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= Tootsville Game Controls =
  
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== Control Panel ==
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You'll need a mouse (or other pointing device, such as a pen or touchscreen) and keyboard to play. If you want to play on a mobile device that doesn't have a built-in keyboard, we ''strongly'' recommend using a BlueTooth or other external keyboard.
  
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In the top-left corner is the control panel. It will look like the Tootsville “T” icon, and flips over to show the gears inside it.
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== Basics ==
  
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Touch the Control Panel to adjust settings for the game.
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There are five objects around the edges of your screen. At the top-left is the Control Panel (with the Tootsville T logo). At the bottom-left is your Toot's mobile. At the bottom center is the Talk Box. At the bottom right is your Toot's paperdoll. At the top right may be an item that you're holding in your trunk.
  
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* Full Screen Mode
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To walk to a spot in the game, click on that spot. To take a single step, press an arrow key.
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* Volume
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Shift + Page Up or F7 or
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* Text Display and Speech
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To see another person's Player Card, click on their Toot or their Toot's name tag.
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* Controllers
 
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* Keyboard Options
 
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* Quit the Game
 
  
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You can also hold '''Control''' and press the '''Page Up''' (or '''Prior''') key to access the Control Panel. Then, use the arrow keys and '''Return''' to make a selection, or '''Escape''' or '''Page Up''' ('''Prior''') to close it.
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To use an object in the game world, like opening a door, click on it.
  
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* Some Macintosh browsers might change that to '''Command''' + '''Page Up'''. Others might not?
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== Using the Mouse (or other pointer) ==
  
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== Active Item ==
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To open the Control Panel, click on the T logo at the top-left. From here, you can set the background music volume, go to fullscreen mode, configure a gamepad, get help, download the latest web browser from Mozilla Firefox, or quit the game.
  
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If you have an Item that you are using, it will be represented by an icon at the top-right corner of the screen. You can tap it to “use” that item. Many items will need to know “use on what?” Click on the other object on your screen. For example, to use a watering-can on a flower, tap the watering-can equipment icon, then tap the flower.
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To open your Mobile, click on the mobile icon at the bottom-left. From here, you can access your Calendar, Camera, Contacts, Map, Messages, and Wallet.
  
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Some items can only be used a limited amount. A counter of remaining uses will appear here.
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To access the Talk Box, click in the open area and type what you want to say. To change how loudly you are speaking, click on the speech balloon icon to the left. To add emoji characters, click on the elephant icon.
  
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Some items have an energy or power level that is displayed here.
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To access your Paperdoll, click on the paperdoll icon in the bottom-right. From here you can change your clothes, review your inventory, and hold equipment items in your trunk.
  
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You can also use this item by holding '''Shift''' and clicking on the second object directly, or by walking up to that object, hold '''Shift,''' and press the arrow key in the direction of that object.
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To use an item you're holding in your trunk, click on the picture of it at the top-right of the screen, then click on where you want to use it.
  
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== Inactive Item ==
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== Using the Keyboard ==
  
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You may have another equipment item that you can switch to quickly. Its icon will be smaller, beneath the active item. Tap it to switch places.
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Some keyboard shortcuts say Control/Command. On a Macintosh computer, use the Command key. On a Linux or Windows PC, use Control.
  
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You can also switch items by holding '''Shift''' and pressing '''Page Up''' (or '''Prior''').
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Some keyboard shortcuts say Alt/Meta/Option. On a Macintosh computer, use the Option key. On a Linux computer, use Meta or Alt. On a Windows PC, use Alt. Do ''not'' use the AltGr key for this (if you have one).
  
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== Mobile ==
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Sometimes the function (F-number) keys won't work in certain web browsers, so you won't always be able to use those shortcuts.
  
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In the bottom-left corner of the screen is your mobile. Just like in real life, you can use your mobile to send messages, place calls, look up contacts, check the time, take pictures, and spend money.
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=== Control Panel ===
  
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You can also access these tools by holding '''Alt''', '''Meta''', or '''Option''', and pressing '''Page Up''' (or '''Prior''').
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To open the Control Panel, press F10, Menu, or Control/Command + PageUp or Alt/Meta/Option + PageUp.
  
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Your peanuts (money) and fairy dust (magic) appear above the mobile device icon.
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To change the music volume, press Control/Command + the Arrow Up / Arrow Down keys.
  
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The current time and date appear to the right of it.
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To get help, press F1 or Help.
  
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You can jump directly to your Contacts with the card icon below it.
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=== Mobile ===
  
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Tap or click your mobile icon to reach its home screen.
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To open your mobile, press Page Down or Alt/Meta/Option + M or F3.
  
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To use your mobile phone quickly from the keyboard, press '''Page Down''' (or '''Next'''). You can jump directly to your Buddy List by holding '''Control''' and pressing '''Page Down''', or take a quick photo by holding '''Shift''' and pressing '''Page Down'''.
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To go directly to your Contacts, press Control/Command + Page Down, or F6.
  
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== Talk Box ==
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To go directly to your Camera, press Shift + Page Down, or Print, or F9. Your camera will immediately take a photo, so this is a quick way to snap what's happening in the game!
  
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In the bottom center is your “talk” box. If you're on a touchscreen-only device, touch inside the box to bring up your touchscreen keyboard.
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=== Talk Box ===
  
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You can show/hide the Talk Box by clicking on the arrow at the top of it. You can't talk when it's hidden. Hold '''Control''' and press '''Home''' to hide it. Press '''Home''' at any time to return control to it.
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To open your talk box, press Home or Control/Command + A, or End or Control/Command + E, or F4.
  
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* When it's red, you cannot “speak” in the game. You'll see the “no talking” icon; touch it to find out why. (Perhaps you're in a [[Quiet Area]]?)
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To hide your Talk Box, press Control/Command + Home or Alt/Meta/Option + H.
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* When it's yellow, you can speak, but there are children who might see (“hear”) whatever you type, so please be courteous and avoid sensitive or offensive language. You'll see [[Diamond Icons]]; touch it to identify the listening child(ren). (Perhaps that discussion could be moved to an [[Adults Only]] area?)
 
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* When it's blue/green, you can say whatever you want. A blue box indicates that there do not appear to be any players who could hear you, though.
 
  
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=== Speak ===
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To change your talking volume to SHOUTING, press Control/Command + , (comma). To talk normally, press Control/Command + / (slash) or Control/Command + ' (apostrophe). To whisper, press Control/Command + . (period, full stop).
  
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Most of the time, when you type, it will go into the Talk Box. You can return control to the Talk Box by pressing '''Home'''.
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=== Paperdoll ===
  
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The arrow keys left and right, '''Home''' and '''End''', '''Delete''' and '''Backspace''' controls edit what you type when the Chat field has a cursor visible.
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To open your paperdoll, press Page Up or F2 or Alt/Meta/Option + P.
  
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To “speak” what you've typed, click the “speech bubble” icon to the right (or press '''Return''' or '''Enter''').
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=== Equipped Item ===
  
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=== Shout/Whisper ===
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To use your equipped item, press Shift + Home or hold Shift and click on an object.
  
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The button to the left of your chat is the “shout/whisper” button. Whispering travels less distance; shouting travels farther and appears in larger type.
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To switch to your second item, press Shift + Page Up or F7.
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To whisper from keyboard, hold '''Control''' and type '''<''' (probably '''Control + Shift + ,''')
 
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To shout from keyboard, hold '''Control''' and type '''>''' (probably '''Control + Shift + .''')
 
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To return to a normal speaking level, hold '''Control''' and type ''',''' (comma).
 
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You can set your character's facial expression by clicking the “☺” icon to pick a mood.
 
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To set a facial expression with your keyboard, type '''\''' or '''£''' in an otherwise-blank Chat box. You can type the name of the expression, or use the arrow keys to select it.
 
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You can make “Emotes” by tapping the “!” icon in the Chat Box.
 
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To use an Emote with your keyboard, type '''/''' in an otherwise-blank Chat box. You can type the name of the emotion, or use the arrow keys to select it.
 
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* [[Builder:Non-Verbal Chat Buttons]]
 
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* [[Builder:Hands-Free Chat Mode]]
 
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== Paperdoll ==
 
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At the bottom right corner is the [[Paperdoll]] button. Tap/click it to view your [[Wardrobe]] or [[Equipment]] or view your [[Badges]] if you're in the [[Troops]].
 
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You can also access your Paperdoll by pressing '''Page Up''' (or '''Prior''') on your keyboard.
 
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== Moving Around ==
 
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Click on a floor space to walk towards it.
 
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Some objects in the game can be clicked on to “use” them. For example, click on a door to open or close it.
 
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You can also walk up to the object and press the '''Insert''' key to do the same thing.
 
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You can use the arrow keys to walk in the world, but the left/right arrows will also control the Talk Box when it is active. Hold '''Control''' and press '''Home''' to hide the Talk Box if you want to use arrow keys for walking.
 
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If you press '''Control''' and '''*''' on your numeric keypad, you can use the number keys to walk, even when the Talk Box is open.
 
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    7 ↖    8 ↑    9 ↗        - switch active items
 
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You can interact with objects in the world by walking up to them and pressing '''0''' on the numeric keypad when it is active like this.
 

Latest revision as of 12:42, 24 May 2020

Tootsville Game Controls[edit]

You'll need a mouse (or other pointing device, such as a pen or touchscreen) and keyboard to play. If you want to play on a mobile device that doesn't have a built-in keyboard, we strongly recommend using a BlueTooth or other external keyboard.

Basics[edit]

There are five objects around the edges of your screen. At the top-left is the Control Panel (with the Tootsville T logo). At the bottom-left is your Toot's mobile. At the bottom center is the Talk Box. At the bottom right is your Toot's paperdoll. At the top right may be an item that you're holding in your trunk.

To walk to a spot in the game, click on that spot. To take a single step, press an arrow key. 

Shift + Page Up or F7 or

To see another person's Player Card, click on their Toot or their Toot's name tag.

To use an object in the game world, like opening a door, click on it.

Using the Mouse (or other pointer)[edit]

To open the Control Panel, click on the T logo at the top-left. From here, you can set the background music volume, go to fullscreen mode, configure a gamepad, get help, download the latest web browser from Mozilla Firefox, or quit the game.

To open your Mobile, click on the mobile icon at the bottom-left. From here, you can access your Calendar, Camera, Contacts, Map, Messages, and Wallet.

To access the Talk Box, click in the open area and type what you want to say. To change how loudly you are speaking, click on the speech balloon icon to the left. To add emoji characters, click on the elephant icon.

To access your Paperdoll, click on the paperdoll icon in the bottom-right. From here you can change your clothes, review your inventory, and hold equipment items in your trunk.

To use an item you're holding in your trunk, click on the picture of it at the top-right of the screen, then click on where you want to use it.

Using the Keyboard[edit]

Some keyboard shortcuts say Control/Command. On a Macintosh computer, use the Command key. On a Linux or Windows PC, use Control.

Some keyboard shortcuts say Alt/Meta/Option. On a Macintosh computer, use the Option key. On a Linux computer, use Meta or Alt. On a Windows PC, use Alt. Do not use the AltGr key for this (if you have one).

Sometimes the function (F-number) keys won't work in certain web browsers, so you won't always be able to use those shortcuts.

Control Panel[edit]

To open the Control Panel, press F10, Menu, or Control/Command + PageUp or Alt/Meta/Option + PageUp.

To change the music volume, press Control/Command + the Arrow Up / Arrow Down keys.

To get help, press F1 or Help.

Mobile[edit]

To open your mobile, press Page Down or Alt/Meta/Option + M or F3.

To go directly to your Contacts, press Control/Command + Page Down, or F6.

To go directly to your Camera, press Shift + Page Down, or Print, or F9. Your camera will immediately take a photo, so this is a quick way to snap what's happening in the game!

Talk Box[edit]

To open your talk box, press Home or Control/Command + A, or End or Control/Command + E, or F4.

To hide your Talk Box, press Control/Command + Home or Alt/Meta/Option + H.

To change your talking volume to SHOUTING, press Control/Command + , (comma). To talk normally, press Control/Command + / (slash) or Control/Command + ' (apostrophe). To whisper, press Control/Command + . (period, full stop).

Paperdoll[edit]

To open your paperdoll, press Page Up or F2 or Alt/Meta/Option + P.

Equipped Item[edit]

To use your equipped item, press Shift + Home or hold Shift and click on an object.

To switch to your second item, press Shift + Page Up or F7.

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