Connecting
- Connect via browser client
- Connect to jointhesaga.com 1790 using client software
- MUSHClient: http://www.mushclient.com
- SimpleMU: http://simplemu.onlineroleplay.com
- Savitar: http://www.heynow.com/savitar
Creating a Character
First, connect to the MUSH. Then, when you reach the connection screen, type create X Y where X is your character's name and Y is your character's account password. Don't worry: If you decide that the name needs to change later, while in game type @name me=X where X is the new name for the character.
After creating your character, you'll find yourself in the OtherSpace character setup area. This provides your introduction to the game and its systems. Please read the room descriptions and follow the directions provided. Some rooms have objects in them that provide further information. You can type look X where X is the name of the object you're trying to look at in the room.
Early in the process, you'll be informed about the various races that are open for applications. Be advised that it might be more beneficial for a totally new OtherSpace player to consider a rifted-in human. In our game, humans from all eras of Earth history before the present day are being thrown through cerulean time-space rifts and dropped on Comorro Station. Taking this option means you don't need to know all the evolving lore of the game to get started.
Once you've finished the introduction, follow the instructions through chargen.
After you've completed the chargen (character creation rooms), you'll want to set a description for yourself and submit a biography. To set a description, type:
@desc me=(text)
Players will see your description when they look your name. More on commands
Biographies are submitted using our +str system (+str/help). We try to respond to biography submissions with 48 hours after they are received. The biography must be at least 250 words for approval and, if it's accepted, your character will become an official part of the ongoing OtherSpace saga. Research the race you've chosen and their respective home planets to help with your submission. It's highly recommended that you visit the links below, as they'll help greatly with your bio approval.
- %T is for Tab
- %R is for Return/Linebreak
When you're ready to submit your biography, type +str/help for a step-by-step submission.
+str Biography/(subject)=(your biography)
While you're waiting for approval you can explore the grid, just be sure to set a description first. Before you wander about, it's a good idea to check out the Useful Commands article. Once accepted you may set up a wiki page for your character.
Setting Up Your +Sheet
Most new characters receive about 200 Saga Points to spend on skills after approval.
This may not be enough to get all that you think your character ought to have right off the bat, but it should provide a good start. Don't worry: If you're active, you'll have opportunities to earn plenty of points down the road.
Type +sinfo for the main menu of the skill system. Type +skills to see the various categories. Type +skills X where X is the chosen category to see the list of skills under that category. Type +sinfo X where X is the chosen skill to see information about what a skill does, what prerequisites it might have, and how much it will cost to raise it.
If you type +sheet you'll see your basic attribute and skill setup, along with any Gifts, Faults, or Quirks that are native to the race you're playing. Want to spend some SP improving skills? Use the +raise X to Y command, where X is the attribute name and Y is the level.
A more detailed skill guide can be found here.
Prefab Characters
Don't want to hassle with a biography? Consider applying for one of our prefab roles. To see if any are available, visit http://www.jointhesaga.com/getstarted.html
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