Verb:NEWS

NEWS Type System

NEWS displays current events in GemStone IV, including gameplay and policy updates and upcoming/ongoing scheduled activities organized by players and staff. At this time, the NEWS verb is not actively being updated.

This verb is deprecated and is no longer implemented. Information in this article is presented for historical reference only.

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Usage:
 NEWS                -  lists all news items
 NEWS {1,2,3,4,5}    -  lists items only from the indicated category
 NEWS NEXT           -  displays the next unread item
 NEWS IGNORE         -  marks all items as read
 NEWS HELP           -  brings up this dialogue
 NEWS PRIME          -  lists items only if marked as PRIME-only
 NEWS PREMIUM        -  lists items only if marked as PREMIUM-only
 NEWS NEW            -  lists items only if new to you

NOTE: Items are *only* marked as read with the NEWS NEXT command, not by reading a specific article.