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** '''OOC''': Gives a list of Out Of Character actions, which are anything outside of the current game. | ** '''OOC''': Gives a list of Out Of Character actions, which are anything outside of the current game. | ||
** '''Object''': Actions that can be done with objects current at hand. | ** '''Object''': Actions that can be done with objects current at hand. | ||
** '''Preferences''': Gives a list of toggleable | ** '''Preferences''': Gives a list of toggleable out-of-character settings. | ||
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:# There is a small office with gray and red floors there with a desk which should have a pen, a sheet of paper and a recharger. | :# There is a small office with gray and red floors there with a desk which should have a pen, a sheet of paper and a recharger. | ||
:# Get to the desk, pick the pen and click on the sheet of paper. | :# Get to the desk, pick the pen and click on the sheet of paper. | ||
:# Write <code>"Assistant [your name] arrived on SS13 on [date here]"</code> ( | :# Write <code>"Assistant [your name] arrived on SS13 on [date here]"</code> (example: ''Assistant Matt Droid arrived on SS13 on 27.11.2010'') and hit OK. | ||
:# Put the pen back on the desk, examine the note (Shift+Click it), and close the window after you're done examining. | :# Put the pen back on the desk, examine the note (Shift + Click it), and close the window after you're done examining. | ||
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|[[File:Headset.png]]<font size="3">'''5. Radio:'''</font size> Okay, you're an assistant, which means you can theoretically work anywhere and assist with tasks. Practice dictates otherwise, but we won't pay lazy asses round here, so try to get a job now. Try to ask someone if they need assistance. | |[[File:Headset.png]]<font size="3">'''5. Radio:'''</font size> Okay, you're an assistant, which means you can theoretically work anywhere and assist with tasks. Practice dictates otherwise, but we won't pay lazy asses round here, so try to get a job now. Try to ask someone if they need assistance. | ||
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# Explore the station, keep your mouse cursor over doors and check your lower left bar for the room's name. Check the [[map]] and get used to the layout, the station is really not as big as it first seems. | # Explore the station, keep your mouse cursor over doors and check your lower left bar for the room's name. Check the [[map]] and get used to the layout, the station is really not as big as it first seems. | ||
# Talk to people, ask them what they're doing and if you could be of any assistance. The [[bar]] is an excellent place to find bored people who have nothing else to do but socialize. | # Talk to people, ask them what they're doing and if you could be of any assistance. The [[bar]] is an excellent place to find bored people who have nothing else to do but socialize. | ||
# Go get a rookie-version of some job, ([[Jobs#Civil_duty_jobs| | # Go get a rookie-version of some job, ([[Jobs#Civil_duty_jobs|civil duty jobs]] are mostly easy) and join a department mid-shift. Most of these jobs give you no pressure if you join mid-shift. Walk to the [[Head of Personnel|Head of Personnel (HoP)'s]] desk (if there's no one at the desk you can PDA message the HoP asking him/her to come over as soon as possible) and ask the HoP a job recommendation or you can recommend a job idea of your own (e.g. Pianist, Space Hobo, Waiter, Test Subject, Boxer)! | ||
# Most rounds end with a shuttle call, the [[Escape Shuttle]] will arrive to the [[Escape Shuttle Hallway]], which you can find easily if you follow the panicking people, blood trails and hallways leading east. Get on board the shuttle, buckle yourself to a chair and enjoy the ride! When you arrive to CentCom, the round ends and another one starts soon after, such is the circle of life in Space Station 13. | # Most rounds end with a shuttle call, the [[Escape Shuttle]] will arrive to the [[Escape Shuttle Hallway]], which you can find easily if you follow the panicking people, blood trails and hallways leading east. Get on board the shuttle, buckle yourself to a chair and enjoy the ride! When you arrive to CentCom, the round ends and another one starts soon after, such is the circle of life in Space Station 13. | ||
# Read the few tips underneath and start your second round by choosing your first "real job" as a [[Cargo Tech]], which you should probably play for at least a few rounds. Don't get greedy, work your way slowly up from civilian jobs to more vital ones. Good luck and have fun! | # Read the few tips underneath and start your second round by choosing your first "real job" as a [[Cargo Tech]], which you should probably play for at least a few rounds. Don't get greedy, work your way slowly up from civilian jobs to more vital ones. Good luck and have fun! | ||
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* type <code>'''say "Hello"'''</code> to speak [[IC|In-Character (IC)]]. Clicking the chat button in the lower right corner will automatically place say in the chat bar. | * type <code>'''say "Hello"'''</code> to speak [[IC|In-Character (IC)]]. Clicking the chat button in the lower right corner will automatically place say in the chat bar. | ||
* type <code>'''say ";Hello"'''</code> to speak over the radio (in character) | * type <code>'''say ";Hello"'''</code> to speak over the radio (in character) | ||
* type <code>'''say ".h Hello"'''</code> to speak over your department radio (in character), if you have one. Examine the radio to find specific letters for your department. | * type <code>'''say ".h Hello"'''</code> to speak over your department radio (in character), if you have one. Examine the radio to find specific letters for your department. | ||
* '''Left click''' items to interact with them. | * '''Left click''' items to interact with them. | ||
* '''Right click''' items to bring up the context menu. | * '''Right click''' items to bring up the context menu. | ||
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<font size="3">'''PLEASE DO NOT:'''</font size> | <font size="3">'''PLEASE DO NOT:'''</font size> | ||
* Tell anyone about a [[Hud|symbol]] suddenly appearing over your head. You are (most likely) now part of a [[cult]] ( | * Tell anyone about a [[Hud|symbol]] suddenly appearing over your head. You are (most likely) now part of a [[cult]] (green icon above your head) or [[revolution]] (red R above your head) and will get a notification of this. | ||
* Share any in-character information in the [[OOC]]-channel or over IRC (be careful what you say here; it's extremely easy to spoil the roundtype to everyone and doing this can and will result in a ban. See [[Terminology#IC_in_OOC|IC in OOC]] for more information). | * Share any in-character information in the [[OOC]]-channel or over IRC (be careful what you say here; it's extremely easy to spoil the roundtype to everyone and doing this can and will result in a ban. See [[Terminology#IC_in_OOC|IC in OOC]] for more information). | ||
* Play any [[Heads of Staff]] jobs until you have some experience as their subordinates (heads are (ideally) the most competent person in their department and know how to control their subordinates and get things done most efficiently. Joining as one can ruin the whole department, and generally make everyone have a bad time). | * Play any [[Heads of Staff]] jobs until you have some experience as their subordinates (heads are (ideally) the most competent person in their department and know how to control their subordinates and get things done most efficiently. Joining as one can ruin the whole department, and generally make everyone have a bad time). | ||