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Update the documentation.
author John "Elwin" Edwards <elwin@sdf.org>
date Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:31:21 -0700
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8 <h1>RLG-Web β5 Help and Information</h1> 8 <h1>RLG-Web β5 Help and Information</h1>
9 <p>This page explains <a href="/">RLG-Web</a> and how to use it. Since the project is still under rapid development, details may change.</p> 9 <p>This page explains <a href="/">RLG-Web</a> and how to use it. Since the project is still under rapid development, details may change.</p>
10 <h2>Browser Compatibility</h2> 10 <h2>Browser Compatibility</h2>
11 <p>RLG-Web has been tested using Firefox and Chrome; there should be no problems with recent versions of these two browsers. Safari and Opera ought to 11 <p>RLG-Web has been tested using Firefox and Chrome; there should be no problems with recent versions of these two browsers. Safari 6 works, but
12 work, though they haven't been tested yet. Internet Explorer 9 is compatible, but older versions might not be.</p> 12 older versions may not. Opera ought to work, though it hasn't been tested yet. Internet Explorer 9 is compatible, but older versions might not be.</p>
13 <h2>WebSockets</h2> 13 <h2>WebSockets</h2>
14 <p>If your browser supports it, RLG-Web will connect using WebSockets. This lets the server send data to your browser as soon as Rogue generates it, 14 <p>If your browser supports it, RLG-Web will connect using WebSockets. This lets the server send data to your browser as soon as Rogue generates it,
15 instead of waiting for the browser to ask for it. This reduces latency.</p> 15 instead of waiting for the browser to ask for it. This reduces the lag time.</p>
16 <p>The site will still work if your browser doesn't support this feature, but it will probably be annoyingly slow.</p> 16 <p>The site will still work if your browser doesn't support this feature, but it will probably be annoyingly slow.</p>
17 <h2>Starting Games</h2> 17 <h2>Starting Games</h2>
18 <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 18 <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
19 saved games and let you resume them or start new ones.</p> 19 saved games and let you resume them or start new ones.</p>
20 <p>If there are games being played, you can watch them whether you are logged in or not.</p> 20 <p>If there are games being played, you can watch them whether you are logged in or not.</p>
37 will be saved after staying idle for an hour, or you can force it to save when you return.</p> 37 will be saved after staying idle for an hour, or you can force it to save when you return.</p>
38 <p>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> 38 <p>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>
39 <h2>Accounts and Passwords</h2> 39 <h2>Accounts and Passwords</h2>
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> 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> 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>
42 <p>You can change your e-mail or password on the <a href="/options.html">options page</a>.</p>
42 <h2>Missing Features</h2> 43 <h2>Missing Features</h2>
43 <p>You can't watch games that are being played in dgamelaunch yet. The opposite situation works: you can use dgamelaunch to watch games being played 44 <p>You can't watch games that are being played in dgamelaunch yet. The opposite situation works: you can use dgamelaunch to watch games being played
44 in RLG-Web.</p> 45 in RLG-Web.</p>
45 <p>You can't change your password or e-mail address yet. You will have to log in via ssh to do this, for now.</p>
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