DoorMUD Sysop Documentation

Setup for Synchronet release

Step 1: Run SCFG by selecting BBS -> Configure in the Synchronet console. Then go to External Programs -> Online Programs -> Games -> Available Online Programs, and hit the insert key. Use "DoorMUD" for the program name and internal code. Now, configure DoorMUD as follows:

Be sure to set the "start-up directory" to whatever directory you put your DoorMUD files in.

When selecting the Synchronet XTRN.DAT dropfile type, set "use real names" to "no" in order for inter-node paging to properly display a user's alias.

The "Native (32-bit)" option is only available in Synchronet v3.10g or later. If you are using an older version of Synchronet, you MUST put dmud32 on the OS/2 Program List instead as described below in step 2.

Step 2: If you are running Synchronet v3.10g or later, you can now exit SCFG and skip to step 3.

Otherwise, you are running an older (pre-3.10g) release of Synchronet, and must now manually tell the BBS to properly recognize DoorMUD as a native 32bit door. In SCFG, select External Programs -> OS/2 Program List and hit the insert key on your keyboard. Type "DMUD32" and then hit enter. Select "No" for the "Comm Port" toggle. (This step is *required* for pre-3.10g Synchronet, so do not skip it!)

Next, exit SCFG. Be sure to then refresh the board's node/config data in order for the game to appear on your BBS's menus. You can do this by hitting the stop button then the play button on the Synchronet telnet server.

Step 3: Log on to your BBS with a Sysop account and enter the door. The first time the Sysop (security level 90+ in Synchronet) enters the door, you will be prompted for your real name. This is needed for registration purposes. After doing this, the game is now completely set up and ready for your users to play.

Please note that there is no "local mode" for the Synchronet version of DoorMUD. To play locally, use a telnet client to log onto your BBS, and play from your BBS account.