> cat /help/tell

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                               TELL
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SYNTAX: tell <player> <message>
        reply <message>
        re <message>

Send private messages to other players.

BASIC USAGE:
  tell bob Hello there!
  Sends "Hello there!" to Bob only

REPLY FEATURE:
  Someone tells you: "Hey!"
  reply Hi back!
  Auto-replies to last person

TELL HISTORY:
  tellhist - See last 10 tells
  th       - Shortcut
  Shows both sent and received

MESSAGE COLORS:
  You tell someone: Green
  Someone tells you: Green
  Different from public chat

TELL FEATURES:
- Works across any distance
- Private between two players
- Can tell ghosts
- Can't tell linkdead players

ETIQUETTE:
- Ask before telling strangers
- Keep tells appropriate
- Use for coordination
- Respect if someone says stop

COMMON USES:
- Team coordination
- Trading items
- Making friends
- Private strategy

SEE ALSO:
  help gossip - Public chat
  help channels - All communication

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