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[[Main Page]] :: / [[Useful links for beginners]] :: / '''{{PAGENAME}}'''[[File:wurmLogoLarge.png|center]]<div align=center>''It's Massively Multiplayer Online Fantasy Simulator (MMOFS), or you could call it a Life Emulator''<div style="color: green"> '''A massive world you can create and shape around you.''' </div></div>

==What is '''This page attempts to cover the most basic things a new player in Wurm Online?==<div style="-moz-border-radius:10px;background-color:#f8f8f8;border:2px solid #e0e0e0;margin-right:40%;padding:0px 3px;margin-bottom:10px;width:auto;"><center><br>http://wwwshould learn about.wurmonline.com/img/wurmbanner.jpg[[User:Notch|Notch]] (Founder): "...Wurm is not an MMORPG... ;)"'''

It's Massively Multiplayer Wurm Online Fantasy Simulator is many things, but first and foremost it is a survival MMO. In Wurm you must struggle to survive, at least in the beginning. You must find your own food, your own water (MMOFSwith the exception of the first 24 hours of game play thanks to the [[bartender]]), and your own shelter. Joining a settlement is one great way to find all of these things at your fingertips. Once you have mastered the basics of survival you can go on to build great structures, master a trade, and combat the enemies of your kingdom!

Or you could call it a <em>Life Emulator</em>{{quote|: "...Wurm is not an MMORPG... ;)"|[[User:Notch|Notch]] and [[User:Rolf|Rolf]] (Founders)}}

==How to DownloadBefore you play=====Create Your Account===On You can create your free account from the main website ([http://www.wurmonline.com) you simply click the big "Launch" button on the left. This will begin download of the Java Webstart application which will load the whole game for you. If this does not work (IE:/ if you end up with a .jnlp file that doesn't do anything) you will need to install JAVA from http://www.java.com If you have a problem with getting the Wurm client working try looking at the [[Common_bugs_and_solutions]Online homepage] pageor through Steam.

== Creating To create an Account ==The first thing you want to do is to create a valid account. To do this, go to the [http://www.through wurmonline.com/ Wurmonline webpage] and , click '''Register (it's free)'' at the top and fill out the form. You will be asked for a Player character name , the gender you wish the character to be, and an your email address. Please note that the playername can only contain Alphabetic You may register up to five characters and no spacesper email address. All Your character name must be 3 to 25 letters in length, may only contain alphabetic letters from A to z, with only the first letter being capitalized. Read the [https://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/topic/123123-wurm-online-rules/ Chat Rules] before picking a name as choosing a name but that goes against the first one rules will result in your character being banned without warning. You will see an error after clicking '''submit''' if your character name is taken or if there are any other errors in the form. Once submitted, a message will be sent to the email address that you provided. A link in lowercasethis message will take you to a page where you can choose a password and a challenge phrase, completing your registration.

You will then receive To create an email to account with Steam, download the email address you supplied, client through Steam and simply type your chosen name in which there will be a completion link that will take you to the page where you choose character name box at the upper right. A separate password or email is not required as everything goes through your password and Challenge phraseSteam account. Once this step is completeAgain, you may start the game by going back to the main webpage and clicking read the '[httphttps://wwwforum.wurmonline.com/clientindex.php?/topic/123123-wurm-online-rules/wurmclient.jnlp LaunchChat Rules]' imagebefore choosing a name.

You must have the latest Java platform installed on your system to play Wurm Online. You may get Java :'''Read more''': [[Account types]] | [http://www.java.com/en/download/windows_xpi.jsp here.[EULA]]

After starting ===Starting the Game===To use the Wurm launcher, go to https://www.wurmonline.com/wurm-online-downloads/ and download the correct launcher for your OS. If you see have a problem with getting the Login ScreenWurm client working, where one can enter his/her Username try looking at the [[Common bugs and Passwordsolutions]] page. Below it is You may also make a checkbox, labeled "Play as Guest" which is enabled by defaultpost in the [http://forum.wurmonline.com/index. Guest accounts are disabled, so uncheck it, then enter your name and passwordphp?/forum/26-technical-issues/ Technical Issues] section of the forum.

Upon logging inOnce the game downloads the needed packs, you can enter your avatar will spawn (see [[Spawning]]) in a village called [[Newtown]] (NT) or [[The Landing]]character name and password. You spawn here must click ''I agree to the EULA'', which refers to the first time EULA that can be found under the EULA button in the menu above the login boxes. Everytime you playlog in, and also when you die (there are some exceptions)agreeing to abide by Wurm Online rules. Finally, click '''Play''' to log into Wurm Online.

Do not steal To log in and around NT or with Steam, click on Wurm Online though your Steam library. You'll have to click the box to agree to the LandingEULA here as well. The guards will quickly make swiss cheese of your bodyA password is not required on this launcher.

If you get stuck You can adjust your game settings on either launcher before logging in a large pit or cave and definitely cannot get out or . You may want to turn your graphics down to medium if you find a bug/glitch Etc, type '/dev' to contact any of the GM's/Devs if they are online. <br>(See [[Helpful People]])on an older computer as Wurm can be very intensive. Please use this feature sparinglyYou can adjust these settings as needed.

== Movement and windows ==See the page :'''Read more''': [[Client]] | [[Interface and controlsClient configuration]] | [http://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/topic/63471-configuring-the-client-looking-nice-while-running-on-low-settings/ Forum: Settings for an explanation of the various windows, bars and keysslower computers] | [http://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/forum/26-technical-issues/ Forum: Technical Issues]

== Getting started Started==A) There are 3 things that are considered essential to getting started:# You need to start developing your cooking skills, go here: [[Guide To Cooking]]. Without food, your stamina bar will recharge extremely slowly and your actions will be limited.# You need to build a house, go here: [[The "how do I build a house?" guide.]]# You need a chest with a lock for secure storage, go here: [[Secure Storage]]===First Steps===

* It is strongly recommended that Once you form or join a log in, your character will [[settlementsSpawning|settlementspawn]], as cooperation in the tutorial. It is strongly recommended that you complete the tutorial to get a key part hang of succeeding game mechanics before jumping through the portal to a server. There are often staff members in any taskthe tutorial or accessible through the Tutorial Help tab, if you have questions.* Try to stay close If you need to review the tutorial again, you can find it in the [[NewtownBook of Wisdom]] or by clicking on the book icon in the lower right of the [[The Landingnotification]] until you get s window. Click on the hang of Tutorial section to expand and then click on each item to see the gameinformation available.

== Death and dying ==When you die you will loose 0.25 points from each skill, and 0.1 body strength. Note that the body strength currently only updates every 2nd death or with a client restart. With the exception of the newbie items you get when you first start, deeds, writs, and any items you may have in a :'''Read More''': [[Bag of KeepingInterface and controls|Interface & Controls]] (BoK) or [[Master Bag of Keeping]] (MBoK) your items will be on your corpse. As long as your items are in your corpse they are safe from other players. You'll need to find it to get them back. If the corpse has decayed, usually 24 hours, the items that were on it will be a pile of items on the ground where you died.

Also, you will be ===Communication===The lower left of your screen is your [[chat window]]. Tabs at the top indicate different channels and personal messages. You can click on a red and black screen with a little box in the middletab to make it active, you will have press Enter to choose where you want to respawn. If you are dead start typing, and you cannot see type a message into the little box, type /respawn in your chat window.

While you have no deed, you will only be able to spawn at CA HELP is watched by [[NewtownWurm staff|Community Assistant]] s and other helpful players. You may ask or [[The Landing]]answer questions in this tab, but general conversations should take place elsewhere. We also have Russian, German, and Non-English (all other languages) Help tabs, where players and staff are available to help. When Wurm officially only allows English in all other public channels, but if you are the owner in need, feel free to ask for help in your language in GL or citizen of Freedom chat. It is likely a [[settlement]], player who speaks your language will message you will be able to [[Spawning|spawn]] on that settlementhelp. If that settlement has any [[Alliance|allies]] you will be able to [[Spawning|spawn]] there also if you die within 50 tiles of their centerWurmians are very friendly and we have players from all over the world.

=== Only [[Chat#Freedom|Freedom]] is a chat for basic accounts ===After players on the same [[server]] as you and [[Chat#Global|GL-Freedom]] is a global chat that can be seen by any player on any [[PvE|Freedom Isles (PVE)]] server, except [[PVP#Chaos|Chaos]]. You can toggle Freedom chat by typing '''/kchat''' and GL-Freedom by typing '''/gchat'''. If the tabs are not open already, you can send a message to Freedom by using '''/shout <message>''' and GL-Freedom by using '''/gshout <message>'''. Freedom is a good place to ask if you are lost or trying to find something on your strength level has decreased server. GL-Freedom can be a good place to ask for general conversation. [[Chat#Private Message|Private messages]] may be sent between players on any server by 0typing '''/tell <player> <message>'''. If the player exists, this will open a new tab with that player’s name. If a player sends you a private message, it will also open a tab in which you can reply to them.06 from your max [[Skills:Body strengthChat#Local|strengthLocal chat]] ie:can be heard by anyone within 80 tiles of your current location. The list in the right portion of the window shows you players that are currently in your local and able to hear messages sent to local.

19===The First Day===After going through the tutorial, use the [[portal]] to go to a server. Each starting city has many important items, such as a [[bartender]], [[token]], [[well]], and [[village recruitment board]]. To start, find the bartender and right-click to ask for refreshments.50 If you decide to join a [[settlement]], you may use the village recruitment board to help you in your search. Settlements are also known as deeds or villages. The token provides you with access to your [[bank account]], which is a safe place to store your in-game [[currency]] and up to 195 items.44

(Approximately 6For your first 24 hours of play time in Wurm you will receive the benefits of food from the bartender and a divine light source. You also receive other benefits that you can see by hovering over their icons in the top right of your game window. This is to let you learn the game and give you time to become self-7 deaths), sufficient by finding food and water and creating your own light source. You will are given a tent that can be "Perma-Dead", meaning you will be un-able dropped on the ground and used to play securely store items. It is also used as that character any morea [[respawn]] point if you die. This applies to both can be used temporarily until you build your first house as the home server and tent will decay if left on the wild serverground. You can re-gain your empty the tent and pick it back up again if you wish to move. You need a 2 x 2 tile space that is not on a deed or within the [[Skills:Body strength|strengthperimeter]] by doing tasks such as Miningof a deed, Diggingthat is clear of obstructions and other structures, and that is not at or Woodcuttingbelow water level, in order to drop your tent.

== Servers and accounts ==See :'''Read More''': [[Account TypesBeginners Tools]] for an explanation of the various accountsSee | [[Server TypesInventory]] | [[Settlement]] | [[Death]] | [[Secure Storage]] | [[Starter tent]] for an explanation of the two server types.

== Common problems of new players =====Q) What;Using: Once activated, you can use an item on another item by '''right-clicking'''s the difference between equip and activate?===A) An active item can the tool should be used to interact with the world around youon. For example, like cut find a [[Terrain:Tree|tree]] down with and activate your [[small axe]] activehatchet. You equip a weapon which is then used automatically while in [[Fighting|combat]]Right-click the tree and you will see the option to cut down.

===Q) How do I activate an item?===A) Double click on ;Equip: Equipment must be equipped in order to receive any benefits from it. It will show up at the bottom of the [[inventory]] next Press {{key|C}} to open your character window and drag an item onto your character, or '''Active:right-click''' This means that you can use the an item for the tasks it is designed forand select '''equip'''. Try this with your shield, sword, and toolbelt.

===Q) How do I ;Toolbelt: After you equip a weapon?===A) Put it in your [[inventory|right hand]]toolbelt, you may drag the tools you will use often to the empty squares on the belt. Right-click the toolbelt to save or load slots and use the up and down arrows to cycle through your slots. A second [[:Category:Weapons|weapon]] You can go in then activate the [[inventory|left hand]], but it is used less often, so put your main weapon items in your right hand. When you do so, you will get an [[Basic Knowledge|event message]]: 'You equip a [[short sword]] toolbelt by clicking on the item in your right hand'toolbelt. You may can also want use the number keys {{key|1}} through {{key|5}} to put select a shield on your left arm (toolbelt slot. These are the keys above the left hand won't be used if you do)letters, or armor on other bodypartsnot the number pad.

===Q) Where do I get a pelt?===A) :'''Read More''': [[PeltExamine]] |Pelts[[Rename]] are a product from | [[large ratQuality]]s, | [[wild catRepair]]s, | [[mountain lionToolbelt]]s and | [[dogImproving]]s. In order to get one, you first have to find and kill one of those animals. then you have to use a | [[butchering knifeDamage]] to butcher the corpse. If you are successful, you may get a pelt or meat and other assorted products. Alternatively, you may be lucky enough to find one for sale at a | [[traderKey bindings]], or you might find a more experienced player willing to give or sell you a pelt.

===Q) Can What Do I starve to death or die of thirstLook Like?===A) No. If those bars are emptyYou can see what your character looks like by pressing {{key|Esc}} for the menu, you wonand clicking on '''Interface''' and then '''Character'''t be able , which is the third item down. You may also press {{key|C}} to perform some stamina draining actions (like mining) open your character and click on the body icon in the upper left corner. You can use the Brightly glowing golden mirror you received when you started to change your [[stamina]] appearance. '''Right-click''' the mirror and select '''use'''. This will recharge very slowlydisplay a customization window. For more information, read [[Basic Knowledge]]You can change your gender and appearance once. The mirror is consumed when you save your character’s appearance.

===Q) Where are the rest of my beginner tools?Basic Needs===A) When a new character is createdYour food and water indicators are at the top left of the screen, some of as well as your [[nutrition]] indicator. Running low on water will make your equipment is automatically equippedactions take longer and make you regenerate [[stamina]] slower. SoFood also has a similar effect when it gets low, check and if you have any nutrition left, you will fast when your Torso and Handsfood drops to 8%. See [[inventoryFasting]] for further detailsrefills your food indicator, but removes a percentage of your nutrition.

===Q) How do I make money?===A) Unlike other games Starting cities have wells that you may have playeduse to obtain water. You may also find fountains and larger bodies of water in your travels, any of which may be used for drinking or filling a [[container]] with water to take with you. Some containers useful for storing water include a [[Bank of Wurm|moneypottery jar]] is not gained from killing monsters, but rather from the sale of items you have crafted to other players and a [[traderswaterskin]]. You could also convert real-life <strong>&euro;</strong>'s^{<, and a [[small>(Euros)</small>} into <del><strong>¤W¤</strong></del>'s^{<small>(Wurm currency/silver)</small>} using the [http://store.wurmonline.com/ Wurm storebucket]]...

===Q) Why is it so dark? I can* To drink from a well, fountain or partially or fully submerged tile, '''right-click''' and select '''Drink'''t see===A) * The problem may lie with your graphics card. Check To fill a container from a well or fountain , '''activate''' the container and then '''right-click''' to see if it features a gamma adjustment setting. If so turn it up very highopen the well or fountain, then '''right-click''' on the water and select '''fill'''.A) * The game features full day/night cycles To fill a container from a tile, '''activate''' the container and nighttimes are fairly dark. Time in Wurm is 8x real time so then '''right-click''' the darkness should only last 1 to 1.5 hourstile and select '''fill'''.

===Q) How do I For food, you can locate '''Resource nodes''', '''right-click''' them and select '''Lore''' to see if they might contain food and select '''Forage''' or '''Botanize''' to try to collect their contents. It may take some time to find items you can eat and you will need to search around to find the right type of Resource node that has edible food in it. You can also use your carving knife or a large anvil?===A) The [[large anvil]] is best used by carrying it in butchering knife to butcher meat from animals you have killed or corpses of animals that you are allowed to butcher. '''Activate''' the knife and '''right-click''' the corpse, then select '''butcher'''. Once you are done, '''right-click''' the [[inventory]] butchered corpse and making select '''open''' to see the contents. To eat food, '''right-click''' the [[lump]] activefood and select '''eat'''. The quality and type of food determines how much nutrition you gain or lose when eating, and hot food restores more nutrition than cold food.

===Q) How do I change game settings? How do I get better frame rates===A) On the log-in screen, there is an options button, you can change the settings there. :'''Read More information on those settings can be found ''': [[Client ConfigurationCampfire]] |here[[Cooking]] | [[Firemaking]] | [[Food]] | [[Water]] | [[Woodcutting]] | [[Leatherworking]] | [[Pottery]] | [[Foraging]] | [[Botanizing]] | [[Resource nodes]]

===Q) What weapon should I create first?Next Steps===A) A 10 You may want activate your pickaxe and seek out an [[qualityiron vein]] inside a [[short swordmine]] is good for killing rats some [[iron ore]], or '''right-click''' on a stone tile and select '''rummage''' to get [[iron rock]]s. You can smelt these down into [[iron lumps]] in a furnace, suchas a [[forge]] or campfire. With the iron, you can begin to make a [[lantern]] and start to upgrade and replace your starting tools as well as make [[large nails]] to use for a house.

:'''Read More''': [[Mining]] | [[Blacksmithing]] | [[Guides:Build House|Building a house]] | [[Light sources]] | [[Ship]]s | [[Settlement|Found a settlement]] ==Exploring=Q= There are in-game maps in Wurm Online ({{key|m}}), however, you will still have to rely on your [[compass]], navigational skills, and wits. To open up the in-game map click the 'map button' on your quickbar (the icon resembles a globe). Luckily, there are player made [[maps]] that will help you get a general idea of where you are. When you enter or leave a [[Settlement|settlement]] you will get a message in the [[Interface and controls#Event window|event window]] telling you the name of the settlement ("You leave Blossom"). [[Examine|Examining]] the ground tiles in and around a settlement can tell you information like "This is within the village of Blossom" or "This is within the [[Settlement#Perimeter|perimeter]] of Blossom". The [[settlement token]] of a [[Settlement|settlement (deed) ]] has a compass on top. Asking for directions in local chat might help you on your way as well. ===Movement=== '''Why am I moving so slowly?===''' A) There are many factors that can reduce your speed:* Rough terrain([[Moss]], [[Clay]], [[Sand]], [[Peat]], [[Tar]])

Also* [[Pelt]]s are a byproduct of [[butchering items]] from creatures such as [[large rat]]s and [[wild cat]]s.* [[Large anvil]]s can be crafted once you create a [[small anvil]], make sure and may be used when dropped on the "climbing" toggle [[Tile|ground]]. To add to the crafting window, use the right-click context menu.* [[Mallet]]s and [[hammer]]s are great tools to begin making when you first arrive in Wurm. They are cross functional to an extent, but at some point having both is switched offrequired.

===Q) What are The percentages on creating items?===A) The percentage listed on the create menu menus is the chance that you will succeed, all modifiers taken taking into accounttool and material quality, and your skill. However, unlucky streaks can and will happen. Failing ten times in a row with 95% success rate is very bad luck, not a bug. Any items in red cannot be crafted with your current skill level.