Welcome
mgfla2 wrote:What does CATs stand for and what are they?
It's short for catalyzers.
They are drugs. They come in different sizes (50,100,150,200 & 250) and basically double the XP gained for a successful action in any skilltree when applied before and within the skillrange of their size.(Yes, I'm biased there

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mgfla2 wrote:How does one get from the newb island to mainland (specifics).
As a Tryker or Matis you go to the Karavan, as a Zoraï or Fyros you go to the Kami to get you teleported. You might as well take the "mission" "Departure for *cough* forgot, something" from Chiang to get directions. You should have a paid subscription beforehand.
mgfla2 wrote:On the Newb island even if you... lets say... pay for a subscription do the limits still apply there (stanzas,level,mobs,packmules etc..) as if i had a trial account?
Yep. One for all.
mgfla2 wrote:Once you get to the mainland is that where you choose your side? Is it something that pops up and asks you or do you need to talk to someone to choose what side your on (Karavan etc) and please give specifics...
On the mainland, you have to visit a certain representative of the faction you wish to join - to each land their own, thus no directions. But you have to have a fame of +30 with the faction you wish to join prior to being able to do so, that leaves you with enough time to find that one
mgfla2 wrote:Macros....is there a site i can go to that lists macros i can use in-game? I'm not very good at making them so i just like to copy and paste things
Well for now i think that covers all my dumb questions
Might have more later though .. lol
Possibly some fan- or guildsites have a guide, but I can't think of any rightaway, Melinoe's propably... There was one in these forums from short after release - the macroing system hasn't changed since, only the thread disappeared from standard view. Consider doing a search.
Edit: correction... the forum's guide I thought of was from Leanon. If you speak German, here it is... (linked images don't work anymore...)
hf