Merc Short Snippets - Erwin Version 1

About this resource

Original short-1.tgz containing deadlock.c, lastcomm.c and stdarg.c. These small C helpers provide deadlock detection, last-command diagnostics and variable-argument formatting for manual integration into Merc-derived games. This is a snippet collection, not a complete game server.

License and attribution
Erwin S. Andreasen is the original author. The included notices require retaining his name and notifying him by email when using the code. Preserve all source notices and any applicable inherited DikuMUD, Merc or other component license terms. Historical contact addresses may no longer work. No additional redistribution permission is asserted.

Compatibility and operational warning
The deadlock handler can terminate the game when it detects a loop. Review signal handling, diagnostic output, formatting interfaces and persistence behavior before integration. Test with backups in an isolated development environment. Mudhaven has not compiled, boot-tested or security-audited this historical software, and modern compiler and operating-system compatibility is unverified.

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License

Erwin attribution and notification terms plus applicable inherited licenses

Original Author

Erwin S. Andreasen

Credits

Erwin S. Andreasen, original author of the included helpers. Preserve his name, source comments, copyright and license notices, and the credits of any inherited DikuMUD or Merc components. Mudhaven claims no authorship.

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