From: rjung@aludra.usc.edu (Robert A. Jung)
Newsgroups: alt.tv.tiny-toon
Subject: Re: HELP!!!
Date: 9 Oct 92 15:39:37 GMT
Organization: Southern California Lynx Enthusiasts
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In article <BvtxGC.4M4@acsu.buffalo.edu> v050lp7c@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (WARNING--->NERVOUS BREAKDOWN ABOUT TO OCCUR) writes:
>OK R.J.  we have about a one month rest from new
>TTA when are we going to work on the Script?????

  Sounds good to me. Who has it? (I'm just a net.very.vocal.tta.p[erson, not a
net.script.editor.slash.keeper...  B-)

>And two...can someone send me all there is to know about Furry-Mush (or what
>ever) Because I am minutely computer illiterate and would actuall like to
>talk to the other netters computer to computer.

  Sending you ALL there is to know about FurryMUCK would drive you insane.
Here, however, are a set of revised and shortened version of the very-easy,
how-to-get-started-and-have-fun instructions from an old copy of the TTAUEC
bulletin:

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    If your computer site has telnet capabilities, you can be a cartoon
character! FurryMUCK is a real-time multiple-user "reality" that's open and
free for everyone to use.

    What is a MUCK? It's based on the computer enviroment MUD, or "Multiple
User Dungeon". Most MUDs tend to be large "kill the monster and grab the loot"
type games. FurryMUCK, on the other hand, is more of a social gathering: you
show up, chat and play with friends, and even build more enviroments for
yourself and others to explore and play with.

    As the name implies, FurryMUCK is devoted largely to "furries" (human-like
animals). However, there's also Toontown, an area that's devoted to 'toons,
and players who want to be cartoon characters are welcome to join in the fun.

    To get started, you must get yourself a character. There are two ways to
do this:

METHOD 1:
    1. Use telnet to connect to FurryMUCK, at 128.2.254.5 2323 (type "telnet
         128.2.254.5 2323"). Read the opening title page for an e-mail
         address to write to for a new character.
    2. Send e-mail to the point of contact, asking for a FurryMUCK character.
         You must tell him your e-mail address, your character's name, and
         a password for your character.
    3. You will (in a day or so) receive e-mail telling you that your
         character is ready.
    4. Use telnet to connect to FurryMUCK, at 128.2.254.5 2323 (type "telnet
         128.2.254.5 2323").
    5. At the main FurryMUCK screen, type "connect <character-name>
         <password>". Poof! You're in!

METHOD 2:
    1. Use telnet to connect to FurryMUCK, at 128.2.254.5 2323 (type "telnet
         128.2.254.5 2323").
    2. At the main FurryMUCK screen, type "wizzes" to see a list of "wizards"
         (high-level users) currently on-line. If no wizards are available,
         type "QUIT", and try again at a later time.
    3. If a wizard is awake and available, call him by typing "page
         <wizard> = <message>". Most wizards will be glad to respond.
    4. Use the page command to talk to your wizard. Explain that you'd like to
         create a character, and give him your e-mail address, the character's
         name, and a password for your character.
    5. Once your character is created, thank the wizard (grin). Type "connect
         <character-name> <password>". Poof! You're in!

QUICK TIP #1: All new characters start off "Under the Bandstand", a room with
no exits. To get out, type "out". You will be in the West side of the Park.

    Okay, so you're in FurryMUCK, now what? Fortunately, there's a high
propagation of alt.tv.tiny-toonsters on FurryMUCK, and odds are good that
someone you know will be on when you're connected. To find a somewhat-familliar
and friendly face, try using the "page" command to talk to one or more of
these character ("page <character> = Hi! I'm new, can you help?"):

        Buster_Bunny        Babs (no relation)        BJ_Bunny
        Cyberskunk          Squirrelly                Boingdragon
        Droopy              Mort                      Misfit
        Fidget              Vision                    Plucky_Duck
        Silly_Squirrel      Byron_Basset              Darking

(Actual usernames are not listed; some people like to stay mysterious for a
little bit...  B-)

  If you want to socialize like mad, FurryMUCK lets you go wild! Furries tend
to snuggle and kiss a lot, but toons are welcome to drop anvils, do wild
takes, squirt water pistols, throw bombs, and anything else that strikes their
fancy. Yeah, it's all pretend, but that's no worse than XTrek, right?  It can
be a bit confusing, but if you care to invest a little time and effort, you
can have a lot of fun.

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                                                --R.J.
                                                B-)

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  Buster: "You may not know it now, but someday that pesky, geeky friend of
             yours may become date material!"
~~~~~~~~~~~ These opinions are all mine, but you're welcome to 'em. ~~~~~~~~~~
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