149973-returning-player-help

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I played for a few weeks back at launch and redownloaded the game again today and played for 30 mins or so before I had to go out. I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed and could use some tips for reacquainting myself with the game.
 
1. Firstly the UI seemed really cluttered and despite briefly looking at the interface options I couldn't fix it. Any recommendations for a good UI addon?
 
2. My inventory is full of stuff and stuff. One item in particular was a purple loot crate of some description which I salvaged about 6 times before I realised it was just filling my inventory with more stuff. Is there a bank somewhere I can put my crap into? What should I keep?
 
2b. My account inventory had a bunch of other stuff like costumes. But the costumes all seem to have stats... Since when do costumes have stats and why are the stats so bad? ie should I sell them?
 
3. What are runes for and did they used to be in the game? I got a rune from Madame fortunes crystal ball thing (also wtf is that all about?) but I don't know how to use it.
 
4. Are pets just cosmetic or do they have any functionality?
 
5. Is there a way to teleport to friends? I was trying to chat with a friend in game but each time I whispered him, the first message worked fine, but if I wanted to send a second message I would have to go to the social tab and reselect the whisper option. Otherwise it would say he's online or I spelt his name wrong.
 
6. Any other tips? I'm sure remember more questions in the morning but for now I'm going to sleep. Thanks in advance :)
 
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7. Why doesn't the mining spot on my housing plot have any nodes? It used to have nodes but now it has none.
			
				
	Edited February 27, 2016 by Leezeebub	
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2) That loot crate might be the new Protostar Supply satchel, every 5-10 levels or so you can click it for loot. It's meant to suppliment quest and loot drops while you level.
 
2b) If you've been gone since before the holowardrobe update, thats all the old gear that was previously equipped in the slots. Now we only need to import the item appearance into the wardrobe. All that old gear can be salvaged, sold or chucked.
 
3) Runes have always been a thing, but are more prevalant now and especially end game. Each rune has a specific element that coincides with the rune slots on your gear. The runes themselves offer increases to a specific stat or a proc effect. Ctrl-Right click an item and you'll see the option to Edit Runes. Click a given slot and the available runes in your inventory will pop.
 
3-continued) Madame Fay is a new vendor that only accepts Fortune Coins ( Ncoin purchased through the cash shop) Each Coin gives you 3 random items, ranging from dyes to service tokens, to costumes and mounts. Clicking the gold coin on the lower left brings up the Madame Fay interface.
 
4) purely cosmetic
 
5) you should be able to just Ctrl-R to quick respond. As for teleporting to friends? IF they're in a seperate instance, you can group up with them and there should be an option to "sync to group leader" That about all I can think of.
 
 
7) Plots need to be "repaired" every 7 days now, so it's possible your mining plot just needs a repair ( from the housing plot interface. select the plot with the nodes, and Repair should be highlighted) You'll be good for another week.
			
				
	Edited February 27, 2016 by TheUnnamedAurin	
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			Awesome, thank you for the reply :)	
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			*thumbs up* Welcome back!	
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