EverQuest/Commands

EverQuest has a command structure which is similar to many Internet-based chat systems such as IRC and MUDs. This evolution from text-message communication to video-game is the backbone of EverQuest's strength: it relies on successful models that worked well for its predecessors.

Combat
Combat commands initiate combat, select targets, etc.

Communication
Communication commands allow the player (either in or out of character) to communicate with other players.

Death
These are commands related to character death, corpse dragging, etc.

Emotes
Emotes are non-verbal communication cues such as dancing or smiling. Some activate a pre-defined physical gesture while others simply report the action as text to nearby characters.

Group
Group commands allow characters to join, manage or leave groups and raids.

Magic
Magic commands manipulate the magic system; casting spells, editing spell books, etc.

Session
Session commands are used to log in or out.

Status
Status commands query or set the status of your character and certain default actions (such as auto-inventory).

UI
UI commands affect the user interface, or bring up special-purpose UI elements (i.e. windows).