(lib/text/info) [Note: Further information can be gained on the capitalized words by using the HELP command] If you can't use these commands at all, it means your character is unauthorized, and you'll need to contact the administration about getting approval to use dig or other commands. The reason for approval is to keep things fair by only allowing one character per player to dig, build, and things like that. See information under AUTHORIZATION. When you enter the game, things probably look very different to you. Instead of rooms, you see a large map. If you don't have color on, now is a good time to use it. The map is very helpful if you can see it in color. Nevertheless, it still works in black and white. Here are some symbols from the map: &3....&0 Desert &3.&4~~&3.&0 Oasis &3&b/\/\&0 Mountain .... Fields &2^^^^&0 Forest &4~~~~&0 River &3::::&0 A Crop .(). Hut (--) A Building <oo> You To see what skills you've learned, type SKILLS. Unfortunately, you can only fill this list by using and learning new abilities. Ask around for information on things you can learn, or try these few helpful commands: dig chop gather use build harvest What does it mean if it says you don't have permission to do them? You're on somebody else's land! Type POLITICAL, then have a look around. (Note that this only works with color on). You'll see that the land is colored where it's owned by someone. You'll want to find some unclaimed land to start your own empire. Equipment: It is never wise to travel without the proper equipment. You'll need to dig up rocks and fashion them into weapons, then kill and skin animals to make clothes. You can also trade with other people. wield rock - you'll need to be using one, and have another chip rock - chip at the rock in your inventory until it cracks chip rock - do it again to get a handaxe remove rock - stop using one wield handaxe - you'll also need a stick scrape stick - clean the stick, to make a handle remove handaxe - stop wielding it attach handaxe handle - put the handaxe on the end of a stick wield axe - now you can chop trees! About Staying Fit - Eating and Drinking: At one time or another, you'll see the message "You are hungry". This means that it's time to find something edible before too long. People don't starve to death in this world, so have no fear. However, when you are hungry, you do not build up lost energy, so eventually you'll be unable to do anything but sit around and feel sorry for yourself, until someone comes by. Then, you can only hope that it's a benevolent person, rather than a greedy thief or a warrior lusting for blood. Additional Utilities: mortlog - Default on, tells you about deaths and when players log in mappc - Shows you where other players are on the map as <oo> political - Changes the map colors to empire colors mapcolor - Turns off color for the map only, which is useful sometimes