Starting at the Beginning
From PMMWiki
This is a guide of frequently asked questions almost every first-time player of Pokemorph MUSH immediately wonders about. Here we cover everything from basic beginning explanations to getting a response to an application. A full list of commands can be found on the MUSH Commands page and more about MUSH protocol can be found on the MUSH Etiquette page.
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What is a Pokemorph?
To put it simply, a Pokemorph is a half human, half Pokemon hybrid, or an anthropomorphic Pokemon. If that didn't make sense, picture, if you will, a werewolf. Not the fuzzy wolf-man of old B movies, but rather, an actual werewolf of legends, with the general body of a man, but with the features of a wolf; long muzzle, sharp teeth, wolf-like face, fur, tail, claws, paws, etc. Now, rather than a wolf, picture a Pokemon. A Pikachu-morph, for example, would have the general shape of a human, though covered in yellow fur, with stripes across its back, as well as a Pikachu's facial features, including red electric cheek-sacs, as well as long Pikachu ears, a lightning-bolt shaped tail, and paw-like feet, among other features. However, unlike werewolves, Pokemorphs remain in the same body all the time, and, for the most part, aren't feral. Notably, some Pokemorphs have human-like hair, most commonly on mammalian Pokemorphs, but occasionally on reptilian 'morphs, as well. Pokemorphs are much more resilient and powerful than humans, while infinitely more versatile than the Pokemon that they once were. Team Rocket trained all Pokemorphs in various combat techniques and styles, and most Pokemorphs were trained in additional abilities, such as reconnaissance, espionage, hacking, demolitions, etc.
What is a MUSH?
A MUSH is a text-based online world where many players are connected at the same time. Most MUSHes emphasize on roleplay: players create characters which represent inhabitants of this created world, and they RP their interactions with other characters, telling the story of their characters and of the world itself.
How to Connect
Telnet to mush.pokemorph.com:2222 to connect to Pokemorph MUSH.
A dedicated MU client, such as SimpleMU is highly recommended, available at websites such as http://www.download.com or http://www.tucows.com
Logging On With SimpleMU
- Download SimpleMU from http://simplemu.onlineroleplay.com/
- Install, then click on "File", then "New Connection Wizard"
- For the Site Address type in "mush.pokemorph.com" then hit Next.
- For the Port Number type in "2222" then hit Next.
- Select "MUSH, MUX or MOO" then hit Next.
- Name the site name "Pokemorph MUSH" then hit Finish.
Now, any time you want to go on the MUSH, click on the green computer monitor under File, then "Pokemorph MUSH".
You will be able to log in as a guest by typing 'connect guest guest'. From there, you are able to talk on the guest channel and with the staff. However, to go onto the grid, you must first apply for a character.
Guest Commands
- who
- This will bring up the list of currently connected characters. You'll see the staff members at the bottom, and their status. If it's 'On', go ahead and page them- they'll be happy to help you.
- +guest <message>
- Typing this in lets you communicate on the guest channel. Example: +guest Hi! I'm new! This will post to the guest channel <Guest> Guest says, "Hi, I'm new!" Posing using ':' also works on channels.
- look <object>
- This lets you see a description of a person, room, or object inside the room you're currently in. You can just use "look" to view the room you're in, you don't need its name.
- +finger <name>
- This allows you to see information about player, such as race, faction, and a quote. It's useful to use to check if a name is available for you to apply for.
- +bbread
- If you have time while waiting for an app to be processed, feel free to read the bulletin boards! Type +bbread to get a list of all the boards on the MUSH. +bbread # will show you a particular board's messages. +bbread #/# will show you a particular message. Example: +bbread 4/14 will show the message about the Roleplay Request Channel. The most important boards to skim through would be the News Reports and the Announcements.
- QUIT
- This logs you off.
How do I get a character?
To get a character all you need to do is to fill out an application and email it to apps@pokemorph.com. It is highly recommended that you read up on the theme of PMM before applying so no time is wasted on creating your character. If you have any questions you can connect to the MUSH as a guest and ask any of the staff or Guest Helpers (all connected to the Guest channel) and any would be happy to answer anything.
When will I get a response to my application?
Currently, applications are due on Saturday at 12:00AM Mountain time (Midnight), and are read on Sundays, so you should receive a response on the Sunday or Monday following your submitted application. Applications can be submitted and responded to on the same weekend, but you must get your app in by 12:00AM Mountain Standard Time. Any apps received after that will be responded to the following weekend.
Also, please keep in mind that the AppStaff have full time jobs and other responsibilities so it is possible that apps might not get done on time. If this happens and you haven't received an email response by Friday, first check to see that your app has the correct subject line. Spam filters delete anything that does not have a correct subject line. If this is right, feel free to log onto the MUSH as a guest or another character you might have and ask one of the staff if there is a delay.
Life After Applying
- Main article: Life After Applying
We also have a guide that can be read after this one that is solely designed for regular players of Pokemorph MUSH and the questions they wonder about after getting accepted. This guide covers how to ask for roleplay.
