                               Command : FLASH

NAME
   flash - Send a message directly to a friend's terminal

Level: Expert

SYNTAX
   [##:##] Command : flash <CNUM/CNAME> [<MESSAGE>]

The  <CNUM/CNAME>  argument  is  either  the  number  or name of the recipient
nation.

flash allows instant communication between friendly nations.   flash  has  two
different syntaxes.  You can either send your friend a one line message as in:
   [##:##] Command : flash Foobots Hi there, I'm back from lunch

Or you can send a multi-line message:
   [##:##] Command : flash Foobots

   > Hi there.
   > I ate Fodderland for lunch.
   > .

You can end a multi-line flash with a '.' (period) on a line all by itself.

If  you  do not wish to receive any flash messages from your friends, then you
can temporarily turn the feature off by typing "toggle flash".

Note that if the person you are  flashing  is  allied  to  you,  you  will  be
informed  if  they are not logged in or not accepting flashes when you attempt
to flash them.  This only works when *they* are allied  with  you,  since  you
would normally see them logged in or not using "players"

SEE ALSO
   toggle, wall, declare, players, telegram, Communication

