Frostbite

A frontend for Dragonrealms MUD

1.2 Application software

All necessary libraries used by the application are dynamically linked and are included in the software package. This includes runtime libraries needed by the QT framework and other compiler specific libraries. The client already comes with the necessary pre configured settings ready for first time run but can be changed based on personal preference.

The software package does not include Ruby runtime files.

Ruby runtime installation is required to run scripts in the frontend however the client is still available to use without Ruby or the native scripting support. The installation of ruby runtime is described in more detail in the installation page.

The application software can be downloaded from the installation page.


The mechanics in scripting module implementation restrict from running more than one application per copy.


Application structure and files

Runtime resources for the application executable come in a pre-defined structure to facilitate its normal functions. It is important that the pre-packaged folder structure remains unchanged but configuration and data files can be added or changed.

To view application files On Max OS X right click on the "Frostbite.app" and open "Show Package Contents". From there: Contents > MacOS.


  • /..
  • logs
    • The client log folder.
  • maps
    • Map files.
  • profiles
    • Contains client settings profiles.
  • scripts
    • The designated folder for the application scripts.
  • snapshots
    • Snapshots taken in client windows - "Save as HTML"
  • sounds
    • The designated folder for sound files used by highlights and alerts.

    • Frostbite(.exe) - application executable
    • api.ini - contains the api server port
    • client.ini - settings file for general client settings
    • highlights.ini - settings file for color highlights
    • log.ini - client logger settings - log4qt
    • macros.ini - settings file for macros
    • general.ini - general purpose settings file