[net.games] ad_d

saf (09/13/82)

I have received several inquiries regarding my posting regarding ad_d.
This is a game based on rogue which has many new features (like ~100
monsters, new potions, sticks, rings, etc.)  It was developed by
Doug Whitten (ihuxn!dewo1) who kindly consented to distribute it
to those who wanted it (in source form).  This offer was made 2 or 3 weeks
ago and a number of people replied.  As far as I know, they are in the
process of receiving the code.

If there are a large number of additional people who want the game, a system
of distribution will have to be worked out (like one copy to a system or
something) to avoid overloading uucp lines.  It might also be desireable
to have recipients forward the game to others rather than expecting
ihuxn to transmit a lot of copies.  Maybe it should even be sent via
net.source (Doug willing of course!).

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Side comment to Doug Whitten:  Please post to net.games regarding policy
				on additional distributions.  There
				seem to be people who didn't see the
				original offer.
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Regarding the proposed news group...  There is going to be the same
type of news traffic as currently exists for rogue (questions,
complaints, new features, etc.).  Since the game is relatively distinct
from rogue it makes sense to allocate a group to it if there is a large
audience.  Currently, work is going on to convert it to 4.1 bsd (it's
set up for vanilla 4.0).  To ensure that everybody has access to these
and other changes, a newsgroup is ideal.  With mail there is the risk of
leaving new users out of the discussion.  So, vote for net.games.ad_d
and let's get the ball rolling!

	Steve Falco  (floyd!saf)

smb (09/14/82)

Let me suggest that Ken Arnold's policy be followed -- that at most one
copy be sent to a site, to aid in controlling gameplaying where necessary.