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4	*** The source for this file is in CFPlus/pod/command_help.pod	4	*** The source for this file is in CFPlus/pod/command_help.pod
5	*** Make any changes there and then run ./copy_doc	5	*** Make any changes there and then run ./copy_doc
6	***	6	***
7	=end comment	7	=end comment
8		8
9	=head1 Crossfire+ Command ListingX<command>	9	=head1 Deliantra Command ListingX<command>
10		10
11	=head2 accept-invitation	11	=head2 accept-invitation
12		12
13	Accepts an invitation previously issued by another player using the invite	13	Accepts an invitation previously issued by another player using the invite
14	command. This will transfer you to the location you were invited to.	14	command. This will transfer you to the location you were invited to.
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34		34
35	These two options disable the toggling feature.	35	These two options disable the toggling feature.
36		36
37	=head2 X<applymode>applymode (nochoice\|never\|always)	37	=head2 X<applymode>applymode (nochoice\|never\|always)
38		38
39	Applymode controls what happens when you are equipping something that would	39	the C<applymode> controls what happens when you are equipping something that would
40	require something else to be unequipped.	40	require something else to be unequipped.
41		41
42	The options are:	42	The options are:
43		43
44	=over 4	44	=over 4
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77		77
78	See L<apply\|command/apply>.	78	See L<apply\|command/apply>.
79		79
80	=head2 body	80	=head2 body
81		81
82	Shows how much you are wielding on certain bodyparts. For example as	82	Shows how much (and what) you are wielding on certain body parts.
		83
83	fireborn, you have 4 fingers to put rings on. If you have 3 rings on it will	84	For example as fireborn, you have 4 fingers to put rings on. If you have
84	say: "on your finger 3 1", meaning you have 3 fingers full and one free.	85	3 rings on it will say: "on your finger 3 1", meaning you have 3 fingers
		86	full and one free.
		87
		88	Both items as well as skills and other more esoteric objects can use those
		89	body parts.
85		90
86	=head2 X<bowmode>bowmode (normal\|threewide\|spreadshot\|bestarrow\|.*)	91	=head2 X<bowmode>bowmode (normal\|threewide\|spreadshot\|bestarrow\|.*)
87		92
88	Bowmode controls how you will fire arrows and bolts.	93	The C<bowmode> controls how you will fire arrows and bolts.
89		94
90	The options are:	95	The options are:
91		96
92	=over 4	97	=over 4
93		98
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118		123
119	When you enter the B<brace> command to brace your character, your	124	When you enter the B<brace> command to brace your character, your
120	character will no longer move. It can still attack adjoining	125	character will no longer move. It can still attack adjoining
121	spaces. Bracing can be useful to hold a location.	126	spaces. Bracing can be useful to hold a location.
122		127
123	When you are braced, you lose your dex bonus and incur a 2 point	128	When you are braced, you lose your Dex bonus and incur a 2 point
124	ac penalty beyond that (if you have a negative dex bonus, you may in	129	ac penalty beyond that (if you have a negative Dex bonus, you may in
125	fact come out ahead. You also only get 20% of the normal experience	130	fact come out ahead. You also only get 20% of the normal experience
126	for killing creatures, and incure a 4 point wc (to hit) penalty.	131	for killing creatures, and incur a 4 point WC (to hit) penalty.
127		132
128	=head2 chat	133	=head2 chat
129		134
130	chat <message>	135	chat <message>
131		136
132	Sends a message to all players on the server that have	137	Sends a message to all players on the server. This is the normal way to
133	L<listen\|command/listen> level B<10> or higher.	138	chat with others.
134		139
135	=head2 cast	140	=head2 cast
136		141
137	You use the cast command to set your range-weapon to the spell you	142	You use the cast command to set your range-action-slot to the spell you
138	want. Example:	143	want. Example:
139		144
140	cast burning hands	145	cast burning hands
141		146
142	sets your I<range> weapon to B<spell: burning hands>.	147	sets your I<range> slot to B<spell: burning hands>.
143		148
144	If you don't know the spell, shows which spells you do know.	149	If you don't know the spell, shows which spells you do know.
145		150
146	It is helpful to bind string like B<cast burning hands> to keys.	151	It is helpful to bind string like B<cast burning hands> to keys.
147		152
148	See B<range> for more information on range weapons.	153	See C<help range> for more information on range weapons.
149		154
150	=head2 X<drop>drop (all\|unpaid\|cursed\|unlocked\|.*)	155	=head2 X<drop>drop (all\|unpaid\|cursed\|unlocked\|.*)
151		156
152	drop [number] name	157	drop [number] name
153		158
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157		162
158	There are a few special name values:	163	There are a few special name values:
159		164
160	=over 4	165	=over 4
161		166
162	=item B<all>	167	=item B<all>: matches any item.
163		168
164	matches any item.	169	=item B<unpaid>: matches unpaid items.
165		170
166	=item B<unpaid>	171	=item B<cursed>: drops items known to be cursed or damned.
167		172
168	matches unpaid items	173	=item B<unlocked>: drops items not locked in your inventory.
169
170	=item B<cursed>
171
172	drops items known to be cursed or damned.
173
174	=item B<unlocked>
175
176	drops items not locked in your inventory
177		174
178	=back	175	=back
179		176
180	B<number> is optional. This acts as the number of the object to drop. The	177	B<number> is optional. This acts as the number of the object to drop. The
181	objects number must be at least the number for it to be dropped. For	178	objects number must be at least the number for it to be dropped. For
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183	will be dropped. A collection of 5 scrolls will not be dropped.	180	will be dropped. A collection of 5 scrolls will not be dropped.
184		181
185	See also B<dropall> and mouse button control within client for dropping	182	See also B<dropall> and mouse button control within client for dropping
186	objects.	183	objects.
187		184
		185
		186	=head2 cointoss
		187
		188	Tosses a coin and reports the outcome to you and other players on the same
		189	map, much like the say command does.
		190
		191
		192	=head2 orcknuckle
		193
		194	Throws your orcknuckle set and reports the outcome to you and other
		195	players on the same map, much like the say command does. Your first
		196	three orcknuckle throws can report I<beholder>, I<ghost>, I<knight>,
		197	I<princess>, I<dragon>, while the fourth can additionally roll up to
		198	I<orc>.
		199
		200
188	=head2 dropall	201	=head2 dropall
189		202
190	dropall [type]	203	dropall [type]
191		204
192	B<dropall> drops all items in your inventory to the ground, excepting	205	B<dropall> drops all items in your inventory to the ground, excepting
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260	=head2 gsay	273	=head2 gsay
261		274
262	If you are in a party (party join or party form), you will be able to message	275	If you are in a party (party join or party form), you will be able to message
263	only your party. Even people standing right next to you can't hear it.	276	only your party. Even people standing right next to you can't hear it.
264		277
265	=head2 golem
266
267	ERROR: not a command, but another help topic => move to a different file maybe?
268
269	Golems are creatures that the player has some control over. Note that many
270	summoned creatures are considered golems, even if they are not called
271	golems.
272
273	If you have a golem in control your spell type will be listed as golem,
274	with the creature name in parantheses.
275
276	To control your golem, just press the fire key in the direction you want
277	your golem to move. Your golem will then start moving in that direction,
278	and keep moving in that direction until you change its direction.
279
280	Note that once you leave the map that the golem is on, the golem will
281	disappear. Also, once you select another spell to cast, or change your
282	range type, your golem will disappear.
283
284	=head2 help	278	=head2 help
285		279
286	Gives you online help for the command or help topic specified.	280	Gives you online help for the command or help topic specified.
287		281
		282	=head2 hintmode (show\|mark\|hide)
		283
		284	hintmode show\|mark\|hide
		285
		286	Sets the I<hint mode> to the given value: Throughout the game you can find
		287	hints that sometimes help you to solve a puzzle or manage a situation
		288	better than without. You can change the display of these hints with this
		289	command:
		290
		291	=over 4
		292
		293	=item show
		294
		295	Show the hints (the default mode).
		296
		297	=item mark
		298
		299	Do not show the hints themselves, but notify you when a hint would have
		300	been available.
		301
		302	=item hide
		303
		304	Hide all hints: You will not be able to tell whether there is a hint
		305	available or not.
		306
		307	=back
		308
288	=head2 hiscore	309	=head2 hiscore
289		310
290	Shows a list of the highest level players in the game.	311	Shows a list of the highest level players in the game.
291		312
292	=head2 ignore	313	=head2 ignore
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296	Lists all players that you currently ignore.	317	Lists all players that you currently ignore.
297		318
298	ignore <player> <tell\|shout\|all> [timeout]	319	ignore <player> <tell\|shout\|all> [timeout]
299		320
300	This command ignores the specified messages (B<tell> ignores tells,	321	This command ignores the specified messages (B<tell> ignores tells,
301	B<shout> ignores chat and shout and all ignores everything from the given	322	B<shout> ignores chat and shout and B<all> ignores everything from the given
302	user).	323	user).
303		324
304	The optional timeout (specified in hours) specifies then the ignore entry	325	The optional timeout (specified in hours) specifies when the ignore entry
305	expires. The default is 24 (one day). The reason why all ignores expire	326	expires. The default is 24 (one day). The reason why all ignore entries
306	after a day by default is that most troublemakers stop soon after they are	327	expire after a day by default is that most troublemakers stop soon after
307	being ignored.	328	they are being ignored.
308		329
309	To revoke an ignore, use the B<unignore> command.	330	To revoke an ignore, use the B<unignore> command.
310		331
311	=head2 inventory	332	=head2 inventory
312		333
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314	status. Example:	335	status. Example:
315		336
316	inventory	337	inventory
317		338
318	Inventory:	339	Inventory:
319	- arrow 0.1	340	- arrow 0.1
320	- Knife * 2	341	- Knife * 2
321	- long sword (wielded) 15	342	- long sword (wielded) 15
322		343
323	This shows that you have one arrow which weighs 0.1kg and one Knife which you	344	This shows that you have one arrow which weighs 0.1kg and one Knife which you
324	protected from dropping by locking it as well as a long sword which you are	345	protected from dropping by locking it as well as a long sword which you are
325	currently using to attack.	346	currently using to attack.
326		347
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350	One can never transport from nor to an unholy place. That means, one can	371	One can never transport from nor to an unholy place. That means, one can
351	not be saved out of jail using invite.	372	not be saved out of jail using invite.
352		373
353	=head2 invoke	374	=head2 invoke
354		375
355	The invoke command is used	376	The invoke command is used to cast a spell immediately, or when it is
356	to cast a spell immediately,	377	necessary to give a parameter to the spell. Invoke will not set the range
357	or when it is necessary to give	378	weapon.
358	a parameter to the spell. Invoke
359	will not set the range weapon.
360		379
361	Examples:	380	Examples:
		381
362	'invoke restoration	382	invoke restoration
363	'invoke magic rune of large fireball	383	invoke magic rune of large fireball
364	'invoke reincarnation of Iamdead	384	invoke reincarnation of Iamdead
365	'invoke create food of waybread	385	invoke create food of waybread
366		386
367	It is very helpful to bind healing	387	It is very helpful to bind healing spells to keys, for example go to your
368	spells to keys like this:	388	I<playerbook>, tab I<spells>, the press the right mouse button on the
		389	spell I<medium healing> and choose C<bind invoke ... to a key>. It is
		390	recommended to bind a healing spell or potion to an easily-accessible-key,
		391	such as '1'.
369		392
370	'bind invoke medium healing
371	c
372
373	the c key now casts medium healing
374	instantly
375
376	=head2 keys
377
378	ERROR: not a command, but another help topic => move to a different file maybe?
379	ERROR: its wrong anyways
380
381	These are the basic movement
382	keys:
383	yku
384	h l
385	bjn
386
387	Running is done by holding
388	control and move. Running
389	is recommended.
390
391	Firing the range weapon (help range)
392	is done by holding shift and
393	move.
394
395	'help mouse for help on what the
396	mouse buttons do.
397
398	'help melee for advice on how to
399	fight
400
401	'help traps for help with finding
402	and disarming traps
403		393
404	=head2 killpets	394	=head2 killpets
405		395
406	killpets [name]	396	killpets [name]
407		397
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411	they had will be left behind, but you will get no	401	they had will be left behind, but you will get no
412	experience for their death. However, it kills them	402	experience for their death. However, it kills them
413	instantaneously.	403	instantaneously.
414		404
415	If a name is specified then only pets with that	405	If a name is specified then only pets with that
416	name will be killed, eg killpets bat will kill bats	406	name will be killed, e.g. killpets bat will kill bats
417	but not bees. If a number is specified, the pet	407	but not bees. If a number is specified, the pet
418	corresponding to that number is killed.	408	corresponding to that number is killed.
419
420	=head2 listen
421
422	listen <listen-level>
423
424	Listen sets the level of messages you will hear.
425	Priorities are defined as follows:
426
427	0 - Nothing, not even "You punch kobold." or "You say: hi".
428	1 - Only messages that have to do with yourself.
429	2 - Emergency calls from other users
430	10 - General chatter with the 'chat' command.
431	11 - See what players kill what monster with what attack/spell. Very
432	verbose - only for the fanatics.
433
434	=head2 logs
435
436	TODO
437		409
438	=head2 mapinfo	410	=head2 mapinfo
439		411
440	Shows some information about the map like this:	412	Shows some information about the map like this:
441		413
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451	The rest is information the mapper may or may not provide. Often, this is	423	The rest is information the mapper may or may not provide. Often, this is
452	the mapper's name, email and map creation date as this example shows.	424	the mapper's name, email and map creation date as this example shows.
453		425
454	=head2 maps	426	=head2 maps
455		427
456	[crossfire+]
457
458	maps <mapname>	428	maps <mapname>
459		429
460	Shows a list of maps matching the regex <mapname> that are currently being	430	Shows a list of maps matching the regex <mapname> that are currently being
461	known to the server. The different fields are Pl, I, Svd, Reset and Path:	431	known to the server. The different fields are Pl, I, Svd, Reset and Path:
462		432
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467	=item I: B<I>n memory, B<S>wapped out or B<L>oading.	437	=item I: B<I>n memory, B<S>wapped out or B<L>oading.
468		438
469	The server keeps maps in memory only for a short time (by default about	439	The server keeps maps in memory only for a short time (by default about
470	40 seconds). After that time, it saves them to disk. As the server loads	440	40 seconds). After that time, it saves them to disk. As the server loads
471	most maps in the background it is possible that you can see a map that is	441	most maps in the background it is possible that you can see a map that is
472	currently being loaded, but thats rare, as loading a map is fast.	442	currently being loaded, but that's rare, as loading a map is fast.
473		443
474	=item Svd: the amount of seconds the map was last saved (++ means >99).	444	=item Svd: the amount of seconds the map was last saved (++ means >99).
475		445
476	The server by default tries to save each map at least every 20 seconds if	446	The server by default tries to save each map at least every 20 seconds if
477	it changed, so in case of a disastrous crash (one where the server cannot	447	it changed, so in case of a disastrous crash (one where the server cannot
478	emergency save), at most 20 seconds of gameplay are lost.	448	emergency save), at most 20 seconds of gameplay are lost.
479		449
480	=item Reset: the minimum number of seconds the map will stay as is (will not reset).	450	=item Reset: the minimum number of seconds the map will stay as is (will not reset).
481		451
482	Most maps will not reset as long as players are on it, and usually the	452	Most maps will not reset as long as players are on it, and usually the
483	reset counter only starts going down when all players left the map.	453	reset counter only starts going down when all players left the map. Some
		454	maps will never reset in the common sense, these are usually marked with a
		455	very high number (such as C<1e+99>).
484		456
485	=item Path: the name that uniquely identifies the map, can be used for goto etc.	457	=item Path: the name that uniquely identifies the map, can be used for goto etc.
486		458
487	=back	459	=back
488		460
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507		479
508	=head2 motd	480	=head2 motd
509		481
510	Shows the message of the day. It takes no arguments.	482	Shows the message of the day. It takes no arguments.
511		483
512	=head2 melee
513
514	ERROR: not a command, but another help topic => move to a different file maybe?
515
516	You fight to kill monsters. You can either use magic or weapons.
517
518	To use weapons, simply wield a weapon (and armour!) and move into the
519	monster you want to attack.
520
521	To use magic or bows, read
522	'help spells
523	and
524	'help range
525	and
526	'help cast
527	and
528	'help invoke
529
530	=head2 mode
531
532	ERROR: not a command, but another help topic => move to a different file maybe?
533
534	The mode commands are as follows:
535
536	Applymode, adjusts how items are applied
537	Bowmode, adjusts the way bows work
538	Peaceful, sets how you react to other players
539	Petmode, adjusts how your pets behave
540
541	=head2 mouse
542
543	ERROR: not a command, but another help topic => move to a different file maybe?
544
545	The mouse isn't a great way to move your character. It'll work, but you'll
546	be handicapped unless you use the keyboard for this. However, the mouse
547	has the following inventory uses:
548
549	Middle button on item: apply
550	or equip
551
552	Right button: drop or pickup
553	item on ground
554
555	Left button: info on item
556
557	=head2 move
558
559	ERROR: not a command, but another help topic => move to a different file maybe?
560	ERROR: same as "keys"?
561
562	These are the basic movement
563	keys:
564	yku
565	h l
566	bjn
567
568	Running is done by holding
569	control and move. Running
570	is recommended.
571
572	Firing the range weapon (help range)
573	is done by holding shift and
574	move.
575
576	'help mouse for help on what the
577	mouse buttons do.
578
579	'help melee for advice on how to
580	fight
581
582	'help traps for help with finding
583	and disarming traps
584
585	=head2 output-count	484	=head2 output-count
586		485
587	output-sync controls how often information is sent to the screen. Each	486	output-count [lines]
588	buffer has its own time value, and will be flushed independantly. The
589	default value is 16 ticks (about 2 seconds).
590		487
591	output-count sets after how many messages of the same type, they are	488	output-count sets after how many messages of the same type, they are
592	then printed out. If the value was 10, then after killing ten orcs, the	489	then printed out. If the value was 10, then after killing ten orcs, the
593	message '10 times you kill orc' would be printed out. The default value is	490	message '10 times you kill orc' would be printed out. The default value is
594	1 - this means that all messages get printed out as they are requested -	491	1 - this means that all messages get printed out as they are requested -
595	buffering is disabled in this regard.	492	buffering is disabled in this regard.
596		493
		494	output-sync controls how often information is sent to the screen. Each
		495	buffer has its own time value, and will be flushed independently. The
		496	default value is usually less than a second.
		497
597	See also L<output-sync>.	498	See also L<output-sync>.
598		499
		500	=head2 output-rate
		501
		502	output-rate [bytes per second]
		503
		504	Show the current setting of the output-rate, or set it to the provided
		505	value. The server will try very hard not to send more than this many bytes
		506	per second to your client. If the rate is exceeded, the server tries to
		507	hold back less important information (such as new images) to increase
		508	responsiveness.
		509
		510	The server-side default is usually quite high, around 100000. If the
		511	server is running on a Linux kernel, it will adjust to the actual
		512	bandwidth available, and output-rate only sets an upper bound. That is,
		513	the server will automatically set an optimal send rate and adjusting your
		514	output-rate is not required.
		515
599	=head2 output-sync	516	=head2 output-sync
600		517
		518	output-sync [seconds]
		519
601	output-sync controls how often information is sent to the screen. Each	520	output-sync controls how often information is sent to the screen. Each
602	buffer has its own time value, and will be flushed independantly. The	521	buffer has its own time value, and will be flushed independently. The
603	default value is 16 ticks (about 2 seconds).	522	default value is usually less than a second.
604		523
605	output-count sets after how many messages of the same type, they are	524	output-count sets after how many messages of the same type, they are
606	then printed out. If the value was 10, then after killing ten orcs, the	525	then printed out. If the value was 10, then after killing ten orcs, the
607	message '10 times you kill orc' would be printed out. The default value is	526	message '10 times you kill orc' would be printed out. The default value is
608	1 - this means that all messages get printed out as they are requested -	527	1 - this means that all messages get printed out as they are requested -
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636	party leave	555	party leave
637	takes you out of current party	556	takes you out of current party
638		557
639	=head2 peaceful	558	=head2 peaceful
640		559
641	TODO: rework for cf.schmorp.de, intended future behaviour is to toggle	560	TODO: rework for deliantra, intended future behaviour is to toggle
642	peaceful mode with regards to npc and monsters only, not with regards to	561	peaceful mode with regards to npc and monsters only, not with regards to
643	players (which will be controlled by priests).	562	players (which will be controlled by priests).
644		563
645	The B<peaceful> command will switch you between peaceful and hostile attack	564	The B<peaceful> command will switch you between peaceful and hostile attack
646	modes.	565	modes.
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668		587
669	=over 4	588	=over 4
670		589
671	=item B<normal>	590	=item B<normal>
672		591
673	As you would expect.	592	Monsters behave normally, i.e. according to their own character.
674		593
675	=item B<sad> (search and destroy)	594	=item B<sad> (search and destroy)
676		595
677	Pets will roam and seek out things to attack.	596	Pets will roam and seek out things to attack.
678		597
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686		605
687	=back	606	=back
688		607
689	=head2 pickup	608	=head2 pickup
690		609
		610	pickup +mode
		611	pickup -mode
		612	pickup density
		613
691	B<pickup> changes how you pick up items when you step on them. to pickup	614	B<pickup> changes whether you pick up items when you step on them. To
692	an item manually, use the ',' key.	615	pickup an item manually, use the ',' key.
693		616
694	Mode 0: Don't pick up items.	617	The B<Pickup> tab in the playerbook is usually a better way to modify your
		618	autopickup settings than using this command.
695		619
696	Mode 1: Pick up one item	620	Mode can be one of:
697		621
698	Mode 2: Pickup up one item and stop	622	"debug", "inhibit", "stop", "food", "drink", "valuables", "bow",
		623	"arrow", "helmet", "shield", "armour", "boots", "gloves", "cloak",
		624	"key", "missile", "allweapon", "magical", "potion", "spellbook",
		625	"skillscroll", "readables", "magicdevice", "notcursed", "jewels",
		626	"flesh"
699		627
700	Mode 3: Stop before picking up items	628	If a number (C<density>, must be 0..15) is specified, then items of at
701		629	least the specified value density are picked up. Value density is given as
702	Mode 4: Pick up all items	630	gold/weight in kilograms.
703
704	Mode 5: Pick up all items and stop
705
706	Mode 6: Pick up all magical items
707
708	Mode 7: Pick up all coins and gems
709
710	Modes above 7: Pickup items with
711	a value density greater than the pickup mode.
712
713	Value density is value in gold/weight in kilograms.
714		631
715	The value in gold is what the item is worth if you sold it in the shop.	632	The value in gold is what the item is worth if you sold it in the shop.
716		633
717	Goldcoins have a value density of 66,
718
719	Density 10 will pickup silver, gold, rings, wands, books, and scrolls.
720	Artifacts are also picked up.
721
722	=head2 prepare	634	=head2 prepare
723		635
724	The same as cast. Usage:	636	The same as cast. Usage:
725		637
726	prepare <spell>	638	prepare <spell>
727		639
728	=head2 X<quests>quests (\|finished\|.*)
729
730	The quests command lists the quests you are doing or have completed.
731
732	Parameters are:
733
734	=over 4
735
736	=item no arguments: displays current quests.
737
738	=item B<finished>: displays finished quests;
739
740	=item anything else: displays details for quests (finished or not) with name containing the given string.
741
742	=back
743		640
744	=head2 quit	641	=head2 quit
745		642
746	Deletes your character from the server. If you want to quit the session	643	Deletes your character from the server. If you want to quit the session
747	without deleting your character, you must use a I<Bed to Reality>. Find a	644	without deleting your character, you must use a I<Bed to Reality>. Find a
748	bed (probably in a building close to where you entered the game), get on	645	bed (probably in a building close to where you entered the game), get on
749	top of it, and apply it using B<Tab> ro the B<apply> command.	646	top of it, and apply it using B<Tab> ro the B<apply> command.
750		647
		648
751	=head2 range	649	=head2 range
752		650
753	Your range weapon can be one of several weapons, a spell you cast, a	651	Your range weapon can be one of several weapons, a spell you cast, a
754	bow-and-arrow, a rod, or a wand, to name a few.	652	bow-and-arrow, a rod, or a wand, to name a few.
755		653
756	Your range weapon is fired when you press SHIFT-direction, and will be	654	Your range weapon is fired when you press SHIFT-direction, and will be
757	fired in that direction.	655	fired in that direction.
		656
758		657
759	=head2 ready_skill	658	=head2 ready_skill
760		659
761	ready_skill <name of skill>	660	ready_skill <name of skill>
762		661
…		…
765	readied, some need to be actively used by "firing" them.	664	readied, some need to be actively used by "firing" them.
766		665
767	If you just want to invoke a skill once, leaving your range slot	666	If you just want to invoke a skill once, leaving your range slot
768	untouched, use L<use_skill> instead.	667	untouched, use L<use_skill> instead.
769		668
		669
770	=head2 rename	670	=head2 rename
771		671
772	Changes/removes the custom name of given item (or the marked one).	672	Changes/removes the custom name of given item (or the marked one).
773		673
774	rename oldname to newname	674	rename oldname to newname
…		…
776		676
777	If either of the names contain spaces, you have to use the C<">-form,	677	If either of the names contain spaces, you have to use the C<">-form,
778	otherwise you can just write the name as-is. If you omit the old name, the	678	otherwise you can just write the name as-is. If you omit the old name, the
779	marked item will be used instead.	679	marked item will be used instead.
780		680
781	If the new name is empty (i.e. C<"">), then the original (unrenamed) name	681	If the new name is empty (i.e. C<"">), then the original (before the
782	will be restored.	682	rename) name will be restored.
783		683
784	Note: maximum allowed name length is 127 characters.	684	Note: maximum allowed name length is 127 characters.
785		685
786	=head2 reply
787
788	reply <message>
789
790	Similar to tell, but instead of having to supply a username, it replies
791	to the last player that sent you a tell. This is a bit racy (e.g. when
792	somebody else tells you something while you type and you do not realise
793	that), so be careful not to supply confidential information in the
794	message.
795		686
796	=head2 resistances	687	=head2 resistances
797		688
798	This shows you the resistances you have to specific attack types.	689	This shows you the resistances you have to specific attack types.
799	If you have for example "cold +20", it means you get 20% damage done	690	If you have for example "cold +20", it means you get 20% damage done
…		…
836		727
837	=head2 search-items	728	=head2 search-items
838		729
839	search-items <word>	730	search-items <word>
840		731
841	Automatically picks up all items with <word> in their name. search-items rod	732	Automatically picks up all items with <word> in their name. C<search-items
842	will pick up all rods and heavy rods. search-items of Fire will pick up all	733	rod> will pick up all rods and heavy rods. C<search-items of Fire> will
843	bolts, arrows, swords, etc. of Fire.	734	pick up all bolts, arrows, swords, etc. of Fire, C<search-items magic+1>
		735	will pick up all items with magic+1, and so on, and so on.
		736
		737	While this mode is active, you will be slower and the normal autopickup is
		738	disabled. To disable search mode again, execute C<search-items> without
		739	any arguments.
844		740
845	=head2 seen	741	=head2 seen
846		742
847	seen <login>	743	seen <login>
848		744
…		…
851		747
852	=head2 shout	748	=head2 shout
853		749
854	shout <message>	750	shout <message>
855		751
856	Sends a message to all players on the server that have	752	Sends a message to all players on the server. It is mainly useful for
857	L<listen\|command/listen> level B<10> or higher. It is mainly useful for
858	emergency messages ("I am trapped on xxx, can somebody help me?") and	753	emergency messages ("I am trapped on xxx, can somebody help me?") and
859	should not be used for general chat. Use L<chat\|command/chat> instead.	754	should not be used for general chat. Use L<chat\|command/chat> instead.
860		755
861	=head2 showpets	756	=head2 showpets
862		757
…		…
889	applies to new items you pick up - items that you are already holding will	784	applies to new items you pick up - items that you are already holding will
890	not be sorted.	785	not be sorted.
891		786
892	If sort_inventory is not set (default), items will be inserted via type,	787	If sort_inventory is not set (default), items will be inserted via type,
893	subtype and magic. This, all axes will be grouped together in magic order,	788	subtype and magic. This, all axes will be grouped together in magic order,
894	all daggers by magic order, etc. Unforunately, for scrolls and rings, new	789	all daggers by magic order, etc. Unfortunately, for scrolls and rings, new
895	ones just get inserted last.	790	ones just get inserted last.
896		791
897	If you have a lot of stuff that is not in alphabetical order but you would	792	If you have a lot of stuff that is not in alphabetical order but you would
898	like it to be, the best method is to drop all of it and then pick it up.	793	like it to be, the best method is to drop all of it and then pick it up.
899		794
900	=head2 sound	795	=head2 sound
901		796
902	Toggles between sound enabled and disabled. This has no relevance to the	797	Toggles between sound enabled and disabled. This has no relevance to the
903	sound settings of the client, it only governs wether the server will send	798	sound settings of the client, it only governs whether the server will send
904	sound effect command to the client and is enabled if the client supports	799	sound effect command to the client and is enabled if the client supports
905	sound (i.e. always for cfplus).	800	sound (i.e. always for the deliantra client).
		801
		802	=head2 sourcecode
		803
		804	This command displays the means to download the source code (server code,
		805	maps and archetypes) used to implement this version of the game.
		806
		807	Every player has the right to download and modify the source code of the
		808	server, as required by both the GNU General Public License and the GNU
		809	Affero General Public license.
		810
		811	If you modify your version of the server, you will have to provide a means
		812	to download the modified sources (and resources) via this command. If you
		813	run an unmodified version of the server, the default will do.
906		814
907	=head2 statistics	815	=head2 statistics
908		816
909	B<statistics> shows various useful information about your character.	817	B<statistics> shows various useful information about your character.
910	None of the information it shows is stuff that is not contained in the	818	None of the information it shows is stuff that is not contained in the
…		…
924	Kills yourself. No, really.	832	Kills yourself. No, really.
925		833
926	This command might not look useful at first, but sometimes you can get	834	This command might not look useful at first, but sometimes you can get
927	yourself into a corner you can't escape anymore, either due to a map	835	yourself into a corner you can't escape anymore, either due to a map
928	bug or your own stupidity. Killing oneself can be difficult and time	836	bug or your own stupidity. Killing oneself can be difficult and time
929	consuming, thats why this command is provided. It is fast, painless,	837	consuming, that's why this command is provided. It is fast, painless,
930	effective, humane.	838	effective, humane.
931		839
932	=head2 take	840	=head2 take
933		841
934	The take commands take object(s) on the space the player is standing on,	842	The take commands take object(s) on the space the player is standing on,
…		…
960	thrown away. God-given items can not be thrown. You need the skill throwing	868	thrown away. God-given items can not be thrown. You need the skill throwing
961	for this to work.	869	for this to work.
962		870
963	=head2 time	871	=head2 time
964		872
965	Shows the Crossfire in-game time, not the server time. It looks like this:	873	Shows the Deliantra in-game time, not the server time. It looks like this:
966		874
967	It is 52 minutes past 8 o'clock am, on the Day of the Bull	875	It is 52 minutes past 8 o'clock am, on the Day of the Bull,
968	The 2nd Day of the Month of the Frost Giant, Year 63	876	the 2nd Day of the Month of the Frost Giant, Year 63.
969	Time of Year: The Season of New Year	877	Time of Year: The Season of New Year.
970		878
971	It is partially just for fun but it affects the darkness outside and the	879	An hour of game time passes in 3 minutes of real time. The time and
972	weather if weather is enabled in the server.	880	calendar uses 60 minutes per hour, 28 hours per day, seven days per week,
		881	five weeks per month, and 17 months per year. The year is additionally
		882	split into four seasons of 4 months each, except the season of the
		883	Blizzard, which is 5 months long.
		884
		885	The number "zero" is unknown, which is why the minutes go from 1 to 60.
		886
		887	Seasons and the time of the day affect the overall outdoor daylight.
973		888
974	=head2 title	889	=head2 title
		890
		891	title <new title>
		892	title clear # Sets your title back to your race.
975		893
976	Players can change their title. For example you called yourself Gandalf and	894	Players can change their title. For example you called yourself Gandalf and
977	your race is elf, you can use the title command to change your name from	895	your race is elf, you can use the title command to change your name from
978	"Gandalf the elf" to "Gandalf the white". Usage:	896	"Gandalf the elf" to "Gandalf the white" by using C<title the white>.
979
980	title <new title>
981	title clear # Sets your title back to your race.
982		897
983	Dragons cannot set their title because it changes during the game.	898	Dragons cannot set their title because it changes during the game.
984
985	=head2 traps
986
987	ERROR: not a command, but another help topic => move to a different file maybe?
988
989	I recommend the following
990	keybindings
991	'bind search
992	s
993	'bind disarm
994	d
995	Then you can use the 's' and
996	'd' keys for searching for and
997	disarming traps.
998
999	Traps appear at random in doors and in chests. Search those before you
1000	open them up. Search by going near where you suspect a trap, and type 's'
1001		899
1002	=head2 unignore	900	=head2 unignore
1003		901
1004	unignore <login>	902	unignore <login>
1005		903
…		…
1021		919
1022	The B<usekeys> option determines the behaviour of using keys.	920	The B<usekeys> option determines the behaviour of using keys.
1023		921
1024	Values are:	922	Values are:
1025		923
		924	=over 4
		925
1026	inventory: Only keys in the top level inventory are used (default)	926	=item B<inventory>: Only keys in the top level inventory are used (default)
1027		927
1028	keyrings: Only keys in active keyrings are used.	928	=item B<keyrings>: Only keys in active key rings are used.
1029		929
1030	containers: Only keys in active containers are used.	930	=item B<containers>: Only keys in active containers are used.
1031		931
		932	=back
		933
1032	Note that keyrings are just a specialized container, so the containers	934	Note that key rings are just a specialized container, so the containers
1033	will also find keys in keyrings.	935	will also find keys in key rings.
1034		936
1035	Only active containers are used - keys will not jump out of closed	937	Only active containers are used - keys will not jump out of closed
1036	containers, but hints will be given if you have keys in such containers.	938	containers, but hints will be given if you have keys in such containers.
1037		939
1038	=head2 version	940	=head2 version
…		…
1067		969
1068	The wimpy level is the amount of health points (hp) that may be left before you	970	The wimpy level is the amount of health points (hp) that may be left before you
1069	automatically run away. This may be useful in hand-to-hand combats but should	971	automatically run away. This may be useful in hand-to-hand combats but should
1070	not be used when the opponent attacks with spells.	972	not be used when the opponent attacks with spells.
1071		973
		974
1072	=head1 Authors	975	=head1 Authors
1073		976
1074	Parts of this document were originally taken from the crossfire server	977	Parts of this document were originally taken from the crossfire server
1075	help files with unknwon authors.	978	help files with unknown authors.
1076		979
1077	Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van	980	Adapted for use by I<deliantra>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van
1078	Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.	981	Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.
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