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		RFCentral
	     Version 1.0 Beta

	    Chris Henzel (2003)

         THIS SOFTWARE IS FREEWARE
       email:chris_henzelhotmail.com

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*****Description:*****

 RFCentral is a combined Red Faction server browser and simple IRC chat client
built into the same interface. This allows players to meet and chat before
deciding on what server to join. Clans may also use this program to create their
own rooms in which to hold meetings, chat or just hang out.
 Currently the server browser is unable to join directly to a server, however it
will give you the option to start Red Faction.  


*****Version Information*****

This is the first release of this software. I accept no responsibility for any 
damage to, or loss of data that may occur through using this program. 
This has to be said coz it sounds good and also protects my butt. However I'm sure 
there is nothing to worry about.


*****What are all the options for?:*****

Ok quick breakdown of the options panel-

RED FACTION OPTIONS:

RF Master Server - The address and port of the RF master server :) there is only one so use the default options.

Browser Local Ports - These are the ports used on your computer to query the master server and game servers. 
			The default options should be fine unless you are behind a firewall or router.

Red Faction Directory - So the client knows where your copy of RF is, to start the game :)


IRC OPTIONS:

Server - The IRC server for the initial connection, leave as default unless you have experience with IRC.

Username - Default has returned!! put your name here :)

Nickname - The name to be used in IRC. Remember IRC serves 00000000's of people so your name may already be taken.
		This will be indicated when you join the server. You may be renamed to guest automatically if your 
		name is in use.

Port - The port of the IRC server. Normally this is between 6667-6669 although different servers may have different rules.

Local Port - The port used to connect to IRC from your computer. Don't worry about changing it unless you are 
		behind a firewall or router.

Email - IRC requires that an email address is stated, it doesn't have to be real ;)

Room - The room you wish to connect to. As default the program connects to RFC_Lounge, this is the central meeting place.
	If you wish to create your own room then change this to the name you want and join as normal. Providing no-one else
	is using that name a room will be created for you. It will close when the last person leaves the server.



****Future Releases****

Depending on response to this program I may release new versions with more options and bug-fixes (if any). All future versions
will be 100% downward compatible.

If so required I will release a simple IRC bot to keep peoples rooms 'warm' whilst they are empty :p




Thanks for Downloading and feel free to email me with ideas, suggestions, comments, life storys, bowel complaints etc....


Thanks to Framatch for providing sample code and alot of advice.
	  RHF for being a guinea pig and being the first to be renamed as guest.
	  Hermit R for offering advice where required
	  Anarki for letting me use the computer for 5 days solid and supplying the [cigarettes] 
          Foe for testing (if you have actually done it yet, lol)	
          


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