So, I'm working on modifications for my BBS. And while I'm figuring out the technical aspects of things that I would like to do, I figured that I'll try
to install some existing mods to get a better idea of how they work.

So now a foolish question, most of the mods I've downloaded mention the
scripts directory. As I don't see such a directory in Mystic, do I simply make a /mystic/scripts directory?

As a secondary question, I understand that MPL is based on Pascal. Is it 100% compatible? One of the things that I'd like to do on my system I've found
some Pascal code that seems to handle the most complicated part of the
project so is it simply a matter of plugging it into mplc or mide and go?

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On 02 Feb 2021, 07:51a, Barmed said the following...

So now a foolish question, most of the mods I've downloaded mention the scripts directory. As I don't see such a directory in Mystic, do I simplymake a /mystic/scripts directory?

The only foolish question, is asking me *IF* I want coffee in the morning. ;)

Within your /mystic directory, you should have a subdirectory called themes. Within there, you will see more subdirectories for each theme running on your board. If you don't have any others, you will see 'default'. Within that directory, there is a 'text' and a 'scripts' directory.

So, long story short, (too late) on a default install, take a look at /mystic/themes/default/scripts

As a secondary question, I understand that MPL is based on Pascal. Is it 100%compatible? One of the things that I'd like to do on my system I've foundsome Pascal code that seems to handle the most complicated part of theproject so is it simply a matter of plugging it into mplc or mide and go?

It is not 100% compatible. g00r00 has recreated a lot of the functions/procedures to put into MPLC. What I would do, is take a look at the MPL document that dream master released a few years ago, and take a look at that. With a bit of editing, you should be able to get your Pascal code to work in MPL.


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Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
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On 02 Feb 2021, Black Panther said the following...

The only foolish question, is asking me *IF* I want coffee in the
morning. ;)

That's never a question that needs asked.

Within your /mystic directory, you should have a subdirectory called themes. Within there, you will see more subdirectories for each theme running on your board. If you don't have any others, you will see 'default'. Within that directory, there is a 'text' and a 'scripts' directory.

OK, I wasn't going deep enough into the directory structure. That helps.

So, long story short, (too late) on a default install, take a look at /mystic/themes/default/scripts

Thanks, that helps. I keep going through the docs and Mystic's Wiki
wondering what I'm missing.

As a secondary question, I understand that MPL is based on Pascal. Is 100%compatible? One of the things that I'd like to do on my system I

a look at that. With a bit of editing, you should be able to get your Pascal code to work

I'll have to look that up. G00R00 had suggested Python for an idea I posted
on the Fido Mystic base, but it's giving my fits trying to get that set up. Pascal I am somewhat familiar with, although I'm 20 years out of practice.

Most of any programing I've done any more recently was database related,

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On 02 Feb 2021, 03:46p, Barmed said the following...

Thanks, that helps. I keep going through the docs and Mystic's Wiki wondering what I'm missing.

I do have a file here for download called mpl_112a36.zip that gives a pretty good rundown of the functions/procedures available within Mystic.

I am in the process of updating it, but it's taking me awhile... Too many other projects going on right now. :)


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Black Panther(RCS)
aka Dan Richter
Castle Rock BBS
telnet://bbs.castlerockbbs.com
http://www.castlerockbbs.com
http://github.com/DRPanther
The sparrows are flying again...

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So, I'm working on modifications for my BBS. And while I'm figuring out the technical aspects of things that I would like to do, I figured that I'll try to install some existing mods to get a better idea of how they work.

I see my friend Black Panther has already replied to this message; you can trust him, as he is teaching me (and others) a lot about modifying Mystic. :P The MPL language is powerful, as is other ways to modify Mystic. (MPY/MS/Python)...

His words are correct, and do know that you can come to 2o fOr beeRS anytime and I'll help you with anything you're trying to do. I'm even writing some mods, and pushing Mystic with graphics and more...

Just reach out to this community, man... thats what we're here for. I was you - theres two types here.. those who want require you to be a BBS-scene-master and those who are willing to help in any ways we can. I'm one of the latter.



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On 02 Feb 2021, Black Panther said the following...

Thanks, that helps. I keep going through the docs and Mystic's Wiki wondering what I'm missing.

I do have a file here for download called mpl_112a36.zip that gives a pretty good rundown of the functions/procedures available within Mystic.
I am in the process of updating it, but it's taking me awhile... Too
many other
projects going on right now. :)

I completely understand that. You help here has me a good start for
existing mods though. I've added MysticBB forum mod just to see what it's about, and I've downloaded several RCS mods to see what they'll do for me..

That and my Python issues ought to keep me busy for a few days at least.

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On 02 Feb 2021, paulie420 said the following...

I see my friend Black Panther has already replied to this message; you
can trust him, as he is teaching me (and others) a lot about modifying Mystic. :P The MPL language is powerful, as is other ways to modify Mystic. (MPY/MS/Python)...

It seems to be. The more that I'm learning the more ideas I'm getting.

His words are correct, and do know that you can come to 2o fOr beeRS anytime and I'll help you with anything you're trying to do. I'm even writing some mods, and pushing Mystic with graphics and more...

I've seen. I haven't even begun with graphics yet. Thatps one thing that's really going to take work.

Just reach out to this community, man... thats what we're here for. I
was you -
theres two types here.. those who want require you to be a BBS-scene-master and
those who are willing to help in any ways we can. I'm one of the latter.

I've noticed. And I do ask questions once I understand what I'm actually
trying to figure out.

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