Newbies
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Welcome to Illarion, one of the most fascinating free MMORPG.
To make your start into the game as easy as possible we have created this brief guide. You are just a few minutes away from entering the legendary world of Illarion - see you in game soon.
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[edit] 1 Getting started
You have to take three steps to be able to play the game. These steps are explained here in detail, however the short version is below:
- First, you need to "Create a free account". The account is your platform to manage and create your own characters. The account name has nothing to do with the names of your characters. Note that every player is allowed to have one account only! Also note that the account name cannot be changed any more once it has been created.
- Second, when logged in to your account you need to create at least one character. Your account allows you to create five unique characters. Before you create your character it might be good to get in touch with the special characteristics of the races you are able to choose of. Each race looks different, has its own language, a unique culture and history. However, there is no need to know all the details. But it is always good to know what kind of race you are playing, isn't it? ;-)
- Third, you have to Download the game and start playing (Online installation). Enter your character's name (not the account name) and your account password. Note that Illarion is a Java application, so you will need Java runtime environment installed. You probably have it already on your computer, else you ca Download Java run time 1.6-02 from Illarion.org.
[edit] 2 The Manual and the Rules
However, everything you need to know in terms of 'how to actually play the game' is written down in this guide as well. Just continue reading. Besides, there also is a manual. We recommend to have a look at the manual in your first days on Illarion, but there is no urgent need to do so. Just read on this guide and you'll get in touch with all important features.
Last but not least: Illarion is a MMORPG. That means that players from all over the planet earth play together in the virtual world called Illarion. You surely understand that we had to set up some basic game rules to ensure fun for everyone. We think that these rules are nothing special, but represent matters of course in terms of mutual respect between the players.
[edit] 3 Newbie Island
Congratulations! You have entered the world of Illarion. In the first moments you might be overwhelmed by all the new impressions: You will see your character, the environment, the inventory and much more. You might wonder how the inventory works, for example, or how to actually move your character, or how to pick things up. But don't worry, we have created a tutorial which explains you how to actually play the game. We call that Newbie Island "Noobia" and your character will have a visit to this beautiful island when you log in for the first time.
[edit] 4 First arrival
Your character will most probably start in the town of Troll's Bane on the island Gobaith. Your character is standing in the local library. Use the arrow keys to walk around and try to find your way out of the door. Let your character say something, e.g. "Hello world!", by just typing the text on your keyboard and hitting Enter. Please note that Illarion is a role-playing game. Thus, other players will talk to your character and not to you as player/person. They will act the way their character does - and they expect you to do the same.
[edit] 5 What next?
[edit] 5.1 Fighting foes
A very quick way to get resources and train your fighting skills is to slaughter pigs. And best of all, pigs do not fight back! You can find pigs just south of your starting position; follow the small river to a muddy place... Move your mouse over a pig, click the right mouse button and select "Attack". Note that you have to stand next to a pig to kill it. The resources dropped by the pigs can be used for various crafts - or may be sold to crafters to make some money. To pick up things lying on the ground just drag&drop them on empty spaces in your belt or bag. You can open your bag by clicking on it with the right mouse button and choose "Open". When your bag is open, you can also right-click items and choose "Pick up" - the item will be moved into your bag. Rabbits, which may be found near the south gate of Troll's Bane, and sheep (near the north gate) are also good for beginners to practice on. Deer may also be found in some forested areas. Please note that most characters do not appreciate it if you attack them without a roleplaying reason, and doing so may either get you killed or banned.
[edit] 5.2 Crafting
Illarion features a complex crafting system which uses three core elements: Tools, resources and the character/player. For all crafts your character needs the right tools to use on resources. For more complex crafts you have to stay at a static tool and use your hand tools there. With the resources you get from slaughtering pigs, you can create your first items. Just northeast (or: top of the screen) from the pigs is the local tavern. There you will find a smoke oven. Face the smoke oven with your character and use the oven while having pork from the pigs in your belt. Your character will roast all the pork you have one after one, there is no need for jackhammer clicking anymore, just a bit of patience. Congratulations, you have produced your first goods! You can either eat the ham to satisfy your hunger or sell it to a NPC.
[edit] 5.3 How to get free food
Eventually, your character will become hungry after some time. There are serveral ways to obtain free food. Free food helps against hunger, but it is not very nutritious. So it may has disadvantageous effects on your body...
- Picking fruits like apples
- Killing pigs and roasting ham (see above)
- Begging
- Claw fishing (lizards only)
[edit] 5.4 NPCs
[edit] 6 Roleplaying
Illarion is a "true" role-playing game. You are supposed to play your character like a role in a theatre play. There is no script and no stage director, so you can do whatever you like and let your character live his own life. The goals of Illarion are not to become the best in every skill, pwn as many monsters as possible and PK noobs but to play a being in this independent, mysterious world.
[edit] 7 Need help?
[edit] 7.1 Help ingame
In case you need help with the game, inform other players that you are new to the game, most players are rather friendly and will help you immediately. Try to stay in character as long as possible, use the OOC speech mode if you need out of character help, e.g. with the interface. You may also send a petition to the game masters by typing "!gm [your petition]".
- Newbie section on the Illarion boards
[edit] 7.2 Technical problems
In case you encounter a technical problem with Illarion, bug the technical staff, e.g. Nitram.
- Technical support on the Illarion boards
- Client Troubleshooting
- "Mantis" bugtracking system
