logon on/off%^RESET%^' Gives you info on logon/out-"
"events (once you've \n joined a guild).\n"
" '%^B_RED%^help map%^RESET%^' Gives you a map of Ankh-Morpork "
"(Try also \n"
" 'help ankh-morpork'.)\n"
" '%^B_RED%^.%^RESET%^' Will repeat your last command.\n"
" Other commands "
"worth checking out, or read the help files for, are: \n"
" '%^B_RED%^alias%^RESET%^', '%^B_RED%^earmuff%^RESET%^', "
" '%^B_RED%^commands%^RESET%^', '%^B_RED%^score stats%^RESET%^', "
"'%^B_RED%^nickname%^RESET%^', '%^B_RED%^consider%^RESET%^'\n"
" '%^B_RED%^gp%^RESET%^' and '%^B_RED%^playerkilling%^RESET%^'.\n",
"common", 100 );
set_open_page( 5 );
set_read_mess( " \n"
" THE GUILDS Page 5\n"
" -=-=-=-=-=-=-\n"
" \n"
" Each player will usually join a guild so that they can learn skills\n"
" and commands and so advance their abilities. Being in a guild also \n"
" adds character to your character. These guilds are currently available:\n"
" WIZARDS GUILD is located west of Sator Square. To join you have to look\n"
" around in the Great Hall and find a staircase.\n"
" THIEVES GUILD is at the beginning of Alchemist street.\n"
" FIGHTERS GUILD is on Filigree Street, just a stone's throw from Mended \n"
" Drum.\n"
" PRIESTS GUILD with its various Gods is located on Small Gods Street.\n"
" The Gods are: Hat, Pishe, Fish, Sek, Gapp, Gufnork and Sandelfon.\n"
" For more information, type 'info' in their guild rooms.\n"
" ASSASSINS GUILD is located at the eastern end of Filigree Street. Fill \n"
" in an application and give it to the secretary in the guild office.\n"
" WITCHES GUILD is located at Granny Weatherwax' cottage in Lancre. \n"
" See Gennie Applebottom at Dione Street in Ankh-\n"
" Morpork if you have trouble finding the place.\n",
"common", 100 );
set_open_page( 6 );
set_read_mess( " \n"
" THE LANDS OUTSIDE ANKH-MORPORK Page 6\n"
" -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- \n"
" \n"
" The lands around the city can sometimes be strange and dangerous \n"
" places. Through the northeastern (Least) gate is the path that goes \n"
" through the plains, some small villages, and finally up to the \n"
" mountains, also known as the Ramtops.\n"
" The southeastern (Hubwards) gate takes you into the vast forest where \n"
" innocent people are terrorised by wolves and other strange creatures \n"
" that roam unfettered. It's also a more direct route to the Ramtops\n"
" (Carriages from Ankh-Morpork are a nice alternative to tired feet for \n"
" travelling to and from the towns in the Sto Plains and Ramtops).\n"
" The tour operator at Sator Square is ready to send you to the warm \n"
" and distant continent of Klatch, if you have enough money.\n"
" There are more fantastic and exciting places to come.\n",
"common", 100 );
set_open_page( 1 );
}
/*
void init() {
this_player()->add_command( "scan", this_object(), "'page' %d 'of' %D" );
}
mixed do_scan( object *indir, string id_match, string ind_match,
mixed *args, string pattern ) {
int pg;
if( !args || !sizeof( args ) )
return ::do_read();
pg = args[ 0 ];
if( pg > PAGES || pg < 1 )
return 0;
set_open_page( pg );
return ::do_read();
}
*/
