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Firecracker: /* Power Upgrades */

2025-09-14T16:27:45Z

Power Upgrades

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	* Simply typing upgrade will show all your mastered powers and any upgrades they have installed, if any.		* Simply typing upgrade will show all your mastered powers and any upgrades they have installed, if any.

	Check the main page about [[~~power upgrades~~]] for more information. ~~(red link, but the page exists. Go figure...)~~		Check the main page about [[Power Upgrades]] for more information.

	==Alright alright, but what powers should I have?==		==Alright alright, but what powers should I have?==

Firecracker: /* Proficiencies and Duties, because even after the apocalypse, shit needs to work */

2025-09-14T16:25:14Z

Proficiencies and Duties, because even after the apocalypse, shit needs to work

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	Just because everything went to shit doesn't mean your only hopes of money and experience are stuck to murdering your enemies and pillaging their corpses. You can also do work that helps others!		Just because everything went to shit doesn't mean your only hopes of money and experience are stuck to murdering your enemies and pillaging their corpses. You can also do work that helps others!

	In some specific places, like [[Eureka Jobs\|Eureka]], [[Haretown ~~Jobs~~\|Haretown]], Cat Town and [[Clairmont ~~jobs~~\|Clairmont]] ~~''(those red links should be blue, the pages exist)''~~, you can find rooms that have a green text, X job available. Each job uses one or more different [[Proficiencies]].		In some specific places, like [[Eureka Jobs\|Eureka]], [[Haretown jobs\|Haretown]], Cat Town and [[Clairmont Jobs\|Clairmont]], you can find rooms that have a green text, X job available. Each job uses one or more different [[Proficiencies]].

Licherature: /* But where does roleplay actually happen? */ Mentioned the casual channel.

2024-07-03T01:04:02Z

But where does roleplay actually happen?: Mentioned the casual channel.

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	Other players may not always be up for or comfortable with what you are. You will get some No's, just like in real life, and that is okay, cheer up! Just behave and treat others well, be understanding! Always remember proper roleplaying etiquette (<code style="background:silver">help etiquette</code>)!		Other players may not always be up for or comfortable with what you are. You will get some No's, just like in real life, and that is okay, cheer up! Just behave and treat others well, be understanding! Always remember proper roleplaying etiquette (<code style="background:silver">help etiquette</code>)!

	==But where does roleplay actually ~~happens~~?==		==But where does roleplay actually happen?==
	Roleplay, by default, is what happens in a room with two or more characters. It can be any room of the game. Every 15 minutes, the game will check for roleplay activity and reward active players with Freecreds, EXP and salvage if the room has a source! Every interaction there that is not OOC ('''O'''ut '''O'''f '''C'''haracter) happens IC ('''I'''n '''C'''haracter), which are the <code style="background:silver">say</code>, <code style="background:silver">pose</code> and <code style="background:silver">spoof</code> commands, more about them below.		Roleplay, by default, is what happens in a room with two or more characters. It can be any room of the game. Every 15 minutes, the game will check for roleplay activity and reward active players with Freecreds, EXP and salvage if the room has a source! Every interaction there that is not OOC ('''O'''ut '''O'''f '''C'''haracter) happens IC ('''I'''n '''C'''haracter), which are the <code style="background:silver">say</code>, <code style="background:silver">pose</code> and <code style="background:silver">spoof</code> commands, more about them below.

	You can also roleplay via <code style="background:silver">page</code>s, though this will net you no mechanical rewards. You can page-pose with <code style="background:silver">page playername=:pose action</code>. Since pages are also the way to send private messages to other players, most don't usually take these interactions as 'canon', but it's up to each to determine that!		You can also roleplay via <code style="background:silver">page</code>s, though this will net you no mechanical rewards. You can page-pose with <code style="background:silver">page playername=:pose action</code>. Since pages are also the way to send private messages to other players, most don't usually take these interactions as 'canon', but it's up to each to determine that!

			Finally, the 'Casual' channel, activated with the <code style="background:silver">casual #on</code> and accessed via <code style="background:silver">casual textHere</code> is a global 'IC' channel, used for casual conversations between characters. Like page, this awards no rewards, but allows for roleplaying on-the-go. As always, you can check the channel's history via <code style="background:silver">casual #last</code>!

	==Hot Spots?==		==Hot Spots?==

Licherature: /* Where/How can I find people? */ Mentioned how to enable the pickup channel.

2024-07-03T01:00:22Z

Where/How can I find people?: Mentioned how to enable the pickup channel.

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	==Where/How can I find people?==		==Where/How can I find people?==
	If you're looking for something specific, you have two options:		If you're looking for something specific, you have two options:
	# Make a call for it in the '''Pickup''' channel. It could be either a short message like ''"I'm a sub looking for someone to dominate me."'' or something more elaborate, ''"Big bad wolf wants to devour innocent bystanders, page for info!"''. Really, your imagination is the limit on how you decide to advertise it.		# Make a call for it in the '''Pickup''' channel. It could be either a short message like ''"I'm a sub looking for someone to dominate me."'' or something more elaborate, ''"Big bad wolf wants to devour innocent bystanders, page for info!"''. Really, your imagination is the limit on how you decide to advertise it. (This is disabled by default, use <code style="background:silver">pick #on</code> to toggle the channel on!)
	# <code style="background:silver">wi #find flags</code> To look for players with specific flags. Say you want to find another player that has both Dominant and Master flags, <code style="background:silver">wi #find dom, mst</code>. It will give you a list of all currently online players that have those flags. You can then <code style="background:silver">page</code> them and see if they'd like something.		# <code style="background:silver">wi #find flags</code> To look for players with specific flags. Say you want to find another player that has both Dominant and Master flags, <code style="background:silver">wi #find dom, mst</code>. It will give you a list of all currently online players that have those flags. You can then <code style="background:silver">page</code> them and see if they'd like something.
	# <code style="background:silver">+looking</code> Will list all online players that have set their looking message. This is equivalent to a passive ad, since it's not openly announced.		# <code style="background:silver">+looking</code> Will list all online players that have set their looking message. This is equivalent to a passive ad, since it's not openly announced.

Licherature: Added subsection to combat on the mercenary system.

2024-07-01T21:22:09Z

Added subsection to combat on the mercenary system.

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 * <code style="background:silver">partymentor #</code> - where # is a number. This will mentor (set the level) of the entire party to #. This number can only go as high as the member with the highest level. Players that are not that high will be set to 2 levels under.
 * <code style="background:silver">pauto</code> - Sets every player to auto combat. Useful when someone goes AFK while it's their turn.
 =Proficiencies and Duties, because even after the apocalypse, shit needs to work=

Licherature: Updated information on professions, replacing mentions of them with proficiencies and linking to the training page for proficiencies. Added Quirk section and information on their removal in the 'don't want to live with' section.

2024-07-01T21:08:19Z

Updated information on professions, replacing mentions of them with proficiencies and linking to the training page for proficiencies. Added Quirk section and information on their removal in the 'don't want to live with' section.

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	Pay extra attention to the perks that give infection resistances! For a first character, it would be better to not get any of these right away! Explore the game first, learn the ropes, then get the resistances! No need to be afraid of transforming, you can always get another form back, even a human's!		Pay extra attention to the perks that give infection resistances! For a first character, it would be better to not get any of these right away! Explore the game first, learn the ropes, then get the resistances! No need to be afraid of transforming, you can always get another form back, even a human's!

	==I don't want to live with this perk anymore!==		==[[Quirks]]==

			Quirks are roleplay perks that've been separated from the normal perks as choices that drastically alter the 'feel' of your character, with anything from magical abilities and supernatural reflexes to the ability to MacGyver machines and devices to weasel your way out of nearly any situation.

			Chosen through the web-interface's [https://flexiblesurvival.com/index?quirks Quirk] menu, new players can select up to two quirks, with more unlocked every few levels until, at level 60, you can select up to 10! <br/>
			Make sure to double-check if a particular quirk REQUIRES or disallows particular origins, as these are predominantly used to explain the source of your character's abilities!

			==I don't want to live with this perk/quirk anymore!==
	Mistakes happen, and luckily, every player can remove a perk from their characters. This is a two step procedure to do so.		Mistakes happen, and luckily, every player can remove a perk from their characters. This is a two step procedure to do so.
	First, log in via Direct Control. Type <code style="background:silver">+jnote</code>. It will list your perks.		First, log in via Direct Control. Type <code style="background:silver">+jnote</code>. It will list your perks/quirks.
	Now, type <code style="background:silver">+mako/perknuke number</code>, where number is the number of the perk as listed with the <code style="background:silver">+jnote</code> command. Say the perk you want to get rid of is number 3. <code style="background:silver">+mako/perknuke 3</code>. Poof, like magic, it's gone!		Now, type <code style="background:silver">+mako/perknuke number</code>, where number is the number of the perk as listed with the <code style="background:silver">+jnote</code> command. Say the perk you want to get rid of is number 3. <code style="background:silver">+mako/perknuke 3</code>. Poof, like magic, it's gone!

			The exact same process is used to remove quirks, though with the command <code style="background:silver">+mako/quirknuke number</code>

			<b>NOTE:</b> Perks can now be temporarily disabled with the <code style="background:silver">+jnote/disable number</code> command, and re-enabled with the same command at your leisure, in the event you want to toggle a perk's effects without removing it.

	All nukes done in the first week are free. Afterwards, you have two free nukes. Finally, after you spend those, every perk nuked will cost 1 mako per point up to a max of 5 for one perk.		All nukes done in the first week are free. Afterwards, you have two free nukes. Finally, after you spend those, every perk nuked will cost 1 mako per point up to a max of 5 for one perk.

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	It's important to have a Basic Nanite Collector or better equipped, otherwise you won't get any infection vials.		It's important to have a Basic Nanite Collector or better equipped, otherwise you won't get any infection vials.

	Once you have that equipped, ~~the Research [[proficiency]] is what actually dictates the chance of a vial dropping~~ from ~~a defeated enemy. With about 20 points, the chances are something around 20%, while 30 seems to bump it close to 50%, maybe higher~~. Once you find some vials, you can type <code style="background:silver">[[nisd]]</code> or <code style="background:silver">[[vials]]</code> to view them. Consuming a vial will target a random body part to transform. To target specific parts for transformation, you will need to get a Nanite Hypo, which can be acquired in the Token Store (Token Redemption on the web page), Up and East from the Zephyr Lobby.		Once you have that equipped, vials and builder nanites should steadily drop from each combat you participate in. Once you find some vials, you can type <code style="background:silver">[[nisd]]</code> or <code style="background:silver">[[vials]]</code> to view them. Consuming a vial will target a random body part to transform. To target specific parts for transformation, you will need to get a Nanite Hypo, which can be acquired in the Token Store (Token Redemption on the web page), Up and East from the Zephyr Lobby.

	===Coyote Players, aka Yotes===		===Coyote Players, aka Yotes===
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	* <code style="background:silver">pauto</code> - Sets every player to auto combat. Useful when someone goes AFK while it's their turn.		* <code style="background:silver">pauto</code> - Sets every player to auto combat. Useful when someone goes AFK while it's their turn.

	=~~Professions~~ and Duties, because even after the apocalypse, shit needs to work=		=Proficiencies and Duties, because even after the apocalypse, shit needs to work=
	The nanite apocalypse happened and all the shelters turned out to be a carefully controlled- wait, scratch that, wrong game!		The nanite apocalypse happened and all the shelters turned out to be a carefully controlled- wait, scratch that, wrong game!
	Just because everything went to shit doesn't mean your only hopes of money and experience are stuck to murdering your enemies and pillaging their corpses. You can also do work that helps others!		Just because everything went to shit doesn't mean your only hopes of money and experience are stuck to murdering your enemies and pillaging their corpses. You can also do work that helps others!

	In some specific places, like [[Eureka Jobs\|Eureka]], [[Haretown Jobs\|Haretown]], Cat Town and [[Clairmont jobs\|Clairmont]] ''(those red links should be blue, the pages exist)'', you can find rooms that have a green text, X job available. Each job uses one or more different [[~~proficiencies~~]].		In some specific places, like [[Eureka Jobs\|Eureka]], [[Haretown Jobs\|Haretown]], Cat Town and [[Clairmont jobs\|Clairmont]] ''(those red links should be blue, the pages exist)'', you can find rooms that have a green text, X job available. Each job uses one or more different [[Proficiencies]].


			==Learning proficiencies==
			You can pick up to 8 hobbies, 4 interests, and 2 specialties from the beginning, but do note that you have to spend mako to get rid of them past the first week of character creation!

	~~==Actually learning a~~ [~~[profession~~]~~]==~~		To select your proficiencies, use the web-interface's [https://flexiblesurvival.com/index?training training] menu. Having no training will yield 0 starting skill and a max of 10, with each tier of expertise raising both the starting level and cap of each skill.
	~~You can pick up to 6 professions right from~~ the ~~start, but do note that you have to spend mako to get rid~~ of ~~them!~~

	~~To learn a profession~~, simply type <code style="background:silver">buy full profession name</code> in any room without a shop. For instance, say you want to get Field Archaeologist, you type <code style="background:silver">buy Field Archaeologist</code> (''case insensitive''). Getting a profession will increase its listed proficiencies by 10 points, up to a maximum of 30. Do take a look at what each [[~~proficiency~~]] ~~does~~ to ~~help~~ you ~~plan better what you'll want to start off with!~~		While primarily used for roleplaying and judged scenes, [[Social Actions]] and [[Duties]] use your skill rolls to determine rewards and successful completion of your chosen tasks. The message that there are available jobs only appears if you have at least 1 point trained in the proficiency.

	~~The message that there are available jobs only appears~~ of ~~you have at least 1 point trained~~ in ~~the proficiency. The best way to get a head start is by choosing your [[professions]].~~		Just like Perks/Quirks, these can be reset during the first week of character creation for free using the <b>+mako/ProfReset</b> command in-game!

	==Wait, where and how can I work again?==		==Wait, where and how can I work again?==
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	At any time, you can type <code style="background:silver">duty</code> to bring up a number of duties that your character can undertake. Do note that taking one reduces your maximum patrol points while active, from 60 to 48.		At any time, you can type <code style="background:silver">duty</code> to bring up a number of duties that your character can undertake. Do note that taking one reduces your maximum patrol points while active, from 60 to 48.

	Unlike ~~professions~~, these only roll once per day, no matter where you are. Also, unlike ~~professions~~, these actually make a small difference to the game world, being a plot point for judged Roleplaying scenes. They also get easier as they come closer to 100% maintenance. While the freecred reward is high, one shouldn't try going for a duty with high difficulty (DC) without the proper skill.		Unlike [[Social Actions]], these only roll once per day, no matter where you are. Also, unlike [[Social Actions]], these actually make a small difference to the game world, being a plot point for judged Roleplaying scenes. They also get easier as they come closer to 100% maintenance. While the freecred reward is high, one shouldn't try going for a duty with high difficulty (DC) without the proper skill.

	You can check the main page of [[duties]] for more information, like being a professional at them.		You can check the main page of [[duties]] for more information, like being a professional at them.
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	* <code style="background:silver">salvage</code> – Shows your current stock of salvage.		* <code style="background:silver">salvage</code> – Shows your current stock of salvage.
	* <code style="background:silver">drop</code> – Use this to drop, discard, delete, get rid of, do away with inventory items. It will prompt with Y or N if you want to trash the item. <code style="background:silver">drop 1; drop 22; drop 53</code>		* <code style="background:silver">drop</code> – Use this to drop, discard, delete, get rid of, do away with inventory items. It will prompt with Y or N if you want to trash the item. <code style="background:silver">drop 1; drop 22; drop 53</code>
	* <code style="background:silver">sheet</code> or <code style="background:silver">score</code> – This will show the complete character sheet. Includes health, energy, exp, creds, class, tokens, mako, hero points, patrol points, wounds, proficiencies, skills, powers ~~and professions~~ (to only see the top part, add #top to the command)		* <code style="background:silver">sheet</code> or <code style="background:silver">score</code> – This will show the complete character sheet. Includes health, energy, exp, creds, class, tokens, mako, hero points, patrol points, wounds, proficiencies, skills, and powers (to only see the top part, add #top to the command)
	* <code style="background:silver">test item=modifier #makers</code> – This is useful when you're looking for which characters can craft what. Bounties change every 3 hours and finding who can make a Quick Nanite Entangler can be time consuming. Instead, just use the command with #maker at the end. In this example, <code style="background:silver">test nanite entangler=quick #makers</code> will list everyone you can comission to craft one!		* <code style="background:silver">test item=modifier #makers</code> – This is useful when you're looking for which characters can craft what. Bounties change every 3 hours and finding who can make a Quick Nanite Entangler can be time consuming. Instead, just use the command with #maker at the end. In this example, <code style="background:silver">test nanite entangler=quick #makers</code> will list everyone you can comission to craft one!
	* <code style="background:silver">+bounty</code> - Check the current market bounties (crafting and special feral) as well as the current RP hotspot.		* <code style="background:silver">+bounty</code> - Check the current market bounties (crafting and special feral) as well as the current RP hotspot.

Songbird: /* Professions and Duties, because even after the apocalypse, shit needs to work */

2022-03-24T07:22:59Z

Professions and Duties, because even after the apocalypse, shit needs to work

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	You can pick up to 6 professions right from the start, but do note that you have to spend mako to get rid of them!		You can pick up to 6 professions right from the start, but do note that you have to spend mako to get rid of them!

	To learn a profession, simply type <code style="background:silver">buy full profession name</code> in any room without a shop. For instance, say you want to get Field Archaeologist, you type <code style="background:silver">buy Field Archaeologist</code> (''case insensitive''). Getting a profession will increase its listed proficiencies by 10 points, up to a maximum of 36. Do take a look at what each [[proficiency]] does to help you plan better what you'll want to start off with!		To learn a profession, simply type <code style="background:silver">buy full profession name</code> in any room without a shop. For instance, say you want to get Field Archaeologist, you type <code style="background:silver">buy Field Archaeologist</code> (''case insensitive''). Getting a profession will increase its listed proficiencies by 10 points, up to a maximum of 30. Do take a look at what each [[proficiency]] does to help you plan better what you'll want to start off with!

	The message that there are available jobs only appears of you have at least 1 point trained in the proficiency. The best way to get a head start is by choosing your [[professions]].		The message that there are available jobs only appears of you have at least 1 point trained in the proficiency. The best way to get a head start is by choosing your [[professions]].

Songbird: /* Perks */

2022-03-15T08:29:25Z

Perks

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	The ones that a new player will most probably want on his/her new character as soon as possible:		The ones that a new player will most probably want on his/her new character as soon as possible:
	*~~Always Male~~/~~Female~~/Herm – These perks will ensure that the character never loses the respective genitals, herms always having at least one ~~cock~~ and one vagina. These perks will NOT prevent the character from gaining extra genitals. This means that if you ~~are Always Male~~ and get infections from a female form, say a Female Husky, you WILL get breasts AND a vagina.		*At Least One Penis/At Least One Vagina/Always Herm – These perks will ensure that the character never loses the respective genitals, herms always having at least one penis and one vagina. These perks will NOT prevent the character from gaining extra genitals. This means that if you have At Least One Penis and get infections from a female form, say a Female Husky, you WILL get breasts AND a vagina.
	*~~Male~~/~~Female~~/~~Herm Preferred~~ – These perks, on the other hand, will ensure that your character ~~is ALWAYS treated as~~ the selected ~~gender~~. ~~Male preferred~~ characters will NEVER grow breasts ~~or vaginas, Female preferred~~ will NEVER get balls ~~or cocks~~.		*No Penis/No Vagina/No Genitals – These perks, on the other hand, will ensure that your character NEVER grows the selected genitals. No Vagina characters will NEVER grow vaginas or breasts (unless they have the Breasts perk). No Penis will NEVER get penises or balls.

	Without any of the above perks, your character's gender will be determined by the mutations s/he currently has.		Without any of the above perks, your character's gender will be determined by the mutations s/he currently has.

Songbird: /* The Beginning tm. */

2021-05-14T14:11:00Z

The Beginning tm.

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	*Things: NPCs or other stuff		*Things: NPCs or other stuff

	That's a ton of info, ain't it? In your first room, take your time to either <code style="background:silver">check</code> or <code style="background:silver">talk</code> to the Things listed. A whiteboard and a ~~Recquisitions~~ Clerk. You don't need to type out the full name (most of the time), so <code style="background:silver">check clerk</code> or check board will suffice! Read what each has to offer and reply accordingly, you can do it on your own, I believe in you!		That's a ton of info, ain't it? In your first room, take your time to either <code style="background:silver">check</code> or <code style="background:silver">talk</code> to the Things listed. A whiteboard and a Requisitions Clerk. You don't need to type out the full name (most of the time), so <code style="background:silver">check clerk</code> or check board will suffice! Read what each has to offer and reply accordingly, you can do it on your own, I believe in you!

	==Starting equipment==		==Starting equipment==

Songbird at 13:59, 14 May 2021

2021-05-14T13:59:46Z

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	Other than using the [http://flexiblesurvival.com/telnet Direct Control] link on the web, you can also connect to the game via a MU client. Two of the lighter ones are BeipMU and PotatoMU, as, even on Windows, they require no installation to run. You can check other [[MU* Clients\|clients to use on this other page]].		Other than using the [http://flexiblesurvival.com/telnet Direct Control] link on the web, you can also connect to the game via a MU client. Two of the lighter ones are BeipMU and PotatoMU, as, even on Windows, they require no installation to run. You can check other [[MU* Clients\|clients to use on this other page]].

	In any MU client, connecting to the game world is easy. Most will ask you to add a world. The address is flexiblesurvival.com, the port is 2000. Once you click to connect, you'll be greeted with the login screen.		In any MU client, connecting to the game world is easy. Most will ask you to add a world. The address is flexiblesurvival.com, the port is 2000. If your client supports encryption, the encrypted port is 2002. Once you click to connect, you'll be greeted with the login screen.

	=Making your character=		=Making your character=