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After a time in the quiet, the Imagizine is now dusted off, and will
start coming out again. Hopefully monthly. This is an interactive
Imagizine, so your input is very much appreciated. To put something in
the Imagizine e-mail the Editor at Lunah at email.jimagica.net, and it will be put
into the following issue.
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* News
* Free Comment Arena
* Quotes
* Clans
* Houses
* Quests
* Building for Imagica
* Elections for Mayor of Teldar
* EXCLUSIVE inteview with Puff!
* Policy
* General Information
* Imagica Information
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After a long long wait it has finally become a reality. The
new update. I included an (almost) complete list of the most
obvious changes to all you players. If you have any questions
about it feel free to ask.
DG Scripts (mobs, objs en world):
---------------------------------
Command : N.A.
Function:
---------
With DG scripts we gain a lot of interactivity. It makes
builders able to write programs on mobs, objects and even
rooms. A lot of documentation is found of the DG scripts
homepage. An Imagica special version of the docs will be
made.
Enhanced Editor (mail, boards etc.):
------------------------------------
Command : In all message writing (mail, board, OLC)
Function:
---------
In the new MUD version resides the so-called 'Enhanced
Editor'. This functionality gives the ability to insert
delete, review etc. messages. Full help is provided
from within the MUD (in edit mode type : /h)
Better class diversity:
-----------------------
Command : N.A.
Function:
The complete class code is rewritten. Now it's much easyer
to add new classes.
Upkeep spells:
--------------
Command : score, cast (and other magic commands), stop
Function:
Spells have now got the abilty to request a certain amount
of mana, hit or move to sustain the effects. Imagine a
spell 'create light' which illuminates the room for
2 mana points each tick. The total amount of upkeep
can be seen with the 'score' command. The 'stop' command
can be used to stop an upkeep spell.
Weapon spells:
--------------
Command : wield
Function:
Wands and staffs which are wieldable and are wielded during
combat will automatically be used to cast spells at the
target. Some wands and staffs will be created with light
spells and unlimited usages to give magic users more power
in combat.
Enhanced weather system:
------------------------
Command : weather
Function:
The weather code is again rewritten to allow 4 different
types of climate and 4 different seasons for each climate.
Each combination has it's own effects. For builders, the
rooms are now extended to specify a climate.
Writing of notes:
-----------------
Command : write
Function:
Items of type 'note' can now be written on with items of
type 'pen' to write messages.
Saving of notes and mails:
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Command : N.A.
Function:
Every note and mail can now be saved in houses and rent.
Stricter House rules:
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Command : N.A.
Function:
The new code will enforce the standing houserules better.
It will keep good track of the number of objects stored
in houses and will not permit any exession of it.
House payment commands :
------------------------
Command : house
Function :
The house command for players has been greatly extended.
Players can now pay rent for their houses themselves by
typing : house pay. With : house info players can display
all kinds of statistics about their house.
Extra wear positions :
----------------------
Command : wear
Function:
Five new wear positions have been added. These are :
nose, knees, elbows, ears and eyes.
Equipment position saving while renting and quitting in houses:
---------------------------------------------------------------
Command : rent, quit
Function:
Equipment will automatically return on the worn position
it was in while quitting in a house or renting. Even
objects in objects will be remembered.
Multiple equipment location occupation:
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Command : hold, wield, grab, wear
Function:
It is now possible to find equipment which occupies more
than one equipment space. Builders can specify this in
the world file.
Alignment in prompt:
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Command : prompt, display
Function:
This will output your alignment in the prompt.
MaxMove & MaxMana E mob commands:
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Command : N.A.
Function:
Builders now have the ability to set maxmove and maxmana
on mobiles.
Better exp handling:
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Command : N.A.
Function:
Experience is better distributed amongst group members and
while playing solo.
Lost'o standard texts changed:
------------------------------
Command : Several
Function:
Guess ;)
Exit passage texts:
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Command : N.A.
Function:
It is now possible for builders to add passage texts to exits
which will be displayed while going through an exit.
Race dependent class selection:
-------------------------------
Command : N.A.
Function:
Not all race/class combinations are valid anymore. This eliminates
the possibility to create useless characters.
Back option during character creation:
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Command : N.A.
Function:
It is possible to go back a screen in character creation.
'trapzap' skill:
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Command : N.A.
Function:
This thieves skill can be used to disable traps.
Better saving throws:
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Command : N.A.
Function:
All saving throws are now individual for every class. Thanks
to Cestus for this great job.
New offensive spells:
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Command : NYS
Function:
A couple of new ligth spells are developed for use in magic
weapons. A list will follow soon.
Marry and divorce commands:
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Command : mary, divorce, score
Function:
Level 98 and up can now marry and divorce players with the appropriate
commands. Players can see wethere they are married using the score
command.
Ability to use 'mail clan' to send mail to the entire clan:
-----------------------------------------------------------
Command : mail clan
Function:
This is usefull to mail a message to all of your clan members. This
command can only be used on your own clan for spamming reasons.
Speak (language) support:
-------------------------
Command : speak, lsay, say
Function:
You can now practice languages. With 'speak' you can select your
default language to use. The language will be used only with the
'say' command. To return to the common language type : speak normal
Haggle ability for shops
------------------------
Command : haggle
Function:
This will try to cut you a nice deal on the shopkeepers
prices. Beware though, if you ask too much, or if the
shopkeeper doesn't like you he might refuse to deal
with you for a while. This won't work on all shopkeepers.
Compass:
--------
Command : compass
Function:
This will display a 'compass' showin all exits is this room in a
semi graphical manner.
Buried items will corrode every tick:
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Command : dig, bury
Function:
Any buried object will now receive damage every tick it is buried.
Advanced key handling functions:
--------------------------------
Command : N.A.
Function:
Keys have been extended. It is now possible you encounter keys which
disapear after beeing used a couple of times or when dropped or just
in a certain time. Builders can specify how key decay should be handled.
Religion (Needs definition):
----------------------------
Command : N.A.
Function:
Religion is partially implemented but this is for the next update.
Spells/skills on object vnum :
------------------------------
Command : N.A.
Function:
Some spells can only be used/practiced once a specified object is
in your posession.
Illusion mobs and objects :
---------------------------
Command : N.A.
Function:
There is a possibility you encounter certain objects and/or mobs
which are only a figment of your imagination. They look real but
don't do anything.
Extended helpfile :
-------------------
Command : help
Function:
As you will see, the helpfile got a complete overhaul from Cestus.
He added new commands, color and made it look better than it has ever
been ! Again thanks to Cestus for this great job.
World changes :
---------------
Command : N.A.
Function:
Loads of bugs fixed and some new additions to the world. More details
will follow ! (Thanks to Mender)
And lots and lots more bugfixes and preparations for the next
update.
Greetings,
Aragorn
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I feel the eternity in my back
And the years passing by
I don't care about the World
Or the weight of these years inside me
I can feel my power growing
As the dusk murders the day
And as the darkness of all
World Turns into my own...
I wake up every night
Feeling the night inside me
I'm the darkness I'm the evil
I can't run away of my sin
It's burning taste on my throat
Keeps giving me pleasure and pain
My innerself cry in despair
As my tears fall as rain...
The Devil is my Lord
The Evil is my soul
The shadows are my haven
My feelings are cold as stone
As my heart cracks down in blood
And this wound that hurts me so bad
Feel my eyes reaching the unknown
And the cold touch of Death
Lady Death, my sweet lady
Give-me your so wished bless
Let me lie in your arms
Let me get my rest
But I know I can never rest
Through out eternity I roam
Hiding in shadows breeding in madness
I'm the reaper of Souls...
Submitted by: Raziel
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"It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent
of your own ignorance."
Cestus
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Sentinels of Soraya
It started some time ago. After that her younger sister Soraya had
explored the world and been killed for her innocence, Disa wanted to
make sure things like that never happend again. She travelled around the
world to educate people who wanted to know things, and to help people
who wanted help. Because she could do more with more persons than alone,
she had the idea to raise a clan. Her friend Arwen heard of this idea
and helped her start the clan.
They started to explore the world and help people in need. Sometimes
they returned to their home village, but most of the time they were on
the road. They helped a lot of people and still do.
Because of this the friendship grew bigger and they were inseperable.
They
always went together and taught people new things. They also learned a
lot
themselves.
If you need more information just ask one of us or go to:
http://members.dencity.com/sentinels
if you want to join then ask or mail
Disa ----> Disa at email.jimagica.net
Arwen ---> Petra at shoenix.net
Clan E-mail ---> Sentinels_of_Soraya@hotmail.com
(Thanks to Arwen for writing the story)
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As you might know there are currently elections going on for who will be
Mayor of our prime city, Teldar. If you haven't voted yet, do so! You can
vote either in favor for or against a candidate. Submit your vote by mudmail
to Plymptoon.
The candidates are as follows:
Devil
Freya
Pater
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Mysterious strangers shaping the world?
The world is static, small changes sometimes occur. But often
wandering travelers discover new areas no one has never gone
before.
Sometimes whole towns and cities suddenly emerge from places
where there was nothing before. Another example that the world
of Imagica is both fascinating and mysterious.
Some people have rumoured about strangers walking the lands
of Imagica, rumoured to have the power of changing and
literally shaping the world to their liking. Some of those
sudden new discoveries in the world are even tributed to the
workings of these mysterious strangers.
After some research we have concluded that these strangers are
representatives of the Gods, sometimes mortal and sometimes
immortal. Their goal is to expand the world, to create new
towns, cities, valleys, forests, areas and much more.
Shortly later arrived a messenger from the God Random. It was
this messenger who brought over a message:
"Mortals, I call out to you. We are expanding your world. We
need designers for this, mortals who are willing to insert
time and effort into the creating of new places, beings and
realities.
Let those interested in expanding the world, call to the God
Random."
Those interested can mail Random at: Random at email.jimagica.net
John Grudge,
Reporter of the Imagizine.
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For the players who are spending a lot of time in Imagica there
is the possibility of buying a home. This home will be created
according to your own description, and will be your retreat
from a day playing in the world of Imagica.
Owners of a house don't have to travel to receptionists or cryo-
genists, but instead travel to their own house and can quit
in there.
Advantages of owning your own house are:
1)Having your own house might improve roleplaying.
2)Instead of paying the rent each time you quit, you pay a
monthly rent to the rentmaster.
3)Having a private room to talk or sleep in.
4)Being able to quit faster, instead of having to travel to a
receptionist everytime.
For more information concerning the rules for owning a house,
and the way of requesting your own house, contact Random at:
Random at email.jimagica.net
(Thanks to Random for this input)
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There has been rumors regarding dragons being seen over Imagica. Farmers
have
problems findings there animals dead, and crops burnt down. A mysterious man
has
walked around asking questions regarding these dragons.
After some further research from my (Lunah's) side I found out that this man
is
Galad, the DragonSlayer. This man has been hunting this dragon herd for
years,
always showing up a moment too late.
Now, he is finally in time for this, and he summons all brave enough to go
with
him out on a dragon hunt. The one who brings him the heart of the master of
the
herd will be highly rewarded.
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Lunah: Thank you for doing this interview with me Puff. Could you please
describe yourself to our readers?
Puff: I'm a very female dragon.
Lunah: Tell me, Puff. You have been in Imagica almost from the start I
assume. Therefore you must know our Producers, Hero and Aragorn pretty
well. What would you say about them?
Puff: Boy, these producers are smart.
Lunah: Hmm.. Well.. You must have noticed SOMETHING with them, right?
Puff: If you want to know something, don't ask one of the producers.
Lunah: *silence*
Puff: My god! It's full of stars!
Lunah: Well.. As a final question. After all your experience on Imagica,
do you have a good advice to give to our readers?
Puff: Don't tease the gods or they will do things to you.
(Thanks to Puff for her co-operation)
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For everyone that hasn't read the Imagica policy! READ IT! You can read
our policy at either the Homepage www.jimagica.net or by typing "policy"
when you are playing. If you play Imagica you are obligated to behave
by the simple rules that are stated in the policy. All the "rules" are
made to keep playing Imagica fun.
(Thanks to Cestus for this input)
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To unsubscribe yourself from this magazine, thus you don't want to
receive this magazine anymore then. Just mail to listserv at email.jimagica.net with
"signoff
mortals" in the body and you will automatically be removed. This means
however
that you will also be removed from the mortal mailinglist.
For all people that have missed/lost old issues, and want ro read them.
All the old issues as well as the current issue can be found on the
Imagica homepage at www.jimagica.net.
If you are having any kinds of problems (troubles) with another person
playing
Imagica. (Harassing, speaking foul language, etc) then please contact Cestus
via
mud-mail or E-Mail so that he can take the appropiate actions against that
person.
Remember, all players are actual real-life people behind a computer, so
treat them
as you would like to be treated yourself. E-Mail addresses can be found
below
(In the Imagica Info).
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Imagica Homepage - https://jimagica.net
Mud Address - jimagica.net (port:4000 or 119)
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E-Mail Aragorn (Producer) - Aragorn at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Hero (Producer) - Hero at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Mender (Co-prod) - Mender at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Venice (Co-prod) - Venice at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Radagast (Director) - Radagast at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Random (Director) - Random at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Cestus (Gaffer) - Cestus at email.jimagica.net
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Gods:
Aragorn - God of Balance
Hero - God of Balance
Mender - God of Life
Venice - God of Death
Radagast - God of Elements
Random - God of Darkness and Light
Cestus - God of War
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Clan Homepages:
Daggers Of Destiny (DOD) http://go.to/daggers
WARlock clan (WAR) http://www.fictional.net/warlock/war.htm
Army of Darkness and Death (ADD) http://www.casema.net/~vriens/clan/
Defenders Of Justice (DOJ) http://www.angelfire.com/games/paternoster/
Sentinels of Soraya (SOS)
http://www.geocities.com/sentinels_of_soraya
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Clan E-Mail contacts:
Daggers Of Destiny (DOD) - Baszheijden@hotmail.com
WARlock clan (WAR) - Gimby@hotmail.com
Army of Darkness and Death (ADD) - Vriens@Casema.net
Defenders Of Justice (DOJ) - Pater@studenten.net
Sentinels of Soraya (SOS) - Sentinels_of_Soraya@Hotmail.com
The following clans are registered :
# CLAN CLAN LEADER CLAN REPR. #MEMB
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[ 1] [The Daggers Of Destiny ] [Destiny ] [Devl ] [ 14]
[ 3] [The Warlock Clan ] [Sparhawk ] [Freya ] [ 9]
[ 4] [Army of Darkness and Death ] [Gandalf ] [Dunga ] [ 17]
[ 5] [The Gothic ] [Mender ] [Aragorn ] [ 4]
[ 6] [Defenders Of Justice ] [Pater ] [Elrond ] [ 14]
[ 7] [Sentinels Of Soraya ] [Disa ] [Arwen ] [ 13]
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