Generated files: ---------------- The "collect.pl" file is a script to generate the other files in this section. To run it, one inserts a symlink to the arch directory in the current directory, and then runs "make collect". These files are moved into $PREFIX/share/crossfire by default. The "archetypes" file contains lots of generalized objects which makes it easier for the program to use similar items over and over again. The "smooth" file contains data for the tile smoothing feature. The "animations" file contains named animations. The "bmaps" file contains as list of which face name is associated with which face number. The "bmaps.paths" file contains as list of which image path is associated with which face number. The "crossfire.0" and "crossfire.1" files contain all of the image files from the archetypes. The "faces" file contains a list of what magicmap colors are associated with which image faces. The "treasures.bld" file contains all kinds of randomized treasure. This file is created the "treasures" file in addition to the archetypes. Non-generated game data files: ------------------------------ These files are moved into $PREFIX/share/crossfire by default. The "treasures" file contains all kinds of randomized treasure, to be used when an archetype is generated from the "archetypes" file. The "artifacts" file defines artifacts, which are modified versions of normal objects, which randomly appear. The "image_info" file defines different tilesets. The "messages" file contains messages to be inserted in random books. The "formulae" file contains "alchemy formulae" for alchemy and other crafting skills. The "races" file contains a list of defined races (archetypes don't have to use those races though), it also serves as a summoning list file. The "attackmess" file contains messages for players to recieve when they hit something or are hit by something. The "materials" file defines named materials. The "def_help" file contains the help message to display to players when they type the "help" command with no parameter. The "help" directory contains entries for the "help" command. The "wizhelp" directory contains entries for the "help" command for dm commands. The directory "adm", if it is here, contains administrive scripts and their log-files. Settings files: --------------- These files are moved into $PREFIX/etc/crossfire by default. The "motd" file contains any messages to the players as they connect. In the motd you can also use mediaTags, as defined in ../doc/mediaTags. The "news" is intended for server news, and it is also displayed to players as they commect. mediaTags can be used as in the motd. The "rules" is intended for server rules, and it is also displayed to players as they commect. mediaTags can be used as in the motd. The "forbid" file, us for settings times that playing on the server is disallowed. The "ban_file" file contains a list of users or sites that are banned from the server. The "dm_file" file contains a list of which users/passwords/hosts are allowed dm access. The "exp_table" file contains the table of how much experience is required for each level. The "settings" file contains settings for the server