Subj : Re: Doors on linux hosted BBSes
To   : 2twisty
From : paulie420
Date : Sun Apr 03 2022 10:27 am

 2t> Looks like TW will require DOSEmu.  Are there any native versions of
 2t> these games?

There are several options to run doors on all platforms - some of the easiest ways are to not run doors LOCALLY at all. There are door game networks; GOLD MINE, DoorParty, BBSLink, CombatNet and probably others that I'm missing. 2o runs GOLD MINE, DP & BBSLink.

Since yer gearing towards LOCAL doors on Linux you're correct that DOSEmu is an option. Some sysOps use DOSBox...

 2t> Also, I see talk of TWGS rather than running locally.  IS that "better"
 2t> for users or should I go more "old skool" with local-only versions of
 2t> these classic doors?

IMO, the quickest and easiest way to give your users MANY door options is just send Alpha a message and join GOLD MINE. He can have you up and running within days. DoorParty can be joined thru Throw Back BBS or throwbackbbs.com
but response has been a bit slow for some users. BBSLink can be found at bbslink.net and is also a great network. 

 2t> I don't see an echo for BBS Doors in fsxNet, so I'm asking here.  Since
 2t> I've been out of the BBS/Sysop game for 30 years, where I can find the
 2t> more modern doors?

While there aren't Linux versions of TW, LORD, LORD II, etc - there are NEW Linux games that have been created;

Legion
Darkness II
For Honour
Galactic Dynasty

You can absolutely get local door games running on Linux with DOSEmu, or other solutions - I use DOSBox..., but I actually find more benefit in joining one Door Game Server that is USED by others - heck, even help it grow by getting others to play on them w/ your users - and I'd suggest either GOLD MINE or DoorParty for the best ones. :P



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