TICKS
A MUD hour is also called a "tick" and is approximately 60 seconds of real
time. At the end of each tick, many things happen:
- characters regenerate lost hit points, mana, and movement
- weather changes
- spells and effects may wear off
Area resetting happens roughly every 6 ticks if no one is in the area; less
often (30 ticks) if someone is. Also note that objects lying on the ground
will *not* be regenerated if anyone is in the area when it resets.
While regeneration does occur at each tick, it does no good to try and sleep
or rest just before a tick occurs. Regeneration is calculated on a much
smaller time scale. If you rest for half a tick, you get credit for that.
If you find that your regen seems slower than it should be, check your
affects and equipment. Certain spell affects can reduce your regen rate,
like haste and slow. Some rare rooms and furniture can also affect your
regen in a positive or negative way.