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NaniByte: /* ALT + Click: How and why? */ added example for alt+click

2024-06-24T18:28:01Z

ALT + Click: How and why?: added example for alt+click

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	* Take out your ID from your PDA.		* Take out your ID from your PDA.
	* Take out your pen from your PDA (if there is no ID in it).		* Take out your pen from your PDA (if there is no ID in it).
			* "Take out" money from your ID
	* Show a toolbelt, backpack or box inventory.		* Show a toolbelt, backpack or box inventory.
	* Show your coat pockets inventory.		* Show your coat pockets inventory.

Itsmeowdev: /* Throwing Mode: How and Why? */ Add hold-to-throw

2023-08-11T17:45:35Z

Throwing Mode: How and Why?: Add hold-to-throw

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	An important one is '''click-dragging''' yourself onto another person to open ''their'' character inventory. You can then unequip or equip items from them. Security uses this to take off handcuffs or search convicts.		An important one is '''click-dragging''' yourself onto another person to open ''their'' character inventory. You can then unequip or equip items from them. Security uses this to take off handcuffs or search convicts.
	=== Throwing Mode: How and Why? ===		=== Throwing Mode: How and Why? ===
	Use the '''R''' key to '''toggle''' throw mode for '''one''' throw. Next time you click somewhere on the screen your character will ~~THORW~~ the item.		Use the '''R''' key to '''toggle''' throw mode for '''one''' throw. Next time you click somewhere on the screen your character will THROW the item. You can also hold down '''Space''' to toggle throw mode on while it is held down.

	Why would you want to throw stuff? Because it’s ''convenient''. Why walk 6 tiles to drop that hat on the table when you can just chuck it at it? Why walk to someone to hand them an item when you can just throw it '''next''' to them? Do not throw items at people. Unless you want to, in cases where you might try throwing stuff for self-defense, for example.		Why would you want to throw stuff? Because it’s ''convenient''. Why walk 6 tiles to drop that hat on the table when you can just chuck it at it? Why walk to someone to hand them an item when you can just throw it '''next''' to them? Do not throw items at people. Unless you want to, in cases where you might try throwing stuff for self-defense, for example.

NaniByte: /* Communication */ typo

2023-07-11T20:24:56Z

Communication: typo

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	Use '''SHIFT + Middle Mouse Button -''' to point at something. This creates a message in the chat and temporarily displays an arrow over the thing you point at.		Use '''SHIFT + Middle Mouse Button -''' to point at something. This creates a message in the chat and temporarily displays an arrow over the thing you point at.

	Press the '''O''' key – to talk in out of character chat. This is special yellow text with no rune text (text over the head) only visible in the chat window. As a new player you can use this in the game to ask control related questions to the people around you. If you have such questions also try the '''mentor''' tab.		Press the '''U''' key – to talk in local out of character chat. This is special yellow text with no rune text (text over the head) only visible in the chat window. As a new player you can use this in the game to ask control related questions to the people around you. If you have such questions also try the '''mentor''' tab. Global OOC is the '''O''' key and is only usable before or after a round.
	=== Click-dragging: Buckling, Searching and Resisting ===		=== Click-dragging: Buckling, Searching and Resisting ===
	The '''B''' key is used to “resist” things such as any grab type from another person, resisting your butt off the sofa, breaking hands cuffs (this will take a while), resisting the fire on you by stop, drop and rolling, etc.		The '''B''' key is used to “resist” things such as any grab type from another person, resisting your butt off the sofa, breaking hands cuffs (this will take a while), resisting the fire on you by stop, drop and rolling, etc.

NaniByte: /* Left Click: The Pickup or “Use On” Key */ how to unbuckle others

2023-06-26T22:53:55Z

Left Click: The Pickup or “Use On” Key: how to unbuckle others

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	* Use the computer console to open the interface.		* Use the computer console to open the interface.
	* Use your empty hand on someone (with help intent) to hug them. :)		* Use your empty hand on someone (with help intent) to hug them. :)
			*If someone is buckled to a chair or something, click on the chair (or whatever) to unbuckle them.
	=== Right click: The Stack Popup ===		=== Right click: The Stack Popup ===
	For example, you want something from a locker, but there is a big stack of items in it. You can’t see the thing you want and so you can’t click on it. What do you do? You use '''Right click''' to open a popup menu listing every “thing” on that turf (tile). Simply find the item you want and from it’s popup menu use the pick-up or drag option.		For example, you want something from a locker, but there is a big stack of items in it. You can’t see the thing you want and so you can’t click on it. What do you do? You use '''Right click''' to open a popup menu listing every “thing” on that turf (tile). Simply find the item you want and from it’s popup menu use the pick-up or drag option.

NaniByte: /* Communication */ added y key

2023-06-26T00:22:13Z

Communication: added y key

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	Press the '''T''' key – to talk. Your sentences will be automatically capitalized and end with a period. Unless you use “?” or “!” or even “!!” if you really want to scream something out. The last on is usually used with “;HELP!!” to scream for said help in the global radio chat.		Press the '''T''' key – to talk. Your sentences will be automatically capitalized and end with a period. Unless you use “?” or “!” or even “!!” if you really want to scream something out. The last on is usually used with “;HELP!!” to scream for said help in the global radio chat.

	As shown above If you add a semicolon (;) before anything else, you'll transmit your message to the general chat radio. You can also speak on a department specific radio channel. The format is the same for each, just with a different letter. To speak on the medical channel, for example, type .m or #m before your message.		As shown above If you add a semicolon (;) before anything else, you'll transmit your message to the general chat radio. Use the '''Y''' key to speak on the radio without typing the semicolon prefix.

			You can also speak on a department specific radio channel. The format is the same for each, just with a different letter. To speak on the medical channel, for example, type .m or #m before your message.

	Use the '''T''' key to talk BUT place a * (asterisk) followed by one of the '''preset''' non-verbal actions (emotes) to use them. Most common ones are: clap, laugh and scream. These will make an in-game sound! You can use help to see all the options. Not all of them have sounds and sounds can be different depending on the species e.g., moth or lizard (stinky).		Use the '''T''' key to talk BUT place a * (asterisk) followed by one of the '''preset''' non-verbal actions (emotes) to use them. Most common ones are: clap, laugh and scream. These will make an in-game sound! You can use help to see all the options. Not all of them have sounds and sounds can be different depending on the species e.g., moth or lizard (stinky).

NaniByte: /* ALT + Click: How and why? */ stunbatong v2

2023-06-23T10:01:47Z

ALT + Click: How and why?: stunbatong v2

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	* Show your coat pockets inventory.		* Show your coat pockets inventory.
	* Take out the item you put in your heavy boots.		* Take out the item you put in your heavy boots.
	This hotkey can also be used to open “inventories”, like a toolbox on the floor, without having to pick them up or equip them (toolbelts, bags). In the case of an “inventory” that has a single item inside it, it just spits that one item out like in the pen from PDA example or ~~batteries~~ from ~~the stun baton~~.		This hotkey can also be used to open “inventories”, like a toolbox on the floor, without having to pick them up or equip them (toolbelts, bags). In the case of an “inventory” that has a single item inside it, it just spits that one item out like in the pen from PDA example or like taking out the ID from your PDA.

	Something of note however is that you don’t '''ALT + click''' “container” like things such as crates or lockers. They are simply opened by left clicking them and then taking the items directly from them or with the '''right click''' if there is big stack on them. If you are a little confused by all this, don’t worry, it will be crystal clear after a round or two.		Something of note however is that you don’t '''ALT + click''' “container” like things such as crates or lockers. They are simply opened by left clicking them and then taking the items directly from them or with the '''right click''' if there is big stack on them. If you are a little confused by all this, don’t worry, it will be crystal clear after a round or two.

NaniByte: /* ALT + Click: How and why? */ stunbatong battery is removed with just a screwdriver

2023-06-23T09:57:35Z

ALT + Click: How and why?: stunbatong battery is removed with just a screwdriver

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	* Take out your ID from your PDA.		* Take out your ID from your PDA.
	* Take out your pen from your PDA (if there is no ID in it).		* Take out your pen from your PDA (if there is no ID in it).
	* Take out the battery cell from the [[Security items\|security stun baton]].
	* Show a toolbelt, backpack or box inventory.		* Show a toolbelt, backpack or box inventory.
	* Show ~~you~~ coat pockets inventory.		* Show your coat pockets inventory.
	* Take out the item you put in your heavy boots.		* Take out the item you put in your heavy boots.
	This hotkey can also be used to open “inventories”, like a toolbox on the floor, without having to pick them up or equip them (toolbelts, bags). In the case of an “inventory” that has a single item inside it, it just spits that one item out like in the pen from PDA example or batteries from the stun baton.		This hotkey can also be used to open “inventories”, like a toolbox on the floor, without having to pick them up or equip them (toolbelts, bags). In the case of an “inventory” that has a single item inside it, it just spits that one item out like in the pen from PDA example or batteries from the stun baton.

NaniByte: /* ALT + Click: How and why? */ typo

2023-06-23T09:56:39Z

ALT + Click: How and why?: typo

NaniByte: /* Pulling Things with CTRL + Click: How and Why? */ condense

2023-06-13T13:13:44Z

Pulling Things with CTRL + Click: How and Why?: condense

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	=== Pulling Things with CTRL + Click: How and Why? ===		=== Pulling Things with CTRL + Click: How and Why? ===
	'''CTRL + click''' is used to pull a thing or person. Your hand must be empty to pull. '''H'''alt as in stop pulling with '''H'''. Why would I want to pull a thing? You can gently pull people if you want to lead them somewhere. You can pull items such as crates or anything too big to carry in your hands. Most machines can be unwrenched and pulled somewhere else.		'''CTRL + click''' is used to pull a thing or person. Your hand must be empty to pull. '''H'''alt as in stop pulling with '''H'''. Why would I want to pull a thing? You can gently pull people if you want to lead them somewhere. You can pull items such as crates or anything too big to carry in your hands. Most machines can be unwrenched and pulled somewhere else.

	~~Use the '''H''' key to halt pulling something. H for halt as in STOP. If you are pulling something or someone you will stop.~~

	Another tip is that you can pull an item with an empty hand. Then you can use said empty hand to pick up another item even though you are “using” it to pull an item. Usually used to transport three bulky items instead of two.		Another tip is that you can pull an item with an empty hand. Then you can use said empty hand to pick up another item even though you are “using” it to pull an item. Usually used to transport three bulky items instead of two.

NaniByte: /* Left Click: The Pickup or “Use On” Key */ typo

2023-06-13T13:08:49Z

Left Click: The Pickup or “Use On” Key: typo

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	== Full Controls: Breakdown ==		== Full Controls: Breakdown ==
	=== Left Click: The Pickup or “Use On” Key ===		=== Left Click: The Pickup or “Use On” Key ===
	Left click ~~servers~~ as a “take in hand button” most of the time. If there is something you want to pick up walk up and just click on it (assuming you don’t already have something in that hand). It’s second use is that it can be used to “use on _” items in hand. Use on what?		Left click is used as a “take in hand button” most of the time. If there is something you want to pick up walk up and just click on it (assuming you don’t already have something in that hand). It’s second use is that it can be used to “use on _” items in hand. Use on what?
	* Use some food, drink, or medicine on yourself to eat/drink/take it.		* Use some food, drink, or medicine on yourself to eat/drink/take it.
	* Use the above on other people to attempt to force them to eat/drink/take it. Don’t.		* Use the above on other people to attempt to force them to eat/drink/take it. Don’t.

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	== Full Controls: Breakdown ==		== Full Controls: Breakdown ==
	=== Left Click: The Pickup or “Use On” Key ===		=== Left Click: The Pickup or “Use On” Key ===
	Left click is used as a “take in hand button” most of the time. If there is something you want to pick up walk up and just click on it (assuming you don’t already have something in that hand). It’s second use is that it can be used to “use on _” items in hand. Use on what?		Left click is used as a “take in hand button” most of the time. If there is something you want to pick up walk up and just click on it (assuming you don’t already have something in that hand). It’s second use is that it can be used to “use on x” items in hand. Use on what?
	* Use some food, drink, or medicine on yourself to eat/drink/take it.		* Use some food, drink, or medicine on yourself to eat/drink/take it.
	* Use the above on other people to attempt to force them to eat/drink/take it. Don’t.		* Use the above on other people to attempt to force them to eat/drink/take it. Don’t.
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	For example, you want something from a locker, but there is a big stack of items in it. You can’t see the thing you want and so you can’t click on it. What do you do? You use '''Right click''' to open a popup menu listing every “thing” on that turf (tile). Simply find the item you want and from it’s popup menu use the pick-up or drag option.		For example, you want something from a locker, but there is a big stack of items in it. You can’t see the thing you want and so you can’t click on it. What do you do? You use '''Right click''' to open a popup menu listing every “thing” on that turf (tile). Simply find the item you want and from it’s popup menu use the pick-up or drag option.
	=== “Using” Items with the '''Z''' key: Why and How? ===		=== “Using” Items with the '''Z''' key: Why and How? ===
	This is different from the '''left click''' use. You can think of this as “use my hand on this item”. If you are confused a few examples should help:		This is ''different'' from the '''left click''' use. You can think of this as “use my hand on this item”. If you are confused a few examples should help:
	* Use it on a can of coke to open it.		* Use it on a can of coke to open it.
	* Use it on a zippo lighter to light it.		* Use it on a zippo lighter to light it.
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	For example, how would you drink a can of coke? You must first open the can by “using” it in your hand with the '''Z''' key. This will “use your hand on it” to open the coke can. Then you click on yourself with the opened can of coke in your hand to “use“ it on yourself which makes your character drink it.		For example, how would you drink a can of coke? You must first open the can by “using” it in your hand with the '''Z''' key. This will “use your hand on it” to open the coke can. Then you click on yourself with the opened can of coke in your hand to “use“ it on yourself which makes your character drink it.
	=== ALT + Click: How and why? ===		=== ALT + Click: How and why? ===
	The less common ~~usecase~~ of '''ALT + click''' is to perform specific, context sensitive actions. Examples are toggling the lock on a locker, split a stack of items, crawling into vents (as something small like a monkey or alien larva)…		The less common use case of '''ALT + click''' is to perform specific, context sensitive actions. Examples are toggling the lock on a locker, split a stack of items, crawling into vents (as something small like a monkey or alien larva)…

	It’s most common use case, however, is opening an “inventory”. The way you can think of this hotkey is like a “show/take from inside”. What you might not expect is that a lot of things are technically “inventories”. If something has something inside it and you want to reach it then '''ALT + click''' is the answer.		It’s most common use case, however, is opening an “inventory”. The way you can think of this hotkey is like a “show/take from inside”. What you might not expect is that a lot of things are technically “inventories”. If something has something inside it and you want to reach it then '''ALT + click''' is the answer.