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53 53
54=for image sc_login_srvlist.png 54=for image sc_login_srvlist.png
55 55
56You can choose from the aviable servers there. 56You 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 57(B<Note:> At the time of this writing (2006-07-23) only I<cf.schmorp.de> supports
58all features that are offered by CFClient). 58all features that are offered by CFPlus).
59 59
60=item B<Username> 60=item B<Username>
61 61
62Here you have to enter the character name you would like to play 62Here you have to enter the character name you would like to play
63with. 63with.
64If you are playing for the first time, type any name you like; this will 64If you are playing for the first time, type any name you like; this will
65be your character name for the rest of the life of that character. 65be your character name for the rest of the life of that character.
66As you don't have a character yet you have to create a new 66As you don't have a character yet you have to create a new
67character. It will be explained below at the L<intro/Getting Started/Character Creation>. 67character. It will be explained below at the L<intro/Character Creation>.
68 68
69=item B<Password> 69=item B<Password>
70 70
71Next, type in any password. Remember: 71Next, type in any password. Remember:
72you will need to remember the same password again to play that character 72you will need to remember the same password again to play that character
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79unscrupulous Crossfire server administrators. 79unscrupulous Crossfire server administrators.
80 80
81=back 81=back
82 82
83Enter the desired I<Username> and I<Password> and click on I<Login> now. 83Enter the desired I<Username> and I<Password> and click on I<Login> now.
84
85Next you will see:
86 84
87=head2 Character Creation 85=head2 Character Creation
88 86
89=for item sc_char_create.png 87=for item sc_char_create.png
90 88
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121the descriptions until you find the right race for your new character. 119the descriptions until you find the right race for your new character.
122Keep in mind that the races also affect the L<intro/Character Stats>. 120Keep in mind that the races also affect the L<intro/Character Stats>.
123 121
124After you clicked I<Accept> you will see this: 122After you clicked I<Accept> you will see this:
125 123
126(I choosed a Halfling for now) 124(I chose a Halfling for now)
127 125
128=for image sc_new_char.png 126=for image sc_new_char.png
129 127
130The dragon on the right is another player that is currently logging in or creating his character. 128The dragon on the right is another player that is currently logging in or creating his character.
131 129
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184The buttons on the right are options of what you can say to the NPC. You can also 182The buttons on the right are options of what you can say to the NPC. You can also
185click on the links in the text to ask the NPC about that. 183click on the links in the text to ask the NPC about that.
186 184
187Another note about entering commands: 185Another note about entering commands:
188 186
189In crossfire most things are command driven. You can enter commands in 2 ways: 187In crossfire most things are command driven. You can enter commands in two ways:
190 188
191=over 4 189=over 4
192 190
193=item B<Chat Box> 191=item B<Chat Box>
194 192
195=for image sc_chatbox.png 193=for image sc_chatbox.png
196 194
197If you plan longer chat sessions you maybe prefer this. 195If you plan longer chat sessions you maybe prefer this.
198 196
199=item B<Command Completer> 197=item B<Command Completer>
198
199=for image sc_command_completer.png
200 200
201Read the tooltip that occurs when you hover the mouse above the entry. 201Read the tooltip that occurs when you hover the mouse above the entry.
202This completer can speed up commands a lot. 202This completer can speed up commands a lot.
203 203
204=back 204=back
205 205
206Ok, i assume now that you finished the newbies house and you are back in the nexus. 206Ok, I assume now that you finished the newbies house and you are back in the nexus.
207Now walk to the left, to the exit to I<Scorn>, the main town in the world. 207Now walk to the left, to the exit to I<Scorn>, the main town in the world.
208It's the main meeting place for most people on the server and it offers newbie 208It's the main meeting place for most people on the server and it offers newbie
209dungeons for the beginners. 209dungeons for the beginners.
210 210
211If you walk into the exit you will be teleported to scorn: 211If you walk into the exit you will be teleported to scorn:
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237 237
238Before doing further exploration you maybe want to know how to see your progress 238Before doing further exploration you maybe want to know how to see your progress
239and where to see what level you are and what your current stats are. 239and where to see what level you are and what your current stats are.
240 240
241=head2 Displayed information 241=head2 Displayed information
242
243The most important dialog is the I<Playerbook>, it can be opened by clicking
244on the I<Playerbook> button on the top of the window or by pressing I<Tab>.
245There are also shortcuts to them on the keys I<F2> to I<F5>. (I<F1> brings up this help).
242 246
243Here is a quick explanation what all main information elements in the client gui mean: 247Here is a quick explanation what all main information elements in the client gui mean:
244 248
245=over 4 249=over 4
246 250
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256Below the gauges there is the experience and level displayed. The level is increased 260Below the gauges there is the experience and level displayed. The level is increased
257once you reached a certain amount of experience points. 261once you reached a certain amount of experience points.
258 262
259Below that there is the range slot. It displays the currently selected range weapon 263Below that there is the range slot. It displays the currently selected range weapon
260that you can fire with ctrl+<direction>. This could be a bow or a spell. 264that you can fire with ctrl+<direction>. This could be a bow or a spell.
261
262The most important dialog is the I<Playerbook>, it can be opened by clicking
263on the I<Playerbook> button on the top of the window or by pressing I<Tab>.
264There are also shortcuts to them on the keys I<F2> to I<F5>. (I<F1> brings up this help).
265 265
266=item B<Statusbox> 266=item B<Statusbox>
267 267
268=for image sc_statusbox.png 268=for image sc_statusbox.png
269 269
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315 315
316=for image sc_bed_to_reality.png 316=for image sc_bed_to_reality.png
317 317
318If you apply it your character will be saved. Your score will also be displayed and your rank 318If you apply it your character will be saved. Your score will also be displayed and your rank
319on the hiscore list. 319on the hiscore list.
320
321=for image sc_score.png
320 322
321=head1 Getting Started (old) 323=head1 Getting Started (old)
322 324
323=head2 How to create a new Character 325=head2 How to create a new Character
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