I liked it!
I agree about the dark blue being difficult.
I did notice that the "S" didn't work. (STATS)

I also noticed that after I was told that I was going to rest under a tree, I was dropped from the BBS and didn't know what happened. I logged back in and realized I had died. After seeing that (oh man I was doing good too! - LOL),
I was kicked offline again instead of being returned to the BBS?

Great Work!!!

Tim N
aka SirRonmit
admin@f4fbbs.com

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

On 02 Jun 2019, SirRonmit said the following...

I liked it!

Thank you

I agree about the dark blue being difficult.

That is actually being changed. I just haven't finished yet... :)

I did notice that the "S" didn't work. (STATS)

From the fight screen? That is still being implemented... Sorry, I forgot
about that one...

I also noticed that after I was told that I was going to rest under a tree, I was dropped from the BBS and didn't know what happened. I logged back in and realized I had died. After seeing that (oh man I was doing good too! - LOL), I was kicked offline again instead of being returned
to the BBS?

One of my changes last night started causing a "corrupted memory (216)" error... It's fixed now. Sorry about that...

Great Work!!!

Still so much to do with it... ;)


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Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Congrats on getting it running :) I was actually thinking of porting my FreeBasic door kit to Pascal but didn't think anyone would use it.

Do you still have this available? I would like to see if I can get it
to work with the DOS version of PowerBASIC 3.5 :)
--- Platinum Xpress/Win/WINServer v7.0
* Origin: Lean Angle BBS * Southaven MS * winserver.org (21:2/136)

Congrats on getting it running :) I was actually thinking of portin FreeBasic door kit to Pascal but didn't think anyone would use it.

Do you still have this available? I would like to see if I can get
it to work with the DOS version of PowerBASIC 3.5 :)

Yes I do, but it doesn't have any com-port routines, it's designed for
linux / windows with stdio / socket inheritence.

https://gitlab.com/apamment/fb-doordk

Andrew

--- MagickaBBS v0.12alpha (Linux/x86_64)
* Origin: HappyLand - happyland.magickabbs.com:2023 (21:1/125)

Hi All,

Well, remember when I said I wouldn't have to reset the game unless it was absolutely needed? Well, I it was needed... :(

I had an issue with the database that needed some adjusting. Evidently MPL language doesn't like a zero based numbered array... This caused Mystic to error with a 'corrupted memory (216)' error.

So, in getting this fixed, I did have to reset the game...

On the bright side, I have made some improvements. :)

-The (S)tats are now available from the fight menu
-Colors should now be easier to read
-Corrected incorrect information being shown during random event
-Increased the chances for random events (good and bad)
-Assorted bug fixes

Come take a look and let me know what you think. :)


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 02 Jun 2019 at 07:53p, Black Panther pondered and said...

Hi All,

Well, remember when I said I wouldn't have to reset the game unless it
was absolutely needed? Well, I it was needed... :(

Hi Da

I had a play today and enjoyed it, it felt like a game of LORD or similar.
So far I have managed to survive - yay me :)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/03 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101)

Awesome!
I'll login and play around and report any bugs for ya :)

Tim N
admin@f4fbbs.com

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

Sweeeeet!!

Awesome job!!

Tim N
admin@f4fbbs.com

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

On 03 Jun 2019, Avon said the following...

I had a play today and enjoyed it, it felt like a game of LORD or
similar. So far I have managed to survive - yay me :)

It is similar to LORD, but there are some changes in the way things work.

I'm glad you stopped by. I noticed you were online, and also saw that I actually had three people online (other than myself) at the SAME TIME! ;)

It also looked like at least two of you were playing at the same time. Were there any slow-downs in the game?


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 03 Jun 2019, SirRonmit said the following...

Awesome!
I'll login and play around and report any bugs for ya :)

Thank you. I appreciate it. :)


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 03 Jun 2019, SirRonmit said the following...

Sweeeeet!!

Awesome job!!

Thank you. There is still so much I want to do with the game yet...


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 03 Jun 2019 at 12:41p, Black Panther pondered and said...

It also looked like at least two of you were playing at the same time. Were there any slow-downs in the game?

Nope was working fine :)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/03 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101)

On 04 Jun 2019, Avon said the following...

It also looked like at least two of you were playing at the same time Were there any slow-downs in the game?

Nope was working fine :)

That's good. I was a little worried when I saw two of you in the game at
once, and a third possibly going into it... :)


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 03 Jun 2019 at 04:31p, Black Panther pondered and said...

That's good. I was a little worried when I saw two of you in the game at once, and a third possibly going into it... :)

No seemed fine. I would suggest consider some of the keys you are using in game, I can't recall which now but figured some could be a bit more intuitive in their use. I'll try and offer more specific feedback next time I play the game :)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/03 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101)

On 04 Jun 2019, Avon said the following...

No seemed fine. I would suggest consider some of the keys you are using
in game, I can't recall which now but figured some could be a bit more intuitive in their use. I'll try and offer more specific feedback next time I play the game :)

Ok, let me know which ones. They can always be changed. :)


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Hi All,

So, I've been spending some more time working on the game, and trying to make improvements based on your input.

Here is a list of what I've got done today (so far):

-Added interest to the gold in the bank. It's not a daily addition, but added each day the player plays the game.

-Changed the date check. The way it was set up would work fine until a new month/year. It shouldn't be a problem now.

-Added an enemy attack when user tries to run away from a battle. There is still a 30% chance of getting away without being attacked.

-Changed loseweapon and losearmour random events to just degrade them one level. I found that early in the game, having to save enough gold to re-purchase them was difficult.

-Fixed a cosmetic error in finding/losing health random events. It would
always say that you feel refreshed, even when losing health.

-Added User Battles! You will now be able to fight other players in the game. The other user cannot be dead before fighting them. That would be redundant anyway... If you win, you will get the gold they have on hand, and also their experience. However, if you lose, they get your gold, and gain experience, so think before you attack. :)

I do still have more on my TODO list for this game, but I am always open to suggestions from you, as to what you would like to see added or changed.

One of the items on the TODO list will involve a change in the users database file, so that item is on hold for now. I don't want to have to do that to you again...

Thanks again for all of your support.


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

|07Those freaking |12Lobsters!

|07But game is looking good -- the new colors much easier to read but still fits the dark theme.

Maybe tomorrow I can survive past the lobster -- the first iteration I was lucky they didn't attack when you ran away :)

|07-|15LockeDown |07|08(|07SysOp|08) |08[|07mysticisland|08.|07strangled|08.|07net|08]

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mystic Island BBS [mysticisland.strangled.net] (21:2/148)

On 03 Jun 2019, LockeDown said the following...

Those freaking Lobsters!

I'm actually working on the enemies right now. I've decreased both the
strength and hit points for the lobstrosities. I hope they're a little bit easier to kill now. They keep getting me too...

But game is looking good -- the new colors much easier to read but still fits the dark theme.

I think it's looking good too. I've been having fun with this game. :)

Maybe tomorrow I can survive past the lobster -- the first iteration I
was lucky they didn't attack when you ran away :)

Sorry, I took that away... :) Tomorrow the lobstrosities shouldn't be so bad. I'm also changing some of the enemy names...


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Hi All,

Just a quick update for today. I didn't do a lot with the game, as I was working on a couple other projects most of the day.

Here is a list up today's additions/changes:

-Added ANSI screen for daily news. (It's a newspaper)
-Changed the color of text to display on daily news.
-Added 'Last Play' date to the stats screen
-Started working on changing enemies (levels 1-3 complete)
-Decreased Lobstrosity's strength and hitpoints. Should be a bit easier now. -Fixed random events where it showed the wrong armour/weapon
-Fixed random event timing. They appear more often now.
-Changed random events to account for min/max weapon/armour
-Optimized code and reduced redundant code

The updated version is now online and available for your enjoyment. :)


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Hey I finally made it to level 2! Thanks to your magic armor upgrade random event -- even though it came back and took it away later I got two extra
armor upgrades before my fights were over.

And I ended up killing Sirronmit since he was the only one alive at the time.

For the first time felt powerful in the game :)

Some other issues I noticed:

1) When you hit "R" to return from the beam to main it some times takes 2 or
3 attempts

2) I noticed when you sell an armor or weapon it takes you back to the main menu -- I think maybe after you sell something you would want to refresh and stay in the weapon/armor store to purchase the upgraded item vs having to go back to the store.

Otherwise it's making some quick progress!

|07-|15LockeDown |07|08(|07SysOp|08) |08[|07mysticisland|08.|07strangled|08.|07net|08]

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mystic Island BBS [mysticisland.strangled.net] (21:2/148)

On 04 Jun 2019, LockeDown said the following...

Hey I finally made it to level 2! Thanks to your magic armor upgrade random event -- even though it came back and took it away later I got
two extra armor upgrades before my fights were over.

Congrats!

I think I may have the random events happening a little too often now... I'll have to rethink how I've got them set up.

And I ended up killing Sirronmit since he was the only one alive at the time.

I noticed he had killed a few people earlier, so it was justified. :)

1) When you hit "R" to return from the beam to main it some times takes
2 or 3 attempts

I noticed that myself. I'm not sure why it's doing that. I'll look into it.

2) I noticed when you sell an armor or weapon it takes you back to the main menu -- I think maybe after you sell something you would want to refresh and stay in the weapon/armor store to purchase the upgraded item vs having to go back to the store.

I had to do that earlier in the development of the game. For some reason, it was trying to sell the armour that you just purchased. Let me see what I can
do with that.

Thanks!


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 05 Jun 2019 at 12:07a, Black Panther pondered and said...

I'll have to rethink how I've got them set up.

Suggestion: Easter Egg :)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/03 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101)

On 05 Jun 2019, Avon said the following...

I'll have to rethink how I've got them set up.

Suggestion: Easter Egg :)

I was actually thinking about putting some in there. :)

For awhile, there was a 'developer code' that was left in the game, where if you ran out of moves, they would be refilled for you... I did take that one
out when I realized it... ;)


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 05 Jun 2019 at 02:40a, Black Panther pondered and said...

For awhile, there was a 'developer code' that was left in the game,
where if you ran out of moves, they would be refilled for you... I did take that one out when I realized it... ;)

That would have been good :)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/03 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101)

Yeah -- I repaid you back :)

I was STUCK in floor 2 as well -- I had 0 fights left but "R" failed so I
tried U or D and then R a couple times .. not sure what loop I was in ..

but thanks to BP for an awesome game so far!!

Tim N
admin@f4fbbs.com

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

On 05 Jun 2019, SirRonmit said the following...

I was STUCK in floor 2 as well -- I had 0 fights left but "R" failed so I tried U or D and then R a couple times .. not sure what loop I was in ..

I believe I have this fixed now... I just have to get the new game in place.

but thanks to BP for an awesome game so far!!

Thanks. I appreciate it. :)


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Hi All,

Well, I didn't spend a lot of time today working on TDTA. I was actually
doing a few other projects, which included changing my main menu and making changes to the last 10 callers MPL that I wrote. I've been having some fun. :)

Anyway, I did get some 'undocumented features' taken care of today. Here is short list:

-Fixed issue in weapon/armour shops where it would force you out after selling -Changed the color of the 'DEAD' indication on the user listings
-Fixed issue with having to hit 'R' multiple times to exit the tower

While I seem to be getting a lot of things done on the TODO list, I keep
adding more to replace them. It's like the list never gets any shorter. :)


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 05 Jun 2019, Avon said the following...

For awhile, there was a 'developer code' that was left in the game, where if you ran out of moves, they would be refilled for you... I di take that one out when I realized it... ;)

That would have been good :)

I actually did it again today... I've really gotta watch that one... :)


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Congrats on getting it running :) I was actually thinking of portin FreeBasic door kit to Pascal but didn't think anyone would use it.

Do you still have this available? I would like to see if I can get
it to work with the DOS version of PowerBASIC 3.5 :)

Yes I do, but it doesn't have any com-port routines, it's designed for linux / windows with stdio / socket inheritence.

https://gitlab.com/apamment/fb-doordk

Andrew

--- MagickaBBS v0.12alpha (Linux/x86_64)
* Origin: HappyLand - happyland.magickabbs.com:2023 (21:1/125)

Would this work with PowerBASIC/CC for Windows by any chance then?

--- Wildcat! v8.0.454.8 (May 16 2019), Editor Mod v2.1
* Origin: Lean Angle BBS * Southaven MS * winserver.org (21:2/136)

Hi All,

Here is a list of things that I've done today to the game...

-Found and fixed bug where player could fight themselves
-Added info to player as to why they can't fight certain users
-Added score file output in ascii format
-Added defense to the Masters which required a rebuild of the enemy database -Adjusted the formula for fighting Masters - It seemed easy at higher levels -Changed Master fighting, so player doesn't hit for negative damage
-Added 'Times Won' to the stats screen
-Reduced the number of turns per day to 25
-Reduced the number of human fights per day to 5
-Added incentive for players who reach the top floor of the tower

I did some extensive testing of the Masters today, and felt they were way to easy to beat at higher levels. With the addition of defense, they are more difficult, but the rewards are also higher when beating them.

I have also been looking at the possibilities of adding InterBBS support to
the game. At this time, I feel the best way to accomplish this, is for score sharing only. At some time, I might look into fighting 'enemies' from other BBSs, but in the spirit of the game, the player would then be gone. (travel time to the other BBS, fight time, and travel time back) During which, the player would not be able to play. I do have a few ideas around this, but want to make sure the game is operating properly, get it released, then look into any InterBBS implementation.

I hope everyone is enjoying playing this game, as much as I am developing it. This has not only been a great learning experience for me, but also a lot of fun putting it together. Thank you all for your support!


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Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 06 Jun 2019, Black Panther said the following...

Here is a list of things that I've done today to the game...
-Found and fixed bug where player could fight themselves

you removed narcosis mode? =)

|08 .|05·|13∙|15Dr|07e|08am Ma|07st|15er|13∙|05·|08.
|08 °∙|05·|13∙° |13°∙|05·|08∙°
|11 DoRE|03!|11ACiDiC|03!|11Demonic
|08[|15bbs|09.|15dreamlandbbs|09.|15org|08]

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/03 (Windows/32)
* Origin: |08--[|15!|07dreamland BBS bbs.dreamlandbbs.org (21:1/163)

On 06 Jun 2019, dream master said the following...

Here is a list of things that I've done today to the game...
-Found and fixed bug where player could fight themselves

you removed narcosis mode? =)

Yes I did. Sorry... ;)


---

Black Panther(RCS)
a.k.a. Dan Richter
Sysop - Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
The sparrows are flying again....

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 06 Jun 2019, Black Panther said the following...

you removed narcosis mode? =)

Yes I did. Sorry... ;)

bastard. i need to get back on voodoo island. need more screens.

|08 .|05·|13∙|15Dr|07e|08am Ma|07st|15er|13∙|05·|08.
|08 °∙|05·|13∙° |13°∙|05·|08∙°
|11 DoRE|03!|11ACiDiC|03!|11Demonic
|08[|15bbs|09.|15dreamlandbbs|09.|15org|08]

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/03 (Windows/32)
* Origin: |08--[|15!|07dreamland BBS bbs.dreamlandbbs.org (21:1/163)

On 07 Jun 2019, dream master said the following...

you removed narcosis mode? =)

Yes I did. Sorry... ;)

bastard. i need to get back on voodoo island. need more screens.

I need to get back over there and take a look at what you've got. It's been awhile...


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Black Panther(RCS)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Hi All,

I didn't get a lot done on the game today. I think I was a bit burnt out on it... :(

I did get a couple things done, and one was a major bug. Today MeaTLoTioN set up the game on his board (tqw). Once installed, I tried playing it and got a black screen. Well, to make a short story long, :) the program wasn't
creating a file that it needed. Didn't even realize it on my system...

So, with that, here is the list of what I did today:

-Fixed bug where it wasn't creating the daily news file if it didn't exist
-If player died while fighting Master, it would keep the player at the higher level - fixed

I probably won't get too much done on it tomorrow, as I'll be gone most of
the day.

Thank you all for your support.


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Black Panther(RCS)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Don't feel like you have to do something every day -- you are making great progress so enjoy the breaks :)

The game will always be there to improve and we'll be glad to help test whenever you need any help.

Enjoy the day out =)

|07-|15LockeDown |07|08(|07SysOp|08) |08[|07mysticisland|08.|07strangled|08.|07net|08]

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mystic Island BBS [mysticisland.strangled.net] (21:2/148)

On 08 Jun 2019, LockeDown said the following...

Don't feel like you have to do something every day -- you are making
great progress so enjoy the breaks :)

Thanks. That means a lot to me. I did enjoy the break. Spent the afternoon
with my Mom. That's always nice... :)

The game will always be there to improve and we'll be glad to help test whenever you need any help.

I just have so many things that I want to do with it, to make it better...

It will probably never be 'finished' in my opinion... :)


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Black Panther(RCS)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Yup, I died fighting master today :(

LOL

I had 160 HP and master had 60 .. I did 0 damage .. whew!!

Take a break! You deserve it!!!

Tim N
admin@f4fbbs.com

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

On 09 Jun 2019, SirRonmit said the following...

Yup, I died fighting master today :(

I had to make them a little tougher... :)

I had 160 HP and master had 60 .. I did 0 damage .. whew!!

The HP doesn't have much to do with it. It's your strength and defense, along with the Masters strength and defense.

Take a break! You deserve it!!!

Well, not really a break. I'm spending some time on another project. I'll probably bounce back-n-forth between them. :)


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Black Panther(RCS)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Hi All,

I bet you thought I gave up on this game. :) I actually was working on
another project that's being tested right now... I hope to be able to announce it soon. :)

So, I have been working on TDTA. I just haven't updated the online game here
on CRBBS, until now... When you look at 'Panther's Playground' now, you will see two menu options available for this game. They are listed by version. If you'd like to continue with the version you were already playing, choose v0.05a. If you'd like to take a look at everything I've been working on
lately, choose v0.06a. I have copied and converted the player data file to
the new version. If you were playing in v0.05a, you now have a player in v0.06a.

There have been many things added into this version.

Here is the changelog:

v0.06a
found bug where user could fight themselves to gain exp - fixed
Added info to player as to why they can't fight certain users
Added score file output in ascii format
Added defense to the Masters which required a rebuild of the Master database Adjusted the formula for fighting Masters - It seemed a bit too easy... :) Changed so when fighting Master, you wouldn't hit for negative damage
Added 'Times Won' to the stat screen
Reduced the number of turns per day to 25
Reduced the number of human fights per day to 5
Added some incentive for players who beat the game - higher weapon/armour on restart
If player died while fighting master, it would keep the player at the higher floor.
Fixed bug that wasn't creating the daily news file if it wasn't already there Wrote an MPL that will convert the player data file to the new format! :)
Added interest mulitplier for players who have finished the game
Added Bed and Breakfast
-Added ability to obtain a room, which will prevent others from attacking
Added Saloon - Purchasing a drink could have positive or negative results -Added drinks which will either help/hurt you
Added Restaurant - Replenish your health
-Added ability to purchase a meal to refill hit points to max
Added Gift Shop - Purchase items which may help you in your journey
-Added 4 different potions to revive hp during battle
Added Gambling room - gamble with your gold
-Added Hi-Lo game
Fixed negative number bug in the bank deposit and withdrawl system (sorry) :) Fixed typos in multiple places within game...
Modified when DateTime was being saved to user data
Added 'Use Item' to Master fight

If you're still reading, thank you. :) I am already working on v0.07a, with many many more additions. Let me know what you think! :)


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Black Panther(RCS)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Nice to see all the new additions! Well it will be once I check it out but great list of new things and cannot wait to check it out!

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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mystic Island BBS [mysticisland.strangled.net] (21:2/148)

On 13 Jun 2019, LockeDown said the following...

Nice to see all the new additions! Well it will be once I check it out
but great list of new things and cannot wait to check it out!

The only bad thing, is my TODO list keeps getting longer instead of
shorter... I keep coming up with things I'd like to add to the game... :)

I think you'll like the additions. It's almost like I added another town into the town. :) There will be more items added to the gift shop and the
restaurant in the next version.


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Black Panther(RCS)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

wooondeeeerrrrrfuuullll!

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

On 14 Jun 2019, SirRonmit said the following...

wooondeeeerrrrrfuuullll!

I get the feeling you like the additions? ;)


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Black Panther(RCS)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

I enjoy the game very much :)

Keep on keepin' on!!

Tim N

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

On 13 Jun 2019, Black Panther said the following...

There have been many things added into this version.

Here is the changelog:

v0.06a

Found bug in the new version.

I played out my moves for today and decided I would try and take out the
master on Floor 3 and ended up dying -- which is fine and I think adds to the difficulty that you can die from your the floor trainer/master.

But the bug occurred when I want back into the game and it stated I was dead and to come back tomorrow but then it took me to the main game menu anyways.

[snip]

HitPoints: (100 of 80) Moves: 0 Gold: 50000000
The Tower - Floor 3 (L,H,U,D,R)

Your command, Lockedown? : Went to view my stats and saw the following:

[snip]

Everything else in my stats seems normal but the hit points and gold of course :)

So before I deposit it and become and ultimate killing machine thought I
would let you know. (Altho I did pay for a room just to make sure nobody here stole the gold from me :) )

I was also able to try and go back and fight the 3rd floor master again since
I was no longer considered dead -- then she killed me again and same bug. Assuming there is some "debug/dev" code that sets the health to 100 so
ignores the death status when you go into game and the gold is some debug
test that got triggered?

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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
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On 15 Jun 2019, LockeDown said the following...

same bug. Assuming there is some "debug/dev" code that sets the health
to 100 so ignores the death status when you go into game and the gold is some debug test that got triggered?

Hehehehe. Yup, that's what it was. I had some debug code in there for testing that I forgot to remove... I was trying to see what level armour/weapon was needed to fight the later Masters in the game.

This has been removed... Sorry. :) Thanks for pointing it out.

BTW, I did boost your modifiers for strength and defense for pointing this
out. I hope it helps a bit. :)


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Black Panther(RCS)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Possible code glitch?

I was playing v6 and saw the new 'bed n breakfast'
I drank a couple drinks to see what would happen.

I gained 1 each for ATT STR and DEF STR.
My stats went from:
ATT STR 80 -> 181 (it added 1 plus 100)
DEF STR 75 -> 101 (Thought it would go to 76)

I may be off, but I thought I kept hitting STATS during fights to watch to see when they would go up so I could fight the level master.

Tim N
admin@f4fbbs.com

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

Couple new things to note in v0.06a if you have not already addressed:

1) Renting a room you need to have > 500 gold -- vs >= 500. I had to have 501 gold on hand to be able to rent a room.

2) Do potions/items only last for the day? They seem to disappear the next
day so was not sure if this was intentional or not.

I love the idea of potions -- I think the only change I would possibly
consider is to limit to 1 item usage per battle. I guess this depends on what other others you include but i think it would keep things fair and balanced
vs easy refill of health mid battle.

Keep up the good work and cannot wait to see the new version!

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LockeDown (Mickey Frklic)
[mysticisland.strangled.net]

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mystic Island BBS [mysticisland.strangled.net] (21:2/148)

On 22 Jun 2019, LockeDown said the following...

1) Renting a room you need to have > 500 gold -- vs >= 500. I had to
have 501 gold on hand to be able to rent a room.

Yup, that's been fixed in the next version. I just haven't done it in v0.06 yet.

2) Do potions/items only last for the day? They seem to disappear the
next day so was not sure if this was intentional or not.

That was done intensionally. The effects of the items does disappear the next day. The only one that doesn't is the interest modifier.

I love the idea of potions -- I think the only change I would possibly consider is to limit to 1 item usage per battle. I guess this depends on what other others you include but i think it would keep things fair and balanced vs easy refill of health mid battle.

Hmmmm, good point. There will be a huge addition of items in the next
version. While they all, well most, can be used to increase/decrease the players stats, perhaps the potions have the biggest affect. Let me look into that...

Keep up the good work and cannot wait to see the new version!

The new version has a lot of changes. :) Many more areas were added, along
with people to talk to. :)

The only bad thing, is with all of the changes I've made to the hp increase upon leveling up, this version will require the player to restart the game. I think that's the only way that all players will be at equal levels with the proper items when the reach the top floor of the tower...


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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

I too noticed the missing potions the next day, but thought it was because I was killed. I don't remember.

Wait until you hit level 8 and Baby Dragon's attack you .. you will need
plenty of healing potions :)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

Love the latest updates.
On your to-do list,do you happen to have an edit for the BANK?
I'm used to being able to hit "1" or "A" for Deposit/Withdraw ALL .. is that something feasible or too difficult?

Keep it up!! Those darn baby dragons are the death of me (literally) LOL But
it did take 4 or 5 of them to do so!

Tim N
admin@f4fbbs.com

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

On 23 Jun 2019, SirRonmit said the following...

On your to-do list,do you happen to have an edit for the BANK?
I'm used to being able to hit "1" or "A" for Deposit/Withdraw ALL .. is that something feasible or too difficult?

Already done in the next version. :)

Keep it up!! Those darn baby dragons are the death of me (literally) LOL But it did take 4 or 5 of them to do so!

The next version seems to better equalize the stats, so the enemies do get progressively tougher, but you will also have more hp to work with. :)


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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 23 Jun 2019, SirRonmit said the following...

I too noticed the missing potions the next day, but thought it was
because I was killed. I don't remember.

The items in the next version will be kept from day to day. :)


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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

Hi All,

I know it's been awhile since I posted any updates, so I'll try to catch up here...

Other projects have gotten in the way of a lot of progress being made on
TDTA, but this is where it's at:

- Added ability to deposit/withdraw all gold by entering '1'
- Implemented a new item storage system
- Added item list off of the player stats menu
- Player can use items from the item screen
- Added random items found while exploring the tower
- Added ability to sell items in shop
- Added bartender to talk to in the saloon
- Added receptionist to talk to in the BnB
- Players can now carry 30 items
- Added person to talk to in the town
- Added a dog park
- Added a few 'old friends' to the game ;)
- I believe I'm closer to getting the hp increase more in line with enemies
- Fixed Getting a room - it required player to have 501 gold
- Added more of a back story and started implementing current storyline
- Fixed item storage getting erased from one day to the next

This version is now playable on CRBBS. It is listed on the Panther's
Playground menu as v0.07a.

With the changes in the hp increases, I decided not to convert the player
file over to the new version. There would be a huge discrepancy in the hp levels between players.

Keep in mind, there are some areas that will not open up until the player reaches a certain level. Make sure you talk to everyone, they might give some good information, or offer something of value in your quest! :)

Thank you all for your support.


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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 26 Jun 2019, Black Panther said the following...

This version is now playable on CRBBS. It is listed on the Panther's Playground menu as v0.07a.

Nice! Looking forward to checking it out!

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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mystic Island BBS [mysticisland.strangled.net] (21:2/148)

- Added ability to deposit/withdraw all gold by entering '1'

WOOT!!!

Thank you!

Tim N

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

On 26 Jun 2019, Black Panther said the following...

Hi All,

Other projects have gotten in the way of a lot of progress being made on TDTA, but this is where it's at:

- Implemented a new item storage system

When viewing new storage system it appears the "R" to return is not a hotkey style input and a freeform readln so you need to hit R then return.

Also that new area you added while at the bed and breakfast to go south of
town -- I was hoping to be able to go back "N"orth to go back to town but it didn't seem to work that way. I just kept pressing things until I found a garage with "Christine" in it </spoiler> and i think i pressed N too many
times it quickly said no and cleared from my screen for the quest. Not sure
if it is possible to clear the keyboard buffer when kicking off the animated conversation but maybe something to look into.

Otherwise loving the new characters etc. Didn't get to see much since i died but will check more tomorrow :)

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|15LockeDown |08(Mickey Frklic) |08[|10mystic|09island|08.|07strangled|08.|07net|08]

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mystic Island BBS [mysticisland.strangled.net] (21:2/148)

On 26 Jun 2019, Black Panther said the following...

This version is now playable on CRBBS. It is listed on the Panther's Playground menu as v0.07a.

So I may have found another critical bug/feature :)

After you kill the master on the floor to go up a level your fights reset
back to 50 AND you can fight the next master which could allow you to attempt to keep boosting multiple levels.

Whenever I go south of the Bed and Breakfast -- no matter what direction I go end up finding Christine in the garage and when I say Yes to the event -- nothing seems to happen.

Also I found an "Item 28" which seems to do nothing as well and have no value so potential trash loot :)

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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
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On 30 Jun 2019, LockeDown said the following...

After you kill the master on the floor to go up a level your fights reset back to 50 AND you can fight the next master which could allow you to attempt to keep boosting multiple levels.

Oooops. I've really gotta watch that... It's been removed from that
version... :)

Whenever I go south of the Bed and Breakfast -- no matter what direction
I go end up finding Christine in the garage and when I say Yes to the event -- nothing seems to happen.

Right now, that is the only place you can go to. There will be more places added into the next version.

It will continue if you are carrying the right item. I'll have to put
something in there to print to the screen if you don't have the item. Thank you. :)

Also I found an "Item 28" which seems to do nothing as well and have no value so potential trash loot :)

Yup. Right now, I think there are 3 or 4 items that haven't been given any stats yet. I'll work on that today and get them into the game.

Have you had any issues with the items at all? As far as being able to either use them or sell them in the shop? That part wasn't tested a lot, so I hope that everything is working as it should.


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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 30 Jun 2019, Black Panther said the following...

Have you had any issues with the items at all? As far as being able to either use them or sell them in the shop? That part wasn't tested a lot, so I hope that everything is working as it should.

No problems with the items. The ones with stat boosts I believe have updated correctly (I didn't 100% validate) and the ones with no stats appeared to do nothing and had a sell value of 0.

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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
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On 30 Jun 2019, LockeDown said the following...

No problems with the items. The ones with stat boosts I believe have updated correctly (I didn't 100% validate) and the ones with no stats appeared to do nothing and had a sell value of 0.

All of the items, other than the ones that weren't complete records, such as 28, 29, etc, should have some stat boosts, and a value. Let me know if something comes up without stats or value...

I have put a new item list in place. There shouldn't be any more numbers
coming up as items... :)


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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

I only got lost when I went SOUTH LOL

Somehow I accidentally sold my weapon (prolly fat finger) and only have fists .. can't kill anything to get stick back ..
Other than that, I don't remember seeing any other glitches. I haven't been able to try the "1" to deposit all in the bank yet.

Tim N

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 2018/04/21 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Files 4 Fun BBS (21:2/120)

On 01 Jul 2019, SirRonmit said the following...

I only got lost when I went SOUTH LOL

That's the idea... ;)

Somehow I accidentally sold my weapon (prolly fat finger) and only have fists .. can't kill anything to get stick back ..

I'm not sure what level you're on, but you can always hit 'D' in the tower to go down levels. At level 1 you should still be able to kill the enemies.

Other than that, I don't remember seeing any other glitches. I haven't been able to try the "1" to deposit all in the bank yet.

That's what I like to hear. Not that you haven't been able to try the '1'
yet, but that you haven't seen any glitches... :)


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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Castle Rock BBS - bbs.castlerockbbs.com (21:1/186)

On 01 Jul 2019, SirRonmit said the following...

Somehow I accidentally sold my weapon (prolly fat finger) and only have fists .. can't kill anything to get stick back ..

Ok, I just looked, and noticed that you were on level 1. What I did, was make
a slight change, that will give you a bit higher strength if you don't have a weapon. I hope this will help you out a bit. :)


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--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 2019/03/02 (Linux/64)
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On 01 Jul 2019, Black Panther said the following...

Other than that, I don't remember seeing any other glitches. I haven' been able to try the "1" to deposit all in the bank yet.

That's what I like to hear. Not that you haven't been able to try the '1' yet, but that you haven't seen any glitches... :)

This works fine btw for me.

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