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<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>== Intro ==<br /> '''April 11th 2026'''<br /> <br /> Today will mark the release of a huge milestone in the life of MRC. For the past few years, I have been working on a connector protocol (initially I called it services) to allow custom creators to create content for MRC, like bots, games, apps, etc.<br /> <br /> In the past, creators had to go thru protocol documentation, dissect packet structure and have limited access to MRC feature-set, restricting the richness of the content they could create.<br /> <br /> A new connector system will be pushed in beta today to greatly enhance the features available to content creators.<br /> <br /> == Live test content (deployed at beta) ==<br /> I have created 2 games with this '''Content Creator Building Pack''' in order the test the feature-set.<br /> <br /> ==== Texas Hold'em ====<br /> <br /> * Live multiplayer Texas Hold'Em poker<br /> * Up to 8 players can seat at the table<br /> * Others can watch the game<br /> * Features a bank and everything you need to play<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> ==== Chess ====<br /> <br /> * Multi-game chess room<br /> * Allows async games with up to 7 days between moves<br /> * Allows limited commands via DM (play while in other rooms)<br /> * Bot will DM you when it's you're turn and you are connected<br /> * Ability to play in multiple games (can only have 1 open game at a time)<br /> * Using the python-chess module for simplicity<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> == Multiple modes ==<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 1 ====<br /> <br /> * Room interaction bot (like any other user)<br /> * This allows a bot to connect via the connectors port<br /> * Interact with users in a defined room<br /> * Send/recv broadcasts, set topic, send/recv direct messages, etc<br /> * Same features as a user, but without the issues.<br /> * Good for bots and simple helpers<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 2 ====<br /> <br /> * This is the game changer<br /> * Full-room context and control, the room becomes an app<br /> * This mode allows to create individual sessions for each users in a room<br /> * Maintain chat ability between users if desired<br /> * Each user have it's own session with the connector engine<br /> * This is the mode used for the 2 games (Texas Hold'em and Chess) deployed at beta<br /> * Allows the creation of a game on your own server, hosted in an MRC room.<br /> ** MUD<br /> ** Trading game<br /> ** Trivia<br /> ** etc<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 3 (still under development) ====<br /> <br /> * Outbound connection<br /> * Each users connecting to the room can have an established session using Telnet, RLogin or SSH<br /> * Connects to a pre-defined host/port<br /> * Support login recipes<br /> ** Pre-feed user/passwords<br /> * Certain restrictions apply<br /> ** Remote service must not have client paging (&quot;More&quot; prompts)<br /> ** No screen positioning<br /> ** ANSI colors are translated to MCI, everything else is stripped<br /> ** UTF-8 is translated to ASCII or stripped<br /> * This mode can only be configured by the administrator<br /> <br /> == Authentication ==<br /> <br /> * Connectors have to be pre-configured<br /> * Requires TLS 1.2+<br /> * Authenticated using an individual token<br /> * Connectors needs to be tested in dev first, dev token and required information will be provided.<br /> <br /> == Permissions available ==<br /> <br /> * All of these are set by the admin<br /> * Permissions are provided per connector, these permissions set:<br /> ** Connector name<br /> ** Connector slug or id if you wish<br /> ** Room to connector can interact with<br /> ** MRC rights<br /> *** Send PM<br /> *** Recv PM<br /> *** Send Broadcast<br /> *** Recv Broadcast<br /> *** Set Topic<br /> *** Kick user (future)<br /> *** Interact with room (default for all connectors)<br /> <br /> == Other features ==<br /> <br /> * Visibility into &lt;code&gt;MRC Trust&lt;/code&gt; status<br /> ** This allow the developer to decide whether users without MRC Trust can do certain things or not (bank operation, etc)<br /> * Control local room echo (if MRC send the message to the room or only to the connector, so it can handle it)<br /> ** No need to only use direct messages anymore<br /> * Configurable command prefix to &quot;swallow&quot; (must be different than &lt;code&gt;/&lt;/code&gt; or &lt;code&gt;!&lt;/code&gt;, by default it will be &lt;code&gt;.&lt;/code&gt;)<br /> * Central scores reporting<br /> ** A central &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper will be present<br /> ** Games connectors can submit scores to central scoreboard<br /> ** Scores are then available via the &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper<br /> <br /> == Developers and SDK ==<br /> I went the extra mile of creating it as simple as possible using an easy to use python module.<br /> <br /> No need to dissect protocol, just call the functions with the right decorators and you're good.<br /> <br /> Built-in functions for all the commands, final tweaks pending.<br /> <br /> In a few days, I will make this package available for testing,<br /> <br /> = Next steps =<br /> In the next few weeks, any bots will have to migrate to this new controller protocol.<br /> <br /> After the migration is complete, any new bot connecting without this connector will get disconnected.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_SDK&diff=382 2026-04-11T12:05:00Z

<p>StackFault: /* Other features */</p> <hr /> <div>== Intro ==<br /> '''April 11th 2026'''<br /> <br /> Today will mark the release of a huge milestone in the life of MRC. For the past few years, I have been working on a connector protocol (initially I called it services) to allow custom creators to create content for MRC, like bots, games, apps, etc.<br /> <br /> In the past, creators had to go thru protocol documentation, dissect packet structure and have limited access to MRC feature-set, restricting the richness of the content they could create.<br /> <br /> A new connector system will be pushed in beta today to greatly enhance the features available to content creators.<br /> <br /> == Live test content (deployed at beta) ==<br /> I have created 2 games with this '''Content Creator Building Pack''' in order the test the feature-set.<br /> <br /> ==== Texas Hold'em ====<br /> <br /> * Live multiplayer Texas Hold'Em poker<br /> * Up to 8 players can seat at the table<br /> * Others can watch the game<br /> * Features a bank and everything you need to play<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> ==== Chess ====<br /> <br /> * Multi-game chess room<br /> * Allows async games with up to 7 days between moves<br /> * Ability to play in multiple games<br /> * Using the python-chess module for simplicity<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> == Multiple modes ==<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 1 ====<br /> <br /> * Room interaction bot (like any other user)<br /> * This allows a bot to connect via the connectors port<br /> * Interact with users in a defined room<br /> * Send/recv broadcasts, set topic, send/recv direct messages, etc<br /> * Same features as a user, but without the issues.<br /> * Good for bots and simple helpers<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 2 ====<br /> <br /> * This is the game changer<br /> * Full-room context and control, the room becomes an app<br /> * This mode allows to create individual sessions for each users in a room<br /> * Maintain chat ability between users if desired<br /> * Each user have it's own session with the connector engine<br /> * This is the mode used for the 2 games (Texas Hold'em and Chess) deployed at beta<br /> * Allows the creation of a game on your own server, hosted in an MRC room.<br /> ** MUD<br /> ** Trading game<br /> ** Trivia<br /> ** etc<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 3 (still under development) ====<br /> <br /> * Outbound connection<br /> * Each users connecting to the room can have an established session using Telnet, RLogin or SSH<br /> * Connects to a pre-defined host/port<br /> * Support login recipes<br /> ** Pre-feed user/passwords<br /> * Certain restrictions apply<br /> ** Remote service must not have client paging (&quot;More&quot; prompts)<br /> ** No screen positioning<br /> ** ANSI colors are translated to MCI, everything else is stripped<br /> ** UTF-8 is translated to ASCII or stripped<br /> * This mode can only be configured by the administrator<br /> <br /> == Authentication ==<br /> <br /> * Connectors have to be pre-configured<br /> * Requires TLS 1.2+<br /> * Authenticated using an individual token<br /> * Connectors needs to be tested in dev first, dev token and required information will be provided.<br /> <br /> == Permissions available ==<br /> <br /> * All of these are set by the admin<br /> * Permissions are provided per connector, these permissions set:<br /> ** Connector name<br /> ** Connector slug or id if you wish<br /> ** Room to connector can interact with<br /> ** MRC rights<br /> *** Send PM<br /> *** Recv PM<br /> *** Send Broadcast<br /> *** Recv Broadcast<br /> *** Set Topic<br /> *** Kick user (future)<br /> *** Interact with room (default for all connectors)<br /> <br /> == Other features ==<br /> <br /> * Visibility into &lt;code&gt;MRC Trust&lt;/code&gt; status<br /> ** This allow the developer to decide whether users without MRC Trust can do certain things or not (bank operation, etc)<br /> * Control local room echo (if MRC send the message to the room or only to the connector, so it can handle it)<br /> ** No need to only use direct messages anymore<br /> * Configurable command prefix to &quot;swallow&quot; (must be different than &lt;code&gt;/&lt;/code&gt; or &lt;code&gt;!&lt;/code&gt;, by default it will be &lt;code&gt;.&lt;/code&gt;)<br /> * Central scores reporting<br /> ** A central &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper will be present<br /> ** Games connectors can submit scores to central scoreboard<br /> ** Scores are then available via the &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper<br /> <br /> == Developers and SDK ==<br /> I went the extra mile of creating it as simple as possible using an easy to use python module.<br /> <br /> No need to dissect protocol, just call the functions with the right decorators and you're good.<br /> <br /> Built-in functions for all the commands, final tweaks pending.<br /> <br /> In a few days, I will make this package available for testing,<br /> <br /> = Next steps =<br /> In the next few weeks, any bots will have to migrate to this new controller protocol.<br /> <br /> After the migration is complete, any new bot connecting without this connector will get disconnected.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_SDK&diff=381 2026-04-11T12:03:06Z

<p>StackFault: /* Mode 2 */</p> <hr /> <div>== Intro ==<br /> '''April 11th 2026'''<br /> <br /> Today will mark the release of a huge milestone in the life of MRC. For the past few years, I have been working on a connector protocol (initially I called it services) to allow custom creators to create content for MRC, like bots, games, apps, etc.<br /> <br /> In the past, creators had to go thru protocol documentation, dissect packet structure and have limited access to MRC feature-set, restricting the richness of the content they could create.<br /> <br /> A new connector system will be pushed in beta today to greatly enhance the features available to content creators.<br /> <br /> == Live test content (deployed at beta) ==<br /> I have created 2 games with this '''Content Creator Building Pack''' in order the test the feature-set.<br /> <br /> ==== Texas Hold'em ====<br /> <br /> * Live multiplayer Texas Hold'Em poker<br /> * Up to 8 players can seat at the table<br /> * Others can watch the game<br /> * Features a bank and everything you need to play<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> ==== Chess ====<br /> <br /> * Multi-game chess room<br /> * Allows async games with up to 7 days between moves<br /> * Ability to play in multiple games<br /> * Using the python-chess module for simplicity<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> == Multiple modes ==<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 1 ====<br /> <br /> * Room interaction bot (like any other user)<br /> * This allows a bot to connect via the connectors port<br /> * Interact with users in a defined room<br /> * Send/recv broadcasts, set topic, send/recv direct messages, etc<br /> * Same features as a user, but without the issues.<br /> * Good for bots and simple helpers<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 2 ====<br /> <br /> * This is the game changer<br /> * Full-room context and control, the room becomes an app<br /> * This mode allows to create individual sessions for each users in a room<br /> * Maintain chat ability between users if desired<br /> * Each user have it's own session with the connector engine<br /> * This is the mode used for the 2 games (Texas Hold'em and Chess) deployed at beta<br /> * Allows the creation of a game on your own server, hosted in an MRC room.<br /> ** MUD<br /> ** Trading game<br /> ** Trivia<br /> ** etc<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 3 (still under development) ====<br /> <br /> * Outbound connection<br /> * Each users connecting to the room can have an established session using Telnet, RLogin or SSH<br /> * Connects to a pre-defined host/port<br /> * Support login recipes<br /> ** Pre-feed user/passwords<br /> * Certain restrictions apply<br /> ** Remote service must not have client paging (&quot;More&quot; prompts)<br /> ** No screen positioning<br /> ** ANSI colors are translated to MCI, everything else is stripped<br /> ** UTF-8 is translated to ASCII or stripped<br /> * This mode can only be configured by the administrator<br /> <br /> == Authentication ==<br /> <br /> * Connectors have to be pre-configured<br /> * Requires TLS 1.2+<br /> * Authenticated using an individual token<br /> * Connectors needs to be tested in dev first, dev token and required information will be provided.<br /> <br /> == Permissions available ==<br /> <br /> * All of these are set by the admin<br /> * Permissions are provided per connector, these permissions set:<br /> ** Connector name<br /> ** Connector slug or id if you wish<br /> ** Room to connector can interact with<br /> ** MRC rights<br /> *** Send PM<br /> *** Recv PM<br /> *** Send Broadcast<br /> *** Recv Broadcast<br /> *** Set Topic<br /> *** Kick user (future)<br /> *** Interact with room (default for all connectors)<br /> <br /> == Other features ==<br /> <br /> * Visibility into &lt;code&gt;MRC Trust&lt;/code&gt; status<br /> ** This allow the developer to decide whether users without MRC Trust can do certain things or not (bank operation, etc)<br /> * Control local room echo (if MRC send the message or only the connector, so they can handle it)<br /> ** No need to only use direct messages<br /> * Configurable command prefix (must be different than &lt;code&gt;/&lt;/code&gt; or &lt;code&gt;!&lt;/code&gt;, by default it will be &lt;code&gt;.&lt;/code&gt;)<br /> * Central scores reporting<br /> ** A central &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper will be present<br /> ** Games connectors can submit scores to central scoreboard<br /> ** Scores are then available via the &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper<br /> <br /> == Developers and SDK ==<br /> I went the extra mile of creating it as simple as possible using an easy to use python module.<br /> <br /> No need to dissect protocol, just call the functions with the right decorators and you're good.<br /> <br /> Built-in functions for all the commands, final tweaks pending.<br /> <br /> In a few days, I will make this package available for testing,<br /> <br /> = Next steps =<br /> In the next few weeks, any bots will have to migrate to this new controller protocol.<br /> <br /> After the migration is complete, any new bot connecting without this connector will get disconnected.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_SDK&diff=380 2026-04-11T11:59:52Z

<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>== Intro ==<br /> '''April 11th 2026'''<br /> <br /> Today will mark the release of a huge milestone in the life of MRC. For the past few years, I have been working on a connector protocol (initially I called it services) to allow custom creators to create content for MRC, like bots, games, apps, etc.<br /> <br /> In the past, creators had to go thru protocol documentation, dissect packet structure and have limited access to MRC feature-set, restricting the richness of the content they could create.<br /> <br /> A new connector system will be pushed in beta today to greatly enhance the features available to content creators.<br /> <br /> == Live test content (deployed at beta) ==<br /> I have created 2 games with this '''Content Creator Building Pack''' in order the test the feature-set.<br /> <br /> ==== Texas Hold'em ====<br /> <br /> * Live multiplayer Texas Hold'Em poker<br /> * Up to 8 players can seat at the table<br /> * Others can watch the game<br /> * Features a bank and everything you need to play<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> ==== Chess ====<br /> <br /> * Multi-game chess room<br /> * Allows async games with up to 7 days between moves<br /> * Ability to play in multiple games<br /> * Using the python-chess module for simplicity<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> == Multiple modes ==<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 1 ====<br /> <br /> * Room interaction bot (like any other user)<br /> * This allows a bot to connect via the connectors port<br /> * Interact with users in a defined room<br /> * Send/recv broadcasts, set topic, send/recv direct messages, etc<br /> * Same features as a user, but without the issues.<br /> * Good for bots and simple helpers<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 2 ====<br /> <br /> * This is the game changer<br /> * Full-room context and control, the room becomes an app<br /> * This mode allows to create individual sessions for each users in a room<br /> * Maintain chat ability between users if desired<br /> * Each user have it's own session with the connector engine<br /> * This is the mode userd for the 2 games (Texas Hold'em and Chess)<br /> * Allows the creation on a game on your own server, hosted in MRC.<br /> ** MUD<br /> ** Trading game<br /> ** Trivia<br /> ** etc<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 3 (still under development) ====<br /> <br /> * Outbound connection<br /> * Each users connecting to the room can have an established session using Telnet, RLogin or SSH<br /> * Connects to a pre-defined host/port<br /> * Support login recipes<br /> ** Pre-feed user/passwords<br /> * Certain restrictions apply<br /> ** Remote service must not have client paging (&quot;More&quot; prompts)<br /> ** No screen positioning<br /> ** ANSI colors are translated to MCI, everything else is stripped<br /> ** UTF-8 is translated to ASCII or stripped<br /> * This mode can only be configured by the administrator<br /> <br /> == Authentication ==<br /> <br /> * Connectors have to be pre-configured<br /> * Requires TLS 1.2+<br /> * Authenticated using an individual token<br /> * Connectors needs to be tested in dev first, dev token and required information will be provided.<br /> <br /> == Permissions available ==<br /> <br /> * All of these are set by the admin<br /> * Permissions are provided per connector, these permissions set:<br /> ** Connector name<br /> ** Connector slug or id if you wish<br /> ** Room to connector can interact with<br /> ** MRC rights<br /> *** Send PM<br /> *** Recv PM<br /> *** Send Broadcast<br /> *** Recv Broadcast<br /> *** Set Topic<br /> *** Kick user (future)<br /> *** Interact with room (default for all connectors)<br /> <br /> == Other features ==<br /> <br /> * Visibility into &lt;code&gt;MRC Trust&lt;/code&gt; status<br /> ** This allow the developer to decide whether users without MRC Trust can do certain things or not (bank operation, etc)<br /> * Control local room echo (if MRC send the message or only the connector, so they can handle it)<br /> ** No need to only use direct messages<br /> * Configurable command prefix (must be different than &lt;code&gt;/&lt;/code&gt; or &lt;code&gt;!&lt;/code&gt;, by default it will be &lt;code&gt;.&lt;/code&gt;)<br /> * Central scores reporting<br /> ** A central &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper will be present<br /> ** Games connectors can submit scores to central scoreboard<br /> ** Scores are then available via the &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper<br /> <br /> == Developers and SDK ==<br /> I went the extra mile of creating it as simple as possible using an easy to use python module.<br /> <br /> No need to dissect protocol, just call the functions with the right decorators and you're good.<br /> <br /> Built-in functions for all the commands, final tweaks pending.<br /> <br /> In a few days, I will make this package available for testing,<br /> <br /> = Next steps =<br /> In the next few weeks, any bots will have to migrate to this new controller protocol.<br /> <br /> After the migration is complete, any new bot connecting without this connector will get disconnected.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_SDK&diff=379 2026-04-11T11:58:51Z

<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>== Intro ==<br /> '''April 11th 2026'''<br /> <br /> Today will mark the release of a huge milestone in the life of MRC. For the past few years, I have been working on a connector protocol (initially I called it services) to allow custom creators to create content for MRC, like bots, games, apps, etc.<br /> <br /> In the past, creators had to go thru protocol documentation, dissect packet structure and have limited access to MRC feature-set, restricting the richness of the content they could create.<br /> <br /> A new connector system will be pushed in beta today to greatly enhance the features available to content creators.<br /> <br /> == Live test content (deployed at beta) ==<br /> I have created 2 games with this '''Content Creator Building Pack in order the test the feature-set.'''<br /> <br /> ==== Texas Hold'em ====<br /> <br /> * Live multiplayer Texas Hold'Em poker<br /> * Up to 8 players can seat at the table<br /> * Others can watch the game<br /> * Features a bank and everything you need to play<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> ==== Chess ====<br /> <br /> * Multi-game chess room<br /> * Allows async games with up to 7 days between moves<br /> * Ability to play in multiple games<br /> * Using the python-chess module for simplicity<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> == Multiple modes ==<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 1 ====<br /> <br /> * Room interaction bot (like any other user)<br /> * This allows a bot to connect via the connectors port<br /> * Interact with users in a defined room<br /> * Send/recv broadcasts, set topic, send/recv direct messages, etc<br /> * Same features as a user, but without the issues.<br /> * Good for bots and simple helpers<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 2 ====<br /> <br /> * This is the game changer<br /> * Full-room context and control, the room becomes an app<br /> * This mode allows to create individual sessions for each users in a room<br /> * Maintain chat ability between users if desired<br /> * Each user have it's own session with the connector engine<br /> * This is the mode userd for the 2 games (Texas Hold'em and Chess)<br /> * Allows the creation on a game on your own server, hosted in MRC.<br /> ** MUD<br /> ** Trading game<br /> ** Trivia<br /> ** etc<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 3 (still under development) ====<br /> <br /> * Outbound connection<br /> * Each users connecting to the room can have an established session using Telnet, RLogin or SSH<br /> * Connects to a pre-defined host/port<br /> * Support login recipes<br /> ** Pre-feed user/passwords<br /> * Certain restrictions apply<br /> ** Remote service must not have client paging (&quot;More&quot; prompts)<br /> ** No screen positioning<br /> ** ANSI colors are translated to MCI, everything else is stripped<br /> ** UTF-8 is translated to ASCII or stripped<br /> * This mode can only be configured by the administrator<br /> <br /> == Authentication ==<br /> <br /> * Connectors have to be pre-configured<br /> * Requires TLS 1.2+<br /> * Authenticated using an individual token<br /> * Connectors needs to be tested in dev first, dev token and required information will be provided.<br /> <br /> == Permissions available ==<br /> <br /> * All of these are set by the admin<br /> * Permissions are provided per connector, these permissions set:<br /> ** Connector name<br /> ** Connector slug or id if you wish<br /> ** Room to connector can interact with<br /> ** MRC rights<br /> *** Send PM<br /> *** Recv PM<br /> *** Send Broadcast<br /> *** Recv Broadcast<br /> *** Set Topic<br /> *** Kick user (future)<br /> *** Interact with room (default for all connectors)<br /> <br /> == Other features ==<br /> <br /> * Visibility into &lt;code&gt;MRC Trust&lt;/code&gt; status<br /> ** This allow the developer to decide whether users without MRC Trust can do certain things or not (bank operation, etc)<br /> * Control local room echo (if MRC send the message or only the connector, so they can handle it)<br /> ** No need to only use direct messages<br /> * Configurable command prefix (must be different than &lt;code&gt;/&lt;/code&gt; or &lt;code&gt;!&lt;/code&gt;, by default it will be &lt;code&gt;.&lt;/code&gt;)<br /> * Central scores reporting<br /> ** A central &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper will be present<br /> ** Games connectors can submit scores to central scoreboard<br /> ** Scores are then available via the &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper<br /> <br /> == Developers and SDK ==<br /> I went the extra mile of creating it as simple as possible using an easy to use python module.<br /> <br /> No need to dissect protocol, just call the functions with the right decorators and you're good.<br /> <br /> Built-in functions for all the commands, final tweaks pending.<br /> <br /> In a few days, I will make this package available for testing,<br /> <br /> = Next steps =<br /> In the next few weeks, any bots will have to migrate to this new controller protocol.<br /> <br /> After the migration is complete, any new bot connecting without this connector will get disconnected.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_SDK&diff=378 2026-04-11T11:55:28Z

<p>StackFault: New page</p> <hr /> <div>== Intro ==<br /> Today will mark the release of a huge milestone in the life of MRC. For the past few years, I have been working on a connector protocol (initially I called it services) to allow custom creators to create content for MRC, like bots, games, apps, etc.<br /> <br /> In the past, creators had to go thru protocol documentation, dissect packet structure and have limited access to MRC feature-set, restricting the richness of the content they could create.<br /> <br /> A new connector system will be pushed in beta today to greatly enhance the features available to content creators.<br /> <br /> == Live test content (deployed at beta) ==<br /> I have created 2 games with this '''Content Creator Building Pack in order the test the feature-set.'''<br /> <br /> ==== Texas Hold'em ====<br /> <br /> * Live multiplayer Texas Hold'Em poker<br /> * Up to 8 players can seat at the table<br /> * Others can watch the game<br /> * Features a bank and everything you need to play<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> ==== Chess ====<br /> <br /> * Multi-game chess room<br /> * Allows async games with up to 7 days between moves<br /> * Ability to play in multiple games<br /> * Using the python-chess module for simplicity<br /> * Scores reporting into central scoring<br /> * Requires MRC Trust to play, anyone can watch<br /> <br /> == Multiple modes ==<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 1 ====<br /> <br /> * Room interaction bot (like any other user)<br /> * This allows a bot to connect via the connectors port<br /> * Interact with users in a defined room<br /> * Send/recv broadcasts, set topic, send/recv direct messages, etc<br /> * Same features as a user, but without the issues.<br /> * Good for bots and simple helpers<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 2 ====<br /> <br /> * This is the game changer<br /> * Full-room context and control, the room becomes an app<br /> * This mode allows to create individual sessions for each users in a room<br /> * Maintain chat ability between users if desired<br /> * Each user have it's own session with the connector engine<br /> * This is the mode userd for the 2 games (Texas Hold'em and Chess)<br /> * Allows the creation on a game on your own server, hosted in MRC.<br /> ** MUD<br /> ** Trading game<br /> ** Trivia<br /> ** etc<br /> <br /> ==== Mode 3 (still under development) ====<br /> <br /> * Outbound connection<br /> * Each users connecting to the room can have an established session using Telnet, RLogin or SSH<br /> * Connects to a pre-defined host/port<br /> * Support login recipes<br /> ** Pre-feed user/passwords<br /> * Certain restrictions apply<br /> ** Remote service must not have client paging (&quot;More&quot; prompts)<br /> ** No screen positioning<br /> ** ANSI colors are translated to MCI, everything else is stripped<br /> ** UTF-8 is translated to ASCII or stripped<br /> * This mode can only be configured by the administrator<br /> <br /> == Authentication ==<br /> <br /> * Connectors have to be pre-configured<br /> * Requires TLS 1.2+<br /> * Authenticated using an individual token<br /> * Connectors needs to be tested in dev first, dev token and required information will be provided.<br /> <br /> == Permissions available ==<br /> <br /> * All of these are set by the admin<br /> * Permissions are provided per connector, these permissions set:<br /> ** Connector name<br /> ** Connector slug or id if you wish<br /> ** Room to connector can interact with<br /> ** MRC rights<br /> *** Send PM<br /> *** Recv PM<br /> *** Send Broadcast<br /> *** Recv Broadcast<br /> *** Set Topic<br /> *** Kick user (future)<br /> *** Interact with room (default for all connectors)<br /> <br /> == Other features ==<br /> <br /> * Visibility into &lt;code&gt;MRC Trust&lt;/code&gt; status<br /> ** This allow the developer to decide whether users without MRC Trust can do certain things or not (bank operation, etc)<br /> * Control local room echo (if MRC send the message or only the connector, so they can handle it)<br /> ** No need to only use direct messages<br /> * Configurable command prefix (must be different than &lt;code&gt;/&lt;/code&gt; or &lt;code&gt;!&lt;/code&gt;, by default it will be &lt;code&gt;.&lt;/code&gt;)<br /> * Central scores reporting<br /> ** A central &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper will be present<br /> ** Games connectors can submit scores to central scoreboard<br /> ** Scores are then available via the &lt;code&gt;!games&lt;/code&gt; helper<br /> <br /> == Developers and SDK ==<br /> I went the extra mile of creating it as simple as possible using an easy to use python module.<br /> <br /> No need to dissect protocol, just call the functions with the right decorators and you're good.<br /> <br /> Built-in functions for all the commands, final tweaks pending.<br /> <br /> In a few days, I will make this package available for testing,<br /> <br /> = Next steps =<br /> In the next few weeks, any bots will have to migrate to this new controller protocol.<br /> <br /> After the migration is complete, any new bot connecting without this connector will get disconnected.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=377 2026-04-11T11:37:17Z

<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>== MRC release information ==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.7-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Sep 1 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc137-alpha.zip<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Intro ==<br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net'''<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]]<br /> <br /> == Content creator building pack [NEW] ==<br /> Announcing a new way for creators to build content for MRC.<br /> <br /> Click [[MRC SDK|here]] for more details.<br /> <br /> === Supported platforms ===<br /> Support exists for many BBS platforms currently. If you want to contribute for a platform not in this list, please reach out.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of BBS platforms with MRC support<br /> !Platform<br /> !Status<br /> !Implementer<br /> !Maintained<br /> |-<br /> |Mystic<br /> |Active<br /> |StackFault<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |CNet<br /> |Active<br /> |aNACHRONiST<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Ami-Express<br /> |Active<br /> |?<br /> |?<br /> |-<br /> |Synchronet<br /> |Active<br /> |eChicken<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Enigma 1/2<br /> |Active<br /> |RiPuk<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |WildCat<br /> |Interested<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |CyberBBS<br /> |Active<br /> |Nugax<br /> |No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed, please reach out to '''StackFault''' and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat to ease copy/paste<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available helpers<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |-<br /> |!leet<br /> |Transform message to 1337 speak<br /> |-<br /> |!kewl<br /> |Transform message to kEwL speak<br /> |-<br /> |!escrow<br /> |Escrow message service to send another user a message while they are offline<br /> (Requires sender and recipient to be an MRC Trust users)<br /> |}<br /> Many more coming soon...<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> [[File:MRC features spotlight.png|thumb]]<br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> [[File:MRC BitchX inspired theme.png|thumb]]<br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> * New interface features: Nicklist, clock, stats, etc<br /> * 3 New themes: BitchX inspired, 2leet4U and Least (Last 2 from n1tron)<br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=375 2026-04-05T11:45:25Z

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StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=374 2026-04-05T11:41:04Z

<p>StackFault: /* The Bottomless Abyss Public Services */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;font size=&quot;5&quot;&gt;Community BBS Knowledge Repository Project&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsored by The Bottomless Abyss BBS&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> -----<br /> <br /> If you are interested in contributing content, please consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.<br /> <br /> If you have no knowledge on Wiki editing, '''please read the Users Guide before''' posting content.<br /> <br /> ''I have added some sample pages and different formatting examples to help getting started''<br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Intro&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[How do I start contributing content to the Wiki?]]<br /> <br /> === The Bottomless Abyss Public Services ===<br /> * BBS<br /> ** telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> ** ssh://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2222<br /> ** https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/connect<br /> * MRC<br /> ** [https://www.relaychat.net MRC Web status page]<br /> ** Install the [[MRC Chat platform|MRC]] client on your BBS<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+Root MRC Servers - All meshed together<br /> !Location<br /> !Hostname<br /> !Port<br /> !Type<br /> |-<br /> |North-America<br /> |na-multi.relaychat.net<br /> |<br /> * 5000<br /> * 5001<br /> * 7000<br /> |<br /> * Plain MRC<br /> * TLS MRC<br /> * TLS IRC<br /> |-<br /> |Europe<br /> |eu-multi.relaychat.net<br /> |<br /> * 5000<br /> * 5001<br /> * 7000<br /> |<br /> * Plain MRC<br /> * TLS MRC<br /> * TLS IRC<br /> |-<br /> |Australia<br /> |au-multi.relaychat.net<br /> |<br /> * 5000<br /> * 5001<br /> * 7000<br /> |<br /> * Plain MRC<br /> * TLS MRC<br /> * TLS IRC<br /> |}<br /> <br /> * World of Warcraft: Wrath of The Lich King ⭐<br /> ** Info webpage located at:<br /> *** https://wotlk.bottomlessabyss.net<br /> *** Self-registration, pre-configured client download and free access<br /> * ArakNet Radio<br /> ** Scene radio and Tracker Music 24/7<br /> ** https://radio.araknet.xyz<br /> * Trade Wars 2002<br /> ** [[TradeWars 2002|Wiki page]]<br /> ** Server can be reached:<br /> *** ** Not open to public yet **<br /> * Gopher<br /> ** WIP&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Projects&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[MRC Chat platform]]<br /> *[[Threat Sentry]]<br /> *[[Space Conquest/Exploration Concept Door Game]]<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Other Topics&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[Scheduled maintenance and planned outages]]<br /> <br /> *[[New to BBSes? Where to start...]]<br /> *[[A bit of BBS history]]<br /> <br /> *[[BBS Softwares and Platforms]]<br /> *[[Clients and Terminals]]<br /> *[[Othernets and FTN Networks]]<br /> <br /> *[[Door Games Tactics and Strategies]]<br /> <br /> *[[List of active BBSes]]<br /> <br /> *[[Development]]<br /> <br /> *[[How to Setup IREX Mailer]]<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> ''Please add topics here, this page will get reformatted as new content is added''<br /> <br /> ''Don't worry about the formatting, you can just add new pages and someone else can help with the formatting''<br /> <br /> ''Try to review what's already there before adding new content to avoid duplication''<br /> <br /> ''Thanks for your support''</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=373 2026-04-05T11:39:03Z

<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;font size=&quot;5&quot;&gt;Community BBS Knowledge Repository Project&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsored by The Bottomless Abyss BBS&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> -----<br /> <br /> If you are interested in contributing content, please consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.<br /> <br /> If you have no knowledge on Wiki editing, '''please read the Users Guide before''' posting content.<br /> <br /> ''I have added some sample pages and different formatting examples to help getting started''<br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Intro&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[How do I start contributing content to the Wiki?]]<br /> <br /> === The Bottomless Abyss Public Services ===<br /> * BBS<br /> ** telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> ** ssh://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2222<br /> ** https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/connect<br /> * MRC<br /> ** Install the [[MRC Chat platform|MRC]] client on your BBS<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Servers - All meshed together<br /> !Location<br /> !Hostname<br /> !Port<br /> !Type<br /> |-<br /> |North-America<br /> |na-multi.relaychat.net<br /> |5000<br /> 5001<br /> 7000<br /> |Plain MRC<br /> TLS MRC<br /> TLS IRC<br /> |-<br /> |Europe<br /> |eu-multi.relaychat.net<br /> |5000<br /> 5001<br /> 7000<br /> |Plain MRC<br /> TLS MRC<br /> TLS IRC<br /> |-<br /> |Australia<br /> |au-multi.relaychat.net<br /> |5000<br /> 5001<br /> 7000<br /> |Plain MRC<br /> TLS MRC<br /> TLS IRC<br /> |}<br /> <br /> * World of Warcraft: Wrath of The Lich King ⭐<br /> ** Info webpage located at:<br /> *** https://wotlk.bottomlessabyss.net<br /> *** Self-registration, pre-configured client download and free access<br /> * ArakNet Radio<br /> ** Scene radio and Tracker Music 24/7<br /> ** https://radio.araknet.xyz<br /> * Trade Wars 2002<br /> ** [[TradeWars 2002|Wiki page]]<br /> ** Server can be reached:<br /> *** ** Not open to public yet **<br /> * Gopher<br /> ** WIP&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Projects&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[MRC Chat platform]]<br /> *[[Threat Sentry]]<br /> *[[Space Conquest/Exploration Concept Door Game]]<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Other Topics&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[Scheduled maintenance and planned outages]]<br /> <br /> *[[New to BBSes? Where to start...]]<br /> *[[A bit of BBS history]]<br /> <br /> *[[BBS Softwares and Platforms]]<br /> *[[Clients and Terminals]]<br /> *[[Othernets and FTN Networks]]<br /> <br /> *[[Door Games Tactics and Strategies]]<br /> <br /> *[[List of active BBSes]]<br /> <br /> *[[Development]]<br /> <br /> *[[How to Setup IREX Mailer]]<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> ''Please add topics here, this page will get reformatted as new content is added''<br /> <br /> ''Don't worry about the formatting, you can just add new pages and someone else can help with the formatting''<br /> <br /> ''Try to review what's already there before adding new content to avoid duplication''<br /> <br /> ''Thanks for your support''</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=372 2026-04-05T11:38:05Z

<p>StackFault: /* The Bottomless Abyss Public Services */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;font size=&quot;5&quot;&gt;Community BBS Knowledge Repository Project&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsored by The Bottomless Abyss BBS&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> -----<br /> <br /> If you are interested in contributing content, please consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.<br /> <br /> If you have no knowledge on Wiki editing, '''please read the Users Guide before''' posting content.<br /> <br /> ''I have added some sample pages and different formatting examples to help getting started''<br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Intro&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[How do I start contributing content to the Wiki?]]<br /> <br /> === The Bottomless Abyss Public Services ===<br /> * BBS<br /> ** telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> ** ssh://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2222<br /> ** https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/connect<br /> * MRC<br /> ** Install the [[MRC Chat platform|MRC]] client on your BBS<br /> **<br /> **<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Servers - All meshed together<br /> !Location<br /> !Hostname<br /> !Port<br /> !Type<br /> |-<br /> |North-America<br /> |na-multi.relaychat.net<br /> |5000<br /> 5001<br /> 7000<br /> |Plain MRC<br /> TLS MRC<br /> TLS IRC<br /> |-<br /> |Europe<br /> |eu-multi.relaychat.net<br /> |5000<br /> 5001<br /> 7000<br /> |Plain MRC<br /> TLS MRC<br /> TLS IRC<br /> |-<br /> |Australia<br /> |au-multi.relaychat.net<br /> |5000<br /> 5001<br /> 7000<br /> |Plain MRC<br /> TLS MRC<br /> TLS IRC<br /> |}<br /> ***<br /> * World of Warcraft: Wrath of The Lich King ⭐<br /> ** Info webpage located at:<br /> *** https://wotlk.bottomlessabyss.net<br /> *** Self-registration, pre-configured client download and free access<br /> * ArakNet Radio<br /> ** Scene radio and Tracker Music 24/7<br /> ** https://radio.araknet.xyz<br /> * Trade Wars 2002<br /> ** [[TradeWars 2002|Wiki page]]<br /> ** Server can be reached:<br /> *** ** Not open to public yet **<br /> * Gopher<br /> ** WIP&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Projects&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[MRC Chat platform]]<br /> *[[Threat Sentry]]<br /> *[[Space Conquest/Exploration Concept Door Game]]<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Other Topics&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[Scheduled maintenance and planned outages]]<br /> <br /> *[[New to BBSes? Where to start...]]<br /> *[[A bit of BBS history]]<br /> <br /> *[[BBS Softwares and Platforms]]<br /> *[[Clients and Terminals]]<br /> *[[Othernets and FTN Networks]]<br /> <br /> *[[Door Games Tactics and Strategies]]<br /> <br /> *[[List of active BBSes]]<br /> <br /> *[[Development]]<br /> <br /> *[[How to Setup IREX Mailer]]<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> ''Please add topics here, this page will get reformatted as new content is added''<br /> <br /> ''Don't worry about the formatting, you can just add new pages and someone else can help with the formatting''<br /> <br /> ''Try to review what's already there before adding new content to avoid duplication''<br /> <br /> ''Thanks for your support''</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=369 2025-09-14T12:07:10Z

<p>StackFault: /* Developers */</p> <hr /> <div>== MRC release information ==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.7-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Sep 1 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc137-alpha.zip<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Intro ==<br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net'''<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]]<br /> <br /> === Supported platforms ===<br /> Support exists for many BBS platforms currently. If you want to contribute for a platform not in this list, please reach out.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of BBS platforms with MRC support<br /> !Platform<br /> !Status<br /> !Implementer<br /> !Maintained<br /> |-<br /> |Mystic<br /> |Active<br /> |StackFault<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |CNet<br /> |Active<br /> |aNACHRONiST<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Ami-Express<br /> |Active<br /> |?<br /> |?<br /> |-<br /> |Synchronet<br /> |Active<br /> |eChicken<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Enigma 1/2<br /> |Active<br /> |RiPuk<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |WildCat<br /> |Interested<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |CyberBBS<br /> |Active<br /> |Nugax<br /> |No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed, please reach out to '''StackFault''' and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat to ease copy/paste<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available helpers<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |-<br /> |!leet<br /> |Transform message to 1337 speak<br /> |-<br /> |!kewl<br /> |Transform message to kEwL speak<br /> |-<br /> |!escrow<br /> |Escrow message service to send another user a message while they are offline<br /> (Requires sender and recipient to be an MRC Trust users)<br /> |}<br /> Many more coming soon...<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> [[File:MRC features spotlight.png|thumb]]<br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> [[File:MRC BitchX inspired theme.png|thumb]]<br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> * New interface features: Nicklist, clock, stats, etc<br /> * 3 New themes: BitchX inspired, 2leet4U and Least (Last 2 from n1tron)<br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=368 2025-03-19T14:40:57Z

<p>StackFault: Added WOTLK</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;font size=&quot;5&quot;&gt;Community BBS Knowledge Repository Project&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsored by The Bottomless Abyss BBS&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> -----<br /> <br /> If you are interested in contributing content, please consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.<br /> <br /> If you have no knowledge on Wiki editing, '''please read the Users Guide before''' posting content.<br /> <br /> ''I have added some sample pages and different formatting examples to help getting started''<br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Intro&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[How do I start contributing content to the Wiki?]]<br /> <br /> === The Bottomless Abyss Public Services ===<br /> * BBS<br /> ** telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> ** ssh://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2222<br /> ** https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/connect<br /> * MRC<br /> ** Install the [[MRC Chat platform|MRC]] client on your BBS<br /> ** Server is located at:<br /> *** mrc[.]bottomlessabyss[.]net:5000 (plain)<br /> *** mrc[.]bottomlessabyss[.]net:5001 (ssl)<br /> * World of Warcraft: Wrath of The Lich King ⭐<br /> ** Info webpage located at:<br /> *** https://wotlk.bottomlessabyss.net<br /> *** Self-registration, pre-configured client download and free access<br /> * ArakNet Radio<br /> ** Scene radio and Tracker Music 24/7<br /> ** https://radio.araknet.xyz<br /> * Trade Wars 2002<br /> ** [[TradeWars 2002|Wiki page]]<br /> ** Server can be reached:<br /> *** ** Not open to public yet **<br /> * Gopher<br /> ** WIP&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Projects&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[MRC Chat platform]]<br /> *[[Threat Sentry]]<br /> *[[Space Conquest/Exploration Concept Door Game]]<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Other Topics&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[Scheduled maintenance and planned outages]]<br /> <br /> *[[New to BBSes? Where to start...]]<br /> *[[A bit of BBS history]]<br /> <br /> *[[BBS Softwares and Platforms]]<br /> *[[Clients and Terminals]]<br /> *[[Othernets and FTN Networks]]<br /> <br /> *[[Door Games Tactics and Strategies]]<br /> <br /> *[[List of active BBSes]]<br /> <br /> *[[Development]]<br /> <br /> *[[How to Setup IREX Mailer]]<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> ''Please add topics here, this page will get reformatted as new content is added''<br /> <br /> ''Don't worry about the formatting, you can just add new pages and someone else can help with the formatting''<br /> <br /> ''Try to review what's already there before adding new content to avoid duplication''<br /> <br /> ''Thanks for your support''</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=357 2024-09-02T12:13:12Z

<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>== MRC release information ==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.7-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Sep 1 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc137-alpha.zip<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Intro ==<br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net''')<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]]<br /> <br /> === Supported platforms ===<br /> Support exists for many BBS platforms currently. If you want to contribute for a platform not in this list, please reach out.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of BBS platforms with MRC support<br /> !Platform<br /> !Status<br /> !Implementer<br /> !Maintained<br /> |-<br /> |Mystic<br /> |Active<br /> |StackFault<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |CNet<br /> |Active<br /> |aNACHRONiST<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Ami-Express<br /> |Active<br /> |?<br /> |?<br /> |-<br /> |Synchronet<br /> |Active<br /> |eChicken<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Enigma 1/2<br /> |Active<br /> |RiPuk<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |WildCat<br /> |Interested<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |CyberBBS<br /> |Active<br /> |Nugax<br /> |No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed, please reach out to '''StackFault''' and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat to ease copy/paste<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available helpers<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |-<br /> |!leet<br /> |Transform message to 1337 speak<br /> |-<br /> |!kewl<br /> |Transform message to kEwL speak<br /> |-<br /> |!escrow<br /> |Escrow message service to send another user a message while they are offline<br /> (Requires sender and recipient to be an MRC Trust users)<br /> |}<br /> Many more coming soon...<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> [[File:MRC features spotlight.png|thumb]]<br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> [[File:MRC BitchX inspired theme.png|thumb]]<br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> * New interface features: Nicklist, clock, stats, etc<br /> * 3 New themes: BitchX inspired, 2leet4U and Least (Last 2 from n1tron)<br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=356 2024-09-02T12:10:05Z

<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>== MRC release information ==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.7-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Sep 1 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc137-alpha.zip<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Intro ==<br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net''')<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]]<br /> <br /> === Supported platforms ===<br /> Support exists for many BBS platforms currently. If you want to contribute for a platform not in this list, please reach out.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of BBS platforms with MRC support<br /> !Platform<br /> !Status<br /> !Implementer<br /> !Maintained<br /> |-<br /> |Mystic<br /> |Active<br /> |StackFault<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |CNet<br /> |Active<br /> |aNACHRONiST<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Ami-Express<br /> |Active<br /> |?<br /> |?<br /> |-<br /> |Synchronet<br /> |Active<br /> |eChicken<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Enigma 1/2<br /> |Active<br /> |RiPuk<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |WildCat<br /> |Interested<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |CyberBBS<br /> |Active<br /> |Nugax<br /> |No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed, please reach out to '''StackFault''' and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat to ease copy/paste<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available helpers<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |-<br /> |!leet<br /> |Transform message to 1337 speak<br /> |-<br /> |!kewl<br /> |Transform message to kEwL speak<br /> |-<br /> |!escrow<br /> |Escrow message service to send another user a message while they are offline<br /> (Requires sender and recipient to be an MRC Trust users)<br /> |}<br /> Many more coming soon...<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> * New interface features: Nicklist, clock, stats, etc<br /> * 3 New themes: BitchX inspired, 2leet4U and Least (Last 2 from n1tron)<br /> [[File:MRC features spotlight.png|left|thumb]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:MRC BitchX inspired theme.png|left|thumb]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=355 2024-09-02T12:08:53Z

<p>StackFault: Added 1.3.7 information</p> <hr /> <div>== MRC release information ==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.7-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Sep 1 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc137-alpha.zip<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Intro ==<br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net''')<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]]<br /> <br /> === Supported platforms ===<br /> Support exists for many BBS platforms currently. If you want to contribute for a platform not in this list, please reach out.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of BBS platforms with MRC support<br /> !Platform<br /> !Status<br /> !Implementer<br /> !Maintained<br /> |-<br /> |Mystic<br /> |Active<br /> |StackFault<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |CNet<br /> |Active<br /> |aNACHRONiST<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Ami-Express<br /> |Active<br /> |?<br /> |?<br /> |-<br /> |Synchronet<br /> |Active<br /> |eChicken<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Enigma 1/2<br /> |Active<br /> |RiPuk<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |WildCat<br /> |Interested<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |CyberBBS<br /> |Active<br /> |Nugax<br /> |No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed, please reach out to '''StackFault''' and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat to ease copy/paste<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available helpers<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |-<br /> |!leet<br /> |Transform message to 1337 speak<br /> |-<br /> |!kewl<br /> |Transform message to kEwL speak<br /> |-<br /> |!escrow<br /> |Escrow message service to send another user a message while they are offline<br /> (Requires sender and recipient to be an MRC Trust users)<br /> |}<br /> Many more coming soon...<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> * New interface features: Nicklist, clock, stats, etc<br /> * 3 New themes: BitchX inspired, 2leet4U and Least (Last 2 from n1tron)<br /> [[File:MRC features spotlight.png|left|thumb]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:MRC BitchX inspired theme.png|left|thumb]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=File:MRC_BitchX_inspired_theme.png&diff=354 2024-09-02T12:06:39Z

<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>Sample of the BitchX inspired theme</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=File:MRC_features_spotlight.png&diff=353 2024-09-02T12:05:15Z

<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>Small spotlight of new server features</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=352 2024-09-02T11:58:11Z

<p>StackFault: Updated alpha to 1.3.7</p> <hr /> <div>== MRC release information ==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.7-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Sep 1 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc137-alpha.zip<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Intro ==<br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net''')<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]]<br /> <br /> === Supported platforms ===<br /> Support exists for many BBS platforms currently. If you want to contribute for a platform not in this list, please reach out.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of BBS platforms with MRC support<br /> !Platform<br /> !Status<br /> !Implementer<br /> !Maintained<br /> |-<br /> |Mystic<br /> |Active<br /> |StackFault<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |CNet<br /> |Active<br /> |aNACHRONiST<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Ami-Express<br /> |Active<br /> |?<br /> |?<br /> |-<br /> |Synchronet<br /> |Active<br /> |eChicken<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Enigma 1/2<br /> |Active<br /> |RiPuk<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |WildCat<br /> |Interested<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |CyberBBS<br /> |Active<br /> |Nugax<br /> |No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed, please reach out to '''StackFault''' and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat to ease copy/paste<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available helpers<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |-<br /> |!leet<br /> |Transform message to 1337 speak<br /> |}<br /> Many more coming soon...<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=350 2024-07-24T21:18:09Z

<p>StackFault: Fixed URL</p> <hr /> <div>== MRC release information ==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.6-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Jul 23 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc136-alpha.zip<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Intro ==<br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net''')<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]]<br /> <br /> === Supported platforms ===<br /> Support exists for many BBS platforms currently. If you want to contribute for a platform not in this list, please reach out.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of BBS platforms with MRC support<br /> !Platform<br /> !Status<br /> !Implementer<br /> !Maintained<br /> |-<br /> |Mystic<br /> |Active<br /> |StackFault<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |CNet<br /> |Active<br /> |aNACHRONiST<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Ami-Express<br /> |Active<br /> |?<br /> |?<br /> |-<br /> |Synchronet<br /> |Active<br /> |eChicken<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Enigma 1/2<br /> |Active<br /> |RiPuk<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |WildCat<br /> |Interested<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |CyberBBS<br /> |Active<br /> |Nugax<br /> |No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed, please reach out to '''StackFault''' and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat to ease copy/paste<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available helpers<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |-<br /> |!leet<br /> |Transform message to 1337 speak<br /> |}<br /> Many more coming soon...<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=349 2024-07-23T18:39:54Z

<p>StackFault: Released v1.3.6</p> <hr /> <div>== MRC release information ==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.6-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Jul 23 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc135-alpha.zip https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc136-alpha.zip]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Intro ==<br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net''')<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]]<br /> <br /> === Supported platforms ===<br /> Support exists for many BBS platforms currently. If you want to contribute for a platform not in this list, please reach out.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of BBS platforms with MRC support<br /> !Platform<br /> !Status<br /> !Implementer<br /> !Maintained<br /> |-<br /> |Mystic<br /> |Active<br /> |StackFault<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |CNet<br /> |Active<br /> |aNACHRONiST<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Ami-Express<br /> |Active<br /> |?<br /> |?<br /> |-<br /> |Synchronet<br /> |Active<br /> |eChicken<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Enigma 1/2<br /> |Active<br /> |RiPuk<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |WildCat<br /> |Interested<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |CyberBBS<br /> |Active<br /> |Nugax<br /> |No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed, please reach out to '''StackFault''' and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat to ease copy/paste<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available helpers<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |-<br /> |!leet<br /> |Transform message to 1337 speak<br /> |}<br /> Many more coming soon...<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=348 2024-07-23T17:42:16Z

<p>StackFault: /* The Bottomless Abyss Public Services */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;font size=&quot;5&quot;&gt;Community BBS Knowledge Repository Project&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsored by The Bottomless Abyss BBS&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> -----<br /> <br /> If you are interested in contributing content, please consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.<br /> <br /> If you have no knowledge on Wiki editing, '''please read the Users Guide before''' posting content.<br /> <br /> ''I have added some sample pages and different formatting examples to help getting started''<br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Intro&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[How do I start contributing content to the Wiki?]]<br /> <br /> === The Bottomless Abyss Public Services ===<br /> * BBS<br /> ** telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> ** ssh://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2222<br /> ** https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/connect<br /> * MRC<br /> ** Install the [[MRC Chat platform|MRC]] client on your BBS<br /> ** Server is located at:<br /> *** mrc[.]bottomlessabyss[.]net:5000 (plain)<br /> *** mrc[.]bottomlessabyss[.]net:5001 (ssl)<br /> * ArakNet Radio<br /> ** Scene radio and Tracker Music 24/7<br /> ** https://radio.araknet.xyz<br /> * Trade Wars 2002<br /> ** [[TradeWars 2002|Wiki page]]<br /> ** Server can be reached:<br /> *** ** Not open to public yet **<br /> * Gopher<br /> ** WIP&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Projects&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[MRC Chat platform]]<br /> *[[Threat Sentry]]<br /> *[[Space Conquest/Exploration Concept Door Game]]<br /> <br /> === &lt;big&gt;Other Topics&lt;/big&gt; ===<br /> *[[Scheduled maintenance and planned outages]]<br /> <br /> *[[New to BBSes? Where to start...]]<br /> *[[A bit of BBS history]]<br /> <br /> *[[BBS Softwares and Platforms]]<br /> *[[Clients and Terminals]]<br /> *[[Othernets and FTN Networks]]<br /> <br /> *[[Door Games Tactics and Strategies]]<br /> <br /> *[[List of active BBSes]]<br /> <br /> *[[Development]]<br /> <br /> *[[How to Setup IREX Mailer]]<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> ''Please add topics here, this page will get reformatted as new content is added''<br /> <br /> ''Don't worry about the formatting, you can just add new pages and someone else can help with the formatting''<br /> <br /> ''Try to review what's already there before adding new content to avoid duplication''<br /> <br /> ''Thanks for your support''</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Citizen-footer-tagline&diff=347 2024-07-23T17:40:44Z

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StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Citizen-footer-desc&diff=346 2024-07-23T17:40:07Z

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StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=344 2024-07-23T12:51:57Z

<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>== MRC release information ==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.5-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Jul 22 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc135-alpha.zip<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Intro ==<br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net''')<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]]<br /> <br /> === Supported platforms ===<br /> Support exists for many BBS platforms currently. If you want to contribute for a platform not in this list, please reach out.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of BBS platforms with MRC support<br /> !Platform<br /> !Status<br /> !Implementer<br /> !Maintained<br /> |-<br /> |Mystic<br /> |Active<br /> |StackFault<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |CNet<br /> |Active<br /> |aNACHRONiST<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Ami-Express<br /> |Active<br /> |?<br /> |?<br /> |-<br /> |Synchronet<br /> |Active<br /> |eChicken<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Enigma 1/2<br /> |Active<br /> |RiPuk<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |WildCat<br /> |Interested<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |CyberBBS<br /> |Active<br /> |Nugax<br /> |No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed, please reach out to '''StackFault''' and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat to ease copy/paste<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available helpers<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |-<br /> |!leet<br /> |Transform message to 1337 speak<br /> |}<br /> Many more coming soon...<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=343 2024-07-23T12:28:15Z

<p>StackFault: </p> <hr /> <div>== MRC release information ==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.5-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Jul 22 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc135-alpha.zip<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Intro ==<br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net''')<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]] <br /> <br /> === Supported platforms ===<br /> Support exists for many BBS platforms currently. If you want to contribute for a platform not in this list, please reach out.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of BBS platforms with MRC support<br /> !Platform<br /> !Status<br /> !Implementer<br /> !Maintained<br /> |-<br /> |Mystic<br /> |Active<br /> |StackFault<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |CNet<br /> |Active<br /> |aNACHRONiST<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Ami-Express<br /> |Active<br /> |?<br /> |?<br /> |-<br /> |Synchronet<br /> |Active<br /> |eChicken<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |Enigma 1/2<br /> |Active<br /> |RiPuk<br /> |Yes<br /> |-<br /> |WildCat<br /> |Interested<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |CyberBBS<br /> |Active<br /> |Nugax<br /> |No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed, please reach out to '''StackFault''' and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available plugins<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

StackFault https://bbswiki.bottomlessabyss.net/index.php?title=MRC_Chat_platform&diff=342 2024-07-23T12:10:16Z

<p>StackFault: Download link</p> <hr /> <div>=== MRC release information ===<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.5-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Jul 22 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> BBS: telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> <br /> Direct: https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net/mods-distro/pn-mrc135-alpha.zip<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Intro===<br /> <br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net''')<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]] &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> ===MRC Evolution Stages===<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed below, please reach out to StackFault and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> '''List of platforms currently interested'''<br /> <br /> *Mystic<br /> *CNet<br /> *WildCat<br /> *Synchronet<br /> *Ami-Express<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available plugins<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

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<p>StackFault: /* MRC Server */</p> <hr /> <div>=== MRC release information ===<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+MRC Client Release Status<br /> !Version<br /> !Status<br /> !Released<br /> !Date<br /> !Channel<br /> |-<br /> |1.2.9a<br /> |Stable<br /> |Yes<br /> |Apr 18 2019<br /> |Phenom Productions<br /> https://phenomprod.com <br /> |-<br /> |1.3.5-alpha<br /> |Alpha<br /> |Yes<br /> |Jul 22 2024<br /> |Download on The Bottomless Abyss<br /> telnet://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net:2023<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Intro===<br /> <br /> The Multi Relay Chat platform is undergoing a major transformation. Thanks to Gryphon for the initial version.<br /> <br /> This transformation will happen in multiple stages and feedback is always appreciated.<br /> <br /> ===Developers===<br /> If you are a developer and would like to port MRC to your platform, please follow the following process to get access to the protocol documentation.<br /> <br /> #Create an account on the Wiki<br /> #Send StackFault a BBS e-mail on [https://bbs.bottomlessabyss.net The Bottomless Abyss], a netmail or Internet email to: '''sysop''' (at) '''bottomlessabyss''' (dot) '''net''')<br /> #Once your request have been approved, you will have access to the MRC development namespace here: [[MRCDoc:MRC Protocol]] &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> ===MRC Evolution Stages===<br /> <br /> ==Stage 1==<br /> Many issues existed in the client portion of MRC. These issues have been resolved with the release of an updated client replacing the MPL script.<br /> <br /> [[File:MRC114sf.png]]<br /> <br /> Backward compatibility with v1.1 is maintained allowing a mix of older and newer clients to interact while a transition is worked out.<br /> <br /> Quick adoption of this release have seen many BBSes adopt the new client.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 2==<br /> The server was moved to a DC hosted server to ensure better availability and allow for some minor performance improvement.<br /> <br /> A new server codebase is being developed from scratch to address many of the issues identified previously while maintaining backward compatibility with the v1.1 implementation.<br /> <br /> ==Stage 3 - 2018==<br /> Cross-platform interoperability documentation is being developed to allow the platform to extend beyond the Mystic BBS base.<br /> <br /> This will allow other platforms to interact easily with the platform, creating a uniform chat experience.<br /> <br /> If you are a developer and wish to create a client for a platform not listed below, please reach out to StackFault and ask for access to the development team.<br /> <br /> '''List of platforms currently interested'''<br /> <br /> *Mystic<br /> *CNet<br /> *WildCat<br /> *Synchronet<br /> *Ami-Express<br /> <br /> ==Stage 4 - 2019==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on March 5th 2019.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client was made at the same date.<br /> <br /> This release is now called Multi Relay Chat and shows v1.2.5.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> '''New Server code includes the following improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Multi-threaded architecture<br /> *Message queuing<br /> *Improved validation of connections<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanisms<br /> *Faster roundtrip of messages<br /> *Increased connection capacity<br /> *BBS information screens<br /> *Better announcement of connecting users<br /> *New server commands<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic UI improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Handle auto-completion<br /> *Better support for customization<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> '''New Mystic client improvements'''<br /> <br /> *Auto-reconnect within the client<br /> *Support for the new server commands<br /> *Improved keep-alive mechanism<br /> *Support for server-side managed rooms<br /> *Many more smaller improvements<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.2.6-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-126-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> '''New from 1.2.5:'''<br /> <br /> *Latency reporting<br /> *New '''STATS''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *New '''TIME''' server command (available via /QUOTE)<br /> *Many small issues and optimizations<br /> *Welcome message when entering room with number of users<br /> *Removed the server generated &quot;joined room&quot; message for self<br /> <br /> == Stage 5 - 2023 ==<br /> Deployment of the new server have been completed on November 30th 2023.<br /> <br /> The release of a new MRC package containing the Mystic UI and Mystic client will be released before the end of the year 2023.<br /> <br /> Many new options are included in the release, including:<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> *Migration from Python 2 to Python 3 codebase<br /> *Deterministic routing only sends messages to BBSes with currently connected users to the room, '''increasing privacy'''<br /> *SSL support<br /> *More aggressive bot handling<br /> *'''BBSES''' now supports keyword search<br /> *New '''CHANGELOG''' command to provide server-side features changelog<br /> *New '''HELP''' system to provide server-side commands help<br /> *New '''ROOMCONFIG''' feature to allow room configuration and persistence<br /> *New '''IDENTITY''' system to register nick and provide basic trust level implementation (WIP)<br /> *New '''TOPICS''' command provide history of room topics<br /> *New '''TRUST''' command provides ''MRC Trust'' control features<br /> <br /> ==== &lt;u&gt;December 8th 2023&lt;/u&gt; ====<br /> *''MRC Trust'' will be required for the following actions:<br /> **Send a '''BROADCAST''' message<br /> **Set the '''TOPIC''' on a room<br /> *Available helpers in chat:<br /> **URL Title expansion - Will display the title of a page when the link is sent in-chat<br /> **Short URL generator - Will generate a short URL, easier to Copy/Paste<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> *Large screens support from 80x24 to 132x60 (requires Mystic a47+)<br /> *Modular theming and multiple resolution configurations (work in progress)<br /> *Color switching moved from '''PgUp'''/'''PgDn''' to '''Right'''/'''Left'''<br /> *New scrollback buffer (no longer rely on Mystic ANSI viewer)<br /> *Non-blocking scrollback buffer (messages gets loaded in the background)<br /> *Scrollback can be accessed using '''''/scroll''''' or '''PgUp'''<br /> *New Mentions buffers (messages mentioning you are aggregated in an easy to review buffer)<br /> *Mention buffer accessible using '''''/mentions''''' or '''Del'''<br /> *Mention counter on the main screen, visiting the buffer resets the counter<br /> *Replying to a Direct message ('''''/R''''') stays in that context until exited using '''Esc'''<br /> *Direct message context shows the input bar as red for better visual indication<br /> *Twit filter now available using '''''/twit''''' and '''''/set twitfilter'''''<br /> *Broadcast shield is now available using '''''/set shield'''''<br /> *Scrolling banner (at the top) can now be disabled using '''''/set scroller'''''<br /> *Client help redone and now on 2 screens and available using '''''/?'''''<br /> *'''''/quote''''' no longer required to send server commands<br /> *CTCP support<br /> *Screen refresh optimization<br /> *Added a welcome screen for new users, can also be seen using '''''/welcome'''''<br /> *Conversion script to convert old MRC data files to new format for upgrades<br /> *Password prompts for sensitive prompts now masks password entry<br /> *Adjusted timing to reduce load around filesystem access<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> *New Python 2 and Python 3 clients provided<br /> *Duplicate process check to prevent having more than 1 client running<br /> *SSL support<br /> *All configuration moved to a config file (ie URL, port, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Screenshot of current 1.3.2-dev'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Mrc-132-Dev.png]]<br /> <br /> == Stage 6 - 2024 ==<br /> <br /> === '''MRC Server''' ===<br /> <br /> * Live URL shortener for URLs posted in chat<br /> ** Added URL title resolution<br /> ** Added VirusTotal status of link<br /> * Added support for helpers<br /> ** Use '''!list''' for list of available plugins<br /> * '''/BBSES''' now supports ''!exclude'' filters in search<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+List of current helpers<br /> !Helper<br /> !Description<br /> |-<br /> |!random<br /> |Random number generator<br /> |-<br /> |!time<br /> |Gives time in location or timezone<br /> |-<br /> |!weather<br /> |Gives current weather in location<br /> |-<br /> |!radio<br /> |Provides status of radio streams<br /> |-<br /> |!solar<br /> |Gives Solar indices and radio propagation<br /> |-<br /> |!stocks<br /> |Gives stocks data<br /> |-<br /> |!report<br /> |Report directly to developer inside MRC<br /> |-<br /> |!rainbow<br /> |Colorize message to multiple colors<br /> |-<br /> |!slap<br /> |Famous trout slap<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic UI improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * Single script now support Python 2.7 and Python 3<br /> * Minor fixes for Windows users<br /> <br /> === '''New Mystic client improvements''' ===<br /> <br /> * New terminal sizes and themes available<br /> ** 132x50<br /> ** 132x60<br /> ** 160x45<br /> ** 160x60<br /> * Several minor fixes<br /> <br /> ==Feedback==<br /> Feedback is appreciated, please report any issues found to StackFault, either in MRC directly, by logging in to The Bottomless Abyss or via netmail.<br /> <br /> You can use the '''!report''' helper inside MRC directly,<br /> <br /> ==Brainstorming==<br /> <br /> '''Here we can list ideas for future features for MRC.''' <br /> <br /> *Vote on a user being muted.<br /> */whois &lt;username&gt; command - The whois command would allow a user to set one line of text about themselves. ie: Stackfault - SysOp of Bottomless Abyss BBS Member of: Phenom.<br /> *Loyalty points: If a particular user helps another user of the chat, that user can +1 the helping user. And would be issued 1 (one) help point. This information would be displayed with the /whois command.<br /> *Offline messaging<br /> **If you send an offline message to a user, Your private message will be sent and when that user logs on again, the message(s) would be delivered.</div>

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