Game Basics - New!

[danadita]

NEWS

June 9, 2005.
Website : New Section on the Website - The Game Basics by Xavier Antoviaque We have just opened a new section on the website, called the Game Basics; you will find it under the Game Info section. The Game Basics are meant to be an online starting guide for beginners, giving them a practical description of the game's main features. Have a look at it, and tell us what you think of it !

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Looks good! Pictures and everything... The first page (http://ryzom.com/?page=game_basics_getting_started) needs to be translated into English, please. The major link in the side panel needs to expand into a tree so you can tell at a glance where you've been and where you want to jump to next. (btw - enjoying all the information - just the basics that don't overwhelm - which has been done very well)

Spelling correction: » How To Use Pack Animals ans Mounts
Another minor touchup » how To Come Back To Life (capital H)

More pictures, please? I'm biased towards pictures - the more the better.

I don't know if its my browser or not... this page (http://ryzom.com/?page=game_basics_how_find) doesn't load correctly.

[sehracii]

Yup, looks good.

Noticed something that needs updating though-

http://www.ryzom.com/?page=game_basics_how_back

"Pacts:

You can buy pacts from the Kami and the Karavan.

These pacts allow you to come back to life without incurring any experience penalty.

Caution: these pacts can only be used once and each one allows you to return to a specific point only. As a bonus, pacts can also be used to teleport you back to where you bought them."

Would be a good place to discuss DP removal kits though.

Also, am I missing something, or does the entire section lack information on how to edit your actions by adding and removing stanzas? That's one of the most important things to have.

[amitst]

I gave them a full translation into coherent english, and a separate ticket for the spelling errors of their Philosophy page abotu a month ago.

They said thanks but haven't done anything. Honestly...it takes seconds to alter.

ridiculous

[iphdrunk]

Non-official translation of
http://ryzom.com/?page=game_basics_getting_started

Are you new in the Saga of Ryzom? This post will help you get started in Atys. We strongly suggest you read the manual where you will find the answer to a lot of questions.

Good to know:
- The player can use the in-game help. The help window opens automatically when the player logs in game for the first time.
- The player can move his avatar using the arrow keys or the mouse.
- The player can also select the camera mode using the mouse.
- Any entity you can interact with is identified/highlighted by a "cursor" (square brackets?) when your mouse is over it
- To interact with an entity, select it (left button click) the pick an option using the contextual menu (you can open the contextual menu using right click).

How to install the game:
- Insert the Install CD in your CD-ROM player. The installation program will lauch automatically.
- Otherwise, execute the file setup.exe and follow the instructions.
- Note : there are two CDs; the installation program will ask you to insert the second one during the installation
- You can also download the Saga of Ryzom (make sure your hard disk has at least 5Gb free). Once the download is over, run the file, click on install and wait.

How to create an account
- Run the game.
- When the program asks you to enter your username and password, click on "new login".
- Using this button you can access a form to register. Follow the instructions in order to create your account.

How to log in
- After having created your account, you may log in.
- Type your login and password, and click on the 'Connect' button.

How to choose a server
- Once logged in, you must choose a server.
- If you plan to play with your friends, make sure you all select the same server. By selecting the (geographically) nearest zone, you will minimize lag and/or shifted timezones, but you are free to play in another server.
- Next, you must accept the EULA in order to enter the world of Ryzom.

How to create a character
- Select your character civilization/race from The 4 different homin races. The race you select will determine your starting zone, who your friends and enemies are, and will have an impact on (certain) cultural/racial differences.
- Select your race. Only the apparence changes, no other skills are affected.
- Tweak the physical attributes of your character: height, weight, face tatoos, hairstyle/haircut.... this will not affect your character skills.
- The action packs will allow you to define the starting skills of your character: sorcery/magic, hability to harvest raw materials, fighting abilities, craftmanship or a mix of everything. In Ryzom, characters are not limited in a single class: you can use your 3 creation points as you wish. The choice will just determine an initial type of character but you will be able to modify it while playing the game.
- Give a name to your character: original and following the Code of Conduct (CoC)
- Note : you can create up to 5 different characters per active account.

GameMastes
- Game Masters (GMs) are Nevrax representatives and can help you to solve all kinds of technical problems.
- You can contact them in game:
- Using the "Game" menu, click on the help/support button (or in the wrench icon)
- Select a category.
- Expliain your problem
- Send in a ticket. A GM will contact you in order to find a solution to your problem.

Death an Death penalty (management):
- If your character dies, it will automatically appear in a spawn point with all the equipment. The character skills will be temporally lowered.

[micrix]

Wrong, new or outdated ?

Teleportation therefore allows you to visit places where you have been already, with one exception only: the Prime Roots.

[danadita]

Wrong, new or outdated ?

Another point is "read the manual" - which is largely out of date. Why not a link to the helper forums instead?

[iphdrunk]

Another point is "read the manual" - which is largely out of date. Why not a link to the helper forums instead?

pretty!

[mtie0999]

A manual for the basics is surely one thing I have been looking for since i started my trial 3 days ago, so the timing is very good.

However, the contents of the starter guide needs to be extended and "brought to life" more, an example for a good and helpful explanation page with a good amount of information would be the mounts page, but unfortunately most of the others contain only information that I didn't need (at least personally, I was aware that i had to kill an animal to get experience), or not enough.

From the perspective of a new player I would like more information regarding travelling, the danger assessment for creatures, tasks, items and especially item indicators that show whether or not you can use them and how that is indicated, as well as a more in depth (maybe in the form of a graphic skill tree) guide on how one can progress in the game skill wise.

Not trying to put anyone's effort down of course, but i think that little section needs a lot of work still, or "you can find the information in the basic guide" will be a sentence you won't hear very often.

[rushin]

Hi and welcome

i can answer a few of your points

From the perspective of a new player I would like more information regarding travelling, the danger assessment for creatures

something that a lot of players enjoy is learning about the mobs and how dangerous they might be. One of the best ways to do this is observe their behaviour.. Also if you click on a mob there is an indication of its general level (the color in target window) and its relative strength in the area (the stars).

...especially item indicators that show whether or not you can use them and how that is indicated

if you can't use an item it's icon will appear greyed out, also u can right click on it and choose info, this will display the level requirements for its use

...a more in depth (maybe in the form of a graphic skill tree) guide on how one can progress in the game skill wise..

press 'a'

have fun, and either post questions here or shout in region ingame, you'll get an answer pretty quickly

[mmatto]

These pages tell a little about each monster. Carnivores are dangerous

http://www.ryzom.com/?page=lore_atys_beasts

Suggestion, I would like to read these descriptions ingame when I right click mob and select "info".