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[. . . ] X08-92282 player's manual SAFETY INFORMATION about photosensitive seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these "photosensitive epileptic seizures" while watching video games. These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. [. . . ] Because you receive messages from both the game and other players, keeping up with all of this information can become overwhelming at times. To help you manage the messages you receive, AC2 provides you with four chat windows that you can customize. "Slash" Commands You can use commands in Asheron's Call 2 to perform various actions and game functions. These commands are always preceded by a slash (/) and are often referred to as "slash" commands. TO SEE A LIST OF SLASH COMMANDS AVAILABLE TO YOU 1. In the text box, type /help, and then press ENTER. TO CUSTOMIZE A CHAT WINDOW 1. On the Options panel, click the Chat tab. TO SEE HELP FOR A PARTICULAR SLASH COMMAND 1. In the text box, type /help[command name], and then press ENTER. TO OPEN THE CHAT WINDOWS Press the SHIFTtokey and the number key of the chat window you would like open (keys 1-4). For example, SHIFT+1. By default, Chat window 1 is your main chat window, and all message types are displayed there. Emotes Emotes are special slash commands that cause your character to act out an emotion or other action. For example, try typing /laugh in the chat window and see what happens. TO ENTER TEXT IN A CHAT WINDOW at the bottom of the Click the text boxsend the message. ) chat window and type. (Press ENTER to TO VIEW A CURRENT LIST OF EMOTES You can also enter "slash" commands in chat windows. These commands are covered next. NOTE: For more information on using and customizing chat windows, see the In the text box at the bottom of your chat window, type /emotelist, and then press ENTER. onscreen help (press the F1 key). 14 15 Combat Using skills in combat The dangerous world of Dereth will challenge your skills as a warrior. Be sure to take time in the Training Hall to get comfortable with the combat system in Asheron's Call 2. The area you might be exploring could be quite some distance from the nearest lifestone, forcing you, once you resurrect, to travel back to where you were killed. There is also a vitae penalty when you die. 20 21 Loot Turning items into gold The world of Dereth is full of interesting and magical items that will help you in your travels. Whether discovering a hidden chest, completing a quest, or looting items from the corpse of a defeated foe, the treasures you obtain will help you conquer the land. You can then use the gold in crafting or trade it with other players. TO TURN AN ITEM INTO GOLD 1. You will be asked if you are sure you want to turn the item into gold. If you choose Yes, the item will be destroyed and you will receive its value in gold. TO PICK UP AN ITEM NOT ALREADY IN YOUR INVENTORY Double-click the item. TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AN ITEM 1. Press the E key to examine it. NOTE: You can examine many items in the game world, including immoveable items such as the teaching stones in the Training Hall. Trading with other players If you find an exceptional item that your character cannot use, you might want to consider trading it with another player. Equipping or using items You will equip some items, such as weapons or armor, and you will use others, such as potions. TO EQUIP OR USE AN ITEM IN YOUR INVENTORY TO TRADE AN ITEM WITH ANOTHER PLAYER 1. Within the View window, drag the item to the character with whom you want to trade and drop the item onto that character. Drag any additional items you are offering onto your side of the Trade window. When you are satisfied with the trade arrangement, click the Confirm Trade button. Double-click the item. 22 23 Crafting Asheron's Call 2 has a crafting system that provides ways for you to create items, to increase an item's worth, and even to gamble. There's no need to create a special character to perform crafting chores. [. . . ] You must have any prerequisite skills trained. additional requirements. Untraining skills If you train a skill and later wish you hadn't, you can "untrain" that skill. After some time, you will get back all the XP and training credits you spent on it. NOTE: These are the basic requirements for any skill. On the Skills panel, click the appropriate tab, and then click the skill you wish to untrain. Click the Untrain Skill button (downward arrow). 28 29 Social Systems Interacting with other players is an integral part of playing Asheron's Call 2. [. . . ]