MUME Help

Index: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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This text is mainly for players who have already played other muds, and want to skip some of the basic help text. However, since many MUME characteristics are unique to it, you are advised to read the newbie help information anyway. This page is also useful as a quick memory reference for new players.

An example of a command that is very different in MUME than some other muds is how quit works, this difference can be quite a shock if you didn't read FAQ2.

Commands

`butcher`	Uses a knife on dead animals, giving food
`change`	A number of options that can be set
`change colour all default`	Sets colour on capable terminals
`change language <language>`	Sets language, Westron is the common language
`change mood <mood>`	Determines your offensive/parry balance
`change wimpy <number>`	Sets the amount of hits you autoflee at
`info`	A long description of your character
`map`	Overview map, check `map darkness` also
`mend`	Fixes an item at an appropriate shop
`narrate` / `sing`	Global channels
`rent`	VERY IMPORTANT: do not use `quit`
`score`	Short form of `info` for hits (not in combat)
`stat`	Short form of `info` about combat and level
`view`	Shows several topics to view information about
`weather`	Shows weather patterns, fog, and local weather
`who`	Show who is on, has a number of useful options

Help Topics

abbreviations	A list of important abbreviations used
herblores	Herblores are potions that can be made herbs to help stamina in walking, night vision, create poisons, antidotes, etc. These formulas are found after quests.
Istari	Characters charged with helping newbies
justice	How the justice system works in a city
rules	Type `rules` to see list, `rules <topic>` for rules on a topic (e.g. player killing)
player killing	MUME allows but regulates player killing, with the player killing being towards enemy races such as Elves vs. Orcs. Read `rules pkilling`.
TPs	Travel points needed for higher levels

If you have a question try the FAQ's, then ask an Istar, a nearby player, or narrate for help.

Also check help features to learn about skills and other aspects of MUME.

What is MUME?

MUME, Multi-Users in Middle-earth, is a multiplayer text-based online game based upon J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth during the epic wars of the late Third Age between the forces of the Dark Lord and the armies of the Free peoples. MUME is completely at no cost and has been continuously running, expanded, and remastered by a community of volunteers since 1991.

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