`b y`Please enter a player name of 2-12 characters:
`b r`Please enter at least 2 characters.
`b g`You must enter at least 2 characters.
`b y`You must enter at least 2 characters. `b r`Duh! ;)
`b g`You have one more try to enter a code name of 2-15 characters!
`b y`Sorry, that alias is taken. `b r`Please try Again.
`b y`What is your gender? (`b g`M`b y`)ale (`b g`F`b y`)emale
Are you sure you wish to continue?
Please enter alias:
Sorry, that alias does not exist. Name is case sensitive.
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Dinar:
What is your gender? (M)ale (F)emale
`b g`Sorry, that alias does not exist.
To:
Sorry, that alias does not exist.
Chat: (*) All (1) Personal (2) Screen/Hold (3) Pausing (4) Rewind
Screen Calls Turned On - Messages will be sent to screen.
Screen Calls Turned Off - Messages will be put on hold.
Pausing Turned On - Must press "Y" to continue.
Pausing Turned Off - Auto advance messages.
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The Sysop has shelled to DOS
She/He will return in a few moments...
`b g`Current Player Alias:
`b g`This will delete Alias:
`b g`This will DELETE ALL PLAYERS AND RESET THE GAME. Continue?
All players are now deleted.
Please do so now if needed.
`b y`(`b g`Q`b y`) `b m`Quit Editor
Hit "Enter" to Send or Cancel Conversation.
`b c`[`b m`S`b c`]ave  [`b m`C`b c`]ancel
`b m`No messages.
`b r`From:`b g`
`b r`To:`b bl`
[`b m`R`b c`]eply [`b m`N`b c`]ext [`b m`D`b c`]elete [`b m`S`b c`]top
`b m`No more messages.
Leviathan's Reef Standings
Node  Sex  Knight                    Experience
`b w`Any Key...
`b m`[`b r`M`b m`] Menu  [`b r`Q`b m`] Quit
`b f r`There's no one else in the land!
`b r`  Blank to go through List
Lord
Lady
`w` / TO ALL
MoonChat Aliens from All Over the Galaxy
Node  Sex  Name                        Planet
Dread
Spiked
Punchline
Don't Wake the Sysop
Jacob's Ladder
Trekkie Tags
Phantom of the Catacombs
Fury
Rage
MoonDust's County Fair
MoonChat
`b bl`Last Reset:
`b c`Packing & Reindexing Database.
Reindexing High Scores.
Packing & Reindexing Messages.
Packing Chat.
Deleting All & Packing Multi-Node Messages.
Packing & Reindexing News.
`b r`Maintenance complete.
`b f r`UNREGISTERED! `b c `Please help your sysop register! ;)
`b m`Multi-Node Options: `b c`[`b r`*`b c`] Node Chatter
[`b r`#`b c`] List MoonChatters [`b r`!`b c`] MoonChat
`b m`Messages: `b c`[`b r`3`b c`] Write Messages [`b r`4`b c`] Look for Messages
[`b r`2`b c`] Terminate
"Who would you like to send a message to?" `b bl`asks Mercury.
Mercury takes off running to deliver your message!
"What would you like to say?" `c`asks Mercury. `w`(Blank line quits.)
-=-= `b m`LEVIATHAN'S REEF `m`=-=-
A great beast lurks in the depths of the sea.
Is there one who is so fierce to dare to stir him up?
His teeth are terrible, his scales are his pride. His sneezings are sparks
of fire. Smoke, as a seething caldron, emits from his nostrils.
When he rises up, the mighty are afraid. His name is Leviathan.
`c`[`b c`D`c`]are to Enter
`c`[`b c`S`c`]tandings
[`b c`F`c`]earfully Depart
The towne streets are just beginning to show signs of life.
Everyone stayed in their cottages, huddled in fear.
REEF
`b c`You look longingly toward the Reef. In the distance you see the deep
boiling like a pot. You know it's the great Leviathan churning the waters
with his wrath. Tomorrow is another day. Perhaps tomorrow you shall
lay him low. Today you shall remember the battle.
You are already registered!
Please enter the password given to you by Nannette:
`b bg`Please enter your BBS name EXACTLY as shown with key information:
`b bl`Please enter the SYSOP name EXACTLY as shown with key information:
`b bg`Please enter your first registration key number:
`b bl`Please enter your second registration key number:
`b w`Congratulations! You are registered!
Sorry, this is an invalid key. You are not registered.
Sorry, this is not the correct password.
RUNNING REGISTRATION FOR DATABASE!
`b r`Name of person to give credit to for registration. Optional:
Sysop Instructions:
`b m`[`c`1`b m`] Create CONFIG.CFG & SETUP.FIL files.
`b m`[`c`2`b m`] Install New or Upgrade
`b m`[`c`3`b m`] Enter Registration Key
[`c`4`b m`] Instructions on adding nodes after installation.
[`c`5`b m`] Reset Game. Delete all players & start over.
[`c`6`b m`] Uninstall the Entire Game! It stinks!! ;)
[`c`7`b m`] Quit
`b y`Edit the SETUP.FIL and enter your path and drop file names for each node.
Enter ONE LINE for each node: path & drop file name!
ALERT!!!! *IF* you copy your drop file into the running game's directory,
DO NOT ENTER the PATH, *just* ENTER THE DROP FILE NAME ONLY!
`b f r`You have selected to RESET this game! Continue?
`b f r`You have selected to UNINSTALL this game! Continue?
`b f r`Do you wish to DELETE the MOONCHAT files in the MOONCHAT directory?
Upgrade/Install Complete!
Do you use a fossil driver? (Y/N)
Changing to read-only
Changing to read-write
A Shining Star Software Standalone Game!
By Nannette Thacker `c`316-522-7829 316-522-7641 1:291/60 `b m`* FREQ
http://www2.southwind.net/~nannette * ftp.southwind.net users/n/nannette
`b f r`ALERT: We are about to create or make changes to your setup.fil
`b bl`If you make a mistake during install, you may edit setup.fil.
MOONCHAT is a new feature in Shining Star Software new programs and upgrades
which allows users in SSS games (future versions of existing games) to
CHAT with one another on-line, no matter which SSS games are being played.
PLEASE insert a PATH name for your MOONCHAT files to be used by all SSS games.
In new games and upgrades, use the same path.
If it doesn't exist, this directory will be created.
YOU CANNOT LEAVE THIS BLANK!!! PLEASE USE A MOONCHAT DIRECTORY!)
DIRECTORY NAME MUST NOT EXCEED 8 CHARACTERS!!
EXAMPLE: c:\doors\moonchat  (NO NO NO ENDING BACKSLASH!!!)
I SAID NO TRAILING BACKSLASH!!!
YOU CANNOT LEAVE THIS BLANK!!!!
OPTIONALLY, you may have ANSI and ASCII bulletins created.
PLEASE enter the path to your BULLETIN directory.
Leave BLANK if you don't wish to create bulletins.
The files: reefbull.ans and reefbull.asc will be created.
EXAMPLE: c:\bulletin  (NO NO NO ENDING BACKSLASH!!!)
Number of nodes (remote & local) :  `w`
What is the drop file path and name for node
File missing. You need a setup.fil. Please read docs about setup.fil.
Hit Enter to Continue.
Installation Procedure:
2. You'll need to know how many nodes you have.
3. You'll need to know if you're running with or without a fossil.
Most do. Fossils alleviate a lot of problems a sysop may have with games.
4. If you have a registration key, you may enter it at this time as well.
5. You'll need to know the path & name of your drop file:
ie: DORINFO#.DEF, DOOR.SYS, etc.
After filling in the blanks, this will create CONFIG.CFG & SETUP.FIL files.
NOTE: If you are running multinode & require different settings per node
BE SURE TO READ THE DOCS on setting up config files for multinode use.
Do you wish to continue? (Y/N)
Ok, thanks for reading.  Hurry back! <g>
Done!
`b f r`REGISTERED TO:
`b f r`THANKS TO:
`b f r`That person is not on-line right now!
`b m`Message Deleted.
[`b m`C`b c`]hat    [`b m`L`b c`]eave the Party
What do you have to say?
(S)ave  (C)ancel
Install new by typing: INSTALL CONFIG
Female
Male
`b m`News: `m`[`b r`T`m`]`b m`oday's Again `m`[`b r`Y`m`]`b m`esterday's
`m`[`b r`C`m`]`b m`ontinue `m`[`b r`C`m`]
`m`-=-= `b c`Towne Crier News `m`=-=-
`b f r`Invalid command.
`m`-=-= `b y`Ye Olde Apollo, Trusty Moneychanger `m`=-=-`b y`
(`b c`D`b m`) Deposit Dinar
(`b c`W`b m`) Withdraw Dinar
(`b c`X`b m`) Exit to the Streets
"How many dinar would you like to
deposit?"
withdraw?"
`b bl`(1 for ALL of it)
AMOUNT:
"Have a nice day anyway, then," says Apollo, the trustworthy old man.
"Done!" says the trustworthy old man, Apollo.
"Sorry, you don't have that much," says Apollo, the trustworthy moneychanger.
"Sorry, you don't have that much in your account," says ye old Apollo
Dinar In Pouch:
`c`   Dinar in Treasury:
ANSI ART by Joanna Watkins
[`b c`!`c`] MoonChat
You look eastward and see billows of smoke rising from the depths of the sea.
You realize the mighty Leviathan is chasing ships.
"Which one of our fine warriors would you like to challenge?"
Name or partial name or ENTER to go through list:
You shriek in terror as you depart the province.
You're in no condition to leave Hannah's Healing. Perhaps another day.
`b w`You have ANSI if you see this little smiley guy: `b c`
This game uses some ANSI. Do you wish to continue?
Sorry, maximum you can carry or have in the Treasury
is 2,000,000,000," sighs Apollo.
"Sorry, you cannot have more than 2,000,000,000 in your account," sighs Apollo.
"Sorry, you cannot carry more than 2,000,000,000," sighs Apollo.
Welcome back Warrior! It's nice to see you again today!
Warrior, you are seriously injured.
You need to remain at the Healers. Try again another day.
Mercury speeds to your call, `b c`"What would you like to do?"
`c`(`b m`1`c`) `b c`Send a message
`c`(`b m`2`c`) `b c`Check messages
`c`(`b m`3`c`) `b c`Page the Sysop
"See ya later!" `c`says Mercury as he swiftly departs.
[`b r`1`b m`] High Scores [`b r`2`b m`] Terminate
`b m`[`b r`*`b m`] Node Chatter
[`b r`#`b m`] List MoonChatters [`b r`!`b m`] MoonChat
[`b r`?`b m`] Help [`b r`%`b m`] Color Help
`m`-=-= `b c`Leviathan's Reef - `b w`Hannah's Healing `m`=-=-
The room is filled with mats covered with crisp, white sheets.
You hear moanings and groanings coming from several of the mats.
You know these are the wailings of those who have been seriously
injured in battle.
A beautiful wood nymph garbed in white enters the room.
A beautiful wood nymph flies on gossamer wings to your aid.
"It's nice to have you here for a visit," says Hannah.
"I always enjoy our visits," says Hannah.
"But you don't need any healing. Stay healthy!"
Hit Points:
Starfish...they can shake hands and poke each other in the eye at the same time!
If you see a shark fin swimming steadily toward you, don't start thrashing
around. Just swim steadily toward the shore saying, "JAWS was only a movie,
JAWS was only a movie..."
When on the Reef, don't flop around like a wounded fish! When a group of
sharks get together, look out! Feeding frenzy!
If you see a sea snake, you'd better back-paddle fast!
Only take the rough trails and ride the high tide when you possess an enchanted item.
Build up your attributes in all areas! You'll need them all.
Visit Eros...not only will your sweetheart benefit, but you will as well!
`c` -=-= `b c`Leviathan's Reef `c`=-=-
`b y`Mount Olympus
`b g`Amazonian Jungle
`b bl`The Reef
`c`=-=-
You see massive smoke coming up from the top of Mount Olympus.
Thunderings & lightenings fill you with a deep foreboding.
This is a time when the gods are petty and cruel.
Do you dare to challenge their powers?
You look up at the lush canopy of leaves and vines overhead.
You hesitantly step forward...many eerie things lurk in this jungle.
The water laps at the edge of the reef. You sniff the odor of
fish and salt in the air. Yes, today is a good day to explore
the depths of the sea. May Poseidon be generous on your quest!
(`b c`S`b m`) Swim in the `b c`S`b m`hallow Waters  `b m`
(`b c`S`b m`) Take the `b c`S`b m`mooth Path        `b m`
(`b c`P`b m`) Take Out Your `b c`P`b m`ouch
(`b c`R`b m`) `b c`R`b m`ide the High Tide          `b m`
(`b c`R`b m`) Forge the `b c`R`b m`ough Trails      `b m`
(`b c`Y`b m`) Look At `b c`Y`b m`our Stuff
(`b c`H`b m`) Hannah the `b c`H`b m`ealer            (`b c`X`b m`) E`b c`x`b m`it to the Towne
(`b c`S`b m`)mooth (`b c`R`b m`)ough (`b c`H`b m`)eal (`b c`Y`b m`)ou
`b m`Zeus comes foward with his lightening scepter.
`b r`"Leave this mountain and do not return until the Midnight dawns."
You are too worn out to continue today. Try again tomorrow.
`m`-!=!=! `b c`BATTLE `m`!=!=!-
`b w`blocks your path!
`b c`(`b m`A`b c`) `b m`Attack
`b c`(`b m`Y`b c`) `b m`Your Stuff
`b c`(`b m`P`b c`) `b m`Take Out Your Pouch
`b c`(`b m`R`b c`) `b m`Retreat!
`b c`laughs heartily! "Good show!"
You have defeated
You have earned
`b c`"Perhaps you can use this in your quests!" `c`says
`b c`You're handed a gift and `b r`
`b gy`You have been defeated by `b r`
`b gy`The last thing you see is the beautiful face of Hannah hovering over you
as you fade into a deep slumber.
Average             Per Battle:  Average   Advance   Price Per
You could use better armor!
Great armor!
You could use some work on your defence!
Good Defence! You blocked some of the blow!
Great Defence! You blocked most of the blow!
Your agility allows you to escape
You could use a better weapon!
Great weapon!
If only you had more dexterity!
A man garbed in a cloak of midnight approaches you.
Extending a boney finger toward the door, Sage utters,
You hear the sounds of many musical instruments through the
thick oak door. A quick clippity cloppity reveals Vixen, the Satyr.
You slowly push open the heavy door and hear a gentle
clip clop from the other side. A tall centaur comes to view.
`b w`"Sorry, only Humans are allowed in the Magus' Guild."
`b w`"Go away bean brain! Only Satyrs are allowed in the Rogue's Guild."
`b w`"Only Centaurs are allowed in the Warrior's Guild," `b c`informs Chiron.
`b w`"Great balls of fire! Another Magus! What be your pleasure?"
`b w`"Come in fellow Satyr. We will ROCK you!!"
`b w`"We are the Champions, my friend. Welcome warrior," `b c`grins Chiron.
-=-= `b m`Magus' Guild `m`=-=-
-=-= `b m`Satyr's Guild `m`=-=-
-=-= `b m`Warrior's  Guild `m`=-=-
(`b c`E`b m`)mbark on Quest (`b c`X`b m`) Exit
Level: Attributes Hit Pts: Dinar+/Exp:  Battles:  Exp:      Weap/Armor
(`b c`E`b m`) `b c`E`b m`mbark on a Quest
You used all of your quests for today!
`m`(`b c`A`m`) `c`Ask how many points to advance?
`m`(`b c`R`m`) `c`Request a Promotion
`m`(`b c`X`m`) `c`Exit
You are ready to attempt an advance.
"Not today. Try again tomorrow."
"So you think you are ready to advance," `c`says
Sage
Vixen
Chiron
Let us put you to the test.
escorts you down a long dark tunnel
takes you into a large chamber filled with other
Mugus'
Rogues
Warriors
and brings out a dreadful beast. `b c`"You may begin the test."
"You disgrace! Get out of here and don't show your face here again today!"
`c`MoonDust comforts you, `b c`"It's not whether you win or lose that counts,
it's how you play the
`m`Hannah flies into the chambers, `b m`"Loser, Loser, LOSER!"
"Let me heal you now!," `m`she giggles.
Perhaps you'd like to terminate and start over?
(`b r`T`b w`)erminate   (`b r`N`b w`)o, I'll play tomorrow.
-=-= `b c`Mercury's Messengers `c`=-=-
`b m`[`b r`R`b m`] Redraw
"Oh you poor thing!" `b m`sympathizes Hannah.
"I can heal you for
dinar per hit point."
(H) `b c`H`b m`eal All Possible
(P) `b c`P`b m`artial Heal
(X) E`b c`x`b m`it to the Towne
(X) E`b c`x`b m`it
"How many points would you like healed?" asks Hannah.
"Sorry, you don't have enough dinar for any healing," says Hannah with a sigh.
Hannah spreads a creamy ointment, the color of moonbeams, on your wounds.
Queen MoonDust gives you a bag with `b y`100 dinar `b c`-- your reward
for joining as her warrior to battle the beasts of the land.
Your Choice
`b c`(`m`1`b c`) Human
(`m`2`b c`) Satyr
(`m`3`b c`) Centaur
`c`Choice:
You have chosen Human. You belong to the Guild of the Magus.
You have chosen Satyr. You belong to the Rogue's Guild.
You have chosen Centaur. You belong to the Warrior's Guild.
Race          :
Gender        :
Location      :
Experience    :
Hits          :
Max Hits      :
Level / Rank  :
Weapon        :
Armor         :
Strength      :
Defence       :
Dexterity     :
Agility       :
Wisdom        :
Charisma      :
Romance       :
Potions Bought:
Sweetie Points:
Quests        :
Human
Satyr
Centaur
Dinar In Pouch    :
Dinar In Treasury :
Beast Battles     :
Olympus Battles   :
Player Battles    :
Player Wins       :
Mercenaries       :
Failed Level Raise:
Battled Leviathan :
Node              :
Pouch 1           :
Pouch 2           :
Pouch 3           :
Pouch 4           :
Pouch 5           :
Pouch 6           :
Pouch 7           :
Pouch 8           :
Yes
No
-=-= `b m`Attributes `m`=-=-
`c`Strength:  `b c`Affects how hard you hit in battle.
`c`Dexterity: `b c`Affects how often you hit or miss your opponent in battle.
`c`Defence:   `b c`Affects how much of the blow you can block in battle.
`c`Agility:   `b c`Affects how often you can evade your opponent's blow.
`c`Wisdom:    `b c`Affects the success of using the enchanted items you obtain
`c`            while on quests.
`c`Charisma:  `b c`Affects how well you are liked by the shopkeepers in the stores.
-=-= `b m`Race `m`=-=-
Human: `b m`In this land of mythical enchantment, the human's only
defense is his ability to learn to control the elements of the Earth.
He belongs to the Magus Guild. The human has learned that if you mix
a little of this and a touch of that, you can sometimes blow your
opponent to the next kingdom!
`c`Satyr: `b c`The Satyr is a god of the woods. He loves revelry, lechery
and mirth. He has the legs, tail and ears of a goat, and a torso and
head of a man. He belongs to the Rogue's Guild. In battle, the Satyr
uses a bit of woodland magic mixed with his musical prowess to
conquer his foes.
`b`Centaur: `b bl`The Centaur has the torso and head of a man, but the body
of a horse. In battle, the Centaur prefers a direct approach -- he
laughs his enemy full in the face -- and attacks head on and boldly.
He belongs to the Warrior's Guild. The Centaur prefers the use of
conventional weaponry in battle.
Strength Defence Dexterity Agility Wisdom Charisma
Accept this roll? (No to reroll)
`c`-=-= `b c`Delphi the Oracle `c`=-=-
`c`[`b c`F`c`]ree Advice
Get some free advice tomorrow. There are others waiting in line.
Pouch 1:
Pouch 2:
Pouch 3:
Pouch 4:
Pouch 5:
Pouch 6:
Pouch 7:
Pouch 8:
It costs 50 dinar to tell you about an item.
You don't have enough dinar.
Do you want to pay?
Which item?
That item is empty!
`c`-=-= `b c`Pouch `c`=-=-
(0 to cancel)
Which item would you like to use?
`c`-=-= `b c`MoonDust's Palace `c`=-=-
`c`(`b m`C`c`) `b c`Chat with MoonDust about your Strengths & Weaknesses
`c`(`b m`L`c`) `b c`Level Amount Averages
`c`(`b m`H`c`) `b c`Hall of Scrolls
`c`(`b m`M`c`) `b c`Hall of the Magus' Guild
`c`(`b m`R`c`) `b c`Hall of the Rogue's Guild
`c`(`b m`W`c`) `b c`Hall of the Warrior's Guild
`c`-=-= `b c`Aphrodite's Pub `c`=-=-
`c`(`b m`T`c`) `b c`Toga Party
`c`(`b m`A`c`) `b c`Arm Wrestle Hercules
`c`(`b m`A`c`) `b c`Arm Wrestle Zena
`m`(`b m`X`m`) `b m`Exit
Hercules seats himself at your table.
Zena seats herself at your table.
"So, you'd like to arm wrestle me? I'll wager you
"You don't have enough dinars."
You both lock hands together and Aphrodite shouts, "BEGIN!"
"Good show,
!" Aphrodite grins, as you take the lead.
"Come on,
!" Aphrodite grins, "Show some muscle!"
With a burst of strength
finally pushes your arm to the table!
"Thanks for the dinars!" says
"Of course the dinars will be given to the poor."
"You didn't look very buff anyway!" grins
Hercules.
Zena.
Any Key to Continue..."Q" to Quit
You chose to quit this quest.
This item can only be used on The Reef!
It crumbles in your hand and dissolves into dust!
`b f r`A sudden wind blows!
`b y`You find yourself back where you started.
YOU HAVE ENTERED VIA QUEST MODE!
IF YOU ARE CREATING & TESTING: we recommend you run tests in a UNIQUE
directory apart from the game that you are running LIVE on your BBS.
Create a unique directory and unarchive the zip and set it up as before.
If you want existing players in your test game, simply copy the players.*
files to your new test directory.
If you have run this in your live game, you can use #2 to delete your
character. But after all, if you have this test character in the LIVE
Version, it may not be fair to those who are playing the game.
Quest Mode gives you the ability to: View Quests that are loaded.
Delete Quests from the list.
Add Quests to the Quest Sets List.
To Activate the Quest Menu Items, load Reef under Quest Mode:
Reef Quest
If you are using Quest Mode to INSTALL/REMOVE Quests, when you are done
you can delete your character with #2 if you created a unique character.
If you used your sysop name to log in, you can just leave it in the game.
`c`[`b c`A`c`]sk about an Item
`c`[`b c`X`c`] Exit
`b m`Sysop Commands:
`b c`(`b m`1`b c`) `b m`View & Test Loaded Quests
`b c`(`b m`2`b c`) `b m`Load or Update a Quest Set
`b r`-- YOU MUST UPDATE IF NEW QUESTS ARE ADDED TO AN EXISTING SET!
`b w`Unzip the quest set in a UNIQUE DIRECTORY. Be prepared with path.
`b w`DO NOT PUT MULTIPLE SETS IN THE SAME DIRECTORY!!!!
`b w`EXAMPLE: c:\games\quests\sphinx"
`b w`       : c:\games\quests\bucc"
`b w`                         ^ or identifying name
`b m`Development Commands:
`b c`(`b m`3`b c`) `b m`Set Path to Test Quests
`b w`CURRENT PATH: `b g`
`b c`(`b m`4`b c`) `b m`Test Quest from Text File
`b c`(`b m`5`b c`) `b m`Create Encrypted file from Text File
`b c`(`b m`6`b c`) `b m`Test Quest from Encrypted File
`b m`(?) Instructions
`b m`(X) Exit
-=-= `b c`Eros' Potions `c`=-=-
'We have quite a selection of gifts. We will deliver the item to
your special someone for you. What is the name of the warrior?'
(`b c`1`b m`) See a List
(`b c`2`b m`) Ready to give name
(`b c`3`b m`) Ask to Visit the Upper Chambers Quest
(`b c`4`b m`) Nevermind
`c`(`b m`Y`c`) `b c`Your Stuff
`c`(`b m`S`c`) `b c`Standings
`c`(`b m`D`c`) `b c`Dungeon Quest
`c`(`b m`T`c`) `b c`Tower Quest
`c`(`b m`G`c`) `b c`Go to Your Chambers
`c`(`b m`C`c`) `b c`Chat with Aphrodite
`c`(`b m`Y`c`) `b c`Look at Your Stuff
`c`(`b m`S`c`) `b c`Warriors Standings
`c`(`b m`L`c`) `b c`Talk to Salmonilla, the Loan Shark
`c`(`b m`B`c`) `b c`Back Room Quest
`gy`-=-= `b w`Salmonilla, The Loan Shark `gy`=-=-
In a dark, dusty corner of the pub you see a cowled figure.
You approach cautiously... the cowled head raises and you shudder
as you see the creature's horrible facial features. Grinning at you
with a row of rotten teeth, you wonder if you should continue.
`gy`(`b m`1`gy`) Ask to Borrow Some Dinars
(`b m`2`gy`) Check on the Status of Your Loan
(`b m`3`gy`) Make a Payment on Your Loan
(`b m`4`gy`) Leave this Vile Man
-= `b bl`Your Chambers `bl`=-
`c`(`b m`H`c`) `b c`Hire A Mercenary
`c`(`b m`G`c`) `b c`Go To Sleep
`c`(`b m`L`c`) `b c`Leave Chambers
`b m`-=-= `b c`The Lottery `b m`=-=-
`b c`Apollo approaches you.
You have great strength. You should be able to hit hard in battles.
Your strength is average. For harder hits in battle, work on it.
Your strength is a hindrance to how hard you hit in battles.
Your charisma great. Eros will give you great trade-ins on weapons
and armor.
Your charisma is average, but for better weapon & armor trade-ins,
you could work on increasing it.
You aren't getting very good trade-ins on weapons & armor
with such low charisma.
With this much defence, you hould be very good at blocking your
opponent's blows in battle.
Your defence is fine, but if you increased it, you would be better
able to block your opponent's blows in battles.
With this lousy defence, you're probably getting hit full force with
every blow of your enemy's weapon!
Your agility is great and should allow you to avoid being hit in
battles.
You have average agility, but if you worked on it a bit more, you
could do better at avoiding being hit in battles.
You're probably getting hit in battles on every blow. If you work on
your agility, you can avoid this.
Your dexterity is great and you're probably hitting your opponent
in battles with nearly every blow!
You have average dexterity. Increase it if you want to do better at
consistently hitting your opponent in battle.
You're probably missing your opponents in battle quite a bit.
Improve your dexterity to have better hits.
You have great wisdom and will be successful at using the items
in your pouch!
Your wisdom is average. If you wish to be more successful at using
the items in your pouch, try to increase it.
You're not going to be very successful at using the items in
your pouch with such low wisdom.
Your weapon is below average for your level. Do not let
it get any lower or you will surely be defeated in battles.
Your weapon is hindering you from being successful in battles.
Your weapon is made for a baby! You will surely lose every battle!
Your weapon is average for your level.
Your weapon is above average for your level!
Your weapon is made for a CHAMPION! You will surely win every battle!
Your armor is below average for your level. Do not let
Your armor is hindering you from being successful in battles.
Your armor is made for a baby! You will surely lose every battle!
Your armor is average for your level.
Your armor is above average for your level!
Your armor is made for a CHAMPION! You will surely win every battle!
`b m`Continue?
(A) One
(B) Two
`b y`You don't have enough dinars for that many mercenaries.
(C) Nevermind
You may hire up to 2 mercenaries for one day.
Mercenaries will protect you from challengers.
Any challenger will have to battle your mercs first and won't
be allowed to heal in between battles.
`b y`A challenger your level will battle one of your mercs.
If a challenger is greater than your level, s/he will have to
battle your maximum number of mercenaries.
Challengers less than your level, will battle no mercs.
`b bl`You see a mysterious island in the distance. You may enter the island
in exchange for an orb.
`b g`You see a mysterious canopy floating down from the jungle heights.
You may step onto the canopy in exchange for an orb.
`b y`You don't have an orb. You sorrowfully stay behind.
Do you wish to enter for an orb?
`b r`You stay behind as the mysterious floating island disappears.
An orb mysteriously disappears.
`b w`You find yourself upon a huge mystical Island.
You feel the island slowly begin to move. It is rumored that
the island sits on the back of a massive, giant tortoise.
`b g`As the floating canopy lowers, you step upon it.
You feel the canopy slowly beginning to rise into the air again.
You look down to see the jungle floor getting smaller and smaller.
`b c`You see a building in the distance and decide to investigate.
`bl`-= `b bl`Floating Island of Dark Waters `bl`=-
Esther, the beautiful oceanid nymph, greets you.
Lydia, the beautiful wood nymph, greets you.
Erik, the handsome oceanid merman, greets you.
Newell, the handsome wood sprite, greets you.
`c`(`b m`1`c`) `b c`Hire A Mercenary
`c`(`b m`2`c`) `b c`Purchase a Tankard of Drew Brew
`c`(`b m`3`c`) `b c`Sneak a Kiss
`c`(`b m`X`c`) `b c`Exit
`g`-= `b g`Floating Canopy in the Jungle `g`=-
`b r`You stay behind as the mysterious floating canopy disappears.
`b y`    Needed for first-time install ONLY! You may edit setup.fil or
`b y`    config.cfg with a normal text editor IF NEEDED. See sysop1.doc for details.
`b y`    Select this if FIRST-TIME INSTALL or UPGRADE. Will EXIT on completion.
`b y`    To enter SYSOP MODE again if needed: Type: REEF SYSOP at DOS.
Please read SYSOP1.DOC for more details IF NECESSARY.
`b y`    You SHOULD NOT need to edit the files unless you have UNUSUAL settings.
`b y`    After completion of #2, your install should be COMPLETE!!!!