Newbie Tips

A few suggestions for things you might want to do when starting out on Turf. If you have anything to add, let us know.

• On getting started, the first thing you should do is configure the system to your preferred tastes. 'Help configuring' and 'help config' should help you to do this. Your configuration determines how brief or verbose the game is, whether the text is 'padded out' with blank lines, whether you receive highlighting, and other game preferences, as well as containing some technical bits about telnet ga signals.
• Ok, at this stage you might you want to read 'help novice', a small help text tailored for the beginner. If you are an experienced Mud player, you might want to give this a miss, although you have nothing to lose by quickly casting your eye over the contents.
• Now you should be ready to get started. The first useful command to get to grips with is 'wimpy'. This command allows automatic fleeing from combat, when your hit points fall below the number you specify. This is always useful, especially if you are suffering lag.
• On Turf interacting with the mobiles is central to the game. This is usually done by speaking with, listening to, or bartering with them.
• If you need food in the College area, look for Cath, she helps needy people with food and beverage.
• Objects are also important, especially later on when questing becomes important, so get used to examining objects early on.
• Use the commands 'consider' (on mobiles) and 'compare' (on objects) to judge how powerful they are.
• Turf Tips
  • Don't fight the tutor or the professor.
  • Eat and drink regularly - being hungry or thirsty affects the rate at which you recover after combat.
  • Eat the bits you hack off your enemies.
  • Try to get as much armour as you can.
  • Read 'help abbreviation' and get familiar with the abbreviations you can use.
  • Spellcasters should read 'help cast'.
• Most important : If you have a question, try the help text. Turf prides itself on the completeness of its help text, and hopes it is intuitive to use. If you ever think anything is missing from the help texts, please alert an immortal.