STUCK Somewhere? New Verb for That!
Stuck somewhere? There’s a verb for that! GM Retser announces release of the STUCK verb to notify GemStone staff that you’re STUCK!
Category: Game Design Discussions
Topic: General Discussion about Gemstone IVDate: 03/29/2018 11:40 AM CDTFrom: GS4-RETSERSubj: New Verb and Utility: STUCKHey Everyone, there is a new utility (verb) available!Usage:
STUCK {OPTION}Options:
PAGE – This command will notify all online staff that you are stuck and need assistance.
Please note, there may not be a GameMaster on at all times.
You may be in an area that has a puzzle, or mechanical exit in place that
a GameMaster cannot solve for you.
DECAY – This command should only be used if you feel you’ve tried all other options.
It will give you the penalties of a full death and move you to the nearest
temple, or respawn location.
HELP – Gives a general overview of how to proceed when you feel you are stuck.
General tips, links to the wiki, maps, and a suggestion to use local
channels like the amunet.Please note, staff members will only move you if you are truly stuck with no way out.
Abuse of this command can lead to temporary or permanent blocking of its functions or further punishment.Retser, ASGM
Reminds me of the time…
[A Dark Corner]
You notice Master Footpad Bean.
Also here: a stunned Player who is seated
Obvious paths: out.
>You say, “Good evening, Player, I’m GameHost HostName.”
>
You ask, “How can I help you?”
>
Player is able to move again.
>
Player sighs.
>
Player says, “i am stuck here”
>You ask, “Have you tried standing up?”
>
Player says, “how do I get out or finish this”
>
Player stands up.
>You point out.
>
Player says, “thanks”
>You chuckle.
>
Player just went out.
>You vanish in a puff of smoke and appear elsewhere.