Mechanics
Questions players asked about Mechanics, researched by TornLife.
- What is "Rock, paper, scissors" in Torn - is it an in-game feature, or slang for a counter-relationship between certain game mechanics?
It's a literal in-game profile feature, not slang for a game-mechanic counter-relationship. Rock Paper Scissors is a mechanic released around 20 Febr…
- How do you block another player in Torn, and what does blocking a player affect?
Torn's Rules explicitly recognise a block / ignore feature as the way a player is expected to avoid unwanted contact from another player , and staff …
- How does the friends list work in Torn, including how to add and remove players from it?
A player adds someone to the friends list by typing that player's name or ID into the add box on the friends list page; a player is removed only by t…
- Does TornTools work on iPhone/iOS, and how do you install and set it up?
No. TornTools is a browser extension, not an app, and its own supported-platform list covers only the Chrome Web Store (which also works on Yandex mo…
- How can players search Torn's forums efficiently for specific posts, users, or keywords?
For keyword searches of posts, use the general forum search box and the by:Username (or by:ID) filter to restrict results to one player's posts, opti…
- What do Lottery Vouchers do, and how are they used?
A Lottery Voucher is a Supply Pack item that, when used, credits the player with 100 entries for the Lucky Shot Lotto, Torn's weekly lottery draw; it…
- Can Torn staff read private messages sent between players?
Yes. Torn staff can technically view the content of private messages between players, but access is gated by the report system, logged, and requires …
- Where do you find or generate your referral link in Torn?
- How do you delete a Torn account?
Deletion is self-service: close the account instantly in Preferences, wait 14 days, then return to confirm deletion. "Deleting" doesn't erase the acc…
- How do you download and use the CityWatch tool for Torn?
CityWatch was a standalone desktop app (Windows .exe / Mac .dmg), bought and installed through Torn's Points building page, used after installing Jav…
- Which blood types are compatible for a player with A- blood type to use?
A player with A- blood type can safely use two blood bags: Blood Bag: A- (their own type) and Blood Bag: O- (compatible with every recipient group) .…
- What is the discreet alerts setting and how do you turn it on?
- Is there a published breakdown of the Torn playerbase by level and by rank tier?
No. Neither Torn staff nor the current Torn Wiki publishes a full breakdown of the playerbase by level or by rank tier: the wiki's Hall of Fame mater…
- What does the Torn slang/meme term 'buttholes' refer to, and why are players currently discussing it a lot?
'Butthole' is pure forum slang for a 2026 meme/dare — players jokingly post demanding others 'show your butthole' — not any in-game item, mechanic or…
- Is it better to play manually or use automation tools/scripts, and what does Torn allow?
The question as submitted was unclear; taken as manual play versus automation tools/scripts. No source found contains quoted Torn rules text banning …
- Why is my Torn account level low, and how do Torn character levels increase?
Low level is almost always down to one of a few things: a young account, general inactivity, energy and nerve spent on gym training or crimes rather …
- How do city bank investments work, and which term gives the best return?
The city bank locks money for 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months and pays a fixed amount at the end . No term is permanently best, becaus…
- What determines the odds of winning the slots jackpot in Torn?
- How do you set up a profile signature in Torn?
Go to Preferences, open Profile Signature and edit it in the editor, which opens from the A in the top right corner (Torn Wiki, 2023-09 capture). The…
- How do you add a profile picture in Torn?
- What are blood bags used for, and how can a player change their blood type?
Filled blood bags are Medical items that take about 120 minutes off hospital time, restore 30% life and add 30 minutes of medical cooldown. Empty bag…
- How does the hunting skill work?
Hunting skill is gained by hunting in South Africa, which unlocks at level 15 and costs 10 Energy and $500 per session . It starts at 0 and gains shr…
- What are honor bars in Torn and how do you earn them?
Honor bars are awards shown on a player's profile, earned by completing challenges tied to almost every part of Torn. Examples include Forgery level …
- How do you post an image in a forum post?
Put the image's web address inside the BBCode tag [img]Image URL[/img] . Older player reports also describe an "add image" button in the editor that …
- How does interest on the city bank investment work?
The City Bank is a time-deposit investment: money is locked for a chosen period of 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months and earns interest …
- Is having multiple Torn accounts on the same IP address, such as family members, against the rules, and which interactions between them are forbidden?
Sharing an IP address, as family members or friends do, is not against the rules. Staff removed IP blocks in 2015 and say you will not be banned as l…
- What is karma on the Torn forums and how does it work?
Karma is a score measuring the likes and dislikes a player's forum posts have received. It cannot go below zero, and reaching 1000 karma unlocks the …
- What is level holding in Torn, and when is it beneficial?
Level holding is not pressing the Upgrade button when you can level up, so you stay at your current level . It is said to help by making opponents un…
- How does marriage work in Torn and does it give any real benefits?
You buy a ring, propose from your items, and if the player accepts you are engaged. You then marry at the Church with at least one witness. The docum…
- What causes a player's rank to increase in Torn?
A player's rank rises each time they reach a rank trigger in one of four measures: level, crimes done, networth or total battle stats. Each rank need…