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Commands
- The targets of most actions can be spelt in full or partially. It is suggested you type at least three letters to prevent the accidental targeting of the wrong person/thing.
Movement Commands
- up, down, north, south, east, west : Moves your character in the indicated direction, if possible.
- u, d, n, s, e, w : Shortcuts for the above. Note, there are only a few places where you will still see the in-between directions (ne, se, nw, sw) as they were removed to accommodate the Automap.
- CTRL Number pad arrow keys : You can navigate through the map using the arrows on the number pad while holding down the CTRL key. North is up or 8, South is down or 2, West is left or 4 and East is right or 6, Up is 9 and Down is 3.
Communication Commands
- /d NAME MESSAGE : Directs a MESSAGE to a player who is in the same room as your character. (Adds their name in front of your message so everyone knows who you are talking to).
- /p NAME MESSAGE : Sends Message to NAME, no matter what their location. The target receives the message with the name of the square you paged them from as well as your name.
- /remember NAME : Remembers someone that you put on your /ignore list so you can once again receive pages from them.
- /w NAME MESSAGE : Sends a private message the target. They must be in same room as your character.
Class Specific Commands
- /hide : If you are a member of the Rogue classes, this command allows you to hide in the shadows of a room. You cannot be seen on the list of people in the room unless someone actively searches (/search) and locates you. Most NPC's randomly search the area and usually find you eventually. Any action besides the /me command will reveal your presence to other players or NPC's. Attacking while hidden enables the BACKSTAB ability.
- /steal NAME : A Thief ability in which you attempt to steal gold from person or NPC based on your Agility, and some believe also based on the target's Intelligence. You gain experience based on the amount you rob from a NPC. This command takes up an attack.
Action Commands
- attack NAME : Launches an attack at the target using either your hands or whatever weapon you have equipped. You cannot attack in towns. This command takes up an attack.
- a NAME : Shortcut for attack This command takes up an attack.
- /get ITEM : Pick up an item that is laying on the ground. You do not need to type the full item name, and you must have room in your inventory.
- /give PERSON ITEM/# : Gives the target an item from your inventory or an amount of gold. Item name must be spelled in full.
- /search : Searches the area for any hidden player characters or for any objects out of the ordinary, i.e. hidden doors and items. This command takes up an attack.
- /use ITEM : Uses the ITEM from your inventory. The full item name must be typed. i.e.. "use topaz potion"
- /me TEXT : this flexible command allows you to create any action sentence starting with your name. Simply start the sentence with /me.