*************************************************************************** * BUILDER.TST * * Version 1 * * Updated: Aug 19 1996 * * * * Valhalla is Copyrighted 1990 - 1994 (C). All Rights Reserved (R) * * Useable in the 50 LEVEL mud Created By Palio * ***************************************************************************
Welcome new builder. This is a short building test to ensure that you meet Valhalla's high standards of area creation. It is only a short test and is intended to both familiarize you with the concepts of building for Valhalla and to familiarize us with your building style. If you are ready to take this test please contact Eirinn@valhalla.com and/or Saor@valhala.com and ask for a trial zone on the Valhalla Test Site. The Valhalla Test Site is located at blinksoft.com 4242. The Please feel free to take your time with this test and give us your very best work. Please exsure you read Building.txt before you ask for a zone so you know your rights and obligations as a builder.
1)FTP ALLDOCS.zip or ALLDOCS.tgz from one of the following ftp sites valhalla-usa.com /pub/valhalla/docs Blinksoft.com /dikuii/docs
2) Read through the docs and familiarize yourself with the building formats as well as the limits for mobiles and items.
3) Create 5-7 rooms complete: -Descriptions not less then 3 lines long -Flags -Extras -Exit description -At least one door -At least one hidden exit -At least one room set light -At least one room set dark -Correct Spelling -Correct use of grammar -Correct use of the English language 4) Create 3 Mobiles complete: -One humanoid -One monster -One magic user -Complete with descriptions -Legal amount of money on the mobile -Legal amount of exp bonus on the mobile -If using macro's correct macro for the weapon type. -Load mobiles into the rooms using resets 5) Create 3 Objects complete: -One weapon type -One armor type -One other item type (lamp, container) -Items must be usable for the purpose they are made. (a plate must be wearable) -Items must be in limits on ability bonus's, craftsmanship, magical modifier, rent and cost. -Have extras as needed -Armor and weapon item loaded onto mobiles with use of resets. -Other Item type loaded into a room with use of resets. 6) All parts of this test must be included in a zone file that is set up correctly. If you need help learning how to compile the zone there are many gods on Valhalla that will be willing to give you a hand just ask.
When you look at building a zone for Valhalla, you should do so because you see a need missing, an area or object or mobile that is not built and would make the mud a better place for all to play. You should want to build for valhalla because you want to create a great zone. Please do not look at building as a way to get a 'God Character' or because you want to build yourself the ultimate playground. If you intend to build for Valhalla do it because you want to make the mud a better place for everyone.