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1=head1 Deliantra Tutorial - An gentle introduction to the game client. 1=head1 Deliantra Tutorial - A gentle introduction to the game client
2 2
3=head2 What's Deliantra - Basic Game Concepts 3=head2 What's Deliantra - Basic Game Concepts
4 4
5#TODO: about.html 5#TODO: about.html
6 6
7Crossfire TRT is freely distributed under the General (Affero) 7Deliantra is freely distributed under the General (Affero)
8Public License (GPL) and the code may be obtained from 8Public License (GPL) and the code may be obtained from
9L<http://crossfire.schmorp.de/>. 9L<http://www.deliantra.net/>.
10 10
11=head1 Getting Started 11=head1 Getting Started
12 12
13First of all, don't be daunted by the apparent complexity of Crossfire - 13First of all, don't be daunted by the apparent complexity of Deliantra -
14in reality, Crossfire is quite easy to play and character generation is 14in reality, Deliantra is quite easy to play and character generation is
15simple. Later on, when you have some experience playing the game, you may 15simple. Later on, when you have some experience playing the game, you may
16wish to read the full manual. 16wish to read the full manual.
17 17
18=head2 User Interface Basics 18=head2 User Interface Basics
19 19
40 40
41=for image sc_login_srvlist.jpg 41=for image sc_login_srvlist.jpg
42 42
43You can choose from the aviable servers there. 43You can choose from the aviable servers there.
44(B<Note:> At the time of this writing (2006-07-23) only I<cf.schmorp.de> supports 44(B<Note:> At the time of this writing (2006-07-23) only I<cf.schmorp.de> supports
45all features that are offered by CFPlus). 45all features that are offered by Deliantra).
46 46
47=item B<Username> 47=item B<Username>
48 48
49Here you have to enter the character name you would like to play 49Here you have to enter the character name you would like to play
50with. 50with.
61including name and password, but if it gets lost recovery is difficult, so remember your 61including name and password, but if it gets lost recovery is difficult, so remember your
62password or write it down at a safe place. 62password or write it down at a safe place.
63 63
64One more note: it's not a good idea to use "real" passwords to your 64One more note: it's not a good idea to use "real" passwords to your
65computer accounts! Doing so may make your system vulnerable to 65computer accounts! Doing so may make your system vulnerable to
66unscrupulous Crossfire server administrators. 66unscrupulous Deliantra server administrators.
67 67
68=back 68=back
69 69
70Enter the desired I<Username> and I<Password> and click on I<Login> now. 70Enter the desired I<Username> and I<Password> and click on I<Login> now.
71 71
72=head2 Character Creation 72=head2 Character Creation
73 73
74=for item sc_char_create.png 74=for image sc_char_create.png
75 75
76Your next step will be to generate random (primary) stats for your 76Your next step will be to generate random (primary) stats for your
77character (to see the stats, you might have to open the B<Stats Window> 77character (to see the stats, you might have to open the B<Stats Window>
78using the button at the top of the screen). 78using the button at the top of the screen).
79 79
127While each class has its particular strengths and weaknesses, in summary 127While each class has its particular strengths and weaknesses, in summary
128its just a fact that some classes are easier to play than others. 128its just a fact that some classes are easier to play than others.
129 129
130For beginning players, the "simple fighter" characters are the easiest 130For beginning players, the "simple fighter" characters are the easiest
131to play successfully. The B<Dwarf>, B<Human>, and B<Warrior> are among 131to play successfully. The B<Dwarf>, B<Human>, and B<Warrior> are among
132good earlier choices. As you gain experience with using Crossfire+ you 132good earlier choices. As you gain experience with using Deliantra you
133may wish to branch out into other "fighter" characters such as the 133may wish to branch out into other "fighter" characters such as the
134B<Thief> or B<Elf>, or try your hand at playing "spellcaster" characters 134B<Thief> or B<Elf>, or try your hand at playing "spellcaster" characters
135like the B<Wizard>, B<Mage>, B<Cleric> or B<Priest>. The "exotic" races 135like the B<Wizard>, B<Mage>, B<Cleric> or B<Priest>. The "exotic" races
136(e.g. B<Fireborn>, B<Quetzalcoatl> and B<Wraith>) and the B<Monk> class 136(e.g. B<Fireborn>, B<Quetzalcoatl> and B<Wraith>) and the B<Monk> class
137are the hardest classes to master. 137are the hardest classes to master.
169The buttons on the right are options of what you can say to the NPC. You can also 169The buttons on the right are options of what you can say to the NPC. You can also
170click on the links in the text to ask the NPC about that. 170click on the links in the text to ask the NPC about that.
171 171
172Another note about entering commands: 172Another note about entering commands:
173 173
174In crossfire most things are command driven. You can enter commands in two ways: 174In Deliantra most things are command driven. You can enter commands in two ways:
175 175
176=over 4 176=over 4
177 177
178=item B<Chat Box> 178=item B<Chat Box>
179 179
309 309
310=head1 Getting Started (old) 310=head1 Getting Started (old)
311 311
312=head2 How to create a new Character 312=head2 How to create a new Character
313 313
314When you start up Crossfire, you will be asked for a character name and a 314When you start up Deliantra, you will be asked for a character name and a
315password (you may need to open the B<Server Setup> dialog for this using 315password (you may need to open the B<Server Setup> dialog for this using
316the button at the top of the screen). If you are playing for the first 316the button at the top of the screen). If you are playing for the first
317time, type any name you like; this will be your character name for the 317time, type any name you like; this will be your character name for the
318rest of the life of that character. Next, type in any password. Remember: 318rest of the life of that character. Next, type in any password. Remember:
319you will need to remember the same password again to play that character 319you will need to remember the same password again to play that character
321and password, but if it gets lost recovery is difficult, so remember your 321and password, but if it gets lost recovery is difficult, so remember your
322password or write it down at a safe place. 322password or write it down at a safe place.
323 323
324One more note: it's not a good idea to use "real" passwords to your 324One more note: it's not a good idea to use "real" passwords to your
325computer accounts! Doing so may make your system vulnerable to 325computer accounts! Doing so may make your system vulnerable to
326unscrupulous Crossfire server administrators. 326unscrupulous Deliantra server administrators.
327 327
328Your next step will be to generate random (primary) stats for your 328Your next step will be to generate random (primary) stats for your
329character (to see the stats, you might have to open the B<Stats Window> 329character (to see the stats, you might have to open the B<Stats Window>
330using the button at the top of the screen). You aren't limited to the 330using the button at the top of the screen). You aren't limited to the
331number of times you can roll your stats - so have fun. Notice that the 331number of times you can roll your stats - so have fun. Notice that the
355While each class has its particular strengths and weaknesses, in summary 355While each class has its particular strengths and weaknesses, in summary
356its just a fact that some classes are easier to play than others. 356its just a fact that some classes are easier to play than others.
357 357
358For beginning players, the "simple fighter" characters are the easiest 358For beginning players, the "simple fighter" characters are the easiest
359to play successfully. The B<Dwarf>, B<Human>, and B<Warrior> are among 359to play successfully. The B<Dwarf>, B<Human>, and B<Warrior> are among
360good earlier choices. As you gain experience with using Crossfire+ you 360good earlier choices. As you gain experience with using Deliantra you
361may wish to branch out into other "fighter" characters such as the 361may wish to branch out into other "fighter" characters such as the
362B<Thief> or B<Elf>, or try your hand at playing "spellcaster" characters 362B<Thief> or B<Elf>, or try your hand at playing "spellcaster" characters
363like the B<Wizard>, B<Mage>, B<Cleric> or B<Priest>. The "exotic" races 363like the B<Wizard>, B<Mage>, B<Cleric> or B<Priest>. The "exotic" races
364(e.g. B<Fireborn>, B<Quetzalcoatl> and B<Wraith>) and the B<Monk> class 364(e.g. B<Fireborn>, B<Quetzalcoatl> and B<Wraith>) and the B<Monk> class
365are the hardest classes to master. 365are the hardest classes to master.
401scrolls, you will notice them going up in smoke! So be careful not to 401scrolls, you will notice them going up in smoke! So be careful not to
402destroy valuable items. 402destroy valuable items.
403 403
404=head2 Tips on surviving 404=head2 Tips on surviving
405 405
406Crossfire+ is populated with a wealth of different monsters. These monsters 406Deliantra is populated with a wealth of different monsters. These monsters
407can have varying immunities and attacktypes. In addition, some of them can 407can have varying immunities and attacktypes. In addition, some of them can
408be quite a bit smarter than others. It will be important for new players 408be quite a bit smarter than others. It will be important for new players
409to learn the abilities of different monsters and learn just how much it 409to learn the abilities of different monsters and learn just how much it
410will take to kill them. 410will take to kill them.
411 411
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498Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by 498Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by
499Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information 499Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information
500compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander. 500compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.
501 501
502Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van 502Adapted for use by I<deliantra>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van
503Steenhoven, Marc A. Lehmann and Robin Redeker. 503Steenhoven, Marc A. Lehmann and Robin Redeker.
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