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bc-dev.net · 05-06-2008, 02:20 AM

FMud is a simple web based Flash mud client.

http://bc-dev.net/projects/fmud

Kepo · 05-06-2008, 06:46 AM

Very cool. I just checked out the demo and it was great even though it's only the first release version. I hope you'll continue to develop it because I'll definitely be using it.

kodath · 05-06-2008, 02:17 PM

Ooh, nice. If I would own a mud, I'd definately be interested.

tyme · 05-07-2008, 01:28 PM

Very awesome. I will probably wait for the next release and deploy it on our MUD's website. This seems so much better than the Java clients I've used so far.

-Duren

bc-dev.net · 05-13-2008, 11:31 AM

FMud version 0.2 released | bc-dev.net

This version is just a small update to include support for ANSI grey (black) colour.

Bugs, comments, feedback or suggestions to fmud@bc-dev.net

Threshold · 05-13-2008, 12:35 PM

Wow. That is GREAT WORK.

Is this an open source project?

Threshold · 05-13-2008, 12:50 PM

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Limitations:
The security sandbox used by the Adobe Flash player means that FMud can only be used to connect to a mud running on the same domain as the FMud.swf file itself. However this restriction does not apply if the domain running the mud has a crossdomain.xml file allowing connections from the domain hosting the FMud.swf binary.

Could you explain how one uses the crossdomain.xml file (or point me in the direction of a web page/site) so the flash client can be located on a web host and connect to a mud that is on a different machine?

Threshold · 05-13-2008, 01:04 PM

Are you interested in bug reports or anything of that nature?

If so, what method of reporting do you prefer?

This is a very cool project, with potentially huge benefits to all muds.

bc-dev.net · 05-13-2008, 07:22 PM

I am going to wait until I have a stable version before I release the source.

As regards to the crossdomain.xml file, unfortunately that is now obsolete with the latest version of Flash Player. I hadn't realised Adobe changed the security model in the latest version and forgot to upgrade. I've posted about it on my site and updated the download package with the necessary files and instructions.

Security changes in Flash Player 9.0.124.0 | bc-dev.net

That post has more detail as well as links to the Adobe documentation. The essential differences are that a socket policy file is now compulsory, even for apps connecting to servers on the same domain, and this policy file has to be served on either port 843 or the port the mud server is running on.

I am happy to get feedback either as comments on the website or via email if you prefer.

bc-dev.net · 05-27-2008, 05:12 AM

FMud version 0.3 released | bc-dev.net

Bright versions of ansi colours are now displayed correctly and fully configurable, and I've also improved the parsing so most of the colour bleed type bugs should be gone.

I'd also be interested in hearing what other features people would like to see in FMud, bearing in mind that it's supposed to be a basic generic client. There are a lot of things you can do with flash in terms of custom windows, buttons, gauges etc., but most of these would be game specific.

Bugs, comments, feedback or suggestions to fmud@bc-dev.net

Kylotan · 05-28-2008, 07:23 PM

I'd love to use this, but since I can't use port 843 on a shared host, it would presumably involve hacking in HTTP support into the MUD's connection code, which looks like too much work.

bc-dev.net · 05-29-2008, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kylotan

I'd love to use this, but since I can't use port 843 on a shared host, it would presumably involve hacking in HTTP support into the MUD's connection code, which looks like too much work.

You could try approaching your host and asking them to serve a master socket policy file for all their hosted games on port 843. It shouldn't be too difficult for them to setup - the adobe site has several premade scripts which can be used to serve the file.

bc-dev.net · 07-12-2008, 07:51 AM

FMud version 0.4 released | bc-dev.net

I've added a split screen scrollback mode and command echo colour is now configurable under settings. I've also added support for password hiding which should work with standard server implementations of ECHO.

I am also able to offer game specific custom versions of the client, please contact me for details.

FMud Customisation | bc-dev.net

scandum · 07-12-2008, 02:13 PM

Linux VT100 support would be nice. It's documented in 'man console_codes' - particularly cursor handling and scrolling region handling.

05-06-2008, 02:20 AM	#1
bc-dev.net New Member Join Date: May 2008 Name: Matt Posts: 6	FMud 0.1 released FMud is a simple web based Flash mud client. http://bc-dev.net/projects/fmud Last edited by bc-dev.net : 05-06-2008 at 09:33 AM.

05-06-2008, 06:46 AM	#2
Kepo New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Home MUD: Eragard Posts: 3	Re: FMud 0.1 released Very cool. I just checked out the demo and it was great even though it's only the first release version. I hope you'll continue to develop it because I'll definitely be using it.

05-06-2008, 02:17 PM	#3
kodath New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	Re: FMud 0.1 released Ooh, nice. If I would own a mud, I'd definately be interested.

05-07-2008, 01:28 PM	#4
tyme New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3	Re: FMud 0.1 released Very awesome. I will probably wait for the next release and deploy it on our MUD's website. This seems so much better than the Java clients I've used so far. -Duren

05-13-2008, 11:31 AM	#5
bc-dev.net New Member Join Date: May 2008 Name: Matt Posts: 6	FMud 0.2 released FMud version 0.2 released \| bc-dev.net This version is just a small update to include support for ANSI grey (black) colour. Bugs, comments, feedback or suggestions to fmud@bc-dev.net

05-13-2008, 12:35 PM	#6
Threshold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Home MUD: Threshold RPG Posts: 725	Re: FMud 0.1 released Wow. That is GREAT WORK. Is this an open source project?

05-13-2008, 01:04 PM	#8
Threshold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Home MUD: Threshold RPG Posts: 725	Re: FMud 0.1 released Are you interested in bug reports or anything of that nature? If so, what method of reporting do you prefer? This is a very cool project, with potentially huge benefits to all muds.

05-13-2008, 07:22 PM	#9
bc-dev.net New Member Join Date: May 2008 Name: Matt Posts: 6	Re: FMud 0.1 released I am going to wait until I have a stable version before I release the source. As regards to the crossdomain.xml file, unfortunately that is now obsolete with the latest version of Flash Player. I hadn't realised Adobe changed the security model in the latest version and forgot to upgrade. I've posted about it on my site and updated the download package with the necessary files and instructions. Security changes in Flash Player 9.0.124.0 \| bc-dev.net That post has more detail as well as links to the Adobe documentation. The essential differences are that a socket policy file is now compulsory, even for apps connecting to servers on the same domain, and this policy file has to be served on either port 843 or the port the mud server is running on. I am happy to get feedback either as comments on the website or via email if you prefer.

05-27-2008, 05:12 AM	#10
bc-dev.net New Member Join Date: May 2008 Name: Matt Posts: 6	FMud 0.3 released FMud version 0.3 released \| bc-dev.net Bright versions of ansi colours are now displayed correctly and fully configurable, and I've also improved the parsing so most of the colour bleed type bugs should be gone. I'd also be interested in hearing what other features people would like to see in FMud, bearing in mind that it's supposed to be a basic generic client. There are a lot of things you can do with flash in terms of custom windows, buttons, gauges etc., but most of these would be game specific. Bugs, comments, feedback or suggestions to fmud@bc-dev.net

05-28-2008, 07:23 PM	#11
Kylotan Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 121	Re: FMud 0.1 released I'd love to use this, but since I can't use port 843 on a shared host, it would presumably involve hacking in HTTP support into the MUD's connection code, which looks like too much work.

07-12-2008, 07:51 AM	#13
bc-dev.net New Member Join Date: May 2008 Name: Matt Posts: 6	Re: FMud 0.4 released FMud version 0.4 released \| bc-dev.net I've added a split screen scrollback mode and command echo colour is now configurable under settings. I've also added support for password hiding which should work with standard server implementations of ECHO. I am also able to offer game specific custom versions of the client, please contact me for details. FMud Customisation \| bc-dev.net

07-12-2008, 02:13 PM	#14
scandum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 122	Re: FMud 0.1 released Linux VT100 support would be nice. It's documented in 'man console_codes' - particularly cursor handling and scrolling region handling.

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