Basic Commands
From your initial steps on the Path of Knowledge, to navigating the wider world of Alyria, these commands will be your toolset. Whether you're questing, training for battle, or simply exploring, this guide will teach you to interact, seek information, express emotions, and travel confidently within Alyria.
COMMANDS
commands - display a list of all active commands
COMMANDS will display a list of all active, acceptable commands for use in the game. Help may be obtained on most commands by entering 'HELP <command name>' at the prompt. A list of 'social' commands (emotes) may be viewed by typing SOCIALS.
adventurer's guide via - basic and informational commands
adventurer's guide via - basic and informational commands
Interacting With the Game
These are the basic commands you will need to get started in the world of
Alyria. Most commands have a lot more functionality than is shown in this
brief list. Common abbreviations for the commands are specified in
parentheses to the right of the command itself.
To see an entire list of available commands at your character level, type
'commands' within the game.
Informational Commands
These commands will tell you more about your character, other characters,
and the world around you.
help: Materia Magica has an extensive help database and many
questions may be answered by typing HELP <topic>. Help train will
give the max statistics for each race, HELP <race name> and HELP
<class> will give an overview of each race and class.
look: Tells you about the room or area that you are currently in. You
can also look at other characters, look at objects, look inside
objects, and look in a specific direction to see what's in the
adjoining area. This command can be shortened to (l).
skills: The SKILLS command is used to display your character's list of
available proficiencies or spells.
who: The WHO command is used to display a list of players that are
currently active and online.
where: This command will report a list of nearby players and their
specific locations, based on their proximity to you.
score: This command displays a complete list of information regarding
your character, such as attributes, spell comprehension, number of
kills, experience points, etc.
affect: The AFFECT command will display a list of spells or conditions
with which you are currently affected, as well as applicable
durations. This command can be shortened to (aff).
set: SET lets you turn in-game environment settings ON or OFF. These
settings can be used to customize what you see in the game, among
other things.
socials: The SOCIALS command displays a list of the several hundred
"actions" or "emotions" that you can use to show how you feel to
other players. To create your own socials, emote <description>.
commands: Displays a list of commands that are available at your character's
current level of experience.
levels: Command that lists how many experience points your character needs
in order to advance through the levels in his class.
time: Displays the current Alyrian time, game time, phases of the twin
moons Trigael and Marabah, as well as other information. If you do
not have a clock or watch in your possession you will see an
approximation of the current Alyrian time.
weather: Displays the weather conditions for your current location, if you
are outdoors.
gold: Lets you view the amount of gold you have on hand, and in any bank
accounts. This command may be shortened to ($).
description: This command allows you to change the descriptive text shown when
other people see your character in the game. When they view you
using the 'LOOK' command, they will see the description you enter.
This command may be shortened to (desc).
title: Title sets the phrase that immediately follows your name when
people LOOK in the same room as you. You can check your title by
typing SCORE.
channels: Materia Magica has several global and semi-global communication
methods that you can activate or deactivate based on your current
desires. Using the CHANNELS command, you can set the channels that
you wish to see displayed in the game.
survey: With the SURVEY command, you will examine the area for familiar
landmarks to determine your current location.
scan: Closely examine what lies beyond all exits from a location.
notify: Notify is a feature that allows you to track the comings and
goings of your friends - when they log in to the game, when they
log out, etc.
Adventurer's guide vib - movement related commands
adventurer's guide vib - movement related commands
Movement-Related Commands
These commands will let you move around in the world of Alyria, as well as
other movement-related actions. For general information on moving in the
world of Alyria, see HELP MOVEMENT.
north (n) Moves your character north, if an exit exists in that direction.
south (s) Moves your character south, if an exit exists in that direction.
east (e) Moves your character east, if an exit exists in that direction.
west (w) Moves your character west, if an exit exists in that direction.
northwest (nw) Moves your character northwest, if an exit exists in that direction.
northeast (ne) Moves your character northeast, if an exit exists in that direction.
southwest (sw) Moves your character southwest, if an exit exists in that direction.
southeast (se) Moves your character southeast, if an exit exists in that direction.
up (u) Moves your character up, if an exit exists in that direction.
down (d) Moves your character down, if an exit exists in that direction.
enter Lets your character enter a special exit item, such as a portal.
recall RECALL lets your character return instantly to your home, or
nearest recall point (usually a SAFE location). This command is useful
if you become lost. Typing RECALL LIST will show you the nearest
recall point.
sleep Lets you sleep on the ground, or on an item, such as a travel cot.
wake If you are asleep, WAKE will cause you to awaken. You can also
use WAKE to wake another sleeping player.
stand Causes you to stand up if you are resting or sitting. You can also
stand on an item, such as a platform or carpet.
sit Lets you sit on the ground, or on an item, such as a chair.
rest Lets you rest on the ground, or on an item, such as a chair or bed.
search Searches the room for hidden items. You may have to search multiple
times to find hidden items, depending on how well they are obscured.
hide Hide in the shadows so that you cannot be detected, or hide an item
at your current location.
dig Dig up ground at a location to look for a buried item or door. You
will need a spade to dig, and if the ground is hard enough, a
pick-axe as well.
bury Bury an item in the ground using a spade. If the ground is hard,
the job may require a pick-axe as well.
adventurer's guide vic - communication commands
adventurer's guide vic - communication commands
Communication Commands
These commands enable you to communicate with other characters (both NPC and
PCs) around you.
pray If you are stuck and need help, pray will send a message to
any Immortals who may be online.
tell Sends a message to a specific character, privately.
reply Sends a message to the last character to send you a tell.
say Sends a message to your current room, and everyone within that room.
sayto Sends a message to your current room, but directs it to a
specific character within the room.
whisper Sends a private message to a character in your current room.
yell Sends a message to everyone in your area / general vicinity.
shout Sends a message to everyone in your area / general vicinity.
SHOUT has a greater range than YELL.
dream If you are sleeping, you can use the DREAM channel. Dream
sends a message to other sleeping PCs.
clantalk / ct As a novice you will be automatically enrolled in the Novice
Clan, which is a group of novice adventurers (some more novice
than others) who can use CLANTALK to communicate and assist
each other in learning the game.
auction Auctioning is a way to sell items to other players globally,
regardless of their location in the world. Anyone may bid on any
item being auctioned if they have enough money. Auction is
available to players level 20 and higher.
adventurer's guide vid - general commands
adventurer's guide vid - general commands
General Commands
These are general commands with which every Adventurer should be familiar.
alias Using the alias command, you may create a synonym for a longer
legitimate command, and then use the shortened version
instead of the full version.
chat Materia Magica has a special chat room feature. These rooms
allow people who want a break from playing the game, or who just
want to chat in a fantasy role-playing setting, a place to do so
without fear of evil sorcerers, insane shopkeepers, and the like.
train Through use of the TRAIN command, you can increase the
attributes (strength, intelligence, etc.) or vital statistics
(hit points, spell points, stamina) on your character, thus
increasing their effectiveness.
practice The PRACTICE command allows you to train a skill (proficiency
or spell) and increase your knowledge of it. It is different from
the TRAIN command in that you are not learning about a general
attribute or a vital statistic, but about something more specific.
shop Through your travels in Alyria you will come across many
merchants seeking to sell you goods and services, or buy goods
from you. You can buy many different types of goods and services
from shopkeepers, such as weapons, magical spells, horses, pets,
etc. - all using the SHOP command in the presence of a shopkeeper.
quest The QUEST command allows you to undertake and manage quests. The
members of the Council of Seven - the Lords and Ladies of Alyria
- will allow you to undertake quests in order to gain special
points called 'quest points', as well as other rewards, such as
practices, gold, experience, and special items. Quest points can
additionally be saved up and used at any quest master to purchase
specially-enchanted items.
class Once a player reaches level 60 in their current class, the
option to change classes is available. Classes are changed by
collecting and providing desired gemstones - black tourmalines
- to a local Lord (such as Lord Agrippa). The CLASS command,
when used in the presence of a local Lord, allows you to deposit
gemstones with them, view your multiclass gemstone account, as
well as change classes when you are ready.
shift Faerie characters - those of the Fey and Sidhe races - have
the ability to shift shape due to their magical natures. The
SHIFT command allows the faerie to change shapes for a limited
amount of time and can only be done at night.
quit This command allows you to exit the game safely and saves
your character for later return. While you do not have to use
this command to have your items saved, it is recommended as
if there are items that will not persist or that you cannot
take with you (items that are greatly out of your level range,
and some special items) you will be informed. You do not have
to be in a special location to quit and save in Materia Magica.