--- deliantra/server/README	2007/03/07 01:23:37	1.7
+++ deliantra/server/README	2007/03/12 17:41:11	1.8
@@ -1,17 +1,19 @@
 WHAT IS CROSSFIRE?
 
-  This is a multiplayer graphical arcade and adventure game, that runs on a
-  client/server model. There are clients for Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) and
-  POSIX systems such as Linux and *BSD. To get the most joyful experience,
-  the Crossfire+ client should be used. This client is written in Perl and
-  utilises SDL with OpenGL.
+  This is a multiplayer graphical arcade and adventure game, that runs on
+  a client/server model. There are clients for Microsoft(R) Windows(TM)
+  and POSIX systems such as Linux and *BSD. To get the most joyful
+  experience, the Crossfire+ client should be used. This client is written
+  in Perl and utilises SDL with OpenGL to provide you with the most
+  immersive gameplay.
 
   Crossfire has certain flavours from other games, especially Gauntlet (TM)
   and Nethack/Moria.
 
-  Any number of players can move around in their own window, finding
-  and using items and battle monsters.  They can choose to cooperate
-  or compete in the same "world".
+  Any number of players can move around in their own window on the
+  world, finding and using items and battle monsters. They can choose to
+  cooperate or compete in the same "world".
+
 
 REQUIREMENTS
 
@@ -47,31 +49,35 @@
   the upcoming typeof extension. The GNU C++ compiler >= version 4.0 does
   support all these.
 
+
 COMPILING
 
-  Crossfire has been known to compile on a wide variety of systems.  It should
-  compile and most all ISO C++ 200x and POSIX compliant systems.
+  Crossfire has been known to compile on a wide variety of systems. It should
+  compile and run on most ISO C++ 200x and POSIX compliant systems.
+
+  To get generic directions on compilation, read the INSTALL file.
+
 
-  To get directions on compilation for UNIX/LINUX, read the INSTALL file.
+INSTALLATION/USAGE
 
-USAGE
+  Crossfire runs on a client/server model. You will also a client to
+  play. You can either connect to a server someone else has set up, or
+  run your own server and connect to that. There are a number of clients
+  available, but the recommended one is CFPlus (see below for URL).
 
-  Crossfire runs on a client/server model.  You will also need the client
-  to play. You can either connect to a server someone else has set up,
-  or run your own server and connect to that.  The client package has
-  information for connecting to servers.
-
-  To run your own server, you need to make the crossfire binaries
-  and install them, and then run the crossfire program.  This now
-  creates a server which you/other people can connect to.  The map
-  files will need to get downloaded and installed for the server to run
-  properly.  The map pack is released together with the server and can be
-  downloaded form the same location. The maps should be copied into the
-  $(TARGET)/share/crossfire/maps directory - after unpacking, you should
-  have a $(TARGET)/share/crossfire/maps/scorn directory.
+  To run your own server, you need to make the crossfire binaries and
+  install them, and then run the crossfire program. This now creates a
+  server which you/other people can connect to. First you have to download
+  and install maps and archetype packs, though.
+
+  Download both the cfmaps-<version> and cfarch-<version> archives, then use cfutil
+  to install both:
+
+  cfutil --install-maps path/to/cfmaps-<version>/
+  cfutil --install-arch path/to/cfarch-<version>/
+
+  Both processes can take some time, depending on your resources :)
 
-  If you plan to run a long term server, you should use one of the scripts
-  provided that will re-run crossfire if it dies for some reason.
 
 WEB SITES:
 
@@ -112,17 +118,20 @@
 The more information provided, the better chance of the bug being fixed in
 a timely fashion.
 
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 SUBMITTING PATCHES:
-Patches should be submitted to email address:
-   crossfire@schmorp.de
+
+   Patches should be submitted to email address:
+      crossfire@schmorp.de
 
 PUBLIC SERVERS:
 
-The best way to find a server to play is to run the client.  It will contact
-the metaserver and present a list to choose from.  You can also see
-a list at http://crossfire.real-time.com/metaserver/
+   The best way to find a server to play is to run the client
+   and hit "Server List" in the setup dialog (this varies
+   depending on your client).  You can also see a list at
+   http://crossfire.real-time.com/metaserver/.
 
+   The canonical server for use with Crossfire and CFPlus is
+   crossfire.schmorp.de, port 13327 (default).
 
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