--- deliantra/Deliantra-Client/resources/pod/intro.pod 2006/05/26 10:47:42 1.7
+++ deliantra/Deliantra-Client/resources/pod/intro.pod 2006/07/23 15:14:02 1.10
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+=for image banner.png
+
=head1 CFPlus - a Crossfire+ and Crossfire game client.
=head2 What's Crossfire+ - Basic Game Concepts
@@ -16,8 +18,8 @@
magic system, over 15 character types, a system of skills, and many, many
artifacts and treasures.
-Crossfire+ is freely distributed under the GNU license and the code may be
-obtained from L.
+Crossfire+ is freely distributed under the General Public License (GPL)
+and the code may be obtained from L.
=head1 Getting Started
@@ -30,6 +32,211 @@
# very short description of all ui elements
+=head2 Start Playing
+
+When starting the client you will see a window in the middle of the screen:
+
+=for image sc_login.png
+
+There are several settings there:
+
+=over 4
+
+=item B
+
+In the I entry you can enter the server hostname followed by
+a colon with the port. The port is per default 13326 if you just enter
+the hostname.
+
+Below the entry there is a button I. If you click on it you
+will get a server list:
+
+=for image sc_login_srvlist.png
+
+You can choose from the aviable servers there.
+(B At the time of this writing (2006-07-23) only I supports
+all features that are offered by CFClient).
+
+=item B
+
+Here you have to enter the character name you would like to play
+with.
+If you are playing for the first time, type any name you like; this will
+be your character name for the rest of the life of that character.
+As you don't have a character yet you have to create a new
+character. It will be explained below at the L.
+
+=item B
+
+Next, type in any password. Remember:
+you will need to remember the same password again to play that character
+again! You can use B (see the buttons on the top of the window) to save your settings,
+including name and password, but if it gets lost recovery is difficult, so remember your
+password or write it down at a safe place.
+
+One more note: it's not a good idea to use "real" passwords to your
+computer accounts! Doing so may make your system vulnerable to
+unscrupulous Crossfire server administrators.
+
+=back
+
+Enter the desired I and I and click on I now.
+
+Next you will see:
+
+=head2 Character Creation
+
+=for item sc_char_create.png
+
+Your next step will be to generate random (primary) stats for your
+character (to see the stats, you might have to open the B
+using the button at the top of the screen).
+
+Hover with the mouse cursor over the stats (Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis, Pow and Cha)
+to see what they mean or what they do.
+
+Or look at L.
+
+You can let the dices reroll your stats with the I button, you can
+I.
+You aren't limited to the number of times you can roll your stats - so have fun.
+Notice that the stats are always arranged that the B stat has the highest value, the
+B stat has the lowest. You may rearrange the order of these values
+when you decide that you have rolled some decent stats. Two points: you
+can never roll a character with better stats than an average of straight
+15's, and you can't roll higher than 18 in a stat.
+
+Finally click on I stats when you think they are fine.
+
+The next you will see after accepting the stats will be the race selection:
+
+=for image sc_char_create_race.png
+
+On the top right a text is displayed that explains the current selected race.
+If you rearrange the windows like this:
+
+=for image sc_char_create_race2.png
+
+You will also see the face of the selected race. Click on I and read all
+the descriptions until you find the right race for your new character.
+Keep in mind that the races also affect the L.
+
+After you clicked I you will see this:
+
+(I choosed a Halfling for now)
+
+=for image sc_new_char.png
+
+The dragon on the right is another player that is currently logging in or creating his character.
+
+Now go to the south (you can move your character by with the keypad or the cursor keys).
+You will enter a hall similar to this:
+
+=for image sc_new_char_hall.png
+
+Step onto the first cell before the teleporter and the description of the character class
+will be displayed in the message window:
+
+=for image sc_new_char_class.png
+
+While each class has its particular strengths and weaknesses, in summary
+its just a fact that some classes are easier to play than others.
+
+For beginning players, the "simple fighter" characters are the easiest
+to play successfully. The B, B, and B are among
+good earlier choices. As you gain experience with using Crossfire+ you
+may wish to branch out into other "fighter" characters such as the
+B or B, or try your hand at playing "spellcaster" characters
+like the B, B, B or B. The "exotic" races
+(e.g. B, B and B) and the B class
+are the hardest classes to master.
+
+One more note: You will probably find any character class that has a low
+natural B (for example, the B class) will have a fairly
+difficult time at higher levels. Skills, and most importantly, spells,
+will be more difficult learn. Plan to spend a lot of loot on grimores,
+prayer books and skill scrolls.
+
+If you found a class that you like step on the teleporter.
+
+=head2 The first dungeons
+
+Next you will land in the nexus:
+
+=for image sc_new_char_nexus.png
+
+Read the signs by stepping on them and read what they say.
+These signs automatically display what they have to say in the message window.
+Other signs you have to read by applying them. You apply something by middle-click
+it in the floorbox:
+
+=for image sc_new_char_floorbox_apply.png
+
+Or you can use the I to apply the topmost thing you see in the floorbox.
+
+For now go to the north into the newbies house. Read all signs there and follow their
+instructions.
+
+If you see NPC's there, click on them and you will enter the NPC dialouge:
+
+=for image sc_newbiew_npc_dialog.png
+
+The buttons on the right are options of what you can say to the NPC. You can also
+click on the links in the text to ask the NPC about that.
+
+Another note about entering commands:
+
+In crossfire most things are command driven. You can enter commands in 2 ways:
+
+=over 4
+
+=item B
+
+=for image sc_chatbox.png
+
+If you plan longer chat sessions you maybe prefer this.
+
+=item B
+
+Read the tooltip that occurs when you hover the mouse above the entry.
+This completer can speed up commands a lot.
+
+=back
+
+Ok, i assume now that you finished the newbies house and you are back in the nexus.
+Now walk to the left, to the exit to I, the main town in the world.
+It's the main meeting place for most people on the server and it offers newbie
+dungeons for the beginners.
+
+If you walk into the exit you will be teleported to scorn:
+
+To the west you see the two beginner houses. Step onto the first one:
+
+=for image sc_scorn_beginners_house.png
+
+Press spacebar to apply it to enter the house. Like the newbies house
+in the nexus read all signs and follow their orders:
+
+=for image sc_inthe_beginners_house.png
+
+After you finished that house, enter the second house and finish it.
+
+After finishing those two houses there are multiple dungeons for newbies.
+The best for you to start is the I:
+
+=for image sc_scorn_newbie_tower.png
+
+To the north there is the I a well that you can enter.
+The first parts of the dungeon there are also very nice.
+
+=for image sc_scorn_drinking_fountain.png
+
+Explore Scorn, there are many dungeons in the houses. Be careful when meeting
+new monsters, ask questions on the server via the I command and read the
+documentation here for further information about some topics.
+
+=head1 Getting Started (old)
+
=head2 How to create a new Character
When you start up Crossfire, you will be asked for a character name and a
@@ -106,7 +313,7 @@
I'm on the starting map, what do I do now? You should be in a city square
with a few sign posts in the middle. Move over the signs and apply them
-("A") to read what they say.
+B to read what they say.
For beginners, there are several maps designed for them. Find these areas
and clear them out. All throughout these levels, a player can find signs
@@ -221,5 +428,5 @@
compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.
Adapted for use by I, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van
-Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.
+Steenhoven, Marc A. Lehmann and Robin Redeker.