There are many channels available for communications. Most of them
are self explanatory, but some are more esoteric. Though most of
them aren't restricted to their focus, general etiquette dictates
being accommodating. Channels listed as (IC) should be limited to
In character conversations. The first channels you usually
encounter are mentor, the specific guild channels, and retro.
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mentor
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Main channel for basic help. Used for asking questions related to
how RetroMUD works. This is a great channel for new players that
have questions about the game. You are not allowed to give false
advice, be sarcastic, rude, or mean on this channel.
guild channels
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help, for more information on using them. (i.e. mage help)
These get you in contact with others who are in your guild. They are
great resources for learning the ins and outs of your guild.
see help guild channels.
retro
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This is the main channel for talking about almost anything in game,
and sometimes things not in game.
Channels to be aware of for future use:
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alert (IC)
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See help alert
shout (IC)
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Using shout will state a message that can be heard by anyone on the
same planet.
world channels (IC)
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see help world channels
chat
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As the name indicates. This is mostly an OOC channel.
Inform
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A channel for the goings on in retro. Usually used for seeing players
logging in, logging off, going linkdead and other assorted game info.
see help info, help inform
sales
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A general wanting to buy, wanting to sell, wanting to trade channel.
seekchat
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A place for those looking to join up with others to form a party.
see help seek
party
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see help party
remortal
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A channel for remortals use exclusively.
The channels below are used for very specific content:
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animechat
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Used when discussing animated films, mangas, tv shows, books, comics
ect. This is an additional chat channel. To help keep possible
spoilers and specific discussions off the main chat channel.
arena
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Used for CTF, see help ctf. A separate channel to talk with fellow
challengers. The Flag Guardian will also announce messages over this
channel.
fflchat
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Used to discuss fantasy sports. Generally the American football.
However most sports are discussed here also. This is an additional
chat channel. To help keep specific discussions off the main chat
channel.
gamerchat
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Used to discuss any other game that is not RetroMUD or mud related.
Including but not limited to video, board, card, dice, role-playing
ect type games. This is an additional chat channel. To help keep
possible spoilers and specific discussions off the main chat channel.
genechat
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Created for Genevieve because she is our wonderful mother that loves
to chit chat! This channel is generally used when gene has a good
story to tell. Players tend to also tell good Real Life stories here
as well, or just general discussion.
politics
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Used to discuss political issues. This can be somewhat of a broad
topic. Pertaining events, people, news, history ect. This is an
additional chat channel. To help keep specific discussions off the
main chat channel.
See also: help channels, help retro channels
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