Prophecy: Getting started

Connecting to Prophecy
Prophecy the MUD is a text-based game, and you must have a MUD client to connect to the game. One way of connecting to the game is to use telnet, by clicking here, although it is a very poor client. Another way is to install standalone clients, many of which are free.

For better MUD clients that have features and allow for better play, try the following links:
Gmud (Windows)
Jama Mud Client (Windows)
Zmud
MUDShell MUD Clients (has clients for different O/S)

Once connected
When you connect to Prophecy, you are required to enter a name. Please endeavour to fulfil the rules listed, for example it must not be a common name (e.g. Thomas). If you have difficulty, try the name generator, or alternatively continue in the character creation until you log onto the MUD and ask players for help.

You then pick a God, a race, your character's gender, your class and your hometown (currently there's only one available, though more will be added in the future). When asked for customisation, select 'no'. Players in the game will explain customisation (which unfortunately requires some experience). You then pick your weapon, and enter the MUD.

Once in the MUD, it is strongly recommended that you explore the newbie school, and read signs by typing 'read sign'. Some of the mobiles may be difficult to kill, and so when your hp drops close to 0, type 'flee'. It is also suggested that you read all the helpfiles in "help starter_guide", as it contains most of the basics for MUDing.

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