> cat /help/shout

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                              SHOUT
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SYNTAX: shout <message>

Yell a message heard throughout the area!

CHANNEL INFO:
- Area-wide range
- Shows in yellow
- Louder than say
- Costs 5 SP

RANGE:
Heard by everyone in:
- Same general area
- Not global like gossip
- Good for local alerts

USES:
- Area warnings
- Call for help
- Taunts/challenges  
- Coordinate locally

EXAMPLES:
  shout Anyone in mansion?
  shout Look out - kamikaze!
  shout Come fight me!

RESTRICTIONS:
- Uses 5 spell points
- Can be muted
- Don't spam
- Area only

ETIQUETTE:
- Emergency use OK
- Keep it relevant
- No harassment
- Fun taunts fine

VS OTHER CHANNELS:
  Say: Room only
  Shout: Area wide
  Gossip: Global

SEE ALSO:
  help channels - All options
  help gossip   - Global chat

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