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Calabora: /* Choosing a race */

Calabora — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:51:58 GMT

Choosing a race

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	=== Choosing a race ===		=== Choosing a race ===

-	-Each race has it’s own set of starting attributes, innate skills, physical characteristics, traits, and other factors. You can examine these either in the [[races]] section of the Wiki, or by entering “I <race abbreviation>. Decide which race you want, and select it.	+	-Each race has its own set of starting attributes, innate skills, physical characteristics, traits, and other factors. You can examine these either in the [[races]] section of the Wiki, or by entering “I <race abbreviation>. Decide which race you want, and select it.

	=== Choosing a culture ===		=== Choosing a culture ===

Calabora: /* Notice */

Calabora — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:51:49 GMT

Notice

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	== Notice ==		== Notice ==
-	While still solid, some of the information here is rather outdated. It is '''always''' best to use the neophyte channel if you need clarification with anything.	+	While still solid, some of the information here is rather outdated. It is '''always''' best to use the neophyte channel if you need clarification with anything. That being said, the ooc channel is more closely monitored, so using that as your first line of contact may also be advisable.
-		+

	== Your First Character ==		== Your First Character ==

Yarp: /* What's The Best Character? */ made link internal

Yarp — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:15:27 GMT

What's The Best Character? - made link internal

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	== What's The Best Character? ==		== What's The Best Character? ==

-	Many new players ask this question. It's easy to say that the best character is the one you have the most fun playing, but that's not the answer they're looking for. A slightly more on-target answer is that the best character is whichever one the best '''player''' makes -- there is no substitute for knowing the ins and outs of the game and having a sound grasp of planning. But if you just can't accept waiting, a strong starting character would probably be a [[srazh]] [[Verynvelyrae]] with a [https://wiki.lostsouls.org/Drake_%28Empathic_Bond%29 drake familiar], at least sixty points in intelligence and perception, and maximum starting constitution. Despite the section heading, this is '''not''' going to be the strongest possible character you could have, but it gives you a tough, flying character who can breathe fire and has a powerful familiar to help them in combat.	+	Many new players ask this question. It's easy to say that the best character is the one you have the most fun playing, but that's not the answer they're looking for. A slightly more on-target answer is that the best character is whichever one the best '''player''' makes -- there is no substitute for knowing the ins and outs of the game and having a sound grasp of planning. But if you just can't accept waiting, a strong starting character would probably be a [[srazh]] [[Verynvelyrae]] with a [[Drake_(Empathic_Bond)\|drake familiar]], at least sixty points in intelligence and perception, and maximum starting constitution. Despite the section heading, this is '''not''' going to be the strongest possible character you could have, but it gives you a tough, flying character who can breathe fire and has a powerful familiar to help them in combat.

	== Further Reading ==		== Further Reading ==

Yarp: /* Money */ made into a sentence.

Yarp — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:14:11 GMT

Money - made into a sentence.

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	== Money ==		== Money ==
-	[[How To Make Money]]	+	The [[How To Make Money]] page provides some suggestions for making money as a new player.

	== Progressing : Guilds and Affiliations ==		== Progressing : Guilds and Affiliations ==

Yarp: /* Setting your skills */ rewrite to bullet points

Yarp — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:09:59 GMT

Setting your skills - rewrite to bullet points

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	-Like setting attributes, you will see a list of your starting skill maximums and minimums, as well as a running total of points you have remaining to spend. If you set any skill higher than 40, your character will start out with the necessary amount of specialization points needed to cover the skill level.		-Like setting attributes, you will see a list of your starting skill maximums and minimums, as well as a running total of points you have remaining to spend. If you set any skill higher than 40, your character will start out with the necessary amount of specialization points needed to cover the skill level.

-	Some of the most useful skills for a new character are [[orienteering]], which lets you determine your location, [[literacy]], which lets you read written text and [[first aid]], which lets you treat damaged limbs. You probably want to have at least 20 points in each, more if you can spare.	+	It is generally recommended that all new players have at least 20 points in the following skills:
		+	* [[Orienteering]] to assist with determining one's location whilst traveling.
		+	* [[First Aid]] to assist with treating damage.
		+	* [[Literacy]] to aid in reading.

	=== Setting handedness ===		=== Setting handedness ===

Yarp: /* Improving your character */ fixed links

Yarp — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:04:21 GMT

Improving your character - fixed links

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	At level one, not surprisingly, you won't be able to kill many things. A 'traditional' way to start is with bashing rats in the Losthaven sewers, though it is rarely (if ever) productive for gaining experience. You do, however, improve skills by 'doing', so you can improve your combat-related skills by fighting rats while setting your combat mode to studious or cautious. It is important to note that engaging in "non-productive combat" - that is, combat where no damage is being traded - now incurs an experience penalty after some time, so it is generally not wise to do this in defensive combat mode.		At level one, not surprisingly, you won't be able to kill many things. A 'traditional' way to start is with bashing rats in the Losthaven sewers, though it is rarely (if ever) productive for gaining experience. You do, however, improve skills by 'doing', so you can improve your combat-related skills by fighting rats while setting your combat mode to studious or cautious. It is important to note that engaging in "non-productive combat" - that is, combat where no damage is being traded - now incurs an experience penalty after some time, so it is generally not wise to do this in defensive combat mode.

-	Another great option for players to improve their character is by performing [[Challenges]] given by [[Travellers]]. There is generally (but not always) a Traveller online who will be able to offer you challenges, which are a sort of personal mission, with a goal (exploration, questing, etc) along with a hurdle (deafness, fragility, no flying, etc). As a pacifist who has never killed anything in the game, you will not be given any combat-related challenges, so this can be a great option for new characters to not only explore the game, but also advance their characters and also save up [[lives]].	+	Another great option for players to improve their character is by performing [[Challenges]] given by [[Travelers]]. There is generally (but not always) a Traveller online who will be able to offer you challenges, which are a sort of personal mission, with a goal (exploration, questing, etc) along with a hurdle (deafness, fragility, no flying, etc). As a pacifist who has never killed anything in the game, you will not be given any combat-related challenges, so this can be a great option for new characters to not only explore the game, but also advance their characters and also save up [[dying\|lives]].

	If killing is your thing, there are a number of options, ranging in difficulty:		If killing is your thing, there are a number of options, ranging in difficulty:

Yarp: /* Improving your character */ fixed Thistlewood typo

Yarp — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:03:21 GMT

Improving your character - fixed Thistlewood typo

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	* [[St Paedric's Monastery]] has acolytes which, while they assist each other and have magical attacks, provide reasonable experience.		* [[St Paedric's Monastery]] has acolytes which, while they assist each other and have magical attacks, provide reasonable experience.

-	Others have also recommended [[Thislewood]] and [[Togrek]], though it should be noted that the guards in Togrek are aggressive and do tend to swarm.	+	Others have also recommended [[Thistlewood]] and [[Togrek]], though it should be noted that the guards in Togrek are aggressive and do tend to swarm.

	== Playing ==		== Playing ==

Yarp: /* Improving your character */ fixed links for sewers/siren

Yarp — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:03:06 GMT

Improving your character - fixed links for sewers/siren

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	If killing is your thing, there are a number of options, ranging in difficulty:		If killing is your thing, there are a number of options, ranging in difficulty:
-	* [[The Losthaven Sewers]] has rats, as well as harder Skaven.	+	* The [[Losthaven Sewers]] has rats, as well as harder Skaven.
-	* [[The Shrieking Siren]] has rats in the bottom holds, as well as a variety of dwarves.	+	* The [[Shrieking Siren]] has rats in the bottom holds, as well as a variety of dwarves.
	* [[Spiderwood]] has regular, as well as giant spiders to fight, though you'll want to bring a lit torch to burn away webs.		* [[Spiderwood]] has regular, as well as giant spiders to fight, though you'll want to bring a lit torch to burn away webs.
	* [[Halfmoon Bay]] has citizens, guards, and thugs, all of which can be killed, though some will assist each other.		* [[Halfmoon Bay]] has citizens, guards, and thugs, all of which can be killed, though some will assist each other.

Yarp: /* Lowbie areas and combat */ major rewrite

Yarp — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:02:37 GMT

Lowbie areas and combat - major rewrite

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	Because you receive experience for exploring the world, you can get your character started without any fighting at all; just find new places to check out. You start off with your homeland (presumably Losthaven) considered fully explored, so you won't get any experience for wandering its streets, but there are several areas within it that you will get experience for exploring, such as the Hall of Legends, the Losthaven Arena, the Losthaven sewers, and the Shrieking Siren (a ship at the docks). And, of course, you can leave Losthaven and explore as much of the wide world as you like, though watch out for danger!		Because you receive experience for exploring the world, you can get your character started without any fighting at all; just find new places to check out. You start off with your homeland (presumably Losthaven) considered fully explored, so you won't get any experience for wandering its streets, but there are several areas within it that you will get experience for exploring, such as the Hall of Legends, the Losthaven Arena, the Losthaven sewers, and the Shrieking Siren (a ship at the docks). And, of course, you can leave Losthaven and explore as much of the wide world as you like, though watch out for danger!

-	== Lowbie areas and combat ==	+	== Improving your character ==

-	At level one, not surprisingly, you won't be able to kill many things. A 'traditional' way to start is with bashing rats in the Losthaven sewers, though if you hate rat-bashing there are many other options!	+	At level one, not surprisingly, you won't be able to kill many things. A 'traditional' way to start is with bashing rats in the Losthaven sewers, though it is rarely (if ever) productive for gaining experience. You do, however, improve skills by 'doing', so you can improve your combat-related skills by fighting rats while setting your combat mode to studious or cautious. It is important to note that engaging in "non-productive combat" - that is, combat where no damage is being traded - now incurs an experience penalty after some time, so it is generally not wise to do this in defensive combat mode.

-	*'''Note:''' Rat bashing in Losthaven is not productive at level 1. It is rarely productive at level 10. "Not productive" could be rephrased as "if it doesn't get you killed slowly and painfully, you are in a very combat-heavy race and won't get much xp for it." If you have never killed anything, you are a "pacifist" and it is good to start the game as a pacifist and stay that way at least until you are guilded. Get challenges (as a pacifist, you won't get combat challenges) and get your lives to 15.	+	Another great option for players to improve their character is by performing [[Challenges]] given by [[Travellers]]. There is generally (but not always) a Traveller online who will be able to offer you challenges, which are a sort of personal mission, with a goal (exploration, questing, etc) along with a hurdle (deafness, fragility, no flying, etc). As a pacifist who has never killed anything in the game, you will not be given any combat-related challenges, so this can be a great option for new characters to not only explore the game, but also advance their characters and also save up [[lives]].

-	The experience you receive will be quite low and drops very quickly (each monster of the same type that you kill will give you less experience, so watch out for that). However, skills are improved by doing, so if you want to build up your defensive skills especially, ''set [[combat mode]] to defensive'', wallop away at the rats and watch your [[dodge]] or [[shield]] or [[parry]] level increase, depending on the type of defense you were using. Also, using ''search'' in some rooms in the sewers may net you something useful.	+	If killing is your thing, there are a number of options, ranging in difficulty:
-	*'''Note:''' as of [http://lostsouls.org/changelog/xp-penalty-for-pointless-combat-severe-anti 5193], you ''will'' begin experiencing XP penalties in the form of XP loss for engaging in non-productive combat for any significant period of time. A better choice of combat mode might be studious or cautious - this allows you to retain a significant defensive bonus while still being counted as participating in combat.	+	* [[The Losthaven Sewers]] has rats, as well as harder Skaven.
		+	* [[The Shrieking Siren]] has rats in the bottom holds, as well as a variety of dwarves.
		+	* [[Spiderwood]] has regular, as well as giant spiders to fight, though you'll want to bring a lit torch to burn away webs.
		+	* [[Halfmoon Bay]] has citizens, guards, and thugs, all of which can be killed, though some will assist each other.
		+	* [[Darkhold]] has a variety of urgai and trullja which, while generally aggressive, are not terribly difficult if one has trained up their combat skills.
		+	* [[Og]] has niedrisi that should be a reasonable challenge for newer players and provide a good stepping stone to later areas.
		+	* [[St Paedric's Monastery]] has acolytes which, while they assist each other and have magical attacks, provide reasonable experience.

-	Killing sewer rats will surely get boring quickly. No worries, there is a docked ship at the south end of losthaven which has a rodent infestation problem at the bottom level. The rats and bats in this area will give you enough exp for a couple of levels. Save the snakes and the bipedal inhabitants until you are a bit stronger.	+	Others have also recommended [[Thislewood]] and [[Togrek]], though it should be noted that the guards in Togrek are aggressive and do tend to swarm.
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-	Spiderwood is a new area right outside Losthaven (-23, -23, 0) where players of all levels can find a challenge. The giant spiders are for slightly higher level characters - avoid until you're ready to take them on. All the spiders are aggressive, so don't stick around in the same room as a spider you don't wish to fight. The spiders will spit webbing at you often to impede your movements - with enough webbing, you can say goodbye to any type of movement other than struggling. Unless your race has a fiery aura (ex [[phaethon]]), it's a good idea to carry a torch if you plan on going to spiderwood. A lit torch or fiery weapon will burn away webbings immediately.	+
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-	One of the very first things you want to do is locate and join a [[guilds\|guild]]. Most of the guilds have alignment requirements and several have very specific requirements for race, skills, attributes etc. Check the [[Locations_and_Landmarks\|locations and landmarks]] page for available directions. Once you join a guild, you should have enough skill to take on giant rats and skavens in the losthaven sewers, most of the inhabitants of the ship in the Losthaven docks and the giant spiders in Spiderwood. From there on, the world is your oyster, as they say. You can move up to [[Thistlewood]], [[St._Paedric's_Monastery\|St. Paedric's Monastery]], [[Togrek]], to name a few areas.	+

	== Playing ==		== Playing ==

Calabora: /* What's The Best Character? */

Calabora — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:40:10 GMT

What's The Best Character?

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	== What's The Best Character? ==		== What's The Best Character? ==

-	Many new players ask this question. It's easy to say that the best character is the one you have the most fun playing, but that's not the answer they're looking for. A slightly more on-target answer is that the best character is whichever one the best '''player''' makes -- there is no substitute for knowing the ins and outs of the game and having a sound grasp of planning. But if you just can't accept waiting, a strong starting character would probably be a [[dracon]] ranger with a drake familiar, at least sixty points in intelligence and perception, and maximum starting constitution. Despite the section heading, this is '''not''' going to be the strongest possible character you could have, but it gives you a tough, flying character who can breathe fire and has a powerful familiar to help them in combat.	+	Many new players ask this question. It's easy to say that the best character is the one you have the most fun playing, but that's not the answer they're looking for. A slightly more on-target answer is that the best character is whichever one the best '''player''' makes -- there is no substitute for knowing the ins and outs of the game and having a sound grasp of planning. But if you just can't accept waiting, a strong starting character would probably be a [[srazh]] [[Verynvelyrae]] with a [https://wiki.lostsouls.org/Drake_%28Empathic_Bond%29 drake familiar], at least sixty points in intelligence and perception, and maximum starting constitution. Despite the section heading, this is '''not''' going to be the strongest possible character you could have, but it gives you a tough, flying character who can breathe fire and has a powerful familiar to help them in combat.

	== Further Reading ==		== Further Reading ==