--- deliantra/Deliantra-Client/resources/pod/intro.pod	2006/05/25 23:32:01	1.5
+++ deliantra/Deliantra-Client/resources/pod/intro.pod	2006/07/23 17:03:44	1.13
@@ -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<http://crossfire.schmorp.de/>.
+Crossfire+ is freely distributed under the General Public License (GPL)
+and the code may be obtained from L<http://crossfire.schmorp.de/>.
 
 =head1 Getting Started
 
@@ -30,6 +32,294 @@
 
 # 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<Host:Port>
+
+In the I<Host:Port> 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<Server List>. 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<Note:> At the time of this writing (2006-07-23) only I<cf.schmorp.de> supports
+all features that are offered by CFPlus).
+
+=item B<Username>
+
+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<intro/Character Creation>.
+
+=item B<Password>
+
+Next, type in any password. Remember:
+you will need to remember the same password again to play that character
+again! You can use B<Save Config> (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<Username> and I<Password> and click on I<Login> now.
+
+=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<Stats Window>
+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<intro/Character Stats>.
+
+You can let the dices reroll your stats with the I<Roll Again> button, you can
+I<Swap Stats>.
+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<Str> stat has the highest value, the
+B<Cha> 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<Accept> 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<Next Race> 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<intro/Character Stats>.
+
+After you clicked I<Accept> you will see this:
+
+(I chose 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<Dwarf>, B<Human>, and B<Warrior> 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<Thief> or B<Elf>, or try your hand at playing "spellcaster" characters
+like the B<Wizard>, B<Mage>, B<Cleric> or B<Priest>. The "exotic" races
+(e.g. B<Fireborn>, B<Quetzalcoatl> and B<Wraith>) and the B<Monk> class
+are the hardest classes to master.
+
+One more note: You will probably find any character class that has a low
+natural B<Int> (for example, the B<Barbarian> 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<spacebar> 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 two ways:
+
+=over 4
+
+=item B<Chat Box>
+
+=for image sc_chatbox.png
+
+If you plan longer chat sessions you maybe prefer this.
+
+=item B<Command Completer>
+
+=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.
+Now walk to the left, to the exit to I<Scorn>, 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<Newbie Tower>:
+
+=for image sc_scorn_newbie_tower.png
+
+To the north there is the I<Drinking Fountain> 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<chat> 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
+
+Here is a quick explanation what all main information elements in the client gui mean:
+
+=over 4
+
+=item B<Gauges and Floorbox>
+
+=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+<direction>. This could be a bow or a spell.
+
+The most important dialog is the I<Playerbook>, it can be opened by clicking
+on the I<Playerbook> button on the top of the window or by pressing I<Tab>.
+There are also shortcuts to them on the keys I<F2> to I<F5>. (I<F1> brings up this help).
+
+=item B<Statusbox>
+
+=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<Note:> Most status messages are also displayed in the message window, for example
+chatters and if someone entered/left the game.
+
+=item B<Skill list>
+
+If you press I<F3> or open the playerbook via the I<Playerbook> button on the top
+of the window and select the I<Skills> 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<Statistics>
+
+If you want to see what stats and resistancies you currently have, go to the I<Statistics> tab in the
+I<Playerbook> (for example by pressing I<F2>).
+
+=for image sc_statistics.png
+
+Resistancies protect you from a certain type of attack.
+
+=item B<Spellbook>
+
+If you want to see what spells you have learned yet, go to the I<Spellbook> tab in the
+I<Playerbook> (for example by pressing I<F4>).
+
+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<Bed to Reality>.
+The I<Wanderers Inn> 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<Bed to Reality>:
+
+=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.
+
+=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
@@ -97,10 +387,16 @@
 
 =head1 Hints for Beginning Players
 
-# TODO: you are in the beginners house
+I'm done with class selection, now there are three ways to go, where
+should I go? It is a good idea to take the northern path into the
+teleporter leading you to the beginners house. You can learn some basic
+skills there before journeying onward. Once you are there, you will get
+many things explained to you. Make sure you investigate every place in
+that house.
+
 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<spacebar> 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
@@ -184,7 +480,29 @@
 for a disease. So you can inflict a I<mild> case of ebola, which would
 I<not> kill a monster, or a severe one capable of killing it.
 
-# TODO: disease table, but needs heavy reformatting
+# TODO: disease table needs heavy reformatting
+anthrax, anthrax, Godpower
+arthritis, arthritis, Godpower
+disease_cold, cold, Godpower
+creeping_frost, creeping frost, Cold
+diarrhea, the runs, Physical
+ebola, Red Death, Godpower
+egg_disease, egg disease, Physical
+flaming_fart, flaming farts, Physical
+flu, flu, Godpower
+immolation, immolation, Fire
+incontinence, lack of bladder control, Physical
+insanity, insanity, Confusion
+leprosy, leprosy, Godpower
+bubonic_plague, Black Death, Godpower
+pneumonic_plague, pneumonic plague, Godpower
+rabies, rabies, Godpower + Confusion
+scurvy, scurvy, Physical
+smallpox, smallpox, Godpower
+tapeworms, tapeworms, Physical
+tooth_decay, tooth decay, Physical
+typhoid, typhoid, Godpower
+warts, warts, Physical
 
 =head1 Authors
 
@@ -193,5 +511,5 @@
 compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.
 
 Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van
-Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.
+Steenhoven, Marc A. Lehmann and Robin Redeker.