[rodent] - pesky creatures - (if you have 3 fire spells you can cast thunder to send them away)
[bat] - flying creatures - (found only in the Witch's castle -bats are easier to kill and evade than rodents)
[spider] - pesky creatures - (creatures summoned by the SPIDER SPELL)

NOTE: The number next to the rodent or bat is the creature's LEVEL. A level 10 bat is much stronger
than a level 1 bat. You might want to run rather than fight a LEVEL 10 (or higher) creature? 

How do I Move?
Click on the FORWARD, BACK, RIGHT and LEFT buttons.

How do I attack?
Select ATTACK from the Drop-Down Menu Box. Click on the
players name (this name is only shown when the player is in the
SAME room!) Then Click on UPDATE button.

How do I Steal Gold?
Select STEAL_GOLD from the Drop-Down Menu Box. Click on the
players name (this name is only shown when the player is in the
SAME room!) Then Click on UPDATE button.

>>HINT: When attacking or stealing gold, You must select player's name and
            click UPDATE quickly or the person may move away.

?NOTE: The theif's INTELLIGENCE determines how much is stolen.

How do I KISS?  (Level 10 required)
Select kiss from the Drop-Down Menu Box. Click on the
players name (this name is only shown when the player is in the
SAME room!) Then Click on UPDATE button.

Giving another player a KISS will steal life from them and give it to you! <<< NEW FEATURE!

How do I Find Gold?
Once in a while you will find a object. It may be worth some gold or it
may be a TRAP! To take it, click on TAKE then Click on UPDATE
button.

        If an object is trap... expect the damage to be HALF of the
                                            trap percentage.

        If an object is NOT a trap... expect gold you will receive to
                                                        be a QUARTER of the trap
                                                        percentage.
      
For example: if the chance of it being a trap is 80%
                      then expect either 40 hit points damage or
                      20 pieces of gold gained. 

>>HINT: Once you've found treasure or Spell Book in a particular
location...You will NEVER find it there again until you've found it
somewhere else first.

Why do I need Gold?
To purchase objects, such as a Sword or the Ring of Darkness. The
amount of GOLD you have also determines your LEVEL. Certain
spells, magic and armor only become available after achieving higher
levels.

How do I buy things?
Sometimes you just automatically purchase things when you see them
if you have enough gold (Such as the Ring). Other times you may
have to select which item to purchase. (Such as the Sword- small,
medium or large)

SWORD
If you find enough gold you may purchase a sword. Without a sword
you must use only your hands (Bare Hands - 22 points damage max)

   Small Sword - This sword can do as much as 27 hit points damage.
   Medium Sword - This sword can do as much as 32 hit points damage.
   Large Sword - This sword can do as much as 37 hit points damage.

>>HINT: Due to the weight of a sword...It is harder to regain
HEALTH when carrying a sword. The larger the sword the harder it
is to regain heath. Keep that in mind when purchasing a sword.

?NOTE: 1/4 of the attacker's STRENGTH determines the minimum dammage.

Where do I find Spells?
You can find spells in the Magic Pot. This pot is located in various
locations at various times. (Watch the chat window for details)

How do I Cast Spells?
If you have any spells...Select Cast_Spells from the Drop-Down
Menu Box. Click on the players name (this name is only shown when the
player is in the SAME room!) Then Click on UPDATE button.

How do I Cast Spells using the SPELL BOOK?
Spell Books cannot be taken, only read and used in the location where
the book is found. If you have found a SPELL BOOK you may cast spell
on anyone and anywhere by typing:    

cast spellname on playername

>>HINT: You must type the playername exactly like player
spelled it, shown in the game. ( EXAMPLE: cast freeze on KiaRo )

SPELLS

    FIRE - This spell will burn player for ? moves and can be
    extinguished SOONER by moving to the fountain.(Unless
    fountain is FROZEN) Hit points will remain RED until spell
    is over. This spell CANNOT be used with SPELL BOOK

    DARKNESS - This spell will cause the player to see only
    darkness for ? moves. (Hit points will remain DARK GREY
    until spell is over) This spell is only available when there is a
    SPELL BOOK in your location.
    type: cast darkness on playername

    FREEZE - This spell will cause the player to be frozen in the
    current location for ? moves (Hit points will remain ICY BLUE
    until spell is over) This spell is only available when there
    is a SPELL BOOK in your location.
    type: cast freeze on playername

    SPIDERS [ level 8 required ]- This spell will cause the player
    to be attacked by spiders (Hit points will remain RED until spell
    is over) This spell is only available when there is a SPELL BOOK
    in your location.
    type: cast spiders on playername

?NOTE: The Caster's CHARISMA affects how long the spell will last.

CASTLE #2: ZOMBIES ARE VERY HARD TO KILL- ZOMBIES WILL ONLY HURT PLAYERS WHO HAVE KILLED -ONLY PLAYERS WITH NO SCORE CAN RESURRECT

The ZOMBIE'S name is partially made up of the first 4 characters of
playersname. For example if the playersname was jackiechan then the
jackiechan's zombie would be shown as [zombie-jack]

type: resurrect zombie

>>ZOMBIE FACT: Zombies aren't very smart, they only kill what
happens to get in their way.

>>ZOMBIE FACT: Although the player who resurrects the zombie can kill it-
the player will not gain  any score doing so.

>>ZOMBIE FACT: Only ONE zombie is allowed out of its grave at a time.

>>ZOMBIE FACT: When the player who resurrected the zombie dies, so does
the zombie.

Player's Abilities

LEVEL ........ Achievement  (base on gold acquired)
STR   ........... Strength (affects attacking/hits)
CHA  ........... Charisma (affects casting/spells)
INT   ........... Intelligence (affects stealing)

Whats the strange number by my name?
yourname[?] .... The number by each player's name represents the highest number of kills achieved
by player. It is the player's actual level. This is stored in our database so each time you come back it
will be shown. This number gives you a good idea who you are fighting against.
You might want to think twice about fighting a LEVEL 20 (or higher)  person if you're new.


Level 1 Protection
Spirits from the castle will attempt to protect level 1 players
by moving them to Front of Castle when they need help

MOVING TO DIFFERENT CASTLES AND AREAS

You can transfer to different castles through the crypt.
Just click on the link thats says: "click to move to castle?"

YELLING: You can talk with everyone in ALL castles/areas
by typing yell in front of your message.

EXAMPLE: yell hello everyone

ALL CASTLES SEE >>>  yourname_ yell hello everyone [yelling from castle?]

>>CASTLE FOR SALE!
Why would I want to buy the Witch's Castle?   <<< NEW FEATURE!

If you have enough money, you can buy the Witch's castle when its for sale.
When you own the castle, you can change things:

>>> Change which pests live in the castle RODENT, BATS, DOGS, GIANT BEETLES, SNAKES, ETC.

>>> Change how powerful POTIONS are

>>> Change how much ELIXIRS cost <<< AS OWNER, YOU GET ALL GOLD FROM SALES

>>> Change how powerful CROW EGGS are

SPECIAL CHAT CHARACTERS

-h = happyface
-t = tongue
-l = love/heart
-s = sad

Magic Eye

Select SHOW_EYE from the Drop-Down Menu Box. Click on the
players name (this name is only shown when the player is in the
SAME room!) Then Click on UPDATE button.

The Magic Eye will temporarily disorient the player. (he/she will have to
scroll down to attack, steal or cast) and can hurt or suffer depending on
which eye attacker is using.

There are three different MAGIC EYES...

-HUMAN - hurts crow
-CROW  - hurts snake
-SNAKE - hurts human

To change eye, type: eye=human or eye=crow or eye=snake

?NOTE: You must be at LEVEL 2 (or higher) to use the magic eye.

ARMOR (not available in castle#1)
Armor will block entirely or a portion of the attacker's blows. (2-12 points)
You will automatically get armor when you are at LEVEL 3. (or higher)

the CROW
Crows like shiny objects- if you have alot of jewels and gems (over 80 gold)
a crow may fly down and snatch a gem or jewel - but will leave and EGG behind.

crow EGGS
A crow egg can be dropped anywhere for another opponent to stumble upon... KABOOM!!!>
to drop an egg, simply type: drop crow egg

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