Getting Started in Lifemod

## **Welcome to Lifemod.**

Jumping into Lifemod can be really overwhelming as there are so many things to do and mechanics to learn. This article is to help you take your first steps in this new world. We wont cover everything here, but we'll cover some of the basics to get you going.

## Opening up your Phone and interacting with the world.

Most every interaction you have with the world will be done through the player's phone. To open your phone, open up the "buy" menu like you would in a normal game in Pavlov. For Oculus and Index users, click the thumbstick. For Vive users, click the right side of the trackpad in your right hand.

You now can see your home screen with different apps at your disposal. Each one has their own uses.

### Player Info

This is the first app you'll want to use. Here you'll create and set your player name. Click that menu and type what you'd like your name to be on your physical keyboard.

### \*IMPORTANT\* - ONCE YOUR NAME IS SET, YOU CANNOT CHANGE IT

Once you're satisfied with your name, hit enter and confirm.

The long 17 digit number at the top is your Steam ID 64.

Below that is your player name.

Next is the role you currently have. If you take on a job as a Cop or EMS, that role will change depending on your rank in those jobs.

Below that is the outfit you are currently wearing. It most likely just says "Casual1" if you're just starting out.

Next is the number of players and how many are playing as what role. This is helpful to know as the number of Cops online determines what kind of crimes you're able to commit.

You'll also see an option for auto turning while driving. Check this box if you'd prefer your character changes with the direction your vehicle is facing.

This menu is also the menu where all players will be able to summon their own bicycle. Every player gets to start with their free bike. Simple click the button labeled "Bike" and one will be summoned from above you. It's a good idea to move while you press this button so that the bike doesn't fall on you and flip over. See more on Operating Vehicles.

And most importantly is the "Save + Logout" button. When you're finished with your role-play session in Lifemod, you must remember to store all your guns (we'll cover this in a later section) and to save your progress. Just simply stand still in a safe area, and click "Save + Logout" and wait for the green progress bar to finish. This process will save any cash you have on hand and anything in your inventory.

## Opening up the map

Dey City is a large place with many things to see and do so we've issued every resident a map of the city.

To open your map, click the same button you used to open your phone. The map will always be in the second slot. The first click opens the phone. Clicking again will cycle to the map. Click a third time to close the map. The order of this will always be the same.

## Interacting with the world

Many of the things in the world require you to interact using the app in your phone.

### Interaction App

Open this menu and then click the drop down menu. Depending on what you're interacting with, the menu on your phone should change to help you proceed.

## Getting around the city

The most popular way of getting around the city other than simply walking is driving a car. Unfortunately, if you're just starting out, the best option you have is the standard bike that every resident is issued. When you summon the bike, use the grip buttons on the controller while pointing at the handles on the bike. For cars, you'll aim at the door handle.

To begin riding, the trigger on your right controller will be your gas/accelerator while the trigger on your left controller is your reverse.

To get off your bike, click the grip button again on the bike handles to hop off. Don't worry about storing your bike. After some time, the bike will despawn and you'll be able to spawn it again.

## Making some money

There are **numerous ways** to make money in Lifemod. One of the most accessible and easiest ways is to do some **Delivery Missions**. There is an Icon on the map that looks like this:

Head there and talk to the person standing behind the counter by opening up your Interaction App. He will give you a package and there will show up a location on your map to deliver the package to. Head there and interact with the NPC standing around to drop off the package. When that happens, a deposit will be made into your account with your pay.

Once you make some money, you'll be able to afford other things that offer alternative ways to make money, such as a Pickaxe to **Mine** for resources, a Gun to **Hunt** animals & a **Tow Truck** to tow vehicles in no parking zones.