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27	wish to read the full manual.	27	wish to read the full manual.
28		28
29	=head2 User Interface Basics	29	=head2 User Interface Basics
30		30
31	# very short description of all ui elements	31	# very short description of all ui elements
		32
		33	=head2 Start Playing
		34
		35	When starting the client you will see a window in the middle of the screen:
		36
		37	=for image sc_login.png
		38
		39	There are several settings there:
		40
		41	=over 4
		42
		43	=item B<Host:Port>
		44
		45	In the I<Host:Port> entry you can enter the server hostname followed by
		46	a colon with the port. The port is per default 13326 if you just enter
		47	the hostname.
		48
		49	Below the entry there is a button I<Server List>. If you click on it you
		50	will get a server list:
		51
		52	=for image sc_login_srvlist.png
		53
		54	You can choose from the aviable servers there.
		55	(B<Note:> At the time of this writing (2006-07-23) only I<cf.schmorp.de> supports
		56	all features that are offered by CFClient).
		57
		58	=item B<Username>
		59
		60	Here you have to enter the character name you would like to play
		61	with.
		62	If you are playing for the first time, type any name you like; this will
		63	be your character name for the rest of the life of that character.
		64	As you don't have a character yet you have to create a new
		65	character. It will be explained below at the L<intro/Getting Started/Character Creation>.
		66
		67	=item B<Password>
		68
		69	Next, type in any password. Remember:
		70	you will need to remember the same password again to play that character
		71	again! You can use B<Save Config> (see the buttons on the top of the window) to save your settings,
		72	including name and password, but if it gets lost recovery is difficult, so remember your
		73	password or write it down at a safe place.
		74
		75	One more note: it's not a good idea to use "real" passwords to your
		76	computer accounts! Doing so may make your system vulnerable to
		77	unscrupulous Crossfire server administrators.
		78
		79	=back
		80
		81	Enter the desired I<Username> and I<Password> and click on I<Login> now.
		82
		83	Next you will see:
		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 choosed 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 2 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	Read the tooltip that occurs when you hover the mouse above the entry.
		200	This completer can speed up commands a lot.
		201
		202	=back
		203
		204	Ok, i assume now that you finished the newbies house and you are back in the nexus.
		205	Now walk to the left, to the exit to I<Scorn>, the main town in the world.
		206	It's the main meeting place for most people on the server and it offers newbie
		207	dungeons for the beginners.
		208
		209	If you walk into the exit you will be teleported to scorn:
		210
		211	To the west you see the two beginner houses. Step onto the first one:
		212
		213	=for image sc_scorn_beginners_house.png
		214
		215	Press spacebar to apply it to enter the house. Like the newbies house
		216	in the nexus read all signs and follow their orders:
		217
		218	=for image sc_inthe_beginners_house.png
		219
		220	After you finished that house, enter the second house and finish it.
		221
		222	After finishing those two houses there are multiple dungeons for newbies.
		223	The best for you to start is the I<Newbie Tower>:
		224
		225	=for image sc_scorn_newbie_tower.png
		226
		227	To the north there is the I<Drinking Fountain> a well that you can enter.
		228	The first parts of the dungeon there are also very nice.
		229
		230	=for image sc_scorn_drinking_fountain.png
		231
		232	Explore Scorn, there are many dungeons in the houses. Be careful when meeting
		233	new monsters, ask questions on the server via the I<chat> command and read the
		234	documentation here for further information about some topics.
		235
		236	=head1 Getting Started (old)
32		237
33	=head2 How to create a new Character	238	=head2 How to create a new Character
34		239
35	When you start up Crossfire, you will be asked for a character name and a	240	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	241	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	309	many things explained to you. Make sure you investigate every place in
105	that house.	310	that house.
106		311
107	I'm on the starting map, what do I do now? You should be in a city square	312	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	313	with a few sign posts in the middle. Move over the signs and apply them
109	("A") to read what they say.	314	B<spacebar> to read what they say.
110		315
111	For beginners, there are several maps designed for them. Find these areas	316	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	317	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	318	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	319	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	424	Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by
220	Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information	425	Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information
221	compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.	426	compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.
222		427
223	Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van	428	Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van
224	Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.	429	Steenhoven, Marc A. Lehmann and Robin Redeker.
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