Windows version Release Notes

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Significant new features are denoted with a **

	Version 1.5

	Client:
		** Prop Animation
		The program now supports an animated prop effect.  This causes
		your avatar to automatically cycle thru up to 9 frames.
		
		To see and use prop animation, go into the Preferences dialog
		and make sure the "Prop Animation" checkbox is enabled.
		
		To make an animated prop, prepare each frame as an individual
		(44 x 44) prop.  Denote each frame that is to animate in the
		prop editor by checking the "Animate" flag on the PropEdit
		menu.
		
		When you put on each of these props (you may put on a maximum
		of 9 props) they will cycle in sequence.  You can combine
		animated and non-animated props, but you can only wear one set
		of animated props at a time (you can't have two cycles going at
		once).
		
		Props animate no faster than 3 frames per second (usually a bit
		slower due to overhead).
		
		People who are using versions of the Client older than 1.5
		won't be able to see you animations - you will appear to be
		wearing all the props simultaneously.  People using newer
		versions of the Client will either see you animating (if they
		have Prop Animation turned on), or they will see the first
		frame only (if they have Prop Animation turned off).
		
		The "Bounce" flag on the PropEdit menu allows you control the
		order the frames appear in.  If none of the frames are marked
		"Bounce" they will animate in foward order (e.g.
		1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4 etc.).  If any of the frames are flagged
		"Bounce", they will animate in forward followed by backward
		order (e.g. 1,2,3,4,3,2,1,2  etc.)  Bounce is appropriate for
		flapping wings and similar effects.
		
		** Extra Macros (via Shift/Control Function Keys) The Windows
		version of the Client supports extra macros.  Formerly, only 10
		macros can be recorded.  Now up to 58 can be recorded.  You can
		access the extra macros by using the normal function keys or by
		holding down the Shift and/or Ctrl keys while recording or 
		playing back the function key macors.

		This means that the F2 and F3 ae no longer used for show names
		or show hotspots. Atl+Ctrl is now used for show names. And 
		Ctrl+Shift is for show hotspot.
		

	Server:
		The server now accepts commands that are triggered by either 
		the apopstrophe or the backquote.  In other words, either 'page or 
		`page works.  This was done to simplify having to explain which
		symbol to use.

		** New Server Commands (some are explained in detail below)

		God Commands:			(accessible to the Server God only)
		'memberrooms [off]		Allows the god to enable the Member rooms feature.
		'recycle N				Sets the session ids (guest numbers) to recycle
								when they hit N.

		Member Commands:		(accessible to all registered users)
		'newroom [<title>]		Creates a new room, which is "owned" by the member.
		'password <str>			Specifies a password for entering a password
								protected room.
		'page <msg>				Sends a message to the wizards.
		'respond <msg>			Responds to the last ESP message.
		're <msg>				Responds to the last ESP message (same as 'respond)

		Room Owner Commands:	(accessible to room owners when they are in their room)
		'rdelete				Deletes the room.
		'rowner <username>		Tranfers ownership to someone else.
		'rname <title>			Renames the room.
		'rpicture <filename>	Changes the room picture.
		'rkick <username>		Kicks someone out.
		'runkick <username>		Cancels an 'rkick.
		'rpassword <str>		Assigns an entry password to the room.
		'rclose					Closes the room (bars entrance to all).
		'ropen					Opens the room.
		'rscripts on|off		Enables/Disables the use of Scripts.
		'rpainting on|off		Enables/Disables the use of Painting tools.
		'rguests on|off			Allows/Disallows Guests from entering.
		'rhide on|off			Shows/Hides the room on the user list.
		
		Wizard Commands:		(accessible to Wizards & Gods only)
		'repage <msg>			Responds to the last non-wizard who used 'page.
		'comment <ip> <text>	Adds a comment to a ban or track record.
		'trackip <min> <ip>		Tracks users logging in from a particular IP address.
		'kill <min> <name>		Kills a user, specifing an optional death penalty.
		'track <min> <name>		Tracks a user.
		'untrack <str>			Stops tracking a user.

		** Member-created Rooms
		If you wish, you may allow members to create their own temporary
		rooms. These feature makes the Palace server behave a little
		bit like IRC, where chatters can create their own channels.  To
		enable this feature, the server God should execute the command
		'memberrooms, which turns it on.  This feature is OFF by
		default.  Once enabled, registered users (Members) can create a
		new room using the 'newroom command.

		'newroom [name]
			This command  creates a new room with a default cloudy sky
			background. If you don't supply a name, the room will be named
			"John's Room" (or whatever your name is.  Once you've created a
			room, you become the "owner" (similar to channel op on IRC) and
			you may use all the subsequent command while in the room.  If
			the room empties, and you log off, the room will disappear.
		
		'rdelete
			This command deletes the room.  It's kind of rude to do this
			when there are people in the room, you probably should allow
			the room to disappear naturally.
		
		'rowner <name>
		   Allows you to transfer ownership of the room to someone else.
		
		'rname <name>
		   This command sets a new name (title) for the room.
		
		'rpicture <filename>
			This command sets a new background picture.  You may use any of
			the default palace pictures,  BAR.GIF, STUDY.GIF, BEACH.GIF,
			being among the most popular. Look in your Pictures directory
			to see the list.  If you'd like to use a custom picture of your
			own creation, you can, but only you (and your friends perhaps -
			if they have a copy) will be able to see it.  Everyone else
			will see black.
		
		'rkick <name>
			This command allows you to kick someone out of the room.  The
			person will be kept out for the remainder of their session, or
			until ownership is transferred.  Folks can get around this by
			logging off.  If you are having a real security problem, I
			suggest either using a password or closing the room (see
			below).
		
		'runkick <name>
		   Allows you to cancel the effects of a 'rkick.
		
		'rpassword <password>
			Allows you to deny entrance to the room except to those who know
			the password. When someone tries to get in, the server will
			deny access and request that the person type 'password <phrase>
			to get in.
		
		'rclose
			Closes (locks) the room.  Prevents access by anybody.  The owner
			may still come and go. If everybody leaves, the room
			automatically opens.
		
		'ropen
		   Opens the room.
		
		'rscripts on|off
		   Turns scripting on and off within the room.  Scripts are on by 
		   default.   
		
		'rpainting on|off
			Turns painting on and off within the room.  Painting is on by
			default.  The owner can do some painting (to make a sign) and
			then turn painting off to make the sign semi-permanent.
		
		'rguests on|off
		   This command allows you to deny access to Guests (non-registered 
		   users).
		
		'rhide on|off   (or 'runhide)
		   This command allows you to remove the room from the room list.  
		   Only wizards will be able to see it.
		
		Additional notes:
		
		All member created rooms will disappear if they empty out while
		the owner is logged off (this implies that they disappear if
		the server goes down).  If they are occupied, the owner is free
		to log off and log back on and will still retain ownership of
		the room.
		
		Normally, each member is allowed to create one (and only one)
		room at a time.  There are ways to get around this restriction
		however (have your friends make rooms and transfer the
		ownership to you).
		
		Here is a typical session which shows how to use these commands:
		
		'newroom                    (creates a new cloudy sky room called Jane's room)
		'rname House 'o Spuds       (renames the room)
		'rpicture SPIRAL.GIF        (supplies a new picture)
		'rpassword taterama         (closes it to all except my friends)

		** User Tracking
		To facilitate administration on larger servers, some new commands have
		been added to help keep track of abusive users.
		
		'track [<minutes>] <name>
		
			This command causes a message to be sent to the wizards, whenever
			this user signs on.  The tracking period normally lasts for 2 hours,
			unless a timeout period (in minutes) is provided.  This command
			only works if the user is online at the time it is issued.  Tracked
			users are listed when you do a 'banlist.

		'trackip [<minutes>] <ip-address>
			This command is similar to track, but you specify an IP address
			rather than a username.
			
		'untrack <str>
			This cancels the effects of either a track or an untrack.

		'comment <pattern> <comment>
			This command allows a wizard to annotate the entries in the
			banlist (the list of killed & tracked users that appears when
			use the 'banlist command).  The pattern is a unique string that
			is already in the record (typically the ip address or username).
			This is followed by the comment you wish to enter.
				
		Ban records now show who performed the kill & comments.

		Added Recycle Point for Guest numbers (session IDs).  Guest Numbers 
		recycle at 1000 by default.  See 'recycle N
		
		Hyphen is not allowed as first character in name.

		For most wizard/god commands which accept a user's name as an argument,
		the private chat target can be used to supply that argument.  For example,
		you can click on someone's head and type 'list to get the ip address of
		that person.

		Fixed bug with Room deletion.
		
		Added "No Spoofing" and "Allow Member Rooms" to server permissions dialog
		on Mac.
