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| 82 | 1 <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd"> |
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4 <title>RLG-Web Information</title> |
| 82 | 5 <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="style-rlg.css"> |
| 6 </head> | |
| 7 <body> | |
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8 <h1>RLG-Web Help and Information</h1> |
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9 <p><a href="/">RLG-Web</a> is a Web-based app for playing roguelike games in your Web browser.</p> |
| 82 | 10 <h2>Browser Compatibility</h2> |
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11 <p>RLG-Web uses WebSockets, which means the server can send data to your browser as soon as Rogue generates it, instead of waiting for the browser |
| 188 | 12 to ask for it. This reduces the lag time.</p> |
| 13 <p>WebSockets are supported in most recent browsers. RLG-Web has been tested using Firefox and Chrome; there should be no problems with them. | |
| 14 Safari 6 or newer and Internet Explorer 10 or newer are compatible. Opera ought to work, though it hasn't been tested yet.</p> | |
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15 <p>You may encounter problems on mobile devices.</p> |
| 82 | 16 <h2>Starting Games</h2> |
| 188 | 17 <p>If you have already registered an account, you can log in. If not, create one with the "New name" button. Once logged in, RLG-Web will list your |
| 82 | 18 saved games and let you resume them or start new ones.</p> |
| 19 <p>If there are games being played, you can watch them whether you are logged in or not.</p> | |
| 20 <p>Use the "Stop" button to stop watching a game, or to force a game you are playing to save.</p> | |
| 21 <h2>Playing Games</h2> | |
| 188 | 22 <p>The games can be difficult to learn if you are not familiar with ASCII roguelikes. The '?' key will tell you what each key does. An 'S' will save |
| 82 | 23 your game, and a 'Q' will quit.</p> |
| 24 <p>The original method of moving around was with the vi-keys.</p> | |
| 25 <table style="font-size: 2em; margin: 0 5em"> | |
| 26 <tr><td>y</td><td>k</td><td>u</td></tr> | |
| 27 <tr><td>h</td><td>.</td><td>l</td></tr> | |
| 28 <tr><td>b</td><td>j</td><td>n</td></tr> | |
| 29 </table> | |
| 30 <p>This is the most reliable way of exploring.</p> | |
| 188 | 31 <p>You can also move with arrow keys, or with the number pad, if your browser recognizes those keys. If it doesn't, the simulated keyboard can imitate |
| 82 | 32 them.</p> |
| 188 | 33 <p>Stairs are represented by '%'. Descend them by typing '>'.</p> |
| 82 | 34 <h2>Saving Games</h2> |
| 188 | 35 <p>If you accidentally close your browser, don't worry. Your game will be saved automatically. Your strength 18 character with the two-handed sword on level 22 is safe from bugs and network problems. But the dragons are sure to get him.</p> |
| 36 <h2>Ending Games</h2> | |
| 37 <p>Be warned: your game will not end in victory. Rogue is nearly impossible to beat, by design. If you expect to win, you will quickly become frustrated. | |
| 38 Learn to enjoy the game anyway, and one day you may find the Amulet.</p> | |
| 82 | 39 <h2>Accounts and Passwords</h2> |
| 188 | 40 <p>rlgallery.org doesn't use https yet, so you should not assume your password is safe. Don't use the same one you use on your bank's website, etc.</p> |
| 41 <p>You don't have to supply a valid e-mail address. It will only be used if you ask to have your password reset.</p> | |
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42 <p>You can change your e-mail or password on the <a href="/options.html">options page</a>.</p> |
| 178 | 43 <h2>Compatibility</h2> |
| 188 | 44 <p>RLG-Web cooperates with dgamelaunch. It uses the same account database. You can save a game in one and resume play with the other. Both systems |
| 178 | 45 are capable of watching games being played in the other.</p> |
| 82 | 46 </body> |
| 47 </html> |