Eye of the Storm — New Player Help

Connecting

Eye of the Storm is a text-based game. You connect using any telnet-capable client. We strongly recommend TinTin++ for the best experience, but any MUD client works.

# Telnet

telnet adeptlogic.us 4000

# TinTin++

#session eots adeptlogic.us 4000

At the login prompt, enter a new Character name to begin.

Character Creation

You'll be guided through a creation process: choose your name, password, race, class, and allocate starting attribute points. Choose wisely — your primary stat directly affects your damage and healing output.

Classes

Mage — INT-based. High single-target spell damage. Fragile but devastating.
Cleric — WIS-based. Heals, buffs, and offensive spells like Flamestrike and Demonfire.
Thief — DEX-based. Backstab, garrote, steal, and evasion-focused combat.
Warrior — STR-based. Melee powerhouse. Physical DPS, weapons specialist, and brawler.
Paladin — WIS-based. Tank, holy knight, a perfect blend of offense and defense.

Stat Tips

• Mages should use equipment that boosts INT — spells scale with it.
• Clerics should use equipment that boosts WIS — affects heals and some spells.
• Thieves benefit from high DEX for hit/dodge.
• Warriors want STR and DEX for raw damage output.
• Paladins should focus on WIS and CON for the ultimate defense.
• Maxed Stats above 23 give bonus effects in several key skills.

Essential Commands

Movement

n s e w u dMove north, south, east, west, up, down

lookExamine your surroundings

exitsShow available exits

recallReturn to your home location

whereShow nearby players and mobs

Information

scoreYour stats and vitals

skillsList your learned skills

spellsList your known spells

help <topic>In-game help system

whoList online players

commShow all commands

Combat

kill <target>Attack a mob or player

cast <spell> <target>Cast a spell

fleeEscape from combat

rescue <target>Pull aggro from an ally

backstab <target>Deal extra damage when attacking from behind

Social

say <message>Talk in the room

gossip <message>Global chat channel

tell <player> <msg>Private message

group <player>Invite to your group

Combat Tips

▸ Saves matter less now. Even when a mob saves against your spell, it still takes 80% damage in most cases — keep casting.
▸ Stat investment pays off. Getting your primary stat above 23 unlocks bonus damage/healing. It's worth equipping gear to push past that threshold.
▸ Garrote disrupts casters. Thieves can garrote enemy casters; garroted mages have a 50% chance to fumble spells. Don't underestimate this in PvP.
▸ Lay Hands costs movement AND mana. Paladins/Clerics using lay hands need both 25 move and 10 mana — keep them stocked.
▸ Earthquake hits everyone. A cleric's earthquake is AoE — great for clearing rooms, but watch your groupmates.
▸ Flying mobs ignore earthquake. Aerial creatures take no damage from earthquake. Use single-target spells instead.

Leveling Up

Gain experience by killing mobs appropriate to your level. Type train at a trainer NPC to spend practice sessions improving skills, or practice to see your current skill levels.

gain — Level up at a trainer (when you have enough XP)

practice <skill> — Train a skill with a practice session

train str — Spend trains to improve base stats

xp — Check your current experience

Getting Help In-Game

The in-game help system is extensive. Try these:

help newbie help classes help spells help skills help combat help equipment help groups help channels help score

New Player Guide