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- Fixed oat and wat (thanks Rhade).

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- Numerous social fixes (thanks Rhade, Fizban, and Amber).
- Removed do_insult.
- Cleaned up hedit formatting and fixed possible bug from editing a help file
  you can't view (thanks Rhade).
- Fixed cast ' ' so it won't cast armor (thanks Rhade).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for CircleMUD with Answers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for tbaMUD with Answers
Updated: Dec 2006
Updated: Apr 2007
This file is intended to cover common questions related to CircleMUD. Any
This file is intended to cover common questions related to tbaMUD. Any
contributions and corrections are more than welcome. It is currently
maintained by Rumble of the Builder Academy. Please stop by the Builder
Academy if you have any corrections or additions: builderacademy.net 9091
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1.3 I want to build my own MUD. Where do I start?
1.4 What is CircleMUD?
1.4 What is tbaMUD?
1.5 What is the history of CircleMUD?
1.5 What is the history of tbaMUD?
1.6 Where is the original CircleMUD so I can check it out?
1.7 Will the CircleMUD creators visit my mud?
1.7 Will the tbaMUD creators visit my mud?
1.8 What is UNIX?
2. Resources
2.1 Where do I find the source code for CircleMUD?
2.1 Where do I find the source code for tbaMUD?
2.2 Where do I find areas, etc. for CircleMUD?
2.2 Where do I find areas, etc. for tbaMUD?
2.3 I have questions about CircleMUD. Where should I go?
2.3 I have questions about tbaMUD. Where should I go?
2.4 How do I subscribe/unsubscribe to the Mailing List?
2.5 To what platforms has CircleMUD been ported?
2.5 To what platforms has tbaMUD been ported?
2.6 How can I submit code or areas for use with CircleMUD?
2.6 How can I submit code or areas for use with tbaMUD?
2.7 How do I use a patch file and how can I make one?
3. Compiling CircleMUD
3. Compiling tbaMUD
3.1 Why do I get many syntax errors with Sun's ``cc'' compiler?
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3.3 When I try to compile, why do I get a lot of undefined symbols
referenced in comm.o for functions like socket, accept, and bind?
3.4 Every time I try to compile Circle (or any other piece of software)
3.4 Every time I try to compile tbaMUD (or any other piece of software)
under Linux, it gives me errors and says it cannot find include header
files in the linux/ and asm/ directories. What can I do?
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3.13 How can I handle directories in C?
4. Running CircleMUD
4. Running tbaMUD
4.1 I typed ``autorun'' but then my terminal just froze.
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4.5 I just got this SIGPIPE, what is it and what Can I Do About It?
4.6 When I run Circle under Linux, it tells me ``gethostbyaddr:
4.6 When I run tbaMUD under Linux, it tells me ``gethostbyaddr:
connection refused'' when the MUD boots, and then dies. Why?
4.7 When I run Circle under Windows, it tells me ``Winsock error
4.7 When I run tbaMUD under Windows, it tells me ``Winsock error
#10047'' when the MUD boots, and then dies. Why?
4.8 When I run Circle under Windows, players can't rent---their
4.8 When I run tbaMUD under Windows, players can't rent---their
equipment is just dropped on the ground, syslogs don't work, so what
is the problem?
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4.17 I run my MUD on a unix system and the pfile/rent file works great,
but on my home system it's all screwed up. What gives?
4.18 How do I get the CircleMUD to autoload when the Linux server is
4.18 How do I get the tbaMUD to autoload when the Linux server is
restarted?
4.19 My server shuts down my MUD everytime I logoff. How do I keep the
MUD running when I logoff?
5. CircleMUD 3.X Questions
5. tbaMUD Questions
5.1 Why does CircleMUD use BUF switches all through the code, what's
5.1 Why does tbaMUD use BUF switches all through the code, what's
happening here?
5.2 How do I add a new class? How do I add more levels? etc?
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1.1. I've never played a MUD before. What should I do?
Don't try to use your own copy of CircleMUD! There are two levels of MUD
Don't try to use your own copy of tbaMUD! There are two levels of MUD
users: players and administrators. Administrators do what you're trying to
do now -- get a copy of a MUD's source code, compile it, and run it.
Players use MUDs that are being administered by someone else. If you try to
actually run a MUD before you've ever played one, you'll get very confused
indeed! Your best bet for now is to play someone else's MUD first. There
are a large number of excellent MUDs out there already, some of which are
based on CircleMUD code. A good place to start looking is the MUD Connector
at:
http://mudconnector.com/
based on tbaMUD code. A good place to start looking is the MUD Connector
at: http://mudconnector.com/
1.2. I'm new to C and/or coding. What do I do?
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*know* the FAQ.
1.4. What is CircleMUD?
1.4. What is tbaMUD?
CircleMUD is a DikuMUD derivitave, developed by Jeremy Elson and is from the
TbaMUD is a DikuMUD derivitave, developed by Jeremy Elson as CircleMUD from
Gamma v0.0 of DikuMUD created by Hans Henrik Staerfeldt, Katja Nyboe, Tom
Madsen, Michael Seifert and Sebastian Hammer at DIKU (Computer Science
Instutute at Copenhagen University). Note that CircleMUD is a Diku
@ -225,20 +223,19 @@ notably it cannot be used to make money in ANY way, the original developers'
names must be in the login screen and that the credits command always presents
the same information, etc.
Quoting from CircleMUD's release.doc:
CircleMUD is highly developed from the programming side, but highly UNdeveloped
TbaMUD is highly developed from the programming side, but highly UNdeveloped
on the game-playing side. So, if you're looking for a huge MUD with billions
of spells, skills, classes, races, and areas, Circle will probably disappoint
you severely. Circle still has only the 4 original Diku classes, the original
of spells, skills, classes, and races, tbaMUD will probably disappoint you
severely. TbaMUD still has only the 4 original Diku classes, the original
spells, and the original skills. On the other hand, if you're looking for a
highly stable, well-developed, well-organized "blank slate" MUD on which you
can put your OWN ideas for spells, skills, classes, and areas, then Circle
might be just what you're looking for."
can put your OWN ideas for spells, skills, and classes, then tbaMUD is what
what you are looking for."
1.5. What is the history of CircleMUD?
1.5. What is the history of tbaMUD?
Version 3.51 release: February, 2007
Version 3.5 release: December 2006
Version 3.1 (yes, no beta pl): November 18, 2002
Version 3.00 beta pl22 release: October 4, 2002
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Version 2.00 release: July 16, 1993 (Initial public release)
1.6. Where is the original CircleMUD so I can check it out?
1.6. Where is the original tbaMUD so I can check it out?
The Builder Academy
builderacademy.net 9091
1.7 Will the CircleMUD creators visit my mud?
1.7 Will the tbaMUD creators visit my mud?
While there is a possibility that one (or more) of the CircleMUD creators
will drop by your MUD for a visit, to play, or to simply look around, there
is a slim chance that they will even identify themselves.
Would you like to see us on your MUD? You won't. We don't want free wizzes
or favors for our work here. In fact, we will state categorically that if
anyone comes on your MUD claiming to be associated with us, they aren't.
While there is a possibility that one (or more) of the tbaMUD creators
will drop by your MUD for a visit, to play, or to simply look around,
there is a slim chance that they will identify themselves. You won't.
We don't want free wizzes or favors for our work here. In fact, we
will state categorically that if anyone comes on your MUD claiming to be
associated with us, they aren't.
1.8. What is UNIX?
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2. Resources
2.1. Where do I find the source code for CircleMUD?
2.1. Where do I find the source code for tbaMUD?
Circle's complete source code and areas are available for download at:
TbaMUD's complete source code and areas are available for download at:
http://cwg.lazuras.org/modules.php?name=Downloads
There is also a CircleMUD Home Page that is outdated at:
There is also a tbaMUD Home Page at:
http://www.circlemud.org/
The latest information can be found at:
http://cwg.lazuras.org/modules.php?name=Forums
http://tbaMUD.com/
2.2. Where do I find areas, etc. for CircleMUD?
2.2. Where do I find areas, etc. for tbaMUD?
All donated areas have been added to the latest version of CircleMUD. If you
All donated areas have been added to the latest version of tbaMUD. If you
wish to donate some of your own work stop by the Builder Academy.
2.3. I have questions about CircleMUD. Where should I go?
2.3. I have questions about tbaMUD. Where should I go?
If you have general questions about the MUD such as how to get it running,
how to add new spells, how to add new skills, etc., the first place you
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2.4. How do I subscribe/unsubscribe to the Mailing List?
There is a CircleMUD mailing list for coders, builders, and administrators.
To subscribe, send a message to the list server <listserv@post.queensu.ca>
with a message body of subscribe circle <first name> <last name>. To
unsubscribe from the list send a message to <listserv@post.queensu.ca> with
the words unsubscribe circle as the message body. DO NOT send subscription
or unsubscription requests to the list in general. There are hundreds of
people on the list, and it will only irritate a ton of people who have no
power to remove you from the list. Read the Mailing List FAQ
(http://qsilver.queensu.ca/~fletchra/Circle/list_faq.html) for more
information.
The CWG forums are available at:
http://cwg.lazuras.org/modules.php?name=Forums
The older and less active CircleMUD mailing list can be found here:
http://post.queensu.ca/cgi-bin/listserv/wa?SUBED1=circle&A=1
2.5. To what platforms has CircleMUD been ported?
2.5. To what platforms has tbaMUD been ported?
CircleMUD is very portable because it uses the GNU autoconf system, meaning you
TbaMUD is very portable because it uses the GNU autoconf system, meaning you
only need to type ``configure'' to have it automatically determine various
features of your system and configure the code accordingly. CircleMUD compiles
features of your system and configure the code accordingly. TbaMUD compiles
without changes under most BSD and SVR4 systems, including SunOS, Solaris,
Ultrix, IRIX, AIX, Linux, BSD/OS, HP/UX, and others.
CircleMUD has also been ported to various non-UNIX platforms. You can now
compile Circle under OS/2 2.x and 3.x with the OS/2 port of gcc, Windows using
Microsoft Visual C++ version 4.0 or 5.0, Cygwin, Borland (now Inprise) C++ 4.5,
TbaMUD has also been ported to various non-UNIX platforms. You can now
compile it under OS/2 2.x and 3.x with the OS/2 port of gcc, Windows using
Microsoft Visual C++ version 4.0 or 5.0, Cygwin, Borland (now Inprise) C++,
Watcom v.11, Cygnus GNU-WIN32, LCC, Macintosh with CodeWarrior, Amiga, and
Acorn RiscOS.
2.6. How can I submit code or areas for use with CircleMUD?
2.6. How can I submit code or areas for use with tbaMUD?
Stop by the Builder Academy. builderacademy.net 9091
Stop by the Builder Academy. builderacademy.net 9091 or visit the CWG forums.
2.7. How do I use a patch file and how can I make one?
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to change.
3. Compiling CircleMUD
3. Compiling tbaMUD
3.1. Why do I get many syntax errors with Sun's ``cc'' compiler?
Because Circle is written in ANSI C, and Sun's standard cc compiler isn't
Because tbaMUD is written in ANSI C, and Sun's standard cc compiler isn't
capable of compiling ANSI C code. You can try acc, Sun's ANSI C compiler,
but it costs extra money to get it from Sun so your sysadmin may not have
installed it. Most don't. The best solution is to get the GCC compiler
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3.2. Why do I get all sorts of errors with ``crypt'' functions and
header files?
(This information applies ONLY to Version 3.0 of the code.) CircleMUD
(This information applies ONLY to Version 3.0 of the code). TbaMUD
normally uses the UNIX crypt() function to enrypt players' passwords.
Because of export restrictions imposed by the U.S., some systems do not have
the crypt() function. ``configure'' will usually be able to figure out
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simply to use V3.0 instead. If you insist on using 2.20, go into the
Makefile and search for the comment next to ``SVR4''.
3.4. Every time I try to compile Circle (or any other piece of soft- ware)
3.4. Every time I try to compile tbaMUD (or any other piece of software)
under Linux, it gives me errors and says it cannot find include header
files in the linux/ and asm/ directories. What can I do?
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3.11. My compiler doesn't have ``strdup()'', what can I do?
Use Circle's built-in str_dup() function instead.
Use tbaMUD's built-in str_dup() function instead.
3.12. I am having trouble with my ``makefile'', what could be the problem?
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Thanks to Daniel Koepke for the above.
4. Running CircleMUD
4. Running tbaMUD
4.1. I typed ``autorun'' but then my terminal just froze.
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command `handle SIGPIPE nostop'
4.6. When I run Circle under Linux, it tells me ``gethostbyaddr: con-
4.6. When I run tbaMUD under Linux, it tells me ``gethostbyaddr: con-
nection refused'' when the MUD boots, and then dies. Why?
You need to make sure you have Networking and TCP/IP support compiled into
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``Networking support'' and ``TCP/IP support''.
4.7. When I run Circle under Windows, it tells me ``Winsock error
4.7. When I run tbaMUD under Windows, it tells me ``Winsock error
#10047'' when the MUD boots, and then dies. Why?
You need to configure TCP/IP networking from the Network Control Panel, even
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the drivers onto your hard drive.
4.8. When I run Circle under Windows, players can't rent---their
4.8. When I run tbaMUD under Windows, players can't rent---their
equipment is just dropped on the ground, syslogs don't work, so what
is the problem?
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patchlevel 12, you can fix it simply by manually creating the needed
directories:
CD \Circle30bpl11
CD \tbamud-3.51
cd lib\plrobjs
mkdir A-E
mkdir F-J