Building


Before Building
So you want to build on Chaos?
Before you try to build, you must meet some prerequisites.
•    Have a Lv200 or higher character (The imms have to know you)
•    Willing to finish an area
•    Have some ideas for an area (nothing X-rated)
•    If you don't know how to build, willing to learn

To get access to building
Get in touch with Dalkathas regarding building. If you are approved, you'll be assigned a vnum block. They will usually tell you what to do and who to get in touch with.
Be sure to read the Chaos builders' and OLC guide documents, even if you know how to build. They have the basics of building as well as specific details on eq stats, etc.

Other stuff
Most of the imms and players who can build don't mind getting asked questions about building. The details of building in this mud will be explained to you by the imm in charge.


Building Guidelines


Some Starting Hints
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Plan out your area on paper before writing it out. Check the mud to see if that area is already in place or something similar. Map out your area, then place the mobs and items BEFORE you start writing the area. Think before you write. Read through this document, and try and figure it out. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask IMMs online. Try and have yours as close to 100 rooms as you can, since we use 100 roomed slots. Let your imagination run wild and remember to place exits in the long description, including doors. While writing your area, have a previously written and debugged area nearby so you use it as a reference. Common editors used for basic area creation are Sirrak and Make Zones Fast <mzf> note that mzf sometimes leaves bugs in doors and you need to check them well. Sirrak runs the flag values together for example 1|2|4 would come out as 7 in sirrak. It is a little messy. Hopefully soon we will have an area editor of our own. Mob programs and room progs and extra flags not standard have to be added in a text editor. The .are file must be opened in a text editor and modified from there. Usually once its opened you cannot open again in mzf or sirrak though so be sure you are ready.  Edit Pad and UltraEdit are some good text editors for making areas because you can have multiple files open at once, but most standard text editors will work.

•    Tip: Avoid using tabs because the mud doesn't read them right.
•    Tip: If you have an area that just isn't reporting errors and your 99.999% sure its correct and it still won't come up, save it in DOS and try again.
•    Tip: DON'T RUSH. Take your time and make a descent area with good room descriptions and clean spelling. Use a spell check.
•    Tip: If you don't know what you are doing try to make an area without mob programs at first until you learn better how to build. It makes for less bugs and problems.
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Overview of Areas for Chaos
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An area is one piece of the world. Each area is defined in a separate file. All of our area files have the extension '.are'. Areas are what make the game special, sure the gods help, but it is the areas. Please keep your areas original. Use good and proper english and try and spell check your area before sending it in. Remember the world is a magical one, where technology was not really developed. So please keep the machine guns, grenades, lasers, etc out.

Sections
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An area file containes the following sections:
#AREADATA
#HELPS
#MOBILES
#OBJECTS
#ROOMS
#RESETS
#SHOPS
#
#S
An area is a collection of all the sections start with #AREADATA until the next #AREADATA. All of our area files contain just one #AREADATA section, which is at the top of the file.




Building - Mobiles Section


These are the mobs in your area. It is here that a lot of the character of your area comes out.
This is the most important section to those players who walk around with brief on. The syntax
of this section is:
#MOBILES
#<vnum:number>
<keywords:string>~
<short-description:string>~
<long-description:string>
~
<description:string>
~
<act-flags:number> <affected-flags:number> <alignment:number> S
<level:number> <hitroll:number> <armor:number> \
<hitnodice:number> d <hitsizedice:number> + <hitplus:number> \
<damnodice:number> d <damsizedice:number> + <damroll:number>
<gold:number> <bodyparts: 0 >
<position:number> <position:number> <sex:number>
#0
The 'vnum' is the virtual number of the mobile. It's unique.
The 'keywords' are words which can be used in commands to identify the mobile. Try not to
use names of existing players, they won't be able to log back on if there is a mob with the same
name. This entry ends with a tilde (~), there is no space before the tilde, it is immediatly attached
to the last keyword. Don't use color in your keywords !!!
The 'short-description' is the description used by the 'act' function and other functions to
identify the mobile. It's used in fight like:
The beastly fido <*> NUKES <*> you! <sh. desc: the beastly fido> It's also used in actions.
This entry ends with a tilde (~), there is no space before the tilde, it is immediatly attached to the
end of the short-description.
The 'long-description' is the description used when a character walks in the room and the
mob is visible. The long-description is followed by a tilde (~) on a new line.
The 'description' is the longest description. It is used when a character looks at the mobile.
The description is followed by a tilde (~) on a new line. If for whatever reason your mob has no
description (*sniff*) you still need to place the tilde (~).
The 'act-flags' define how the mobile acts.
ACT flags:
ACT_IS_NPC 1 /* Auto set for mobs */
ACT_SENTINEL 2 /* Stays in one room */
ACT_SCAVENGER 4 /* Picks up objects */
ACT_AGGRESSIVE 32 /* Attacks PC's */
ACT_STAY_AREA 64 /* Won't leave area */
ACT_WIMPY 128 /* Flees when hurt */
ACT_PET 256 /* Auto set for pets */
ACT_TRAIN 512 /* Can train PC's */
ACT_PRACTICE 1024 /* Can practice PC's */
ACT_ASSIST 4096 /* Mob has a higher assist chance*/
ACT_SHELTER 8192 /* Mob is Sheltered from stealing, blind and crit. */
ACT_REPAIR 16384 /* Blacksmiths */
ACT_NOSUMMON 65536 /* can't be summoned */
ACT_NOASSIST 131072 /* wont assist */
ACT_NOSCAN 262144 /* wont show up on scan */
ACT_NOSHOOT 524288 /* can't be shot */
Use 4096 on guards, bodyguards...
The 'affected-flags' define more attributes of the mobile.
Affected flags:
AFF_BLIND 1
AFF_INVISIBLE 2
AFF_DETECT_EVIL 4
AFF_DETECT_INVIS 8
AFF_DETECT_MAGIC 16
AFF_DETECT_HIDDEN 32
AFF_SANCTUARY 128
AFF_FAERIE_FIRE 256
AFF_INFRARED 512
AFF_CURSE 1024
AFF_REFUGE 2048
AFF_POISON 4096
AFF_PROTECT 8192
AFF_SNEAK 32768
AFF_HIDE 65536
AFF_SLEEP 131072
AFF_CHARM 262144
AFF_FLYING 524288
AFF_PASS_DOOR 1048576
AFF_STUN 2097152
AFF_SUMMONED 4194304
AFF_MUTE 8388608
AFF_WATERBREATHING 16777216
AFF_CHAMELEON 33554432
AFF_DETECT_CHAMELEON 67108864
AFF_HASTE 134217728
AFF_ENTANGLE 268435456
AFF_DETECT_GOOD 536870912
AFF_DETECT_DOOR 1073741824 *Need this to see hidden doors*/
The 'ALIGNMENT' of the mobile ranges from -1000 to +1000. Keep in mind that certain
spells ('protection' and 'dispel evil') give characters fighting evil monsters an advantage, and that
experience earned is influenced by alignment.
The literal letter 'S' must be present after the alignment. In the original Diku mob format, 'S'
stands for simple. Merc supports only simple mobs, so the 'S' is redundant. It is retained not
only for compatibility with the Diku format, but also because it helps the server report errors
more accurately.
The 'LEVEL' is a number from 1 to 999.
ARMOR CLASS, DAMROLL, and HIT ROLL number are now automatically asigned by
the mud itself. If you leave them as 0's the mud will add the correct values for you.
HITPOINTS FOR MOBILES:
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0d0+0 is what most area editors put in as default for hps. They leave it blank but thats ok coz
that is what we use. To make a mob have more or less hps for its level u can adjust the last
number accordingly.
ex.
0d0+5 would make a mob with more hps than usual
or
0d0+1
ect...
ex.
0d0-5 would make a mob with less hps than usual
or
0d0-2
ect...
    The 'GOLD' is the among of money the mob will carry. You can be assured this will be
looked at very carefully before opening your area. We try to keep money relative low so we
don't have to keep inventing ways to reduce money in your accounts (like outrageously
expensive repair systems). Also PLEASE don't give money to animals like dogs, cats, bears and
such, neither to man-eating plants (nor woman-eating plants).
 
The 'BODYPARTS' section is used to determine which body parts can be chopped off
of a mob. This helps to prevent arms from being chopped off of a snake and the like.
The values for this position are:
 

BODY_NONE 0
BODY_ALL 1
BODY_ARM 2
BODY_LEG 4
BODY_HEAD 8
BODY_TENTACLE 16
BODY_TAIL 32
BODY_FIN 64
BODY_WING 128
BODY_CLAW 256
BODY_HORN 512
BODY_ANTENNA 1024
BODY_HEART 2048
BODY_PETAL 4096
BODY_LEAF 8192
Put a 0 for 'position' and 'position', these values are not read by the Mud.
SEX:
NEUTRAL 0
MALE 1
FEMALE 2
As an example, I will use a mob that is in the githzerai castle.
#15012
githzerai trainee~
A githzerai trainee~
A githzerai is here training in the art of death.
~
This githzerai is covered in scratches. He obviously doesn't want to end up
like the blood stains on the ground. He stands on guard waiting for you to
make your first move.
~
1|2|64 4|32|512 -1000 S
41 0 0 0d0+0 0d0+0
10000 0
8 8 1
A last word on mobs. Since we don't read the experience from file, we
calculated it when they are loaded. The xp's will be computed on the level,
hp's, damroll, hitroll. Also, depending on objects carried by the mob, we
increase or decrease some fields like hp, armor, etc. If you give a great
item to your mob, these stats will grow up like the applies on object are
numerous and hot. Ex: a mob with an amulet of walk, with an APPLY_MOVE of
250, will see his hp increase by level*250. We use this to make eq harder
to get.
The last mob in your area needs to end with a '#0' on a new line.



Areadata Section


The #Areadata Section
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The syntax of this section is:
#AREADATA
Name {<level range>} <builder name> <area name>~
Builders <builder name>~
VNUMs <lowest vnum> <highest vnum>
Recall 3001
Security 2
Levels <minimum area list level> <maximum area list level>
Repop <message>~
Norecall <message>~
Sname <short name of area>~
End
Name:
The <level range> is a suggested level range for players. <builder name> is the name of the person building the area. <area name> is the name of your area which will be displayed in the area list. You have to end this entry with a tilde (~), there is no space before the tilde it appends directly to you area name.

Builders:
Originally this was used for olc but since we don't have olc yet its usually used for putting in the name of the builder who worked on the area. Especially if it is an area you are converted which was done by someone else originally. You would keep the original creator's name in the Name: section and put your own under builder. This section is optional.

VNUMs:
Here you enter the lowest vnum and the highest vnum of your area separated by a space. These are used for the arealist command so imms can see what areas are located where.

Recall:
Put the number of the room you want people to end up at when they void or quit out at a no_save spot here. Common places are 1400 which is twilight and 3100 which midgaard. You could use other locations but PLEASE no aggro or dangerous ones. Hometown recall rooms are suggested.

Security:
2, this ensures that when the area gets loaded for imms to check out before it gets linked that nobody can steed or teleport in here. Whoever links the area will change this value to 1 later.

LEVELS:
These two levels represent the constraints that are used to show areas when a player types in "areas <level". The level they type in is compared to the two levels and if it falls in between them the area is displayed.

Repop:
This is an optional message that will appear only in your area. If you want to use the default repop message then omit this section.

Norecall:
This is an optional norecall message that will appear only in your area. If you want to use the default norecall message then omit this section.

Sname:
For the spell sense object, also used in random items generated. When someone uses the spell this is the information it will show. Just the short name of the area. Example: Sname Midgaard~

End:
This marks the end of this section. Please add 4 empty lines before the proceeding to the next section, it makes the area more readable.

Example:
#AREADATA
Name { 70 80} Chao Yadda Yadda~
Builders Chao~
VNUMs 10900 10999
Recall 3001
Security 2
LEVELS 70 70
Repop Doh its going to repop!~
Norecall Crap you can't recall!~
sname Yadda Yadda~
End



Building - Objects Section


These are the items that the people who journey through you area will keep
and use, it is best to think up good descriptions for them. Remember to balance
these items with those that already exist. The syntax of this section is:

    #OBJECTS
    #<vnum:number>
    <keywords:string>~
    <short-description:string>~
    <long-description:string>~
    ~
    <item-type:number> <extra-flags:number> <wear-flags:number>    
    <value-0:number> <value-1:number> <value-2:number> <value-3:number>       
    <weight:number> <cost:number> <level-lock:number>
    F <anti-class:number>
    R <anti-race:number>
    E
    <keyword:string>~
    <description:string>
    ~
    A
    <apply-type:number> <apply-value:number>
    #0

  The 'VNUM' is the virtual number of the object.
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  The 'KEYWORDS' are words which can be used in commands to identify the object.
Don't use color here !!!
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  The 'SHORT-DESCRIPTION' is the description used by the 'act' function and
other functions to identify the object.  The first character of the short-
description should be lower case, because this description is used in the
middle of sentences.  The short-description is followed by a tilde (~), there
is no space before the tilde, it is attached immediatly to the short-desc.
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  The 'LONG-DESCRIPTION' is the description used when a character walks in the
room and the object is visible lying on the floor.  The long-description is
followed by a tilde (~), there is no space before the tilde, it is attached
immediatly to the long-description.

  This is followed by a tilde (~) on its own on an empty new line.
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The 'ITEM-TYPE' is the type of the item.

Item types:
 ITEM_OTHER                       0   - use it for components -
 ITEM_LIGHT                       1
 ITEM_SCROLL                      2
 ITEM_WAND                        3
 ITEM_STAFF                       4
 ITEM_WEAPON                      5
 ITEM_TREASURE                    8
 ITEM_ARMOR                       9
 ITEM_POTION                     10
 ITEM_FURNITURE                  12
 ITEM_TRASH                      13
 ITEM_CONTAINER                  15
 ITEM_DRINK_CON                  17
 ITEM_KEY                        18
 ITEM_FOOD                       19
 ITEM_MONEY                      20
 ITEM_BOAT                       22
 ITEM_CORPSE_NPC                 23   
 ITEM_FOUNTAIN                   25
 ITEM_PILL                       26
 ITEM_PORTAL                     27
 ITEM_LADDER                     29
 ITEM_BOW                        31
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The 'extra-flags' describe more attributes of the object.

Extra flags:
 ITEM_GLOW                          1
 ITEM_OWNER                         2
 ITEM_DARK                          4
 ITEM_LOCK                          8
 ITEM_HIDDEN                       16
 ITEM_INVIS                        32
 ITEM_MAGIC                        64
 ITEM_NODROP                      128
 ITEM_BLESS                       256
 ITEM_ANTI_GOOD                   512
 ITEM_ANTI_EVIL                  1024
 ITEM_ANTI_NEUTRAL               2048
 ITEM_NOREMOVE                   4096
 ITEM_INVENTORY                  8192
 ITEM_TRAPPED                   32768
 ITEM_LORD                      65536
 ITEM_BURNPROOF                131072
 ITEM_ACIDPROOF                262144
 ITEM_FROSTPROOF               524288
 ITEM_LIGHTPROOF              1048576
 ITEM_BLANK                   2097152
 ITEM_NODEFLAG                4194304
 ITEM_WARD                  268435456
 ITEM_NO_SELL               536870912
 ITEM_OILED                1073741824

  If you set a portal to be ANTI_RACE or ANTI_CLASS, then that race or class can
not pass through that portal.
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  The 'WEAR-FLAGS' describe whether the item can be picked up, and if so, what
bodily locations can wear it.  The 'TAKE' (1) flag is VERY important, most items
need it !!!  However if you create signs, altars, or other large and heavy stuff
you might not want player to pick it up, in this case don't set flag '1' :)

Wear flags:
 ITEM_TAKE                                  1
 ITEM_WEAR_FINGER                           2
 ITEM_WEAR_NECK                             4
 ITEM_WEAR_BODY                             8
 ITEM_WEAR_HEAD                            16
 ITEM_WEAR_LEGS                            32
 ITEM_WEAR_FEET                            64
 ITEM_WEAR_HANDS                          128
 ITEM_WEAR_ARMS                           256
 ITEM_WEAR_SHIELD                         512
 ITEM_WEAR_ABOUT                         1024
 ITEM_WEAR_WAIST                         2048
 ITEM_WEAR_WRIST                         4096
 ITEM_WIELD                              8192
 ITEM_HOLD                              16384
 ITEM_WEAR_EAR                          32768
 ITEM_WEAR_EYES                         65536
 ITEM_WEAR_MAIN_GAUCHE                 131072

  If your objects is not a chest or a fountain, or something untakable, set
the ITEM_TAKE. If it's not set, nobody can take it <grin>.

  The interpretation of the four 'value' numbers depends upon the type of the
object.  Interpretations are given below.
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  The 'WEIGHT' of the object is just that.
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  The 'COST' is the... cost!.  Don't make item too expensive, because shop-
keepers can't affort expensive items.  Cost must be set for a shopkeeper to
sell that item.
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  The "LEVEL-LOCK" is used to force an item to load at that level.  If a 0 is
placed here the item will load at the normal level while anyother number forces
that item to load at the specified level.
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The 'F' section is our new anti-class flag section.  The old anti-class flags
work but these are better.  Try not to use the old flags and if you see any eq
with the old flags please update them to the new ones.  If you leave this section
out it defaults to everyone being able to use the item.

The 'R' section is for anti-race flags.

    ANTI THIEF                    1
    ANTI WARRIOR                  2
    ANTI MAGE                     4
    ANTI CLERIC                   8
    ANTI PSI                     16
    ANTI MONK                    32
    ANTI ASSASSIN                64
    ANTI NECRO                  128
    ANTI RANGER                 256
    ANTI KNIGHT                 512
    ANTI WARLOCK               1024
    ANTI BARD                  2048
    ANTI DRUID                 4096
    ANTI TEMPLAR               8192
    ANTI SHAPCHAGER           16384
    ANTI SHADE                32768
    ANTI SAMURAI              65536
    ANTI ABBOT               131072
    ANTI SNEAK               262144

ANTI_NONE       0
ANTI_HUMAN      1
ANTI_DWARF      2
ANTI_ELF        4
ANTI_MINOTAUR   8
ANTI_MUTANT     16
ANTI_DEMON      32
ANTI_GIANT      64
ANTI_MERFOLK    128
ANTI_DROW  256
ANTI_SHADOW     512
ANTI_VAMPIRE    1024
ANTI_GNOME      2048
ANTI_TROLL      4096
ANTI_KRISTALLYN 8192
ANTI_HALFLING   16384
ANTI_ANGEL      32768

  The optional 'E' sections and 'A' sections come after the main data. An 'E'
section ('extra description') contains a keyword-list, followed by a tilde (~)
(there is no space before the tilde, it is attached immediately to the last
keyword), and a string associated with those keywords, which is followed by
a tilde on a new line (NOTE: If there is no E section on an object you don't
write this tilde !!!).  This description string is used when a character looks
at a word on the keyword list, ie a gem on a sceptre would be:

E
gem~
A small glowing red gem pulsates silently on the tip of the sceptre.
~

  This allows for an added dimension in your objects.  I suggest you put extra
descriptions on your important objects that have items of note on them. An 'A'
section ('apply') contains an apply-type and an apply-value.  When a character
uses this object as equipment (holds, wields, or wears it),  then the value of
'apply-value' is added to the character attribute identified by  'apply-type'.
An object may have an unlimited number of 'E' and 'A' sections.

USE THE APPLY GUIDE FARTHER BELOW TO SET ITEMS, and remember, they is no
  need to design weapons for players, they cannot wield them.  Feel free
  to make weapons more pwerful if you want to make your mob stronger, but
  don't go overboard.

Apply types:
 APPLY_NONE                      0
 APPLY_STR                       1
 APPLY_DEX                       2
 APPLY_INT                       3
 APPLY_WIS                       4
 APPLY_CON                       5
 APPLY_LUCK                      6
 APPLY_CLASS                     7
 APPLY_LEVEL                     8
 APPLY_AGE                       9
 APPLY_HEIGHT                   10
 APPLY_WEIGHT                   11
 APPLY_MANA                     12
 APPLY_HIT                      13
 APPLY_MOVE                     14
 APPLY_GOLD                     15
 APPLY_EXP                      16
 APPLY_AC                       17
 APPLY_HITROLL                  18
 APPLY_DAMROLL                  19
 APPLY_SAVING_PARA              20
 APPLY_SAVING_ROD               21
 APPLY_SAVING_PETRI             22
 APPLY_SAVING_BREATH            23
 APPLY_SAVING_SPELL             24
 APPLY_SPELL                    25

  To assign a spell affect to an object you need to use its slot number.
They are listed below (somewhere).
Example:
A
25 56
This would put the permanent affect 'fly' on an object. 

The following is a guide of how to set items.  Use it like LAW.
APPLY TYPE     MAX TO BE SET     NUMBER OF PTS
 Damroll               10          1 dam = 10 points
 Extra Dmg             10          1 dam = 20 points
 Hitroll               10          1 hitroll = 5 points
 Extra Hitroll         10          1 hitroll = 10 points
 Hit Points           300          1 hitpoint = 1 point
 Extra HP             200          1 hitpoint = 2 points
 Mana                 300          1 mana = 1 point
 Extra Mana           200          1 mana = 2 points
 Move                 300          1 move = 1 point
 Extra Move           200          1 move = 2 points
 Saves                 20          1 save vrs = 5 points
 Stats                 10          1 + to stat = 4 points
 Luck                   1          1 luck = 20 points <use very rarely>
 Ac                    20          1 ac = 2 points
 Extra Ac              20          1 ac = 4 points

Skills/Spells
 2 per area max
 no dual class spells
 no spells on items under 100 except occasional
 detect spells
 item gets a magic flag

Extra Damage and Hitroll
 250+ can use 11 dam
 300+ can use 12 dam
 350+ can use 13 dam
 400+ can use 14 dam
 450+ can use 15 dam
 500+ can use 16 dam
 550+ can use 17 dam
 600+ can use 18 dam
 650+ can use 19 dam
 700+ can use 20 dam

 1 max for an ac-type spell.
 2 max for a detect-type spell

Offhand - twice the number of points of normal item.

Negatives - negatives may be used but the ammount of points
 they return for use are halved. Such as: -100 mana = +50 hps.

ARMOR CLASS
Armor Types:
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Heavy Armor:  Plate Mail, Chain Mail, Banded Mail, etc
Esoteric Armor:  Rainbow Armour, Seaweed, etc
Medium Armor:  Studded Armor, Hard leather, etc
Light Armor:  Hides, soft leather, etc


SUGGESTED <but not anal> AC TABLES

Heavy armor         Medium armor       Light Robes/Clothing
Esoteric armor      Heavy robes        Light Armor

1    1    1    1    1    1
5    2    5    2    5    2
10    3    10    3    10    3
15    4    15    4    15    3
20    5    20    5    20    4
25    6    25    5    25    5
30    7    30    6    30    6
35    8    35    7    35    6
40    9    40    8    40    7
45    10    45    9    45    8
50    11    50    10    50    9
55    12    55    10    55    9
60    13    60    11    60    10
65    14    65    12    65    11
70    15    70    13    70    12
75    16    75    14    75    12
80    17    80    15    80    13
85    18    85    15    85    14
90    19    90    16    90    15
95    20    95    17    95    15
100    21    100    18    100    16
105    22    105    19    105    17
110    23    110    20    110    18
115    24    115    20    115    18
120    25    120    21    120    19
125    26    125    22    125    20
130    27    130    23    130    21
135    28    135    24    135    21
140    29    140    25    140    22
145    30    145    25    145    23
150    31    150    26    150    24
155    32    155    27    155    24
160    33    160    28    160    25
165    34    165    29    165    26
170    35    170    30    170    27
175    36    175    30    175    27
180    37    180    31    180    28
185    38    185    32    185    29
190    39    190    33    190    30
195    40    195    34    195    30
220       41        220       35        220       31
240       42        240       36        240       32
260       43        260       37        260       33
280       44        280       38        280       34
300       45        300       39        300       35
320       46        320       40        320       36
340       47        340       41        340       37
360       48        360       42        360       38
380       49        380       43        380       39
400       50        400       44        400       40
420       51        420       45        420       41
440       52        440       46        440       42
460       53        460       47        460       43
480       54        480       48        480       44
499       55        499       49        499       45


Meaning of Value Numbers by Item Type
-------------------------------------
  In the values below, 'sn' is a spell, indexed by slot number.  A zero or
negative sn means 'no spell'. Where you see 'unused' just put a zero in
that position, ie for trash the four values would look like this: 0 0 0 0

01 ITEM_LIGHT
   value[0]    unused
   value[1]    unused
   value[2]    hours of light available, 0 is dead, -1 is infinite           
   value[3]    unused

02 ITEM_SCROLL
   value[0]    level
   value[1]    sn 1
   value[2]    sn 2
   value[3]    sn 3

03 ITEM_WAND
   value[0]    level
   value[1]    max charges
   value[2]    current charges
   value[3]    sn

04 ITEM_STAFF
   value[0]    level
   value[1]    max charges
   value[2]    current charges
   value[3]    sn

05 ITEM_WEAPON
   value[0]    unused
   value[1]    unused
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    weapon type:
00     hit
01     slice
02     stab
03     slash
04     whip
05     claw
06     blast
07     pound
08     crush
09     grep
10     bite
11     pierce
12     suction
13     whack
14     chop
15     hack
16     smash
17     cleave
18     cut
19     bludgeon
20     tailslap
21     -=eXpLoSiOn=-
22     song
23     sting
24     whap
25     <flames>

  
08 ITEM_TREASURE
   value[0]    unused
   value[1]    unused
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    unused


09 ITEM_ARMOR
   value[0]    The value of the armor. (normally from 0 <bad> to 40 <great>)
   value[1]    unused
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    unused

10 ITEM_POTION
   value[0]    level
   value[1]    sn 1
   value[2]    sn 2
   value[3]    sn 3

12 ITEM_FURNITURE
   value[0]    join with vnum
   value[1]    join to form vnum
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    unused

13 ITEM_TRASH
   value[0]    join with vnum
   value[1]    joint to form vnum
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    unused

JOIN = You may use the "JOIN" command to combine two items
    to form another. Value0 tells the vnum of the item
    you will join with to form a new item and Value1 tells
    the vnum of the item which will be formed.

15 ITEM_CONTAINER
   value[0]    weight capacity
   value[1]    flags: 1 closeable, 2 pickproof, 4 closed, 8 locked 15 makes a locked, pickproof ,closed       
   value[2]    key vnum
   value[3]    unused

17 ITEM_DRINK_CON
   value[0]    capacity
   value[1]    current quantity
   value[2]    liquid type (see chart below)
   value[3]    if non-zero, drink is poisoned

18 ITEM_KEY
   value[0]    key duration in uses(0 is infinite)
   value[1]    unused
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    unused

19 ITEM_FOOD
   value[0]    hours of food value
   value[1]    unused
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    if non-zero, food is poisoned

20 ITEM_MONEY
   value[0]    value in gold pieces
   value[1]    unused
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    unused

22 ITEM_BOAT
   value[0]    unused
   value[1]    unused
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    unused

23 ITEM_CORPSE_NPC
   value[0]    unused
   value[1]    unused
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    unused

25 ITEM_FOUNTAIN
   value[0]    liquid type (see chart below)
   value[1]    poisoned (0=no poison, 1=poison)
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    unused

26 ITEM_PILL
   value[0]    level
   value[1]    sn 1
   value[2]    sn 2
   value[3]    sn 3

27 ITEM_PORTAL
   value[0]    Vnum of Room Destination
   value[1]    timer (-1=infinite, anything else is duration in ticks)
   value[2]    unused
   value[3]    unused

  
LIQUID CHART
  0     water
  1     beer
  2     wine
  3     champagne
  4     dark ale
  5     whisky
  6     lemonade
  7     firebreather
  8     vodka
  9     slime mold juice
 10     milk
 11     tea
 12     coffee
 13     blood
 14     salt water
 15     cola



  Once again I will use an item from the githzerai castle as an example

#15010
black control staff~
Black staff of control~
A black staff that is neither wood or rock stands here.~
~
4 64 16385
47 25 25 7
2 0 0
A
24 -5
A
25 1

  WARNING: Don't ever use 2 tilde (~) on new lines after the long-description
of an object.  This would create an empty line after the object and mess the
donation room up dramatically.

  Remember, you can use previously defined items.  So if you don't wish to make
a bunch of useless and repetitive swords, use some that have be declared already.
If you do this, please inform Chao.

  Read the note at the end of Mobile section about re-calculation of stats with
object.

  The #OBJECTS section ends with a '#0' on a new line.