Help for Beginners The Mascot of This Guide

By: Kenna

When you first venture into Medievia you are embarking on fantasy that hundreds, if not thousands of people all over the world have come to enjoy.

If you have played other muds, then you probably already have a general idea of how things work, and if this is your first experience with mudding you are probably as clueless as I was when I started. Don't get discouraged, it gets easier and there are wonderful resources available to help you find your way. First and foremost, whether you are new to mudding or a god on another mud, please read the new users guide.

Starting Your Character -
When you fist log in to Medievia, you will be asked "By what name are you known on Medievia?" You should enter "new" for new character. This will start the character creation process. The first thing you will be asked for is a name. You need to pick a name that fits in with the "medeival theme" of the MUD. Here in Medievia, only the first letter of your name can be capitalized, and compound words are not accepted. If you really want the name you chose, simply hit "yes" at the next prompt, then enter your password (2 times for verification). Do NOT use the password you are using for your email, another MUD, or anything else. Now, tell us whether you wish to be male or female on the game.

Next, you need to pick your class. Medievia has 4 classes: Warrior, Mage, Thief and Cleric. People have different opinions about which is the best starting class, you can click on the links above to read more about each. Once you have choosen your starting class, you are ready to enter the game! If you have ansi color, so does Medievia, hit "yes" when you are asked, or use the color command within the game.

How to Start Playing
When you first start playing, you are gifted with a set of newbie equipment, some food, and a Newbie Guide. There is not a mud school in Medievia, so the guide will help you tremendously. One of the most important things you can do with your spare time (when your sleeping or resting) is read help files. The information they contain may not apply to you now, but chances are it will eventually so please read them. However, everything you need to know is not in the help files or readily apparent.

You will eventually have a question that you just can't find the answer to - please ask other players. Don't pray unless its REALLY necessary. You can type "who -a" to see which Avatars are currently online, and send a tell asking them, or ask on your clan channel. Most Medievia players will be more than happy to answer questions or give directions to places you need to go.

If you wish to cut down on the ammount of information you see on your screen (it can seem overwhelming until you get used to it!), simply type "setcom". This will allow you to choose which channels you would like to see, and which you would not. I definitly reccomend keeping the "dragon" channel off, especially whist you are in the City of Medievia.

Some other helpful hints to make your time in Medievia more enjoyable are:

A) Don't get frustrated if people don't answer you, they may not know or they maybe lagging.
B) Don't spam (this is when you keep doing the same thing ove and over). It upsets people when you keep linking them or shouting the same thing. It also fills the screen with useless information and is very troublesome if you are trying to fight.
C) If you have an idea for the game throw it out on develop, but if you want it to get noticed, use the idea command. The gods don't always listen to develop so idea is your best bet.
D) After you have graduated from the newbie clan, you will probably need a few levels before you can join another clan. When you find a clan you would like to join, try to form with the members and/or send a message to the leader.
E) Remember that when you interact with other players, there is someone somewhere in the world who is sitting at a keyboard, just like you are. People of all ages (and maturity levels ) play Medievia so please try to keep it clean and civil.
F) Read the help on auction, and learn to use setfilter and setwatch. This will help you see equipment you are interested in buying. Use bid ? to see the stats on whatever is on auction, you may not be able to use the equipment or you just may not want it (pay attention to the condition especially).
G) Visit the Donation Room frequently. It really is a good place to find equipment and you can even have it identified for free by the Id-a-tron. You can help keep Medievia clean by saccing equipment that has been in the donation room for a while - especially throwables. No one really needs them and they clutter up the room a lot. (You might want to visit the donation room in Trellor, lots of good stuff there).
H) Trade runs are the best way to make money. When you are new to Medievia, money is a major concern (it continues to be, even for heros). Try to get a group together and go to the trade shop outside Medievia City. Once you buy a mule or wagon and some freight, go explore. You can ask the guides at intersections for directions, and use the trading section of the Mudslinger for hints and how to help.

Have fun!! All of us who spend hours a day playing Medievia do so because we love it, and we hope you love it too. You have just started playing the MUD that leads the way in game development on the 'net!

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