Petrarch's Tutorials

Coding tutorials written by Petrarch covering practical Merentha-specific development patterns, object creation, and mudlib conventions. Written for coders working on the Merentha Builders port.

Problem Sets

Problem Set 0: Getting StartedProblem Set 1: The EditorProblem Set 2: Let's Get to WorkProblem Set 3: DescriptionsProblem Set 4: Adding ItemsProblem Set 5: Items on MonstersProblem Set 6: Header Files

Code Examples

Annotated LPC object templates: copy, adapt, and build from these.

Overview
Object Inheritance Overview
Rooms
A Normal RoomRoom with Custom ExitsRoom with a DoorRoom with a MonsterRoom with Searchable Items
Monsters
A Normal MonsterPatrolling MonsterRandom Wandering MonsterMonster with Skills
Weapons
A Normal WeaponTwo-Handed WeaponCursed WeaponSpecial WeaponA Talking Weapon
Armour
A Vest (Torso Armour)A Ring (Finger Armour)Cursed Armour
Objects
A KeyA LeafA ShellA Snowball
Containers
A Normal BagA Backpack (Wearable Container)An Expanding Bag
Lights
A MatchA TorchA Lantern