diff --git a/hugo-static/content/learn.md b/hugo-static/content/learn.md index 0af9372..fa4ab5d 100644 --- a/hugo-static/content/learn.md +++ b/hugo-static/content/learn.md @@ -143,3 +143,40 @@ they are the players who have your back. Corps are an important part of the game, so joining one early might be a good idea. To learn more about being in a corp, or running your own, read the [main article](corps) about the corp system. + +## Logging off + +It might be tempting just to leave your character wherever you are and log off, but it is probably a bad idea. +When you log off, NPCs and players who can attack you when you are logged on can still attack you while logged +off. You will fight back, but never flee or heal yourself - so logging off in the wrong place could leave you +dead and waiting to re-clone (with less XP) when you log back in. + +Instead, pick a safe place to log off. If you are broke, you could try the Homeless Shelter (HS) in +Melbs Central. Fog machines mean no one can fight there - but you also can't keep any stuff you can't +carry there, so it is more a home of last resort. + +For nicer digs, try heading a bit further south along King Street to Condos on King (CK). There, you can rent +a studio apartment (`rent studio`) for a daily fee, and ask the robot to guide you to your apartment any time +you want to visit with `in yourusername`. You have your own personal doorstep, but keep in mind that the +doorstep itself is accessible to anyone who wants to go there. Head further east to go into your private +apartment itself. + +It comes with a door, but it is up to you to buy a lock if you want security (without a lock, anyone you have +allowed to visit, or are at war with, can come in, and help themselves to your stuff - and attack you if you +are at war). Keep in mind that if you are at war and have allowed pick, locks can be picked though! + +To buy a lock, head to McKillock's Security (MS). Once you have the lock, go in to the room you want to lock +(you have to install it from the inside, not from the doorstep), and install it with a command like +`install scanlock on door to west`. You can uninstall it if you want to change to a different lock later: +`uninstall scalock from door to west`. + +The door will open for you if you try to go through it, but no one else will be able to open it without +picking it first (and if you haven't issued an `allow combat` command including `allow pick`, you are completely +safe while the door is closed and it's just you in there. Keep in mind that if you open the door, others can +get through too until you close it. So if you come out of your apartment, remember to `close east` before moving +on! + +Congratulations on taking the first step on your property journey - enjoy your new home! Feel free to invite +others in with `allow visit from ` - set a limit like `until 5 minutes`, or `disallow visit from ` +after if you don't want them coming back. Be careful about inviting dishonest visitors though in case they try +to clean you out!