Migrating from StormFront

Guide for StormFront users transitioning to Two-Face.

Overview

StormFront is Simutronics’ official graphical client. Two-Face is an alternative terminal-based client with different strengths.

Key Differences

Feature Comparison

Windows

Visual Elements

Why Switch?

Advantages of Two-Face

• Lich scripting: Full automation capability
• Deep customization: Complete control over appearance
• Terminal access: Play over SSH
• Cross-platform: Works everywhere
• Lightweight: Low resource usage

What You Keep

• Game experience
• Character data
• Account access
• In-game settings

What Changes

• Visual appearance
• Configuration method
• Scripting approach

Step-by-Step Migration

1. Choose Connection Method

Option A: Lich Proxy (Recommended)

Install Lich for scripting and automation:

1. Install Lich and Ruby
2. Configure Lich with your account
3. Connect Two-Face through Lich

Option B: Direct Connection

Connect without Lich (no scripts):

two-face --direct \
  --account YOUR_ACCOUNT \
  --password YOUR_PASSWORD \
  --game prime \
  --character CHARACTER

2. Install Two-Face

Follow installation guide.

3. Create Configuration

Generate default configuration:

mkdir -p ~/.two-face
two-face --dump-config > ~/.two-face/config.toml

4. Create Layout

Approximate StormFront layout:

# ~/.two-face/layout.toml

# Room name at top
[[widgets]]
type = "room"
name = "room"
x = 0
y = 0
width = 100
height = 4
show_exits = true

# Main game text
[[widgets]]
type = "text"
name = "main"
x = 0
y = 4
width = 70
height = 55
streams = ["main", "room"]

# Thoughts/ESP window
[[widgets]]
type = "text"
name = "thoughts"
title = "Thoughts"
x = 0
y = 60
width = 70
height = 30
streams = ["thoughts"]

# Right sidebar - vitals
[[widgets]]
type = "progress"
name = "health"
title = "Health"
x = 71
y = 4
width = 29
height = 4
data_source = "vitals.health"
color = "health"
show_text = true

[[widgets]]
type = "progress"
name = "mana"
title = "Mana"
x = 71
y = 9
width = 29
height = 4
data_source = "vitals.mana"
color = "mana"
show_text = true

[[widgets]]
type = "progress"
name = "stamina"
title = "Stamina"
x = 71
y = 14
width = 29
height = 4
data_source = "vitals.stamina"
color = "stamina"
show_text = true

# Compass
[[widgets]]
type = "compass"
name = "compass"
x = 71
y = 19
width = 29
height = 12
style = "unicode"
clickable = true

# Status indicators
[[widgets]]
type = "indicator"
name = "status"
x = 71
y = 32
width = 29
height = 10
indicators = ["hidden", "stunned", "prone"]

# Active spells
[[widgets]]
type = "active_effects"
name = "spells"
title = "Spells"
x = 71
y = 43
width = 29
height = 20
show_duration = true

# Command input
[[widgets]]
type = "command_input"
name = "input"
x = 0
y = 91
width = 100
height = 9
prompt = "> "

5. Set Up Keybinds

StormFront uses basic keybinds. Expand with Two-Face:

# ~/.two-face/keybinds.toml

# Movement (numpad)
[keybinds."numpad8"]
macro = "north"

[keybinds."numpad2"]
macro = "south"

[keybinds."numpad4"]
macro = "west"

[keybinds."numpad6"]
macro = "east"

[keybinds."numpad7"]
macro = "northwest"

[keybinds."numpad9"]
macro = "northeast"

[keybinds."numpad1"]
macro = "southwest"

[keybinds."numpad3"]
macro = "southeast"

[keybinds."numpad5"]
macro = "out"

# Quick commands
[keybinds."f1"]
macro = "look"

[keybinds."f2"]
macro = "inventory"

[keybinds."f3"]
macro = "experience"

# Combat
[keybinds."f5"]
macro = "attack target"

[keybinds."f6"]
macro = "hide"

# Navigation
[keybinds."tab"]
action = "next_widget"

[keybinds."page_up"]
action = "scroll_up"

[keybinds."page_down"]
action = "scroll_down"

6. Configure Highlights

# ~/.two-face/highlights.toml

# Critical status
[[highlights]]
pattern = "(?i)you are stunned"
fg = "black"
bg = "yellow"
bold = true

[[highlights]]
pattern = "(?i)webs? (stick|entangle)"
fg = "black"
bg = "magenta"
bold = true

# Combat
[[highlights]]
pattern = "\\*\\* .+ \\*\\*"
fg = "bright_red"
bold = true

# Social
[[highlights]]
pattern = "(\\w+) whispers,"
fg = "magenta"

Visual Adaptation

StormFront Visual Elements

StormFront provides:

• Graphical status bars
• Clickable compass
• Character portrait
• Spell icons

Two-Face Equivalents

Two-Face provides text-based versions:

• ASCII/Unicode progress bars
• Clickable text compass
• Status text indicators
• Spell name lists

Missing Features

Some StormFront features don’t have equivalents:

• Character portrait
• Graphical inventory icons
• Animated status effects

Gaining Lich Scripts

StormFront users often don’t use Lich. Two-Face + Lich provides:

Popular Scripts

• go2 - Automatic navigation
• bigshot - Hunting automation
• lnet - Player network
• repository - Script management

Installing Scripts

# In-game with Lich
;repository download go2
;go2 bank

What You Gain

• Customizable interface: Complete layout control
• Powerful scripting: Full Lich ecosystem
• Terminal access: Play anywhere
• Lower resources: Faster, lighter
• Community support: Active development

Tips for StormFront Users

Terminal Navigation

• Arrow keys and numpad work intuitively
• Tab cycles between widgets
• Type commands directly in input

Learn Keyboard Shortcuts

Memorize key bindings for efficiency:

• F-keys for common commands
• Numpad for movement
• Ctrl combinations for macros

Explore Lich

Lich transforms gameplay:

1. Start with go2 for navigation
2. Try utility scripts
3. Gradually automate routine tasks

See Also

• Getting Started
• Lich Proxy
• Your First Layout