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Update documentation and bump the version number.
author John "Elwin" Edwards
date Sun, 11 Jan 2015 07:39:59 -0500
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1 <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd"> 1 <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd">
2 <html> 2 <html>
3 <head> 3 <head>
4 <title>RLG-Web β6 Information</title> 4 <title>RLG-Web β7 Information</title>
5 <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="style-rlg.css"> 5 <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="style-rlg.css">
6 </head> 6 </head>
7 <body> 7 <body>
8 <h1>RLG-Web β6 Help and Information</h1> 8 <h1>RLG-Web β7 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 6 works, but 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
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> 12 to ask for it. This reduces the lag time.</p>
13 <h2>WebSockets</h2> 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 <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 Safari 6 or newer and Internet Explorer 10 or newer are compatible. Opera ought to work, though it hasn't been tested yet.</p>
15 instead of waiting for the browser to ask for it. This reduces the lag time.</p> 15 <p>You may encounter problems on mobile devices.</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> 16 <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 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
19 saved games and let you resume them or start new ones.</p> 18 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> 19 <p>If there are games being played, you can watch them whether you are logged in or not.</p>
21 <p>Use the "Stop" button to stop watching a game, or to force a game you are playing to save.</p> 20 <p>Use the "Stop" button to stop watching a game, or to force a game you are playing to save.</p>
29 <tr><td>b</td><td>j</td><td>n</td></tr> 28 <tr><td>b</td><td>j</td><td>n</td></tr>
30 </table> 29 </table>
31 <p>This is the most reliable way of exploring.</p> 30 <p>This is the most reliable way of exploring.</p>
32 <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 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
33 them.</p> 32 them.</p>
34 <p>Note: Super-Rogue does not work with the arrow keys or the number pad yet.</p>
35 <h2>Saving Games</h2> 33 <h2>Saving Games</h2>
36 <p>If you accidentally close your browser, don't worry. If your browser supports WebSockets, RLG-Web will save your game automatically. If not, it 34 <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>
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>
39 <h2>Accounts and Passwords</h2> 35 <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> 36 <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> 37 <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> 38 <p>You can change your e-mail or password on the <a href="/options.html">options page</a>.</p>
43 <h2>Missing Features</h2> 39 <h2>Missing Features</h2>