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• %object%.Description function
  This function returns the contents of the "Description" text box of an object. Using the Description function on the above object will produce:
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• %location%.Description function
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• %character%.Description function
  ..."[[Description (of character)|Description]]" text box at the bottom of the description page for the indicated character. For the above character the following description will be displayed.
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• Specifically list object in location description
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• Description (of character)
  Its value is the contents of the text box at the bottom of the description page for the character: For the above character the following description will be displayed.
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• Description (of Location)
  #REDIRECT [[%location%.Description function]]
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• Description (of object)
  #REDIRECT [[%object%.Description function]]
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• Short description
  #REDIRECT [[Short Location Description]]
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• Long Location Description
  ...ons#Description|description page]] of locations, where it is labeled "Long description". ...d_Examine|Look]] command, and is usually preceeded by the [[Short Location Description]] and followed by a list of dynamic objects and characters that are current
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• Short Location Description
  ...ns#Description|description page]] of locations, where it is labeled "Short description". ...down-arrow at the right-hand end. This allows you to create an [[alternate description]] so that the location can have a different name if it has changed substant
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• Alternate description
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• Long description
  #REDIRECT [[Long Location Description]]
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• The Standard Library
  :%location% is the short description of a location. ! Description
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• Alternate Descriptions
  Alternate Descriptions allow you to add to or change the description of a location, object or character, or alter the text that is displayed by ...e descriptions by right-clicking inside of it and selecting "Add Alternate Description" from the popup menu.
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• Objects
  == Description == The Description tab allows you to set the name of the object, and give it a description and an initial location.
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• Characters
  == Description == The "Description" text box is what is displayed when the player examine's the character.
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• Locked Doors
  ...reating a doorway between a hallway and a study, so i enter an appropriate description, ensure the group type is set to "Locations", and click on the boxes next t This will be the key that unlocks the door. Give it a name and a description then make it a dynamic object so that the player can pick it up and carry i
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• Refreshing the screen display when entering a location
  ...that a task will display before the screen refreshes with the new location description. In my adventures I have a message that appears in green under the text lik ...es to another location, the LOOK task is activated to display the location description, so if we want the screen to refresh when the PC moves to another room, we
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• List of Item functions
  [[CharEnters]] - Contents of "Description when enters the location" text box. [[CharExits]] - Contents of "Description when exits the location" text box.
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• General item functions
  Displays the description of a particular [[Characters|character]] * ''key'' - The [[key]] of the character you wish to display the description for.
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• Long Location Description
  ...ons#Description|description page]] of locations, where it is labeled "Long description". ...d_Examine|Look]] command, and is usually preceeded by the [[Short Location Description]] and followed by a list of dynamic objects and characters that are current
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• Locations
  == Description == ...sic level, locations need two things; a [[Short description]] and a [[Long description]].
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• Getting Started
  In the Short Description field give the room a name, and in the Long Description describe what the room looks like, including any furniture or decorations t Also tick the "Display first room description" box, so that the description of the study is given immediately after the introduction.
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• Conversations with other characters
  When the game starts you will get the introduction, a description of the initial location (and Mildred) and a mention of the exit to the sout ...isplay first room description" is ticked, the short (in boldface) and long description of the location is shown next.
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• Text Overrides
  Note that you can use an [[Alternate Descriptions|alternate description]] in the lower text box to alter the Replacement text using restrictions. ...ocation you want this description displayed in and also set this as "Start description with".
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• %object%.ReadText function
  This function returns the contents of the "...and description when read" property of an object. If the object does not have a "...and description when read" property containing text, then this function will do nothing.
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• Short Location Description
  ...ns#Description|description page]] of locations, where it is labeled "Short description". ...down-arrow at the right-hand end. This allows you to create an [[alternate description]] so that the location can have a different name if it has changed substant
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• %character%.Description function
  ..."[[Description (of character)|Description]]" text box at the bottom of the description page for the indicated character. For the above character the following description will be displayed.
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• %object%.Description function
  This function returns the contents of the "Description" text box of an object. Using the Description function on the above object will produce:
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• Boolean functions
  ...selecting this property you will cause it to be listed after the location description just like a dynamic object would be. Dynamic objects are usually listed along with the description of the location in which they are located, either
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• CYOA using tasks
  ...ons because we are doing everything with tasks, so the "Display first room description" checkbox is not selected and "Start the adventure at location" drop-down i For the task name i have given it a number followed by a short description of the page contents.
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• Text Boxes
  The long description of a [[location]] and the description of [[objects]] and [[characters]]: [[File:imgTip.png]]The short location description can be expanded into a text box by clicking the [[File:IconDropDown.jpg]]
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• %character%.CharEnters function
  This function returns the contents of the "Description when enters the location" property. ...both the "Show character entering/exiting the location" property and the "Description when enters the location" property selected.
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• CYOA using locations
  Note that the "Display first room description" checkbox is not selected and "Start the adventure at location" drop-down s ...he menu choice that will lead you to this page (This is because this short description of the location will be the first thing displayed when the player chooses i
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• "How do I...?"
  The Dark Locations group should override the short location description, and the tasks should prevent looking and examining things whilst in a dark ...floor level and high in the air, in both the room description and the lift description.
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• Verbs and commands
  :<FONT COLOR=#0080C0>%location%</FONT> is the short description of a location. Gives the long description of the players current location.
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• %character%.CharExits function
  This function returns the contents of the "Description when exits the location" property. ...both the "Show character entering/exiting the location" property and the "Description when exits the location" property selected.
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• Specifically list object in location descriptions
  Normally all static objects are expected to be described within the description of the location in which they reside, while dynamic objects are listed sepa ...l list its name along with the dynamic objects after printing the location description, whenever the player uses the "Look" command.
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• Character proper name
  ...the character is one five properties shown on the [[Characters#Description|description page]] of charcters, where it is labeled "Proper name:". ...y for that character is currently seleced. If it is not then the character description (The [[Article]], [[Adjective]] and [[Noun]] fields) will be displayed inst
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• Climbing a Tree
  ...add a more detailed description of the tree than you had in the front yard description. Instead of re-entering the description and any restrictions and actions, we can just call the existing task like t
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• Character Functions
  *[[%character%.Description function|Description]] :<font color="green">%character%</font>.Description
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• Object Functions
  *...and description when read ([[%object%.ReadText function|ReadText]]) - Used for books and si *Description ([[%object%.Description function|Description]]) - The text box that describes the object
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• %object%.ListDescription function
  ...you can enter a description that is to be printed, following the location description, whenever the player types the "look" command or enters a new location. This description will be printed after the location description and before the "Also here is.." message describing the other objects at tha
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• Introduction & End of Game
  If you tick "Display first room description" above the text box, then the description of this starting room will be displayed immediately after the introductory If you dont tick the box then you can enter an alternative description of their start location as part of the introduction.
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• Location Functions
  ...objects will only be listed if "Specifically exclude object from location description" is '''NOT''' ticked. ...n%.LongLocationDescription function|Long Location Description]] - The full description of the location
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• %object%.ListDescriptionDynamic function
  ...sted in location, display this" property is selected, then you can enter a description that is to be printed whenever the player enters a new location or uses the This description will be printed after the location description and before the "Also here is.." message describing the other objects at tha
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• %character%.CharacterAtLocation function
  ...restriction in the [[Tasks|task]] or an [[Alternate Descriptions|alternate description]] to ensure that it is. ...ion", the "At Which Location" property of the character displays the short description of the location.
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• Description (of character)
  Its value is the contents of the text box at the bottom of the description page for the character: For the above character the following description will be displayed.
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• Specifically exclude object from location descriptions
  Normally all dynamic objects are listed automatically following the location description: ...e text that is entered in this text box will be printed after the location description, and before the list of dynamic objects, when the player enters "Look".
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• Adding Characters
  The contents of the description text box will be displayed if the player examines this character. ...ke, an article-adjective-noun that describes what they are, and a detailed description in the text box.
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• %object%.InLocation function
  ...restriction in the [[Tasks|task]] or an [[Alternate Descriptions|alternate description]] to ensure that it is. The initial location of the object is set using two drop-down lists on the description page.
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• %character%.CharacterProperName function
  ...function returns the contents of the "Proper Name" field at the top of the description page for the indicated character. ...racter Functions]]</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>[[%character%.Description function|Description >>>]]</TD></TABLE>
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• %character%.CharInsideWhat function
  ...de an object, or by using the following restriction in a task or alternate description to ensure that it is. *<span style="color:red">Character7</span>.CharInsideWhat.Description
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• %character%.CharOnWhat function
  ...orter object, or by using the following restriction in a task or alternate description to ensure that it is. *<span style="color:red">Character7</span>.CharOnWhat.Description
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• %object%.AtLocation function
  ...restriction in the [[Tasks|task]] or an [[Alternate Descriptions|alternate description]] to ensure that it is. The initial location of the object is set using two drop-down lists on the description page.
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• %character%.Location function
  ...n, then you must use the following restriction in the task or an alternate description to ensure that it is: ...the character who's [[key]] is Character4, then prints the short location description of that location.
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• Is this character known to the player
  == This property changes the description of the character ==
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• Noun
  Both [[objects]] and [[characters]] have a noun field on their description page. ...>[[Main_Page#The_Main_Items|Main_Page]]</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>[[Description|Description >>>]]</TD></TABLE>
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• Demo Games
  ...//forum.adrift.co/download/file.php?id=404 PrevLocation.taf] Changing room description based on which door you entered it by. [http://forum.adrift.co/viewtopic.ph ...tions, and text overrides with alternate descriptions to alter part of the description that depends on restrictions. [http://forum.adrift.co/viewtopic.php?f=14&t
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• Properties
  * Most of the contents of the "Description" tab are also properties. ...the name of the property you can switch from the "Definition" page to the "Description" page. On this page you can explain what this property was created for, so
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• Events
  ...iption to''' - This will append the message in the textbox to the location description of whichever location the player is currently in. Again, you can restrict
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• Character Name substitution
  ...Proper Name (the actual name of the character) and/or a descriptor (short description of what the character is). Generally when you encounter someone for the fir ...different bits of text in different places. Say, for example, you have the description for character Hamish as simply "Hamish stands nearby." Say you also have an
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• Restrictions list
  ...f a [[Tasks|Task]] should execute or an [[Alternate Descriptions|Alternate Description]] be displayed in a [[Text Boxes|text box]]. While the restrictions for an Alternate Description or a movement direction are displayed on a separate form:
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• Running games
  ...e game's introduction is printed in the main window, usually followed by a description of the players initial location, and then a prompt at the bottom of the scr The short description of the current location is also shown on the status bar at the bottom of th
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• Adding a new command
  On the description page we change the name of the task, put in the appropriate command, and wr ...ted to keep track of which objects have been polished (ie. to change their description with an [[Alternate_Descriptions|alternate descripton]], then add a "Polish
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• The command parser
  ...an objects name, or to refer to a character either by their name or their description. ...re "%object%" for the name of an object, and "%character%" for the name or description of a character.
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• %object%.HeldByWho function
  ...a character, or by using the following restriction in a task or alternate description to ensure that it is. The initial location of the object is set using two drop-down lists on the description page.
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• %object%.PartOfWho function
  ...a character, or by using the following restriction in a task or alternate description to ensure that it is. The initial location of the object is set using two drop-down lists on the description page.
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• %object%.WornByWho function
  ...a character, or by using the following restriction in a task or alternate description to ensure that it is. The initial location of the object is set using two drop-down lists on the description page.
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• %object%.StaticOrDynamic function
  ...ynamic function returns the "Object Type" selected from two buttons on the description page of the object, which will be one of "static" or "dynamic". ...wo-state property that is selected using the Static/Dynamic buttons on the description page:
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• %object%.AtLocationGroup function
  ...restriction in the [[Tasks|task]] or an [[Alternate Descriptions|alternate description]] to ensure that it is. The initial location of the object is set using two drop-down lists on the description page.
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• %character%.Name function
  ...acter%.CharacterProperName_function|Proper Name]]" field at the top of the description page for the indicated character. ...r_function|descriptor]] (the combined article-adjective-noun fields on the description tab).
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• %character%.ShowEnterExit function
  ...property determines whether the "Description when exits the location" and "Description when enters the location" properties will be available on the property shee
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• %character%.Parent function
  ...iction]] to limit the [[Tasks|task]] or [[Alternate Descriptions|alternate description]] to the required item type. :If we know that the player is at a location, this gives the short description of that location.
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• Item functions
  * If you now press the down-arrow key ADRIFT will show a description of the first function next to the menu. : Pressing down-arrow again will move down the list showing the description of each function in turn.
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• Object is wearable
  ...ou examine a character, the objects he is wearing will be listed after his description and before the list of items that he is carrying. Both of these properties are on the description page of the object, not the properties page, and are inside the box labelle
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• Article
  ADRIFT has an Article field on the description page of both [[characters]] and [[objects]]. ...tive]]s and [[noun]] when printing out the name of the object or the short description ([[descriptor]]) of a character.
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• Adjective
  ...ticle]] and [[noun]] when printing out the name of the object or the short description ([[descriptor]]) of a character.
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• Overview
  ...ing to be by selecting a location from a drop-down list, and write a short description for it, like this:
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• Tasks
  ...determine if a restriction passes on an [[Alternate Descriptions|alternate description]] in the text box.
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• Groups/Classes
  ...of a text property, as shown above, we are actually entering an alternate description for the text box. If the [[restrictions]] pass then the text given will rep
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• Variables
  ...bject. If it can change throughout the game, you can use a variable in the description of a room or whatever else to reflect that number.
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• IFiction Record
  ...FT adventure and be able to display information such as the title, author, description, version and cover art.
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• FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
  ...ic Interactive Fiction applications, allowing extraction of title, author, description and cover art.
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• ADRIFT 5 fundamentals
  In ADRIFT each of these locations has both a short name and a long description that describes in detail what the player can see (and possibly hear, smell
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• Connecting locations using the Map
  ...r inside the building and the other to execute the "Look" task to show its description:
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• Drawers and Cupboards
  *Create a new object, give it a name and description that indicates it is a container with a lockable door, and place it in an a
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• Clothing Slots
  In the message field put a description of what happens when the player is able to wear the referenced object on th
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• Options
  ...isplay a message like "Exits are north, east and South" after the location description.
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• Character Walks
  On the "Control" page enter the description "Guard Patrol" and select the "Active" radiobutton under "This walk should
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• %object%.DynamicLocation function
  ...DTH="50%"><TD WIDTH="33%" ALIGN=CENTER>[[%object%.Description function|<<< Description]]</TD><TD WIDTH="34%" ALIGN=CENTER>[[Object Functions]]</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTE
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• %object%.Name function
  ...ents of the "Article", "Prefix/Adjective" and "Name/Noun(s)" fields on the description page of an object.
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• %character%.CharOnWho function
  ...e on another, or by using the following restriction in a task or alternate description to ensure that it is.
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• %character%.Descriptor function
  ...returns the contents of the combined article-adjective-noun fields on the description page of the selected character.
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• %character%.ProperName function
  ...function returns the contents of the "Proper Name" field at the top of the description page for the indicated character.
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• %character%.CharHereDesc function
  ...en character is at the location" property is selected then you can enter a description that is to be printed whenever the character is at the location the player
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• Text (property type)
  The "Description when exits the location" text property looks like this:
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• Selection only (property type)
  * Give the new property a description.
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• Character (property type)
  * Give the new property a description.
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• Location group (property type)
  * Give the new property a description.
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• Location (property type)
  * Give the new property a description.
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• Object (property type)
  * Give the new property a description.
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• Integer (property type)
  * Give the new property a description.
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• General Functions
  ...is omitted then the function applies to the Player character, except in a description or property of a character, in which case it will apply to that character.
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• Keeping Score
  ...ck-box is NOT ticked, or you can use an [[Alternate_Descriptions|alternate description]] that has been set to only display once.
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• Description (of Location)
  #REDIRECT [[%location%.Description function]]
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• Description (of object)
  #REDIRECT [[%object%.Description function]]
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• LongLocationDescription
  #REDIRECT [[%location%.Description function]]
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• Short description
  #REDIRECT [[Short Location Description]]
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• Long description
  #REDIRECT [[Long Location Description]]
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• Object is a supporter
  ...mine a supporter object, the objects on top of it will be listed after its description.
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• General tasks
  In the bottom half of the Description page is a [[Text Boxes|text box]] that contains the message to be displayed
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