diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog index 055ee847d..390ab6379 100644 --- a/ChangeLog +++ b/ChangeLog @@ -1,3 +1,12 @@ +2008-01-03 02:35 kbulgrien + * start/newbieshouse: Remove mid-sentence line breaks and rework some + sign content. Add some detail, like the default "s" and "d" + keybindings. + * start/Nexus: Remove mid-sentence line breaks and rework some sign + content. + * start/sigmund.msg: Add mention of the "s" and "d" default + keybindings. + 2008-01-01 22:55 kbulgrien * start/newbiehouse: Some line breaks removed. Slight modification diff --git a/start/Nexus b/start/Nexus index 1684b97de..81812e06a 100644 --- a/start/Nexus +++ b/start/Nexus @@ -1455,7 +1455,7 @@ end arch magic_ear msg @match eureka -Let's go to scorn +Let's go to Scorn endmsg x 8 y 12 @@ -1667,7 +1667,7 @@ To Scorn Scorn is the best place for new players to start when they have already completed the beginners tutorial. Players starting in Scorn have a lot of ready options for adventuring. This does however mean that many others may be adventuring in the same areas. -Password to get pass the gate is "eureka" +The password to get past the gate is "eureka". endmsg x 9 y 12 @@ -2699,12 +2699,11 @@ arch sign_e msg To Navar Navar is a good place for more experienced players to start. -Adventurers starting in Navar might have to do a bit more exploring, -but then it is more likely you will find things... +Adventurers starting in Navar might have to do a bit more exploring, but then it is more likely you will find things... -=> WARNING <=- -Navar is not a "Newbie Friendly" place. True novices should start -either in beginners house or Scorn. You have been warned. +Navar is not a "Newbie Friendly" place. True novices should start either in beginners house or Scorn. +Consider yourself warned! endmsg x 15 y 12 diff --git a/start/newbieshouse b/start/newbieshouse index 1b6f5e143..5b0d24d4b 100644 --- a/start/newbieshouse +++ b/start/newbieshouse @@ -1591,28 +1591,18 @@ title crazy key binder msg @match * Hello, -I will teach you how to use -keybindings. There are two ways -to do so. The first is to use the -keybinding window provided -with your client (see documentation -of client for additional help). -The second is to use the command -'bind '. Your client -will then ask you to push the key -you want to associate with -. -Let's try and example. type -the command +I will teach you how to use keybindings. +There are two ways to bind commands to keys. +The first is to use the keybinding window provided with your client (see the client for additional help). +The second is to use the command 'bind '. Your client will then ask you to push the key you want to associate with . +Let's try and example. type the command --------- bind apply --------- -and push the key 'a' when your -client asks for a key. Is it done? -Congratulation, you have done -your first keybinding! Now each -time you push the key 'a' you -will apply an item on the ground. +then push the key 'a' when your client asks for a key. +Is it done? +Congratulations, you have performed your first keybinding! +Now each time you push the key 'a' you will apply an item on the ground. endmsg x 5 y 12 @@ -2249,12 +2239,11 @@ end arch sign msg ------------------- -Tutorial: fighting +Tutorial: Fighting Get your first experience points! -Ants are the most easy to kill -creatures in the world of crossfire. -To fight, nothing is more easy. -Just run into the ants. +Ants are the easiest creatures to kill in the world of Crossfire. +Nothing is easier than fighting. Just run into the ants. +Go ahead, you can kill them! ------------------- endmsg x 7 @@ -2292,32 +2281,26 @@ end arch sign msg ------------------- -Tutorial: traps -Searching for traps can save -your life in crossfire. Some traps -are difficult to find, others are -easy. Some traps are dangerous, -others are harmless. To find a -trap, use your traps finding -skill. To do so, type +Tutorial: Traps +Searching for traps can save your life in Crossfire. +Some traps are difficult to find, others are easy. +Some traps are dangerous, others are harmless. +To find a trap, use your trap finding skills by typing ------ use_skill find traps ------ -You may need to disarm them, -so you can continue your way -fully secure. To disarm a trap, -use the command +but it is a lot easier to use the default "s" keybinding to find traps. +Some traps are hard to find, so you might want to search a number of times. +If you find a trap, disarm them so you can continue your way fully secure. +To disarm a trap, use the command ------ use_skill disarm traps ------ -It is really useful to bind those -skills to keys, since they -are used a lot in the game. -If you don't know how to bind -a key, talk with Manu, 'the crazy -key binder' north from here. -Now, follow the black marbled -path and try to find traps around. +If at first you do not succeed, try, try again. +The "d" key is bound to the disarm command by default. +It is really useful to use keybindings for these actions since they are used a lot. +Now follow the black marbled path and try to find and disarm all the traps. +Are you confused yet? ------------------- endmsg x 7 @@ -2360,28 +2343,18 @@ x 7 y 22 end arch farmer -name doorman +name Doorman msg @match * -So you are ready for the world -of crossfire? You will need to use -the knowledge you learned -in the tutorials to go outside. -There is no way back. You -can find beds to reality at Inns. -Never mind speaking with other -players. The commands shout, say -and tell are very useful. The -command chat is useful too, but you -have to be listening carefully to -hear it. So use the command -'listen 10' to do that. -After you do that, if you -get tired of all that noise use -'listen 9' to ignore it. -And don't forget the most useful -command: -help +So you are ready for the world of Crossfire? +To go outside, use the knowledge you have just learned in the tutorials. +There is no way back once you pass through the passageway ahead. +You can find beds of reality at Inns. +If you get stuck, try speaking to other players. +The commands 'shout', 'say', and 'tell' are very useful. +The chat command is useful too, but you have to listen carefully to hear replies, so use the command 'listen 10' to do that. +If you get tired of all that chat noise, use 'listen 9' to ignore it. +And, as a parting word to the wise, don't forget the most useful command: 'help'. endmsg x 7 y 22 @@ -3118,13 +3091,10 @@ y 16 end arch sign msg -If you have a ranged weapon this would be a good chance -to practice firing it at some ants. First you ready the weapon, -then hold down the fire key and press the direction -key for the direction you wish to fire your missile. -Fire is usually bound to key and the directions -you would have learned already to even get to this sign. -Make sure you always have enough ammo! +If you have a ranged weapon this would be a good chance to practice firing it at the ants. +First you ready the weapon, then hold down the fire key and press a direction key to fire a missile. +Fire is usually bound to the key by now you must know what direction keys are to have gotten as far as this sign. +Make sure to keep enough ammo on hand! endmsg x 10 y 16 @@ -3393,27 +3363,16 @@ end arch sign msg ------------------- -Tutorial: using items -To use items in crossfire, -there are 2 ways. The first is -to use mouse buttons in your -inventory. The second is to -use the command +Tutorial: Using items +To use items in Crossfire, there are two basic methods. +The first is to use mouse buttons on your inventory. +The second is to use the command ----- apply ----- -which will use the first object on -the ground where you are standing. -Of course it isn't easy to type -the command each time you want -to use a lever on the ground or -eat some food. I recommend you -bind the command to a key. -If you don't know how to do so, -i recommend you follow the -binding tutorial on your left -and talk with Manu, the crazy -key binder. +which uses the top object on the ground where you are standing. +Of course it isn't easy to type the command each time you want to use a lever or eat some food. I recommend you bind the command to a key. +If you don't know how to do bind commands to keys, follow the binding tutorial by talking to Manu, the crazy key binder. He is to your left. ------------------- endmsg x 11 @@ -3487,17 +3446,10 @@ end arch sign msg ------------------- -Tutorial: books -You will find a lot of books -in the crossfire world. Their -content is not always -interesting. Some are so -difficult your character may -not understand them. -But there is one important -fact with books: -Reading them may brings you -some experience. +Tutorial: Books +You will find a lot of books in the Crossfire world. +Some are so difficult your character may not understand them. +Not everyone finds all books interesting, but one important fact is: Reading them often yields experience. Simply apply a book to read it. ------------------- endmsg @@ -3535,19 +3487,12 @@ end arch sign msg ------------------- -Tutorial: food -You need to eat in crossfire, or -you'll starve. Never forget to -carry food with you. When you cast -spells or are healing, you are -consuming more food than usual. -When your food level reach zero, you -begin to lose life very fast. -If you carry food with you and your -food level reach zero, your character -will randomly eat some of it. You want -food now? Go near the altar and -say food +Tutorial: Food +You need to eat in Crossfire or you'll starve. Never forget to carry food with you. +When you cast spells or are healing, you consume more food than usual. +If your food level reaches zero, you begin to lose hit points very fast. +If you carry food with you and your food level reaches zero, your character will randomly eat some of it. +Would you like some more food now? If so, go near the altar and say food. ------------------- endmsg x 11 @@ -4421,8 +4366,7 @@ y 13 end arch sign msg -This door will open when you -walk near it. +This door opens when you walk near it. endmsg x 14 y 13 @@ -4645,11 +4589,9 @@ y 4 end arch sign msg -Keys can also be used to open locked chests. -Not all chests are locked and some doors -and chests are trapped so use caution. -This chest is locked and by chance the key to -open it is right here. +Keys can also be used to open locked chests, but not all chests are locked. +Beware, though, as some doors and chests are trapped. Use caution. +This chest is locked by chance the key to open it is right here. endmsg x 15 y 4 @@ -4720,20 +4662,11 @@ end arch sign msg Doors. -There are many varieties of door -the most basic type is a simple closed -door. You can open this type of door -with a generic key like the one beside this sign. -If you have no key you can try to break -the door down by attacking it. -If you have the skill lockpicking -you can try to open the door that way -too by typing 'ready_skill lockpicking' -then 'firing' (usually pressing shift + ) -towards the door like you would fire -an arrow or a bolt. -There are also locked doors which -can only be opened with special keys... +There are many varieties of door. +The most basic type is a simple closed door. You can open this kind of door with a generic key like the one beside this sign. +If you have no keys you can try to break the door down by attacking it. +If you have the lockpicking skill you can try to open the door by typing 'ready_skill lockpicking' and then 'firing' (usually pressing shift + ) towards the door like you would fire an arrow or a bolt. +There are also locked doors which can only be opened with special keys... endmsg x 15 y 9 diff --git a/start/sigmund.msg b/start/sigmund.msg index 3d3c28aed..63ab20da7 100644 --- a/start/sigmund.msg +++ b/start/sigmund.msg @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ "match" : "default", "pre" : [["proposal","bindings2"]], "post" : [["proposal",""]], - "msg" : ["The default set of keybindings is available to all clients\n, picks things up\n' gives immediate access to command box,\nNumpad & arrows allows you to move,\nCtrl enables/disables run mode\nShift enables/disables firing mode (for throwing or spell casting)."] + "msg" : ["The default set of keybindings is available to all clients\n, picks things up\n' gives immediate access to command box,\nNumpad & arrows allows you to move,\nCtrl enables/disables run mode\nShift enables/disables firing mode (for throwing or spell casting).\ns may be used to search your surroundings.\nd is useful for disarming traps.\nThere are probably others too, but give this old man a break, eh?"] }, { "match" : "custom|client", "pre" : [["proposal","bindings2"]],