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'''#loot''' is an [[external command]] used to open an unlocked [[container]] on the floor. Containers in the inventory are opened by applying them.
  
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There is a [[chest]] here, loot it? [ynq] (q) Hmmm, it seems to be [[lock]]ed. You have a little trouble lifting p - a chest. Your movements are slowed slightly because of your [[load]]. What do you want to [[throw]]? [*] In what direction? You hear a [[muffled shatter]]. You hear a muffled shatter. Your movements are now unencumbered.
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You cannot loot locked containers, you have to apply some [[unlocking tools]] at them first. If you do not have any, you may #[[force]] or [[kicking|kick]] the lock open. However, kicking may destroy the contents: you will hear [[muffled shatter]] in case that happens.
  
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Sometimes looting a container may trigger a trap, such as a [[poison]] needle at you.
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There is a chest here, loot it? [ynq] (q) Hmmm, it seems to be locked.
 
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There is a large box here, loot it? [ynq] (q) Hmmm, it seems to be locked. t - a crude dagger (weapon in hand). There is a large box here, force its lock? [ynq] (q) You force your [[crude dagger]] into a crack and pry. Your crude dagger broke! You give up your attempt to force the lock. a - a +0 scalpel (weapon in hand). There is a large box here, force its lock? [ynq] (q) You force your scalpel into a crack and pry. You hear the chime of a cash register. You succeed in forcing the lock. There is a large box here, loot it? [ynq] (q) You carefully open the large box... o - 2 food rations. v - a red gem.
 

Revision as of 22:51, 24 July 2006

#loot is an external command used to open an unlocked container on the floor. Containers in the inventory are opened by applying them.

You cannot loot locked containers, you have to apply some unlocking tools at them first. If you do not have any, you may #force or kick the lock open. However, kicking may destroy the contents: you will hear muffled shatter in case that happens.

Sometimes looting a container may trigger a trap, such as a poison needle at you.

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