1 | WHAT IS CROSSFIRE? |
1 | WHAT IS CROSSFIRE? |
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3 | This is a multiplayer graphical arcade and adventure game, that runs on a |
3 | This is a multiplayer graphical arcade and adventure game, that runs on |
4 | client/server model. There are clients for Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) and |
4 | a client/server model. There are clients for Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) |
5 | POSIX systems such as Linux and *BSD. To get the most joyful experience, |
5 | and POSIX systems such as Linux and *BSD. To get the most joyful |
6 | the Crossfire+ client should be used. This client is written in Perl and |
6 | experience, the Crossfire+ client should be used. This client is written |
7 | utilises SDL with OpenGL. |
7 | in Perl and utilises SDL with OpenGL to provide you with the most |
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8 | immersive gameplay. |
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9 | Crossfire has certain flavours from other games, especially Gauntlet (TM) |
10 | Crossfire has certain flavours from other games, especially Gauntlet (TM) |
10 | and Nethack/Moria. |
11 | and Nethack/Moria. |
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12 | Any number of players can move around in their own window, finding |
13 | Any number of players can move around in their own window on the |
13 | and using items and battle monsters. They can choose to cooperate |
14 | world, finding and using items and battle monsters. They can choose to |
14 | or compete in the same "world". |
15 | cooperate or compete in the same "world". |
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16 | REQUIREMENTS |
18 | REQUIREMENTS |
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18 | For UNIX, a modern C++ compiler with some extensions is required to |
20 | For UNIX, a modern C++ compiler with some extensions is required to |
19 | compile this game. In addition, you will need the Perl development |
21 | compile this game. In addition, you will need the Perl development |
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34 | - Safe::Hole >= v0.10 |
36 | - Safe::Hole >= v0.10 |
35 | - Pod::POM >= v0.17 |
37 | - Pod::POM >= v0.17 |
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37 | Furthermore, you will need the following programs and libraries: |
39 | Furthermore, you will need the following programs and libraries: |
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39 | - gperf, the GNU perfect hash generator |
41 | - gperf, the GNU perfect hash generator >= v3.0 |
40 | - glib-2.0 >= v2.10 |
42 | - glib-2.0 >= v2.10 |
41 | - libpng >= v1.2 |
43 | - libpng >= v1.2 |
42 | - ImageMagick >= 6.0 (convert must be in your PATH). |
44 | - ImageMagick >= v6.0 |
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45 | - optipng => v0.5.5 (http://optipng.sf.net) |
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46 | - rsync >= 2.6 (a must have anyways) |
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44 | Your compiler must support the Library Technical Report 1 extensions and |
48 | Your compiler must support the Library Technical Report 1 extensions and |
45 | the upcoming typeof extension. The GNU C++ compiler >= version 4.0 does |
49 | the upcoming typeof extension. The GNU C++ compiler >= version 4.0 does |
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50 | support all these. |
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48 | COMPILING |
53 | COMPILING |
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50 | Crossfire has been known to compile on a wide variety of systems. It should |
55 | Crossfire has been known to compile on a wide variety of systems. It should |
51 | compile and most all ISO C++ 200x and POSIX compliant systems. |
56 | compile and run on most ISO C++ 200x and POSIX compliant systems. |
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53 | To get directions on compilation for UNIX/LINUX, read the INSTALL file. |
58 | To get generic directions on compilation, read the INSTALL file. |
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55 | USAGE |
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57 | Crossfire runs on a client/server model. You will also need the client |
61 | INSTALLATION/USAGE |
58 | to play. You can either connect to a server someone else has set up, |
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59 | or run your own server and connect to that. The client package has |
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60 | information for connecting to servers. |
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62 | To run your own server, you need to make the crossfire binaries |
63 | Crossfire runs on a client/server model. You will also a client to |
63 | and install them, and then run the crossfire program. This now |
64 | play. You can either connect to a server someone else has set up, or |
64 | creates a server which you/other people can connect to. The map |
65 | run your own server and connect to that. There are a number of clients |
65 | files will need to get downloaded and installed for the server to run |
66 | available, but the recommended one is CFPlus (see below for URL). |
66 | properly. The map pack is released together with the server and can be |
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67 | downloaded form the same location. The maps should be copied into the |
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68 | $(TARGET)/share/crossfire/maps directory - after unpacking, you should |
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69 | have a $(TARGET)/share/crossfire/maps/scorn directory. |
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71 | If you plan to run a long term server, you should use one of the scripts |
68 | To run your own server, you need to make the crossfire binaries and |
72 | provided that will re-run crossfire if it dies for some reason. |
69 | install them, and then run the crossfire program. This now creates a |
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70 | server which you/other people can connect to. First you have to download |
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71 | and install maps and archetype packs, though. |
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73 | Download both the cfmaps-<version> and cfarch-<version> archives, then use cfutil |
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74 | to install both: |
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76 | cfutil --install-maps path/to/cfmaps-<version>/ |
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77 | cfutil --install-arch path/to/cfarch-<version>/ |
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79 | Both processes can take some time, depending on your resources :) |
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74 | WEB SITES: |
82 | WEB SITES: |
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76 | The following web addresses have crossfire information that you may find |
84 | The following web addresses have crossfire information that you may find |
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85 | useful: |
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108 | helpful. |
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110 | The more information provided, the better chance of the bug being fixed in |
118 | The more information provided, the better chance of the bug being fixed in |
111 | a timely fashion. |
119 | a timely fashion. |
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114 | SUBMITTING PATCHES: |
121 | SUBMITTING PATCHES: |
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115 | Patches should be submitted to email address: |
123 | Patches should be submitted to email address: |
116 | crossfire@schmorp.de |
124 | crossfire@schmorp.de |
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118 | PUBLIC SERVERS: |
126 | PUBLIC SERVERS: |
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120 | The best way to find a server to play is to run the client. It will contact |
128 | The best way to find a server to play is to run the client |
121 | the metaserver and present a list to choose from. You can also see |
129 | and hit "Server List" in the setup dialog (this varies |
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130 | depending on your client). You can also see a list at |
122 | a list at http://crossfire.real-time.com/metaserver/ |
131 | http://crossfire.real-time.com/metaserver/. |
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133 | The canonical server for use with Crossfire and CFPlus is |
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134 | crossfire.schmorp.de, port 13327 (default). |
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125 | COPYRIGHT |
136 | COPYRIGHT |
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127 | Copyright (C) 2007 Crossfire Development Team |
138 | Copyright (C) 2007 Crossfire Development Team |
128 | Copyright (C) 2000, 2006 Mark Wedel |
139 | Copyright (C) 2000, 2006 Mark Wedel |