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	** This works regardless if the container is held in your hand, in the world (e.g. on a table), or part of another outfit (such as a secret coat-pocket).		** This works regardless if the container is held in your hand, in the world (e.g. on a table), or part of another outfit (such as a secret coat-pocket).

	[[File:YW OPENBAG.png\|frame\|~~left~~\|An example of an open bag. The smaller red square is the bag in hand, and the larger rectangle is the stuff inside the bag. Note how the currently selected hand is the LEFT hand.]]		[[File:YW OPENBAG.png\|frame\|none\|An example of an open bag. The smaller red square is the bag in hand, and the larger rectangle is the stuff inside the bag. Note how the currently selected hand is the LEFT hand.]]

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	=== Speaking and Emoting ===		=== Speaking and Emoting ===

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	[[File:YW OPENBAG.png\|frame\|left\|An example of an open bag. The smaller red square is the bag in hand, and the larger rectangle is the stuff inside the bag. Note how the currently selected hand is the LEFT hand.]]		[[File:YW OPENBAG.png\|frame\|left\|An example of an open bag. The smaller red square is the bag in hand, and the larger rectangle is the stuff inside the bag. Note how the currently selected hand is the LEFT hand.]]

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	=== Speaking and Emoting ===		=== Speaking and Emoting ===

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	[[File:YW OPENBAG.png\|frame\|left\|An example of an open bag. The smaller red square is the bag in hand, and the larger rectangle is the stuff inside the bag. Note how the currently selected hand is the LEFT hand.]]		[[File:YW OPENBAG.png\|frame\|left\|An example of an open bag. The smaller red square is the bag in hand, and the larger rectangle is the stuff inside the bag. Note how the currently selected hand is the LEFT hand.]]

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	=== Speaking and Emoting ===		=== Speaking and Emoting ===

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 * '''Right-Click''' to see a list of every item on a given tile.
 * '''Control-Click''' to pull an object or person, as long as it isn't bolted down.
 === Speaking and Emoting ===

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Rules and Expectations

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	If you're a new player, it's generally a good idea to read this guide in its entirety - knowing the terms and concepts written here will help others help you, and most people really do want to help you! As a general rule, if you log in and say that you're new in OOC or Adminhelp, you'll be given a lot more leeway as you take your time to learn, and other people might even come to help you out directly in-game! As long as you listen to what people try and teach you, stay polite, and act in good faith to do your best, it's totally okay to mess up - this game's got a pretty strange learning curve, after all, and we all had to start somewhere!		If you're a new player, it's generally a good idea to read this guide in its entirety - knowing the terms and concepts written here will help others help you, and most people really do want to help you! As a general rule, if you log in and say that you're new in OOC or Adminhelp, you'll be given a lot more leeway as you take your time to learn, and other people might even come to help you out directly in-game! As long as you listen to what people try and teach you, stay polite, and act in good faith to do your best, it's totally okay to mess up - this game's got a pretty strange learning curve, after all, and we all had to start somewhere!

			=== Tips for New Players ===

			If you're brand new to Space Station 13, then you're in the right place! This page will teach you all you need to know about the game itself!
			However, Yawn-Wider requires players stay in-character and '''Role-Play''' (RP) in order to keep the experience fun and immersive for everyone. It's totally okay to not know how to do this, or even ''what'' really is; there's a great crash-course for new and returning players alike on this very wiki at [[A_Crash_Course_in_Roleplaying\|A Crash Course in Roleplaying]]

			* '''Stay humble and keep an open mind''' - At the end of the day, everyone wants to have fun together, and it's likely that most will act in good faith to help you learn the game and improve. Do your best to always take advice and instruction in good faith - it's okay to have your own boundaries, but don't assume you know more than others and don't get upset when you're told "no".

			* '''You are not the main character''' - It can be okay to get excited, especially when the spotlight is on you! Just take care you're not focusing on being the center of attention to the exclusion of all else. Everyone else deserves the "limelight" as much as you do, and in the end this is a collaborative game where the goal is to play ''together'', not for one person to hog all the attention.

			* '''Speak up!''' - Putting yourself out there, offering the invitation for others to engage with you can be very important! Don't sit back expecting people to come to you and interact with you - you'll just feel neglected when nobody reaches out. Give others something to engage with: make an introduction, ask a question, give them an opportunity to engage with you. Just don't expect it to always be taken; it's an ''offer'', not a mandate.

			* '''Keep Patience''' - Sometimes it's important to learn how people interact in a setting before inserting yourself. If you're ever unsure, it's totally alright to sit back and observe the flow of RP in a space instead of asserting your own expectations - it's always easier to welcome someone who meets a community on ''their'' ground rather than forcibly inserting themselves in the way they seem to want.

	== How to Join ==		== How to Join ==

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	OOC "Could someone remind me how chemistry works, again?"		OOC "Could someone remind me how chemistry works, again?"
	Username: Could someone remind me how chemistry works, again?		<ooc> Username: Could someone remind me how chemistry works, again?

	=== Using the Radio ===		=== Using the Radio ===

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	Note that the message is repeated twice: Once with the [Common] tag, symbolizing it was heard over the radio, and then again with no tag, indicating the person listening heard the original speaker say it (not through any radio).		Note that the message is repeated twice: Once with the [Common] tag, symbolizing it was heard over the radio, and then again with no tag, indicating the person listening heard the original speaker say it (not through any radio).

			== Leaving the Game ==

			If you wish to stop playing the game for any reason, it's possible to do so at any time via the following methods:

			* '''In-Game'''
			** '''Taking the Shuttle''' - At the end of each round the evacuation shuttle will arrive to take everyone home. Being on this shuttle when the round ends will allow you to leave the game
			** '''Taking the Teleporter''' - There is a pair of teleporters on the main floor which can be used to retire your character from the round at any time.
			** '''Entering Cryogenic Storage''' - There is a cryogenic storage room on the sub-floor of the station which can be used similar to the Teleporter.
			* '''Out of Game''' - If you ''must'' leave RIGHT AWAY, please use one of these channels to notify the staff so your role can be properly cleaned up and the slot opened for others. Please avoid using these methods if you can avoid it - it is much more preferable to use the Teleporter or Cryo.
			** '''Adminhelp''' - Use the admin-help verb (Keyboard Shortcut: '''F1''') to send a message to the game admins explaining that you need to go and why.
			** '''LOOC Requests''' - Use the LOOC verb to ask those around you to put your unconscious body in Cryo. This is not a preferable course of action as it forces others to pause what they're doing and interrupts the flow of play.
			** '''Discord Ticket''' - In emergencies, it is possible to contact the admin team with your character and user details - they can remove you from the game this way.

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Controls

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	OOC "Could someone remind me how chemistry works, again?"		OOC "Could someone remind me how chemistry works, again?"
	Username: Could someone remind me how chemistry works, again?		Username: Could someone remind me how chemistry works, again?

			=== Using the Radio ===

			All characters start with an earpiece that connects them to the ''Common'' station radio frequency. Some characters will also get to talk on other channels specific to their departments. You can ''examine'' the specific radio to see what channels they can connect to. To send a message to a specific channel, prefix it with a specific symbol. Remember, '''this will only work if your radio can access that channel!'''

			* ; Will send your message to the Common channel.
			* :h Will send your message to your department radio directly.
			* :c Will send the message to the Command Channel
			* :s Will send the message to the Security Channel
			* :m Will send the message to the Medical Channel
			* :e Will send the message to the Engineering Channel
			* :n Will send the message to the Research Channel
			* :u Will send the message to the Supply Channel
			* :v Will send the message to the Service Channel
			* :y will send the message to the Explorers Channel
			* :i Will let you talk into a nearby intercom.
			* :r or :l will talk into the radio held in your right or left hand respectively.

			For example:

			Say "; Cleanup in the HoP Office!"
			[19:44][Common] Sage Maschenny exclaims, "Cleanup in the HoP Office!"
			[19:44] Sage Maschenny exclaims, "Cleanup in the HoP Office!"

			Note that the message is repeated twice: Once with the [Common] tag, symbolizing it was heard over the radio, and then again with no tag, indicating the person listening heard the original speaker say it (not through any radio).

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Rules and Expectations

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	Yawn-Wider is a Medium-Heavy Roleplay server where staying in-character and following the rules is the name of the game. While the focus is on keeping things immersive, there’s always room for a little humor — just make sure it fits the setting. For the full rundown, check out the [[Server_Rules\|server rules]] page. Rounds tend to last up to 20 hours at most, though players can vote every four hours to wrap things up early if the chaos has run its course.		Yawn-Wider is a Medium-Heavy Roleplay server where staying in-character and following the rules is the name of the game. While the focus is on keeping things immersive, there’s always room for a little humor — just make sure it fits the setting. For the full rundown, check out the [[Server_Rules\|server rules]] page. Rounds tend to last up to 20 hours at most, though players can vote every four hours to wrap things up early if the chaos has run its course.

			If you're a new player, it's generally a good idea to read this guide in its entirety - knowing the terms and concepts written here will help others help you, and most people really do want to help you! As a general rule, if you log in and say that you're new in OOC or Adminhelp, you'll be given a lot more leeway as you take your time to learn, and other people might even come to help you out directly in-game! As long as you listen to what people try and teach you, stay polite, and act in good faith to do your best, it's totally okay to mess up - this game's got a pretty strange learning curve, after all, and we all had to start somewhere!

	== How to Join ==		== How to Join ==

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	The ''Occupation'' tab determines which job your character will spawn in playing. You can set one "High" preference, and numerous lower level preferences. If your "High" preferred job isn't available when you join, you'll automatically assigned to a lower-preference job, or as an ''assistant'' if no jobs are available. Notably, the ''Head of Personnel'' role is able to change peoples' jobs in-game, so this isn't permanent. As a brand new player, it should look like the image below - note that '''you won't be able to play certain high-importance roles until you have some play time under your belt.''' This is mainly to prevent malicious actors from ruining games for everyone by spawning in as someone with high clearance and deliberately messing up the station.		The ''Occupation'' tab determines which job your character will spawn in playing. You can set one "High" preference, and numerous lower level preferences. If your "High" preferred job isn't available when you join, you'll automatically assigned to a lower-preference job, or as an ''assistant'' if no jobs are available. Notably, the ''Head of Personnel'' role is able to change peoples' jobs in-game, so this isn't permanent. As a brand new player, it should look like the image below - note that '''you won't be able to play certain high-importance roles until you have some play time under your belt.''' This is mainly to prevent malicious actors from ruining games for everyone by spawning in as someone with high clearance and deliberately messing up the station.

	[[File:YW JOBS.png\|none]]		[[File:YW JOBS.png\|1024px\|none]]

	=== Antagonism ===		=== Antagonism ===