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{{com|prepare|PREPARE /LIST}} shows your available spell preps. PREPARE /DEFAULT toggles the display of your guild’s default prep. PREPARE /SHIFT cycles through custom options. |
{{com|prepare|PREPARE /LIST}} shows your available spell preps. PREPARE /DEFAULT toggles the display of your guild’s default prep. PREPARE /SHIFT cycles through custom options. |
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When designing your custom [[Spell_preparation|spell prep]], you can choose between an alternate spell prep and a silent prep. (You must have the relevant [[Magical_feats#Spell_Preparation|magical feats]] to use a custom spell prep.) |
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This service includes four sets of messaging: |
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* what players in the same room see when you log in (max 200 characters): |
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* what shows up in the global Arrivals window when you log in (max 100 characters) |
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* what players in the same room see when you log out (max 200 characters): |
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* what shows up in the global Arrivals window when you log out (max 100 characters) |
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The global messaging is generally a simplified version of your room messaging. It should be less visual in nature and make sense as a global announcement. For example: |
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* Login (same room): Clad in fragrant floral garlands, a pair of frolicking donkeys escort [Player] into the area. |
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* Login (global): The braying of donkeys heralds the arrival of [Player]. |
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* Logout (same room): Clad in fragrant floral garlands, a donkey arrives, dragging a sleepy-looking [Player] toward the nearest inn. |
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* Logout (global): A donkey drags [Player] to the nearest inn for some well-earned rest. |
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==General Rules== |
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Messaging has a maximum length of 200 characters (including punctuation and spacing). Existing preps average 100 characters. |
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Minor magical effects are permitted. |
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The messaging can include minor magical effects. |
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==Alternate Preps== |
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For an alternate prep, include the following messaging: |
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* what you see |
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* what the room sees when you are not hidden |
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* what the room sees when you are hidden (usually shorter and less detailed) |
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==Silent Preps== |
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Silent preps must be discreet — actions you could realistically conceal from others. Lights, loud noises, or conspicuous movement are not suitable for silent preps. |
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For a silent prep, include the following messaging: |
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* what you see |
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* what the room sees when you are not hidden |
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Revision as of 12:31, 13 November 2025
PREPARE /LIST shows your available spell preps. PREPARE /DEFAULT toggles the display of your guild’s default prep. PREPARE /SHIFT cycles through custom options.
When designing your custom spell prep, you can choose between an alternate spell prep and a silent prep. (You must have the relevant magical feats to use a custom spell prep.)
General Rules
Messaging has a maximum length of 200 characters (including punctuation and spacing). Existing preps average 100 characters.
The messaging must make sense regardless of what room you are in (indoors/outdoors, time of day, lighting conditions, weather, etc.).
The messaging cannot imply the involvement of the gods, other people, or creatures. (Any references to creatures must clearly indicate that they are illusory.)
The messaging can include minor magical effects.
Alternate Preps
For an alternate prep, include the following messaging:
- what you see
- what the room sees when you are not hidden
- what the room sees when you are hidden (usually shorter and less detailed)
Silent Preps
Silent preps must be discreet — actions you could realistically conceal from others. Lights, loud noises, or conspicuous movement are not suitable for silent preps.
For a silent prep, include the following messaging:
- what you see
- what the room sees when you are not hidden