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This guide includes broad-strokes instructions about a variety of commands, which you can look up in-game via `help <command>`. You can also find a list of available commands with `help commands` and `help post-self commands`. If you are struggling to figure something out, please ping the `@MUCK Guide` role in [[The_Post-Self_community|the Discord server]].

Commands sent to the MUCK are usually not shown to others. In order to speak, you must actually send a command instructing the server to send a message to others.

== Nearby ==
A MU* such as this is organized into many [[MUCK:Rooms|rooms]], which have a list of characters and objects inside of them. The following commands relate to communicating to those people who exist in the same room; generally, nobody outside the room can hear you. To see which room you are in — and who is in it with you — write `look here`.

=== Say ===
<div style="font-style: italic; font-size: 90%;">`say <message>` or `" <message>`</div>

`say` simply spits out some in-character dialogue, such as:

<pre>
> " Hello, world!
A Finger Pointing says, "Hello, world!"
</pre>

=== Pose ===
<div style="font-style: italic; font-size: 90%;">`pose <action>` or `; <action>` or `: <action>`</div>

`pose` works in much the same way, except that it is displayed as an action.

<pre>
> : waves!
A Finger Pointing waves!
</pre>

To send an action with no space after your name, omit the space after the `:` or `;`.

<pre>
> :'s glasses fall off!
A Finger Pointing's glasses fall off!
</pre>

`%R` is a special character that creates a newline. This works in nearly any command, but is particularly useful for multi-paragraph poses. If you are using [https://beipdev.github.io/BeipMU/ BeipMU], there is a configurable hotkey that automatically converts newlines (written with `Shift+Enter`) to `%R`. By default, this key combo is set to `F1`.

<pre>
> : stands up with a sigh.%R%R"I wish you the best, my dear," she says, offering a bow.
A Finger Pointing stands up with a sigh.

"I wish you the best, my dear," she says, offering a bow.
</pre>

=== Emit ===
<div style="font-style: italic; font-size: 90%;">`@emit <message>` or `\ <message>`</div>

`@emit` allows you to send a message that does not begin with your name.

<pre>
> \ On her way out, A Finger Pointing waves goodbye.
On her way out, A Finger Pointing waves goodbye.
</pre>

=== Whisper ===
<div style="font-style: italic; font-size: 90%;">`whisper <target> = <message>` or `w <target> = <message>`</div>

`whisper` allows you to send a private message to one or more people in the same room.

<pre>
> w Slow Hours = Psst!
Whisper (Slow Hours): A Finger Pointing says, "Psst!"

Whisper (A Finger Pointing): Slow Hours says, "Yes?"
</pre>

When you send a whisper, the last target is saved; you can send another message to the same target by writing `w <message>`.

<pre>
> w Here!
Whisper (Slow Hours): A Finger Pointing says, "Here!"
</pre>

You can also send actions by starting your message with `:` or `;`.

<pre>
> w : hands over a treat.
Whisper (Slow Hours): A Finger Pointing hands over a treat.
</pre>

To target multiple people, separate their names with `,`.

<pre>
> w Slow Hours, Motes = Hey! Come over here, you two!
Whisper (Slow Hours, Motes): A Finger Pointing says, "Hey! Come over here, you two!"

Whisper (A Finger Pointing, Slow Hours): Motes says, "Coming!"
Whisper (Motes, A Finger Pointing): Slow Hours says, "One moment."

> w Thank you!
Whisper (Slow Hours, Motes): Thank you!
</pre>

=== OOC ===
<div style="font-style: italic; font-size: 90%;">`ooc <message>` or `' <message>`</div>

`OOC` sends a message to the room marked as out-of-character.

<pre>
> ooc brb!
[OOC] A Finger Pointing says, "brb!"‌

> ooc : returns!
[OOC] A Finger Pointing returns!‌
</pre>

== Remotely ==

=== ComSys ===
<div style="font-style: italic; font-size: 90%;">`pub <message>`</div>

The ComSys is a set of global channels that span the entirety of the MUCK. By default, everyone is connected to `pub`.

<pre>
> pub Hello, everyone!
[Public] A Finger Pointing says, "Hello, everyone!"

> pub : is eager to get started.
[Public] A Finger Pointing is eager to get started.
</pre>

You can get a list of available channels using `@clist`, then add yourself to one of the channels with `addcom <alias> = <channel>`. From that point on, you can send messages to that channel by writing `<alias> <message>`.

<pre>
> @clist
*** Channel Owner Description‌
P-- Odists Slow Hours No description. ‌
PL- Public The Dreamer No description. ‌
P-- Riãos The Dreamer No description. ‌
-- End of list of Channels --‌

> addcom ode = Odists
Channel Odists added with alias ode.‌

> ode I am here!
[Odists] A Finger Pointing says, "I am here!"
</pre>

You can leave a channel with `delcom <alias>`.

<pre>
> delcom ode
Alias ode for channel Odists deleted.‌
</pre>

=== Page ===
<div style="font-style: italic; font-size: 90%;">`page <target> = <message>` or `p <target> = <message>`</div>

`page` works essentially the same as `whisper`, except that it works even if the recipients are in a different room.

<pre>
> p Slow Hours = Coming?
Sensorium (Slow Hours): A Finger Pointing says, "Coming?"

Sensorium (Slow Hours): Slow Hours says, "Yes, just a moment!"

> p : waits patiently.
Sensorium (Slow Hours): A Finger Pointing waits patiently.
</pre>

You can send a quick ping with `p <target> =`.

<pre>
> p Slow Hours =
Sensorium (Slow Hours): A Finger Pointing sends a ping.

> p =
Sensorium (Slow Hours): A Finger Pointing sends a ping.
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=== Mail ===
All of the previous commands are only useful if the characters you are interacting with are awake! If somebody has logged out, and you want to leave them a message, you will need to use `@mail`. However, this command does not work at all like the others; it is really rather involved, so this guide will focus on the basics.

To send mail, write `@mail/quick <recipients>/<subject> = <message>`.

<pre>
> @mail/quick "Slow Hours" Motes/Blockparty Invitation = My dears,%R%RYou have been invited to our seasonal blockparty!
MAIL: You sent your message to Slow Hours.‌
MAIL: You sent your message to Motes.‌
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If you receive mail while logged in, you will be notified immediately.

<pre>
MAIL: You have a new message from A Finger Pointing. Subject: Blockparty Invitation‌
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If you receive mail while asleep, you will be notified when you next log in.

<pre>
MAIL: 1 messages in folder 0 [unnamed] (1 unread, 0 cleared).‌
</pre>

To see the list of messages in your inbox, simply write `@mail`. The `N` on the far left indicates an u<u>n</u>read message.

<pre>
> @mail
––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MAIL: Folder 0 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
[-------] 1 ( 65) From: Dry Grass Sub: Re: Hammered Silver
[-------] 2 ( 13) From: Beholden Sub: Motes's Birthday?
[N------] 3 ( 14) From: A Finger Pointing Sub: Blockparty Invitation
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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You can read a particular message with `@mail <ID>`. The first number on the left is the message's ID.

<pre>
> @mail 3
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
3 From: A Finger Pointing At: Mon Feb 19 16:27:02 2404 (Conn)
Fldr : 0 Status: Unread
To : Slow Hours, Motes
Subject: Blockparty Invitation
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
My dears,

You have been invited to our seasonal blockparty!
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
</pre>

If you want to delete mail, you can use `@mail/clear <ID>`. It will be set `cleared`, which means it will be permanently removed from your inbox after you log out.

<pre>
> @mail/clear 3
MAIL: Msg #3 cleared.‌
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