## Changes on Ansalon MUD!

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    Changes made to Ansalon during 2023.
    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Thu Mar  2 18:48:48 2023
    Subject Sockets 'getting name'.

    They'll now get random colorful kender responses and be booted off at 5
    minutes if they haven't chosen a name.
    I know I know, took me a while :P
    Dave.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Jun 30 20:33:04 2023
    Subject Fishing poles in containers

    You can now put fishing poles inside quest containers of any type (Jairs,
    cornucopias, map cases etc). Just not normal ones.
    Thanks for the idea Falk!

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Thu Jul 20 15:42:28 2023
    Subject Saves

    Huge thanks to Makarth for the spot, higher saves are now fixed for spell
    saves. Thanks!
    Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Jul 28 15:47:35 2023
    Subject Logging Chars

    I've made it so that there is another folder in player/logs called
    player_logs (lol). Basically there will be a Name.txt that has their logs in
    it (one file). The logs still go in the regular 1000.txt log files, I just
    wanted to look at individuals logs easier (ie new imms or issue players
    etc).
    Dave.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Jul 28 17:47:57 2023
    Subject AUTO command

    Hey all, changed up AUTO command.
    So that it's more in line with TOGGLE,
    Things turn on/off and you can click them in the AUTO menu
    if you have an MXP client, ie Mudportal, Mushclient, Mudlet etc).

    Ps. Welcome back players!
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Aug  4 18:37:20 2023
    Subject PEEK ALL

    There is now the option to PEEK ALL when in a room. You'll need to have
    your peek skill practiced up a bit, and it will...

    Peek all, ever (humanoid) in the room.

    There's a little lag, except for our little borrower friends as they're
    constantly looking at everyones bits and pieces anyway. :)
    Have fun!
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Wed Sep  6 18:30:20 2023
    Subject Magic Missile Flavor

    Just some nuances :)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Sep  8 17:01:05 2023
    Subject WIZNET

    Just cleaned it up, also added 'click' links for those with modern MUD
    clients. WIZNET ALL will show on/off together, or just HELP WIZNET :).
    - Dave.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Sep 18 16:02:59 2023
    Subject Some spell adjustments

    Summon works as intended now (we had it NOT allowing summoning of mobs
    with quest parts... forgot the 'mob' part, so it stopped summons of players,
    fixed).

    Lightning now does more damage underwater (if you are able to cast it, ie
    free action/water breathe), as well as above any 'water' zones.

    Magic Missile does a little more 'oomph' at lower levels, with chances of an
    additional missile.
    Thanks!
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Tue Sep 19 20:31:23 2023
    Subject FEAR SPELL stacking?

    Fear no longer stacks, holy holy smokes. Had a -1500 hitroll on a mob on
    another port. Fear no longer does that, simply fear/no fear.
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Tue Sep 19 20:32:53 2023
    Subject CREATE FOOD

    Now has some random food creation (generated), even dragons lol
    (and yes, I'd like to make food more useful, slight heals still, thoughts?)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Wed Sep 20 15:31:53 2023
    Subject SCRABBLE SUBMIT/POINTS

    The MudScrabble game now can be used by the players themselves without
    needing an Immortal/Implementor.
    (You'll still need it for DL words)

    Simply type SCRABBLE to see how to use it.
    SCRABBLE SUBMIT will turn in _ALL_ tiles in your inventory.

    SCRABBLE POINTS will show you the points, and how many you have.

    If you DO wish to turn in Dragonlance Names/Characters for 2x/3x...
    Turn them in to an Immortal :)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Sep 25 15:51:54 2023
    Subject Brim's Map Page

    Hey all, updated Brim's map page so the names of the areas are there (and
    are a link also). Along with a brief thanks.
    http://www.ansalon.net/?page_id=2537
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Sep 25 18:06:08 2023
    Subject STAFFS (Imbue/Charge)

    The 'magicstaff' code has been looked into for all spells. Some stayed
    the same, many got a slight 'power' boost (not level when it comes to PVP).
    Durations a tad longer etc. Also the GEM cost for IMBUE is 1/3 what it was.
    See also: HELP IMBUE.

    And... because I'm _me_... Superfood exists sometimes in create food :P.
    Created food is less filling, more healing. Superfood is MOAR :P.
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Sep 25 19:58:39 2023
    Subject NO_IDENT & IMBUE/CHARGED staff

    Zivilyn's massive staff flares.
    The Mysterious lantern of Rocigz's resistance is overcome by your staff! <------
    Name(s):      lantern mysterious rocigz qi
    Short:        the Mysterious lantern of Rocigz
    Long:         A strange lantern, with strips of burlap holding it together, sits on the ground.
    Type:         light
    Flags:        nopurge no_ident indestructible no_locate
    Weight:       0 lbs, 8 oz
    Value:        15000
    Level to use: 1
    Materials:    brass/fire
    About:        the Mysterious lantern of Rocigz provides infinite light!
    Affects hit roll by 4
    Affects hp by 50

    So yep, mages with charged staffs.. can identify NO_IDENT items :)
    I accept Venmo... :p
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Sep 29 15:45:52 2023
    Subject Ranged Attack Spells

    Wearing a Charged Staff will:
      Increase the number of Magic Missiles that come out.
      Increase the odds for that second HFS WTF Lightning Bolt.
      Increase RANGE of ranged attack spells by 1

    Knowing a spell VERY well will also increase range by 1

    Magic staffs cost _loads_ to charge, but give that back
    in durations, damage, extras etc. Keep an eye out.
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Wed Oct 11 16:58:51 2023
    Subject Minor fixes and 'less hasty'

    Some background fixes as usual, also HEALERS at the pits will no longer
    cast HASTE on lowbies if the lowbie isn't fully healed.
    Just a 'don't mess with my groove' thing :)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Thu Oct 19 20:30:28 2023
    Subject 'who'a nd your Levels

    A slight change...
    Now, as before, if you are within grouping level of another player
    their LEVEL is green like 32

    Slight change... if you're BOTH PK and In PK range???
    [  Grifter  ][107] * Hiddukel... oh shit, in level!

    Just a little... blood in the water :)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Oct 20 17:04:36 2023
    Subject NO_IDENT & Palace Mages

    Much like our 'spellstaff' charged PC mages, the Palace Mages will now
    identify NO-ident items for the cost of a DIAMOND.
    Suck < less. :P
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Oct 20 17:59:35 2023
    Subject KNEEL

    It's a thing now. Thanks Rattlepot for the idea some 5 years ago :P.
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Oct 20 19:10:49 2023
    Subject PETs REPORTING AFFS

    Your pets will now 'say' their affects (if they're able to, could be
    funny with dumb ones lol).
    A Master Thief says 'I am affected by armor,  fly,  giant strength, and haste.'

    Formatting could use a little help, I'll work on it :P.
    - Ziv & Co

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Oct 23 14:39:05 2023
    Subject Shinare Prizes for Opals/Pearls

    The extra 'falling out of the sky' pearls and opals had been reversed.
    Fixed. Thanks Rickle for the heads up.
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Oct 23 16:24:35 2023
    Subject Random Spell Components

    We've added... a blue marble (see Help Component to the mix, and lowered
    the amount of components some (let us know if it's TOO low, it was pretty
    spamming, 3-4 times any other random quest parts or items).
    Thanks!
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Oct 27 14:18:07 2023
    Subject Fistandantilus & Orb

    Fist is fixed! Thanks to Nethaxion for working with me on it, the back
    and forth was great!
    Please let us know if you find any errors. It's more 'fun' now :)
    - Ziv & Co (and Nethaxion!)

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Oct 27 14:19:41 2023
    Subject PET CORPSES

    You can now HEAL PET at the healer to get your pet's corpse back (IF IT
    HAS STUFF, doesn't if empty) Thanks for the great idea Wit, or whoever had
    it, but we're up and working! With the 'EQ' pets, this should help greatly
    :)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Thu Nov  2 19:41:30 2023
    Subject NEW DAMAGE!

    There are a couple higher NEW damage nouns... First one to Note them to
    all wins a prize (IN COLOR :P)
    - Ziv & Co.

    (also, you now LAND when you sit... no clue how we missed that in the past??)

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Tue Nov  7 18:19:14 2023
    Subject REGENERATION

    Regen rates have been DOUBLED.
    And, you now get an update (when sleeping/resting/sitting) on regeneration.
    See also: QI Earring of Nu-Aear Gurth
    FUn times!
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Tue Nov  7 18:20:16 2023
    Subject PRACTICE

    PRACTICE command now just shows NON-pearly white 100%.
    Less clutter, mo butt...er... :P
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Thu Nov  9 13:32:34 2023
    Subject LISTS (shops)

    We've compressed the 'money' in LIST for all shops, should be better for
    mobile/phone play as well as easier to 'count' :)
    Thanks!
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Nov 10 19:14:45 2023
    Subject INVENTORY

    Thanks for the idea Theon,
    INVENTORY now can take an argument.
    IE. Look in my backpack for my sword (works)

    INVENTORY armor, works.. INVENTORY weapon, INVENTORY potion
    Look in backpack for pill, works. etc.
    Great thought!!
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Nov 13 19:12:02 2023
    Subject HISTORY COMMAND

    The HISTORY command will store the last 100+ lines of global channels.
    Please note in room channels/private channels/clan etc, will NOT store.

    To use:
    HISTORY OOC 23} (or no number for default last 10 lines)
    Hope it helps!
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Tue Nov 14 19:23:37 2023
    Subject PORTING SRC FILES

    Hey all, new script in /mud/coder/src/
    cpall.sh

    Syntax: ./cpall.sh
    IE:     ./cpall.sh shop.c

    This goes into playport/src, and builder/src,
    copies the original C file (or H) to the backup directory,
    and keeps original date appended to the name.

    IE You'll see something like this:
    Ok, zivilyn!: Copied shop.c to Player port.
    Backed up to /mud/playport/src/backups/shop.c_2023-11-14_1915. Compiling.

    Just a nice way to NOT overwrite things, or roll back bugs :)
    - Dave

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Wed Nov 15 18:02:22 2023
    Subject PORTAL STONES (warpstones)

    Warpstones that appear around the world randomly now have the
    chance to have more than ONE charge... You'll have to figure
    out the rarity, and it's a touch randomized.

    Now, if the warpstone has more than it's usual one charge, it
    will show in the spell IDENTIFY, as well as Imm's stats.

    They now only 'vape' when completely used up.
    Builders, you can now also set that 'extra' charge.
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Wed Nov 15 18:28:11 2023
    Subject HISTORY PRAY

    The PRAY channel now has history. So you can use it to leave messages for
    your Immortal, or followers as an Imm etc.
    HISTORY PRAY 20
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Nov 17 12:50:22 2023
    Subject GUESS WHAT'S BACK???

     ____  __.___.____    .____     _____________________
    |    |/ _|   |    |   |    |    \_   _____/\______   \
    |      < |   |    |   |    |     |    __)_  |       _/
    |    |  \|   |    |___|    |___  |        \ |    |   \
    |____|__ \___|_______ \_______ \/_______  / |____|_  /
    ___________.____     \/_____  \/________\/_________._.
    \_   _____/|    |     /  _  \  /  _____/ /   _____/| |
     |    __)  |    |    /  /_\  \/   \  ___ \_____  \ | |
     |     \   |    |___/    |    \    \_\  \/        \ \|
     \___  /   |_______ \____|__  /\______  /_______  / __
         \/            \/       \/        \/        \/  \/

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Nov 20 17:11:16 2023
    Subject A few tidbits

    The 'switched' mob casting ranged spells bug is fixed, no mo nasties
    there. OLD issue, just hadn't run into it.

    Phase skill for mages is now less extortion (6 cp instead of 10). A few
    other behind the scenes deals. Party on Garth...
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Tue Nov 21 15:57:16 2023
    Subject COLORS in Restrings

    You OOC 'Max colors in IMM restrings no longer there,
    if you need one with super nuts colors just ask :)'
    Grundy OOCs 'WOOT!'

    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Wed Nov 22 16:50:22 2023
    Subject Gaddock's area

    It's updated, we had some meltdrop & timered item that was
    trying to double extract. Mprog & items fixed. Thanks Neth
    for helping man!
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Nov 27 20:43:08 2023
    Subject ROSTER

    If you're in a Clan, the preliminary command ROSTER is now in.
    Looking maybe 2-3 columns? Also Ranks sometime (PITA)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Tue Nov 28 14:42:13 2023
    Subject ROSTER

    ROSTER will show you the list of all players 'active'
    in the clan. This is anyone 'not archived'.

    Just type ROSTER to check your current clan roster.
    This does check your current CLANFOCUS if you have
    more than one clan.

    IMMS: You can also check any clans rosters.
    It will check your own clan if you don't pick another.

    Syntax: ROSTER
    IE:     ROSTER SOLAMNIC

    The Update is for IMM-staff to check other clans :)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Wed Nov 29 16:45:46 2023
    Subject NEW QUEST ITEM

    The Aetherflow circlet of Par-Salian...

    It's Mana Regeneration!

    You'll see how much while resting/sleeping/sitting.
    It does help to also 'drink' for mana regen.

    Also, you'll now see how much you spend of
    which Quest point types when you buy items.
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Thu Nov 30 19:37:41 2023
    Subject TEMPLAR CLASS!

    By popular demand...
    The {|Templar{| class is once again active!
    However, they still have a spell level 'nerf', but way less than before.
    Have a hoot, and a knights salute :)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Dec  1 12:22:24 2023
    Subject Quest Points

    And... they no longer go negative after 32k..
    Botters be stoked :P.
    Ravin, yours were restored also.
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender  Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Dec  8 13:49:22 2023
    Subject PARDON COUPONS

    The coupons will now check to make sure you have a THIEF or KILLER flag
    before letting you chow down. :P.

    Also, from Reorx... THE Reorx :)

    There was an OOOOLD bug, mana regen while not resting/sleeping
    was pulling vs your MOVEs.. (going negative on mana regen).
    This was only while not resting/sleeping etc, so we never notcied.
    Thanks Reo! Great to have my mentor and an amazing coder back!
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Dec 11 17:38:25 2023
    Subject CHAIN LIGHTNING

    Chain lightning used to be weird, stop after the first hit if it killed
    the mob. No longer :) It now continues on, reeking havoc merrily :)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Dec 11 19:09:16 2023
    Subject GAIN POINTS

    GAIN POINTS now requires you to NOT be withholding EXP gains (TOGGLE EXP)
    I blame it all on Don. Yep. :P
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender Zivilyn
    Date    Fri Dec 15 14:43:41 2023
    Subject Shadowpeople in Sanction

    Shadowpeople are now just 'agro evil', no longer 'wyvern' race (lol, which gave detects).
    And... the Children are no longer on the hitlist of the Questmaster!
    Dakath, your Streak will be returned.
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Dec 18 17:47:28 2023
    Subject Item quest fix

    Quest Extend, now extends the timer on the quest object you're trying to receive... :)
    - Ziv & Co.

    Sender Zivilyn
    Date    Mon Dec 18 17:48:35 2023
    Subject OMNI

    OMNIPOTENT now shows quest TIME instead of just yes/no.
    Just a little better info.
    - Dave.

    Sender Reorx
    Date    Sat Dec 23 03:02:01 2023
    Subject A few quick changes

    Ok, first, "eq all" will show the "Nothing." fields with bright yellow.
    Easier to see in the mass of other items.

    Also, maladictions will be red in "aff" and should be sorted to the bottom
    of the list. I think I got all of them, but if I missed one, send a note to
    "immortal" and fill me in.

    Lastly, the "avoid attacks" always did the order in parry, dodge, shield
    block, and phase. It now randomizes the order, so you won't always just
    parry. Don't worry, if it starts with shield block and you fail (or don't
    have a shield), it still checks the other ones as well. In order to take a
    hit, you have to fail all four checks, just like normal. (I also fixed a
    display issue with telling you if you parried, blocked, dodged, phased out
    of the way. It used to not show you if you dodged, blocked, or phased. It
    will now. Remember, you can "toggle battlespam" to turn off those non-hits
    if you want. That also now properly works for all four defenses, too.)

    I think that's enough for now.

    Grumpy

    Sender Reorx
    Date    Tue Dec 26 14:55:15 2023
    Subject Just some minor changes

    A few minor tweaks were added. (No, not the faire.)

    Most notably, Clan levels now go to 11 (Patron) for the patron god.

    A few other minor tweaks that a lot of people may not even see, but
    should make things better.

    Grumpy

    Sender Zivilyn
    Date    Thu Dec 28 17:36:14 2023
    Subject ENCHANT

    This is the command, NOT the spell. Players can now simply ENCHANT DAGGER
    if they have it in their inventory (along with an enchantment coupon).
    Also, if the item already has an Enchant OVER max, it's left there.

    Please note: This is item level/20 + item level/10, so a level 40 item is
    6/6 (call a mage instead).
    Also, QI's you still need an IMM oversight :)
    - Ziv & Co.