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1 | =head1 Deliantra Tutorial - An gentle introduction to the game client. |
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3 | =head1 CFPlus Tutorial - An introduction to Crossfire+ and Crossfire game client. |
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5 | =head2 What's Crossfire+ - Basic Game Concepts |
3 | =head2 What's Deliantra - Basic Game Concepts |
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7 | In the words of Frank Tore Johansen, the author of the original Crossfire |
5 | #TODO: about.html |
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10 | "Crossfire is a multi-player graphical arcade and adventure game made for |
7 | Deliantra is freely distributed under the General (Affero) |
11 | the X Window System environment. It has certain flavours from other |
8 | Public License (GPL) and the code may be obtained from |
12 | games, especially gauntlet and the rogue-like games. Any number of players |
9 | L<http://www.deliantra.net/>. |
13 | can move around in their own window, finding and using items and battling |
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14 | monsters. They can choose to cooperate or compete in the same world." |
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16 | In the years of development that have followed, Crossfire has grown to |
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17 | encompass hundreds of monsters, thousands of maps to explore, an elaborate |
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18 | magic system, over 15 character types, a system of skills, and many, many |
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19 | artifacts and treasures. |
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21 | Crossfire+ is freely distributed under the General Public License (GPL) |
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22 | and the code may be obtained from L<http://crossfire.schmorp.de/>. |
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24 | =head1 Getting Started |
11 | =head1 Getting Started |
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26 | First of all, don't be daunted by the apparent complexity of Crossfire - |
13 | First of all, don't be daunted by the apparent complexity of Deliantra - |
27 | in reality, Crossfire is quite easy to play and character generation is |
14 | in reality, Deliantra is quite easy to play and character generation is |
28 | simple. Later on, when you have some experience playing the game, you may |
15 | simple. Later on, when you have some experience playing the game, you may |
29 | wish to read the full manual. |
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31 | =head2 User Interface Basics |
18 | =head2 User Interface Basics |
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54 | =for image sc_login_srvlist.jpg |
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56 | You can choose from the aviable servers there. |
43 | You can choose from the aviable servers there. |
57 | (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 |
58 | all features that are offered by CFPlus). |
45 | all features that are offered by Deliantra). |
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60 | =item B<Username> |
47 | =item B<Username> |
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62 | Here you have to enter the character name you would like to play |
49 | Here you have to enter the character name you would like to play |
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74 | including name and password, but if it gets lost recovery is difficult, so remember your |
61 | including name and password, but if it gets lost recovery is difficult, so remember your |
75 | password or write it down at a safe place. |
62 | password or write it down at a safe place. |
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77 | One more note: it's not a good idea to use "real" passwords to your |
64 | One more note: it's not a good idea to use "real" passwords to your |
78 | computer accounts! Doing so may make your system vulnerable to |
65 | computer accounts! Doing so may make your system vulnerable to |
79 | unscrupulous Crossfire server administrators. |
66 | unscrupulous Deliantra server administrators. |
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81 | =back |
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83 | Enter the desired I<Username> and I<Password> and click on I<Login> now. |
70 | Enter the desired I<Username> and I<Password> and click on I<Login> now. |
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140 | While each class has its particular strengths and weaknesses, in summary |
127 | While each class has its particular strengths and weaknesses, in summary |
141 | its just a fact that some classes are easier to play than others. |
128 | its just a fact that some classes are easier to play than others. |
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143 | For beginning players, the "simple fighter" characters are the easiest |
130 | For beginning players, the "simple fighter" characters are the easiest |
144 | to play successfully. The B<Dwarf>, B<Human>, and B<Warrior> are among |
131 | to play successfully. The B<Dwarf>, B<Human>, and B<Warrior> are among |
145 | good earlier choices. As you gain experience with using Crossfire+ you |
132 | good earlier choices. As you gain experience with using Deliantra you |
146 | may wish to branch out into other "fighter" characters such as the |
133 | may wish to branch out into other "fighter" characters such as the |
147 | B<Thief> or B<Elf>, or try your hand at playing "spellcaster" characters |
134 | B<Thief> or B<Elf>, or try your hand at playing "spellcaster" characters |
148 | like the B<Wizard>, B<Mage>, B<Cleric> or B<Priest>. The "exotic" races |
135 | like the B<Wizard>, B<Mage>, B<Cleric> or B<Priest>. The "exotic" races |
149 | (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 |
150 | are the hardest classes to master. |
137 | are the hardest classes to master. |
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323 | =head1 Getting Started (old) |
310 | =head1 Getting Started (old) |
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325 | =head2 How to create a new Character |
312 | =head2 How to create a new Character |
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327 | When you start up Crossfire, you will be asked for a character name and a |
314 | When you start up Deliantra, you will be asked for a character name and a |
328 | password (you may need to open the B<Server Setup> dialog for this using |
315 | password (you may need to open the B<Server Setup> dialog for this using |
329 | the button at the top of the screen). If you are playing for the first |
316 | the button at the top of the screen). If you are playing for the first |
330 | time, type any name you like; this will be your character name for the |
317 | time, type any name you like; this will be your character name for the |
331 | rest of the life of that character. Next, type in any password. Remember: |
318 | rest of the life of that character. Next, type in any password. Remember: |
332 | you will need to remember the same password again to play that character |
319 | you will need to remember the same password again to play that character |
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334 | and password, but if it gets lost recovery is difficult, so remember your |
321 | and password, but if it gets lost recovery is difficult, so remember your |
335 | password or write it down at a safe place. |
322 | password or write it down at a safe place. |
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337 | One more note: it's not a good idea to use "real" passwords to your |
324 | One more note: it's not a good idea to use "real" passwords to your |
338 | computer accounts! Doing so may make your system vulnerable to |
325 | computer accounts! Doing so may make your system vulnerable to |
339 | unscrupulous Crossfire server administrators. |
326 | unscrupulous Deliantra server administrators. |
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341 | Your next step will be to generate random (primary) stats for your |
328 | Your next step will be to generate random (primary) stats for your |
342 | character (to see the stats, you might have to open the B<Stats Window> |
329 | character (to see the stats, you might have to open the B<Stats Window> |
343 | using the button at the top of the screen). You aren't limited to the |
330 | using the button at the top of the screen). You aren't limited to the |
344 | number of times you can roll your stats - so have fun. Notice that the |
331 | number of times you can roll your stats - so have fun. Notice that the |
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368 | While each class has its particular strengths and weaknesses, in summary |
355 | While each class has its particular strengths and weaknesses, in summary |
369 | its just a fact that some classes are easier to play than others. |
356 | its just a fact that some classes are easier to play than others. |
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371 | For beginning players, the "simple fighter" characters are the easiest |
358 | For beginning players, the "simple fighter" characters are the easiest |
372 | to play successfully. The B<Dwarf>, B<Human>, and B<Warrior> are among |
359 | to play successfully. The B<Dwarf>, B<Human>, and B<Warrior> are among |
373 | good earlier choices. As you gain experience with using Crossfire+ you |
360 | good earlier choices. As you gain experience with using Deliantra you |
374 | may wish to branch out into other "fighter" characters such as the |
361 | may wish to branch out into other "fighter" characters such as the |
375 | B<Thief> or B<Elf>, or try your hand at playing "spellcaster" characters |
362 | B<Thief> or B<Elf>, or try your hand at playing "spellcaster" characters |
376 | like the B<Wizard>, B<Mage>, B<Cleric> or B<Priest>. The "exotic" races |
363 | like the B<Wizard>, B<Mage>, B<Cleric> or B<Priest>. The "exotic" races |
377 | (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 |
378 | are the hardest classes to master. |
365 | are the hardest classes to master. |
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414 | scrolls, you will notice them going up in smoke! So be careful not to |
401 | scrolls, you will notice them going up in smoke! So be careful not to |
415 | destroy valuable items. |
402 | destroy valuable items. |
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417 | =head2 Tips on surviving |
404 | =head2 Tips on surviving |
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419 | Crossfire+ is populated with a wealth of different monsters. These monsters |
406 | Deliantra is populated with a wealth of different monsters. These monsters |
420 | can have varying immunities and attacktypes. In addition, some of them can |
407 | can have varying immunities and attacktypes. In addition, some of them can |
421 | be quite a bit smarter than others. It will be important for new players |
408 | be quite a bit smarter than others. It will be important for new players |
422 | to learn the abilities of different monsters and learn just how much it |
409 | to learn the abilities of different monsters and learn just how much it |
423 | will take to kill them. |
410 | will take to kill them. |
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