Community

## Welcome to the Badlands Wiki!

The Badlands Wiki is designed to provide the community with background information regarding all aspects of life here in the Badlands. As a work in progress, this Wiki may not be complete in some ways so feel free to write up content! In addition to background information, this section of the Wiki is dedicated to getting you up-to-speed and ensuring you get adjusted to your new 1911 surroundings as soon as possible.

## New to the Badlands? FAQs!

Howdy, partner! It seems like you're interested in the Badlands. If you haven't joined the Discord Server, please use this link to join! Once joined, continue to the next section on how to get on the next train in. Not familiar with the lingo? Keep reading and you'll be in the know.

## Rules

* You must be whitelisted on the discord server *before* attempting to join the server itself. Prior to taking the train in, you'll want to schedule an interview to finalize your whitelist status and is a one time interview.
	+ Failure to follow this rule could result in a ban before your first train ride in.
* Out-of-Character (OOC) situations are not tolerated. No exceptions.
* *More to be added...*

## Getting Started in the Badlands

* Your first stop is going to be the fine settlement of Valentine in the state of New Hanover. Around town, you'll find different resources to help get you started off on your adventure in the frontier. Feel lost? Ask around! Valentine's known for its hospitality.
* *More to be added...*

### How to Get on the Train In

* Pre-existing DigitRP Community Members:
	+ If you are already whitelisted (and in good standing) with the DigitRP Community, you will be able to get whitelisted for Badlands. Post in the #welcome-chat and you'll be verified from there (please, give it some time).
* If you know a Whitelisted Badlands Community Member:
	+ Request a referral from that whitelisted person! Be aware that you will represent the Badlands Community Member and your actions may be held against your referring friend.
		- If you have a referral, you may request whitelist status here: Whitelist Request.
	+ Your Final Interview will be scheduled once you have been given Whitelist status which takes places *after* you've created your character (see section below) and have taken the train in. This is a one time interview/introduction and will be used to verify your Whitelist status.

### Character Creation

It's time, ladies and gentlemen, to mold your character and define your legacy here in the Badlands.

1. Define who's legacy you represent - what's your first and last name?
2. Time to flesh out your character's physical appearance - this step is incredibly important. You'll define what you look like - forever - so take your time and enjoy the experience because you are going to be looking like that schmuck for the rest of your life.
3. Finally time to put clothes on... you barbarian - there's over a thousand separate options - literally - so have a cup of your favorite liquid and a hearty snack available as you make yourself as fly as an early 1900s guy or gal ever was.

That's it - easy as one, two, three!

### Common Errors

* **Most common errors** can be resolved by clearing your local game cache. This can be done by completing the following:
	+ Press your Windows Key + R at the same time. This opens the `run` prompt.
	+ Type (or copy/paste) the following and press enter: `%localappdata%\redm`
	+ Open the `RedM Application Data` folder, then open the `cache` folder.
	+ Delete all files except for the `Game` folder (else you will have to re-download a lot of data).
	+ Launch RedM and join the Badlands!
* **RedM will not launch; what do I do?**
	+ Have you verified all of your graphics drivers are up-to-date? Yes, it matters. Please download updated graphics drivers and attempt to launch RedM again.
* **RedM crashes during character creation - specifically the beard customization part - what can I do?**
	+ Open your `File Explorer` to the `Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Settings\` folder.
	+ Delete files starting with sga\_ (can be multiple of them).
		- *Please note* - we are not responsible for any impact this may have on your character in RDR2 Online character.
	+ Attempt to create your character and customize your beard once again!
* *More to be added... know of one? Reach out today!*

### Common Lingo in the Lands

 I've got some mud in my ears | Having trouble hearing you or understanding you