Implement Mud Server Status Protocol (MSSP)

[mystiker]

Description:
Implement support for the Mud Server Status Protocol (MSSP) to allow the client to request and receive detailed information about the server’s configuration, capabilities, and status. MSSP is particularly useful for MUD clients that want to display server-specific details to the user, such as player count, game genre, uptime, and other server characteristics.

Details:

1. Option Code: 70

2. Functionality:

   • MSSP enables the server to provide structured information as a list of key-value pairs, detailing various aspects of the server environment.
   • Common MSSP fields include server name, version, player count, maximum players, genre, and uptime, among others.
   • The client initiates MSSP by sending IAC DO MSSP, and the server responds with IAC WILL MSSP if it supports the protocol.
   • Once agreed upon, the server sends IAC SB MSSP followed by key-value pairs, ending with IAC SE.

3. Expected Workflow:

   • The client sends IAC DO MSSP to request server status information.
   • Upon receiving IAC WILL MSSP from the server, the client waits for the server to send IAC SB MSSP followed by a list of key-value pairs with server information.
   • The client should parse and display or log these details for the user, providing insight into the server’s status and configuration.

[myonara]

has no priority to me, as such information needs some sort auf header or footer line with such informations in a standard way. May be reconsidered, if more then UNItopia is supported.