> cat /help/brief

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                              BRIEF MODE
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SYNTAX: brief        - Toggle on/off
        brief on    - Enable brief
        brief off   - Disable brief

Reduce room descriptions for faster play.

BRIEF MODE SHOWS:
- Room name only
- Exits in parentheses
- No long descriptions
- Items and players still shown

EXAMPLE:
Normal: The Backbone Entrance
        This circular room serves as the main entrance...
        Exits: north, south, east, west

Brief: The Backbone Entrance (n,s,e,w)

WHEN TO USE:
- Fast movement in wars
- Familiar areas
- Reduce screen spam
- Quick navigation

COMBAT BRIEF:
  cbrief - Toggle combat brief
  Reduces combat message spam
  Shows only important info
  Great for large battles

BENEFITS:
- Less scrolling
- Faster reading
- Focus on action
- Better for combat

TIPS:
- Turn on during wars
- Turn off when exploring
- Essential for PvP
- Combine with aliases

SEE ALSO:
  help cbrief   - Combat brief
  help settings - All preferences
  help look     - Room display

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