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Calabora: Pedantic grammar edit.

2020-01-21T02:09:18Z

Pedantic grammar edit.

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	==Skills and Specialty Points==		==Skills and Specialty Points==
-	Skills effect everything you do.	+	Skills affect everything you do.

	In LS, we have a specialty point system, which determines how many points you can have in any one skill.		In LS, we have a specialty point system, which determines how many points you can have in any one skill.

Win: /* Places to gain XP */ removed killing rats, as they are deadly to newbies

2018-01-22T19:37:01Z

Places to gain XP - removed killing rats, as they are deadly to newbies

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	However, at your level and skill, killing stuff bigger then you on the food chain might result in sever limb loss or death. So it's best to take it slow.		However, at your level and skill, killing stuff bigger then you on the food chain might result in sever limb loss or death. So it's best to take it slow.
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-	The Lost Haven sewers is filled with small tiny rats. Killing them won't grant any XP, but it will train your combative skills.

	Using a trainer for combat skills, fighting, and then using the trainer again is a very effective method of getting your skills up.		Using a trainer for combat skills, fighting, and then using the trainer again is a very effective method of getting your skills up.

Deomer: /* Dying */

2017-10-02T20:12:05Z

Dying

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	Dying will happen quite often here, but that doesn't not necessarily mean it is bad.		Dying will happen quite often here, but that doesn't not necessarily mean it is bad.

-	You start with 30 lives, and can get more if needed.	+	You start with 5 lives, and can get more if needed (for example the Patris Michael in the cathedral of Losthaven will grant you lives (for a donation) if you pray for them).

	When you die your ghost will be teleported to a altar where you can resurrect.		When you die your ghost will be teleported to a altar where you can resurrect.

Wesnile: /* Getting Lost */ typo

2016-09-21T05:51:24Z

Getting Lost - typo

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	If you happen to be wandering off and exploring places, be mindful that you can easily get lost.		If you happen to be wandering off and exploring places, be mindful that you can easily get lost.

-	If you do get lost, do not freak out and spam all over OOC or the Neophyte channels about how your lost.	+	If you do get lost, do not freak out and spam all over OOC or the Neophyte channels about how you're lost.

	This will simply annoy others, and make yourself look idiotic.		This will simply annoy others, and make yourself look idiotic.

Candur at 06:23, 5 June 2016

2016-06-05T06:23:25Z

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	is to give you all the information you will ever need to effectively play Lost Souls without needing any other form of help.		is to give you all the information you will ever need to effectively play Lost Souls without needing any other form of help.

-	''(Note from Benerius: Relying on a single source for all of your information on anything is a poor choice. While this is a good	+	''(Note from Benerius: Relying on a single source for all of your information on anything is a poor choice.''
-	guide, it has flaws and I highly suggest that you read other guides for starting out as well.)''	+	''While this is a good guide overall, it is not perfect, and I highly suggest that you read other guides for''
		+	''starting out to supplement the information provided in this one.)''

	''(Note from Starhound: Editing this wiki page in it's entirety should be avoided, as it's length can exceed some browser limits.)''		''(Note from Starhound: Editing this wiki page in it's entirety should be avoided, as it's length can exceed some browser limits.)''

Wesnile at 04:06, 6 May 2016

2016-05-06T04:06:50Z

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	''(Note from Benerius: Relying on a single source for all of your information on anything is a poor choice. While this is a good		''(Note from Benerius: Relying on a single source for all of your information on anything is a poor choice. While this is a good
	guide, it has flaws and I highly suggest that you read other guides for starting out as well.)''		guide, it has flaws and I highly suggest that you read other guides for starting out as well.)''
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		+	''(Note from Starhound: Editing this wiki page in it's entirety should be avoided, as it's length can exceed some browser limits.)''

	== Starting out ==		== Starting out ==

Candur: Added a disclaimer note.

2016-05-02T18:20:19Z

Added a disclaimer note.

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	'''''The purpose of this document...'''''		'''''The purpose of this document...'''''
	is to give you all the information you will ever need to effectively play Lost Souls without needing any other form of help.		is to give you all the information you will ever need to effectively play Lost Souls without needing any other form of help.
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		+	''(Note from Benerius: Relying on a single source for all of your information on anything is a poor choice. While this is a good
		+	guide, it has flaws and I highly suggest that you read other guides for starting out as well.)''

	== Starting out ==		== Starting out ==

Wesnile: Porph talks big talk for a sub-400.

2016-02-10T10:46:15Z

Porph talks big talk for a sub-400.

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	There are specific items which are enchanted to grant you the gift of flying. Some of which are easy to obtain, others require help from those with specific powers.		There are specific items which are enchanted to grant you the gift of flying. Some of which are easy to obtain, others require help from those with specific powers.

-	Rings of Flight, can typically be found in [[Valathyr]] at Celebrimbor's shop.	+	Rings of Flight, can typically be found in [[Valathyr]] at [[Celebrimbor]]'s shop.

	Boots of Flight, have a random chance to load somewhere on the map. And are much harder to obtain.		Boots of Flight, have a random chance to load somewhere on the map. And are much harder to obtain.

Wesnile at 10:44, 10 February 2016

2016-02-10T10:44:36Z

Wesnile: /* Items of Flight */ Cloud Cloaks duh.

2016-01-18T12:33:25Z

Items of Flight - Cloud Cloaks duh.

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	Some people with specific bonds can enchant a walking to stick to grant flight when held.		Some people with specific bonds can enchant a walking to stick to grant flight when held.
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		+	Cloud cloaks will fit the average sized being and will divest a pair of wings to their user. These items are randomly spawned on the mud, however the weakest version of them are fairly common.

	===Scrolls of Recall===		===Scrolls of Recall===

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	[OOC Laithde] Although I enjoy being primarily known as laithde to the noobs. If they know I'm vet they don't stop bugging me		[OOC Laithde] Although I enjoy being primarily known as laithde to the noobs. If they know I'm vet they don't stop bugging me

-	'''''The purpose of this document...''''' <!-- Elipses are fun and powerful! Please use them in... everyday communication! -->	+	'''''The purpose of this document...'''''
-	is to give you all the information you will ever need to effectively play Lost Souls without needing any other form of help. <!-- Good job setting expectations you can never fulfill. -->	+	is to give you all the information you will ever need to effectively play Lost Souls without needing any other form of help.

	== Starting out ==		== Starting out ==
-	Lost Souls is considerably complex and some can find it to have a sharp learning curve. You might not understand all of this information, <!-- Because Vet is a shitty writer, not because of any failing of yours, gentle reader --> but it will make more sense as you learn and play more. It will take a little while for you to be able to play with ease. Hopefully after you read this, it will help you to play and have a fun experience here :)	+	Lost Souls is considerably complex and some can find it to have a sharp learning curve. You might not understand all of this information, but it will make more sense as you learn and play more. It will take a little while for you to be able to play with ease. Hopefully after you read this, it will help you to play and have a fun experience here :)

-	I feel as if this page has turned more from a guide, into a large collection of condensed information <!-- As opposed to a guide, which is some sort of collection of condensed information, so not at all like this -->. All of which would be invaluable to a new player in Lost Souls. Enjoy!	+	I feel as if this page has turned more from a guide, into a large collection of condensed information. All of which would be invaluable to a new player in Lost Souls. Enjoy!

	Also note, I use brackets around some commands, like this		Also note, I use brackets around some commands, like this
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	To move, just type them. (note - you can also abbreviate them, for example n = north, e = east ect.)<br />		To move, just type them. (note - you can also abbreviate them, for example n = north, e = east ect.)<br />
	You can also move nw = northwest, se = southeast, ne = northeast, and sw = south west (when the movement is allowed.)<br />		You can also move nw = northwest, se = southeast, ne = northeast, and sw = south west (when the movement is allowed.)<br />
-	All of those commands can have a Up, or Down direction added to them, this is because the map of LS, functions in three dimensions.<br /> <!-- Can we, talk about, not using excessive, commas? -->	+	All of those commands can have a Up or Down direction added to them, this is because the map of LS functions in three dimensions.<br />

	For example: typing 'seu' will make you go southeast, and upward.		For example: typing 'seu' will make you go southeast, and upward.

	==Viewing/Sight==		==Viewing/Sight==
-	The "l" command, or look, will most likely be the one you use the most. It shows you the current room you are in, your surroundings, and what's in your room. <!-- The foregoing sentence was mandated by the Department of Redundancy Department -->	+	The "l" command, or look, will most likely be the one you use the most. It shows you the current room you are in, and your surroundings.

	Just simply type a lowercase L to see your room.		Just simply type a lowercase L to see your room.
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	You have to be mindful that not everyone will speak your language, and that you might not speak theirs.		You have to be mindful that not everyone will speak your language, and that you might not speak theirs.

-	If you don't understand a language, it will turn out all garbled, as if someone is just mashing keys at you. <!-- You should be well familiar with this sort of thing after reading this guide. -->	+	If you don't understand a language, it will turn out all garbled, as if someone is just mashing keys at you.

	How well you can speak a language is based on your skill with it, which I will talk about later.		How well you can speak a language is based on your skill with it, which I will talk about later.
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-	You can also block channels from appearing if they cause to much spam, for example during a tricky scene <!-- Such as negotiating with a crack whore in Ft. Lauderdale. Vet knows tricky scenes. --> or when you simply want to explore.	+	You can also block channels from appearing if they cause to much spam, for example during a tricky scene or when you simply want to explore.
	e.g. - OOC -		e.g. - OOC -

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	==Aliases==		==Aliases==
-	Making aliases are key to survival <-- and smuggling immigrants up your ass are key to making money --> in Lost Souls.<br/>	+	Making aliases are key to survival in Lost Souls.<br/>
	They are commands you set, to save you having to type longer commands, or to enable you to execute lengthy commands in a hurry.<br/>		They are commands you set, to save you having to type longer commands, or to enable you to execute lengthy commands in a hurry.<br/>
	Think of them as short cuts. Throughout this page, I will give you many helpful aliases.<br/>		Think of them as short cuts. Throughout this page, I will give you many helpful aliases.<br/>
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	\| Effort 120% +20% : +275 1523 \|		\| Effort 120% +20% : +275 1523 \|
	\| Encumbrance None +10% : +137 1660 \|		\| Encumbrance None +10% : +137 1660 \|
-	\| Weapon Performance +10.4% : +143 1804 <!-- HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH --> \|	+	\| Weapon Performance +10.4% : +143 1804 \|
	\----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------/		\----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------/

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	Be mindful of the value of each factor, some can be negative, and some can add a lot to your total. You want your total as high as possible.<br/>		Be mindful of the value of each factor, some can be negative, and some can add a lot to your total. You want your total as high as possible.<br/>
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	Mainly dexterity, fieldcraft skills, the skill used for the weapon, and other attributes will add the most<br/>		Mainly dexterity, fieldcraft skills, the skill used for the weapon, and other attributes will add the most<br/>
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	To switch Brief Combat on or off the command is as follows:		To switch Brief Combat on or off the command is as follows:
	switch filtering insigcmb		switch filtering insigcmb
-	<!-- To filter out annoying, inane chatter the command is as follows:
-	start ignoring Laithde -->

	To find out more information of the various filters type:		To find out more information of the various filters type:
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	Mess around with this at your own free will, worst case you just make a mistake and start over.		Mess around with this at your own free will, worst case you just make a mistake and start over.
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	===Advanced Creation Tips and Techniques===		===Advanced Creation Tips and Techniques===
	It would be best to plan ahead of which race, guild, and associations you'd want to join before creating said character.		It would be best to plan ahead of which race, guild, and associations you'd want to join before creating said character.
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	==Dying==		==Dying==
-	Dying will happen quite often here, but that doesn't not necessarily mean it is bad. <!-- Says the guy whose "best" character is #3 on the all-time deaths leaderboard. Listen kids, take it from Auntie Porphyria: Dying sucks shoggoth balls. About the best thing that can be said about it is that most of the effects are not permanent, although the mental scarring might turn you (the player) into a drooling, aggressive idiot like Vetallas. Just say "NO" to dying, kids. -->	+	Dying will happen quite often here, but that doesn't not necessarily mean it is bad.

-	You start with 30 lives, and can get more if needed. <!-- Wow, Vet. That's a scinillating insight right there. While your mom might stand on a street corner slinging handjobs and extra lives with reckless abandon, maybe telling the newbies where to find her would be useful here. Please also let them know that ass-play is extra. Nobody wants to be hit up for the extra ten cents when they're busy extracting a butt plug. -->	+	You start with 30 lives, and can get more if needed.

	When you die your ghost will be teleported to a altar where you can resurrect.		When you die your ghost will be teleported to a altar where you can resurrect.