Mystic BBS : Features

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:: INTERNET/NETWORK INTEGRATION
TELNET, RLOGIN, and SSH servers allowing up to 250 simultaneous terminal users FTP server (virtual mirror of your BBS file bases + QWK networking and offmail mail via FTP) NNTP server (creates a mirror of your BBS message bases for newsreaders such as Xnews, Thunderbird, Pine, Alpine, etc) POP3/SMTP server (allows users to send and receive BBS e-mail via e-mail clients including mobile phones and tablets) BINKP FidoNet-style mailer with full 5D BSO echomail tossing and nodelist management HTTP server (provides hosting for basic web sites, downloading of file queues) Encrypted Netmail (AES256) and Secure Echomail by BINKP (w/ SSL), FTP, or 'directory' for 3rd party FTP servers or e-mail based echomail Unlimited QWK/QWKE networking with integrated QWK packet transmission via FTP (no 3rd party client required) Blacklist DNS and Country blocking support for all servers (block entire countries and known spammers with ease) Internal support for File Distribution Network (TIC processing and file tossing as a node or hub) IPV4 and IPV6 dual stack for all servers and clients Multiple instances of each server type can be created on different ports and NICs at the same time Outbound TELNET, RLOGIN, and SSH gateways/clients accessble by BBS users
:: MENU SYSTEM
Unlimited menus with event-driven menu system (functions can be executed based on time-based events and interavals OR by user interaction) Hot key and extended input options, including casing and hidden options Random and security level specific menus through display files, and the ability to internally generate menus Lightbar support (Lightbar, Lightbar Grid, and "SearchLight" style prompt menus, in addition to standard menus) Timed events, extended input, lightbars, etc, all work concurrently and compliment each other Scrolling text menu "Marquee" system works alongside all other events and features One defined menu option can fire off any number of events/menu commands ACS-based menu options allows almost unimaginable (complex) security restriction combindations without programming Full support for long file names and menu descriptionsm for all menus Extended hotkey support for events based on arrow keys, home, end, page keys, etc Menu "GOSUB" and "RETURN" options Online editing and simulation of all menus Assign users to menus sets individually and my security profiles
:: THEME/LANGUAGE SYSTEM
Definable themes with their own unique prompts, files, menus, and scripts (each category optionally specifc to a theme) All prompts configurable per theme, allows for multiple selectable languages prompted per connection or saved per user Themes can inherit from default theme, so you only need to change what you want changed in a theme Powerful MCI code system replaces codes with user specific data MCI code system allows multiple ANSI related functions and text reformatting options MCI code system allows for input field toggle, and input field size limitations enforced PER input prompt Themes can be limited to ANSI-BBS or ASCII terminals, or allow both Yes/No lightbars, percentage bars, inherited theme color system defined by MCI codes Basic support for 40-column themes Online editing of all themes settings and prompts MCI system allows access to user, BBS, and session information easily within prompts, menus, scripts, and display files MCI system supports cursor and screen location, screen saves and restorations, and information output formatting MCI system allows easy theme-based pop up boxes with automated screen save/restore functions for simple user notifications
:: MESSAGE BASE SYSTEM
JAM standardized message base format Robust QWK/QWKE offline mail system w/ ability to add/drop bases using the QWK readers, new files listings, netmail, FTP transmission, etc Support for multiple echomail and netmail networks including complex nodelist searching and browsing without compiling nodelists Built in BINKP mailer, and 5D Binkley-Style-Outbound echomail tosser. Full QWK and QWKE networking support in BBS and via FTP (no FTP client required) Built in AreaFix to allow nodes to self-service manage their echomail subscriptions. Full screen message editor with quote window, cut/paste, message uploading, paragraph reformating, proper wrapping and quote reformatting On the fly spell checking with word suggestions/correction while you type messages (supports multiple languages) Full screen message area listing (similar to GoldEd, etc) available ONLINE to users or even locally from command line Ability to embed ANSI art and colors in message base posts. Share and edit ANSI online in the message editor/bases! Draft message system saves your posts if you get disconnected or time out so you can resume later Ability to export and download messages Posted message editing, copying, moving, forwarding, and deleting options Ability to assign moderators to individual message bases Ability to reply to messages by current base, selectable base, netmail, or email Lightbar and standard type message reading, scroll through messages with your arrow keys, etc Lightbar style message listings (see and move through message lists with arrows and function keys) Unlimited message base groupings and unlimited message base groups Groups can be global (ie, can also include file bases or ANY other areas of the BBS including menu sets) Message bases can be a member of many groups Automated message posting by menu event OR offline by external utility (including automatic splitting for long posts) Robust message searching (new, to you, by you, text search, and more) Individual new scan base selection for both online and QWK packet scans Ability to define and apply a signature to message posts automaticlly Random origin lines by base, group, network, or globally Ability to set last read pointer, skip bases in scans, or ignore all messages in a base while reading Ability to set/reset last read pointer by date for one base or all message bases Ability to apply a post-per-call ratio to ALL BBS functions Threaded message reading tracks replies and origin messages and allows you to move between them Online editing of all message bases and message groups, including sorting, and global editing External FIDONET.NA importer External AREAS.BBS exporter Automatic deletion of messages based on number of messages in base, or by message age Message base packing and renumbering Ability to auto create message bases when new echomail is received for a base that doesn't exist Ability to auto create message bases based on existing data files Full support for long file names within message base data file names Forced message reading per base, private message bases, pub/private bases, separate access restrictions for listing, posting, reading, and moderation Each Message base can have their own unique visual appearance while reading messages Top XX generation of message posters and post-per-call ratio listings fully configurable by template files
:: FILE BASE SYSTEM
Long file name support in file bases and listings Internal Xmodem, Ymodem, Ymodem-G, Zmodem, and Zmodem/8K (ZEDZAP) Internal archive viewing for ZIP, RAR, LHA and LZH Nagivate inside of archives with arrows and page keys, and search inside of archives instantly Download BBS batch queue via tranditional transfer protocol or by FTP or web browser Ability to view and download files within an archive (using full screen ANSI file viewer w/ SAUCE etc) Ability to view an archive contained inside of another archive (ie, view a ZIP thats inside of a ZIP) Blind upload system (no need to type in filenames before uploading Mystic will find them and ask questions as needed) Standard and full screen "lightbar" file listings (scroll through listings with arrows, pgup/down, home, end, etc) Previous page function during both types of file listings FILE_ID.DIZ importing with up to 99-line file descriptions Full embedded ANSI and pipe color translation/support in file descriptions/DIZ Embedded @BEGIN_FILE_ID.DIZ importing from text based files with description tags Ability to export file descriptions to create or update an archive with a new FILE_ID.DIZ Slow media support (ability to copy from CD or USB to hard disk before downloading) Ability to queue files for later download Ability to automatically logoff after download ONLINE generation of new and all files listings for users, based on their current access levels OFFLINE generation of all files listings Optional file validation requirement for uploads and uploaded file testing Top XX downloads, uploads generator by number of files and kilobytes FILES.BBS importer FIDOBONE.NA importer Utility to detect and mark files OFFLINE for CD-ROM changers and USB drive swapping (while still listable to users) File integrity validation utility Unlimited file base grouping with unlimited file groups Ability to edit file bases, groups, and file listings online Ability to scan and upload new files from offline utility (inc. FILE_ID.DIZ import and file exclusion based on filemask) Automated TIC processing with import and tossing to downlinks. Ability to upload/share/hatch files online to FTN-style file network areas Built in FileFix to allow nodes to self-service their own file distribution network subscriptions.
:: MULTINODE SYSTEM
Up to 255 users online simultaneously Ability to send and receive messages between other online users Multinode IRC-like chat with multiple chat rooms and per-user chat scrollback! Private user to user paging and chat system External node monitor utility allows SysOp snooping, chat, etc Virtual console able to save the users screen and restore it after finishing multinode messaging. No confusion!
:: DOOR/GAME SYSTEM
Unlimited doors Support for DOS door standards DORINFOx.DEF, DOOR.SYS, and CHAIN.TXT Support for 32-bit DOOR32.SYS doors (Mystic created DOOR32 door standard) DOS door FOSSIL redirection and DOS door translation from CP437 to UTF8 (Win32) Automatic creation of accounts & custom menu assignment via RLOGIN/SSH (for running a door service) Outbound TELNET, SSH, and RLOGIN for integration with door services
:: PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES (MPL AND PYTHON)
MPL: Built in programming language powerful enough for full blown games or simple modifications Programs written with programming language work on all supported operating systems without changes Programming language supports both PASCAL and INIQUITY/C style syntax Command line compiler allows development with any source code editor Built in source code editor with syntax highlighting, allows programs to be executed in the BBS and debugged from within the editor Access many internal BBS functions with ease Code is compiled, and can be distributed and usable with or without source code No need to worry about I/O or BBS related functions in your programs. They accept multinode messages, chat requests, etc without coding or worrying about it! Unique access to remote screen images for client side pop up boxes, lists, screen save/restores even remote character/attribute plot access, user input, client side mouse support, etc! PYTHON: Embedded Python can be used to develop BBS modifications and games as an alternative to MPL Provides access to internal BBS display functions, user sessions, and BBS databases Supports both Python 2.x and Python 3.x and all Python RTL/modules
:: SECURITY SYSTEM
User passwords are not stored; Enterprise-level storage method (512-bit SHA/PBKDF2 w/ variable iterations) Validation of user e-mail addresses and optional security upgrades after validation Users can self-service reset their passwords using their e-mail address AES256 encrypted Netmail and secure Echomail transmission with BINKP SSL (TLS v1.2+) Up to 255 unique security profiles define time per day, post and file ratios, expiration dates and levels, and more ACS system allows unimaginable flexibility. Limit ALL access EVERYWHERE by age, time, date, weekday, user, seclevel, user flags, gender, and so much more Account expiration system auto downgrades access profile to another after a defined period of time Optional forced password expiration/change Automated SysOp/User notification of hack attempts, and new user applications. IP and HOSTNAME logging and last known IP/HOST/Country stored per user IP blocking and ability to refuse connections after X connections from the same IP Identify connections by country and block entire countries using IPLOCATION services Identity malicious connections by using DNS blacklist services Refuse connections based on originating country/location of connection User name blocking and existing user blacklisting Removal of message posts from blocked/blacklisted users even when posted from another BBS Online editing of all security profiles Whitelist allows exemption from all IP-based tracking, banning, and blocking
:: OTHER FEATURES
MS-DOS CP437 and UTF8 character translation User terminal sizes from 40x24 to 160x60 supported Node monitor with user chat, kick, snoop and full blown ANSI-BBS telnet client with phonebook, scrollback, and Zmodem/Zmodem8K (NodeSpy) ANSI gallery creates virtual gallery using directory structure. Imports SAUCE, allows downloads, display speed, and full screen ANSI viewing with arrow keys HTML-like help file system allows for a full screen online arrow-key navigational help system with links and ability to execute menu commands/MPL programs Full screen themeable ANSI file viewer allows ANSI-BBS and pipe code files to be viewed with arrow keys Display file speed emulation to slow down display of ANSI files using real baud rate emulation Random display file system for all display files and templates Event system allows processes to be executed on scheduled times including specific weekdays, minute intervals, hourly markers, or when semaphore files are detected Quote of the day system Onliners system Voting booth system Time bank system BBS list system including downloading of BBS list, BBS validation, and list expiration Complete statistics tracking system for both users and BBS (all stats per day) Daily, hourly, and monthly usage graphs based on BBS statistics Automatic log management and log "rolling" system trims and manages your log files for you! Full scrollable input fields with line erase, home, end, arrows, etc User imput memory allows users to recall the last several prompts they typed by pressing the up arrow ALL BBS configuration editors available remotely using a robust ANSI pulldown menu/listbox interface via telnet MCI system allows access to user, BBS, and session information easily within prompts, menus, scripts, and display files MCI system allows robust cursor and screen location, screen saves and restorations, and information output formatting MCI system allows theme-based pop up boxes with automated screen save/restore functions for notifications
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