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		1	=for image banner.png
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1	=head1 CFPlus - a Crossfire+ and Crossfire game client.	3	=head1 CFPlus - a Crossfire+ and Crossfire game client.
2		4
3	=head2 What's Crossfire+ - Basic Game Concepts	5	=head2 What's Crossfire+ - Basic Game Concepts
4		6
5	In the words of Frank Tore Johansen, the author of the original Crossfire	7	In the words of Frank Tore Johansen, the author of the original Crossfire
14	In the years of development that have followed, Crossfire has grown to	16	In the years of development that have followed, Crossfire has grown to
15	encompass hundreds of monsters, thousands of maps to explore, an elaborate	17	encompass hundreds of monsters, thousands of maps to explore, an elaborate
16	magic system, over 15 character types, a system of skills, and many, many	18	magic system, over 15 character types, a system of skills, and many, many
17	artifacts and treasures.	19	artifacts and treasures.
18		20
19	Crossfire+ is freely distributed under the GNU license and the code may be	21	Crossfire+ is freely distributed under the General Public License (GPL)
20	obtained from L<http://crossfire.schmorp.de/>.	22	and the code may be obtained from L<http://crossfire.schmorp.de/>.
21		23
22	=head1 Getting Started	24	=head1 Getting Started
23		25
24	First of all, don't be daunted by the apparent complexity of Crossfire -	26	First of all, don't be daunted by the apparent complexity of Crossfire -
25	in reality, Crossfire is quite easy to play and character generation is	27	in reality, Crossfire is quite easy to play and character generation is
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27	wish to read the full manual.	29	wish to read the full manual.
28		30
29	=head2 User Interface Basics	31	=head2 User Interface Basics
30		32
31	# very short description of all ui elements	33	# very short description of all ui elements
		34
		35	=head2 Start Playing
		36
		37	When starting the client you will see a window in the middle of the screen:
		38
		39	=for image sc_login.png
		40
		41	There are several settings there:
		42
		43	=over 4
		44
		45	=item B<Host:Port>
		46
		47	In the I<Host:Port> entry you can enter the server hostname followed by
		48	a colon with the port. The port is per default 13326 if you just enter
		49	the hostname.
		50
		51	Below the entry there is a button I<Server List>. If you click on it you
		52	will get a server list:
		53
		54	=for image sc_login_srvlist.png
		55
		56	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
		58	all features that are offered by CFPlus).
		59
		60	=item B<Username>
		61
		62	Here you have to enter the character name you would like to play
		63	with.
		64	If you are playing for the first time, type any name you like; this will
		65	be your character name for the rest of the life of that character.
		66	As you don't have a character yet you have to create a new
		67	character. It will be explained below at the L<intro/Character Creation>.
		68
		69	=item B<Password>
		70
		71	Next, type in any password. Remember:
		72	you will need to remember the same password again to play that character
		73	again! You can use B<Save Config> (see the buttons on the top of the window) to save your settings,
		74	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.
		76
		77	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
		79	unscrupulous Crossfire server administrators.
		80
		81	=back
		82
		83	Enter the desired I<Username> and I<Password> and click on I<Login> now.
		84
		85	=head2 Character Creation
		86
		87	=for item sc_char_create.png
		88
		89	Your next step will be to generate random (primary) stats for your
		90	character (to see the stats, you might have to open the B<Stats Window>
		91	using the button at the top of the screen).
		92
		93	Hover with the mouse cursor over the stats (Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis, Pow and Cha)
		94	to see what they mean or what they do.
		95
		96	Or look at L<intro/Character Stats>.
		97
		98	You can let the dices reroll your stats with the I<Roll Again> button, you can
		99	I<Swap Stats>.
		100	You aren't limited to the number of times you can roll your stats - so have fun.
		101	Notice that the stats are always arranged that the B<Str> stat has the highest value, the
		102	B<Cha> stat has the lowest. You may rearrange the order of these values
		103	when you decide that you have rolled some decent stats. Two points: you
		104	can never roll a character with better stats than an average of straight
		105	15's, and you can't roll higher than 18 in a stat.
		106
		107	Finally click on I<Accept> stats when you think they are fine.
		108
		109	The next you will see after accepting the stats will be the race selection:
		110
		111	=for image sc_char_create_race.png
		112
		113	On the top right a text is displayed that explains the current selected race.
		114	If you rearrange the windows like this:
		115
		116	=for image sc_char_create_race2.png
		117
		118	You will also see the face of the selected race. Click on I<Next Race> and read all
		119	the descriptions until you find the right race for your new character.
		120	Keep in mind that the races also affect the L<intro/Character Stats>.
		121
		122	After you clicked I<Accept> you will see this:
		123
		124	(I chose a Halfling for now)
		125
		126	=for image sc_new_char.png
		127
		128	The dragon on the right is another player that is currently logging in or creating his character.
		129
		130	Now go to the south (you can move your character by with the keypad or the cursor keys).
		131	You will enter a hall similar to this:
		132
		133	=for image sc_new_char_hall.png
		134
		135	Step onto the first cell before the teleporter and the description of the character class
		136	will be displayed in the message window:
		137
		138	=for image sc_new_char_class.png
		139
		140	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.
		142
		143	For beginning players, the "simple fighter" characters are the easiest
		144	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
		146	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
		148	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
		150	are the hardest classes to master.
		151
		152	One more note: You will probably find any character class that has a low
		153	natural B<Int> (for example, the B<Barbarian> class) will have a fairly
		154	difficult time at higher levels. Skills, and most importantly, spells,
		155	will be more difficult learn. Plan to spend a lot of loot on grimores,
		156	prayer books and skill scrolls.
		157
		158	If you found a class that you like step on the teleporter.
		159
		160	=head2 The first dungeons
		161
		162	Next you will land in the nexus:
		163
		164	=for image sc_new_char_nexus.png
		165
		166	Read the signs by stepping on them and read what they say.
		167	These signs automatically display what they have to say in the message window.
		168	Other signs you have to read by applying them. You apply something by middle-click
		169	it in the floorbox:
		170
		171	=for image sc_new_char_floorbox_apply.png
		172
		173	Or you can use the I<spacebar> to apply the topmost thing you see in the floorbox.
		174
		175	For now go to the north into the newbies house. Read all signs there and follow their
		176	instructions.
		177
		178	If you see NPC's there, click on them and you will enter the NPC dialouge:
		179
		180	=for image sc_newbiew_npc_dialog.png
		181
		182	The buttons on the right are options of what you can say to the NPC. You can also
		183	click on the links in the text to ask the NPC about that.
		184
		185	Another note about entering commands:
		186
		187	In crossfire most things are command driven. You can enter commands in two ways:
		188
		189	=over 4
		190
		191	=item B<Chat Box>
		192
		193	=for image sc_chatbox.png
		194
		195	If you plan longer chat sessions you maybe prefer this.
		196
		197	=item B<Command Completer>
		198
		199	=for image sc_command_completer.png
		200
		201	Read the tooltip that occurs when you hover the mouse above the entry.
		202	This completer can speed up commands a lot.
		203
		204	=back
		205
		206	Ok, I assume now that you finished the newbies house and you are back in the nexus.
		207	Now walk to the left, to the exit to I<Scorn>, the main town in the world.
		208	It's the main meeting place for most people on the server and it offers newbie
		209	dungeons for the beginners.
		210
		211	If you walk into the exit you will be teleported to scorn:
		212
		213	To the west you see the two beginner houses. Step onto the first one:
		214
		215	=for image sc_scorn_beginners_house.png
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		217	Press spacebar to apply it to enter the house. Like the newbies house
		218	in the nexus read all signs and follow their orders:
		219
		220	=for image sc_inthe_beginners_house.png
		221
		222	After you finished that house, enter the second house and finish it.
		223
		224	After finishing those two houses there are multiple dungeons for newbies.
		225	The best for you to start is the I<Newbie Tower>:
		226
		227	=for image sc_scorn_newbie_tower.png
		228
		229	To the north there is the I<Drinking Fountain> a well that you can enter.
		230	The first parts of the dungeon there are also very nice.
		231
		232	=for image sc_scorn_drinking_fountain.png
		233
		234	Explore Scorn, there are many dungeons in the houses. Be careful when meeting
		235	new monsters, ask questions on the server via the I<chat> command and read the
		236	documentation here for further information about some topics.
		237
		238	Before doing further exploration you maybe want to know how to see your progress
		239	and where to see what level you are and what your current stats are.
		240
		241	=head2 Displayed information
		242
		243	The most important dialog is the I<Playerbook>, it can be opened by clicking
		244	on the I<Playerbook> button on the top of the window or by pressing I<Tab>.
		245	There are also shortcuts to them on the keys I<F2> to I<F5>. (I<F1> brings up this help).
		246
		247	Here is a quick explanation what all main information elements in the client gui mean:
		248
		249	=over 4
		250
		251	=item B<Gauges and Floorbox>
		252
		253	=for image sc_gauges_and_floorbox.png
		254
		255	These are the gauges that display your Health, Spellpoints/Mana,
		256	Grace and Food. Please hover the mouse cursor above them and read the tooltips.
		257	On the bottom of the gauges the maximum value is displayed and on the top
		258	the current value.
		259
		260	Below the gauges there is the experience and level displayed. The level is increased
		261	once you reached a certain amount of experience points.
		262
		263	Below that there is the range slot. It displays the currently selected range weapon
		264	that you can fire with ctrl+<direction>. This could be a bow or a spell.
		265
		266	=item B<Statusbox>
		267
		268	=for image sc_statusbox.png
		269
		270	It displays all the current status messages that occur while playing.
		271	For example what you hit, if you gained experience, if someone entered
		272	the game or if someone said something. The status messages will disappear over time.
		273	B<Note:> Most status messages are also displayed in the message window, for example
		274	chatters and if someone entered/left the game.
		275
		276	=item B<Skill list>
		277
		278	If you press I<F3> or open the playerbook via the I<Playerbook> button on the top
		279	of the window and select the I<Skills> tab, you will see this:
		280
		281	=for image sc_skill_list.png
		282
		283	It displays all the skills you have and displays the experience points and level you gained in each.
		284
		285	=item B<Statistics>
		286
		287	If you want to see what stats and resistancies you currently have, go to the I<Statistics> tab in the
		288	I<Playerbook> (for example by pressing I<F2>).
		289
		290	=for image sc_statistics.png
		291
		292	Resistancies protect you from a certain type of attack.
		293
		294	=item B<Spellbook>
		295
		296	If you want to see what spells you have learned yet, go to the I<Spellbook> tab in the
		297	I<Playerbook> (for example by pressing I<F4>).
		298
		299	You wont see there any spell if you just started, but if you learn a spell, it will show up there.
		300
		301	If you have learned some spells it should look like this:
		302
		303	=for image sc_spellbook.png
		304
		305	=back
		306
		307	=head2 After playing
		308
		309	If you are tired or want to take a break from playing, you have to find a I<Bed to Reality>.
		310	The I<Wanderers Inn> is the best place to find such a bed for a newbie:
		311
		312	=for image sc_wanderers_inn.png
		313
		314	Go into it and find a I<Bed to Reality>:
		315
		316	=for image sc_bed_to_reality.png
		317
		318	If you apply it your character will be saved. Your score will also be displayed and your rank
		319	on the hiscore list.
		320
		321	=for image sc_score.png
		322
		323	=head1 Getting Started (old)
32		324
33	=head2 How to create a new Character	325	=head2 How to create a new Character
34		326
35	When you start up Crossfire, you will be asked for a character name and a	327	When you start up Crossfire, you will be asked for a character name and a
36	password (you may need to open the B<Server Setup> dialog for this using	328	password (you may need to open the B<Server Setup> dialog for this using
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104	many things explained to you. Make sure you investigate every place in	396	many things explained to you. Make sure you investigate every place in
105	that house.	397	that house.
106		398
107	I'm on the starting map, what do I do now? You should be in a city square	399	I'm on the starting map, what do I do now? You should be in a city square
108	with a few sign posts in the middle. Move over the signs and apply them	400	with a few sign posts in the middle. Move over the signs and apply them
109	("A") to read what they say.	401	B<spacebar> to read what they say.
110		402
111	For beginners, there are several maps designed for them. Find these areas	403	For beginners, there are several maps designed for them. Find these areas
112	and clear them out. All throughout these levels, a player can find signs	404	and clear them out. All throughout these levels, a player can find signs
113	and books which they can read by stepping onto them and hitting B<space	405	and books which they can read by stepping onto them and hitting B<space
114	bar> to apply the book/sign. These messages will help the player to learn	406	bar> to apply the book/sign. These messages will help the player to learn
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219	Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by	511	Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by
220	Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information	512	Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information
221	compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.	513	compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.
222		514
223	Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van	515	Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van
224	Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.	516	Steenhoven, Marc A. Lehmann and Robin Redeker.
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