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Welcome to Tentellian Help! 
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Here is an explanation of the basic commands available to you:
  
---------MOTION COMMANDS--------- 
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North, south, east, and west are self-explanatory; they move you to a room in that direction, if possible. Just typing n, s, e, or w will also activate them. You can move in and out of buildings, too. 
---------ACTION COMMANDS---------
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- LOOK (or "l"): Displays a description of the current room
- INVENTORY (or "i"): Lists the items you are currently holding
- TAKE +  [object]: Picks up an object and adds it to your inventory
- DROP + [object]: Drops an object that you are carrying- "quit": Quits the game
- EXAMINE + [object]: Allows you to learn more about objects in your inventory or the current room
-QUIT: Ends the game.
- HELP: You're lookin' at it!
Other basic commands are available to you as well, such as READ, WEAR, SMELL, and UNLOCK. Make sure to include the direct object of your action when appropriate.
---------EXTRA COMMANDS---------
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You can express a variety of emotions and actions in the course of the game. Your abilities include things like JUMP, GROAN, LISTEN, NOD, CHEER, SIT, SHUDDER, and  SHOUT.   See what else you can do... it just might prove useful.
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For help with specific in-game puzzles, see the accompanying "Puzzle Help" file.