The Amnesia House Talker



Spodding from Windows

Start off by running telnet to trollied.org 2222.

Start -> Run

Activate the "Start" menu, using:

keyboard
First ensure no other keys are being pressed.
Either: Press the key which has a Windows logo, if present.
Or: Hold down the "Ctrl" key whilst clicking the "Escape" key once.
mouse
Ensure you are pressing no mouse buttons.
Move the mouse pointer over the "Start" button and then click.
Choose the "Run" option from the "Start" menu using:
keyboard
Press the arrow key which points upward until "Run" is selected, then press either the "Return" or the "Enter" key.
mouse
Move the mouse pointer over the word "Run" and then click.

Run - telnet trollied.org 2222

Enter the text "telnet trollied.org 2222" using the keyboard.
Press either the "Return" or the "Enter" key, or click on "OK" using your mouse.

You should see the the telnet window appear containing the "Amnesia House" title screen, as shown below:

Microsoft Telnet - trollied.org

Follow the instructions displayed in the telnet window, by typing your responses. The first instruction is "Please enter your name." You should type in the name by which you wish to be known on the talker and then press the "Return" or "Enter" key.

If you find that you can't see what you're typing, you can reveal everything you type by using "Local Echo". Click on "Terminal" in the telnet window, and then choose "Preferences". Place a tick next to "Local Echo", as shown below and then click "OK".

Terminal Preferences

After a couple more simple questions, you will enter the main chat room. Other users online will be able to further advise you on how to find your way around.

Good luck and have fun!


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