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Channels, IC and OOC, are governed by an overarching [[channel rules|set of rules]]. It is a good idea to be familiar with them.
 
Channels, IC and OOC, are governed by an overarching [[channel rules|set of rules]]. It is a good idea to be familiar with them.
  
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==In Character==
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== Basic communication ==
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===Say===
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'''say''' - use the [[say command]] to speak with others in the same room as you, you can {{Mud|say <message>}} to say something to everyone in the room, or even {{Mud|say to <name> <message>}} to say a message to a particular person in the room. The latter syntax works with both players and [[NPC|NPCs]]. The say command is [[In character]].
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This channel is essentially just you and other people speaking to each other in your environment using the [[say command]].
 
  
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===Party===
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'''rsay''' - use the [[rsay command]] to speak in your own racial language. Every race has a language and typically, only members of the same race can speak and understand this same language. The basic usage of it is similar to the [[say command]], where you might {{Mud|rsay <message>}} or {{Mud|rsay to <name> <message>}}. The rsay command is [[In character]].
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This channel allows members of a party to speak to each other via the [[party command]]. You cannot speak on the party channel while in a city, however you can hear what others say on it if they are outside the city.
 
  
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===Guild===
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'''tell''' - the [[tell command]] allows you speak to a person using a remote, private mental link. You can simply {{Mud|tell <name> <message>}} to send them a message, or {{Mud|tell <name> ;<emoted message>}} to emote to them remotely. The tell command is [[In character]].
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Nearly every guild has a channel over which they can communicate with other members of the guild. The channel name is generally the name of the guild, though in the case of a long guild name, it may be abbreviated.
 
  
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===Threshold===
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'''whisper''' - the [[whisper command]] allows you to speak to someone privately who is in the same room with you.  You may {{Mud|whisper <name> <message>}} or {{Mud|whisper <name> ;<emoted message>}}. The whisper command is [[In character]].
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The Threshold channel is the only global, in character channel. Historically, the channel was available to everyone, however, it has since become a tool for announcements by the STEA, justicars, and religions (via proclamations made from within temples).
 
  
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When a ruler or a deity heals or buffs you, you will receive a buff that will expire after one minute. While this buff is active, you will be able to speak on the Threshold channel; generally this is provided to allow thanks and in character praise.
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== Global chat channels ==
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Global chat channels come in both public and restricted varieties. They are global inasmuch as they are accessible nearly anywhere in the game. Some chat channels are [[In character]], while others are [[Out of character]]. Never are they both, however.
  
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===Other===
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These channels require you to be [[Tune command|tuned in]] to speak on.
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Depending on your character, you may receive other IC channels.  
 
  
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==Out of Character==
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=== Usage ===
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The following channels are out of character.  
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To speak on a channel, you simply type {{Mud|<channel name> <message>}}, for example {{Mud|heritage Hello!}}. You may also emote over a channel, using the {{Mud|;}}, such {{Mud|heritage ;smile}}.
  
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===Heritage===
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=== Assistance channels ===
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The [[heritage channel]] exists for newcomers to seek assistance. This channel will function until a player hits level 10, after which they get access to the ooc question channel.
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Where to get help? The following channels are [[Out of character]] and are available to you depending on your level. You can also ask for help on the #question channel in our [https://discord.gg/0rDwGcIiYEueqon1 Discord].
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====Who can access====
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{| class="wikitable"
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* Newcomers
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!Channel/command
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* [[STEA]] personnel
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!Description
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* [[Justicars]]
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* Guildmasters
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|heritage
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* Administration
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|Useful for newcomers to ask questions or seek help. Available until guild level 10.
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|question
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|Useful for anybody after guild level 10 to seek game-related assistance ''from their peers''. Note that admin may or may not be listening or respond here.
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|}
  
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===Question===
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=== In character channels ===
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Once you lose access to heritage, you can ask questions here. Do not ask about ETAs, registrations, or admin related stuff. A more detailed description of the [[question channel]] exists to guide on its usage.
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{| class="wikitable"
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====Who can access====
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!Channel/command
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* Everyone above level 10
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!Description
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|guild (special)
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|Every guild has a channel on which you may speak with other members of your guild. The command to speak on it is the name of your guild.
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|party say
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|When you are in a [[Party system|party]], use this command to speak to the other members of your party. Does not work in cities.
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|threshold
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|This channel is a global in character channel. Be careful not to spam it. 🤗
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|}
  
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===Politics===
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=== Out of character channels ===
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Due to the likely polarizing nature of political discussions, a haven (both for people who want to talk about politics and those who don't) was created. Topics of politics should always take place on this channel. Before you can successfully tune into this channel the first time, you will be asked to agree to the terms of access.
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{| class="wikitable"
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!Channel/command
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====Rules====
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!Description
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The politics channel requires periodic agreement to its rules:
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|sports
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# I '''WILL NOT''' allow any opinions expressed on the politics channel to affect the way I treat people either IC or OOC outside of the politics channel.
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|This channel is for all sports-related discussions.
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# I will make every effort to treat participants with respect and refrain from personal attacks that are not germane to the issues being discussed.
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# If a member of the Administration chooses to participate in a discussion on the politics channel, I understand that they are speaking as an individual member of the Threshold community, and not as an Administrator (unless they state that they have tuned in to deal with an abuse or misuse of the channel). ''I agree that the Administration does not have any duty or responsibility to be any kinder or gentler towards participants on the channel than those participants are towards each other.''
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|trivia
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# I will not use the politics channel to engage in slander, libel, or hate speech. Threshold is not the government, thus there is no such thing as a right to free speech. This rule exists for the benefit of the community.
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|This is a general purpose OOC channel. Absolutely NOTHING related to the game should be discussed here. IC topics are 100% forbidden.
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====Who can access====
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* Registered citizens
 
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===Sports===
 
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If you want to talk sports, this is the channel for you. Discussions on this topic can get pretty heated, and so this channel was created to separate the topic from other general channels.
 
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====Who can access====
 
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* Everyone
 
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===Trivia===
 
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This is a general purpose OOC channel. Absolutely nothing related to the game should be discussed here. In character topics are forbidden.  
 
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====Who can access====
 
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* Everyone
 

Latest revision as of 13:52, 12 June 2022

Channels, IC and OOC, are governed by an overarching set of rules. It is a good idea to be familiar with them.

Basic communication

say - use the say command to speak with others in the same room as you, you can say <message> to say something to everyone in the room, or even say to <name> <message> to say a message to a particular person in the room. The latter syntax works with both players and NPCs. The say command is In character.

rsay - use the rsay command to speak in your own racial language. Every race has a language and typically, only members of the same race can speak and understand this same language. The basic usage of it is similar to the say command, where you might rsay <message> or rsay to <name> <message>. The rsay command is In character.

tell - the tell command allows you speak to a person using a remote, private mental link. You can simply tell <name> <message> to send them a message, or tell <name> ;<emoted message> to emote to them remotely. The tell command is In character.

whisper - the whisper command allows you to speak to someone privately who is in the same room with you. You may whisper <name> <message> or whisper <name> ;<emoted message>. The whisper command is In character.

Global chat channels

Global chat channels come in both public and restricted varieties. They are global inasmuch as they are accessible nearly anywhere in the game. Some chat channels are In character, while others are Out of character. Never are they both, however.

These channels require you to be tuned in to speak on.

Usage

To speak on a channel, you simply type <channel name> <message>, for example heritage Hello!. You may also emote over a channel, using the ;, such heritage ;smile.

Assistance channels

Where to get help? The following channels are Out of character and are available to you depending on your level. You can also ask for help on the #question channel in our Discord.

Channel/command Description
heritage Useful for newcomers to ask questions or seek help. Available until guild level 10.
question Useful for anybody after guild level 10 to seek game-related assistance from their peers. Note that admin may or may not be listening or respond here.

In character channels

Channel/command Description
guild (special) Every guild has a channel on which you may speak with other members of your guild. The command to speak on it is the name of your guild.
party say When you are in a party, use this command to speak to the other members of your party. Does not work in cities.
threshold This channel is a global in character channel. Be careful not to spam it. 🤗

Out of character channels

Channel/command Description
sports This channel is for all sports-related discussions.
trivia This is a general purpose OOC channel. Absolutely NOTHING related to the game should be discussed here. IC topics are 100% forbidden.
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