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The Lost Lands
Fantasy Adventure Game
GAME COMMANDS
Written By:
David A. Cooke
This command listing demonstrates shows the normal way to enter commands
to The Lost Lands. Please understand, The Lost Lands will understand a
normal sentence, "LOOK AT THE MERCHANT" is just as valid as "LOOK MERCHANT."
This listing will be updated whenever a new command has been implemented.
There are currently over 50 commands.
Game Environment Control Commands:
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
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PROMPT - Toggles Regular or Extended Prompt
SHORT - Toggles Short/Long Description Mode
TIME - Displays time left on the system.
HELP - Displays this file.
VERSION - Displays current version of the game.
QUIT - Exits the game. This command leaves your character on
the map to defend his/her self from any other players.
For a "safe" night sleep on quitting, see the "RENT"
command.
Character Display Commands:
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
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HP - Displays current hit points.
SPELLS - Displays currently know spells.
STAM - Displays current hit points.
STAT - Displays current weapons and armor worn.
EXP - Displays current and needed experience.
INV - Displays an inventory of your items.
CHAR - Displays a character sheet with attributes.
GOLD - Displays character's current gold.
BALANCE - Displays bank account balance (only at a bank). (1)
Character Movement/Manipulation Commands:
The symbol <item> means any item found on the ground, in your pack, or
being worn by your character. Example, DRINK THE BALM will make your
character drink a healing balm, provided he has one in his pack.
The symbol <$> means an amount of gold coins. Example, DROP 25 GOLD would
drop 25 coins.
The symbol <tag> means the Target, or the name of any creature. Example,
LOOK AT SKELETON will give a description of the skeleton.
The symbol <object> indicates a thing, such as a picture, a bookcase, or
some other solid object in a room (like a Chest). Example, GO THROUGH
THE WINDOW.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
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N,S,E,W,U,D - Six Directional commands that move a character
in the given direction (i.e. N for North,
S for South, etc.).
GO <object> - Enters an <object>, such as a door.
LOCK <object> - Lock an <object>, such as a door or chest.
UNLOCK <object> - Unlock an <object>, such as a door or chest.
LOOK - Re-describe the current room.
LOOK <tag> - Look at <tag>.
READ <item> - Read a book, scroll or something in the room.
DRINK <item> - Drink <item>.
EAT <item> - Eat <item>.
SEARCH - Search for a secret door or concealed passageway.
SURRENDER - Surrender to the authorities.
USE <item> - Use a magic <item>'s spell on yourself.
USE <item> ON <tag> - Use a magic <item>'s spell on an creature.
WIELD <item> - Ready a weapon or shield.
WEAR <item> - Wear armor, helmet or jewelry.
REMOVE <item> - Remove something your wearing.
(armor, shield, weapon, helmet, etc.)
HIDE - Hide in the current area.
UNHIDE - Reveal your position.
TAKE <item> - Take an <item> from the ground.
TAKE <item> FROM <object> - Take an <item> from <object>.
DROP <item> - Drop an <item> to the ground.
DROP <$> GOLD - Drop gold onto the ground.
REST - Rest in the current area.
Guild Leader Commands:
SIT - Sit at an unoccupied Guild Throne. Any
player may do this to become a Guild Leader.
TITHE - Collect your daily tax. After you execute this
command you will not be able to play till the
next day. (An alternative to QUIT).
LIST MEMBERS - Displays the list of the current members of
your guild.
Inter-Player Commands:
The symbol <item> means any item found on the ground, in your pack, or
being worn by your character. Example, DRINK THE BALM will make your
character drink a healing balm, provided he has one in his pack.
The symbol <$> means an amount of gold coins. Example, DROP 25 GOLD would
drop 25 coins.
The symbol <player> means the name of a PLAYER in the same room or staying
at an Inn. The name must be completely entered, that is, THE FALCON must
be completely entered instead of an abbreviation such as THE FAL.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
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GIVE <item> TO <player> - Give an <item> to some other player in
the same room (or in an Inn).
GIVE <$> GOLD TO <player> - Give some gold to some other player in the
same room.
CHALLENGE <player> - Challenge a player to non-lethal combat. The
player must be at or in an Inn.
LIST ROSTER - Lists the players available for challenge, at
an Inn only.
WRITE BULLETIN - Write a bulletin at a Tavern for other players
to read.
TALK <player> - Talk to another Player Character. (3)
Character Combat Commands:
The symbol <tag> means the Target, or the name of any creature.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
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FEINT <tag> - Feint an opponent in order to confuse them.
CIRCLE <tag> - Circle an opponent in order to confuse. (Fighter Only)
STUN <tag> - Stun an opponent. (Monk Only)
KILL <tag> - Attack a creature.
THRUST <tag> - Vital Attack a creature.
BACKSTAB <tag>- Backstab a creature. Must be hidden first. (Thief/Ninja Only)
PUMP - Get your characters adrenalin running. (Fighter Only)
SUICIDE - Kill yourself; If life just isn't worth living anymore.
Other Commands:
The symbol <$> means an amount of gold coins. Example, DONATE 325 would
donate 325 coins to the temple.
The symbol <spell> means the name of a spell. The spell name is subject
to the Abbreviation Naming Rules as specified in the The Lost Lands Primer.
Example, CAST SHIELD+1 would enchant the shield currently worn by +1,
or CAST ICE-STORM AT SKELETON would cast the dreaded ICE-STORM spell at
the skeleton.
LIST - View the items in a shop's inventory.
SELL <item> - Sell an item from your inventory to a shop.
BUY <item> - Buy an item from a shop.
STEAL <item> - Attempt to steal from a shop.
CAST <spell> - Cast a spell.
CAST <spell> AT <tag> - Cast a spell at something.
LAY - Lay-on-hands. (Paladin Only)
DONATE <$> - Donate to a temple. (Or Join a Religious Order).
DESECRATE - Desecrate a temple.
WITHDRAW <$> - Withdraw money from the bank. (1)
DEPOSIT <$> - Deposit money in the bank. (1)
TRAIN - Train for next level. (2)
RENT - Rent a room at an inn for a safe night of rest.
This command also quits your character from the
game, but your character is not on the map during
the interval between playing times. You also
may sign up for being a defender in any challenge
arena matches that may happen.
NOTES:
(1) Bank commands only work in a Registered Copy.
(2) The TRAIN command only works until 3rd level in UNREGISTERED
copies of the game. In addition, you can only gain up to 6001
experience points in the unregistered version.
(3) You may leave a message to a player staying at an Inn by talking to
the Innkeeper.