Versioning - Updates

2010

  • Added NO_CLAIR flag to zone bits - bit4096
  • Can load multiple objects with PUT command - for arrows in quivers!

2008

  • Added in the NO_CAMP zone flag.
  • Added info about the A reward type for quests, and included an example.
  • Added mob race IO and CC

2005

  • Added new races PA, HD, LT, CK, GS, DW, RZ
  • Ancient race table (with all the 0s and 1s) removed...redundant and common sense
  • Item_Pet (object type 43) added
  • Can now use 0 or negative numbers for in .zon file. See box for details
  • J command added for .zon file, allowing lines to be jumped/skipped
  • Some of the missiles (object type 7) now do standardized damage
  • Added EVERMEET zone flag
  • Added new race RM
  • 4 new types of poisons added
  • A bunch of room flags added
  • Experience, prestige, and alignment added as quest reward types
  • BIT values up to 50 added near end of document
  • Clarified some of the room flags added previously
  • Trap type magic missile added to doors
  • object type MOVE_BLOCK (44) added
  • Added new races ME and WE
  • Added sectors ICE_PLANE and FREEZING_WATER
  • "noecho" item detailed in section 7 (zone echos) of the .soc entry
  • Added HIGH_CIRCLE_TELE zone flag
  • Added documentation for "pcclass" targets in section 9 of .soc entry. Good stuff!
  • Requirement for long name uniformity clarified for ITEM_DISTRO (40)
  • Added Value[5] to ITEM_DISTRO
  • Added 1005 as allowable argument for targetted rooms in section 7 of .soc entry
  • APPLY_TRUE_STAT added to object applies. Please use from now on!!!!
  • Item types RANDOM_ENCOUNTER and FORCED_MOVE added. More good stuff!
  • Added functionality for switches in the .qst file. Mentioned in II of the .qst section
  • Clarified rules for new areamakers playing in their own zones in FAQ section

2004

  • Mobs can now cast spells on players in reward for a quest
  • Added new object type: distro (type #40)
  • Added bounce values for object type
  • Added object anti-flags for elementalists, dires, and bchanters

2003

  • Added race Umberhulk (MH)
  • Fixed shop race/class keywords to include all the newest races/classes
  • ACT_AGGRO_OUTLAW removed...nobody used it and was kinda silly
  • ACT_DELAY_HUNTER added...good times!
  • ACT_STAY_SECTOR added.

2002

  • Added pass-without-trace to aff2 mob flag
  • Added !orc and !rogue flag for objects
  • Mentioned r7940 for global distribution of mobs in FAQ section
  • Added documentation for .soc PATH commands and TIMED triggers
  • Added new item_instrument values in .obj section
  • Added value 3 to item_teleport (min_level)
  • Added val4 (maxlevel) to teleport items
  • Added the long overdue dragon breathweapon keywords in the race section
  • Added tail item stuff
  • Battlechanter, Elementalist, Dire Raider added to classes that mobs can be

2001

  • Item type crucible and component added
  • Mob classes added
  • Orc object restrictions and player race added
  • Magic resistance for mobs added
  • Magic resistance for items added
  • Liquid type cure added in preparation for disease cures
  • Minor addition to crossbows added, mentioning double/triple in their keyword list
  • Spell list updated with all newly added spells
  • Sector types Plane of Smoke and Plane of Ice added
  • new required 2nd line for the .zon file added to aid with code identification

2000

  • MAX_TWO_PC added to rooms

1999

  • Reduced redundancy and overall major rewrite of wld/obj/mob/zon!!!
  • Trapped exits added in .wld section
  • Values for item spellbook and quiver finally found/added
  • Values/allowances for enchanters/invokers/illusionists made
  • Notes and Pens now work and are listed
  • Manscorpion race added
  • Anti Flags added for objects
  • Hum replaced with No_Show
  • good race/evil race item flags fixed/added
  • Hit/Dam restrictions listed in detail
  • Mobs no longer limited by restrictions on items
  • ACT_HELPER added
  • ACT_HAS_PSI added
  • Trapped objects added
  • New zone-wide flags added to zone file
  • X and T commands added to zone file
  • New quest rewards added at end of quest file
  • All zone commands now take %
  • Unholy Water added in liquid types
  • NO_SUMMON zone flag added
  • Sectors 25 and 26 changed
  • Race Ixzan added
  • Mention of 18 year old age limit and Nondisclosure Agreement added.
  • Demon/Devil code updates added to mob section.
  • minor additions to generic objects
  • Race codes for efreet/djinn added
  • Info about mana_add removed from zone section
  • Class codes for illusionists/invokers/enchanters added to shop section
  • Act_Aggro_Outlaw added to mob action flags
  • ITEM_PSI_CRYSTAL (37) added
  • New gen-objects created (7972-7977)