Crashes and Smobs

[Sahrine]

Im sure its been thought of before. But is it possible to have you not kill a smob, and when the game crashes, you somehow wind up in the smob's room, in a locked door, and no way of escape? This is the second time i died tonight and lost everything because of game instability. its getting very frustrating.



275/419H /M 47/47V 0lo
South of the Mansion
A dark cellar entrance leads downward. The door itself is down a small set of
concrete stairs and a small window with iron mesh over it has been cut into it.
A tall fence, painted deep black is struck deeply into the ground to the north.
Behind the fence towers a small palace. At the center of the palace stands a
single tower, which looms high above the building.
[ Exits: e d ]
A gray shirt of soft linen is folded here.
A pair of pale leather boots lies on the ground.
A bound journal lies here.
A black velvet ribbon is lying here.
A scythe sword gleams dangerously on the ground.
A small oddly shaped pile of chainmail lies here.
( 2) A vest sewn of a pale leather lies here.
( 2) A plain, brown leather belt is curled on the ground.
Ropes of chainmail were braided into thick wristband left lying here.
A pair of thin, chainmail leggings glitters on the ground.
A tabard of hite and blue cloth lies here in a heap.
A pair of chainmail covered boots stand here waiting.
( 2) A sturdy shield has been dropped here.
( 2) A chainmail tunic lies in a puddle on the ground.
( 3) A small pile of shimmering white material is here.
( 2) The corpse of a small insect is lying here.
( 2) A pair of slippers has been dropped here.
( 3) A pair of tight black breeches lay here.
An elderly woman, following a thin woman is standing here.
A thin smiling woman stands here stroking a black braid.
Dakan, wielding a silver hilted, long thin, curving sword and a jewel encrusted longsword is resting here.
A gray gelding stands quietly nearby.
A gray gelding stands quietly nearby.
A roan gelding prances about.
A tall, wide-shouldered hireling watches you carefully.
A tall, wide-shouldered hireling watches you carefully.

275/419H /M 47/47V 0get ribbon
You get a black velvet ribbon.

277/419H /M 47/47V 0grin dakan

Vagabond Dakan says, 'scary'

277/419H /M 47/47V 0You grin at him.

277/419H /M 47/47V 0say for my chest
A thin woman leaves down.
An elderly woman leaves down.
Masked, you say 'for my chest'

278/419H /M 47/47V 0wink
Have you got something in your eye?

278/419H /M 47/47V 0
A nervous man has arrived from the east.
A pregnant woman has arrived from the east.
Dakan nods and examines your chest.

280/419H /M 47/47V 0say alright.
Masked, you say 'alright.'

280/419H /M 47/47V 0say i think i'm going to sleep now. or at least to bed.
Masked, you say 'i think i'm going to sleep now. or at least to bed.'

282/419H /M 47/47V 0say my head is killing me
Masked, you say 'my head is killing me'

283/419H /M 47/47V 0
Vagabond Dakan says, 'ok'

283/419H /M 47/47V 0
Dakan stops resting, and clambers to his feet.

283/419H /M 47/47V 0
Dakan has left the game.

284/419H /M 47/47V 0say thank you so much, DAkan.
Masked, you say 'thank you so much, DAkan.'

284/419H /M 47/47V 0sig
You sigh.

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2010 March 7 - Shawnyve

- After some discussion on and off the last few months we have removed Sleep
from the Channeler training. If you currently have it, most lost it because
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2010 Feb 14 - Maxim

- Lights have more meanings now. Be aware that your character's race makes a
great difference regarding what you can see and how much detail you will
see. And no, Trollocs don't see in pitch black, they're not fades.
- Corpses have a better chance of staying over reboots now.
- NPCs will only loot between 1 and 5 items (randomly chosen) from fallen
PCs. Of course this applies only if you leave a corpse behind with eq,
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- The "air item" weave now can create clubs.
- Idlers should log back on in the room they idled from. No longer should
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2010 Jan 16 - Ganelon

- Defenders of the Stone clan is now ingame. Currently housed in the Tairen
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2010 Jan 6 - Audrya

- Rumors and signet rings are now working correctly
- Boats should now work correctly. PC steered boat also work, however you need
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to add this to the game. IF you have a VALID RP reason to sail please contact
clan 103 and we will set it manually for the time being.

2009 Dec 8 - Shawnyve

- I've done a massive overhaul of trainers and what you can practice where. There
are new general trainers in every major city/area now. Some are homeland only,
some totally open. See the forums for more info.

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Your command? play sylvae

Welcome to MirrorsMUD!
0) Exit Tel'aran'rhiod.
1) Enter Tel'aran'rhiod.
2) Enter description.
3) Read the background story.
4) Delete this thread.

Make your choice: 1
A Dank Cellar
Bottles and kegs of aged wines line the walls, which are made up of cold, dark
stone covered with dust and cobwebs. A small frayed rope extends from the
ceiling, suspending a single battered lantern. A set of pale stone steps leads
upwards through a door made from thick iron with a wire-enforced dingy glass
window in the center. The thick stench of stale air and alcohol lingers,
begging for some breeze from above to release its stagnancy.
[ Exits: (u) ]
A small lamp hangs in the center of the room, suspended by a thin frayed rope. (LIT)
A ruthless mercenary, following Degal do' Rydoan is standing here.
A ruthless mercenary, following Degal do' Rydoan is standing here.
A ruthless mercenary, following Degal do' Rydoan is standing here.
Degal do' Rydoan, wielding a cuendillar dagger engraved with entwined serpents and a pearl-hilted stiletto is standing here.
There are new polls you have not voted in yet.

419/419H /M 47/47V 0u
The metalhatch seems to be closed.

419/419H /M 47/47V 0open metalhatch
u
It seems to be locked.

419/419H /M 47/47V 0The metalhatch seems to be closed.

419/419H /M 47/47V 0
Degal do' Rydoan's attempt with a cuendillar dagger engraved with entwined serpents to pierce you goes off the mark!
Degal do' Rydoan's attempt to pierce you with a cuendillar dagger engraved with entwined serpents misses its mark!

419/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: healthy front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan OBLITERATES you with his deadly pierce!!
You fan the air around Degal do' Rydoan with your fist.
A ruthless mercenary jumps to the aid of Degal do' Rydoan!
A ruthless mercenary draws a double-bladed axe from a tanned leather baldric.
A ruthless mercenary sends a wild punch at you missing terribly.
A ruthless mercenary thrashes you.

382/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: bruised front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan pierces you very hard.

370/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: bruised front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
A ruthless mercenary puts you flat on your back with a powerful bash!

366/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: bruised front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
You can't fight while sitting!!
Degal do' Rydoan pierces you hard.

357/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: bruised front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan pierces you.
What a stroke of luck, a ruthless mercenary seems to have missed you with his thrash!

353/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: hurt front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
You send a wild punch at Degal do' Rydoan missing terribly
A ruthless mercenary jumps to the aid of Degal do' Rydoan!
A ruthless mercenary draws a double-bladed axe from a tanned leather baldric.
A ruthless mercenary hits you extremely hard.
Degal do' Rydoan pierces you hard.
What a stroke of luck, a ruthless mercenary seems to have missed you with his thrash!

330/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: hurt front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0pick metalhatch
No way! You're fighting for your life!

330/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: hurt front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan OBLITERATES you with his deadly pierce!!
A ruthless mercenary massacres you to small fragments with his thrash.

265/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: hurt front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
A ruthless mercenary sheathes a double-bladed axe in a tanned leather baldric.
A ruthless mercenary sheathes a double-bladed axe in a tanned leather baldric.
Degal do' Rydoan barely pierces you.

262/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: hurt front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan ducks under your fist as you try to hit him.
A ruthless mercenary jumps to the aid of Degal do' Rydoan!
A ruthless mercenary draws a double-bladed axe from a tanned leather baldric.
A ruthless mercenary tickles you as he hits you.
A ruthless mercenary thrashes you very hard.
A ruthless mercenary tickles you as he hits you.
Degal do' Rydoan's attempt to pierce you with a pearl-hilted stiletto misses its mark!

248/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0unlock metalhatch

Degal do' Rydoan pierces you very hard.
A ruthless mercenary sends a wild punch at you missing terribly.
A ruthless mercenary massacres you to small fragments with his hit.

215/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0You don't seem to have the proper key.

215/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
A ruthless mercenary puts you flat on your back with a powerful bash!

212/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
You can't fight while sitting!!

212/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan pierces you very hard.
A ruthless mercenary barely hits you.
A ruthless mercenary thrashes you hard.
A ruthless mercenary barely hits you.

184/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
A ruthless mercenary puts you flat on your back with a powerful bash!

180/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
You can't fight while sitting!!

180/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan pierces you hard.
A ruthless mercenary hits you hard.
A ruthless mercenary tickles you as he hits you.

162/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan pierces you very hard.

151/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan ducks under your fist as you try to hit him.

152/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: wounded front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
A ruthless mercenary hits you extremely hard.
A ruthless mercenary hits you extremely hard.
A ruthless mercenary thrashes you.

111/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: bloody front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan OBLITERATES you with his deadly pierce!!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
You wimp out, and attempt to flee!
PANIC! You couldn't escape!

72/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: bloody front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
A ruthless mercenary puts you flat on your back with a powerful bash!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
You wimp out, and attempt to flee!
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
A ruthless mercenary puts you flat on your back with a powerful bash!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
You wimp out, and attempt to flee!
PANIC! You couldn't escape!

64/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: bloody front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
A ruthless mercenary sheathes a double-bladed axe in a tanned leather baldric.
Degal do' Rydoan pierces you extremely hard.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
You wimp out, and attempt to flee!
PANIC! You couldn't escape!

45/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: critical front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
A ruthless mercenary hits you extremely hard.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
You wimp out, and attempt to flee!
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
A ruthless mercenary barely hits you.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
You wimp out, and attempt to flee!
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
Degal do' Rydoan pierces you hard.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
You wimp out, and attempt to flee!
PANIC! You couldn't escape!

19/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: dying front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
Degal do' Rydoan ducks under your fist as you try to hit him.

20/419H /M 47/47V Sylvae: dying front Degal do' Rydoan: healthy 0
A ruthless mercenary massacres you to small fragments with his hit.
You are incapacitated an will slowly die, if not aided.
A ruthless mercenary snaps your spine with a final crushing blow! You are dead!
You are dead! Sorry...
You feel yourself being pulled into a bright light...

A Small Forest
A strange twilight lies over the area, muffling all color and sound.
A mix of trees and small bushes spreads across the ground to the north, south,
and west. The sounds of birds and small animals filters down through the
branches, while tiny rodents scurry under the fallen leaves. A green field
opens up to the east, beside the manor walls.
[ Exits: n e s w ]

419/419H /M 47/47V 0quit
You're in too much trouble to just quit now!

[Velis]

Always save once your out of a smob.

Otherwise it may auto save you in there, crash, and leave you deaded.

Also a problem because "some" keys dont save over boot.


And since you got your gear back, no real biggy
Have died over 80 times

[Sahrine]

Well. the funny thing about that is. I used to save after every death. I have a trigger for saving when so much crap happens that it actually slows me down a bit. I know I have to save often. Once I reached level 51 i removed -that- save trigger. I guess its my own damn fault heh.

Its still dumb for it to -ever- auto save you in a smob or force you into a situation where you have no choice but to die and lose it all due to game instability. You shouldn't have to save.

And no, I didn't get my gear back. I have nothing. For now. It doesn't matter one bit how many times you died. Its still very bad for business and doesn't make it okay. You have a very small people who play cause they like the game THIS much. This is like punishing them for playing.

and sorry if this sounds whiney, but I just now had an urge to log on and play a bit before work. Then remembered. 'oh right, i can't really do anything in that amount of time. nvm.'

[Velis]

Sorry, i logged in and corpse was empty.
Killed smob, nothing.

We can get you re-eq'd tho, post a list of what you had and we'll get to it

Already have your daggers.

[Sahrine]

Aw thanks Velis. I appreciate it. but this was like 10 hours ago. It likely crashed several times since then hehe. And the eq ... while the momentary loss bothers me, its more important that this just not happen, ya know?

I don't really know much about mobol or coding whatever is or isn't possible. But maybe it can be made so that it saves you when you enter an adjacent room after the smob dies? Anything would be better then locked in!

[Velis]

It hadnt crashed.... was like 7hrs uptime.

Ive always had very weird problems with corpses and mobs looting me. This is something that does still need attention. Thats not to say you shouldnt save after a smob in ANY MUD

[Shawnyve]

auto saving is on a timer, every 15m i believe.

I have an idea that might fix it but I don't know if it can be done or even when. we don't have many coders actually able to work right now.

[Sahrine]

thanks so much for the response, Shawnyve. knowing that.. I think I should have myself 'autosave' more frequently. Thank goodness I use a client.