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01 / Error In Connection

Connection Issues?

Connections sometimes drop. Reconnect to the game and try the last action again. If the same thing keeps happening, it is probably not you and it is worth reporting.

02 / Strong Independent Gamer

Connect Through Telnet

Copy and paste the above command into your terminal of choice, and you should be connected. Then, just type a command and press Enter. Commands are not case-sensitive, so LOOK, look, and an unexpectedly forceful LoOk all mean the same thing.

03 / Oh No It All Broke Help Me Please Help Me

Can't Use The Web Terminal?

Refresh the page first, then try another browser. The web terminal needs JavaScript and a live WebSocket connection, so make sure JavaScript is allowed for namesley.com and check whether a privacy or content-blocking extension is interfering.

If it still refuses to cooperate, use your own terminal and connect with telnet game.namesley.com. It is the same game, same code, same server.

04 / Wait I Need To Know More

Frequently Asked Quesetions

I do not want any JavaScript.

Entirely fair. Use the Telnet version instead. It has no need of earthly frameworks.

I do not like the content.

Some grass may be available outdoors for touching.

I am confused about all of this.

GooseVenture was born from three things. SoftBank asked if the goose was valued in a shareholder presentation that became a meme. This reminded me of the golden eggs I encountered in the original Colossal Cave Adventure game that I loved playing back in the day. Then Electromagnetic Field, a camping festival for hackers, artists, geeks, makers, and other curious people, put out a call for games. It was kismet.

I am a SoftBank employee.

Welcome. Please do not take legal action. Thank you very much.

05 / Everything Is Still Broken

Reporting An Issue

Include the game you were playing, what happened, what you expected to happen, the last command you entered, and roughly when it occurred. Your browser or terminal application may also be relevant.

Please do not send passwords or anything private. The game does not need them, and neither does support.