*-/\- NOTICE -/\-*
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This  service is being presented  on an "as is"  basis, with  no guarantees or
warranties express or implied; the user is  hereby informed that the  operator
does not accept responsibility for any circumstances  such as may arise due to
usage of this system.

DWL Guidebook - Updated 7/09/89
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Dark  WasteLand, shortened to 'DWL', is a new  bbs/game system that is  in the
beta-test mode. Any errors should be reported to the staff running this system
immediately.

DWL, by all means, is a bbs that is meant to  be used  or  recreation and fun.
In no way does DWL or its creators intend to promote harm; merely a  source of
entertainment.  DWL may contain some violent language and may  not be suitable
for persons with a weak stomach or under the age of 13.

DWL has some basic rules that must be applied when using this system:

1) A user is only allowed ONE character per system.  If others are found, BOTH
   accounts will be  terminated; no questions  asked.  If it even is suspected
   that  you  are using  two different  characters, whatever  the reason, both
   characters will be terminated.  We believe in a justified system.

2) Avoid abusive or strong language when posting messages.  The staff is aware
   of the freedom of speech, but  please keep  all  harsh lanaguage limited to
   private messages in the E-Mail system.

3) If a person should happen to be killed during a battle, he/she is given the
   option to resurrect their character on the next call.

Other things to look for in the system usage:

Messages can be aborted with the spacebar, or any other key will prompt with a
(Cont/Quit?).  Q)uit will terminate  the output completely.  To pause the text
at any time, press S or CTRL-S.  To resume, hit any other key.

The Gear-Shifting mode  is a powerful tool  used during reading.  Pressing the
number keys  along top of your  keyboard will  slow the text  according to the
number pressed.  For example, #1 will slow  down to the slowest  output, while
#8,#9,#0 are the fastest speeds.  When  you first  sign on, your gear-shifting
mode will be turned off.  If you enter the U)ser Config in the Barracks, the
Gear-shifting mode can be switched on or off.


NOTE: This system was directed mainly towards the male species of users.  Most
quotes throughout the system refer to "he" and "him".  This format, in any
way, is not intended for the discrimination of sex.


Thanks to:

Mad Hacker, Ice, Hector, Child of Destiny, Dalamar, Macavity, Doctor Rug,
Bryan Lowery, and the rest of the users here who have helped me beta-test
the first versions Dark Wasteland.

Special Thanks to:

The staff of Nulfenstein Productions and Pinnacle Software.