Control Codes                  July 18, 1988

     One tactic that a player who wishes to survive must learn is the proper
use of control codes.  The control codes are implemented by CIS and not
by Kesmai, but their proper use often is required for survival.  This
file will discuss the appropriate use of each of the control codes.

Control-O : This code is the most useful of them all.  Most people play
the game at 300 baud for monetary reasons.  Sometimes, at 300 baud, it
can take more than the 12 second round time to update you screen.  This
usually happens when you have a lot of critters attacking you at the same
time.  In this case, you could die before you get a chance to enter your
command.  By entering a Control-O you can halt the screen output, and 
immediately have your command processed.  You must be aware that a Control-O
will invalidate your display, you will need to do a redraw once you reach
a safe place.

Control-C : This code is used to clear your buffer space.  It is possible,
and often desirable, to enter many repetitious commands in advance.  CIS
provides input buffering for your commands, and will process your input
in the order entered.  This is often useful when you want to repeat
a tedious command, like taking balm, several times, and go take a break.
However, sometimes you will want to break the stack of commands, and
enter a different command.  This might be because of something attacking
you, or some other reason.  By entering Control-C, you can cancel this
input buffer, and enter a command on the next round.

Control-U : If you make a mistake in your command, you can erase the line
by entering a Control-U.  This is helpful if you see a mistake at the
beginning of a line.