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     * `$playrec <name>`: Play a battle recording. This command creates a spectator team and replays the specified battle log within it. There is a known issue which causes spectators to crash in some cases, so use of this command is currently not recommended.
 
 * Cheat mode commands
-    * `$cheat`: Enables or disables cheat mode for the current game. All other cheat mode commands do nothing if cheat mode is disabled. This command does nothing on the proxy server - cheat commands are always available there.
+    * `$cheat`: Enables or disables cheat mode for the current game. All other cheat mode commands do nothing if cheat mode is disabled. By default, cheat mode is off in new games but can be enabled; there is an option in config.json that allows you to disable cheat mode entirely, or set it to on by default in new games.
     * `$infhp` / `$inftp`: Enables or disables infinite HP or TP mode. Applies to only you. In infinite HP mode, one-hit KO attacks will still kill you.
     * `$warpme <area-id>`: Warps yourself to the given area.
     * `$warpall <area-id>`: Warps everyone in the game to the given area. You must be the leader to use this command, unless you're on the proxy server.
     * `$next`: Warps yourself to the next area.
     * `$swa`: Enables or disables switch assist. When enabled, the server will attempt to automatically unlock two-player doors in solo games if you step on both switches sequentially.
-    * `$item <data>` (or `$i <data>`): Create an item. Item codes are 16 hex bytes; at least 2 bytes must be specified, and all unspecified bytes are zeroes. If you are on the proxy server, you must not be using Blue Burst for this command to work. On the game server, this command works for all versions.
+    * `$item <desc>` (or `$i <desc>`): Create an item. `desc` may be a description of the item (e.g. "Hell Saber +5 0/10/25/0/10") or a string of hex data specifying the item code. Item codes are 16 hex bytes; at least 2 bytes must be specified, and all unspecified bytes are zeroes. If you are on the proxy server, you must not be using Blue Burst for this command to work. On the game server, this command works for all versions.
 
 * Configuration commands
     * `$event <event>`: Sets the current holiday event in the current lobby. Holiday events are documented in the "Using $event" item in the information menu. If you're on the proxy server, this applies to all lobbies and games you join, but only you will see the new event - other players will not.