Useful Commands

General
RP: From the Dream Nexus room, approved characters can type this command to return to the in-game grid.

@RP: From the in-game grid, approved characters can type this command to drop out of character.

QUIT: This command lets you depart OtherSpace for the real world.

+finger (name): This command brings up a quick reference file on a specific character and player. To update your own +finger information, consult +help +finger.

who: Shows an ANSI-colored list of who's online and visible.

WHO: Shows a black-and-white list of who's online and visible.

+str/help: Shows how to submit questions, requests, bug reports, and other messages to the staff.

Roleplay
say (text): Say something to another player in-character. For example, if Alice types '"Hello, Brody.' this would yield 'Alice says, "Hello, Brody."'


 * (insert pose here): This command allows a character to pose an action. For example, ':walks down the hallway.' would yield 'Brody walks down the hallway.'

@emit (Pose): This command allows a character to pose an action without starting with the character's name. It can also be used (responsibly) to create atmospheric elements in a roleplaying scene.

l or look: This command shows the description of the room you're standing in. It can also be used to look at objects, such as look banking console.

+vote/commend (name): This command allows you to +vote for someone whose roleplaying you enjoy. +votes are cycled at the end of each month and are worth experience points, which can be used to raise skills. Characters with at least 3 +votes become RP Notables of the month.

+vote/commend (name)=(text): This command allows you to +vote for someone while including a comment specifically stating what you enjoyed about their roleplaying. +votes with comments. Commented +votes are worth more experience points than non-commented +votes.

Interacting
If you don't like dealing with other real people in a virtual environment, well, OtherSpace probably isn't going to suit you.

We're pretty much about nothing but interacting with other players in the interest of furthering the story. If people don't interact - through cooperation or conflict - then the story stagnates.

We've got various methods of interaction:

Out-of-Character (OOC):


 * Channels: Our discussion channels are for OOC use only. They're not intended for roleplaying. Example: +pub How about that local sports team?
 * Paging: You can communicate with another player so no one but them can see using the page command. Example: p brody=I'm running around with my brain on fire.

In Character:


 * Say: If you just want your character to speak a line of dialogue, use the say command. Example: say Oh, my God, monkeys!
 * Pose: If you want your character to take action of some kind, use the pose command or :. Example: :looks at his face in the mirror and shrieks in horror! Or you can mix it up, adding a line of dialogue after that.
 * Emit: If you want to pose or talk without putting your character's name first, use @enit. Example: @emit Walking down the street, Brody whistles. He sees a penny on the ground. He stops to pick it up. He looks at both sides and sees heads. "Whoa."

Communication (realtime)
p (name)=(message): With this command, players can page each other privately.

mp (name) (name) (etc.)=(message): With this command, players can page multiple people simultaneously with the same message.

OOC (text): Allows you to clearly indicate that a comment you're making is out-of-character while in a roleplaying scene. Use wisely.

+noisy: This lets you hear all the OOC channels to which you're joined.

+silence: This turns off all the OOC channels.

+pub (message): This lets you chat on the OOC channel Public.

Communication (recorded)
+bbread: This command brings up the list of bulletin board topics.

+bbread #:This command lists the messages posted in a specific bulletin board topic.

+bbread #/#: This command shows a specific message in a specific bulletin board topic.

+bbpost #/(title)=(text): This command lets you post a message to a specific bulletin board topic with the specified title and text.

@mail: This lists all the @mail in your main basket. @mail is assumed to be out-of-character communications unless otherwise indicated. As in-character communications, it may be used to represent such things as email.

@mail (#): This displays a specific @mail from your basket.

@mail (name)=(title)/(text): This lets you send @mail to another player.

+headlines: This lists in-game news headlines for the current month.

+news/read (MONTH)(ARTICLE #): This displays a specific in-game news article.

Finding RP
where: Shows an ANSI-colored list of how many characters are in each location on the in-game grid. Useful when considering a destination for potential RP activity.

nearby: Shows an ANSI-colored list of potential RP activity in your immediate vicinity.

watchfor: This command shows a list of who you've selected to be alerted about when they log on.

watchfor (player): This command selects a specific individual to be added to your watchfor alert.

incognito: This command turns off the ability for people to find you with the watchfor system.

+events: This command shows any upcoming events on the MUSH. Players can use this system to post about their own planned activities as well.

Character Inventory

+inv: This command shows what's in your inventory.

+look (item): This lets you look at a specific virtual object in the room or in your +inventory.

FUDGE dice rolling
+sheet: This shows your character's stats, skills and accumulated skill points.

+skills: This shows the available skill categories.

+skills (category): This shows a list of skills in a particular category.

+sinfo (skill): This shows information about a specific skill.

+raise (skill) to (poor/mediocre/fair/good/great): Allows you to raise a skill on your +sheet.

+taskroll (skill) at (-4 to 4): In a roleplaying scene requiring refereed taskrolls to test your abilities, this command is used. The modifier at the end is determined by the referee.

+cricketfactor: A referee may ask you to use this command if they think you, the player, are trying something so amazingly foolish that it could get you killed. The command tests your character's intelligence. If you pass the roll, the referee gives you helpful information about the situation. If you ignore the referee's advice, you forfeit the use of a luck card in the event that you suffer fatal injuries.

Organizations
+org/help: Displays a list of all organization-related commands.

+org/list [(type)]: Displays a list of all existing orgs.

+org/desc [(org)]: Gives a description of an org.

+org/apply (org): Submit an application to the org.

+org/member: Displays all of the orgs you are a member of.

+org/active (org): Selects your default org.

+org/deposit (org)=(amount) (currency): Deposits money to an org.

+org/laston (org): View when other members were laston on.