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Combat
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Combat in Order and Chaos is automatic once initiated.
You attack and defend each combat round until one side dies
or flees.

Starting Combat
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  kill <target>     - Attack a creature
  consider <target> - Check how tough a creature is first

During Combat
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Combat happens automatically in rounds. Each round you and
your opponent exchange blows. You can use skills and spells
during combat.

Commands in combat:
  flee        - Attempt to run away
  <skill>     - Use a skill (e.g., bash, kick)
  cast <spell> - Cast a spell

Ending Combat
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Combat ends when:
* Your target dies
* You die (see: help death)
* You successfully flee
* Your target flees

Tips
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* Always 'consider' before attacking
* Keep an eye on your health
* Set WIMPY to auto-flee when health is low (see: help set)
* Loot corpses for gold and equipment

See also: help skills, help spells, help death, help pvp