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Section 1: The Basics

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	==Section 1: The Basics==		==Section 1: The Basics==
	If you are reading this, then it would seem you’ve found The Final Challenge mud. If you’re new to MUDs in general, this guide may be slightly confusing for a little while. Bear with it, make a few new characters, and all will fall into place. The first thing you’ll need is a MUD Client. There are literally hundreds of these programs floating around on the Web. One of the most popular, if not THE most popular by far, is Zugg’s Mud Client (zMUD). You can download it from http://www.zuggsoft.com. Other popular clients include TinTin, WinTin, and good ol’ Telnet. MUD itself stands for Multi-User Dimension/Dungeon/Dialogue. TFC is all of these. This guide has been created to aid newbies like yourself in navigating the obstacles surrounding reaching higher levels on TFC, and avoiding the player-killers while doing so. ~~If you have ANY questions, comments or ideas, please email Solaron of Fate at: grantsd@hotmail.com.~~ Let’s get to the basics then. The Final Challenge website also has a newbie site set up for some more in-depth basics. That site is: http://mud.finalchallenge.net/tfc/help/index.shtml		If you are reading this, then it would seem you’ve found The Final Challenge mud. If you’re new to MUDs in general, this guide may be slightly confusing for a little while. Bear with it, make a few new characters, and all will fall into place. The first thing you’ll need is a MUD Client. There are literally hundreds of these programs floating around on the Web. One of the most popular, if not THE most popular by far, is Zugg’s Mud Client (zMUD). You can download it from http://www.zuggsoft.com. Other popular clients include TinTin, WinTin, and good ol’ Telnet. MUD itself stands for Multi-User Dimension/Dungeon/Dialogue. TFC is all of these. This guide has been created to aid newbies like yourself in navigating the obstacles surrounding reaching higher levels on TFC, and avoiding the player-killers while doing so. <BR>
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			Let’s get to the basics then. The Final Challenge website also has a newbie site set up for some more in-depth basics. That site is: http://mud.finalchallenge.net/tfc/help/index.shtml

	===Section 1.1: Character Creation===		===Section 1.1: Character Creation===
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	As mentioned above, different races are good at different things. Viewing a help file on a race will tell you how they rank with each attribute. (HELP <racename>)		As mentioned above, different races are good at different things. Viewing a help file on a race will tell you how they rank with each attribute. (HELP <racename>)


	==Section 2: Player Killing==		==Section 2: Player Killing==
	Player killing is an integral part of TFC. Player loyalty is divided into "followings" on TFC. Followings are led by Immortals. The Immortals themselves each once was Mortal and worshiped an Immortal in turn. The followings are divided into alignments, just as in many role-playing games. The alignments are:		Player killing is an integral part of TFC. Player loyalty is divided into "followings" on TFC. Followings are led by Immortals. The Immortals themselves each once was Mortal and worshiped an Immortal in turn. The followings are divided into alignments, just as in many role-playing games. The alignments are:

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Section 1.3: Basic Commands: link to potions page.

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	'''DRINK:''' This command makes your character drink the item targeted.		'''DRINK:''' This command makes your character drink the item targeted.

	'''QUAFF:''' This command makes your character ‘quaff’ or drink the ~~potion~~ targeted.		'''QUAFF:''' This command makes your character ‘quaff’ or drink the '''[[Potion]]''' targeted.

	'''[[Help\|HELP]]:''' Brings up the help file on the word. (help newbie)		'''[[Help\|HELP]]:''' Brings up the help file on the word. (help newbie)

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Section 4.3: What is the Damage Cap? What is OldDam?

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	===Section 4.3: What is the Damage Cap? What is OldDam?===		===Section 4.3: What is the Damage Cap? What is OldDam?===

	Due to some very powerful players getting a rare one-hit kill or two, the Creators decided that there should be a limit to the power a mere mortal can accrue. The damage cap is put in place to protect innocent people from PKs. There is NO damage cap if a person attacks you unjustly – you will hit them for the amount of damage your equipment rates. A single class warrior has the highest damage cap, while any other single class has the lowest.		Damage Cap: Due to some very powerful players getting a rare one-hit kill or two, the Creators decided that there should be a limit to the power a mere mortal can accrue. The damage cap is put in place to protect innocent people from PKs. There is NO damage cap if a person attacks you unjustly – you will hit them for the amount of damage your equipment rates. A single class warrior has the highest damage cap, while any other single class has the lowest.

	Olddam vs. Newdam:		Olddam vs. Newdam: For an actual representation of damage worn to damage done, use olddam. It uses the amount of damage you wear to give you the damage adjectives. Newdam uses level, hp’s, etc. (Thus, you’ll see ANNIHILATE vs. a beggar but scratches to a dragon. Not very helpful.)

	For an actual representation of damage worn to damage done, use olddam. It uses the amount of damage you wear to give you the damage adjectives. Newdam uses level, hp’s, etc. (Thus, you’ll see ANNIHILATE vs. a beggar but scratches to a dragon. Not very helpful.)

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Section 4.1: Vortex

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	===Section 4.1: Vortex===		===Section 4.1: Vortex===

	The Vortex, created long ago by the Master of the Vortex, now nearly an Immortal in his own right, bypasses the Prime Material Plane to allow you to walk incredible distances in short periods of time. You must be level 11 and have at least half of your movement before the Vortex Master will grant you access. A list of the exits can be found [[The Vortex\|here]].		The Vortex, created long ago by the Master of the Vortex, now nearly an Immortal in his own right, bypasses the Prime Material Plane to allow you to walk incredible distances in short periods of time. You must be level 11 and have at least half of your movement before the Vortex Master will grant you access. A list of the exits can be found '''[[The Vortex\|here]]'''.


	===Section 4.2: Algenara Quest===		===Section 4.2: Algenara Quest===

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	==Section 4: Miscellaneous Items==		==Section 4: Miscellaneous Items==

	Any items that don’t fit in the above sections will go here. Once again, I must stress, any ideas, comments, changes, additions, PLEASE email me at grantsd@hotmail.com ~~or post a note to Solaron online~~.		Any items that don’t fit in the above sections will go here. Once again, I must stress, any ideas, comments, changes, additions, PLEASE email me at grantsd@hotmail.com.

	===Section 4.1: Vortex===		===Section 4.1: Vortex===

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Section 3: Multi-Classing

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	chosen class.		chosen class.




	===Section 3.1: Benefits and Penalties===		===Section 3.1: Benefits and Penalties===

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Section 2: Player Killing

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Section 1.5: Mobiles and Levelling

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	A mobile, or more affectionately known as a ‘mob’, is basically just what the name implies. A "mobile" piece of code. It takes the form of any monster you can imagine, and can move, act, speak, and kill like the creature. Any creature that is NOT a player-character is a MOB. Currently, the fastest way to gain experience on TFC is by killing mobiles for experience, just as in Dungeons and Dragons and other role-playing games. Depending on how tough they are (See the Con command), mobiles give differing amounts of experience. The current xp cap is 200xp per mob.		A mobile, or more affectionately known as a ‘mob’, is basically just what the name implies. A "mobile" piece of code. It takes the form of any monster you can imagine, and can move, act, speak, and kill like the creature. Any creature that is NOT a player-character is a MOB. Currently, the fastest way to gain experience on TFC is by killing mobiles for experience, just as in Dungeons and Dragons and other role-playing games. Depending on how tough they are (See the Con command), mobiles give differing amounts of experience. The current xp cap is 200xp per mob.

	Your first level, you will want to stay in the Arena. Kill the things wandering in the main coliseum area (gladiators, trainees, bum, boars, etc). Once you level and feel more comfortable, go to the outer areas into the stands and kill spectators and avid fans. Once you feel you have mastered the skills needed and can handle the challenge, grab a friend and travel beneath the surface of the Arena, into Llehiebwen, a land of minor demons and nightmares. (Yes, that’s newbiehell spelled backwards).		Your first level, you will want to stay in the '''[[The Combat Arena]]'''. Kill the things wandering in the main coliseum area (gladiators, trainees, bum, boars, etc). Once you level and feel more comfortable, go to the outer areas into the stands and kill spectators and avid fans. Once you feel you have mastered the skills needed and can handle the challenge, grab a friend and travel beneath the surface of the Arena, into Llehiebwen, a land of minor demons and nightmares. (Yes, that’s newbiehell spelled backwards).

	When you level, you get hit points, mana, moves, pracs, and if you’re lucky, a train.		When you level, you get hit points, mana, moves, pracs, and if you’re lucky, a train.

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Section 1.4: Items and Levelling

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	Equipment in the Final Challenge is unique from that of other Realms. Magic is inherent in the world, with the smiths of olden times able to freely create and distribute items, from items of token magic to ward off evil to artifacts of powerful magic to slay dragons. Monsters, NPCs and PCs of the Realm find these items occasionally. Perhaps a city-dweller found them in his family’s attic, from centuries before, or during an excavation, or perhaps it has been newly created. All that matters is that, in game terms, the placement of magical items is random. Putting two adjectives together with a noun basically creates random items. For example: the shiny gray amulet, the simple golden ring. These items are both random. The magic they contain is random. They could be found on a level 1 monster, or a level 30 Magic User. The only way to find out what these items do is by having a mage cast the "Identify" or "Improved Identify" spell on them. The affects can be good or bad. Here is an example of a mages "mark" ability, which places an items affect on the "exam" description of the item:		Equipment in the Final Challenge is unique from that of other Realms. Magic is inherent in the world, with the smiths of olden times able to freely create and distribute items, from items of token magic to ward off evil to artifacts of powerful magic to slay dragons. Monsters, NPCs and PCs of the Realm find these items occasionally. Perhaps a city-dweller found them in his family’s attic, from centuries before, or during an excavation, or perhaps it has been newly created. All that matters is that, in game terms, the placement of magical items is random. Putting two adjectives together with a noun basically creates random items. For example: the shiny gray amulet, the simple golden ring. These items are both random. The magic they contain is random. They could be found on a level 1 monster, or a level 30 Magic User. The only way to find out what these items do is by having a mage cast the "Identify" or "Improved Identify" spell on them. The affects can be good or bad. Here is an example of a mages "mark" ability, which places an items affect on the "exam" description of the item:
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	>"exam breastplate"		>"exam breastplate"<BR>
	>A mithril breastplate is here.		>A mithril breastplate is here.<BR>
	>You see the following faint symbols: [AEm\|AC 10 dmg(3) ]		>You see the following faint symbols: [AEm\|AC 10 dmg(3) ]<BR>
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	This means that the mithril breastplate is Anti-Evil (AE), Magic (m), has an Armor Class of 10 (AC 10) and affects your damage roll by 3 (dmg3).		This means that the mithril breastplate is Anti-Evil (AE), Magic (m), has an Armor Class of 10 (AC 10) and affects your damage roll by 3 (dmg3).

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	==Section 2: Player Killing==		==Section 2: Player Killing==
	Player killing is an integral part of TFC. Player loyalty is divided into "followings" on TFC. Followings are led by Immortals. The Immortals themselves each once was Mortal and worshiped an Immortal in turn. The followings are divided into alignments, just as in many role-playing games. The alignments are:		Player killing is an integral part of TFC. Player loyalty is divided into "followings" on TFC. Followings are led by Immortals. The Immortals themselves each once was Mortal and worshiped an Immortal in turn. The followings are divided into alignments, just as in many role-playing games. The alignments are:
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	Lawful Good - Lawful Neutral - Lawful Evil		Lawful Good - Lawful Neutral - Lawful Evil<BR>
	Neutral Good - Neutral Neutral - Neutral Evil		Neutral Good - Neutral Neutral - Neutral Evil<BR>
	Chaotic Good - Chaotic Neutral - Chaotic Evil		Chaotic Good - Chaotic Neutral - Chaotic Evil<BR>
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	Each alignment has their own aura, when viewed through the ‘True Seeing’ spell, or one of the various ‘detect alignment’ spells. Each alignment has rules that bind them, and ways to influence how they act. The first thing to remember is that this is a game! People will act evil, noble, chaotic, wild, and just outright stupid sometimes. Sometimes they’re role-playing, sometimes they’re not. Whatever the matter, it is a game. Treat it as such.		Each alignment has their own aura, when viewed through the ‘True Seeing’ spell, or one of the various ‘detect alignment’ spells. Each alignment has rules that bind them, and ways to influence how they act. The first thing to remember is that this is a game! People will act evil, noble, chaotic, wild, and just outright stupid sometimes. Sometimes they’re role-playing, sometimes they’re not. Whatever the matter, it is a game. Treat it as such.

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	===Section 2.2: The "Anti-Pk" Kit===		===Section 2.2: The "Anti-Pk" Kit===
	I have some basic tactics and strategies to avoid PK, along with what I call an "anti-pk" kit. Everyone should attempt to create one of these. First thing you need, more than you will ever know, is a good client. Please try one of the ones I listed previously. Create Triggers. Triggers will SAVE YOUR LIFE. When summoned, a Cleric has lag. If you have a trigger set, you can automatically quaff a recall. Something else that is nice is a teleport potion~~. Some people can make teleport potions, although many of the old places have been shut down. They also pop randomly. Teleport potions do NOT fail in battle~~. You basically take a gamble and agree to be teleported randomly ANYWHERE in return for being taken out of battle. It’s a good choice. Always keep at least 5 teleports on you at all times. Always keep at least 5 recall potions on you at all time. Glowing potions cure blindness. You can see them when blind. Always keep at least 3 of them on you at all time, even if you can cure blindness. One of the most important things to remember:		I have some basic tactics and strategies to avoid PK, along with what I call an "anti-pk" kit. Everyone should attempt to create one of these. First thing you need, more than you will ever know, is a good client. Please try one of the ones I listed previously. Create Triggers. Triggers will SAVE YOUR LIFE. When summoned, a Cleric has lag. If you have a trigger set, you can automatically quaff a recall. Something else that is nice is a teleport potion. You basically take a gamble and agree to be teleported randomly ANYWHERE in return for being taken out of battle. It’s a good choice. Always keep at least 5 teleports on you at all times. Always keep at least 5 recall potions on you at all time. Glowing potions will cure blindness. You can see them when blind. Always keep at least 3 of them on you at all time, even if you can cure blindness. One of the most important things to remember:

	If attacked, flee.		'''If attacked, flee.'''

	That’s it. Simple. A ~~pker~~ who attacks usually has the advantage. Flee and live to fight another day. I suggest taking a bag, or even better a wwp baldric, and putting in a few recalls, a few ~~teles~~ and a glowing. Keep a glowing in your inventory at all times, along with the tele’s and recalls. That’s all you need in the beginning. As you level, you may decide you want passdoor vials, or heal potions. Those are your decisions.		That’s it. Simple. A pk'er who attacks usually has the advantage. Flee and live to fight another day. I suggest taking a bag, or even better a wwp baldric, and putting in a few recalls, a few teleports and a glowing. Keep a glowing in your inventory at all times, along with the tele’s and recalls. That’s all you need in the beginning. As you level, you may decide you want passdoor vials, or heal potions. Those are your decisions.

	In finality, as you level more and cleverer ~~Pkers~~ will attack you. If you believe a ~~pker~~ may be on, go to the Magistrate on Mount Knowledge. Attempt to ~~bounty~~ that person. If he/she is on, the Magistrate can see him. (This includes through all invis, darkness, etc.)		In finality, as you level more and cleverer Pk'ers will attack you. If you believe a pk'er may be on, go to the Magistrate on Mount Knowledge. Attempt to '''[[Bounty]]''' that person. If he/she is on, the Magistrate can see him. (This includes through all invis, darkness, etc.)

	===Section 2.3: Debt, Justification and You===		===Section 2.3: Debt, Justification and You===