Welcome to the RetroMUD Universe!
This help file will provide the springboard for a list of other help
files. It will also explain how to play this game, known as a MUD
(M.ulti U.ser D.imension). Some refer to it as M.ulti U.ser D.ungeon,
but since this virtual universe consists of no less than six worlds,
we prefer not to use that term. NOTE: Any time you see something
written in capital letters within parenthesis (LIKE THIS) you should
type exactly what's in those parentheses to get help on that topic.
It's sort of like having access to a huge, cross-referenced
encyclopedia.
WHO AM I?
You determined your name to get into the game already. Realize this
name represents you. If you pick a name based on a guild (for example,
Magester), this is going to make everyone think you are a mage even if
you choose not to be one. If you pick a name like Fool, it's going to
be hard for people to take you seriously. We suggest you pick a name
that is appropriate to a heroic fantasy world.
Also, your race and profession (also known as a guild, HELP GUILDS)
determine what abilities your character will have. You will also be
able to pick a gender at the start (female, male, or neuter, depending
on the race, HELP GENDER). Your description (HELP DESC) gives a visual
portrayal for what others see of "you". We'll refer to your character
as "you" from now on.
WHAT AM I?
You are a Gifted One (HELP GIFTED ONE). You are an elite member of
individuals who have special powers which enable them to communicate
with each other at all times. You pick your race (HELP RACE) and your
guild (HELP GUILDS), both of these enhancing your already formidable
powers, and by far the most important choices of being a Gifted One.
WHERE THE HECK AM I?
The guild you select will put you on a particular planet. You are
definitely going to want to learn your 'home' planet well, since you
will need to return to it to train your powers. Learn your home city
well too - planets have a lot of cities, and it's easy to get lost
(HELP PLANETS).
WHY AM I HERE?
You're here to survive. There are many goals in this game, but most of
it revolves around advancing in power. However, it should be noted
that advancing in power is not necessarily measured by numbers. Being
powerful is a state of mind. Whatever your goal, the ultimate goal is
to have fun - if you're not having fun, it's not worth playing, and
after all, this IS a game (HELP UNIVERSE).
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Basic knowledge of other MUDs will help but is not absolutely
necessary. The various commands are similar to other MUDs (BATMUD and
zombieMUD are two), and have similar roots (HELP GETTING STARTED).
WHY AM I LEVEL 10?
Everyone starts at level 10 here.
WHAT IS THIS GUIDE THING TALKING TO ME?
It's a helper for newbies of the Retroverse. See 'help guide' for more
information about what he can do.
IT SAYS IT'S TOO DARK/LIGHT FOR ME HERE?
It's just that the light levels in the room are too extreme for your
race's vision. See 'help light' for more information.
HOW DO I SEE MY SKILLS/SPELLS?
See 'help show' for the answer.
HOW DO I GET EXPERIENCE?
Exploring new rooms gives you experience, and killing things at low
levels is mostly suicidal. See 'help explore' for more information. If
you just don't want to explore because you think it's boring, see
'help guide' for the easy way to get to a newbie area.
WHERE DO I LEVEL?
See 'help advance' for the answer.
DO MY SKILLS/SPELLS GO UP AS I USE THEM?
Skill and Spell percentages do NOT go up with usage. You must train
skills and study spells in your guild's training room to increase
their percentages.
HOW DO I USE MY SKILLS?
See 'help use' for the answer.
HOW DO I CAST MY SPELLS?
If you are an Alchemist, Bard, Biomancer, Mage, Merchant, or
Necromancer, see 'help cast' for the answer. If you are an Abjurer,
Cultist, Druid, Fallen, Hand, Jomsviking, Monk, Paladin, Psionicist,
or Templar, see 'help invoke' for the answer. If you are a Fighter,
Ranger, or Sentinel, you don't have any spells to cast.
WHERE IS MY GUILD'S TRAINING/ADVANCEMENT ROOM?
Ask on your guild channel for that answer. If nobody is available to
answer, ask on the mentor channel.
HOW DO I SPEAK ON MY GUILD CHANNEL?
To speak on your guild channel, type '<> say' followed by what
you want to say. To see the current members of your guild logged on,
type '<> who'.
Example: ranger say hi
Example: ranger who
WHAT ARE EVENTS?
Events are random occurances on the MUD that can affect everyone or
certain types of characters. See the file 'help events list' for a
list of most of the events that can happen.
WHAT ARE RPP/PE?
See 'help rpp' and 'help primal energy' for the answer.
WHAT ARE LEVEL QUESTS?
See 'help level quest' for information on level quests.
WHAT IS WAR?
War is an event where players fight each other for a prize for the
last one standing. See 'help war' for more information.
For a lot of other useful information, see 'help getting started', as
well as your guild's help file. To see this, type 'help <>
guild'.
Example: help ranger guild
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