New Player Guide

## Creating a New Character

* After you login you will be asked for your name. If the character name is taken it will prompt you for a password. That means this name is already taken. If it is a name that is not used, you are good to continue.

You will then have the following steps.

1. Verify your character name
2. Type and Re-Type your password
3. Select the sex of your character (This is just cosmetic)
4. Choose Your Class
5. Would you like to enable ANSI Color

## Features of the Game

Our features include:

* 9 player classes and 50 mortal levels (HELP Classes).
* 5 subclass levels for each class, with 2 different and distinct paths to choose from. Each subclass level grants additional skills and spells that are unique to that path.(HELP Subclasses
* 255 prestige levels, that add permanent stat increases and a number of perks (HELP Prestige).
* A remort system that allows you to change your class and re-earn your experience and stats at an accelerated rate, rather than having to start over again to try something new (HELP Remort ).
* 125+ unique areas to explore (HELP AREAS).
* We allow up to 5 characters at once per player (HELP Multis , HELP BOT).
* An auto-quest system that allows your character to gain stat increases, subclass points, and even customize your gear (HELP AQuest , HELP AQORDER).
* Ranks, Vaults, Lottery, Auction Hall, Clans, Immortal-run quests, and so much more.

## Starting the Game

Once you chose to enter the game, you are put into the Newbie Academy. This academy will walk you through the basics of a MUD and give you some starting equipment.
If you would rather just get into the game however without gear, you can use the HOME command and simply be warped to the temple.

Note: You cannot get back into the academy once you leave.

Once at the end, you will be in the Temple of Midgaard. From Here, you can now explore the world, group with other players, or create other new characters for your Multi.

## Forming A Multi

Ronin is based around having up to five characters that you control. You can then group them together and also group with other players.
Groups will have experience earned split between them. You can also split gold and other items. You will have to manage five sets of gear though.

You can run solo if you want, some mobs might be more challenging but with time you can overcome it all.

1. Chose what character you want to lead them.
2. Have all other characters "follow" the leader.
3. The leader then types "group all" and it will state you are now a group.
4. If you type "group" you can now see all the stats of your party.

## Getting Started

* To start you will want to get food and water.
	+ You can fill your cup in Market Square (2s from the Temple). Note: All future directions will be based on the starting location of MS (Market Square).
	+ You can purchase food from the bakery (wn) but you can also get food of the mobs in the training grounds.
* Equip Your Light Source
	+ The Diploma you received from the academy will act as your first light source. This will allow you to see in areas that aren't lit up.

## Earn Some XP and Gain a Level

* Once you are full, head 3s and enter the training grounds. The Mice, Prairie Dogs and Porcupines all make for good targets.
* The guardian will provide healing at random times, or you can head to the hospital to pay for some healing. Asking for help in game is also allowed.
* Once you have leveled, and want to learn head back to MS or simply type "HOME" to be returned to the Temple.

Note: Home will only work until you hit level 10. Then you need to purchase recall scrolls.

## Get New Skills/Spells

* As you level you will gain HP, mana, movement and practice sessions. These sessions will allow you to learn new spells or skills to increase their success chances.
	+ If you look at the town map (help town map) in game, you will see the location of each Guild Hall for the classes. Have each character visit their respective guild hall, and type practice next to the guild master. Here you can learn new skills/spells by typing "practice <skill/spell.".

## Venturing Out Into The World

Now you know the basics and are prepared for more adventures. You can now travel the world, exploring and leveling up your characters, finding new gear and gaining more strength.

* Some place to go at lower levels
	+ Midgaard Zoo (4w10s)
	+ Halflings (10e)

After that, you can choose to go to whatever zone you like. You can ask in game for recommendations or check out the Zones list here on the wiki.

## Death

* Death does happen, whether that is through loss of HP (-10 hp means death), a Death Trap or a Hazard. Your corpse will contain all your gear and gold and will need to be retrieved to get it back.
* You can always ask for help to retrieve it, use another of your characters or simply run your current character back.

## Other Helpful Tips

* Always have a few Scrolls of Recall handy to get out of a sticky situation
* Have food and water on you incase you get hungry/thirsty. It will lower your regeneration.
* Use the bank to store extra money just in case, that way you may not lose it all upon death.
* Don't be afraid to ask questions to the other players.