Aberchat Server Update
A new Aberchat server hosted by Cryosphere was set up that upgrades current server software from version 2.14 to version 5.1. This replaces the old Aberchat server hosted by Smile MUD, but the old server is still running as a backup if the Cryosphere server goes offline. Any abermuds that are not connected to Aberchat and have been hesistant to join due to stability concerns should give this a second look.

The IP address and port of Cryosphere Aberchat are: 81.2.116.229 6715.

The old IP address and port of Smile Aberchat are: 217.12.146.73 6969

Users of Aberchat should code a selectable ABOOT, making one is relatively easy:

In client_int.h -

#define SERVER "217.12.146.73"
#define SERVER_PORT 6969
#define PASS ACHAT_PASS
#define MUDLIB VERSION
#define MYMUD MUD_NAME
// Aberchat 2
#define SERVER_B "213.84.82.105"
#define SERVER_PORT_B 6717
#define PASS_B ACHAT_PASS_B
// Aberchat 3
#define SERVER_C "81.2.116.229"
#define SERVER_PORT_C 6715
#define PASS_C ACHAT_PASS

In client.c add the switchers to the functions -

int aberchat_boot(int a)
{
if (aberfd == -1) {
switch(a) {
case 3:
aberfd = makesock(SERVER_C, SERVER_PORT_C);
break;
case 2:
aberfd = makesock(SERVER_B, SERVER_PORT_B);
break;
case 1:
default:
aberfd = makesock(SERVER, SERVER_PORT);
break;
}


int aberchat_boot(int a)
{
if (aberfd == -1) {
switch(a) {
case 3:
aberfd = makesock(SERVER_C, SERVER_PORT_C);
break;
case 2:
aberfd = makesock(SERVER_B, SERVER_PORT_B);
break;
case 1:
default:
aberfd = makesock(SERVER, SERVER_PORT);
break;
}

Abermud Announcements BLOG
Seems the current trend is the establishment of weblogs to put up news and whatever else that is informative. Since it has been over a year since I wrote the last Abermud Announcements, and the spoiled sport antics of a few who don't like what content I put in opening editorial comment paragraph. When I feel like writing some news I can do that without messing with HTML coding and FTP'ing it up. And I can rant when I feel like doing so. Comments are welcomed, but they will be moderated before going up for all to see to keep the flamers out.