/ \ _ ) (( )) ( (@) /|\ ))_(( /|\ _ |-|`\ / | \ (/\|/\) / | \ (@) | | ------------/--|-voV---\`|'/--Vov-|--\--------------|-| |-| '^` (o o) '^` | | | | `\Y/' |-| |-| The Monthly Imagica Ezine - Issue no 4 | | | | (IMAGIZINE 19-09-2000) |-| |_|_____________________________________________________| | (@) l /\ / ( ( \ /\ l `\|-| l / V \ \ V \ l (@) l/ _) )_ \I `\ /' ` After a time in the quiet, the Imagizine is now dusted off, and will start coming out again. Hopefully monthly. This is an interactive Imagizine, so your input is very much appreciated. To put something in the Imagizine e-mail the Editor at Lunah at email.jimagica.net, and it will be put into the following issue. .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ In this Issue ~~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' * News * Free Comment Arena * Quotes * Clans * Houses * Quests * Building for Imagica * Elections for Mayor of Teldar * EXCLUSIVE inteview with Puff! * Policy * General Information * Imagica Information .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ News ~~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' After a long long wait it has finally become a reality. The new update. I included an (almost) complete list of the most obvious changes to all you players. If you have any questions about it feel free to ask. DG Scripts (mobs, objs en world): --------------------------------- Command : N.A. Function: --------- With DG scripts we gain a lot of interactivity. It makes builders able to write programs on mobs, objects and even rooms. A lot of documentation is found of the DG scripts homepage. An Imagica special version of the docs will be made. Enhanced Editor (mail, boards etc.): ------------------------------------ Command : In all message writing (mail, board, OLC) Function: --------- In the new MUD version resides the so-called 'Enhanced Editor'. This functionality gives the ability to insert delete, review etc. messages. Full help is provided from within the MUD (in edit mode type : /h) Better class diversity: ----------------------- Command : N.A. Function: The complete class code is rewritten. Now it's much easyer to add new classes. Upkeep spells: -------------- Command : score, cast (and other magic commands), stop Function: Spells have now got the abilty to request a certain amount of mana, hit or move to sustain the effects. Imagine a spell 'create light' which illuminates the room for 2 mana points each tick. The total amount of upkeep can be seen with the 'score' command. The 'stop' command can be used to stop an upkeep spell. Weapon spells: -------------- Command : wield Function: Wands and staffs which are wieldable and are wielded during combat will automatically be used to cast spells at the target. Some wands and staffs will be created with light spells and unlimited usages to give magic users more power in combat. Enhanced weather system: ------------------------ Command : weather Function: The weather code is again rewritten to allow 4 different types of climate and 4 different seasons for each climate. Each combination has it's own effects. For builders, the rooms are now extended to specify a climate. Writing of notes: ----------------- Command : write Function: Items of type 'note' can now be written on with items of type 'pen' to write messages. Saving of notes and mails: -------------------------- Command : N.A. Function: Every note and mail can now be saved in houses and rent. Stricter House rules: --------------------- Command : N.A. Function: The new code will enforce the standing houserules better. It will keep good track of the number of objects stored in houses and will not permit any exession of it. House payment commands : ------------------------ Command : house Function : The house command for players has been greatly extended. Players can now pay rent for their houses themselves by typing : house pay. With : house info players can display all kinds of statistics about their house. Extra wear positions : ---------------------- Command : wear Function: Five new wear positions have been added. These are : nose, knees, elbows, ears and eyes. Equipment position saving while renting and quitting in houses: --------------------------------------------------------------- Command : rent, quit Function: Equipment will automatically return on the worn position it was in while quitting in a house or renting. Even objects in objects will be remembered. Multiple equipment location occupation: --------------------------------------- Command : hold, wield, grab, wear Function: It is now possible to find equipment which occupies more than one equipment space. Builders can specify this in the world file. Alignment in prompt: -------------------- Command : prompt, display Function: This will output your alignment in the prompt. MaxMove & MaxMana E mob commands: --------------------------------- Command : N.A. Function: Builders now have the ability to set maxmove and maxmana on mobiles. Better exp handling: -------------------- Command : N.A. Function: Experience is better distributed amongst group members and while playing solo. Lost'o standard texts changed: ------------------------------ Command : Several Function: Guess ;) Exit passage texts: ------------------- Command : N.A. Function: It is now possible for builders to add passage texts to exits which will be displayed while going through an exit. Race dependent class selection: ------------------------------- Command : N.A. Function: Not all race/class combinations are valid anymore. This eliminates the possibility to create useless characters. Back option during character creation: -------------------------------------- Command : N.A. Function: It is possible to go back a screen in character creation. 'trapzap' skill: ---------------- Command : N.A. Function: This thieves skill can be used to disable traps. Better saving throws: --------------------- Command : N.A. Function: All saving throws are now individual for every class. Thanks to Cestus for this great job. New offensive spells: --------------------- Command : NYS Function: A couple of new ligth spells are developed for use in magic weapons. A list will follow soon. Marry and divorce commands: --------------------------- Command : mary, divorce, score Function: Level 98 and up can now marry and divorce players with the appropriate commands. Players can see wethere they are married using the score command. Ability to use 'mail clan' to send mail to the entire clan: ----------------------------------------------------------- Command : mail clan Function: This is usefull to mail a message to all of your clan members. This command can only be used on your own clan for spamming reasons. Speak (language) support: ------------------------- Command : speak, lsay, say Function: You can now practice languages. With 'speak' you can select your default language to use. The language will be used only with the 'say' command. To return to the common language type : speak normal Haggle ability for shops ------------------------ Command : haggle Function: This will try to cut you a nice deal on the shopkeepers prices. Beware though, if you ask too much, or if the shopkeeper doesn't like you he might refuse to deal with you for a while. This won't work on all shopkeepers. Compass: -------- Command : compass Function: This will display a 'compass' showin all exits is this room in a semi graphical manner. Buried items will corrode every tick: ------------------------------------- Command : dig, bury Function: Any buried object will now receive damage every tick it is buried. Advanced key handling functions: -------------------------------- Command : N.A. Function: Keys have been extended. It is now possible you encounter keys which disapear after beeing used a couple of times or when dropped or just in a certain time. Builders can specify how key decay should be handled. Religion (Needs definition): ---------------------------- Command : N.A. Function: Religion is partially implemented but this is for the next update. Spells/skills on object vnum : ------------------------------ Command : N.A. Function: Some spells can only be used/practiced once a specified object is in your posession. Illusion mobs and objects : --------------------------- Command : N.A. Function: There is a possibility you encounter certain objects and/or mobs which are only a figment of your imagination. They look real but don't do anything. Extended helpfile : ------------------- Command : help Function: As you will see, the helpfile got a complete overhaul from Cestus. He added new commands, color and made it look better than it has ever been ! Again thanks to Cestus for this great job. World changes : --------------- Command : N.A. Function: Loads of bugs fixed and some new additions to the world. More details will follow ! (Thanks to Mender) And lots and lots more bugfixes and preparations for the next update. Greetings, Aragorn .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ Free Comment Arena ~~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' I feel the eternity in my back And the years passing by I don't care about the World Or the weight of these years inside me I can feel my power growing As the dusk murders the day And as the darkness of all World Turns into my own... I wake up every night Feeling the night inside me I'm the darkness I'm the evil I can't run away of my sin It's burning taste on my throat Keeps giving me pleasure and pain My innerself cry in despair As my tears fall as rain... The Devil is my Lord The Evil is my soul The shadows are my haven My feelings are cold as stone As my heart cracks down in blood And this wound that hurts me so bad Feel my eyes reaching the unknown And the cold touch of Death Lady Death, my sweet lady Give-me your so wished bless Let me lie in your arms Let me get my rest But I know I can never rest Through out eternity I roam Hiding in shadows breeding in madness I'm the reaper of Souls... Submitted by: Raziel .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ Quotes ~~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' "It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance." Cestus .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ Clans ~~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' Sentinels of Soraya It started some time ago. After that her younger sister Soraya had explored the world and been killed for her innocence, Disa wanted to make sure things like that never happend again. She travelled around the world to educate people who wanted to know things, and to help people who wanted help. Because she could do more with more persons than alone, she had the idea to raise a clan. Her friend Arwen heard of this idea and helped her start the clan. They started to explore the world and help people in need. Sometimes they returned to their home village, but most of the time they were on the road. They helped a lot of people and still do. Because of this the friendship grew bigger and they were inseperable. They always went together and taught people new things. They also learned a lot themselves. If you need more information just ask one of us or go to: http://members.dencity.com/sentinels if you want to join then ask or mail Disa ----> Disa at email.jimagica.net Arwen ---> Petra at shoenix.net Clan E-mail ---> Sentinels_of_Soraya@hotmail.com (Thanks to Arwen for writing the story) .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ Elections for Mayor of Teldar ~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' As you might know there are currently elections going on for who will be Mayor of our prime city, Teldar. If you haven't voted yet, do so! You can vote either in favor for or against a candidate. Submit your vote by mudmail to Plymptoon. The candidates are as follows: Devil Freya Pater .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ Building for Imagica ~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' Mysterious strangers shaping the world? The world is static, small changes sometimes occur. But often wandering travelers discover new areas no one has never gone before. Sometimes whole towns and cities suddenly emerge from places where there was nothing before. Another example that the world of Imagica is both fascinating and mysterious. Some people have rumoured about strangers walking the lands of Imagica, rumoured to have the power of changing and literally shaping the world to their liking. Some of those sudden new discoveries in the world are even tributed to the workings of these mysterious strangers. After some research we have concluded that these strangers are representatives of the Gods, sometimes mortal and sometimes immortal. Their goal is to expand the world, to create new towns, cities, valleys, forests, areas and much more. Shortly later arrived a messenger from the God Random. It was this messenger who brought over a message: "Mortals, I call out to you. We are expanding your world. We need designers for this, mortals who are willing to insert time and effort into the creating of new places, beings and realities. Let those interested in expanding the world, call to the God Random." Those interested can mail Random at: Random at email.jimagica.net John Grudge, Reporter of the Imagizine. .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ Houses ~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' For the players who are spending a lot of time in Imagica there is the possibility of buying a home. This home will be created according to your own description, and will be your retreat from a day playing in the world of Imagica. Owners of a house don't have to travel to receptionists or cryo- genists, but instead travel to their own house and can quit in there. Advantages of owning your own house are: 1)Having your own house might improve roleplaying. 2)Instead of paying the rent each time you quit, you pay a monthly rent to the rentmaster. 3)Having a private room to talk or sleep in. 4)Being able to quit faster, instead of having to travel to a receptionist everytime. For more information concerning the rules for owning a house, and the way of requesting your own house, contact Random at: Random at email.jimagica.net (Thanks to Random for this input) .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ Quests ~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' There has been rumors regarding dragons being seen over Imagica. Farmers have problems findings there animals dead, and crops burnt down. A mysterious man has walked around asking questions regarding these dragons. After some further research from my (Lunah's) side I found out that this man is Galad, the DragonSlayer. This man has been hunting this dragon herd for years, always showing up a moment too late. Now, he is finally in time for this, and he summons all brave enough to go with him out on a dragon hunt. The one who brings him the heart of the master of the herd will be highly rewarded. .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ Exclusive interview with Puff ~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' Lunah: Thank you for doing this interview with me Puff. Could you please describe yourself to our readers? Puff: I'm a very female dragon. Lunah: Tell me, Puff. You have been in Imagica almost from the start I assume. Therefore you must know our Producers, Hero and Aragorn pretty well. What would you say about them? Puff: Boy, these producers are smart. Lunah: Hmm.. Well.. You must have noticed SOMETHING with them, right? Puff: If you want to know something, don't ask one of the producers. Lunah: *silence* Puff: My god! It's full of stars! Lunah: Well.. As a final question. After all your experience on Imagica, do you have a good advice to give to our readers? Puff: Don't tease the gods or they will do things to you. (Thanks to Puff for her co-operation) .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ Policy ~~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' For everyone that hasn't read the Imagica policy! READ IT! You can read our policy at either the Homepage www.jimagica.net or by typing "policy" when you are playing. If you play Imagica you are obligated to behave by the simple rules that are stated in the policy. All the "rules" are made to keep playing Imagica fun. (Thanks to Cestus for this input) .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ General Information ~~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' To unsubscribe yourself from this magazine, thus you don't want to receive this magazine anymore then. Just mail to listserv at email.jimagica.net with "signoff mortals" in the body and you will automatically be removed. This means however that you will also be removed from the mortal mailinglist. For all people that have missed/lost old issues, and want ro read them. All the old issues as well as the current issue can be found on the Imagica homepage at www.jimagica.net. If you are having any kinds of problems (troubles) with another person playing Imagica. (Harassing, speaking foul language, etc) then please contact Cestus via mud-mail or E-Mail so that he can take the appropiate actions against that person. Remember, all players are actual real-life people behind a computer, so treat them as you would like to be treated yourself. E-Mail addresses can be found below (In the Imagica Info). .-----------------------------------------------------------------. / .-. .-. \ | / \ / \ | | |\_. | ~~ Imagica Information ~~ | /| | |\| | /| |\ | |/| | `---' | | `---' | | |-----------------------------------------------------| | \ | | / \ / \ / `---' `---' Imagica Homepage - https://jimagica.net Mud Address - jimagica.net (port:4000 or 119) />_________________________________ [########[]_________________________________> \> E-Mail Aragorn (Producer) - Aragorn at email.jimagica.net E-Mail Hero (Producer) - Hero at email.jimagica.net E-Mail Mender (Co-prod) - Mender at email.jimagica.net E-Mail Venice (Co-prod) - Venice at email.jimagica.net E-Mail Radagast (Director) - Radagast at email.jimagica.net E-Mail Random (Director) - Random at email.jimagica.net E-Mail Cestus (Gaffer) - Cestus at email.jimagica.net />_________________________________ [########[]_________________________________> \> Gods: Aragorn - God of Balance Hero - God of Balance Mender - God of Life Venice - God of Death Radagast - God of Elements Random - God of Darkness and Light Cestus - God of War />_________________________________ [########[]_________________________________> \> Clan Homepages: Daggers Of Destiny (DOD) http://go.to/daggers WARlock clan (WAR) http://www.fictional.net/warlock/war.htm Army of Darkness and Death (ADD) http://www.casema.net/~vriens/clan/ Defenders Of Justice (DOJ) http://www.angelfire.com/games/paternoster/ Sentinels of Soraya (SOS) http://www.geocities.com/sentinels_of_soraya />_________________________________ [########[]_________________________________> \> Clan E-Mail contacts: Daggers Of Destiny (DOD) - Baszheijden@hotmail.com WARlock clan (WAR) - Gimby@hotmail.com Army of Darkness and Death (ADD) - Vriens@Casema.net Defenders Of Justice (DOJ) - Pater@studenten.net Sentinels of Soraya (SOS) - Sentinels_of_Soraya@Hotmail.com The following clans are registered : # CLAN CLAN LEADER CLAN REPR. #MEMB - ---- ----------- ---------- ----- [ 1] [The Daggers Of Destiny ] [Destiny ] [Devl ] [ 14] [ 3] [The Warlock Clan ] [Sparhawk ] [Freya ] [ 9] [ 4] [Army of Darkness and Death ] [Gandalf ] [Dunga ] [ 17] [ 5] [The Gothic ] [Mender ] [Aragorn ] [ 4] [ 6] [Defenders Of Justice ] [Pater ] [Elrond ] [ 14] [ 7] [Sentinels Of Soraya ] [Disa ] [Arwen ] [ 13] _ _ ,/ \, _________{( })_________ /.-------./\\ //\.-------.\ //@@@@@@@//@@\\ ) ( //@@\\@@@@@@@\\ //@@@@@@@//@@@@>>/ \<<@@@@\\@@@@@@@\\ //O@O@O@O//@O@O// \\O@O@\\O@O@O@O\\ //OOOOOOOO//OOOO|| \ / ||OOOO\\OOOOOOOO\\ //O%O%O%O%//O%O%O%\\ ))(( //%O%O%O\\%O%O%O%O\\ ||%%%%%%%%//' `%%%%\\ // \\ //%%%%' `\\%%%%%%%|| ((%%%%%%%(( %%%%%\\ (( )) //%%%%% ))%%%%%%)) \:::' `::\\ `:::::\\ \)~~(/ //:::::' //::' `:::/ )' `;)' (` ` \\ `<@ @>' / / ' ') `(;' `( ( \`\ )^^( / / ) _ ) \\oo/ ( (@) \ `' / _ |-|\__________________\__^__<________oOo__________ (@) | | VVV \|-| |-| Have FUN playing Imagica ! |-| |_|\_____________________________________________ | | (@) / ,/ \_____/ \\ ~\/~ `\|-| ~ ___//^~ \____/\\ (@) <<< \ __ <____/|| ~ < \ <___/|| || <___// \ \/__// ~----~