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== Preparations ==

Get the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOLpKWwBCLkqu2lBl_3Yf_eMdaenTEOX/view?usp=sharing VMS MORIA V4.43 kit].

The VMS MORIA V4.43 kit includes:
* SIMH VAX-11/750 Linux executable
* SIMH VAX-11/750 Windows executable
* SIMH VAX-11/750 configuration file
* VMS V4.7 RA81 disk image (including VAX PASCAL V2.6)
* VMS MORIA V4.43 RD31 disk image (MORIA sources & executable)
* VMS MORIA V4.43 manual: MORIA-MANUAL.TXT

Unzip to a directory of your choice.

== Get it Running ==

Enter your new MORIA directory and:

* Linux: <code>./vax750 -q</code>
* Windows: <code>run vax750.exe -q</code>

The SIMH VAX-11/750 will boot VMS V4.7:

(User input in '''bold''' typeface) 
 
    VAX/VMS Version V4.7 28-Oct-1987 13:00
   
 
 
 %%%%%%%%%%%  OPCOM   5-FEB-2024 17:48:51.47  %%%%%%%%%%%
 Logfile has been initialized by operator _OPA0:
 Logfile is SYS$SYSROOT:[SYSMGR]OPERATOR.LOG;45
 
 %MOUNT-I-MOUNTED, MORIA        mounted on _DUA1:
 %SET-I-INTSET, login interactive limit = 64, current interactive value = 0
   SYSTEM       job terminated at  5-FEB-2024 17:48:51.65 '''[Enter]''' 
 
 Username: '''MORIA'''
         Welcome to VAX/VMS version V4.7
     Last interactive login on Monday,  5-FEB-2024 17:48
  $

Start MORIA:

  $ '''MORIA'''
 
                          *********************
                          **    Moria 4.80   **
                          *********************
                    COPYRIGHT (c) Robert Alan Koeneke
  
 Programers : Robert Alan Koeneke / University of Oklahoma
              Jimmey Wayne Todd   / University of Oklahoma
  
 Dungeon Master: This file may contain updates and news.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           [Press any key to continue, or <Control>-Z to exit]'''[Enter]'''

Choose a race:
 
   Name      :  
   Race      :  
   Sex       :  
   Class     :  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Choose a race (? for Help): '''a'''
   a) Human       b) Half-Elf    c) Elf         d) Halfling    e) Gnome
   f) Dwarf       g) Half-Orc    h) Half-Troll

Choose a sex:
 
   Name      :  
   Race      : Human
   Sex       :  
   Class     :  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Choose a sex (? for Help): '''m'''
   m) Male       f) Female
 

Choose a class:
 
   Name      :                          Age          : 16        STR : 14    
   Race      : Human                    Height       : 72        INT : 14    
   Sex       : Male                     Weight       : 134       WIS : 14    
   Class     :                          Social Class : 31        DEX : 15    
                                                                 CON : 13    
                                                                 CHR : 14    
 
    + To Hit   : 0 
    + To Damage: 0 
    + To AC    : 0 
      Total AC : 0 
                            Character Background
     You are one of several children of a Yeoman.  You are a credit to the
     family.  You have brown eyes, straight auburn hair, and an average
     complexion.
 
 
 
   Choose a class (? for Help): '''a'''
   a) Warrior     b) Mage        c) Priest      d) Rogue       e) Ranger
   f) Paladin
 

Enter your player's name:
 
   Name      : '''Beginner'''           Age          : 16        STR : 18/23 
   Race      : Human                    Height       : 72        INT : 12    
   Sex       : Male                     Weight       : 134       WIS : 12    
   Class     : Warrior                  Social Class : 31        DEX : 17    
                                                                 CON : 15    
                                                                 CHR : 13    
 
    + To Hit   : 3             Level      : 1         Max Hit Points : 19 
    + To Damage: 3             Experience : 0         Cur Hit Points : 19 
    + To AC    : 1             Gold       : 431       Max Mana       : 0 
      Total AC : 0                                    Cur Mana       : 0 
 
 
                        (Miscellaneous Abilities)
  Fighting    : Very Good  Stealth     : Bad        Perception  : Bad
  Bows/Throw  : Good       Disarming   : Fair       Searching   : Poor
  Saving Throw: Good       Magic Device: Fair       Infra-Vision: 0 feet
 
 
   Enter your player's name  [press <RETURN> when finished]
 

Press any key to continue, or <Control>-Z to exit: '''[Enter]'''
 
   Name      : Beginner                 Age          : 16        STR : 18/23 
   Race      : Human                    Height       : 72        INT : 12    
   Sex       : Male                     Weight       : 134       WIS : 12    
   Class     : Warrior                  Social Class : 31        DEX : 17    
                                                                 CON : 15    
                                                                 CHR : 13    
 
    + To Hit   : 3             Level      : 1         Max Hit Points : 19 
    + To Damage: 3             Experience : 0         Cur Hit Points : 19 
    + To AC    : 1             Gold       : 431       Max Mana       : 0 
      Total AC : 0                                    Cur Mana       : 0 
 
 
                        (Miscellaneous Abilities)
  Fighting    : Very Good  Stealth     : Bad        Perception  : Bad
  Bows/Throw  : Good       Disarming   : Fair       Searching   : Poor
  Saving Throw: Good       Magic Device: Fair       Infra-Vision: 0 feet
 
 
 
 
           [Press any key to continue, or <Control>-Z to exit] '''[Enter]'''
 

You start at the town level now:
 
               ##################################################################
 Human         #................................................................#
 Warrior       #..............................................##6##.............#
 Novice        #..............................................#####.............#
               #...........###########......#####.............#####.............#
 STR : 18/23   #...........###########......1####.............#####.............#
 INT : 12      #...........###########......#####.............#####.............#
 WIS : 12      #...........###########........................#####.............#
 DEX : 17      #..........>###########..........................................#
 CON : 15      #...........##4########..........................................#
 CHR : 13      #............@...................................................#
               #................................................................#
 LEV : 1       #..............#3#.............................######5...........#
 EXP : 0       #..............###.............................#######...........#
 MANA: 0       #..............###........#####2#####..........#######...........#
 MHP : 19      #..............###........###########..........#######...........#
 CHP : 19      #..............###........###########..........#######...........#
               #..............###........###########..........#######...........#
 AC  : 0       #..............###........###########..........#######...........#
 GOLD: 431     #..............###.............................#######...........#
               #................................................................#
               ##################################################################
                                                             Town level
 
Your characters' symbol is <code>@</code>.

You move using the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.

See the comprehensive manual (MORIA-MANUAL.TXT) for the details of the game. 

To leave the game and save its current state, type '''[Ctrl + z]''' and enter a filename of your choice.

To leave the game without saving, press '''[Ctrl + z]''' and confirm with '''q'''.

After leaving the game you return to the VMS operating system prompt.

To restart MORIA using your saved state, append the file name you chose when saving to the MORIA command, e.g.:

 $ '''MORIA GAME.SAV'''

Using the MORIA command on its own results in a new game.

When you are finished, log out from VMS. 
 
 $ '''LOGOUT'''
   MORIA        logged out at  6-FEB-2024 17:28:29.91

== Game Management == 

You can reset the game to its original state; i.e.:
* All saved games are lost (your save files remain, but will not work any longer)
* The high score list is emptied

Log in as "System Manager":

 Username: '''SYSTEM'''
 
 Password: '''MANAGER047''' (not echoed)
         Welcome to VAX/VMS version V4.7
     Last interactive login on Monday,  5-FEB-2024 17:48
  $ '''@RESET_MORIA'''

== Graceful Shutdown of the VMS Operating System ==

Although the VMS operating system is considered to be very robust and can withstand a lot of abuse, you are still recommended to shut it down properly.

Log in as "System Manager" (see above).

Run a graceful shutdown:

  $ '''SHUTDOWN'''
  
  
== See Also ==

[[Category: SIMH Tutorials]]
[[Category:Games]]