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Example showing dialog with computer is using ">" character probably for denoting prompt. As this character is used as markup delimiter as well example looks little bit confusingly. Using alternative prompt character like "$" would make example more digestible.
mass-move component to LC1
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Yes, it was Zork example. Honestly, I don't know Zork. But those unescaped > at the start of line look confusing. Maybe example could be taken completely out if you don't have example without >.