Editing Newbie hints (section)

= Miscellaneous =
- You can use combat maneuvers even without the corresponding skill. Typing

<pre>battle -m list</pre>

shows the available combat maneuvers. Also read the combat help.

<pre>
help battle
help combat
</pre>

* If your mud client supports ANSI colours, you can use them with the command colour on, and change the default colours using the lite command.
* The note command allows you to write down brief notes which are saved and can be viewed later with the same command.
* Some races have special commands. To see if your race has them, type race.

'''Tip: When traveling on roads, you can use the walk command to move much faster; you can use capitalized abbreviated directions ("N", "NE", and so on) to do the same thing.'''

* Try to interact with NPCs (Non-Player Characters), especially the ones that appear unique. You might find out something useful. The ask command is the best way to interact with them.
* Ereldon, ('ere' for short) is a common meeting place for adventurers. He is located s, e, and s, from the Double Dragon Inn, at the fountain. Ask him about quests if you're interested.
* If you have a problem or question, players will generally be nice enough to help you over the 'newbie channel'.
* Certain spots around the world of Icesus (except in the outworld) will grant experience for reaching them. There are numerous ones in Vaerlon, so exploring the town will be a good start for getting experience.
* There are many skills that are learnable just be doing, such as hunting, trapping, skinning, and carving. If you try to use them hard, you'll eventually learn something. It's best to first try by trial and mistake than to train the skills which are relatively easy to learn by doing.

'''Tip: Vizra, the owner of the warehouse in town, will offer good money for rats, which a fairly easy to kill. The corpses will disintegrate after a short while, so it'll be wise to collect your bounty after 2 or 3 kills.'''

* Fishing is a relaxing way to spend time as well as earn some experience.
* Hunting is a good way to get experience because if might get lucky and hunt and kill something bigger then you can normally kill with just one shot.
* If you are hungry and can't afford food, fishing is a good way for food, as well as skinning to get meat from hunted animals.
* The Double Dragon inn sells cheaper food at their tables then the bakery in Vaerlon.
* Partying is a good way to adventure. See partying guide.
* Races who can't see in daylight can buy an amulet of darkness from magic shop.
* Feeling lucky? Try playing lottery, keno, or roulett, all located within Vaerlon.
* Be sure to check out player's booths in town. Use booth at any booth to see commands.