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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 a tutorial in [[Golden Valley (server)|Golden Valley]]. ===How to DownloadStarting the Game===

All you have to 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 formular 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. To run the Webstart application you need to have [http://www.java.com/ Java] installed. It's not advisable to save the .jnlp file on your computer though, as it changes frequently. Better load it from the web always.

If you have a problem with getting the Wurm client working , try looking at the [[Common bugs and solutions]] page, manual downloads are also located through this link. You may also make a 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'How do I change game options/settings? How do I get better frame rates?', 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 they will give you vital information on playing Wurm.

On the log-in screen, there is a "Settings" button. More information on those settings can be found :'''Read more''': [[Client]] | [[Client Configuration|here]]. For advice on settings for slower or older computers look | [http://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/topic/63471-configuring-the-client-looking-nice-while-running-on-low-settings/ hereForum: Settings for slower computers]| [http://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/forum/26-technical-issues/ Forum: Technical Issues]

To move through Wurm, use the {{key|W}}, {{key|A}}, {{key|S}}, and {{key|D}} keys as well as holding '''left-click''' on your mouse and moving it around. This allows you to move in any direction and look in any direction as you move. You will always look through the eyes of your character in Wurm, so it is important to survey your surroundings often by using the mouse look feature. :'''Read More''': [[Interface and controls|Interface & Controls]]

'''CA HELP''' is watched by [[Community Assistant]]s and other helpful players. To toggle You may ask or answer questions in this tab, type but general conversations should take place elsewhere. [[Chat#Freedom|Freedom]] is a chat for 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 '''/cagshout <message>'''. You may Freedom is a good place to ask if you are lost or answer questions in trying to find something on your server. GL-Freedom can be a good place to ask for general advice. [[Chat#Private Message|Private messages]] may be sent between players on any server by typing '''/tell <player> <message>'''. If the player exists, this will open a new tabwith that player’s name. If a player sends you a private message, but general conversation should it will also open a tab in which you can reply to them. [[Chat#Local|Local chat]] can be moved elsewhereheard 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.

:'''[[Chat#Freedom|Freedom]]Read More''' is a chat for players on the same : [[serverChat]] as you and '''| [[Chat#Global|GL-Freedomcommands]]''' is a global chat that can be seen by any player on any [[PvE|Freedom Isles (PVE)]] server, except [[PVP#ChaosModerator|ChaosChat Moderator]]. 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 server. GL-Freedom can be a good place to ask for general advice.

'''[[Chat#Private Message|Private messages]]''' may be sent between players on any server by typing '''/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. '''[[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.  [[Premium|Non-premium]] players on Chaos and the [[Epic Cluster]] are not able to see players in their local area. '''Read More''': [[Chat]] | [[Chat commands]] | [[Moderator|Chat Moderator]] ===Looking AroundThe First Day===

===Taking Inventory===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 [[inventory]] by pressing {{key|I}}game window. When This is to let you enter Wurm, learn the game and give you start with time to become self-sufficient by finding food and water and creating your own light source. You are also given a tent that can be dropped on the following basic [[tools]] ground and used to securely store items: *'''Tools'''*;and as a [[carving kniferespawn]]:Makes some wooden items*;[[hatchet]]:Cutting down [[trees]]*;[[shovel]]:Gathering [[clay]], [[dig]]ging point if you die. This can be used temporarily until you build your first house as the tent will decay if left on the [[Dirt|ground]]*;[[saw]]:Makes some wooden items*;[[pickaxe]]:Harvesting [[rock]] . You can 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 [[metalperimeter]]*;[[rake]]:Tending [[crops]]*;[[steel of a deed, that is clear of obstructions and flint]]:Lighting fires other structures, and [[furnaces]]*;[[pottery bowl]]:Used that is not at or below water level in [[cooking]] *'''Equipment'''*;[[shield]]:Basic protection*;[[short sword]]:Basic weapon*;[[backpack]]:Stores some items*;[[toolbelt]]:Quick access order to tools *'''Other Items'''*;[[Item:Hand mirror|hand mirror]]:Customize character*;[[drop your tent]]:[[Respawn]] point, temporary safe storage*;[[deed stake]]:Plans a settlement.

All starting items except the backpack and pottery bowl will respawn with you if you die. Any other item you collect or create in your adventures may not follow you on death, depending on the item. You will have to go back to where you died and retrieve them from your body. You can also '''/release corpse''' to allow another player to take your corpse, but this should be used with caution as anyone can access the contents of your corpse once released. :'''Read More''': [[Fighting#EquipmentBeginners Tools]] |Equipment[[Inventory]] | [[Settlement]] | [[ToolsDeath]] | [[InventorySecure Storage]] | [[DeathStarter tent]] ===All About Items=== ;Right-Click: This will always bring up a menu of available actions and options for a given item or object. The actions listed may change based upon what you have activated, how far away you are, or other factors. This is the primary way of interacting with objects in Wurm.

;Damage and Repair: As you use some items, they will take damage. You can see this under the DMG column in your inventory. '''Right-click''' and select '''repair''' to repair this damage. Your item will lose some of it’s quality when you repair it. The more damage an item has, the longer it takes to repair and the more quality it will lose. If you allow an item to reach 100 damage, it will crumble away. ;Quality and Improvement: Quality indicates how good an item is. Tools with higher quality will be faster, take less damage as you use it, and yield better quality items as a result. You can raise the quality of most items by improving them. You cannot improve your starter tools. Right-click and examine an item to see what must be done to improve its quality, or look at the '''I''' column in your inventory. '''Read More''': [[Examine]] | [[Rename]] | [[Quality]] | [[Repair]] | [[Toolbelt]] | [[Improving]] | [[Damage]] | [[Key bindings]]

You can see what your character looks like by pressing {{key|O}} for the menu, and clicking on '''HUD Settings''' and then '''Character Window''', which is the third item down on the left. You may also press {{key|C}} to open your character and click on the body icon in the upper left corner. You 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 customization window. The mirror is consumed when you save your character’s appearance. ===The First Day===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 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 can be dropped on the ground and used to securely store items and as a respawn point if you die. This can be used temporarily until you build your first house as the tent will decay if left on the ground. You can 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 [[perimeter]] of a deed, that is clear of obstructions and other structures, and that is not at or below water level in order to drop your tent. '''Read More''': [[Secure Storage]] | [[Starter tent]]

In order to cook the meat you’ve butchered, you will need a [[campfire]] or other form of furnace. For a campfire you must acquire wood by cutting down a tree, preferably one that is not on a deed. To see if you are on a deed, :'''right-clickRead More''' the tile that the tree is on and select '''examine'''. If you are within a deed, you will see a message such as: ''This is within the village of Tap Dance.'' Once you find a tree, you can '''right-click''' and '''examine''' the tree to see it's age. Trees that are old, very old, or overaged will give more wood in the form of a [[felled tree]]. Young, mature, and shriveled will only yield a single [[log]]. Fruit trees, such as cherry, apple, and lemon will also only yield a [[logCampfire]]. While standing in front of a tree tile, '''activate''' your hatchet and '''right-click''' the tile, then select '''cut down'''. Examine the tree to see how much damage has been done, and once it reaches 100, the tree will fall down leaving a stump and the felled tree or log. With your hatchet still activated, '''right-click''' the felled tree and select '''chop up''' to create logs on the ground in front of you. Now that you have some wood, pick up a log and '''activate''' your carving knife. '''Right-click''' the log and select '''Create > Kindlings > [[kindling]]'''. Once you’ve created a few kindlings, you can '''activate''' your steel and flint and then '''right-click''' a kindling and select '''Create > Furnaces > campfire'''. A campfire will be created on the ground in front of you when you are successful. To fuel the campfire, '''activate''' a log and '''right-click''' the campfire, then select '''burn'''. You can then '''right-click''' the campfire and select '''open''' to place things in the fire to heat up or cook. Placing raw meat in the fire will eventually turn them into cooked meat, which can be eaten or used in further cooking recipes. Hovering over an item’s icon and the small colored dot indicate the temperature of an item. '''Read More''': | [[Cooking]] | [[Firemaking]] | [[Food]] | [[Water]] | [[Woodcutting]] | [[Leatherworking]] | [[Pottery]]

:'''Read More''': [[Mining]] | [[Blacksmithing]] | [[Guides:Build House|Building a house]] | [[Light sources]] | [[Ship]]s | [[Settlement|Found a settlement]]

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]]

:'''Read More''': [[Death]] | [[Suicide]] | [[Locate soul]] | [[Karma]] | [[Spawning]] | [[Food]] | [[Death#Your_corpse|Corpse]]

The 10 30 [[Quality level|quality]] [[short swordlongsword]] you get at the beginning is barely good enough for killing [[Large rat|rat]]s, so you may want to review creating yourself a new weapon that may be [[improve]]d, or even go for a new [[shield]]. Bows allow you to deal ranged damage without receiving any yourself, [[long bow]]s have such a range that most creatures are unable to see '''or''' attack you.

:'''Read more''': [[Crafting]] | [[Starting with Nothing]] | [[Skills]] | [[Improve]] | [[Mining]] | [[Weapons]] | [[Armour]]

:'''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]]