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Syntax:<\/span> Clock
Start\/Stop\/Pause\/Pushback\/Speedup\/Slowdown\/List\/Info\/Delete\/Forcetick<\/p>\n

The ‘clock’ command allows SRs to create, manage, and display
timed progress trackers. These clocks can represent anything
from the duration of a ritual, the approach of reinforcements, the progress of
a complex task, or rounds in the scenario.<\/p>\n

Clocks tick automatically at specified intervals (in real-world minutes). They
can optionally be divided into segments to track progress towards a goal.
If turn limited is enabled players will only be be able to use try and
attempt once per tick of that clock.<\/p>\n

Only the SR who creates a clock can manage it using these commands. Players in
the room will see messages when clocks start, tick, pause, stop, or complete,
based on the clock’s description.<\/p>\n

Creating Clocks:
Use the ‘make clock’ command to initiate the clock creation process. You will
be prompted for the following information:<\/p>\n

Name: A unique name to identify this clock for commands (e.g.,
“RitualTimer”, “GuardPatrol”).
Desc: A description shown to players in the room when the clock
starts, ticks, etc. (e.g., “The arcane ritual pulses”, “Distant
footsteps grow louder”).
Minutes: The number of real-world minutes between each tick of the clock.
Segments: (Optional) The total number of segments (ticks) the clock needs
to complete. Enter 0 or leave blank if the clock should tick
indefinitely until stopped or deleted. Progress is shown as
“current\/total” (e.g., 3\/6).
TurnLimiting: Enter ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. If ‘Yes’, each tick of this clock will
reset the ability to use try and assist for players.<\/p>\n

Type ‘done’ when finished editing the clock details.<\/p>\n

Commands:<\/p>\n

clock list
Lists all clocks you have created, showing their name, status, minutes per
turn, and segment progress (if applicable).<\/p>\n

clock info <clock_name>
Displays detailed information about the specified clock, including its
name, description, status, minutes per turn, segment progress, turn
limiting status, next scheduled tick time, and last used time.<\/p>\n

clock start <clock_name>
Starts a stopped or paused clock.<\/p>\n

clock stop <clock_name>
Stops a running or paused clock.<\/p>\n

clock pause <clock_name>
Pauses a currently running clock. It retains its current progress and
remaining time until the next tick but stops counting down. Use ‘clock
start’ to resume.<\/p>\n

clock pushback <clock_name> [number]
For a running, segmented clock, reduces the current segment count by the
specified number (default is 1). The segment count cannot go below 1.
If a clock represented some impending doom, this could be used to
represent players delaying that.<\/p>\n

clock speedup <clock_name> [minutes]
Decreases the time better ticks by the specified
amount (default is 1 minute). The interval cannot be reduced below 1
minute per turn.<\/p>\n

clock slowdown <clock_name> [minutes]
Increases the time between ticks by the specified
amount (default is 1 minute).<\/p>\n

clock forcetick <clock_name>
Immediately triggers a tick for a running clock, bypassing the normal timer.<\/p>\n

clock delete <clock_name>
Permanently deletes the specified clock from the database. This action
cannot be undone.<\/p>\n

See Also<\/h3>\n