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* [http://forums.tfcmud.com/showthread.php/1127-Area-Status Area Status & Proposal Information]
* [http://forums.tfcmud.com/showthread.php/1127-Area-Status Area Status & Proposal Information]
* [http://mud.finalchallenge.net/tfc/world/style.shtml TFC Style Guide]
* [http://mud.finalchallenge.net/tfc/world/style.shtml TFC Style Guide]
* [http://www.tfcmud.com/tfc/world/awg.shtml TFC Area Writer's Guide] (website)
* [http://www.tfcmud.com/tfc/world/awg.shtml TFC Area Writer's Guide] (website - NOT current and no longer updated)
* [[TFC Area Writer's Guide]] (wiki)
* [[TFC Area Writer's Guide]] (wiki)
* [http://forums.tfcmud.com/showthread.php/1131-Things-to-check-before-first-draft-submission. Things to check before first draft submission].
* [http://forums.tfcmud.com/showthread.php/1131-Things-to-check-before-first-draft-submission. Things to check before first draft submission].
* Download the [http://www.tfcmud.com/tfc/world/Muditor10272007.zip Muditor], an old DOS-based area editor.
* [[Area Building Tools]] information.
* '''Or''', you can try [[Thor]]'s [http://forums.tfcmud.com/showthread.php/1700-Latest-version-of-Thor-s-Area-Creator Area Creator].  As of January 2011, it is considered "alpha" quality software.  You'll want to save often and keep a periodic backup for your area file, as problems have been known to arise.
* [[Area Special Functions]] documentation.
* [[Area Special Functions]] documentation.
Nati's holding spot during edits:<BR><BR>
[[Mob Act Flags]]<BR>
[[Mob Affect Flags]]<BR>
[[Weapon Damange Types]]<BR>
[[Object Extra Flags]]<BR>
[[Object Wear Flags]]<BR>
[[Object Applies]]<BR>
[[Container Flags]]<BR>
[[Room Flags]]<BR>
[[Area Flags]]<BR>
[[Terrain Types]]<BR>
[[Wear Location Flags]]<BR>
[[Race Flags]]<BR>
[[Language Known Flags]]<BR>
[[Language Spoken Flags]]<BR>
[[Drink Container Flags]]<BR>
[[Item Type Specs]]


[[Category:Area Development]]
[[Category:Area Development]]

Latest revision as of 15:38, 7 April 2012

The general procedure for completing an area is as follows:

  1. Submit proposal to Tokugawa. Please submit proposal as text within the email, not as an attachment.
  2. Proposal received and reviewed by Tokugawa.
  3. Proposal returned for revisions or clarifications and resubmitted OR proposal accepted.
  4. Tynian creates area forum for author. Communication now takes place on forum.
  5. Author reads TFC Style Guide and begins work on the area.
  6. Author submits vnum map, 3 sample rooms, mobs, and objects. (See sample.zip here for vnum map example.)
  7. Vnum map and samples are approved OR returned for editing.
  8. Vnum range is assigned.
  9. Author continues working on area, and then submits first draft.
  10. First draft is reviewed, and any changes necessary are made by the author.
  11. If necessary, second draft is submitted and reviewed, and any changes necessary are made by the author and/or Tamar.
  12. Area is installed on test port for walk-through(s).
  13. Final editing is completed by Tokugawa & Tamar.
  14. Area is installed on TFC.

Additional information for writing areas can be found in the following locations:

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