SURFACEMAP
Welcome to the DeltaMUD surface map system. This is a specially designed
graphical interface that allows you to travel the world of Deltania with
great ease. It was created for three specific reasons; to allow the creators
of Deltania to very easily add large terrain areas to the world very quickly
and easily, to eliminate 'buffer zones' which where created to be merely the
pathways between the real zones, and to give players a new, unique play style
which most MUDs lack. Not only that, the surface map is much more easily explorable
(as well as more fun to explore) than the original buffer zones were, as you
can get a much better mental picture of where everything is.
It is very easy to use the surface map. Every town that is connected to the
world has 'exit points' to the map. These are usually located at the outer edges
of the town (like the east, west, and south gates of Itrius). To leave town to
the surface map, or to enter a town from the surface map, you need merely to step
out of these rooms in the proper direction (for example, you'll step east at the east
gate). You use the opposite direction to re-enter the down (this is basic stuff,
but we just thought it should be avaliable for those who need it).
Once you are on the surface map, you will see a small window printed on your
screen. The '#' in the very center of this window represents where you are located,
and all the colored characters around it represents your surrounding terrain.
Each character represents a different 'room', and respectively, different types
of characters represent different types of terrain. Generally, all of the rooms
on the map will be 'generic' and have no descriptions or special flags, but if
you're wandering the map and see a room that is out of character or color, then
be careful. These unique rooms can be good or bad, and the surrounding area will
usually tell you about them (as well as the color of the room and its surroundings).
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ATTRIBUTES
The proper attributes each class should try to excel in are as follows:
Warrior: Strengh and Constitution.
Cleric: Wisdom and any other characteristic.
Thief: Dexterity and [Strength or Constitution].
Mage: Intelligence and Wisdom.
Artisian: Dexterity and Intelligence.
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MERCY
This flag, when toggled on, will allow you to show mercy to your enemies. Whether it
be player or monster you defeat, the mercy flag will allow you to bring them to the brink
of death (-1hp), but stop your attack before they move on past the mortal plane.
You can use the 'deathblow' command to deliver the final blow to an incapitated opponent
if you have mercy on.
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ADVANCEDMAP
This flag, when toggled on, enables you to see malicious weather (within your view range)
as you travel on the surface map. This is ideal when you don't want to use the weather
command to check for your safety from the elements. The weather command should still be used,
however, because of its ability to cover superior distance (far more than that of the small
surface map display).
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OEDIT_STATS
This applies for ALL statistics when building objects (Def. MDef. Pow. MPow. Tech.)
Every object you create should have 34/100*(intended object level) as a value for
&RTWO&n stats that the object will specialise in, and 12/100*(intended object level)
for the &RTHREE&n other stats the object has.
When adding attributes to an object (Con Dex etc.), it should have ONLY +1 in ANY ONE
STAT. Of course, you can make it +3 STR, but you would also be required to add -1 or -2
CON, or whatever is 'fitting' for the enhanced object. &YUSE YOUR COMMON SENSE.&n
Objects should only start getting positive attributes after about level 50, if attributes
are added before that level, an equal amount of attributes should be subtracted. eg. +3 STR
-3 CON.
These are the basic standards on which items should be based, any abnormally strong items
should be in tough places to get to, or on tough mobs, again, use your common sense.
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OEDIT_STATS
This applies for ALL statistics when building objects (Def. MDef. Pow. MPow. Tech.)
Every object you create should have 34/100*(intended object level) as a value for
&RTWO@n stats that the object will specialise in, and 12/100*(intended object level)
for the &RTHREE&n other stats the object has.
When adding attributes to an object (Con Dex etc.), it should have ONLY +1 in ANY ONE
STAT. Of course, you can make it +3 STR, but you would also be required to add -1 or -2
CON, or whatever is 'fitting' for the enhanced object. &YUSE YOUR COMMON SENSE.&n
Objects should only start getting positive attributes after about level 50, if attributes
are added before that level, an equal amount of attributes should be subtracted. eg. +3 STR
-3 CON.
These are the basic standards on which items should be based, any abnormally strong items
should be in tough places to get to, or on tough mobs, again, use your common sense.
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FORMULAS
Here are the formulas used to decide how your battles go:
Hand-to-Hand Combat:
Damage Player1 does to Player2:
x = ((Player1's Power - Player2's Defense) + (10*(Player1's Str - Player2's Con))/10
if x is greater or equal to 0, then use this formula:
dam=1+(x/50)
otherwise use:
dam=1-((2x*(-1))/300)
Damage Player1 does to Player2 = Player1's Avg. Weapon Damage * dam
or just dam if Player1 isn't wielding any weapon.
Chance Player1 hits Player2:
x = ((Player1's Tech - Player2's Tech) + (10*(Player1's Dex - Player2's Dex))/10
Percent Chance = (x+100)/2
Magic Combat:
Spell Damage Player1 does to Player2:
x = ((Player1's MPower - Player2's MDefense) + (10*(Player1's Int - Player2's Wis))/10
if x is greater or equal to 0, then use this formula:
dam=1+(x/50)
otherwise use:
dam=1-((2x*(-1))/300)
Damage Player1 does to Player2 = The Spell's Avg. Damage * dam
Chance Player1 hits Player2 with an Offensive Spell:
x = ((Player1's Tech - Player2's Tech) + (10*(Player1's Int - Player2's Wis))/10
Percent Chance = (x+100)/2
Note: Damage NEVER goes negative, its always at least 1.
The percent NEVER goes less then 0 or more then 100, because at 0 percent Player1
will NEVER hit Player2 (with magic or hand), and at 100 percent Player1 will ALWAYS
hit Player2.
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formulas
Here are the formulas used to decide how your battles go:
Hand-to-Hand Combat:
Damage Player1 does to Player2:
x = ((Player1's Power - Player2's Defense) + (10*(Player1's Str - Player2's Con))/10
if x is greater or equal to 0, then use this formula:
dam=1+(x/50)
otherwise use:
dam=1-((2x*(-1))/300)
Damage Player1 does to Player2 = Player1's Avg. Weapon Damage * dam
or just dam if Player1 isn't wielding any weapon.
Chance Player1 hits Player2:
x = ((Player1's Tech - Player2's Tech) + (10*(Player1's Dex - Player2's Dex))/10
Percent Chance = (x+100)/2
Magic Combat:
Spell Damage Player1 does to Player2:
x = ((Player1's MPower - Player2's MDefense) + (10*(Player1's Int - Player2's Wis))/10
if x is greater or equal to 0, then use this formula:
dam=1+(x/50)
otherwise use:
dam=1-((2x*(-1))/300)
Damage Player1 does to Player2 = The Spell's Avg. Damage * dam
Chance Player1 hits Player2 with an Offensive Spell:
x = ((Player1's Tech - Player2's Tech) + (10*(Player1's Int - Player2's Wis))/10
Percent Chance = (x+100)/2
Note: Damage NEVER goes negative, its always at least 1.
The percent NEVER goes less then 0 or more then 100, because at 0 percent Player1
will NEVER hit Player2 (with magic or hand), and at 100 percent Player1 will ALWAYS
hit Player2.
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STATISTICS
You (and your opponents) overall strength is decided by 5 main statistics.
Defense, Magical Defense, Power, Magical Power, and Technique describe your
character's build and how you compare to others.
Defense is your character's armor, it determines how HARD you get hit by
weapons and different skills and is synonymous with your Con, or Constitution.
Magical Defense is your character's protection from damaging spells cast unto
you by your enemies, the more you have, the less you'll feel the fireball that hits
you :) It is synonymous with your Wis, or Wisdom.
Power is your character's braun, it determines how HARD you put the smacketh
down on your enemies with your sword. Its synonymous with your Str, or Strength.
Magical Power is your character's destructive potential, the more you have,
the crispier your enemies become. Its synonymous with your Int, or Intelligence.
Finally, Technique is your character's ability to land and dodge attacks, as well
as cast and avoid magical attacks. Technique is synonymous with Dex, or Dexterity, when
fighting with weapons, Int when casting spells, and Wis when avoiding them. This is the
most dynamic characteristic in the game.
Note: Generally, everybody should have good Technique, magic users and warlords alike;
your strength is useless if you can't hit your enemy :)
To reach their full potential, Warriors build up their Power, Mages build up their Magical
Power, Thieves build up their Technique, Clerics build up their Magical and meelee Defenses,
and Artisians build up their Magic Power and Technique. Don't be discouraged from trying new combinations
though, innovation is the source of REAL power ;)
See Also: 'FORMULAS'
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list_colors
Here is a list of DeltaMUD compatible color codes:
&B&&B -- Light Blue&n
&C&&C -- Light Cyan&n
&G&&G -- Light Green&n
&K&&K -- Light Black (Grey)&n
&M&&M -- Light Magenta&n
&R&&R -- Light Red&n
&W&&W -- Bright White&n
&Y&&Y -- Light Yellow&n
&b&&b -- Dark Blue&n
&c&&c -- Dark Cyan&n
&n&&k -- Dark Black (Black -- This is written in white because you can't see it on a black background :P)&n
&m&&m -- Dark Magenta (Purple)&n
&n&&n -- Normal&n
&r&&r -- Dark Red&n
&w&&w -- White (Normal)&n
&y&&y -- Dark Yellow&n
&f&&f -- FLASHING&n
&u&&u -- UNDERLINE&n
&v&&v -- INVERSE&n
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email
Syntax: email [*][email@address.here]
The email command is a simple email registration system (so we can
keep track of you on DeltaMUD). To register your email into our data-
base, put your email as the argument, and add a * in front of your
address if you want other people to be able to access this information.
To find out someone else's email (providing that they have decided
to make it public), just put the player's name as the argument.
Eg.
email private@email.com
email *public@email.com
email Storm <- Will show you Storm's email address...
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riposte
Nothing.
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slist
Syntax: slist [class]
Slist shows you a listing of the skills and their levels that are avaliable
for 'class' if it is supplied. If not, the class will default to your own.
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BUILD
Mortal Building System Overview:
Syntax: build <vnum>
The build command will put you into mortal building mode starting at the
room supplied. Once in build mode, the build command is the equivelant to
goto <vnum>. Use build with the argument 'off' to leave building mode.
Build mode is a mortal OLC system, designed to limit the builder to only
his or her zone but give them power to develope it fully at the same time.
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TYPES_WEATHER
The following are all the weather types on DeltaMUD and their effects:
1. Rain Storm - The basic weather type... slight movement point increase.
2. Snow Storm - A larger and longer lasting rain storm.
3. Thunder Storm - Faster then the above, more volatile, and random lightning strikes.
4. Fire Storm - The FASTEST, SMALLEST, MOST VOLATILE, and MOST DAMAGING weather, steer clear of these.
5. Fog - Large, stationary occurence... impedes your vision, making your map display smaller.
6. Magical Fog - A fog on steroids, lasts longer, screws up map display, and is really weird...
7. Hurricane - Large, fast, damaging weather. Keep away from these if you don't want to experience flight.
8. Tornado - A faster, smaller, less damaging, and short lived weather. These also throw ya around...
9. Blizzard - BIG, slow, long lasting weather. Slight freezing damage and double move cost.
10. DEATH STORM - Mythical weather, nobody has ever seen one of these, but if you do, it would be wise to keep your distance...
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TYPES_WEATHER
The following are all the weather types on DeltaMUD and their effects:
1. Rain Storm - The basic weather type... slight movement point increase.
2. Snow Storm - A larger and longer lasting rain storm.
3. Thunder Storm - Faster then the above, more volatile, and random lightning strikes.
4. Fire Storm - The FASTEST, SMALLEST, MOST VOLATILE, and MOST DAMAGING weather, steer clear of these.
5. Fog - Large, stationary occurence... impedes your vision, making your map display smaller.
6. Magical Fog - A fog on steroids, lasts longer, screws up map display, and is really weird...
7. Hurricane - Large, fast, damaging weather. Keep away from these if you don't want to experience flight.
8. Tornado - A faster, smaller, less damaging, and short lived weather. These also throw ya around...
9. Blizzard - BIG, slow, long lasting weather. Slight freezing damage and double move cost.
10. DEATH STORM - Mythical weather, nobody has ever seen one of these, but if you do, it would be wise to keep your distance...
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TYPES_WEATHER
The following are all the weather types on DeltaMUD and their effects:
1. Rain Storm - The basic weather type... slight movement point increase.
2. Snow Storm - A larger and longer lasting rain storm.
3. Thunder Storm - Faster then the above, more volatile, and random lightning strikes.
4. Fire Storm - The FASTEST, SMALLEST, MOST VOLATILE, and MOST DAMAGING weather, steer clear of these.
5. Fog - Large, stationary occurence... impedes your vision, making your map display smaller.
6. Magical Fog - A fog on steroids, lasts longer, screws up map display, and is really weird...
7. Hurricane - Large, fast, damaging weather. Keep away from these if you don't want to experience flight.
8. Tornado - A faster, smaller, less damaging, and short lived weather. These also throw ya around...
9. Blizzard - BIG, slow, long lasting weather. Slight freezing damage and double move cost.
10. DEATH STORM - Mythical weather, nobody has ever seen one of these, but if you do, it would be wise to keep your distance...
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LWEATHER
Usage: lweather [new | destroy] [wtype | wnum] [[xcoord]x[ycoord]]
Lweather is a multi-purpose weather administration command that can be
used to list all the weather, create weather, and destroy it.
Lweather with no arguments will give you a listing of all the weather
currently on the surface map.
To create new weather on the map, use "new" as the first argument,
the first word of the weather type you want to load (wtype), and
an optional coordiante set of where to load the weather in the form
of XxY. Eg. lweather new fire 50x50 will load a fire storm at 50x50
on the map.
To destroy weather on the map, use "destroy" as the first argument and
the weather's number (wnum, as obtained by using lweather without
arguments). Eg. lw destroy 1 will destroy weather #1 on the map.
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LWEATHER
Usage: lweather [new | destroy] [wtype | wnum] [[xcoord]x[ycoord]]
Lweather is a multi-purpose weather administration command that can be
used to list all the weather, create weather, and destroy it.
Lweather with no arguments will give you a listing of all the weather
currently on the surface map.
To create new weather on the map, use "new" as the first argument,
the first word of the weather type you want to load (wtype), and
an optional coordiante set of where to load the weather in the form
of XxY. Eg. lweather new fire 50x50 will load a fire storm at 50x50
on the map.
To destroy weather on the map, use "destroy" as the first argument and
the weather's number (wnum, as obtained by using lweather without
arguments). Eg. lw destroy 1 will destroy weather #1 on the map.
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Borg
Big Borgy Bastard
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: LIST_COLORS
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
Weather will show you a "map" of all the different weather around you. Be
sure to use it often while on the surface map due to the fact that there
are many dangerous (and strange) weather types out there, you can be
injured, mislead, and/or killed.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER" "TYPES_WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
Anonymous FTP: ftp.circlemud.org or ftp2.circlemud.org in pub/CircleMUD
Author's E-Mail: jelson@circlemud.org
URL: http://www.circlemud.org/
Mailing List: listserv@post.queensu.ca (write "subscribe circle")
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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! ^
Use ! to repeat the last command typed at the keyboard.
Use ^ to replace a string from the last command with a new string. The
syntax is the same as in csh: "^old-string^replacement"
Examples:
> tell rasmusse Hi there, how are you?
No-one by that name here.
> ^rasmusse^rasmussen
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you?'
> ^you^you doing^
You tell Rasmussen, 'Hi there, how are you doing?'
See also: ALIAS
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ALIAS ALIASES
Usage: alias [alias name] [command]
An alias is a single command used to represent one or more other commands.
The ALIAS command can be used to manipulate your character's aliases. Type
ALIAS alone to see a list of your currently defined aliases.
> alias
Type ALIAS <alias name> <command> to create a new alias. The alias name must
be one word. The command can be any string. Aliases may not be nested or
used recursively. Any command may be overridden by an alias (other than the
ALIAS command itself, of course).
> alias gbb get bread bag
> alias gac get all corpse
Type ALIAS <alias-name> to delete an alias that has already been defined.
> alias gbb
A semicolon (";") can be used to define multiple actions to be taken with
a single alias.
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Note that the 'eat' contained within the eat alias is interpreted as the MUD's
internal eat command; aliases may not be nested or used recursively. The
variables $1, $2, ... $9 may be used to represent arguments given with
an alias.
Examples:
> alias killem cast 'fireball' $1; cast 'harm' $2
> killem fido mage
Would cast fireball on fido, followed by casting harm on mage. Variables
may be used repeatedly and in any order:
> alias helpem cast 'heal' $1; cast 'bless' $1; cast 'armor' $1
The special variable $* represents the entire input line after an alias:
> alias tr tell rasmussen $*
> tr hi there, how are you today?
You tell Rasmussen, 'hi there, how are you today?'
See also: ! ^
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ANSI COLOR
Usage: color [off | sparse | normal | complete]
If you have a color-capable terminal and wish to see useful color-coding
of information, use the COLOR command to set the level of coloring you see.
> color off
This command disables all color.
> color sparse
> color normal
> color complete
These three commands turn color on to various levels. Experiment to see
which level suits your personal taste.
'color' with no argument will display your current color level.
Using color will slow down the speed at which you see messages VERY slightly.
The effect is more noticeable on slower connections. Even if you have
color turned on, non-colorized messages will not be slowed down at all.
See also: COLORSPRAY, "COLOR SPRAY"
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ASSIST
Usage: ASSIST <person in need>
If Quifael is being beaten senseless by a warg and you feel brave enough
to help him, type ASSIST QUIFAEL to hit the warg. Note that the warg will
keep hitting Quifael; assist only makes you start to fight whomever the
person you're assisting is fighting.
> assist Doctor
See also: FLEE, KILL, RESCUE
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AUCTION GOSSIP GRATS NOAUCTION NOGOSSIP NOGRATS
Usage: auction <message>
gossip <message>
grats <message>
These are channels reserved for specific purposes. Messages on these
channels reach everyone who is monitoring them. You must be at least level
three to use these channels.
Examples:
> auction short sword -- minimum bid 100k
> gossip Hey, is that a short sword on your belt or are you happy to see me?
> grats LEVEL!!!!!!!!
> grats GRATS CATJE!!!!!!!!
See also: EMOTE, GSAY, HOLLER, NOREPEAT, SAY, SHOUT
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AUTOEXIT
Usage: autoexit
Toggles the automatic display of currently available exits. Not all
possible exits will be displayed, only those immediately available.
If a door is closed it will not show up as a possible exit.
See also: TOGGLE
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BACKSTAB
Thief only.
Backstab is a way to sneak up on a person and attempt to place your dagger
in his back, at exactly the point where it does most damage. A successful
backstab gives a damage multiplier, depending on level:
Levels Multiplier
------ ----------
1-7 2
8-13 3
14-20 4
21-30 5
The chance of successfully backstabbing a person depends on how well you
have practiced backstab at your guild. You can always backstab sleeping
people.
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BANK WITHDRAW DEPOSIT BALANCE
Commands to take money out of the bank, put money in the bank, or see how
much money you have in the bank. Can be used at any branch of the First
National Bank of CircleMUD (wherever you see an automatic teller machine).
Examples:
> deposit 400
> withdraw 1000
> balance
See also: GOLD, SCORE
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BASH
Fighters only.
The success of a bash depends upon how well you are learned. To bash someone
is to attempt to 'knock' that person over. If you succeed you will inflict
minor damage, and cause the victim to fall on it's rear. The victim will be
unable to issue any commands for 2 rounds of violence. If you miss you loose
your balance and fall.
A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence.
Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.5 * damage.
See also: KICK, RESCUE
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BRIEF
Usage: brief
Toggle "brief mode". When in brief mode, you don't see the descriptions of
the room you are in; only the name of the room and the people and objects
there. Unless you're very familiar with the area in which you're traveling,
however, it is not advisable to use this command. Frequently, you will find
small but vital hints in the descriptions of the rooms: An extra peek at your
surroundings could mean the difference between life and death!
If you explicitly type 'look', you will always see the full room description,
even in BRIEF mode.
See also: COMPACT, LOOK
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BUG TYPO IDEA
Usage: bug <bug report>
idea <your new idea>
typo <that nasty typo>
For making useful suggestions and reporting problems to the Powers that Be.
Examples:
> bug the entire game crashes when I type 'put bag in bag'
> idea make a restaurant in Midgaard
> typo 'sence' should be spelled 'sense'
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BUY
Usage: buy <item name>
buy #<item number>
buy n.<item name>
buy n <item name>
buy n #<item number>
If you'd like to purchase an item from a shop and have the money, you can buy
it. Items can be bought by name, or by their number in the shop listing,
and can be bought in quantity.
Examples:
> buy sword (buy the first sword on the list)
> buy #3 (buy the third item on the list)
> buy 4.sword (buy the fourth sword on the list)
> buy 10 bread (buy 10 pieces of bread)
> buy 10 #2 (buy 10 of the second item on the list)
See also: LIST, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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CLEAR CLS
Clears the screen.
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COMMANDS
Usage: commands
The COMMANDS command gives a canonical list of all the known verbs.
Each command listed should have help available by typing "HELP <command>".
See also: SOCIAL, SOCIALS
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COMPACT
Usage: compact
This command toggles the extra blank line output to your screen after each
command. Useful if you have a small display.
See also: BRIEF
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CONSIDER
Usage: consider <monster>
This command will compare your Level with the <monsters> level. You will then
receive a rough estimate, which is by no means exact. Consider does not take
hitpoints/special attacks/damage into account.
Example:
> consider fido
See also: HIT, KILL
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DIAGNOSE
Usage: diagnose [character]
The DIAGNOSE command tells you how wounded a character looks. If you are
fighting someone, you can use DIAGNOSE with no arguments to diagnose the
person you're fighting.
Examples:
> diagnose
> diagnose rasmussen
See also: CONSIDER
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DISPLAY PROMPT
Usage: display < H | M | V | all | auto | off >
Modify your prompt to show your hit points, mana, and/or movement points.
> display hv Display hit points and movement points
> display off Return to normal display
> display all Display hit, mana, and move points
> display auto Display hit, mana, and move when they are below 30%
See also: TOGGLE
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DONATE
Usage: donate <object>
donate <number> coins
This command takes an object that you no longer want and deposits it in the
donation room of Midgaard to assist newbies in getting started. There is
a 75% chance objects donated will wind up in a donation room in Midgaard,
and a 25% chance the item will be junked.
> donate shield
> donate all.bread
> donate 500 coins
See also: JUNK
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DROP
Usage: drop <item>
drop all.<item>
drop all
drop <number> coins
If you lose interest in a carried item, you can drop it on the ground.
> drop bottle
> drop all.bread
> drop all
> drop 1000 coins
See also: DONATE, GET, JUNK
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EAT DRINK SIP TASTE
Usage: eat <item>
taste [from] <item>
drink [from] <item>
sip [from] <item>
If you're hungry or thirsty, these commands are for you!
> eat bread
> taste bread
> drink from cup
> sip fountain
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EMOTE :
Usage: emote <message>
: <message>
Show people what you're feeling. The shorthand is ":".
"emote <string>" will display your name, then the string.
Example:
If your name is "Helt",
> emote is feeling very sad today.
will display:
Helt is feeling very sad today.
See also: SOCIALS
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ENTER
Usage: enter [place]
If you type 'enter' while you are outdoors, you'll enter any nearby shelter.
You can also follow 'enter' with an argument; for example, 'enter window'.
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EQUIPMENT
Usage: equipment
Gives you a list of all the equipment you're wearing, holding, and wielding.
See also: INVENTORY, REMOVE, WEAR
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EXAMINE
Usage: examine <thing to examine>
May give you some valuable information about an item or monster.
See also: LOOK
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EXITS
Usage: exits
Gives you a list of the obvious exits from your location. Of course, the less
obvious ones won't show up here - you have to THINK in order to locate those.
See also: AUTOEXIT
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FILL
Usage: fill <item> <object to fill from>
If you want to fill a container you're holding with liquid from a fountain
in the same room as you.
Example:
> fill canteen fountain
See also: POUR
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FLEE
Usage: flee
If you are in a fight and things are beginning to get a little uncomfortable
(maybe you are dying), just type 'flee', and presto! You are out of harms way
- that is, IF there is a suitable exit nearby, and IF that exit doesn't simply
bring you from the ashes to the fire... but then, who wants to live forever?
See also: WIMPY
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FOLLOW
Usage: follow <leader>
Use FOLLOW to automatically follow someone else.
Examples:
> follow ras
> follow self
See also: GROUP, SNEAK
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GET TAKE
"Get" and "take" are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.
Usage: get | take <object>
get | take all [object]
get | take all all.<object>
get | take all.<object> all.<object>
If you find something interesting on the ground, you may use 'get' to pick
it up. 'get' can also be used to extract items from containers.
Examples:
> get sword corpse
> get all corpse
> get all all.bag
> get all.bread all.bag
See also: DROP, PUT
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GIVE
Usage: give <object> <victim>
give <number> coins <victim>
If you feel benevolent, you may give some stuff to someone in need.
> give all ras
> give bread doctor
> give all.bronze mirlen
> give 40000 coins nia
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GOLD
Usage: gold
Displays how much gold your carrying.
See also: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, WITHDRAW
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GRAB HOLD
Usage: grab <object>
hold <object>
For getting a good grip on something; a torch, for example.
Examples:
> hold torch
> grab stone
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR, WIELD
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GROUP
Usage: group [player]
group all
GROUP with no arguments shows the status of your group. GROUP <player>
adds or removes <player> from your group. GROUP ALL adds everyone who is
following you to your group.
If you are a group member, then you will share experience points for killing
monsters equally among the group. Experience points will only be shared among
group members that are in the same location, at the time of the killing
blow. Sharing is regardless of whether the group members have been
participating in the fight.
Group with no argument shows a list of people with whom you are grouped.
"group all" groups all people who are following you.
To make a group, a "leader" must be selected. All members of the group
must then "follow" the leader using the follow command. The leader should
NOT follow anyone at all! The leader can now toggle group membership for
each player in the group, by using "group <player_name>". The leader
should remember to include himself in the group.
Example:
Quifael and Redferne wishes to group with Dragon.
Quifael : "follow dragon"
Redferne: "follow dragon"
(Dragon should be following no one but himself)
Dragon : "group dragon"
Dragon : "group redferne"
Dragon : "group quifael"
Later when Dragon get upset at Quifael (because he is sleeping all the time)
he types : "Group Quifael" to kick Quifael out of the group.
See also: EXPERIENCE, UNGROUP, XP
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GSAY GTELL
Usage: gsay <message>
gtell <message>
Tell something to all the members of your group, even if they're not in the
room.
See also: GROUP, TELL, SAY
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HELP
Usage: help [command]
Help searches for a partial match of the entered word, including any
spaces that may follow the word. Help alone will give a list of the
most common commands in the game.
Examples:
> help magic mis
will find the help text for the magic missile spell.
> help mag
will match 'magic user' or 'magic missile' depending on first
occurrence in the help file.
See also: COMMANDS, SOCIALS
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HIDE
Thieves Only.
When you type hide there is a chance that you hide in the room. If hidden
you can only be "sensed" by the "sense life" spell. Even if sensed your
identity will remain hidden. Hide is broken by pressing return, regardless
of whether you typed a command or not.
Example:
> hide
Ok.
> (you wait for ex. 5 mins and remain hidden for 5 mins)
> (You pressed enter and no longer hide)
See also: SNEAK
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HOUSE
The HOUSE command is used to add or remove guests from your house's guest
list. You must be standing in your house to use this command. Only the
primary owner of a house (not guests) may change the guest list using the
HOUSE command.
Usage: house [<player name>]
Typing 'house' with no arguments gives a list of the people currently on
your house's guest list. Typing 'house' with the name of a player will add
that player to your guest list if the player is not on the list, or will
remove the player from the guest list if the player is already on the list.
The player specified must be in the player database for the MUD, although
he or she does not necessarily have to be logged on at the time.
Guests of your house will be able to enter your house until you remove them
from the guest list.
See also: HOUSES
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INFO NEWS POLICY VERSION
These commands show you important information about CircleMUD. It is a good
idea to read them every once in a while.
info - useful information about the game for beginners
news - latest changes to the code and areas
policy - policies on topics like player killing
credits - the people who made CircleMUD possible!
version - displays the current CircleMUD version number
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INVENTORY
Usage: inventory
If you're uncertain about what you're carrying, or simply want to check
that no thieves have got to your backpack.
See also: EQUIPMENT, GRAB, HOLD, REMOVE, WEAR
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JUNK
Usage: junk <object>
junk <number> coins
Use JUNK instead of DROP if you want to keep the world a little cleaner. If
you JUNK something, it will disappear and you'll get a few coins or experience
points, just as if you had dropped it in the dump.
Examples:
> junk cup
> junk all.bronze
> junk 500 coins
See also: DONATE, DROP
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KICK
Fighters only.
Usage: kick <victim>
The success of a kick depends upon how well you are learned. The higher
level you reach the harder you kick. There is one small catch -- whenever
you kick (or miss) you will be unable to type any command for three
rounds of 'Violence' -- so be sure that you do not need to flee!
See also: BASH, RESCUE
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KILL HIT
Usage: kill <victim>
hit <victim>
A good way to start a fight. Not a good idea to hit other players.
See also: FLEE, WIMPY
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LEAVE
Usage: leave
If you feel claustrophobic, typing 'leave' will make you use the nearest
obvious exit to the outside.
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LEVELS
Usage: levels
Lists the levels of your class and the experience required to attain each
level.
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LIST
Usage: list [item type]
If you'd like to see what items a shop has for sale, take a look at the
list. The list contains all of the items currently for sale and in
what quantity. The price for each item is also listed. If you are
interested in a particular type of item, you can specify which items to
list.
Examples:
> list (list all items for sale)
> list sword (list all swords for sale)
See also: BUY, SELL, SHOPS, VALUE
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LOOK
Usage: look
look [in | at] [the] <item>
look <direction>
For studying your surroundings.
Examples:
> look
> look AT the angel
> look IN the bag
> look south (May give some information as to what is south)
Note that if you LOOK AT CORPSE you will not see its inventory.
To see what's inside a container (i.e. a corpse) use LOOK IN <object>.
See also: EXAMINE, GET, READ, TAKE
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CHECK MAIL RECEIVE
Usage: check
mail <person>
receive
The commands used by the Midgaard Mail System (MMS) are MAIL, CHECK, and
RECEIVE. These commands can only be used while in an Official MMS Post
Office. You must be at least second level in order to use the MMS.
Examples:
To check and see if you have any mail waiting:
> check
To write mail to Niandra:
> mail Niandra
To ask the Postmaster to give you your mail, if you have any waiting:
> receive
Stamps cost 150 coins.
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MOTD
Usage: motd
Displays the message of the day. Contains important information
regarding the status of the MUD. You should be sure to read it
when you login. If you miss it at login, just use this command!
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MURDER
Usage: murder <victim>
Kill command to hit another player. To avoid accidental flagging (i.e.
trying to type "kiss Nia" but accidentally typing "kill Nia").
Note that it is illegal to kill other players. If you try you will get
a KILLER flag. If you are flagged as a killer, you are unable to do
damage and other players will be allowed to use the MURDER command to
kill you without being flagged themselves.
See also: FLAGS
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NOREPEAT
Usage: norepeat
This command toggles whether or not you see your communication echoed
back to you (i.e., from commands such as SAY, SHOUT, HOLLER, GOSSIP, etc.)
Useful if you have a slow connection or if it just annoys you.
See also: TOGGLE
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NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST UP DOWN
Usage: north
south
east
west
up
down
To travel in a given direction.
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NOSHOUT
Usage: noshout
NOSHOUT toggles whether or not you hear shouts. (deaf) will appear after
your name in the WHO list.
See also: FLAGS, HOLLER, SHOUT, TOGGLE, WHO
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NOSUMMON
Usage: nosummon
Due to problems we've had with players killing other players by summoning
them to Bad Places, all characters now have SUMMON PROTECTION turned on by
default. This prevents people from summoning you and gives you a warning
message if someone tries. If you want to let someone summon you (i.e. if
someone wants to summon you for a legitimate reason), type NOSUMMON to turn
off summon protection. You can then type NOSUMMON again to turn protection
back on.
See also: SUMMON, TOGGLE
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NOTELL
Usage: notell
Use NOTELL if you wish to prevent other players from using "tell" to
communicate with you. (notell) will appear after your name in the WHO
list if you have notell on.
See also: FLAGS, TELL, TOGGLE, WHO
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OFFER RENT
Usage: offer
rent
For use in the receptions of inns.
Offer makes the innkeeper tell you the cost of storing your belongings
for one day. Rent stores you belongings and exits you from the game.
When you re-enter, you will start where you rented.
There is a daily charge for rent. You may store your things at the
CRYOGENIC CENTER for a one-time charge of four days rent. See INNS
for details on the rent policy.
See also: CRYOGENIC, INN, RECEPTION
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OPEN CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK
Usage: open | close | lock | unlock <door> [direction]
To open, close, lock, and unlock doors, of course.
Examples:
> open portal
> lock door
> unlock door south
> close gate
See also: ENTER, LEAVE
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ORDER
Usage: order <character> <command>
order followers <command>
Used for ordering pets and charmed people to do your evil bidding. You
can order everyone under your command with "order followers".
Examples:
> order puppy eat bread
> order cityguard sleep
See also: CHARM
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"PICK LOCKS"
Thieves only.
Usage: pick <lock name> [direction]
For picking locks. Not all locks can be picked.
Examples:
> pick door south
> pick safe
See Also : OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK
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POUR
Usage: pour <from container> <to container>
pour <from container> out
If you want to pour some liquid from one container to another. Pouring
out simply empties the contents of the container onto the ground.
Examples:
> pour canteen cup
> pour cup out
See also: FILL
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PRACTICE PRACTISE
Usage: practice [skill or spell name]
Practice is the way you improve your spells and skills. You can only do
so in your guild, where your guildmaster can help you train. Type
"practice <skill>" to improve your abilities while in your guild. You can
only practice a certain amount for each level you gain. Unused practice
sessions will accumulate for use in future levels.
If you type practice anywhere other than in your guild, you will get a list
of all of the spells and skills you know and your level of proficiency at
each.
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PUT
Usage: put <item> <container>
put all.<item> <container>
put all <container>
For putting items into containers.
Examples:
> put bread bag
> put all.bread bag
> put all chest
See also: GET
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QSAY
Usage: qsay <message>
To tell something to everyone on the current Quest.
See also: QUEST
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QUAFF POTION POTIONS
Usage: quaff <potion>
Quaff is used to "drink" a (magical) potion. The magic will take effect
immediately, for better or for worse...
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QUEST
Usage: quest
This simple toggle command merely informs the Powers that Be that you
wish to participate in the currently running Quest. If an immortal
is running a Quest and needs to know who wishes to participate, he/she
will ask players to turn on their Quest flags using this QUEST command
if they are interested in the Quest. It also allows you to listen in on
the quest channel and receive information specific to the quest.
See also: QSAY
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QUI SHUTDOW
Just to prevent accidental quittings and/or shutdowns.
This command doesn't DO anything, it simply is.
Note to immortals: If you type QUI, you will quit and all your items will
drop to the ground.
See also: QUIT
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QUIT
When you get tired of playing, you can leave the game by typing 'quit'.
Note that quitting this way may cause any items you might be carrying to
simply be left on the ground (Dependant upon how the game is currently
configured). If you wish to have your equipment stored, you may have to
find an inn and pay rent.
See also: INN, OFFER, RENT
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READ
Usage: read <object>
read <board message number>
When you want to read something.
READ is also used to read messages on bulletin boards; type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
Example:
> read note
See also: BOARDS
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RECITE SCROLL SCROLLS
Usage: recite <scroll> [Target]
Is used to "read" a magical scroll. Target can be an object, character or
nothing (which may be yourself).
See also: SPELLS
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REMOVE
Usage: remove <item>
remove all
remove all.<keyword>
If you tire of wearing some armor or wielding a weapon.
Examples:
> remove boots
> remove sword
> remove all
> remove all.bronze
See also: GRAB, HOLD, WEAR, WIELD
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REPLY
Usage: reply <message>
This command will send a reply to the last person to send you a message
using TELL. It works just as if you had typed 'tell <player> <message>'
but makes it a bit easier. It can also be very useful in case someone
invisible sends you a message.
Example:
Ras tells you, 'Hi!'
> reply hey
You tell Ras, 'hey'
>
Someone tells you, 'I am your secret admirer.'
> reply Who are you?
You tell someone, 'Who are you?'
See also: TELL, NOTELL
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REPORT
Usage: report
This command sends a report of your current health to the other people in
your group.
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RESCUE
Fighters Only.
Usage: rescue <victim>
This command is useful if you want to try and make an attacker hit you
instead of your poor friend who is being pummeled. You can only 'turn'
one monster for each rescue attempt. This is very useful when playing
in groups, of course.
Example:
> rescue Yankee
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SAVE
Usage: save
Save your persona. This includes experience points, strength, gold, etc.
Your equipment is also saved in the (unlikely?) event of a crash. The
game periodically auto-saves you and your equipment, so it is not necessary
to have your client auto-save you as well.
You CANNOT load a saved version if you die -- your persona still exists,
but you will lose experience, and all your objects stay in the game, with
your corpse.
Note that the SAVE command only saves your equipment in the event of a
crash. If you are leaving the game normally, SAVE will NOT save your
equipment -- you must find an Inn to store your belongings.
See also: INN, RENT
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SAY TELL ASK WHISPER SHOUT YELL HOLLER '
Usage: say | shout | holler <string>
tell | whisper | ask <player> <string>
If you consider communicating with other beings, you might be understood
better if you start your sentences with either say, tell, whisper or shout.
Examples:
> say Hey, does anyone know how to get to Oz?
> tell catje hi, how are you?
You can use ' as a shorthand for say, as in:
> ' hello there.
Shout broadcasts your message to everyone is your geographic zone. Holler
broadcasts to everyone in the game but costs 20 movement points. You must
be level 2 before you can use shout and yell.
See also: AUCTION, GOSSIP, GSAY, NOREPEAT, QSAY, REPLY
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SCORE
Usage: score
Provides useful information on your status such as age, hit points,
mana, movement points, armor class, alignment, experience points, gold
on hand, how long you've been playing, and your level.
See also: AC, EXPERIENCE
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SELL
Usage: sell [#] <item>
sell <#>.<item>
If you'd like to sell an item to a shopkeeper, trying selling it to them.
Most shops specialize in what they will buy, so you may have to look around
to find a buyer for your items.
Examples:
> sell sword (sell the first sword in your inventory)
> sell 3 sword (sell the first three swords in your inventory)
See also: BUY, LIST, SHOPS, VALUE
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SLEEP
SLEEP is both a command and the name of a spell.
The SLEEP command puts you to sleep, allowing you to regain your health more
quickly. You will be largely unaware of your surroundings while asleep.
You can awaken yourself with the WAKE command.
The SLEEP spell forces the victim into a magical sleep such that they cannot
be awakened until the spell wears off.
Usage : cast 'sleep' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 8.
If failing saving throw versus spell, the person will fall asleep.
A person who is affected by sleep can only be awakened if attacked.
See also: WAKE
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SNEAK
Thieves Only.
Usage: sneak
Used for sneaking (moving in and out of rooms without anyone taking notice).
When you type sneak, there is no way to know if you're actually sneaking.
If you successfully sneak, then you'll continue to sneak for a little while.
See also: HIDE
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SPLIT
Usage: split <amount to split>
Split is used to split money among people in your group who are in the same
room as you. If you are in a group with 4 other people, all of whom are in
the same room with you, and you type SPLIT 100, you will give each of the
other 4 group members 20 coins each. (100 coins is split 5 ways; you keep
your share and give everyone else their share).
See also: FOLLOW, GROUP
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STEAL
Thief Only.
Usage: steal <item> <victim>
Use steal to steal gold or items from people. The chance of not getting
caught depends on how well you have practiced steal, and if the person
is asleep.
Due to misuse of the steal command, it is now illegal to steal from other
players. Doing so will get you a flag for your trouble.
Examples:
> steal gold drunk
> steal sword mercenary
(If it's wielded, only possible if he is sleeping)
See also: FLAGS
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TIME
Usage: time
Gives you the current game time. Your initial reaction to the output of
this command may be one of surprise, but you'll get used to it. You'll
have to, at any rate, since certain things in the game depend on this
particular notion of time; the opening hours of the shops, for example.
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TITLE
Usage: title <new title>
Sets the title people see on the WHO list and when you're in the room with
them. You can't use parentheses (the "(" and ")" characters) because those
are reserved for flags.
Do not abuse this command; if you do, it will be taken from you.
See also: FLAGS, WHO
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TOGGLE
Usage: toggle
TOGGLE shows you the current values of various toggles available on the MUD.
This command CAN NOT be used to change these values (see related commands.)
All of these toggles remain the same until you change them; i.e. they are
saved when you quit or rent.
See also: BRIEF, COMPACT, DISPLAY, NOSHOUT, NOSUMMON, NOTELL, QUEST
REPEAT, WIMP
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TRACK
Usage: track <victim>
Used for finding the first step on the shortest route to a monster.
Example:
> track fido
You sense a trail south from here!
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UNGROUP
Usage: ungroup [group member]
UNGROUP can be used by group leaders to disband the entire group, or
to kick a specific group member out of the group (and stop him/her from
following the leader).
Examples:
> ungroup
> ungroup homer
See also: GROUP
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USE WAND STAFF STAFFS WANDS
Usage: use <staff>
use <wand> <Target>
Using a staff will automatically target everybody (or everything) in a
room, except yourself. Therefore staffs are naturally very powerful, and
yet may be very dangerous to use around other players.
Using wands require that you point it at a target, which can be either a
character or an object.
Both staffs and wands must be HELD in the hand prior to use! (Use the
grab or hold commands). You must still supply the name of the staff or
wand to avoid confusion.
See also: RECITE
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VALUE
Usage: value <item>
Before selling an item to a shop, you can ask the shopkeeper how much
he or she is willing to pay for it.
Example:
> value bread
See also: BUY, LIST, SELL, SHOPS
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VISIBLE
Usage: visible
Use this command to break your spell of invisibility before it expires.
See also: INVISIBILITY
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WAKE SLEEPING REST SIT STAND
For changing your position. If you feel weary, it's probably a good idea
to sit and rest for a while, or maybe even take a nap.
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WEAR
Usage: wear <item> [location]
If you want to wear some clothes, armor or the likes.
Also, to wear everything in your inventory (or at least try to, as wearing
things like loaves of bread is not a good way to win friends and influence
people) you can type "wear all".
Optionally, you can specify what part of your body to wear the equipment on.
Examples:
> wear boots
> wear all.bronze
> wear all
> wear ring finger
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE
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WEATHER
Usage: weather
If you're uncertain whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down.
You'll have to be outside in order to tell however.
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER"
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WHERE
Usage: where <monster | player>
Tells you the location of a monster, a player or an object.
Mortals can only "where" monsters or players, and only from their own
zone.
Immortals may type 'where' without arguments to see where everybody is.
Example:
> where
> where torch
> where dragon
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WHO
Usage: who [minlev[-maxlev]] [-n sname] [-c classlist] [-s] [-o] [-q] [-r] [-z]
Lists the people currently in the game. Some people may be invisible.
Command-line options can be used to limit the listing. The parameters
can be specified on the command-line in any order.
minlev, maxlev : list only people whose level is at or above minlev, and
optionally, at or below maxlev
-n : list only people whose names or titles contain sname
-c : list only people of a certain class, where classlist is any combination
of the letters w, m, c, and t
-s : list names in the short form (4 columns of names, without titles or flags)
-o : list only outlaws (i.e. people with a killer or thief flag)
-q : list only people who are on the Quest
-r : list only people who are in your room
-z : list only people in your zone
Examples:
> who -c wc -s -l 20
List, in short form, warriors and clerics at or above level 20
> who 15-25 -o -z
List all outlaws between levels 15 and 25 who are in your zone.
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WHOAMI
Usage: whoami
Displays your character's name, if you want to be sure you are who you think
you are.
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WIELD
Usage: wield <weapon>
When you get tired of bashing monsters with your fists, you might consider
wielding a weapon.
Example:
> wield sword
> wield 3.sword (Wield the third sword in your inventory)
See also: EQUIPMENT, REMOVE, WEAR
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WIMPY
Usage: wimpy [hp]
Use the WIMPY command to automatically flee once your health drops below
a certain level.
Examples:
> wimpy 35 will make your character automatically flee a fight
if you have less than 35 hit points.
> wimpy 0 will turn off wimpy mode.
> wimpy will show you your current wimp status.
See also: FLEE, TOGGLE
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WIZLIST IMMLIST
Usage: wizlist | immlist
Lists the most powerful beings on the MUD. These are the people responsible
for administering the system.
See also: IMPLEMENTOR
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WRITE
Usage: write <object>
write <title of board note>
In order to write a note, you need a piece of blank paper (or similar), and
a pen of some sort. You can then type something like "write on the paper with
the pen", whereupon you'll be asked to type in your note at the keyboard.
WRITE is also used to post messages to bulletin boards. Type HELP BOARDS
for more information.
See also: BOARDS, MAIL
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AC
"AC" is your armor class. It is a number from -10 to 10, roughly
defined as follows:
AC Roughly equivalent to
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 Naked person
0 Very Heavily armored (Plate mail, and "two shields")
-10 Armored battle tank
The score command displays your armor class as a number such as 78/10;
this means 78 on a scale from -100 to 100 (i.e., 7.8 on the scale from
-10 to 10.)
See also: SCORE
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AREAS
This is a listing of the areas available for exploration on this
CircleMUD.
Limbo -- DikuMud
God Simplex -- CircleMUD, modified by Taz of Tazmania
Rome -- Onivel of JediMUD
King Welmar's Castle -- CircleMUD*
Newbie Zone -- Maynard of StrangeMUD
The High Tower Of Magic -- Skylar of SillyMUD*
Midgaard -- DikuMUD
The Three Of Swords -- C.A.W.
Miden'Nir -- Copper II, modified by VampLestat of MercMUD*
The Chessboard -- Exxon of SillyMUD
Mount Moria -- DikuMUD*
The Great Eastern Desert -- Rorschach
The Drow City -- Rorschach
The City Of Thalos -- Rorschach
The Great Pyramid -- Andersen of HexOynx*
New Thalos -- Duke Of SillyMUD*
The Haon-Dor Forest -- DikuMUD, modified by Derkhil of CircleMUD
The Orc Enclave -- C.A.W.
Rand's Tower -- C.A.W.
The Dwarven Kingdom -- DikuMUD
The Sewers -- DikuMUD
Arachnos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
River Island Of Minos -- Mahatma of HexOynx
Redferne's Residence -- DikuMUD, modified by Cyron of VieMUD
All those marked with * have been heavily modified by Furry of VieMUD
C.A.W. stands for the Curious Areas Workshop. For more information
mail furry@viemud.org
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BOARDS
Bulletin boards are the forum of inter-player communication on the MUD.
There are different bulletin boards for different purposes -- for example,
a standard mortal board, a board for immortals, a board for fun "social"
messages, etc. Naturally, not all players may be allowed to read all
types of boards.
Type "LOOK BOARD" to see the messages already posted on a board. Type
"WRITE <subject>" to post a message to a board; terminate a message with
a '@' as the first character on a line. Type "READ <number>" to read a
post. Type "REMOVE <number>" to remove your own messages.
Example:
> look at board
> write Am I using these boards correctly?
[writes the message; terminates with a '@']
> look at board
> read 6
> remove 6
See also: MAIL, READ, WRITE
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CLERIC
Clerics have an ancient belief in not carrying sharp weapons. Hence, they can
only wield bludgeoning weapons. This class gives you the wisdom of peace,
blessing and healing, though it is possible to learn more violent spells.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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EXPERIENCE XP
Whenever you kill a monster or a player, you earn experience points. When
enough experience points are earned, you raise a level.
Things you should know about experience points:
* When damaging a monster, you get experience points.
* If you kill a monster of higher level than yourself, you get bonus
experience points. If killing a monster of lower level you'll gain
less experience points
See also: GROUP, SCORE
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FLAGS
Players sometimes have FLAGS after their names in the WHO list. These
flags are always in parentheses, not brackets or braces.
FLAG MEANING
----------- ---------------------------------------------------------
(KILLER) Player is trying to kill other players. That means you
can try to kill him/her without being flagged.
(THIEF) Player is trying to steal from other players. Fire away.
(invis) Player is invisible; you can see him/her because you are
sensitive to the presence of invisible things.
(writing) Player is writing on the board; do not disturb.
(mailing) Player is writing mail; do not disturb.
(deaf) Player has chosen not to hear shouts.
(notell) Player has chosen not to accept tells.
(quest) Player is participating in a quest currently being run by
the Gods.
See also: NOSHOUT, NOTELL, QUEST, STEAL, VISIBLE
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GUILD
The Guildhouse is the place where mortals may go to escape the troubles and
perils of a cruel world. Each guild is heavily guarded, so that only members
may enter the building. Guilds are also the places where people come to
learn and practice the skills of their trade.
See also: PRACTICE
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HOUSES
Houses have been implemented as of CircleMUD 3.0. A house entails two things:
access control and crash protection. Only you and your guests will be allowed
to enter the house. Your house will be crash-saved every five minutes. You
can force your house to save by typing 'save' while standing in your house.
In the event of a crash, the objects in your house as of the last crash-save
will be loaded back into your house when the MUD reboots. Also, if you own
a house, and quit from the game while standing in your house, you will be
loaded into your house next time you enter the game.
Guests of your house can be defined using the HOUSE command. See HOUSE for
more information.
Houses are an alternative to renting. You can simply enter your house and
quit; your objects will drop to the ground and be crash-saved for when you
return. There is currently no limit to the number of objects which can be
stored in your house. Of course, players must expect to pay a much higher
premium for the convenience of houses; contact your local Implementor for
a fee schedule.
See also: HOUSE
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IMPLEMENTOR
The most powerful being in existence.
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INN INNS CRYOGENIC CRYO RECEPTION
Inns are places where the weary traveler may rest while the innkeeper looks
after his equipment and treasure.
Specifically, the game will save your equipment while you are logged out.
There is a daily cost for renting, based on your equipment. Each item has
a per diem charge. The per diem charge is calculated to the nearest second,
however -- if you rent at the rate of 2400 coins per day, and you come back
39 hours later, you will be charged 3900 coins.
A CRYOGENIC CENTER will store your items for a one-time charge of four
days rent.
Rent files are deleted if you run out of money to pay the per diem charges
or after 30 days. Cryogenic-rent files are deleted after 60 days.
See also: OFFER, RENT
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LINK
A lot of players have problems with their links to the game. This can be
very hazardous to your health in the middle of a battle, of course.
I. If your link is broken, you will automatically attempt to flee each
time someone attempts to hit you. If you manage to flee, then you
will be saved by divine forces, and put in a safe place until you
reconnect to the game.
II. If your link jams (freezes), you have a problem. The only solution we
can give is that you break your link as quickly as possible. By
breaking the link you can hope that the above procedure is initiated.
Do not try to get out of a fight by breaking link. You will be not
reimbursed for any experience or equipment if you purposefully
cut your link.
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"MAGIC USER" WIZARD MAGE
This is the class of powerful and violent magic, but the magic user do not
control the nature, and can therefore not bless and such.
You can improve your spells by using the practice command.
See 'help spells' for a list of spells available.
See also: PRACTICE, SPELLS
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MANA
Mana is used when casting spells. You must have a certain amount of mana
in order to cast any particular spell. If you do not have enough mana to
cast the spell you must rest until you gain enough points to cast.
See also: SPELLS
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MIDGAARD MAP
Temple Altar
|
|
Reading -- Temple -- Donations
Room of
Midgaard Post Reception
| Office /
Cleric | | /
Guild----Temple Square----Grunting---Bar
(Fountain) Boar Inn
Magic |
Shop Bakery | Grocer Weaponsmith
| | | | | East
<---West-----+------+----Market----+--------+--------Gate--->
Gate | | Square | | |
| Mage Armory | Pet Warrior Wally's
(Wall Guild | Shop Guild World of Water
Road) |
| | Uncle Juans's
| | |
+-(Poor-Alley)-+----Square----+(Dark-Alley)-------+
| | | | | |
| Grubby | Thieves Levee Warehouse
| Inn | Guild |
(Wall Dump |
Road) Sewers/ |
| |
| Midgaard
<=== [Bridge] =============================== River =============>
|
|
+(Concourse)+------------+-------------+----------+
| | | | |
| + +----Cafe +---Penny |
| | Park--v | | Lane |
| City | +--+--+ | |
| Guard----+----+----+--o--+-----+----+---City |
| HQ | | Hall |
| + +--(Emerald)--+ |
(Concourse) | | (Concourse)
| +------(Park-+-Road)-------+ |
| | | |
| +--(Emerald)-+ +---Elm |
| | | Street |
| + + |
| | | |
+-----------+------(Concourse)---------+----------+
|
Graveyard
Entrance
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SHOPS
Shops are places where the adventurer may purchase equipment for his quests,
and where he may sell his treasure if he should manage to survive the perils
with his life and sanity intact. Many shops trade only in a specific type of
merchandise. Thus, a baker may well refuse to buy your armor, even if it is
of high quality!
To some people, the prospect of obtaining the entire inventory of a shop by
murdering the keeper may appear tempting - but beware: The shopkeepers are
often rugged, capable men; roughened by years of trading and, indeed, surviving
in a world where the only safe prospect is death in the end.
See also: BUY, SELL, LIST, VALUE
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SPELL SPELLS
Magic User Cleric
(1) Magic Missile (1) Armor
(1) - (1) Cure Light
(2) Detect Magic (2) Create Water
(2) Detect Invisible (2) Create Food
(3) Chill Touch (3) Detect Poison
(3) Infravision (3) -
(4) Invisibility (4) Cure Blindness
(4) Armor (4) Detect Evil
(4) - (4) Detect Alignment
(5) Burning Hands (5) Bless
(6) Locate Object (6) Blindness
(6) Strength (6) Detect Invisible
(7) Shocking Grasp (7) Infravision
(8) Sleep (8) Protection From Evil
(8) - (8) Poison
(9) Lightning Bolt (9) Cure Critical
(9) Blindness (9) Group Armor
(10) Detect Poison (10) Summon
(10) - (10) Remove Poison
(11) Color Spray (11) -
(12) - (12) Earthquake
(12) - (12) Word of Recall
(13) Energy Drain (13) -
(14) Curse (14) Detect Evil
(14) Poison (14) Detect Good
(14) - (14) Dispel Evil
(14) - (14) Dispel Good
(15) Fireball (15) Call Lightning
(15) - (15) Sanctuary
(16) Charm Person (16) Heal
(17) Sense Life (17) Control Weather
(19) - (19) Harm
(22) - (22) Group Heal
(26) Enchant Weapon (26) Remove Curse
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THIEF THIEVES
Thieves are known to have very special qualities, that no other class offers.
Their specialty tends to be in the darker, sneakier art. Many of these
qualities can come in handy in many situations, such as picking locks.
You can improve you skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to thieves:
sneak, hide, steal, backstab, pick lock, track
See the help on each skill for more information.
See also: PRACTICE
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WARRIOR FIGHTER
Warriors are known to have more strength than the average player. This makes
them better at hand-to-hand-combat, as they possess skills of violence and
fighting unequaled by the members of any other class. However, they lack the
ability to use magic of any sort.
You can improve your skills by using the practice command.
Skills available to warriors:
kick, rescue, track, bash
See also: PRACTICE
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CIRCLE CIRCLEMUD CREDITS
C I R C L E M U D 3 . 0
CircleMUD was developed from DikuMUD (Gamma 0.0) by Jeremy "Ras" Elson at
Johns Hopkins University's Department of Computer Science. All code unique
to CircleMUD is protected under a copyright by the Trustees of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Many, many people contributed to CircleMUD in one way or another throughout
the course of its development. Although it's impossible for me to remember
them all, I'd like to extend special thanks to certain people:
-- Jeff Fink and George Greer, for submitting a veritable mountain of
excellent code.
-- Chris Epler and Chris Herringshaw for extensive beta-testing and bug
reporting.
-- Furry (Alex Fletcher), for single-handedly managing Circle's world files.
-- Fred Merkel, Ryan Watkins, Jay Levino, and Sharon Goza, for other
code and area submissions.
-- Jean-Jack Riethoven for porting the code to the Amiga, David Carver
for porting it to OS/2, and Jack Patton and Steffen Haeuser for the
Amiga port.
-- Bill Bogstad and Tim Stearns for allowing Circle to exist at JHU.
-- The DikuMUD folk, and the good old WhatMUD implementors Dave & Justin,
for starting the ball rolling.
-- Bryan Jolson, Steven Lacher, Cat Stanton, and Naved Surve, for being
there in the very early days of Circle's development.
-- Sharon, Ben, Erica, Aly, and Josh, for keeping me sane.
-- Jules (hamotek sheli) for being the greatest.
...plus everyone else in the Circle community who has submitted material!
Thanks everyone!
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FRENCH
Don't you know how they kiss in France?? -- try it!
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KISS
Well can't you guess?
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SMILE
Whenever you feel like smiling...
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SOCIALS
Usage: <social> [<victim>]
Socials are commands used to show your affective state to others. The
actor, victim and bystanders may receive different messages. Generally,
social commands are used only to express emotion and not to take action,
but it is possible that some mobs (or players) will take action based on
the social. (Slap a dragon lately?)
Example:
> shake homer
> applaud marge
> stare
The SOCIALS command generates a canonical listing of all available socials.
> socials
See also: EMOTE
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ARMOR
Usage : cast 'armor' [target]
Accumulative: No
Duration : 24 Hours
Level : Mage level 4, Cleric level 1.
The Armor spell will improve your AC by 2.
See also: AC
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BLESS
Usage : cast 'bless' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 6 Hours, permanent for objects.
Level : Cleric level 5.
Bless on a victim will improve the victims saving throw versus spells
by 1, and furthermore improve the hitroll by 2.
Bless on an item currently has no defined action. It is only possible
to bless non-evil items, and the object blessed may weigh no more
than five pounds per level of caster.
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BLINDNESS
Usage : cast 'blindness' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : 2 hours.
Level : Mage level 9, Cleric level 6.
Blindness will blind a victim failing its saving throw.
A blinded person will have -4 penalty to both hitroll and AC.
See also: AC
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"BURNING HANDS"
Usage : cast 'burning hands' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 5.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the chill touch spell.
See also: "CHILL TOUCH"
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"CALL LIGHTNING"
Usage : cast 'call lightning' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell will use the "force of nature" to make a lightning
strike the victim. It is therefore only possible to call lightning
outside, and it has to be raining (or worse).
See also: "CONTROL WEATHER", WEATHER
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CAST
Usage: cast '<spell name>' [target]
For "magical" people. If you want to throw a spell at someone or something.
Example:
> cast 'burning hands' <player>
Note that the name of the spell must be enclosed by "'"s.
See also: help on each individual spell:
Examples:
> help cure ligh
> help ventri
> help energy drain
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"CHARM PERSON"
Usage : cast 'charm person' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : (432/Intelligence points of person) hours
Level : Mage level 16.
Is is not possible to charm anyone that is already charmed, if
you're charmed yourself, or if the person is higher level than
yourself. The person will get a saving throw versus "paralysation".
A charmed person will follow you, and not be able to attack you, you
can order the charmed person using the order command.
See also: FOLLOW, ORDER
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"CHILL TOUCH"
Usage : cast 'chill touch' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 3.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the magic missile spell.
A victim failing its saving throw will get its strength
reduced by one.
See also: "MAGIC MISSILE"
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COLORSPRAY "COLOR SPRAY"
Usage : cast 'color spray' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 11.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the lightning bolt spell.
See also: "LIGHTNING BOLT"
For help on actual color, see: ANSI
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"CONTROL WEATHER"
Usage : cast 'control weather' <'better' | 'worse'>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : -
Level : Cleric level 17.
This spell will change the "course" of the current weather.
Example:
> cast 'control wea' worse
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"CREATE FOOD"
Usage : cast 'create food'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
This spell instantly creates a fresh waybread. The waybread will be
filling for the next (5+level) hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
See also: "CREATE WATER"
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"CREATE WATER"
Usage : cast 'create water' <drink container>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 2.
Expect disastrous results if cast upon a drink container which contains
another liquid than water. Empty or water containers will be filled
depending on the level of the caster.
Double amount of water will be created if it is raining (or worse).
See also: "CREATE FOOD"
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"CURE BLIND"
Usage : cast 'cure blind' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 4.
This spell will cure a person blinded by the "blindness" spell, it
can not remove blindness caused by for example cursed items.
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"CURE CRITIC"
Usage : cast 'cure critic' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 9.
This spell cures 3d8+3 hitpoints of damage.
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"CURE LIGHT"
Usage : cast 'cure light' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 1.
Cures minor wounds and scratches.
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CURSE
Usage : cast 'curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : 7 Days, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 14.
Curse cast on a person that fails the saving throw, will reduce their
hitroll and damage roll both by one. It will also reduce the saving
throw versus paralysation by one.
When cast upon an object, the object will become undropable.
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"DETECT ALIGNMENT"
Usage : cast 'detect alignment'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Cleric level 4.
Allows the caster to detect the alignment of those around them.
Evil will show as a red aura, good in a blue aura.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"DETECT INVISIBILITY"
Usage : cast 'detect invisibility' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level/4
Level : Mage level 2, Cleric level 6.
This spell enables you to see invisible items and players.
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"DETECT MAGIC"
Usage : cast 'detect magic' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 2.
This spell will let you see the magical aura surrounding magical
objects.
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"DETECT POISON"
Usage : cast 'detect poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 10, Cleric level 3.
Cast on food or drinks (drink containers) you will be able to
sense if it is poisoned.
Cast on a person you will be able to see if that person is
poisoned.
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"DISPEL EVIL"
Usage : cast 'dispel evil' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect evil creatures. An evil person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL GOOD
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"DISPEL GOOD"
Usage : cast 'dispel good' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 14.
Save : Special
This spell will only affect good creatures. A good person of level
equal or less than caster will suffer 100 damage points.
If the victim is higher level than caster, the spell will inflict
(caster_level)d4 damage points, saving throw versus half damage.
See also: DISPEL EVIL
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EARTHQUAKE
Usage : cast 'earthquake'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
Save : -
This spell will damage everybody except the caster by
1d8+level_of_caster hitpoints.
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"ENCHANT WEAPON"
Usage : cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Permanent
Level : Mage level 26.
This spell will enchant non-magical (non-modifying) weapons only.
By non-modifying weapons we refer to weapons that might alter any
ability such as for example damage. The only way to know if a weapon
is suitable for enchantment is to fully identify it.
The enchantment will modify the weapon as:
Level Hit Roll Damage
0..17 +1 +1
18..19 +2 +1
20..20+ +2 +2
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"ENERGY DRAIN"
Usage : cast 'energy drain' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 13.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell does not give much damage, but victims failing their
saving throws will loose up to 40,000 XP points. You will gain
a quarter of this XP.
Beware that this spell is evil.
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FIREBALL
Usage : cast 'fireball' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 15.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is the most powerful spell a magic user can cast.
See also: "COLOR SPRAY"
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HARM
Usage : cast 'harm' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 19.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell removes all but 1d4 hitpoints from the victim. The
maximum number of damage points are 100. It is not possible to
kill using this spell (but almost).
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HEAL
Usage : cast 'heal' <victim>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 16.
Heal will heal all the hitpoints from a person, except 1d4 points.
Maximum 100 points can be healed. A victim who is blinded will also
be cured by the heal spell.
See also: "CURE BLINDNESS"
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INFRAVISION
Usage : cast 'infravision'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 12 hours + level
Level : Mage level 3, Cleric level 7.
Allows the caster to detect the heat given off by objects giving them
the ability to have much better vision in dark conditions.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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INVISIBILITY
Usage : cast 'invisibility' <victim | object>
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours, permanent on objects.
Level : Mage level 4.
Makes the target of the spell invisible to everyone except those who have
the "detect invisibility" spell.
Attacking while invisible will immediately break the spell.
See also: "DETECT INVISIBILITY"
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"LIGHTNING BOLT"
Usage : cast 'lightning bolt' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 9.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the shocking grasp spell.
See also: "SHOCKING GRASP"
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"LOCATE OBJECT"
Usage : cast 'locate object' <object>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 6.
If possible you will know exactly where an object is, or the
name of the person using it. If more than one object by the
same name exists, you will get a listing of several objects.
The maximum number of objects you can simultaneously locate is
your level divided by 2.
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"MAGIC MISSILE"
Usage : cast 'magic missile' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
Causes a bolt of magical energy to be thrown from the casters hands at the
victim.
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POISON
Usage : cast 'poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: Yes on persons.
Duration : Level hours, or permanent on food and drinks.
Level : Cleric Level 8, Mage level 14.
Casting poison on food or drink (containers) will poison it. Eating
poisoned food/drinks will poison the person eating or drinking.
A person who is poisoned will suffer damage every hour, lose strength, and
gain less points than usual.
See also: "REMOVE POISON", "DETECT POISON"
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"PROTECTION FROM EVIL"
Usage : cast 'protection from evil' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 24 hours
Level : Cleric level 8.
The meaning of this spell is not yet fully defined.
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"REMOVE CURSE"
Usage : cast 'remove curse' <victim | object>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 26.
Will remove a curse on carried objects or any persons in the room.
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"REMOVE POISON"
Usage : cast 'remove poison' <victim | food | drink>
Accumulative: No
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will remove the affects of poison from a victim or an object.
See also: POISON
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SANCTUARY
Usage : cast 'sanctuary' [self]
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : 4 hours
Level : Cleric level 15.
When protected by sanctuary you will only receive 1/2 the normal damage
caused by a particular blow.
See also: ARMOR, BLESS
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"SHOCKING GRASP"
Usage : cast 'shocking grasp' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 7.
Save : Versus spell for half damage.
This spell is more powerful than the burning hands spell.
See also: "BURNING HANDS"
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"SENSE LIFE"
Usage : cast 'sense life'
Accumulative: Yes (Duration)
Duration : Level hours.
Level : Cleric level 5, Mage level 17.
Allows the caster to sense the presence of a player or monster in the
room which is hiding. The true identity will remain hidden however.
Invisible persons are also considered hidden.
See also: HIDE
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STRENGTH
Usage : cast 'strength' <victim>
Accumulative: Yes
Duration : Level/2 + 4
Level : Mage level 6.
A person will gain 1 strength point per spell (2 points if level of
caster is greater than 18). Maximum strength is 18/100.
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SUMMON
Usage : cast 'summon' <victim>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 10.
Will summon a person of the name spoken. It is not possible to
summon someone of three or more levels above yourself.
If you attempt to summon a monster, it will get a saving throw.
See also: NOSUMMON
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VENTRILOQUATE
Usage : cast 'ventriloquate' <victim | object> <text>
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Mage level 1.
Save : Versus spell victim only sees attempted cast.
For all people in the same room as the caster that fail a saving throw, the
spell will make the object or victim appear to say the text written.
Example:
> cast 'vent' Mirlen I got 399,823 coins, don't even consider killing me!
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"WORD OF RECALL"
Usage : cast 'word of recall'
Accumulative: -
Duration : Instantaneous
Level : Cleric level 12.
The caster will be transferred back to his hometown sanctuary (usually the
Temple of Midgaard).
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ADVANCE
Usage: advance <victim> <level>
ADVANCE moves a player to a new level. If used to promote a player to an
immortal level, and if you have the autowiz program installed, the wizlist and
immlist will automatically be recreated.
Example:
> advance rasmussen 34
See also: SET
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WIZAT
Usage: at <room VNUM | item | mob | player name> <command> <arguments>
AT can be used to perform an action in a location other than where you are
standing. The first argument can be a virtual room number or the name of a
character or object. The remainder of the line is passed to the command
interpreter.
Examples:
> at 3001 look
> at fido kill fido
> at 3.corpse get all corpse
> at catje wave catje
See also: GOTO
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BAN UNBAN
Usage: ban [<all | new | select> <site>]
unban <site>
These commands prevent anyone from a site with a hostname containing the
site substring from logging in to the game. You may ban a site to ALL, NEW
or SELECT players. Banning a site to NEW players prevents any new players
from registering. Banning a site to ALL players disallows ANY connections
from that site. Banning a site SELECTively allows only players with site-ok
flags to log in from that site. Ban with no argument returns a list of
currently banned sites.
Unban removes the ban.
Examples:
> ban all whitehouse.gov
> unban ai.mit.edu
See also: WIZLOCK
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DATE
Shows the current real time. (Not a social)
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DC
Usage: dc <descriptor number>
DC (DisConnect) is used to disconnect a socket. If used on a playing socket,
the player will lose his/her link, but, unlike PURGE, will not extract the
player or dump the player's inventory on the ground.
DC is also useful for disconnecting people who have accidentally left
themselves at the main menu, or connections sitting in the "Get name" state.
See also: USERS
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ECHO GECHO QECHO SEND
Usage: echo <message>
gecho <message>
send <victim> <message>
qecho <message>
ECHO displays a string to everyone in your room.
GECHO displays the string to everyone in the game.
QECHO displays the string to everyone with the QUEST flag.
SEND displays the string to a particular person.
Examples:
> echo Hi, everyone in the room.
> gecho Hi, everyone in the game, isn't this annoying?
> send rasmussen You are being watched.
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FORCE
Usage: force <victim | all> <command> <arguments>
FORCE forces a character, either monster or player, to perform a certain
action. FORCE ALL forces everyone in the game; FORCE ROOM forces everyone in
your room.
Example:
> force fido drop meat
> force all save
> force room look fido
If you are invisible to the one being forced, the force will be performed
silently.
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FREEZE THAW
Usage: freeze <victim>
thaw <victim>
FREEZE, originally invented here at CircleMUD (we think), is used to prevent
a player from playing. If frozen, the game will ignore all commands entered
by the player, including QUIT, until the player is unfrozen with THAW.
Obviously, this command should only be used in extreme disciplinary
circumstances.
See also: SET -> FROZEN
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GOTO TRANS WIZTELEPORT
Usage: goto <location>
trans <victim>
teleport <victim> <location>
These commands are used to transports yourself and others to different rooms.
GOTO allows you to go to other rooms; TRANS transports a person from wherever
they are to the room YOU are in; TELEPORT transports your victim to some other
location.
For both GOTO and TELEPORT, the location specifier can be either a virtual
room number, or the name of a character or object.
Examples:
> goto 3001
> goto rasmussen
> trans fido
> teleport fido 3001
> teleport fido 2.fido
See also: POOFIN, POOFOUT, SET -> ROOM, WIZAT
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HANDBOOK
Usage: handbook
Guidelines for having an Immortal character -- you should read it.
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HCONTROL
Usage: hcontrol build <house vnum> <exit dir> <player name>
hcontrol destroy <house vnum>
hcontrol pay <house vnum>
hcontrol show
House control, controls the addition, removal, and payments of houses.
Hcontrol show will show all the houses currently defined in the game
along with their last 'rent' payment date.
See also: HOUSE, HOUSES
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HOLYLIGHT
Usage: holylight
A toggle which allows you to see:
Invisible people and objects, even if you don't have 'detect invisibility'
Hidden people, even if you don't have 'sense life'
Dark rooms, even if you don't have a light
It is expected most immortals will keep HOLYLIGHT on most of the time;
it exists so that you have the ability to see what mortals see for
debugging purposes.
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IMOTD
Usage: imotd
Displays the Immortal message of the day. This file usually contains
new information on commands recently added, new features and other
important information that immortals should be aware of.
See also: MOTD
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INVIS
Usage: invis [level]
INVIS sets your invisibility level. With no argument, invis toggles between
making you fully visible and fully invisible. If you specify a level, only
people at and above the level you specify will be able to see you.
Examples:
> invis
> invis 31
See also: VISIBLE
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LAST
Usage: last <player_name>
For checking the last time a person logged on, their sitename, and their
ID number.
Example:
> last ras
[ 24] [14 Cl] Ras : somesite.edu : Tue May 16 22:07:09 1995
See also: STAT
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LOAD
Usage: load <mob | obj> <virtual number>
LOAD is used to create mobiles and objects. The first argument specifies if
you are trying to load a mobile or an object; the second is the virtual
number.
Example:
> load obj 3099
You create a bulletin board.
> load mob 3005
You create the receptionist.
See also: VNUM
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MUTE
Usage: mute <victim>
MUTE is used to shut a player up. When muted, a player will not be able to
use most communication channels until he/she is unmuted.
See also: FLAGS
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NOHASSLE
Usage: nohassle
Toggles a flag to prevent aggressive monsters from attacking.
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NOTITLE
Usage: notitle <vicitim>
Prevent players from being able to set their own titles; i.e., if the
player consistently has an offensive title. The definition of offensive
is left as an exercise for the reader.
See also: TITLE
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NOWIZ
Usage: nowiz
Allows you to hear or ignore messages coming over the wiznet.
See also: WIZNET
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OLC
Usage: olc { . | set | show | obj | mob | room} [args]
.: Repeat last modification command
set: Set OLC characteristics
show: Show OLC characteristics
obj: Modify an object
mob: Modify a mob
room: Modify a room
OnLine Creation. A feature which will eventually allow the creation
of areas ONLINE, without having to reboot the system.
See also: SHOW->ZONES, ZRESET
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PAGE
Usage: page <player | all> <message>
PAGE is used to send a message, along with a beep, to another player. Use
PAGE ALL to send a message and a beep to everyone in the game.
Examples:
> page rasmussen Hey, are you still at the keyboard?
> page all GAME WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN IN 10 MINUTES
Do not abuse this command.
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PARDON
Usage: pardon <victim>
Removes killer and thief flags from a player.
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POOFIN POOFOUT
Usage: poofin <message>
poofout <message>
Sets the message seen by players when you use GOTO to move to a different
room. POOFIN with no argument resets your poofin to the default "appears with
an ear-splitting bang"; POOFOUT with no argument defaults to "disappears in
a puff of smoke."
See also: GOTO
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PURGE
Usage: purge [name]
Purge destroys things. If used with no arguments, it will clear a room of all
mobiles and objects, but will not harm players. If the argument is an object,
that object (and all of its contents, if any) will be destroyed. If the
argument is a mobile, the mobile will be destroyed, leaving its inventory and
equipment lying on the ground.
If the argument is the name of a player, the player's inventory and equipment
will drop on the ground and the player will lose his/her connection. For this
reason, PURGE should only be used on players in disciplinary situations.
Examples:
> purge
> purge Pom
> purge sword
> purge dragon
See also: DC
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RELOAD
Usage: reload < '*' | all | file >
Reload is used to reload text files such as the MOTD from disk into memory.
reload * reloads all the text files below.
Valid files are:
background (/mud_dir/lib/text/background)
credits (/mud_dir/lib/text/credits)
handbook (/mud_dir/lib/text/handbook)
help (/mud_dir/lib/text/help)
immlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/immlist)
imotd (/mud_dir/lib/text/imotd)
news (/mud_dir/lib/text/news)
motd (/mud_dir/lib/text/motd)
info (/mud_dir/lib/text/info)
policy (/mud_dir/lib/text/policies)
wizlist (/mud_dir/lib/text/wizlist)
xhelp (/mud_dir/lib/text/help/*)
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REROLL
Usage: reroll <player>
REROLL gives a player new stats (i.e., Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, and Cha)
See also: STAT
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RESTORE
Usage: restore <player | mobile>
RESTORE restores a player or mobile to full hit, mana, and movement points.
If used on immortals, it also sets all skill levels to 100%.
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RETURN
Usage: return
RETURN returns you to your regular body if you are switched into a mob.
See also: SWITCH
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ROOMFLAGS
Usage: roomflags
Toggles a flag which causes the virtual room number and room flags, if any,
to be displayed next to room names.
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SET
Usage: set [ file | player ] <character> <field> <value>
SET is an extremely powerful command, capable of setting dozens of aspects of
characters, both players and mobiles.
SET PLAYER forces set to look for a player and not a mobile; useful for
players with names such as 'guard'.
SET FILE lets you change players who are not logged on. If you use SET FILE
on a player who IS logged on, your change will be lost. If you wish to set
a player who is in the game but is linkless, use set twice -- once with the
FILE argument, and once without -- to make sure that the change takes.
For toggled fields (BINARY), the value must be ON, OFF, YES, or NO.
The following are valid fields:
Field Level Required Who Value Type Decription
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brief LVL_GOD PC BINARY Brief mode
invstart LVL_GOD PC BINARY Invisible @ Start
title LVL_GOD PC MISC Player's title
nosummon LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOSUMMON flag
maxhit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max HP
maxmana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max mana
maxmove LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Max movement
hit LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current HP
mana LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current mana
move LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Current movement
align LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Alignment
str LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Strength
stradd LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Additional STR (18/xx)
int LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Inteligence
wis LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Wisdom
dex LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Dexterity
con LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Constitution
cha LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Charisma
sex LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Sex
ac LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Armor class
gold LVL_GOD BOTH NUMBER Gold (On hand)
bank LVL_GOD PC NUMBER Gold in bank
exp LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Experience points
hitroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER To-Hit modifier
damroll LVL_GRGOD BOTH NUMBER Damage modifier
invis LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER Invisible (level)
nohassle LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY NOHASSLE flag
frozen LVL_FREEZE PC BINARY FROZEN flag
practices LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
lessons LVL_GRGOD PC NUMBER # of practices
drunk LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Drunkeness
hunger LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to hunger
thirst LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Hrs to thirst
killer LVL_GOD PC BINARY KILLER flag
thief LVL_GOD PC BINARY THIEF flag
level LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Level
room LVL_IMPL BOTH NUMBER Move to room
roomflag LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY ROOMFLAGS flag
siteok LVL_GRGOD PC BINARY SITEOK flag
deleted LVL_IMPL PC BINARY DELETED flag
class LVL_GRGOD BOTH MISC Class (W/T/C/M)
nowizlist LVL_GOD PC BINARY Not Wizlistable flag
quest LVL_GOD PC BINARY QUESTING flag
loadroom LVL_GRGOD PC MISC Room to load in (#/off)
color LVL_GOD PC BINARY COLOR flag
idnum LVL_IMPL PC NUMBER ID Number
passwd LVL_IMPL PC MISC Player password
nodelete LVL_GOD PC BINARY Undeletable flag
See also: STAT
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SHOW
Usage: show <mode> [argument]
Valid Modes:
death errors godrooms houses
player rent shops stats
zones
The SHOW command displays information. Some modes of show require additional
information, such as a player name.
death: Shows all death traps in the game.
errors: Shows errant rooms.
godrooms: Shows the rooms in the 'god zone'.
houses: Shows the houses that are currently defined.
player: Shows player summary information, simply provide a player name.
rent: Shows the filename and path to a players rent file.
shops: Shows all the shops in the game and their buy/sell parameters.
stats: Shows game status information including players in game, mobs etc.
zones: Shows all the zones in the game and their current reset status.
An age of -1 means it is in the 'to be reset next' queue.
See also: STAT, ZRESET
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SHUTDOWN
Usage: shutdown [reboot | die | pause]
SHUTDOWN shuts the MUD down. The SHUTDOWN command works in conjunction with
CircleMUD's 'autorun' script. If you are not using autorun, the arguments are
meaningless. If you are using autorun, the following arguments are available:
REBOOT Pause only 5 seconds instead of the normal 40 before trying to
restart the MUD.
DIE Kill the autorun script; the MUD will not reboot until autorun is
explicitly run again.
PAUSE Create a file called 'paused' in Circle's root directory; do not
try to restart the MUD until 'paused' is removed.
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SKILLSET
Usage: skillset <name> '<skill>' <value>
Sets the specified skill to the specified value.
See also: SET
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SLOWNS
Usage: slowns
Toggles whether or not IP addresses are resolved into readable site names.
If slow nameserver is enabled, USERS will show only IP addresses.
(128.123.222.111 etc).
See also: USERS
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SNOOP
Usage: snoop [player]
Snoop allows you to listen in on another player's session; everything the
player sees or types will be displayed on your terminal preceded by a '%'.
Obviously, there are many ethical considerations to the use of this command;
snoop should be used minimally, and only for disciplinary purposes.
Type snoop <your name> or just snoop to stop snooping.
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SNOWBALL
Snowball is just a social -- it prints a funny message, and nothing more.
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STAT
Usage: stat [player | object | mobile | file] <name>
Gives information about players, monsters, and objects in the game. The type
argument is optional.
STAT PLAYER will search only for players; useful for statting people with
names such as Red or Cityguard.
STAT OBJECT will search only for objects.
STAT MOBILE will search only for monsters.
STAT FILE is used to stat players who are not logged in; the information
displayed comes from the playerfile.
Examples:
> stat fido
> stat player red
> stat mobile red
> stat file niandra
> stat object thunderbolt
See also: VSTAT
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STRING
Usage: string <type> <name> <field> [<string> | <keyword>]
For changing the text-strings associated with objects and characters. The
format is:
Type is either 'obj' or 'char'.
Field is one of the following(the names may be abbreviated):
Name (the call-name of an obj/char - kill giant)
Short (for inventory lists (obj's) and actions (char's))
Long (for when obj/character is seen in room)
Title (for players)
Description (For look at. For obj's, must be followed by a keyword)
Delete-description (only for obj's. Must be followed by keyword)
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter
a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until
you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '@'.
Mobiles and objects currently cannot be strung.
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SWITCH
Usage: switch <monster>
SWITCH is used to take over the body of mobiles; useful for interactive
adventures. If the monster in which you are switched is killed you will be
returned to your own body.
See also: RETURN
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SYSLOG
Usage: syslog [off | brief | normal | complete]
The SYSLOG command controls how detailed of an on-line system log you see.
Messages surrounded by '[' and ']' are syslog messages and are in green
if you have color on.
The messages you receive are level dependent.
Examples:
> syslog complete
> syslog off
See also: COLOR
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UNAFFECT
Usage: unaffect <victim>
Removes all affections (i.e., spell effects) from a player.
See also: STAT
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UPTIME
Usage: uptime
Displays when the game was booted and calculates how long ago that was.
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USERS
Usage: users [switches]
USERS gives a list of all sockets (i.e., connections) currently active on the
MUD. The multi-column display shows the socket number (used by DC), class,
level, and name of the player connected, connection state, idle time, and
hostname.
The following switches are available:
-k or -o Show only outlaws (killers and thieves).
-p Show only sockets in the playing sockets.
-d Show only non-playing (deadweight) sockets.
-l min-max Show only sockets whose characters are from level min to max.
-n <name> Show the socket with <name> associated with it.
-h <host> Show all sockets from <host>.
-c list Show only sockets whose characters' classes are in list.
See also: DC, SLOWNS
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VNUM
Usage: vnum <mob | obj> <name>
Gives a list of the virtual numbers of objects or mobiles which have the
specified name.
Examples:
> vnum obj ring
1. [ 904] a platinum ring
2. [ 2543] a seashell ring
3. [ 2588] a small emerald ring
> vnum mob dragon
1. [ 1] Puff
2. [ 908] the dragon turtle
3. [ 2548] the Master of Illusions
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VSTAT
Usage: vstat < mob | obj > <virtual number>
Used to stat a prototypical mobile or object by virtual number.
Examples:
> vstat obj 3000
> vstat mob 3001
See also: LOAD, STAT, VNUM
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WIZHELP
Usage: wizhelp
Gives a list of the special commands available at your level.
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WIZLOCK
Usage: wizlock [value]
WIZLOCK allows you to restrict the game. WIZLOCK 1 prevents new characters
from being created. WIZLOCK n, 2 <= n <= 34, prevents new characters and
allows only characters level n and above to log on. WIZLOCK with no argument
displays the current WIZLOCK level.
See also: BAN
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WIZNET ;
The immortal communication channel.
Usage: wiznet [ '@' | '+' | '-' | '#' ] [<text>]
Examples:
>; <text> - just sends text
>; @ - shows all gods that are on and visible to you
- also shows if the gods who are visible to you are writing
This code was provided by Gnort.
See also: NOWIZ
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ZRESET
Usage: zreset < zone | '*' | '.' >
Used to force a zone to reset. '*' forces all zones to reset. '.' forces
the zone you are in to reset.
See also: SHOW -> ZONES
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UNDEFINED
Empty
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