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SelfCoded · 04-07-2013, 05:25 PM

So I have all of these Diku .are files that I want to move over to a different codebase. Before I get started writing any kind of conversion script, the first thing I need to do is understand how the rooms work. If anyone can point me to some documentation on this, or something that converts Diku areas to SMAUG or MUSH, or give me quick rundown on detecting n/e/s/w, I'd be very grateful =D! I did a lot of googling and I tried out a list of area editors, but either a) I couldn't get them installed, B) They didn't support Diku, C) Broken link/no longer exists/other.

Here's an example from a very small area file. I'm hoping that the codebase wasn't modified from original Diku in regards to how the .are files work.

#AREA Delerak Random Treasure Zone~
random~
Delerak Xione Jakahri Anira~
9500 9999
0 1

#MOBILES
#0

#OBJECTS
#9500
new newobj~
the new object~
The new object lies here reminding you to change it's description.
~
The new has no description.
~
~
'wood'
13 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
10 0 100 1 101
1 1 1000 2
L 1
#9501
silver silk gown flowing~
a flowing gown of silver silk~
A gown of silver silk lies crumpled here, shimmering delicately~
This gown shimmers and glows slightly, its fabric seeming to emit its
own light. The silver silk is smooth and soft, and flows in a breeze
that seems to radiate from its wearer. Its bodice is form-fitting, the
neck coming down into a V shape, and off of it drape two long, loose, and
freely-moving sleeves. The skirt of this gown tumbles to cover the
wearer's feet, the shimmering fabric resembling a waterfall.
~
~
'silk'
9 1 1024 256
0 0 0 0
10 0 100 1 101
1 1 1000 2
L 1
#9502
ring entwined silver glint~
a ring of entwined silver~
A glint of silver on the ground catches your eye.~
This ring is comprised of five thin strands of silver, woven together to
create an elegant, slender band.
~
~
'silver'
9 0 2 0
0 0 0 0
10 0 100 1 101
1 1 1000 2
L 1
#9503
floating canopy bed silver white satin~
a floating canopy bed of silver and white satin~
A canopy bed draped in white and silver satin floats here, surrounded by a sheer white curtain.~
This bed is hovering above the ground. It is draped in silver and white
satin, and a pile of decorative pillows adorn one end. A sheer white
curtain has been hung from its canopy.
~
~
'wood'
12 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
10 0 100 1 101
1 1 1000 2
L 1
#9504
floating disc silver chair~
a floating silver disc~
A disc of silver floats here, large enough to sit upon.~
This disc of silver has a slight indent in its surface as though it were
meant to be a chair. It floats above the ground, its surface glinting
gently in the light
~
~
'silver'
12 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
10 0 100 1 101
1 1 1000 2
L 1
#0

#ROOMS
#9500
The Treasure Room~
This room is so that the random treasure zone can be saved manually.
~
~
'inside window'
4 0 0
0 0 0
S
#0

#RESETS
S

#$

04-07-2013, 05:25 PM	#1
SelfCoded New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 11	How do Diku .are files work? So I have all of these Diku .are files that I want to move over to a different codebase. Before I get started writing any kind of conversion script, the first thing I need to do is understand how the rooms work. If anyone can point me to some documentation on this, or something that converts Diku areas to SMAUG or MUSH, or give me quick rundown on detecting n/e/s/w, I'd be very grateful =D! I did a lot of googling and I tried out a list of area editors, but either a) I couldn't get them installed, B) They didn't support Diku, C) Broken link/no longer exists/other. Here's an example from a very small area file. I'm hoping that the codebase wasn't modified from original Diku in regards to how the .are files work. #AREA Delerak Random Treasure Zone~ random~ Delerak Xione Jakahri Anira~ 9500 9999 0 1 #MOBILES #0 #OBJECTS #9500 new newobj~ the new object~ The new object lies here reminding you to change it's description. ~ The new has no description. ~ ~ 'wood' 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 100 1 101 1 1 1000 2 L 1 #9501 silver silk gown flowing~ a flowing gown of silver silk~ A gown of silver silk lies crumpled here, shimmering delicately~ This gown shimmers and glows slightly, its fabric seeming to emit its own light. The silver silk is smooth and soft, and flows in a breeze that seems to radiate from its wearer. Its bodice is form-fitting, the neck coming down into a V shape, and off of it drape two long, loose, and freely-moving sleeves. The skirt of this gown tumbles to cover the wearer's feet, the shimmering fabric resembling a waterfall. ~ ~ 'silk' 9 1 1024 256 0 0 0 0 10 0 100 1 101 1 1 1000 2 L 1 #9502 ring entwined silver glint~ a ring of entwined silver~ A glint of silver on the ground catches your eye.~ This ring is comprised of five thin strands of silver, woven together to create an elegant, slender band. ~ ~ 'silver' 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 100 1 101 1 1 1000 2 L 1 #9503 floating canopy bed silver white satin~ a floating canopy bed of silver and white satin~ A canopy bed draped in white and silver satin floats here, surrounded by a sheer white curtain.~ This bed is hovering above the ground. It is draped in silver and white satin, and a pile of decorative pillows adorn one end. A sheer white curtain has been hung from its canopy. ~ ~ 'wood' 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 100 1 101 1 1 1000 2 L 1 #9504 floating disc silver chair~ a floating silver disc~ A disc of silver floats here, large enough to sit upon.~ This disc of silver has a slight indent in its surface as though it were meant to be a chair. It floats above the ground, its surface glinting gently in the light ~ ~ 'silver' 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 100 1 101 1 1 1000 2 L 1 #0 #ROOMS #9500 The Treasure Room~ This room is so that the random treasure zone can be saved manually. ~ ~ 'inside window' 4 0 0 0 0 0 S #0 #RESETS S #$ Last edited by SelfCoded : 04-07-2013 at 08:47 PM.