Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Q: What race should I pick?
A: The race you pick should depend on what Guild you want to eventually join. Most Guilds allow only certain races to join. Also, some races get bonus or penalties in Ability Scores that may be useful or detrimental for certain Guilds.
Q: What should I set my Ability Scores to?
A: Setting your Ability Scores when using the 'restat' command is very important. You should check out the help file for the Guild you want to eventually join, first. That help file should tell you the minimum values for each Ability that you will need in order to join that Guild.
Q: What can I do if I get stuck in the dark?
A: You can : light a torch or lantern, cast a light spell, get a light spell cast on you, or have somebody bring you one of those things. Check out the 'time' as well. Perhaps it is at Night. If you wait until the Day, then you will probably be able to see. Also, try the 'homeland' command.
Q: What help files are relevant to my Guild?
A: Easy enough, type 'guildhelp' when on PowerMud.
Q: What 'Hometown' should I pick? What is a 'Hometown' used for?
A: You should pick a Hometown that is close to your Guild. So check out the Guild help files and then pick your Hometown. The Hometown is used when you use the 'homeland' command. Also, it lends to the Roleplaying aspect of PowerMud. Certain people from certain Hometowns have
special abilities as well. It is possible to change your Hometown throughout your playing career.
Q: Why is it that some shops are closed during the night?
A: Some shops simply close during the night. This is applicable usually in the smaller towns. Most of the shops in the larger cities tend to stay open 24 hours a day, every day. Type 'time' when on PowerMud to see how close it is to being dark, or how long until it becomes day.
Q: Why is this MUD called 'PowerMud'?
A: That is a good question. Sassman came up with the name when PM was first started, around 1993. The name has stayed the same, since then.
Q: Where can I get potions?
A: You can find/buy potions in several different ways. The first way would be to buy them from another Player, preferrably a Merchant, who can brew them. Some Merchants have Shops that sell potions as well. One other way would be to find the NPC named 'Bobe' who can be found in the Gnomish Citadel, and buy them from him.
Q: Why do some NPC's attack me on sight, but others do not?
A: Well, some NPC's (mostly evil ones) will attack you on sight because that is just their way, they are aggressive. Usually a 'Good' NPC will not attack you aggressively. In certain cities, the NPC's will attack members of specific races on sight, as well.
Q: How come certain pieces of equipment cannot be used by me and do not save for me when I log off?
A: Some EQ (equipment) has a certain 'save level' on them. That is, you cannot
save or even use them until you are of a certain level of experience. For instance,
all magical items have a 'save level' of 1000 or more. So you would have to have
1000 experience points (or more) to save or use that piece of EQ.
Q: What magic spells are there for my Guild?
A: When a member of the Guild and on PowerMud, just type 'listspells'. On this website, check out
the Guild's section of the site. (Go to the 'Guilds' link on the left and then pick your
Guild, there should be a 'spell listing' link in there)
(Send any questions to : PowerMud Admins)