How do I get started playing the game?
Check out the Getting Started section.What’s the address to connect to the game?
The host name for Tempus is tempusmud.com on port 2020.What is a MUD?
MUD is short for Multi-User Domain, a cyberspace where users can take on another identity and interact with each other. More here.What is Telnet?
Telnet is a terminal emulation program for the Internet. A telnet program runs on your computer and connects your PC to a computer on the network. You will need a telnet (or MUD-specific) client to play Tempus. More here.Ack! I can’t see what I’m typing!
Try adjusting the “Local Echo” setting on your terminal program. If you are using the version of telnet that came with Microsoft Windows, the option can be found on the “Preferences” dialog under the “Terminal” menu.I can’t seem to connect to Tempus. What do I do?
There are many things that can cause connection problems: problems on the Tempus server, problems with your ISP, or problems with network somewhere in between you and us. Try again in a few minutes, and if that doesn’t work, contact your ISP.I’m new to this game, how do I play?
First, you should read the introduction and create an account and a new character. Once you are in the game, type newbie Hello, Tempus! and introduce yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Mudding is a social enterprise, and players expect it. The players of Tempus have also created a manual for you that continues to be updated.Where do I go?
Tempus has a gigantic universe and exploration is encouraged. Many choose to start in one of the known areas to hone their skills.Ack! I just died! What do I do now?
Don’t worry, you’ve been reincarnated! When you die, you are transported to a spot in your place of residence. If you died far away, you probably should find a corpse retriever. The corpse retriever will, for a fee, transport your corpse into your arms. You can also have a friend pick it up or go find it yourself. Type help retrieve in game to see the current locations of the corpse retrievers.What skills should I learn at first?
This is a rather personal thing, and depends vastly on your race and class and how you like to play. If you are a magic-using class, you should start with a spell. Otherwise, you should probably learn an attack skill.Where is the best place for me to level?
The best source of that information is to ask people that are around your level. They can tell you where to go, and it gives you the chance to ask them if they want to group. After the newbie area, travel to the past and seek out Brethren’s Guidepost, 1w1n of Holy Square in Modrian. West of Brethren’s Guidepost is a map shop as well.Who is this “Someone” who is talking and I can’t see them?
These are people that you cannot see for whatever reason. The mostly likely causes are that a) they’re invisible or transparent, b) it’s dark and you can’t see, or c) you’ve been blinded. To see them, you should get detect invisibility, light, or healing.Who is the “divine presence”?
These the Immortals, the staff who run the game. When they are invisible to mortals, they appear as a divine presence when speaking.If I just quit instead of rent, do I lose my equipment?
When you quit your equipment drops to the ground, free for anyone (or anything) to take. If you wish to keep your hard-won equipment, you must rent at a receptionist. You will be charged a certain amount per real-life day, pro rated, dependent on your level and the quality of your equipment.I have a lot of credits, but I need gold! I have a lot of gold, but I need credits!
In the future, you can exchange your gold for credits at the Federal Exchange Bureau. You can also buy ancient gold coins at the gold dealer. Both are in Electro Centralis.
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