Help Index :: Communication :: Description The desc command is used in two modes. First, to edit the description of your character, and second to manage the saved descriptions for all of the characters on your account. SYNTAX (EDIT MODE) desc desc desc preview desc exit : switch from edit mode to manage mode This command uses the standard editor - see help editor for a list and description of how to write a description for yourself. NOTE: Description does not use many of the commands that are unique to note and mail, such as send, post, and delete. SYNTAX (MANAGE MODE) desc : list your saved descriptions desc # : view a saved description desc select # : select a saved description to be used with this character desc edit # : edit the description specified by number desc new : create a new description desc delete # : delete a saved description (draft only) When you are editing a description you are also editing the appearance and keywords associated with that description using the appearance and keywords commands. DESCRIPTION Description allows you to write a message of who your character is. It is displayed either when someone looks at you, or uses the qlook command. Your description should include what your character looks like as well as any other information you feel someone could gather from your appearance. It does not include emotions or anything which another player could not realistically gather from merely looking at you. Please note that a description is generally at least one paragraph of at least five sentences in length. Writing your description, appearance and keywords is mandatory for advancing beyond the fifth level of experience. Once you have written a description, see the helpfile for approval for further information. GUIDELINES * Should be at least five complete sentences. * The same rules as to what doesn't go for appearance applies here as well. (no auras, abnormal things like two-heads, etc) * Do not include your name or class in your description. * Do not force the judgement of the viewer "you get hungry just looking at...," you want to beat his head in." * Do not include actions grabs a tree and uproots it." * Do not include clothing or other removeable objects. Tattoos, items braided into hair/beard, and scars are fine, though. * Do not capitalize race in your description or appearance. * Do include things such as eyecolor, hair color, height, race (flaunt those elf ears and troll warts), and other physical characteristics.