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===Creating an accountCreate Your Account===The first thing you want to do is to You can create an your free account. To do this go to from the [http://www.wurmonline.com/ Wurmonline webpageWurm Online homepage] and click . Click '''Register, it's free! '' at the top and fill out the form. You will be asked for a character name and , the gender you wish the character to be, and an your email address. Up You may register up to five characters may share the same per email address. Please note that the Your character name must be 3 to 25 letters in length, may only contain the alphabetic letters a-from A to z, no spaces or numbers. The with only the first letter of the being capitalized. You will see an error after clicking '''submit''' if your character name will be capitalised, is taken or if there are any others will be dropped to lower caseother errors in the form.

You Once submitted, a message will then receive an email be sent to the email address that you supplied, provided. A link in which there will be a completion link that this message will take you to the a page where you can choose your a password and a challenge phrase. Once this step is complete, you may start the gamecompleting your registration.

After running the Webstart you see the login formular, where you enter your character:'s Name and Password. Also check "I agree to the terms". Then click on the ''PlayRead more'' button.': [[Account Types]] | [[EULA]]

Your character will [[Spawning|spawn]] inside ===Starting the Game===Wurm does not require a tutorial in [[Golden Valley (server)|Golden Valley]]traditional download or install as it uses Java Webstart.

===How All you have to Download===do is is click the big "Play" button right in the middle of the [http://www.wurmonline.com main page]. This will download the Java Webstart application (.jnlp file) which displays news, the login screen and a menu (to reach settings for example). It will also load the main game files in the background, which you can observe in the "pack updates" tab. If you have a problem with getting the Wurm does not require client working, try looking at the [[Common bugs and solutions]] page, manual downloads are also located through this link. You may also make a traditional download or install post in the [http://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/forum/26-technical-issues/ Technical Issues] section of the forum. Once the game downloads the needed packs, you can enter your character name and password. You must click ''I agree to the terms'', which refers to the EULA that can be found under the EULA button in the menu above the login boxes. Finally, click '''Play''' to log into Wurm Online. Once you log in, your character will [[Spawning|spawn]] inside the tutorial on the [[Golden Valley (server)|Golden Valley]] server. It is strongly recommended to read the informational pop-ups as it uses Java Webstartthey will give you vital information on playing Wurm.

All you have to do is is click the big "Play" button right in the middle of the :'''Read more''': [[Client]] | [[Client Configuration]] | [http://wwwforum.wurmonline.com main page]/index. This will download php?/topic/63471-configuring-the Java Webstart application (.jnlp file) which displays news, the login formular and a menu (to reach -client-looking-nice-while-running-on-low-settings / Forum: Settings for example)slower computers] | [http://forum. It will also load the main game files in the background, which you can observe in the "pack updates" tabwurmonline.com/index.php?/forum/26-technical-issues/ Forum: Technical Issues]

To run ==Getting Started=====First Steps===It is strongly recommended that you follow the Webstart application tutorial when you need to have first enter the world of Wurm, as it will help you become familiar with the basic controls and [[http://www.java.com/ Javaaction]] installeds within the game. It's not advisable If you need to save review the .jnlp file on your computer thoughtutorial again, as you can find it changes frequentlyin the [[Book of Wisdom]] by clicking on the book icon in the lower right of the [[notification]]s window. Better load it from Click on the Tutorial section to expand and then click on each item to see the web alwaysinformation available.

If you have a problem with getting the Wurm client working try looking at the :'''Read More''': [[Common bugs Interface and solutionscontrols|Interface & Controls]] page, manual downloads are also located through this link.

On the log-CA HELP is watched by [[Community Assistant]]s and other helpful players. You may ask or answer questions in screenthis tab, there but general conversations should take place elsewhere. [[Chat#Freedom|Freedom]] is a "Settings" button. More information chat for players on those settings the same [[server]] as you and [[Chat#Global|GL-Freedom]] is a global chat that can be found seen by any player on any [[Client ConfigurationPvE|hereFreedom Isles (PVE)]] server, except [[PVP#Chaos|Chaos]]. For advice on settings for slower or older computers look [http:You can toggle Freedom chat by typing '''/kchat''' and GL-Freedom by typing '''/forumgchat'''.wurmonlineIf the tabs are not open already, you can send a message to Freedom by using '''/shout <message>''' and GL-Freedom by using '''/gshout <message>'''.com/index Freedom is a good place to ask if you are lost or trying to find something on your server.php?/topic/63471-configuring-the-client-looking-nice-while-runningGL-Freedom can be a good place to ask for general advice. [[Chat#Private Message|Private messages]] may be sent between players on-low-settingsany server by typing '''/ heretell <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. [[Chat#Local|Local chat]] 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.

==Getting started=====First steps===See the page :'''Read More''': [[Interface and controlsChat]] | [[Chat commands]] | [[Moderator|Chat Moderator]] for an explanation of the controls and GUI to get you started.

There are 3 things that are considered essential to getting started:===The First Day===* You need to find a source of water After going through the tutorial and using the [[portal]], you will find a way to carry some water with yourself in your chosen starting city on the server youselected. Go here Each starting city has many important items, such as a [[bartender]], [[token]], [[well]], and read this guide [[Guide To Cookingvillage recruitment board]]. It teaches To start, find the bartender and right-click to ask for refreshments. If you how decide to make join a bowl but making a jar is very similar. If [[settlement]], you may use the village recruitment board to help you run out of water in your stamina will recharge extremely slowly and your actions will be severely limitedsearch. Settlements are also known as deeds or villages.* You need The token provides you with access to build your [[bank account]], which is a house, go here: safe place to store your in-game [[Build House|The "how do I build a house?" guide.currency]]* You need a chest with a lock for secure storage, go here: and up to 5 items. A few [[Secure storagetrader]]s should also be near you, and they may purchase items from you if they have funds to do so.

It For 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 strongly recommended to let you learn the game and give you time to become self-sufficient by finding food and water and creating your own light source. You are also given a tent that you form or join can be dropped on the ground and used to securely store items and as a [[settlementrespawn]], as cooperation is a key part of succeeding in any taskpoint if you die. Veterans will also have more skills, experience and access to better materials Otherwise, try to stay close to your start town This can be used temporarily until you get build your first house as the tent will decay if left on the hang of ground. You can empty the game, because tent and pick it back up again if you will return here when you diewish to move. When you are part You need a 2 x 2 tile space that is not on a deed or within the [[perimeter]] of a settlementdeed, that is clear of obstructions and other structures, it will provide a second respawn pointand that is not at or below water level in order to drop your tent.

You are given a set of :'''Read More''': [[Beginners Tools]], they will stay with you when you die and re-spawn. Other items will not.| [[Inventory]] | [[Settlement]] | [[Death]] | [[Secure Storage]] | [[Starter tent]]

===Using Items===;Activate: Most tools must be '''How can I customize my appearance?activated'''to be used. To do this, '''double-click''' on the tool. The name of the tool should change from white to green if it is activated.

In your inventory there will be ;Using: Once activated, you can use an item called [[:Item:Hand mirror|Hand mirror]]. By on another item by '''right mouse-clicking it and choosing Use''' the item the tool should be used on. For example, you will open find a window where you can modify how tree and activate your character looks in gamehatchet. This item is a oneRight-use object, so be sure click the tree and you are satisfied with your appearance before confirming you are done modifying!will see the option to cut down.

;Equip: Equipment must be equipped in order to receive any benefits from it. Press {{key|C}} to open your character window and drag an item onto your character, or '''right-click''' an item and select ''Why is it so dark? I can't see!equip'''. Try this with your shield, sword, and toolbelt.

* The first 24 hours of playtime characters have automatic light source. ;Toolbelt: After 24 hours you equip your toolbelt, you may drag the character tools you will get use often to the message "The light leaves youempty squares on the belt."* If it's dark because it's night time then you could make a [[personal lights|light source]] such as a lantern Right-click the toolbelt to save or a torch.* The game features full day/night cycles load slots and use the up and nighttimes are fairly darkdown arrows to cycle through your slots. Time You can then activate the items in your toolbelt by clicking on the item in Wurm is 8x real time so your toolbelt. You can also use the darkness should only last number keys {{key|1 to 1.}} through {{key|5 hours.* The problem may also lie with your graphics card. Check }} to see if it features select a gamma adjustment settingtoolbelt slot. If so turn it up very highThese are the keys above the letters, not the number pad.

:'''What's the difference between equip and activate?Read More''': [[Examine]] | [[Rename]] | [[Quality]] | [[Repair]] | [[Toolbelt]] | [[Improving]] | [[Damage]] | [[Key bindings]]

An active item ===What Do I Look Like?===You can be used to interact with see what your character looks like by pressing {{key|O}} for the world around youmenu, and clicking on '''HUD Settings''' and then '''Character Window''', like cut a [[tree]] which is the third item down with on the left. You may also press {{key|C}} to open your [[hatchet]] activecharacter and click on the body icon in the upper left corner. You equip can use the hand mirror you received when you started to change your appearance. '''Right-click''' the mirror and select '''use'''. This will display a weapon which customization window. The mirror is then used automatically while in [[Fighting|combat]]consumed when you save your character’s appearance.

Double-click on itStarting cities have wells that you may use to obtain water. It will show up at the bottom You may also find fountains and larger bodies of water in your travels, any of the which may be used for drinking or filling a [[inventorycontainer]] next with water to take with you. Some containers useful for storing water include a [[pottery jar]], a [[waterskin]], and a [[small bucket]]. To fill, '''Active:activate''' This means that you can use the item for container and then '''right-click''' on the tasks it water in a fountain or on a tile that is designed forpartially submerged in water and select '''fill'''.

For food, you can '''right-click'''How do I equip a weapon?grass tile and select '''Nature > Forage'''. It may take some time to find items you can eat and you may need to move around to find an area that hasn’t been picked over yet. You can also use your carving knife or a 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 butchered corpse and select '''open''' to see the contents. To eat food, '''right-click''' the food 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.

Put it in your :'''Read More''': [[inventoryCampfire]] |right hand[[Cooking]]. A second | [[:Category:WeaponsFiremaking]] |weapon[[Food]] can go in the | [[inventoryWater]] |left hand[[Woodcutting]], but it is used less often, so put your main weapon in your right hand. When you do so, you will get an | [[Basic Knowledge|event messageLeatherworking]]: 'You equip a | [[short swordPottery]] in your right hand'. You may also want to put a shield on your left arm (the left hand won't be used if you do), or armor on other bodyparts.

===Next Steps===You may want activate your pickaxe and seek out an [[iron vein]] inside a [[mine]] for some [[iron ore]], or '''right-click''What can I do with ' on a toolbelt?stone tile and select '''rummage'''to get [[iron rock]]s. You can smelt these down into [[iron lumps]] in a furnace, such as 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.

A :'''Read More''': [[ToolbeltMining]] |toolbelt[[Blacksmithing]] is | [[Guides:Build House|Building a piece of house]] | [[HUDLight sources]] that allows you to place up to ten tools or materials on it for quick selection. Wear (| [[equipShip]]) the toolbelt on the legs of your torso, and the toolbelt will appear on the HUD. Drag tools from your inventory into the toolbelt's slots. They can later be removed from the belt by clicking on them with the Shift key held down, or replaced by other tools. The slots can be | [[Key bindingsSettlement|boundFound a settlement]] to hotkeys. Default is <code>bind 1 ACTIVATE_TOOL1</code> and so on, up to 10.

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 . 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.

Creatures are abundant in Wurm Online; from [[sheep]] to [[dragons]], [[crocodile]]s to [[rooster]]s. You can normally tell if you're about to be eaten by one by looking at their hover outline - red for aggressive and green blue for passive. Some creatures may even be [[mount|ridden]] or [[tame]]d as [[pet]]s, some may be slaughtered for their [[hide]] and [[meat]]. As a new player you probably want to start small though, no picking fights with [[troll]]s or [[bear]]s, stick with smaller passive animals like [[hen]]s or [[dog]]s until you feel confident and obtain some reasonable [[armour]]. Local guards may be called to help your battle by shouting '''guards!''' in the local chat window - just make sure you're in range!

:'''Read More''': [[Creatures]] | [[Cooking]] | [[Taming]] | [[Fighting]] | [[Mounts]] | [[Guard Tower]]

If Unless you plan to spend all of your time hiding on a [[death|diedeed]], you will lose 0.25 points from random skills and 0.01 of [[body strengthdeath]]is inevitable in Wurm. Most players find that the game is much more fun if you get out and explore, hunt, and fight. While there are ways to help reduce the chances that you’ll die during your adventures, or it is also important to know what to do when Death comes knocking. You’ll find the game less frustrating if you understand what happens when you die in pvp , how and where you lose only fight skillrespawn, and how to find your [[Death#Your_corpse|corpse]] full of loot. After deathWhen you die, there is a good chance you will want to find your corpse to retrieve any valuables you had in your inventory. One option is to look at your event tab or logs to see a red and black screen with a little box in the middle, where last settlement you have to choose where you want to respawnpassed through. If you are dead still can’t find the corpse but cannot see that little boxyou do have enough [[karma]], type <code>/respawn</code> in you can use [[Karma|Summon corpse]]. When you don’t have the chat windowkarma needed, another option is to find a friendly priest who can cast [[Locate soul]] for you.

If you Death will also have no deed, you will only be able to spawn at your current server's starter town. If you are the owner or citizen of a [[settlement]], you will be able to spawn on that settlement. If that settlement has any [[SettlementDeath#Allies and warsDeath_penalty|alliesnegative impact]]on your skills depending on the circumstances, you will be able to spawn there also, if you die within 50 tiles of their centeroften losing random points from 5 skills.

Your items You cannot die from thirst or [[starvation|hunger]], however your stamina will be on your corpseaffected, with the exception of the newbie items you get when you first start, deeds, writs, any items meaning you may have in a cannot perform some [[Bag of keepingBody stamina|Bag of Keepingstamina]]-draining actions like [[mining]] (BoK) or Master Bag of Keeping (MBoK)[[climbing]], and other your stamina will regenerate very slowly. If you have enough [[nofat]] reserves and your food bar drops to 6-drop8%, you will [[Starvation|fast]] items. As long A message in the [[event window]] will say {{event|inline|Your hunger goes away as you fast}} and your items are inside your corpsehunger bar will be filled again, they are safe from other playersbut at lower [[nutrition]]. You'll need to find the corpse to get them back. If the corpse has decayed, usually within 24 hours Water is not replenished when you fast, the items that were on it will so be sure to always have a pile source or [[container]] of items on the ground where you died and free for everybody to grabit nearby.

:'''Can I starve to death or die of thirst?Read More''' No. If those bars are empty, you won't be able to perform some : [[Body stamina|staminaDeath]]-draining actions (like | [[miningSuicide]]) and your stamina will recharge very slowly. If you have enough fat reserves and your food bar drops to 6-8%, you will fast. A message in the | [[event windowLocate soul]] will say: "Your hunger goes away as you fast" and your hunger bar will be filled again. For more information on how many times you can fast, the effects on your nutrition level and how to build up new fat reserves, look [[Starvation|here]]. Note that your thirst bar will not be filled when you fast, so you need to either stay near [[waterKarma]]/water sources or carry a | [[containerSpawning]] that is able to hold liquids (like a | [[pottery jarFood]], | [[water skin]], [[small bucketDeath#Your_corpse|Corpse]] etc.).

'''Where do I get a pelt?''' A [[pelt]] is a product from [[large rat]]s, [[wild cat]]s, [[mountain lion]]s, Craft and [[dog]]s. In order to get one, first try asking if someone in the area already has one, as they can be very common (and usually [[decay]] if stored and not in the [[player]]'s inventory). You may be lucky enough to find one for sale at a [[trader]] or [[merchant]]. Alternatively, find and kill one use thousands of these animals and use a [[butchering knife]] to butcher the corpse. If you are successful, you may get a pelt, [[meat]], and other animal partsunique items. '''How do I use a large anvil?''' The [[large anvil]] can only be used when dropped on the [[Tile|ground]] and making an [[iron lump]] active.

'''What The [[item]]s found in Wurm are percentages on creating all [[crafting|player created]], with the exception of [[:Category:Gifts|gifts]], [[nodrop|non-drop]] items?'''bought from [[trader]]s and [[mission]] specific objects.

The percentage listed on the create menu is the chance that To get crafting your very own items you will succeed, all modifiers taken into account. Howeverneed to get your hands on some basic or [[crude]] items, unlucky streaks can [[raw materials]] and will happenquite often a [[fire|heat source]]. Failing ten times in a row Many of these items may be created or extracted with 95% success rate is very bad luck, not a bugyour [[Beginners_Tools|starting items]] or [[trade|bought]] from other players or [[merchant]]s.

Creating an item nearly always starts with [[activate|activating]] one item and '''What weapon should I create first?right-clicking'''another. The intuitive [[crafting window]] can take away much of the context menu requirements, and also provides a recipe list for all player-craftable items. Each player made tool has a skill, or crafting category, such as [[blacksmithing]] or [[carpentry]].

The 10 * [[Quality level|qualityPelt]] s are a bi-product, or [[short swordbutchering items]] you get at the beginning is barely good enough for killing from creatures such as [[Large rat|large rat]]s and such, most experienced players will advice [[wild cat]]s.* [[Large anvil]]s can be crafted once you to use create a [[long swordsmall anvil]], or other large one handed weaponand may be used when dropped on the [[Tile|ground]]. To add to the crafting window, together with a (use the right-click context menu.* [[Mallet]]s and [[large wooden shield|large shieldhammer]]) for added protections 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 required.

Bows are popular as wellThe percentages listed on the create menus is the chance that you will succeed, taking into account tool and material quality, and your skill. However, because they allow you to deal damage without receiving any yourselfunlucky streaks can and will happen. Especially ([[long bow]])sFailing ten times in a row with 95% success rate is very bad luck, have such not a range that most creatures are unable to see and attack youbug. Any items in red cannot be crafted with your current skill level.

'''Read more''': The 30 [[Fighting]] Quality level| [[Axesquality]] | [[Maulslongsword]] | you get at the beginning is barely good enough for killing [[Polearms]] Large rat| [[Swordsrat]] | s, so you may want to review creating yourself a new weapon that may be [[Archeryimprove]] | d, or even go for a new [[Shieldsshield]] | . Bows allow you to deal ranged damage without receiving any yourself, [[Armourlong bow]]s have such a range that most creatures are unable to see '''or''' attack you.

:'''My wrist hurts, can I bind actions to a key?Read more''' Yes you can and it is recommended to do so as it will make playing Wurm Online so much more enjoyable. Learn which actions you can bind to your keyboard keys in : [[Crafting]] | [[Starting with Nothing]] | [[Skills]] | [[Improve]] | [[Mining]] | [[Key bindingsWeapons]] and | [[Quickswitch hotkeysArmour]].

'''How do I make There are people who have money?'and people who are rich.'' In The Wurm [[Bank of Wurm|currency]] is split into coins of different types of metal, in different [[Bank_of_Wurm#Denominations|denominations]]; iron, copper, silver and gold. You may find moneyby slaying [[Animals|creatures]], [[foraging]] can be randomly obtained by when killing monsters/animals or [[botanizing ]], or bought in you can purchase it as silver from the [http://storeshop.wurmonline.com/WurmWeb/index.jsp/ Wurm storeShop]. You The amount of money that can also make money by working for other players or selling goods and items to them. Finding random coins may depend be found randomly in game depends on the amount of money remaining available in the [[kingdom]]'s coffers. If you have items to sell, you may check with a [[Tradertrader]]s (found in any starter town, as well as certain player deeds). Traders may buy items from you if they have enough money on them. They do not create or destroy money either, they only simply use the money that already present in the game, which results in the traders often being out of money, thus unable to purchase anything from you. They can be a source Another way of making moneyin Wurm is through trade with other players. You can use the [[chat]] in-game or the [http://forum.wurmonline.com/ forums] to offer goods and services to other players, but often enough they are broke as wellwho ultimately reward you with money. :'''Read More''': [[Foraging]] | [[Botanizing]] | [http://shop.wurmonline.com/WurmWeb/index.jsp/ Wurm Shop] | [[Trader]] | [[Trade]] | [[Bank of Wurm]]

=Further reading= :[[Your first days in Wurm Online]]:[[Wurmians_starter_guide|Wurmians Starter Guide]]<br>:[[What_Do_I_Do|What do I do?]]<br><br> [[Category:GuidesTutorials]]