--- deliantra/Deliantra-Client/resources/pod/intro.pod 2006/07/23 15:14:02 1.10 +++ deliantra/Deliantra-Client/resources/pod/intro.pod 2006/07/24 08:37:26 1.14 @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ 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). +all features that are offered by CFPlus). =item B @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ 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. +character. It will be explained below at the L. =item B @@ -82,8 +82,6 @@ Enter the desired I and I and click on I now. -Next you will see: - =head2 Character Creation =for item sc_char_create.png @@ -123,7 +121,7 @@ After you clicked I you will see this: -(I choosed a Halfling for now) +(I chose a Halfling for now) =for image sc_new_char.png @@ -186,7 +184,7 @@ Another note about entering commands: -In crossfire most things are command driven. You can enter commands in 2 ways: +In crossfire most things are command driven. You can enter commands in two ways: =over 4 @@ -198,12 +196,14 @@ =item B +=for image sc_command_completer.png + 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. +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. @@ -235,6 +235,91 @@ new monsters, ask questions on the server via the I command and read the documentation here for further information about some topics. +Before doing further exploration you maybe want to know how to see your progress +and where to see what level you are and what your current stats are. + +=head2 Displayed information + +The most important dialog is the I, it can be opened by clicking +on the I button on the top of the window or by pressing I. +There are also shortcuts to them on the keys I to I. (I brings up this help). + +Here is a quick explanation what all main information elements in the client gui mean: + +=over 4 + +=item B + +=for image sc_gauges_and_floorbox.png + +These are the gauges that display your Health, Spellpoints/Mana, +Grace and Food. Please hover the mouse cursor above them and read the tooltips. +On the bottom of the gauges the maximum value is displayed and on the top +the current value. + +Below the gauges there is the experience and level displayed. The level is increased +once you reached a certain amount of experience points. + +Below that there is the range slot. It displays the currently selected range weapon +that you can fire with ctrl+. This could be a bow or a spell. + +=item B + +=for image sc_statusbox.png + +It displays all the current status messages that occur while playing. +For example what you hit, if you gained experience, if someone entered +the game or if someone said something. The status messages will disappear over time. +B Most status messages are also displayed in the message window, for example +chatters and if someone entered/left the game. + +=item B + +If you press I or open the playerbook via the I button on the top +of the window and select the I tab, you will see this: + +=for image sc_skill_list.png + +It displays all the skills you have and displays the experience points and level you gained in each. + +=item B + +If you want to see what stats and resistancies you currently have, go to the I tab in the +I (for example by pressing I). + +=for image sc_statistics.png + +Resistancies protect you from a certain type of attack. + +=item B + +If you want to see what spells you have learned yet, go to the I tab in the +I (for example by pressing I). + +You wont see there any spell if you just started, but if you learn a spell, it will show up there. + +If you have learned some spells it should look like this: + +=for image sc_spellbook.png + +=back + +=head2 After playing + +If you are tired or want to take a break from playing, you have to find a I. +The I is the best place to find such a bed for a newbie: + +=for image sc_wanderers_inn.png + +Go into it and find a I: + +=for image sc_bed_to_reality.png + +If you apply it your character will be saved. Your score will also be displayed and your rank +on the hiscore list. + +=for image sc_score.png + =head1 Getting Started (old) =head2 How to create a new Character