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			LORD IGM: Hiding In The Shadows   **FREEWARE**

         VERSION 2.30 -- DOCUMENTATION

			Tentative schedule for official release is around late evening,
			of January 18, 2005.

			Current compilation:  January 15, 2005. -- V2.22 Beta.
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AUTHOR:  Donald Tidmore
Email:   donald.tidmore@usa.net or donald.tidmore@fidotel.com
         (primary)
         gtidmore@hiwaay.net (secondary)

         ktidmore@bellsouth.net (use ONLY if unable to use primary
         addresses.)

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         United States of America.

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ORIGINAL AUTHOR:  Kenneth Padgett
    Email:  kenneth@itlifesaver.com
    WWW:    http://www.itlifesaver.com

  Compiled with Borland Pascal v7.01
  Uses DDIGM v1.01 by Steven Lorenz.
  Uses ChasWare code library routines developed by Charlie Wardick.
=================================================================


-=-=-= [Hiding in the Shadows v2.30 documentation] =-=-=-=-

                           Kenneth's Introduction:

I've been wanting to write an IGM ever since I registered
LORD.  Seth Able's release of LORD 3.55 added a feature to
"stay" in other IGM's.  With that feature in mind, I created
"Hiding in the Shadows".  The idea is based on a Thieves Lair,
and there are many interesting things to do! Enjoy!
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                                Intro Update:

Kenneth turned his igm over to me in January 2004, and I started
updating it on Jan. 30, 2004 by recompiling its source code files
to get rid of the old IGM's RTE200 problem.  This is my sixteenth
LORD project.  Work (inactive) on updating Paul Mullins' Realm of
Lore IGM is project #17.  Work on Kiteria's Lord Bank IGM was started
on October 01, 2004, and is LORD project #18.

I hope that you find the updated IGM worthwhile and enjoyable. Donald.

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Shadows.CFG Info:

Line 1: LordPath - Displays your LORD Directory Path.  Is in Upper-
		  Case.
Line 2: RegName - Use either your actual name or a BBS/web-site name.
Line 3: IGM Path - Displays path to where Hiding in the Shadows is
		  located.  Also stored in upper-case.
Line 4: Sysop Handle - The LORD player name you use personally.
		  Is used to predicate various IGM functions during beta testing
		  so that only the beta tester, usually a BBS sysop, has
		  access/usage of them.
Line 5: Sysop Name - Use First and Last Name.

Line 6: Max Visits/Day.  End-user/Sysop may choose between 1 and 5
		  during IGM configuration process.  IGM is preset to disallow
		  more than 5 uses each day. Minimum setting is 1 use per day.

Do *NOT* ever use LORD color codes with any of the data fields.

*ALL* Five text fields are limited to 40-space data. The program
will not accept longer fields.  Reason: Extremely long data fields
will not display well on-screen, or work well in actual IGM usage.
===================================================================


Database Change Notes:  12/18/2004:
==================================
If you are using a version of Hiding In the Shadows, dated before
December 17, 2004, you need to delete your existing shadplay.dat
file before using the updated IGM files in hits230.ZIP.

Reason is that I redesigned the structure of the player database used
by the IGM, renaming two values, and adding two new values. Donald.


Temporary Debug Log usage note: 01/10/2005:

In order to fully test the code that determines if a player can get
an Inn room for free, when their player spouse is sleeping in one,
I've re-instated the debug log file, hsdebug.txt.  Usage is short-term.
======================================================================


IGM Usage Notations:
=====================
1) If you rob the Vault and are caught without having paid the
   Large Man for protection, you lose half of Gold and Gems.

   Once a player has successfully robbed the Vault, they are
   prevented from accessing the Vault again that day in later
   visits. Players are allowed up to TWO chances per day to
   rob the vault.

   Note: If you go to the vault, and change your mind about
   trying to enter a combination, that visit does not count.

   =========================================
   v2.30 Changes: Reduced Hitpoints injury to 30%, from 50%.
   --  Gold/Gems confiscation reduced to 50%, from 75%.
   --  Changes based on feedback from Stephen Gibbs. Oct. 2004.

2) The IGM only requires players to pay for protection one time
   per day. If you visit Large Man and can't pay him, or reject
   his protection, you are NOT allowed a second chance with him
   that day.

   (HINT: Always see how much money you have BEFORE you enter
   his office.  And remember, the IGM has an ATM.)

   Depending on Max Visits/Day setting, players may use the IGM
   between ONE and FIVE times each day. (v2.02+)  Setting is
   established by end-user/sysop during IGM configuration.

3) Fairy Rescue.  Only works in regard to player being killed by
   Leland in the Hall of Illusion.  Fairy may only rescue player ONE
   time per day.  If player has Large Man's protection, fairy rescue
   is not applicable, since the player is rescued by Conan, the Large
   Man.  If player returns to IGM for further visit, does not have
   Protection, has a Fairy, and they get killed by Leland, they will
   remain dead until the next day.

   If player is killed Leland a second time, and they have a Fairy,
   the Grim Reaper will feed their corpse to the Red Dragon.

   This is applicable to Leland's wife event as well, for the male
   player who is interacting with her in the Hall of Illusion.

4) As of July 16, 2004, the IGM no longer uses HitsTime.Dat.  It
   was replaced by ShadTime.dat.  If you STILL have an HitsTime.dat
   file, then you will have to delete it manually.

5) During IGM usage, the IGM creates a copy of the Shadows.cfg file
   which MAY NOT be tampered with or deleted while the IGM is running.
   Doing so may cause the IGM to not work properly.  The copy file is
   automatically deleted when the IGM returns the player back to LORD.

6) As of 08/30/04, usage of special code for getting Vault Codes
   is no longer allowed.

7) Each ATM Service event usage will cost the player 2% of their
   Bank Balance, limited to 5 Million gold maximum, as a Service
   Charge, collected by Conan automatically.

8) In Wishing Well, if you are Female, you get Wish #F to be able
   to "Flirt With Seth Able Again".  The male player will get
   Wish #F worded on-screen as "Flirt With Violet Again".

   Both wishes work only if you have previously Flirted with the
   appropriate NPC at the INN earlier in the day.  Otherwise, you
   are told that you just wasted your wish.

9) Wishing Well wishes will no longer grant anything if the user
   wishes for a Lord stat that they have maxed out. IOW, if you
   have 32,000 Kids and you wish for a child, you won't get one.

   As of v2.10, player can wish for 1 Player Fight.

10) 01/03/05: Added wish for 2 Skill Use Points.  If player has
    99 use points, they can get 1 point. If they have 100 use
    points, they do not get a reward, and can try a different wish.

11) Wishing Well. 01/07/2005: Revised Experience Points rewards
    to range up to maximum 2 Million points for Level 12 players.
    Revised Gold rewards to range up to maximum of 2 Million
    Gold for Level 12 players.

NOTE: No new wishes will be added until I have IGM converted over
   to the ANGEL toolkit, as of Jan. 07, 2005. Upcoming wishes
   will be: Wish for 2nd chance to face Master *AFTER* LOSING
   to him.  Wish for Weird Event in Forest.  Wish for "High
   Spirits" to occur in Forest -- lets you use Jennie code again.

12) 01/10/05 Note: Getting Free room in Inn.  If you are married to
    another player, AND they are sleeping in the IGM, it will allow
    you to join them in their room when you use the Stay the Night
    event.  You will be refunded the Rental Fee that you pay to Alec
    (or to Zelda, if you used her services to get a room key for
    half-price), once Alec moves you to the spouse's Inn room.

    This IGM event is tied to the IGM's OUT files, so be VERY sure not
    to delete them for any reason manually while the IGM is in usage.

WARNING: You should NEVER manually delete any primary-level IGM data
  file, such as SHADPLAY.DAT, while the IGM is running.  Likewise, do not
  EVER delete any OUT file the IGM is using, while it is running.  ANd
  in general, you should let LORD decide when to delete OUT files.

13) As of 01/13/2005, the IGM's room Rent Fees are doubled, to reflect
	 the value of getting to sleep with one's spouse for free when the
	 spouse is already staying in the IGM's Inn.  And it also just
	 seemed that the IGM asked too little at times for Room Rent.
==============================================================


Update from version 2.00:
    (1) Unzip files from hits230.ZIP into current IGM directory,
        using over-write mode.

        **  Delete your old Shadplay.dat.  Mandatory for updating
            from v2.00, due to IGM player database changes.

        **  Run SHADCFG, and go to Config Editor Menu.  Verify
            existing data.  Choose a setting, between 1 and 5, for Max
            Visits/Day.  Use Quit/Save option, and return to Main Menu.
            Exit Shadcfg.exe.

       (2) At Marty Blankenship's request, the IGM no longer writes
           the version number in the IGM's 3rdparty.dat IGM entry
           line. If you like having it, then add it manually.

           If you do use version numbers, make sure the IGM is
           listed properly, as v2.30.

    If the 3rdparty.dat file was updated, and you use LordMenu,
    remember to update the data files it uses such as 3rdalt.txt.

    Shadows.cfg now has 6 lines, and IGM allows all players to
    do more than one visit per day, *IF* Max Visits/Day is set
    higher than 1.

    Individual IGM events continue to be usable just once a day,
    such as Garden of Lust.  Some such as ATM Service are usable
    without limit (as long as you have Gold to pay Conan's fee.)
    ---------------------------------------------------------

    Five new wishes are available in v2.30: Sex Change,
    Flirt With Violet Again, and Flirt With Seth Able Again,
    Wish for 1 Player Fight, and Wish for 1-2 Skill Use Points.

    A short notice is written to lognow.txt whenever a player uses
    the IGM's Wishing Well to get a Sex Change.
==============================================================


    Installation Instructions:
    ===========================================================

    Unzip files from the hits230.ZIP archive into a subdirectory
    under your LORD game's directory.  Run the SHADCFG.EXE program.

    IF you have not run the program previously, the IGM will
    ask you to choose from three options.  (1) Create new SHADOWS.CFG
    file.  (2) Copy SHADOWS.CFG from another LORD game on your system.
    Or (3) Quit using program.

    Note: If there is a SHADOWS.CFG in the current directory, the IGM
    will read the configuration fields from that file.  Then it runs
    the IGM Config Editor, which displays the values of the current
    configuration data fields on-screen.

    SHADCFG displays the data values read from Shadows.cfg
    immediately after shadows.cfg is read.
    =============================================

    Usage Note: When configuration data already exists, and you are simply
    verifying it is correct, it is not necessary to select and change any
    of the config data lines.  Simply select Quit/Save and move onward.

    When a data line is highlighted -- it has a check mark symbol to the
    left -- simply pressing ENTER lets you change the data shown. If you
    press the ENTER key again without changing the data, the current data
    continues to be used in shadows.cfg without change.

    All of the text configuration entries -- LORD Path, IGM Path, BBS Name,
    Sysop Handle, Sysop Name -- are displayed automatically in upper case.
    ============================================================

    On the initial screen, which is shown ONLY if there is no
    Shadows.cfg in the current IGM directory, you will see three
    options, identified as A, B, and C.

    Option A creates a new Shadows.cfg file.  This runs the Auto-
    Config process.  The program will attempt to auto-detect the
    location of your LORD Game directory, and assumes that the current
    directory SHADCFG.EXE is running from, is the desired IGM install
    directory.

    If SHADOWS.EXE is NOT found in the current directory, the Setup
    process will immediately terminate.  SHADCFG will scan the current
    directory for LORD.EXE.  IF SHADCFG is unable to find LORD.EXE
    there, the program will default to C:\INTERNET\LORD\ for the LORD
    game location.  If LORD.EXE is found there, the Auto-Config
    process will end at that point.

    Be SURE that you specify the correct location for LORD when you
    reach the Configuration Menu screen.
    ============================================================

    From initial screen, option B is used to copy a pre-existing HITS
    IGM installation's SHADOWS.CFG file from a different directory
    location.

    Say you have LORD Game #1 in c:\lord and the IGM is installed
    there in c:\lord\Shadows.  The shadows.cfg file from that IGM
    installation would be used initially for setting up the IGM in the
    current location, which in this example is
    c:\internet\lord\shadows.  From that point, SHADCFG will then run
    the Config Editor process.
    ============================================================

    Lastly from initial screen, option C exits SHADCFG.  Use it if you
    changed your mind about configuring/installing the igm, or simply
    want to try it out.
    ============================================================

						  The IGM Configuration Editor process:

  Choose Config option from Main Menu.  Verify your LORD path is
  shown correctly.   If it is wrong, change it now.  Type your
  Name when prompted to do so.  Registration line can either show
  your actual name, or the name of a BBS/web-site.

  On the third line, the IGM directory info is shown.  It uses
  the CURRENT directory Shadcfg.exe is run from.  If the info
  shown is NOT correct, change it to where you are installing
  the IGM.  (Use of IGM path started on 04/17/2004.)

  Line 4 is Sysop Name.  This is your first and last name whether
  you are a BBS Sysop/Webmaster, or just a regular LORD player.

  Line 5 is Sysop Handle.  This is your PRIMARY Lord Character's
  name, that you use when playing LORD.

  Line 6: Max Visits/Day. May be set between 1 and 5.
  The IGM will not allow more than 5 visits per day.  (v2.02+)
         ------------------------------------

  Follow on-screen instructions and enter data if none is shown
  for an option, or if the data shown on-screen is not correct.

  ===========================================================
  Cursor Key usage:  The Check Mark symbol next to a menu command line
  indicates that command choice will be executed when you simply
  press the ENTER key.

  Examples: When the check mark is besides the CONFIG line, and you
  press the ENTER key, SHADCFG will run the Configuration process.
  Similarly, when check mark is besides the INSTALL line, INSTALL
  process is run when ENTER is pressed.  And so on, for the Usage
  Reports, Un-Install IGM, and Quit command lines.

  ---------------------------------------------------------------
  FYI Notes:  Sysop Name refers to your personal name.  Whether you
  are a sysop or not does not matter.  The IGM usually is going to
  be installed by a sysop, so that's how every user is named.

  Sysop Handle refers to the LORD name of your primary LORD character.
  Lastly, BBS Name refers to the name of your BBS or web-site. If you
  don't have either one, just pick something that you like.

  All three fields -- Sysop Name, Sysop Handle, and BBS Name - should
  be kept to around 40 characters in length.

  To configure the Max Visits/Day setting, follow the instructions
  that are shown on-screen.
  -------------------------------------------------------

  Once you have verified the data shown in all five lines,
  use the Quit option and save the IGM configuration data.
  That concludes the IGM Configuration process.

  ==============================================================
  The program will now process Install/Uninstall instructions.

  -------------------- { 01/03/05 Notes: } --------------------------
  During the 3rdparty.dat LORD file update process, you will be asked
  if you wish to include the version number or not in the IGM entry.

  I considered just dropping use of version # in the IGM name line,
  at Marty Blankenship's suggestion, but I'm used to having it myself.

  So I'm leaving the choice of including version number data to the
  end-user.  SHADCFG will display the data that was written to the
  3rdparty.dat file on-screen after the file has been updated.
  ---------------------------------------------------------------

  Verify entries in your LORD game's 3rdparty.dat file.  If using
  LordMenu or an IGM manager utility, update the appropriate data
  files used by the utility.

  As of 01/31/04, the IGM no longer uses a Registration Code line.

  Start your LORD game, and start playing the IGM.
================================================================

IGM Support:  As of January 31, 2004, I am directly supporting this
    IGM.  Version 2.00 was a fully recompiled IGM update that
    eliminated the old RunTime Error 200 problem that the previous
    v1.xx version(s) had.

BBS Support:  I don't personally run a BBS, and neither does Kenneth
    these days.  But I have several friends who are long-time BBS
    sysops, so if you have a BBS support question, I'm sure one of
    them will be able to answer it.  My primary BBS sysop beta tester
    for v2.00-v2.22 Beta testing was Stephen Gibbs.

Operating System Note:  I can only directly support users who are
    running Microsoft Windows O.S.'s.  I don't have OS/2 or Linux
    experience, but if necessary, I can direct OS/2 or Linux users to
    BBS sysop friends who can answer any questions that you may have
    about running this IGM under non-Microsoft operating systems.

=================================================================
This IGM is NOT usable with LORD/32 beta or LORD/X beta.  Reasons:
First, neither program runs IGMs as of late December 2004.  Second,
neither one will be able to run normal DOS LORD IGMs anyway, based
on info I've learned to date.

Both of the 32-bit versions of LORD are still in beta development by
Michael Preslar.  Send any questions about them to him at:
mpreslar@mailcity.com.
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IGM Features:
   * Installs easier than any other IGM I've seen
     SHADCFG.EXE features a never before seen attempt at
	  making the sysop's job easier!

   * Uninstall option is provided
     Automatically detects and removes OUT files left behind
     by players who are sleeping inside IGM until they re-enter
     LORD again.

   * Time slices released for DESQview, Windows, and OS/2
   * Allows player to enter ONCE a day.

   * If player "wakes up" in the IGM, they are sent back to LORD.
   Their "Visits" counter is reset to zero, which allows them to
   return to the IGM for an actual usage at a later time that day.

   If the LORD character being used is the one registered in IGM
   configuration as Sysop Handle, then that player is allowed to
   re-enter the igm for additional visits.

   * Players only need to pay the Large Man, "Conan", for his
     protection one time per day. If the sysop user returns to the igm
     again that day, Conan recognizes them, and does not ask for money
     again.  However, the player has to visit Conan's office so he can
     recognize them.  If you don't do that, then you are NOT
     protected. This is effective as of 07/08/2004.

   * All player values are kept fair.
     Most value changes are based on the player's Level.

   * Times user out after 3 minutes of keyboard inactivity
     For those late night gamers that fall asleep in an IGM,
     most IGM's wait for input forever!

   * Lord "Clean Mode" compliant

   * All IGM display statements and messages written to LORD's
     lognow.txt assume that the player is an adult.  No explicit
     sexual wording is ever used by my IGMs.

   * Lord "Swear Patrol" compliant (BADWORDS.DAT)
   * Lord color code support

   * Writes INFO.<player #> to reflect time used in IGM.

     Too many IGMs give back the time used while in them because
     they do not comply with Seth's request of writting the time
     left back to INFO.?. This IGM takes the time from the user.

   * IGM orients some dialogue and character names/sex pronouns
     (him/her, etc) so that male player encounters a lady, and
     the female player meets a man, in places like the Garden
     of Lust, or the Hall of Illusion.
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 Files Included:
    SHADOWS.EXE  - Hiding in the Shadows IGM, Version 2.30.
    SHADCFG.EXE  - Config/Install program, Version 2.30.

    SHADOWS.TXT  - Documentation
    SHADOWS.ANS  - Welcome ANSI display screen
    FILE_ID.DIZ, SHADOWS.DIZ  - BBS file description files

 Files Created:
    SHADOWS.CFG  - Configuration data for Hiding in the Shadows
    SHADPLAY.DAT - Keeps track of who's played today
    SHADTALK.TXT - Conversation at the lair
    SHADTIME.DAT - Tracks time/date use of IGM. Used for Maintenance.

    HS-USAGE.TXT - Contains two IGM Usage Reports.  Updated after
                   each IGM usage.  Recreated at start of each new
                   LORD game day automatically by the IGM.  Can be
                   generated using the Shadcfg.exe program also.

                   ** Requires presence of a shadplay.dat file.

    HITS-CFG.DAT - Backup of Shadows.cfg. REQUIRED by IGM.
        File is created/updated each time the IGM runs, and it
        is deleted automatically during IGM exit process.

        ** Do NOT tamper with this file during IGM execution!! **
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Detailed Setup Notes:
     Step 1: Make a new directory for Hiding in the Shadows IGM:

     (Note: If your LORD game is in a different location, substitute
     that directory path for the following directory names.)

     MD C:\LORD\SHADOWS

     -- Press the keyboard's ENTER key to execute the command.  It
     assumes that your LORD game is in C:\Lord directory.  As long as
     other IGM files are not using HS*.* or SHAD*.* filenames that
     H.I.T.S. uses, the IGM can be run from a directory containing
     other IGMs, or from the LORD directory.
     -----------------------------------------------------------------

          Step 2: Unzip hits230.ZIP in the new directory:

          PKUNZIP hits230.ZIP  C:\LORD\SHADOWS

     To overwrite pre-existing files, use the -O parameter like this:
          PKUNZIP hits230  c:\lord\shadows -o

     It is not necessary to type .ZIP portion of the examples shown
     above.  (Note: If you are using WinZIP, etc, direct the program
     to unzip the IGM archive's files to the subdirectory you wish
     to place the IGM's files in.)
     -----------------------------------------------------------------

     Step 3:  Change to the directory the IGM has been unzipped
     into.   Then run SHADCFG.EXE:

     Hit Enter to create a new config file. Hopefully the auto-config
     will find LORD.EXE.  It checks your path directories, and any
     parent directories above the current direectory.  If it finds
     LORD.EXE (it'll tell you) and then just hit ENTER,  and use the
     I option to Install. Then answer YES or NO to the "Announce in
     daily happenings" question, and you are DONE!  Whoa!  A self-
     configuring IGM?  Geee... if only they ALL worked that way!

     NOTES: Where the Config program directs you to enter Sysop Name,
     enter your First and Last Name.  Do NOT ever use LORD color codes
     with either of the six configuration variables.  They have to be
     pure ASCII text.  Or in the case of the sixth variable, it has
     to be a integer number (such as 5).

     The program will automatically upper-case the LORD Path and IGM
     Path values, before writing them to the SHADOWS.CFG data file. -
     Donald.
     -----------------------------------------------------------------

                          <A little note from Kenneth>

     <Pondering back  on your experience, you think to yourself...  I
     just installed the coolest IGM I've ever seen, and I didn't enter
     ONE path question,  I didn't have to  tell the dumb config
     program where it's own EXE was...  This  dude  Kenneth Padgett
     must  be pretty cool! :> Cool?  Maybe,  but  also one  stressed
     out sysop  that gets tired of manually  configuring  IGM's  when
     they  just  lock-up  on my system because of a  RUN-TIME  ERROR!

     There is no excuse for poor, buggy coding! I've tried in
     every way to check for negative values, run-time errors. I thank
     each and every one of you all for checking out my IGM, hope you
     like it just as much as I enjoyed writing it!

     Thank you for your support!> (Okay, I'm done!)
     -----------------------------------------------------------------

     Step 4: Manual configuration (AKA, that darn auto-config is
     broken!):

     Well,  I tried!  ;(  Sorry it didn't work for ya!  You must have
     LORD hidden really good!  (After all,  I don't search all HD's
     and dir's!) Anyways,  in the rare case that you didn't put the
     IGM in a subdir of LORD and/or LORD is not in your path, then do
     this:

     Run SHADCFG,

     Hit the ENTER key to configure the paths.   This can also be done
     to override the detected path.

     Hit "Q" to quit and save.  It checks the paths to make sure
     everything is ok.  If there is some problem with the entered
     path, it will say so.  Select "I" from the main menu to install.
     Then "Q" once more to quit SHADCFG, and you should be set!

     =================================================================
     IGM configuration will not work unless you have BOTH Shadcfg.exe
     and Shadows.exe in the current directory you are installing the
     IGM from.  If either EXE file is missing from the directory you
     told the IGM to use for installation, the program will terminate
     with a warning notice.

     IGM installation will only work if the config program locates
     LORD.exe in the directory you specify LORD is located in.  If
     LORD.exe is not found, the config program will exit with a
     warning notice.
   -----------------------------------------------------------------

     The Last Step: Give it a try! (Just for SYSOP fun!):

     START 0

     ** from LORD's directory! **

     Now start playing LORD to your heart's content.  And don't
     forget to register LORD if you really love it.
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 Notation for users of MS Windows XP, and possibly Windows NT/2000.

 -- In the Windows XP DOS emulation, it will not allow you to do
 commands from the DOS prompt such as "START 0" as listed above.  That
 is because the operating system thinks you are trying to run a
 Windows program named "0".

 Solution is to use two or more batch files.  To run LORD from Node 0,
 in Local mode, for example, you will need to have a Start-0.bat file.
 Inside it, you can use the "Start 0" command without problems.  Each
 node you use will require a separate start batch file.  {09/27/2004}
 ====================================================================


 Thanks - by Kenneth:
     Screaming Eagle - Inspiration when it came  down the writing the
              text!  The many hours of help in spell checking,
              and being a human dictionary for me!  Thanks
              man!  I'll be the first to buy  your great
              novels when your that world renowned writer! :)

     Boesmanni      - Well,  if you didn't  beg me to  finish this
              IGM,  I probbably wouldn't  have!  Also,  that
              VERY helpful female perspective and stuff! =)

     Seth Able      - For the totally *awesome* door games! Not to
              mention the  PLAYER.DAT  format!  Also,  for
              answering ANY question  I asked (no matter  how
              stupid)  and your GREAT help with testing,
              suggesting, etc.!   Thanks!  Mails? :>

     Mike Woltz     - BCShare, great file sharing routines!

Thanks - from Donald:
     Rob McGee, Joe Kinjin, Michael Everett, and other members of Beta
     Team in 2004.

     Thanks to Steven Lorenz for releasing DDIGM v1.01, which is now
     used by the IGM instead of DDPLus v7.1, which was made by Scott
     Baker.
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 Troubleshooting:
     Q: Hiding in the Shadows ends abruptly or says "Runtime Error
        002"!  <Error checking is done, so this should never happen!>

     A: Most likely, it cannot access a file needed for it to run.
        The files accessed by Hiding in the Shadows are:

        Player Database: SHADPLAY.DAT, IGM Usage Report: HS-USAGE.TXT,
        time/use maint file: ShadTime.DAT, IGM Config file:
        SHADOWS.CFG, and IGM Gossip file: SHADTALK.TXT.

        The IGM will NOT run if you do not have a Shadows.cfg file.
        Some igm events will not work properly if you do not have
        the Shadplay.dat file.  Do not under any circumstances ever
        do the following while the IGM is in use: (1) run the setup
        program and make changes to the config file.  (2) delete the
        data files used by the program.  e.g. shadplay.dat, etc.

        The IGm also accesses these three LORD data files:

        Player.dat, Lognow.txt, and Garden.txt.  If Lognow.txt or
        Garden.txt are missing, LORD should recreate them when it
        resumes control after the IGM session ends.  The IGM will
        not cause player.dat corruption, so if something happens
        to that file, it is not the IGM's fault.
        -------------------------------------------------------------

 Note: While using the IGM, do not EVER write-protect any of the IGM's
       data files - SHADPLAY.DAT, ShadTime.DAT, SHADTALK.TXT, or
       SHADOWS.CFG.

       If the IGM tries to access a write-protected file, it will quit
       working with an RTE 5 "File access denied" error message.
       Which usually is recorded in LORD's error.log file.

       Also don't ever write-protect either SHADOWS.EXE or SHADCFG.EXE
       since they may not work properly in that situation.

       If IGM causes any other error, it should be recorded in
       ERROR.LOG.  When notifying me of such problems, please be
       detailed in what information was recorded by the IGM in that
       LORD data file.  Donald.
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                              STANDARD DISCLAIMER

     Donald Tidmore, the current author of this IGM, and Kenneth
     Padgett, the original author of Hiding in the Shadows IGM have
     taken every precaution  to insure that no harm or  damage will
     occur on computer systems operating Hiding in the Shadows.

     Nonetheless, the authors shall NOT be  held liable  for  whatever
     may happen on your computer system  or to any  computer systems
     which connect  to your  own as a result of operating this IGM.

     The user  assumes full responsibility for the correct  operation
     of this software package,  whether harm or damage results from
     software error, hardware malfunction, or operator error.  NO
     warranties  are  offered,  expressly  stated  or implied,
     including  without  limitation   or  restriction  any  warranties
     of operation for a particular purpose and/or merchantability.

     A major  portion of  this software  was written  by Scott Baker.
     Mr.  Baker's Door driver kit is used  for the communications and
     interrupt handling  and this part of  the software remains
     copyrighted by him.

 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

     LORD (Legend of the Red Dragon), current version 4.06, was
     created by Seth Able Robinson (seth@rtsoft.com).  Copyright
     1992-1997 Robinson Technologies.  It was sold to Metropolis
     Systems in 1998.  Copyright 1998-2005+ Metropolis, Inc.

     Developed since v4.00a by Michael Preslar
     (mpreslar@mailcity.com).
     All rights regarding LORD are reserved by Metropolis, Inc.
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5.0  DISTRIBUTION/UPDATES/REVIEWS:
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Current official version of HIDING IN THE SHADOWS can be found via
the following site links:

1. http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/camelot6.htm
   Castle Camelot LORD IGMs Page.

   http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/lordapps.htm
   Castle Camelot LORD Apps Page

   http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/igmpage.htm
   Revamped Trentsoft Lord IGMs Page

        http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/lordapps/hits230.zip
        http://www.filegate.net/camelot/lordfile/hits230.zip

2. http://www.filegate.net/camelot/lordfile/
   Camelot LordNews FDN - Lord Files directory.

3. Fidonet #: 1:123/450 - Donald Tidmore.

4. http://www.nightfallgames.com/files/ - Michael Everett's
   new LORD Archive web-site.  New primary source for all LORD
   programs that I have in my Lord programs collection.

5. http://www.dasme.org/techn/lord1igm.php -- LORD IGM List Project
   Created by Lloyd Hannesson, maintained by him and myself.

6. Copies of all current-release LORD programs distributed by me are
   also available from Shannon Talley's www.fidotel.com BBS web-site.
   However, you will have to join the BBS in order to access them.
   Membership is free.
======================================================================


     { Castle Camelot LORD Apps Summary: }

See:  http://www.fidotel.com/public/camelot/ccl-apps.txt

      Contains more detailed info on each program release.
      Along with Future Update/IGM development info.
      ===================================================

  Belgarion's LORD Lady Scripts. Scripts by Donald Tidmore,
      Gordon Lewicky, Michael Everett and Dan Stovall.

  ChasWare LORD Player Editor v1.20.

  The Forest Outhouse.  Update of Robert Fogt's Outhouse IGM.
  --- The Forest Outhouse RHP Pack.

  The Gateway.  Maintained for Jason Brown.

  The Gem Trader.  My first IGM.

  Hiding In The Shadows.  Adopted from Kenneth Padgett.

  Kiteria's LORD Bank.  { Released Jan. 11, 2005. }

  The L.O.R.D. Cavern.  Maintained for Jason Brown.
  -- LORD Cavern RHP Sets #1, #2, and #3. Contains RHP scripts
     created by Jason Brown, Michael Everett, and Donald Tidmore.

  LordStat (utility). Maintained for Jason Brown.

  Love Shack II.  My first tribute IGM, dedicated to Trevor Herndon.

  The Nice Hag.  My second IGM.

  The Outlands Tavern. Maintained for Jason Brown.
  --- The Outlands Tavern RHP Pack.  Contains RHP Scripts by myself
      and Gary Hartzell.

  The Pawn Shop. Maintained for Chris MacPherson.

  RHP Toolkit. RHPTest and LordType utilities, by Jason Brown.

  The Ruined Castle.  My third IGM. Based on Dan Stovall's LADY script.

  Turgeon's House.  Adopted from Mike Ciesiensky.

  Violet's Cottage II. My second tribute IGM.
  -----------------------------------------------------------

  Note: I also updated the LORD Gambling Casino IGM, created by Tobin
  Fricke.  It was turned over in June 2004 to Chris Martino (www.oddware.org)
  for him to continue support and development of it.

  In gradual development: Conversion of Paul Mullins' Realm of LORE LORD
  IGM to Angel toolkit.  Has not been released for BBS beta testing yet.

  Scheduled for creation in January 2005: Two new IGMs:
  1) The Werewolf II:  a rewrite of Jay Hodges' Werewolf IGM.

  2) Doofus the Gnome: IGM version of Gordon Lewicky's LADY Script.

  One or both may be re-scheduled for a later month.
==============================================================


                    Upcoming IGM Development: No timetable

-- Conversion of Hiding in the Shadows IGM from DDIGM toolkit,
   which no one is currently supporting or updating, to the
   ANGEL toolkit.
==============================================================

Copyright 2004-2005. Donald Glenn Tidmore. Castle Camelot LORD Apps.
              
SHADOWS.TXT,  Updated on January 15, 2005.

 
