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                   Multiple Attacks Per Round (apr) Patch
                      Copyright 1996, by Daniel Koepke
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I. Introduction
===============

This is a small patch to implement a skill-based multiple attacks
per round (apr) feature.  The code is small and almost entirely inside
perform_violence(), fight.c.  No new functions have been added.  It
might be better if I had added a new function to get the apr for a
particular character instead of what I am doing now with putting the
code directly in perform_violence().  The only real downside of the
way I have it now is that is slightly more cluttered.  <shrug>


II. Standard (Keep-me-from-court) Disclaimer
============================================

Use this at your own risks.  There is (like pretty much all code) some
bugs.  That is to be expected.  I am giving you this, so I expect that,
in return, you will send me improvements you add, or report any bugs
you encounter.  My e-mail address is dkoepke@california.com.

You do not need to give me credit for this.  I ask, though, that you do
not take credit for it.  I appreciate any credit you give me.  Of course,
you have to follow the CircleMUD license... but that goes without saying
and you are *obviously* already doing that [pssst, read doc/license.doc
if you haven't, yet].

I believe this patch, because of it's size, to be entirely bug free.  But
if you find any, don't hesistate to prove me wrong.


III. Installing
===============

Okay, now on to how to install this thing...  Move the multi_hit.diff file
to the src/ directory.  Go into the src/ directory and type:

  % patch < multi_hit.diff

If you get any failures/rejects, look at the .rej files and manually
install from that (key: '+' is add, '-' is remove, '!' is change).  If
the entire thing fails, manually patch from the multi_hit.diff file (same
key).


IV. For the Coders
==================

Here's some basics about how this works:
  SKILL: SKILL_SECOND_ATTACK, SKILL_x (141)
  The skill for second attacks.  Levels [C28, T8, W10]

  SKILL: SKILL_THIRD_ATTACK, SKILL_x (142)
  The skill for third attacks.  Levels [T22, W20]


V. Other Patches By Me
======================

The below are availible at the CircleMUD anonymous ftp site (see below
for the address):

  Filename: new.do_who.diff.gz, /pub/CircleMUD/contrib/code
  Usage   : A replacement for do_who(), it splits apart immortals and
            mortals, gives immortals a "who title" ("Immortal" instead
            of "31 War"), keeps a count of highest players on per boot,
            and a little bit more.

  Filename: mount.diff.gz, /pub/CircleMUD/contrib/code
  Usage   : A small, basic mount system with a TAME skill, your mount
            taking the move point cost, and a little more.

  Filename: obj_mail.diff.gz, /pub/CircleMUD/contrib/code
  Usage   : Permits attaching of objects to mail

  Filename: new_prompt.diff.gz, /pub/CircleMUD/contrib/code
  Usage   : Enhanced prompt code that interprets a character's prompt.
            Beware: THIS WILL CHANGE YOUR PFILE!

  Filename: query_ansi.diff.gz, /pub/CircleMUD/contrib/code
  Usage   : A patch to query a logging in user for whether they want
            ANSI color support on/off before display of the title screen.
            Actually quite useful...


VI. Popular CircleMUD Sites
===========================

Anonymous ftp   : [ftp.circlemud.org]
Homepage        : [http://www.circlemud.org/]
Code snippets   : [http://cspo.queensu.ca/~fletcher/Circle/Snippet/]


Have fun and godspeed,


--
Daniel Koepke
dkoepke@california.com
Forgive me father, for I am sin.