U

U, pro. You. Shortform often used by young mudders .

All objects found within a game DB . are within the universe ofthat game.

Usually refers to the internal logic that governs the interaction ofall objects within a particular MUD .

(1) To unseal with a key . Often a necessary step before a lockedcontainer type item or door may be opened. Sometimesautomatic (unseen by the player) provided the character has the properkey.

(2) To return file access to a state that permits access by others.

See: lock .

Uptime, n., v.

(1) How long a game has been continuously running. This is theamount of time that has passed since the last reboot .

(2) Command that reports the uptime.

User, n, adj.

(1) Person authorized to access the system . The term does notdistinguish if one is a player , builder or administrator .

(2) Something associated with (or "owned" by) a person authorized toaccess the system . Example: "user account."

Users, v.

Wizard commanddisplays the names of all users currently connected to the game.

See: who , wizlist .