MOTD

Command

MOTD -- Maintain "Message Of The Day"

Synopsis

MOTD [<days> <text>] | [ @ ]

Description

The MOTD command displays, sets or clears the "Message Of The day", which is a single line of text sent only after L2 ctext. If Ctext isn't sent, Motd isn't sent.

The <days> count is decremented at midnight, and the message stops being displayed when it reaches 0. It is meant for displaying urgent notifications, rally adverts etc. Anything more permanent should go in CTEXT.

Options

If no arguments are supplied, the current MOTD (if any) is displayed.

If the first argument is "@", the current MOTD (if any) is cleared.

If two arguments are supplied, the first one should be the number of days to display the message, and the second should be the message itself, which can be up to 80 characters and may include spaces. A "days" count of 1 will display the MOTD until midnight.

Examples

MOTD 3 WyrePak Meeting Tues 21/8 8pm Sutton Arms
MOTD @

Limitations

Message text may not exceed 80 characters, and "days" may not exceed 32767.

Availability

Sysop-only.