OSTRING
Syntax
ostring name field [string | keyword]This command can be used to change most of the text strings associated with objects.
field is one of the following:
name The key name of the object.
short The full name of the object (a few words).
medium For when the object is seen in room (one line).
extra Adds an extra description. Must be followed by a keyword.
delete-extra Used to remove extra descriptions.
Must be followed by keyword.
action-description Object action text.
Where a string is expected as the last argument, a newline will make you enter a string mode, and the game will prompt you for new lines to the string until you exceed the maximum length for the string or you end a line with a '^'.
When doing long descriptions, use this format:
ostring hat long<ENTER> You see Marik's ugly ski hat with an ugly tassel on the end...<ENTER> @<ENTER>