HT-Mud Newsletter - 11/1/02 - Issue 2
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ono, another HTMud newletter!? oyes! Here it comes…. :D
> Server is back up and functioning normally (as far as I know ;)
> Top 15 posters on new forums gets into next alpha test
> Please tell us what you want to see in the next alpha:
http://forums.mud.htmod.com/viewtopic.php?t=5
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Table of Contents
1) Server Outage
2) New Forums
3) Skill System
4) Polls
A) Helpful Links
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1) Server Outage

If you've been having trouble testing or accessing the website, it's because our server was unfortunately down. Our server's datacenter lost its internet connection, and our provider had to scramble to get another one. Now we're on a better line anyway, and shouldn't have another outage!
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2) New Forums

I managed to get some HTMud dedicated only forums up at http://forums.mud.htmod.com - we'll be using that to determine post counts exclusive to HTMud. You can use http://forums.mud.htmod.com/memberlist.php to help you determine where you rank in post count. Don't forget - the top 15 *registered* posters will get into the next Alpha test! Since we don't even have 15 active posters on the forums, anyone interested can easily get in!

I've started a number of topics which I'd really like everyone's input on, and which directly affect game balance. Be sure to comment on them now before their implementation begins!
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3) Skill System

Umadin proposed an idea I really like, and which I'm planning on using for our skill system:
"Ooooh heres another idea I thought I would do if i made a mmorpg. Have fallout type feats that only show up if you have the skills to get that feat. And have special feats that are like no one gets because there so class specific (maxed baking plus maxed... leatherworking, gives you the rare ancient bread leather tailoring feat) This would make it cool because people would be unique in skill and you might want to seek out a... bread talorer... heh... not exactly but you get the idea...."

I like this idea, but I still want to hear everyone's thoughts on this! Good or bad, please let us know in http://forums.mud.htmod.com/viewtopic.php?t=7
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4) Polls

I've posted a number of polls up on the website - I'd be greatly appreciative if everyone would submit their vote so I can get a good feeling of what's wanted and what's not:

What should be in the next Alpha test: http://forums.mud.htmod.com/viewtopic.php?t=5
RPG vs Social elements: http://forums.mud.htmod.com/viewtopic.php?t=4
New forums: good or bad? http://forums.mud.htmod.com/viewtopic.php?t=2

What skills do you want to see? http://forums.mud.htmod.com/viewtopic.php?t=6
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A) Helpful Links
Main Website: http://mud.htmod.com
Forums: http://forums.mud.htmod.com/
Chat Room: http://mud.htmod.com/chat.shtml
Screenshots: http://mod.htmod.com/gallery/HTMud
Sign-up Page (give to your friends! ;) http://mud.htmod.com/signup.php
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