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                   LORD IGM: THE GEM TRADER   **FREEWARE**
                        VERSION 2.20  -- DOCUMENTATION

                ** v2.20 Officially released Nov. 10, 2003. **
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AUTHOR:  Donald Tidmore
Email:   donald.tidmore@usa.net or donald.tidmore@fidotel.com (primary)
         gtidmore@hiwaay.net (secondary)
         ktidmore@bellsouth.net (use ONLY if unable to use primary addresses.)

ICQ:     Belgarion - #238685196.  Used occasionally.

Web:     http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/camelot5.htm
         Castle Camelot LORD Links Page
         --  http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/lordapps.htm
         Castle Camelot LORD Apps Page
         --  http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/camelot6.htm
         Castle Camelot LORD IGMs Page

Fidonet: 1:123/450
         http://www.filegate.net/camelot/
         Camelot LordNews FDN. Official Fidonet distrbution site.

Address: 1111 Berenice Street, Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674-3503
         United States of America.
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1.0  DISCLAIMER:
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This is a BBS game written as a hobby.  The only warranty given is
that the program will take up a small amount of disk space on your
computer's hard drive, and will run under all versions of Legend of
the Red Dragon that support IGMs.

Notes:  The LADY Script version of The Gem Trader is usable only with
versions 4.05pb - 4.07 beta of LORD at this time.  The LADY Script Gem
Fairy Trade, which covers the trade of Gems for a Fairy, requires LORD
v4.07 beta, April 2002 compilation or later.  Some features of the IGM
version are not in the Script versions, primarily due to limitations of
the LADY script engine.
=========================

NO OTHER WARRANTY IS HEREBY EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR SUGGESTED.
USE OF THIS PROGRAM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

THE GEM TRADER IS A *FREEWARE* 'IN GAME MODULE' (IGM) FOR LEGEND OF
THE RED DRAGON (LORD).

  LORD (Legend of the Red Dragon) is a multi-player battle game
  created for Bulletin Board Systems (BBS).

     (c) Copyright 1992-1997 Robinson Technologies
     (c) Copyright 1998,1999 (2000-2003) Metropolis, Inc.
     Created by Seth Robinson.  Developed by Michael Preslar.
     All rights reserved.

This IGM is fully tested under LORD v3.55 through v4.07 beta (early
September 2002 compilation).  It MAY be usable under LORD for Linux,
betas #1 and #2, but I have no way to confirm that.  So support is
only guaranteed for DOS LORD, as of early May 2003.
============================================================


2.0  INTRODUCTION:
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  Thanks for trying out my first solo LORD IGM program.  I made it
  after spending several months creating and fine-tuning the original
  Gem Trader LADY Scripts:  GemTrade.ldy and GemFairy.ldy.  GemFairy is
  the part that can only be used with LORD v4.07, due to the fact that
  prior versions of LORD, using LADY Script engine, did not support the
  LADY script variable for Fairy.

  ======================= Program Description/Setting:
  You come across a camp in a meadow and see a man working besides
  large kettles near a spring.  He's surrounded by hundreds of full
  or empty small bottles, of different colors.  When you introduce
  yourself, you discover that he is Peddler Jack, and he is the source
  of all of the magical elixirs sold by the Bartender at the Inn.

  Jack will sell you his Hitpoints, Strength and Defense potions
  at a better rate than the Bartender does.  Unlike the Bartender,
  who keeps the Charm potions for his own use, presumably, Peddler Jack
  will also trade you Charm potions.  You may also acquire a new Horse
  or Fairy, providing you have enough Gems to do business. If you don't
  have any Gems, or not enough to trade, you receive 1 free Max Hitpoint.
  ============================

      The Gems/Potions Exchange Rate and Purchase Limits:
      ---------------------------------------------------
  1) Gem Trader uses a simple 3 Gems = 2 potions exchange rate.  In
  LORD's Inn, the bartender is stingy and only gives one potion for
  two gems.  With Jack, you get a better deal -- plus he sells Charm
  points, which the bartender does not do.

  2) You may buy up to 2,500 potions at a time, and are allowed to
  make up to 6 purchases per visit.  Higher purchase/visit values
  resulted in IGM instability, especially when Fairies were involved.

  3) Players are limited to a maximum of 8,000 potions purchases per
  day.  The actual value is configurable by the end-user/sysop, using
  a default minimum value of 1,000.  (v2.10)

  4) Players may visit Peddler Jack's camp up to 8 times per day.
  After they've reached 8, no further trips are allowed until the
  next LORD game day.  The actual number of visits/day is selected
  by end-user/sysop during IGM installation, or using IGM Configuration.

  5) Regarding Adoptions, there are two limiting factors.  First, I
  do not allow anyone to do adoptions if they have 8,000 kids or more
  already.  Second, the max adoptions/day limit is 10.  It is configurable
  by the sysop/end-user with default value of 5.  (v2.20)

  6) The primary Stats screen, Stats Summary screen, and the on-screen
  and disk file Potions Traders Info Listing reports all cover adoptions.
  They also track daily purchases of Horses and Fairies. (v2.20)

  7) Regarding Fairy adoptions, requesting one when you HAVE one, results
  in the "Fairy Lightning Bolt" injury, and ejection from the IGM.  All
  players are now limited to 5 Fairy trades per day. (v2.20)

  Once player reaches the Fairy purchase limit, I've decided to give
  a 50% gems refund -- 16 Gems - back to player.  And they are granted
  ONE Skill use point.  (v2.20)
  ========================================================================

  Next stage work:
  ----------------
  1) Work on Sexy Samantha storyline.
  2) Let sysops configure IGM to adjust Fairy Trades between 1 and 5.
  3) Work on "Gag" screen dialogue, on random basis, where player gets
  sent back to LORD riding a milk cow.  Silly yes, but I like the idea.
  =====================================================================

  Gemtr220.zip Note:  Have not prepared official release yet, so
  substitute Gemtwork.zip for Gemtr220.zip entries. {11-03-2003}
  ================================================================

  To use v2.20, with an existing installation of Gem Trader, run the
  GEMTRADE CONFIG command from the IGM's directory, AFTER unzipping
  the new files from the GEMTR220.ZIP distribution file.  Beta files
  are to be extracted from GEMTWORK.ZIP file (when applicable).

  Gem Trader v2.20 Configuration Process:  {11-03-2003}
  ======================================
  1) Run GEMTRADE Config.  Follow on-screen instructions.

  -- Max Visits per Day.  Range is 1-8, default is 2.
  -- Potions Purchases per Day.  Range is 1-8000, default is 1000.
  -- Sysop's Lord name - Needed by code governing displaying
     the List Potions Trader screen during IGM exit.
  -- Max Adoptions per day.  Range is 1-10, default is 5.

  -- Unless you re-install the game, you have to manually update
     3rdparty.dat to the current IGM version data.  Which is now:
            The Gem Trader v2.20

  ** I use two LORD games for testing my IGMs.  One is v3.55 and
  the primary test game uses LORD v4.07 beta.  As a result, I can
  say it is easy to mix up IGM config files between LORD games.

  So ALWAYS double-check the values in GEMTRADE.DAT to be sure you
  are using the correct values for each LORD game you have.
  ====================================================================

  Version 2.20 Notes:
  * Player who enters IGM unable to purchase anything gets 1 Temporary
    Hitpoint.
  * Charm points granted for overpayment of Gems in Horse/Fairy purchase
    are now counted against the daily potions purchase limit.
  * Potion Traders Listing screen will now only be visible upon IGM exit,
    if current player is the end-user/sysop.
  * Player Stats screen and Stats Summary screen were revised.
  * Activated IGM's CONFIG process so that end-user/sysop can enter
    Max Visits per Day, Max Potions Limit, and Sysop Lord Name values.
    Added Kids/Day Limit value configuration in June 2003.

    The same values are to be entered when using GEMTRADE INSTALL.
    In regards to the Sysop Lord name field, please do NOT use LORD
    color codes.  And the field length limit is 20 spaces.

    Version 2.20's Gemtrade.dat now has 8 lines of data.
  -------------------------------------------------------------------

  Standard update from v2.10.  Unzip gemtr220.zip in the IGM directory,
  overwriting all existing IGM files.  Run GEMTRADE CONFIG and
  follow the Config Update directions listed earlier in this file.

  To view the Report on IGM usage, type GEMTRADE REPORT at DOS prompt.
  The file is automatically updated after each usage of the IGM by
  the sysop/end-user.  If you don't have a Gemdrink.dat database file,
  the IGM usage report will not be generated.  The database file
  is reset at the start of each new day's LORD usage.
  =========================================

  Usage of v2.20's Adoptions service costs 44 Gems per child, which
  includes the 4-Gems fee for seeing Peddler Jack's Special Deals.
  ===============================================================

         Special Deals Section Notes:
  There are NO refunds given when buying a Horse or Fairy, if you already
  have one, or you give Jack extra Gems.  You do get a small number of
  Charm points for Extra Gems in the Special Deals section.  Cheating is
  quickly punished, and you are immediately kicked out of the IGM.

  Buying a Horse when you have one, or buying Fairy when you have one, is
  classified as STUPID.  You either get a painful bite in the rear end,
  or a lightning bolt through your waist, as a result.  And you are
  sent away afterwards, as Jack doesn't take advantage of idiots.

  To access Special Deals Menu, you must be able to (a) pay a 4-gems
  admission fee and (b) have enough gems to buy a Horse.  Fairy option
  is only made available if you have enough gems to buy one.

     To get a Horse, you must have 20 Gems.   (Cost+Admission Fee)
     To get a Fairy, you must have 36 Gems.
     Each Adoption request will cost 44 Gems.
  ================================================================

                                 Misc. Notes:

  Requesting zero Potions.  It will get you out of a trade, if you
  suddenly change your mind.  But it constitutes wasting Jack's time,
  so he sends you on your way afterwards.

  IGM does not have any interaction other than between customer and Jack.
  There is zero player-player interaction.  The IGM should be usable
  on as many nodes as your LORD game/BBS can access.
======================================================================

         Next Version Info:
         Under consideration, for v2.30 work stage:   {10/20/2003}
  1: Max Fairy purchases per day.  Sysop-configurable value.

  2: Max Purchases/Visit.  Currently set at 6 inside IGM.
     Will consider feasibility of sysop-configuration value.

  3: Possible IGM expansion ideas:
     a) Sell Saddles.  Would grant player small # of Forest Fights.
        Tentative idea: Grant 4 Forest Fights for 10 Gems.
     b) Sell Horse Shoes.  Same general idea, except would boost
        the player's Current Hitpoints, in some fashion.
     c) Random Event, where player exits IGM, riding a Milk Cow
       instead of a Horse.

  4.  Work on the Sexy Samantha storyline.  No timetable.
      ---------------------------------------------------------
      Write Samantha's story, of the sexy daughter, Jack talks about
      in the IGM occasionally.  Details not worked out yet.

      Info screen on "Sexy Samantha" was added to v2.00 at the
      ending of the Fairy Purchase.  It is shown randomly on 50/50
      basis - when player pays Extra Gems for Fairy.

      Due to lack of inspiration, Samantha storyline has no schedule
      for being started.  But it MAY be written eventually.

      When it does get written, the LADY Script version of Gem Fairy
      Trade may be updated to include the Samantha story event.
      ==============================================================

      Summary of the basic idea of "Sexy Samantha":
      ---------------------------------------------
  Basically she is a knock-dead gorgeous young woman who is always
  either wanting to gossip about men with the lady warriors, or she
  wants to jump the male warriors, and have her way with them.  Yes,
  Samantha is quite a handful.  Consider yourself VERY Lucky if you
  meet her and survive to talk about it.  Some of her victims, they
  say were so weakened that they became easy prey for the Red Dragon.
  (And some did NOT get resurrected the next day.)
  ===================================================================


3.0  FILES:
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The following files are included within THE GEM TRADER archive:

FILE_ID.DIZ  - Description file (GemTrade.diz)
GEMTRADE.DIZ - backup copy of archive identifier for BBS usage.
GEMTRADE EXE - The Gem Trader IGM.  Setup is included inside.
GEMTRADE TXT - Gem Trader docs - this file.
GEMTHIST.TXT - Gem Trader History file.  And Upcoming updates file.
CCL-APPS.TXT - Info on all of my LORD Programming projects.

* GEMTRADE.DAT - Created by IGM when it is installed.  Stores sysop
                 name, BBS name, and LORD directory path.

* JACKTIME.DAT - v2.10: - Used to keep track of change in Day, Month
                 or Year, so IGM knows internally when to reset its
                 data files for a new day's game usage.

* GEMDRINK.DAT - v2.10: - Binary player database. Tracks all activity
                 inside IGM by every player, and will be used to
                 control whether player can buy more potions, once
                 they reach the established Daily Potions purchase
                 limit.

* TRADELST.TXT - v2.20 - Disk file listing content of GemDrink.dat.
                 Created automatically when IGM is used by sysop or
                 the end-user.  Created when GEMTRADE REPORT command
                 is entered from DOS Prompt.  Req'd: Gemdrink.dat file.
====================================================================


4.0  INSTALLATION:
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    1. Unzip GEMTR220.zip into a LORD sub-directory, or into main
       LORD directory.  As long as no other IGM uses GEMTRADE.* name,
       it will co-exist with other LORD igms without any problem.
       The Docs files can be renamed, if needed, if there is any
       file-name conflict.

         http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/lordapps/gemtr220.zip

    2. From DOS Prompt, type:  GEMTRADE INSTALL

       Follow on-screen instructions, and IGM will be installed into
       your LORD game.  IGM announces itself in lognow.txt, and adds
       its entry lines to 3rdparty.dat.  That concludes installation.

    3. If using LordMenu utility, remember to re-run Lordmenu.exe and
       update the 3rdalt.txt menu file.  Otherwise, when you enter
       LORD you would not see an entry to run The Gem Trader v2.0x from
       in the Other Places Menu screen.

                                IGM Removal:
    1. Change to where you installed the IGM.  Type: GEMTRADE REMOVE
       Follow instructions, and IGM will be removed from 3rdparty.dat,
       and the gemtrade.dat file will be deleted.

    2. Delete the gem*.* files unless you think you may want to keep
       them around.  That concludes IGM removal process.  Also delete
       files like jacktime.dat and gemdrink.dat, unless you think you'll
       re-install the IGM at a later time.
===================================================================

IGM Updates:
    To update your Gem Trader installation, do the following.  Assumes
    that you are already using version 2.10, or version 2.20.

    1. Obtain version 2.20 from me, or from my web-site.
       You should be using the GemtWork.zip file, or GEMTR220.ZIP.

    2. Copy GEMTR220.zip to the directory where you have Gem Trader
       currently installed.  IGM is designed to be run from its own
       directory, or from directory containing other IGMs -- as long
       as they don't use any filenames used by GEM TRADER.

    3. Using PKUNZIP, WINZIP, etc, unzip files from Gemtwork.zip,
       overwriting old files with what is in the archive.

       If using PKZIP for DOS, use command:  Pkunzip -n Gemtwork
       That unzips only the files that are NEW from the archive.

    4. From DOS Prompt, type:  GEMTRADE CONFIG
       -- Follow the on-screen directions.  The dialog boxes work
       best using a Mouse.  You can use ALT-Y to respond YES to
       a prompt.  Be sure to complete ALL displayed config values:
       Max Visits per Day, Max Potions Purchases per Day, Sysop's
       Lord Name, and Max Adoptions per Day.

    5. Manually edit 3rdparty.dat to list the IGM as being v2.20.

    IMPORTANT:  Do not try to reconfigure the IGM while LORD is
    running.  Strange things might happen, especially if someone
    was playing the IGM at that time on a BBS.
=========================================================

The LADY Scripts:  If you want them, they are all stored inside
my dgt-lady.zip file.  Along with scripts by my friends Michael
Everett, Dan Stovall, and Gordon Lewicky.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Scripts/dgt-lady.zip
==============================================================

Minus LORD color codes, which in general I personally don't use
much myself, this is what the IGM command lines in 3rdparty.dat
should look like.  Each person installs programs their own way,
so your directory path will usually be different:

C:\INTERNET\LORD\IGMS\GEMTRADE.EXE /N* /GC:\INTERNET\LORD
THE GEM TRADER v2.20

(The actual description entry in 3rdparty.dat will contain
LORD color codes.  I seldom use them myself, but include them
for those who do.  And the codes can be changed to your own
preference. )

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Note:  While using this IGM, you may NOT rename any of these files:
         GEMTRADE.DAT, JACKTIME.DAT, GEMDRINK.DAT, and GEMTRADE.EXE.

       Renaming files will result in IGM usage problems, or keep the
       IGM from working at all.  Plus, doing so is a violation of the
       conditions for obtaining technical support.  I do not promise
       to provide support to people who disregard these directions.
======================================================================

LordMenu information:  To acquire LordMenu v1.30 LORD utility, contact
me via Email.  Or contact Lloyd Hannesson at dasme@dasme.org.  Program
may also be downloaded via web browser from his web-site.
    http://www.dasme.org/techn/index.php

It is also available from various other sources on the Internet,
such as http://www.filegate.net/camelot/lordfile/.

Specific URL:  http://www.dasme.org/techn/files/lrdmnu13.zip
    LordMenu was created by Robert Fogt, and turned over through me
    to Lloyd in early 2002.  Who provides all support for it.
===============================================================

REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Any version of LORD that supports IGMs.   Testing was done
     with versions 3.55 through v4.07 beta.

  2. DOS 6.x or later versions.  Probably works with DOS v3.xx forward
     as well, but I can't say for sure.

  3. IGM is usable whether LORD is registered or not, as currently
     written.
------------------------------

TESTING:
    LORD Lady Scripts, Gemtrade.ldy and GemFairy.ldy, which this IGM
    is based upon, are usable only with LORD 4.05pb, 4.06, or 4.07.
    GemFairy.ldy is only usable under LORD 4.07 beta.

    The Gem Trader LORD IGM is tested under LORD v4.06 and 4.07 beta
    by myself, and with earlier LORD versions by various friends.

    Testing has been done using all versions of Microsoft Windows,
    starting with Windows 95, and ending with Windows XP, using
    current v4.0x versions of Legend of the Red Dragon.
================================================================


5.0  DISTRIBUTION/UPDATES/REVIEWS:
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Current official version of THE GEM TRADER can be found via
the following site links:

1. http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/camelot6.htm
   Castle Camelot LORD IGMs Page.

   http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/lordapps.htm
   Castle Camelot LORD Apps Page

   http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/GEMTR220.zip
   The Gem Trader (IGM) v2.10 - Direct access download

2. http://www.filegate.net/camelot/lordfile/
   Camelot LordNews FDN - Lord Files directory.

3. Fidonet #: 1:123/450 - Donald Tidmore, updater.

4. http://www.nightfallgames.com/files/ - Michael Everett's
   new LORD Archive web-site.  New primary source for all LORD
   programs that I have in my Lord programs collection.

5. ICQ Shared Files.  I keep current copies of dgt-lady.zip, and
   archives for my LORD IGM/utility programs in the ICQ directory.
   As long as I'm online, and you have Shared Files activated, you
   can download files from my system.

   If something is listed as BETA, check with me before installing it.
   Some new compilations aren't tested right away, and might not work
   properly.
======================================================================


6.0  FEATURES:
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    User may do the following in Gem Trader IGM.
    -- Purchase Max Hitpoints potions.
    -- Purchase Strength points potions.
    -- Purchase Defense points potions.
    -- Purchase Charm points potions.
    -- Purchase a Horse.
    -- Purchase a Fairy.
    -- Adopt a Child.
    --  View current LORD stats upon IGM exit.
    -- Some stats are displayed in Summary screen after each purchase.

    Note: Stats screen gives accurate reporting of Skill points and
    Skill use points when they exceed 40, unlike LORD itself. If a
    Skill is 40+ points, the word (MASTERED) is shown beside it.

Limitations:
  1.  If you cheat, you are thrown out of the IGM.
  2.  During each IGM visit, you are limited to 8 purchases.
  3.  Per day, you are limited to between 1 and 8 visits, depending
      on what the sysop/user chooses for Max Visits variable. (v2.10)
  4.  Potions purchase per day is limited to 8,000. (v2.20)
  5.  Adoptions are allowed until player goes over 8,000 Kids. (v2.20)
      Player must have 44 gems to do an adoption.
      Only up to 10 children may be obtained each day.
  6.  Players are limited to maximum of 5 Fairy trades per day.

Archive/Program Version Info:
   The IGM's first public release was v2.00.  My LADY Script files
   for Gem Trader already use the v1.xx numbering system.

   * v2.10 - Official release.  May 06, 2003.
   * v2.20 - Official release.  Nov. 10, 2003.
=======================================================


7.0  SPECIAL THANKS TO:
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Michael Preslar - He convinced me to try writing LADY Scripts in
                  January 2002.  And he provided me with free hosting
                  for my web-sites for several months in 2002.
Gordon Lewicky  - He taught me most of what I know about LADY Script
                  programming, and has done diagnostic work on all of
                  my complex LADY Scripts when they had glitches.
Gary Hartzell   - For giving me feedback, support, and friendship.
                  And especially for encouraging me to become an LORD
                  IGMs author when I was considering it in May 2002.
Jason Brown     - For entrusting me with his LORD IGMs and utilities
                  as their co-author, maintainer, and updater.
                  Also for several long years of LORD friendship.
Charlie Wardick - My primary programming teacher.  For over a year
                  of training in how to write LADY scripts in a
                  logical manner, and then in relearning Pascal
                  language and usage of Turbo/Borland Pascal.
Chris MacPherson - For entrusting me with update of his Pawn Shop IGM.

Stephen Gibbs    - For pointing out defects in v2.00 one day after
                   it was released.  Sometimes one needs a fresh eye
                   to spot things <G>.  Thanks Stephen for the help.

And to all of my other friends who've gone through my evolution
as a LORD games programmer since February 2002, by testing my new
Lady scripts, and LORD IGM/utility beta compilations, over those
many months.  Oh yeah, and most of all, for putting up with my
tendency to write occasionally LONG email messages to them <G>.
==================================================================

Beta Testers:  Gordon Lewicky, Michael Everett, Paul Koukos, Jason
         Brown, Joe Kinjin, Charlie Wardick, Chris MacPherson.
         And a few others here and there.
==================================================================


8.0  DEDICATIONS:
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As with the ChasWare LORD Player Editor utility, this LORD program is
also dedicated to long-time friends Suzanne Franklin and Bryan Turner.

And it is dedicated to each beta tester, and especially to Charlie
Wardick, for teaching me how to use ANGEL Toolkit to create this IGM;
and to Jimmy Rose, for his assistance with understanding how his
A.N.G.E.L. toolkit works.
==================================================================


9.0  RELEASE INFO:
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   The LORD LADY Scripts:
** Released v1.00 of Gemtrade.ldy on March 31, 2002.
** v1.01 - Player selects number of potions they want. April 02, 2002.
** v1.03 - Repeat purchase of Max Hitpoints potions.   April 23, 2002.
** v1.04 - Repeat purchase of Strength potions.
** v1.05 - Repeat purchase of Defense potions.
** v1.06 - Multiple, repeat Potions purchases.
** v1.07 - Rewrote Punishment code for cheaters.
** v1.08 - Special Deals section - purchase of Horse.  July 02, 2002.
** v1.10 - Special Deals: purchase of Fairy.           July 26, 2002.
** v1.11 - Overpayment of Gems for Horse/Fairy grants player
           small repayment in Charm Points.
** v1.12 - Moved Fairy purchase handling into separate
           LADY Script file: GemFairy.ldy.             August 24, 2002.
** v1.13 - Added code to ensure that scripts didn't allow players'
           Max Hitpoints, Strength, or Defense stats to exceed the
           LORD 32,000 point limit, or to go negative.
** v1.14 - Added support for purchase of Charm Points.  Nov. 16, 2002.
** v1.15 - Replaced free Max Hitpoint award for players with 0-2 gems,
           with a free Temporary Hitpoint.      March 19, 2003.
** v1.16 - Current version, as of November 2003.  Has comment links for
           the IGM version 2.10 and 2.20 programs. (11/10/03 revision)

    ** GemFairy.ldy v1.02 - current version as of Nov. 10, 2003.
    ** GemTrade.ldy v1.16 - current version as of Nov. 10, 2003.
==============================

   The LORD IGM Version:
** The Gem Trader v2.00 was officially released on March 17, 2003.
** Version 2.10 was officially released on May 09, 2003.
** Version 2.20 was officially released on Nov. 10, 2003.
===================================================================


10.0               CASTLE CAMELOT LORD Apps:
                   - See the enclosed CCl-APPS.TXT file.

    LORD programs by Jason Brown, maintained by Donald Tidmore:
    ------------------------------------------------------------
LORDST17.ZIP  - LordStat v1.7.    LORD Utility by Jason Brown.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Lordapps/lordst17.zip
    -- Released on November 02, 2002.

OUTS14.ZIP    - The Outlands Tavern v1.4.  LORD IGM by Jason Brown.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Lordapps/outs14.zip
    -- Released on November 02, 2002.
==================================================

    Updated Online periodically:
-------------------------------
CAVERHP1.ZIP - The LORD Cavern RHP Set #1
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Scripts/caverhp1.zip
    -- First batch of RHP Scripts for LORD Cavern usage.

CAVERHP2.ZIP - The LORD Cavern RHP Set #2
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Scripts/caverhp2.zip
    -- Second batch of RHP Scripts for LORD Cavern usage.

CAVERHP3.ZIP - The LORD Cavern RHP Set #3
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Scripts/caverhp3.zip
    -- Released on Nov. 09, 2003.
    -- Third batch of RHP Scripts for LORD Cavern usage.
    -- Contains Scary Bats and The Canyon #2 scripts used in
       L.O.R.D. Cavern v1.6's development in June-July 2003.
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    These are my LORD-related program links:
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DGT-LORD.ZIP - Belgarion's LORD IGMs Play Guides.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/dgt-lord.zip
    -- Created Sept. 14, 2001.  Updated periodically online.

DGT-LADY.ZIP - Belgarion's LORD Lady Scripts v1.47.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Scripts/dgt-lady.zip
    -- Created Mar. 22, 2002.  Updated occasionally online.

OTRHP1.ZIP - The Outlands Tavern RHP Set #1 v1.16
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Scripts/otrhp1.zip
    -- Includes two scripts by Gary Hartzell -- Dude With A Joint
       and Meet A Stranger;  and one by me -- The Secret Alcove v1.25

LPEDIT10.ZIP - ChasWare LORD Player Editor v1.00. -- LORD Utility.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Lordapps/lpedit10.zip
    -- Created by Charlie Wardick, development finished by me.
    -- v1.00 was officially released on February 28, 2003.

OUTH200.ZIP - The Forest Outhouse v2.00 LORD IGM.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/outh200.zip
    -- v2.00 was officially released on April 03, 2003.
    -- Adopted from Robert Fogt and Lloyd Hannesson in Nov. 2002.

HAG200.ZIP - The Nice Hag v2.00 LORD IGM.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/HAG200.zip
    -- v2.00 was officially released on May 06, 2003.

GEMTR210.ZIP - The Gem Trader v2.10 LORD IGM. (Official Release)
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/gemtr210.zip
    -- v2.10 was officially released on May 09, 2003.

OUTH210.ZIP - The Forest Outhouse v2.10 LORD IGM.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/outh210.zip
    -- v2.10 was officially released on May 13, 2003.
    -- Adopted from Robert Fogt and Lloyd Hannesson in Nov. 2002.

LORDGC20.ZIP - The L.O.R.D. Gambling Casino v2.00 LORD IGM.
    -- Official Release: May 26th, 2003. --
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/lordgc20.zip
    -- Adopted from Tobin Fricke in March 2003.

HAG210.ZIP - The Nice Hag v2.10 LORD IGM.  (Official Release)
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/hag210.zip
    -- v2.10 was officially released on June 04, 2003.

FORHP1.ZIP - The Forest Outhouse RHP Pack v1.00
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Scripts/forhp1.zip
    -- Includes: The Burlap Bag, The Magical GemStone, Polish
       Armour, and Sharpen Weapon RHP scripts.
    -- Some require v2.10+, others v2.15+, of the Forest Outhouse IGM.
    -- First release was made officially on July 09, 2003.

RUIN20.ZIP - The Ruined Castle v2.00 LORD IGM.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/ruin20.zip
    -- Released officially July 10th, 2003.

LORDGC21.ZIP - LORD Gambling Casino v2.10 LORD IGM.
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/lordgc21.zip
    -- Released officially September 16th, 2003.

HAG214.ZIP - The Nice Hag v2.14 LORD IGM.  (Official Release)
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/hag214.zip
    -- Released v2.14 officially on October 05, 2003.

CAVE16.ZIP - The L.O.R.D. Cavern v1.6 LORD IGM.  (Official Release)
   -- http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/cave16,zip
   -- Released officially Friday night, Nov. 07, 2003.

GATE12.ZIP - The Gateway v1.2 LORD IGM.  (Official Release)
   -- http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/gate12.zip
   -- Released officially Friday night, Nov. 07, 2003.

OUTH220.ZIP - The Forest Outhouse v2.20 LORD IGM.  (Official Release)
   -- http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/outh220.zip
   -- Released officially Saturday night, Nov. 08, 2003.

RHPTST13.ZIP - The RHP ToolKit v1.3 LORD Utilities.  (Official Release)
   -- http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/rhptst13.zip
   -- Contains RHPTest v1.3 and LordType v1.3.
   -- Released officially Saturday night, Nov. 08, 2003.

FORHP1.ZIP - The Forest Outhouse RHP Pack v1.05 -- 11/08/2003 release
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/Scripts/forhp1.zip
    -- Re-released with Forest Outhouse v2.20 on Nov. 08, 2003.

GEMTR220.ZIP - The Gem Trader v2.20 LORD IGM. (Official Release)
    http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/LordApps/gemtr220.zip
    -- v2.20 was officially released on Nov. 10, 2003.
=================================================================

Current Betas - Brief info, as of 11/10/2003:

   The Outlands Tavern v1.4d Beta
   http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/IGM-Beta/out-work.zip

   The Pawn Shop v2.82+ Beta
   http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/IGM-Beta/pawnwork.zip

   Turgeon's House v3.14 Beta - LORD IGM
   http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/IGM-Beta/th3-work.zip
====================================================================


                           UPCOMING LORD Projects:
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** The Nice Hag v2.20 - Integration into existing IGM of Bandit
   LADY Script event, which will run randomly, as player is leaving
   the IGM.  Initial recompile done 06/11 to fix omission of CLOSE
   command in code accessing the IGM's configuration file.
   http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/IGM-Beta/Hag-Work.zip

** Ruined Castle v2.10 - Addition of Castle Library, Vampire events.
   No timetable, other than late July 2003.

** Conversion to ANGEL Toolkit of:  The Gateway, Forest Outhouse,
   L.O.R.D. Cavern, Outlands Tavern, and RHPTest. No timetable.
=========================================================================


12.0  SUMMARY
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Your comments, questions, suggestions are welcome and appreciated.  I'd
like to know that people are actually using my IGM. :)  I've put a lot
of work into it and I hope it is appreciated.
    -Donald Glenn Tidmore
======================================================================


                                 DEDICATION:
                     ====================================
Version 2.00 was dedicated to Bryan Turner and Suzanne Franklin.

Versions 2.10 and 2.20 are dedicated to Bryan Turner, Suzanne Franklin,
    Charlie Wardick, and Michael Everett.
======================================================================


                       { IGM/Utility Support Notice: }
  Since I do not use a Linux-based computer, I can not provide support
  for this program if you are using the LORD/x beta, beyond the normal
  DOS LORD IGM support level.

  As of May 23rd, 2003, LORD/32 for Windows is in beta #2.  It does
  not yet support IGM usage.  When it does, and is stable for Local
  Mode usage for people like myself, I will test L.O.R.D. Cavern, The
  Gateway, The Outlands Tavern IGMs;  the LordStat and RHP Toolkit LORD
  utilities;  my LPEdit LORD player editor utility;  and The Gem Trader,
  The Nice Hag, The Forest Outhouse, The L.O.R.D. Gambling Casino, and
  The Pawn Shop LORD IGMs -- to see if any changes need to be made, in
  order to provide Lord/32 support for them.
  ---------------------------------

  In summary, this program may be used with DOS LORD versions and will
  be fully supported.  Limited support may be available eventually for
  LORD/32 users, running my LORD programs. It depends on whether Michael
  Preslar releases details on how IGMs are to interact differently, if
  at all, when they are run by either LORD/X or LORD/32.
==========================================================================

IGM Crashes:  If you experience a crash while using the IGM, please
send me a capture log of your BBS session which most comm programs
and Telnet clients are able to generate.  Zip it up in an archive
using Winzip, PKzip or some other ZIP-compatible utility, and send
it to me at donald.tidmore@fidotel.com.

Also include copy of the IGM's data files such as Tradelst.dat and
Gemdrink.dat.  Copies of the LORD game's play*.dat files, if included,
will help with analyzing what caused your IGM crash.
==========================================================================

Gemtrade.txt -- End of documentation.

Updated on November 10, 2003, at 04:43 pm.

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