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TURQ2: Reorganization for better walkthrough flow and modernization of some information. Increased F2P/subscriber differences including holding room since that is a common question on Discord.

2025-07-16T04:19:36Z

Reorganization for better walkthrough flow and modernization of some information. Increased F2P/subscriber differences including holding room since that is a common question on Discord.

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ERICA: Added link to role-playing resources

2021-04-01T05:27:18Z

Added link to role-playing resources

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			* [[Roleplaying resources and community connections]]
	* [[Post:Set It and (Don't!) Forget It! - 10/27/2011 - 21:14]] - collection of settings you can apply for role-playing purposes		* [[Post:Set It and (Don't!) Forget It! - 10/27/2011 - 21:14\|'Set It and (Don't) Forget It']] - collection of settings you can apply for role-playing purposes

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ERICA: Added link to Set It and (Don't) Forget It

2021-04-01T05:24:25Z

Added link to Set It and (Don't) Forget It

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	==Finding More Help==		==Finding More Help==
	Finding your community and additional IC (in character) and OOC (out of character) help is much more easier now. You can join the DR [[Discord]] at any time.		Finding your community and additional IC (in character) and OOC (out of character) help is much more easier now. You can join the DR [[Discord]] at any time.

			==See Also==
			* [[Post:Set It and (Don't!) Forget It! - 10/27/2011 - 21:14]] - collection of settings you can apply for role-playing purposes

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MOTHRA: /* Gear */

2020-08-16T03:19:17Z

Gear

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	Now that you've wandered around and probably gotten thoroughly lost, it's time to learn a great command for getting around town, the [[Dir_command\|DIRECTION]] command (abbreviated DIR). This will allow you to easily navigate to where you need to go.		Now that you've wandered around and probably gotten thoroughly lost, it's time to learn a great command for getting around town, the [[Dir_command\|DIRECTION]] command (abbreviated DIR). This will allow you to easily navigate to where you need to go.

	Next order of business; obtain a shield. To accomplish this you can use DIRection ARMOR and follow the cues. Once you make it to the shop, you can SHOP to see which surfaces have items for sale and SHOP [SURFACE] to see what is for sale on each surface. You can also use the [[Wealth_command\|WEALTH]] command to see how much money you have. In Crossing, you can get a {{ilink\|s\|metal target shield}} from [[Tembeg%27s_Armory\|Tembeg's Armory]].		Next order of business; obtain a shield. To accomplish this you can use DIRection ARMOR and follow the cues. Once you make it to the shop, you can SHOP to see which surfaces have items for sale and SHOP [SURFACE] to see what is for sale on each surface. You can also use the [[Wealth_command\|WEALTH]] command to see how much money you have. In Crossing, you can get a {{ilink\|s\|metal target shield}} from [[Tembeg%27s_Armory\|Tembeg's Armory]]. Some shops use different syntax to make purchases. If SHOP isn't working, try ORDER or READ CATALOG or READ MENU. A shop's elanthipedia page may also list the specific syntax it uses.

	A shield is your first priority, and then if you have extra money you will want to purchase the remaining pieces of armor for your head, eyes, neck, chest, abdomen, back, and legs. The shop you purchased a shield from will have these items. (Note: if you purchase the "helm," it will likely not cover the eyes. You will need to add a mask, or just purchase a balaclava or cowl instead for full coverage.)		A shield is your first priority, and then if you have extra money you will want to purchase the remaining pieces of armor for your head, eyes, neck, chest, abdomen, back, and legs. The shop you purchased a shield from will have these items. (Note: if you purchase the "helm," it will likely not cover the eyes. You will need to add a mask, or just purchase a balaclava or cowl instead for full coverage.)

SPICYDIAPSID at 21:52, 30 June 2020

2020-06-30T21:52:00Z

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	: If something breaks drastically, like you end up in a room with no description, or your spell is creating gold coins out of nothing, use the {{com\|report}} command. This is the 911 call for GM help, so use it sparingly. Generally if you're wondering if you should use it, {{tt\|assist}} is the better route.		: If something breaks drastically, like you end up in a room with no description, or your spell is creating gold coins out of nothing, use the {{com\|report}} command. This is the 911 call for GM help, so use it sparingly. Generally if you're wondering if you should use it, {{tt\|assist}} is the better route.

			==Finding More Help==
			Finding your community and additional IC (in character) and OOC (out of character) help is much more easier now. You can join the DR [[Discord]] at any time.

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BLADEDBUTTERFLY: /* Attributes */

2020-04-09T06:33:07Z

Attributes

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	===[[Attributes]]===		===[[Attributes]]===
	Each character has eight [[attributes]]. They are: [[Strength]], [[Reflex]], [[Agility]], [[Charisma]], [[Discipline]], [[Wisdom]], [[Intelligence]], and [[Stamina]]. You can check your character's [[attributes]], among other information, by using the >'''INFO''' command.		Each character has eight [[attributes]] or [[stats]]. They are: [[Strength]], [[Reflex]], [[Agility]], [[Charisma]], [[Discipline]], [[Wisdom]], [[Intelligence]], and [[Stamina]]. You can check your character's [[attributes]], among other information, by using the >'''INFO''' command.

	[[Time Development Points]], known as TDPs, and a negligible amount of coins are used to increase attributes. The number of TDPs needed to increase each attribute increases as that attribute increases. It is not affected by the number of points in other attributes. It is affected by the character's [[Races\|race]].		[[Time Development Points]], known as TDPs, and a negligible amount of coins are used to increase attributes. The number of TDPs needed to increase each attribute increases as that attribute increases. It is not affected by the number of points in other attributes. It is affected by the character's [[Races\|race]].

MOTHRA: /* Commonly Asked Questions */

2020-04-06T02:08:41Z

Commonly Asked Questions

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	==Commonly Asked Questions==		==Commonly Asked Questions==
	'''Q: Help! I'm confused and this guide isn't helping!'''		'''Q: Help! I'm confused and this guide isn't helping!'''
	:A: That's not a question! Regardless, you can use the {{Com\|advice}} or {{com\|help}} commands, or speak to a [[Mentor]] (use {{com\|dir}} {{tt\|mentor}} to find one) for help. If none of those work, see if you can get another player to help, such as one of your guildmates. If all else fails, posting your problems on the forums can result in a wealth of helpful information.		:A: That's not a question! Regardless, you can use the {{Com\|advice}} or {{com\|help}} commands, or speak to a [[Mentor]] (use {{com\|dir}} {{tt\|mentor}} to find one) for help. If none of those work, see if you can get another player to help, such as one of your guildmates. If all else fails, posting your problems on the forums can result in a wealth of helpful information. You are also encouraged to join the unofficial DragonRealms [[Discord]] text/voice chat service.

	'''Q: Where is everyone?'''		'''Q: Where is everyone?'''

MOTHRA: /* Walkthrough of Your Magic Skills */

2020-04-05T22:42:42Z

Walkthrough of Your Magic Skills

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	To see your list of spells, see the {{com\|spells}} command. Magic using characters have access to [[Apprentice spells]] from 1st to 10th circle as an aid to learning magic skills. Upon advancement to 11th circle you lose these spells.		To see your list of spells, see the {{com\|spells}} command. Magic using characters have access to [[Apprentice spells]] from 1st to 10th circle as an aid to learning magic skills. Upon advancement to 11th circle you lose these spells.

			You can use the {{com\|discern}} {{tt\|<spellname>}} command to see an estimate on how much mana you can {{tt\|prepare}} a spell at based on your current skill.

	===[[Attunement_skill\|Attunement]]===		===[[Attunement_skill\|Attunement]]===

TK-421: proper casing of DragonRealms

2020-02-26T22:00:05Z

proper casing of DragonRealms

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RCHIGHT: /* Barbarian and Thief 'Magic' */

2020-02-26T20:17:59Z

Barbarian and Thief 'Magic'

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	===Barbarian and Thief 'Magic'===		===Barbarian and Thief 'Magic'===
	Placed here because the skills used are the same. I'm sure ~~Caraamon~~ will have choice words on whether or not Barbarians actually use magic. Both are trained completely differently than traditional magic; see the [[Barbarian_Newbie_Help_Guide\|Barbarian Newbie Guide]] or [[Thief_Newbie_Help_Guide\|Thief Newbie Guide]] for more detail.		Placed here because the skills used are the same. I'm sure Rhadyn will have choice words on whether or not Barbarians actually use magic. Both are trained completely differently than traditional magic; see the [[Barbarian_Newbie_Help_Guide\|Barbarian Newbie Guide]] or [[Thief_Newbie_Help_Guide\|Thief Newbie Guide]] for more detail.

	==Walkthrough of your first Combat==		==Walkthrough of your first Combat==

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	To see your list of spells, see the {{com\|spells}} command. Magic using characters have access to [[Apprentice spells]] from 1st to 10th circle as an aid to learning magic skills. Upon advancement to 11th circle you lose these spells.		To see your list of spells, see the {{com\|spells}} command. Magic using characters have access to [[Apprentice spells]] from 1st to 10th circle as an aid to learning magic skills. Upon advancement to 11th circle you lose these spells.

			You can use the {{com\|discern}} {{tt\|<spellname>}} command to see an estimate on how much mana you can {{tt\|prepare}} a spell at based on your current skill.

	===[[Attunement_skill\|Attunement]]===		===[[Attunement_skill\|Attunement]]===