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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==On ===Create Your Account===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/.<br/> If you have a problem with getting the Wurm client working try looking at the [[Common bugs and solutions]Online homepage] page, manual downloads are also located or through this linkSteam.

== 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 histry looking at the [[Common bugs and solutions]] page. You may also make a post in the [http://forum.wurmonline.com/her Username and Passwordindex. Enter your username and password, then click on php?/forum/26-technical-issues/ Technical Issues] section of the play buttonforum.

Upon logging inOnce the game downloads the needed packs, you can enter your avatar will spawn (see [[Spawning]]) in a start village on [[Golden Valley]]character name and password. Your start village depends on what kingdom you have chosen You must click ''I agree to the EULA'', which refers to the EULA that can be found under the EULA button inthe menu above the login boxes. You spawn here the first time 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 the start town. The guards will quickly make swiss cheese of with Steam, click on Wurm Online though your bodySteam library. On You'll have to click the freedom server it box to agree to the EULA here as well. A password is against the game rules to steal but not required on the wild server you are allowedthis 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 find a source of water and find a way to carry some water with you. Go here and read this guide [[Guide To Cooking]]. It teaches you how to make a bowl but making a jar is very similar. If you run out of water you 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===

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

== Death and dying ==:'''Read More'''See the : [[deathInterface and controls|Interface & Controls]] article for full details.''

When you die you will lose 0.25 points from each skill, and 0.01 body strength, or if you die in pvp you lose only fight skill. Note that the body strength currently only updates every 2nd death or with a client restart. With the exception ===Communication===The lower left of the newbie items you get when you first start, deeds, writs, and any items you may have in a your screen is your [[Bag of Keepingchat window]] (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 playersTabs at the top indicate different channels and personal messages. You'll need can click on a tab to find make it active, press Enter to get them back. If the corpse has decayedstart typing, usually 24 hours, the items that were on it will be and type a pile of items on message into the ground where you diedwindow.

Also, you will be on a red CA HELP is watched by [[Wurm staff|Community Assistant]]s and black screen with a little box other helpful players. You may ask or answer questions in the middlethis tab, you will but general conversations should take place elsewhere. We also have to choose Russian, German, and Non-English (all other languages) Help tabs, where you want players and staff are available to respawnhelp. If Wurm officially only allows English in all other public channels, but if you are dead and you cannot see the little boxin need, type /respawn feel free to ask for help in your language in GL or Freedom chat window. It is likely a player who speaks your language will message you to help. Wurmians are very friendly and we have players from all over the world.

While you have no deed, you will only be able to spawn at your start town. When you are [[Chat#Freedom|Freedom]] is a chat for players on the owner or citizen of a same [[settlementserver]], as you will be able to and [[SpawningChat#Global|spawnGL-Freedom]] is a global chat that can be seen by any player on that settlement. If that settlement has any [[AlliancePvE|alliesFreedom 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 will are lost or trying to find something on your server. GL-Freedom can be able a good place to ask for general conversation. [[SpawningChat#Private Message|spawnPrivate messages]] there 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 if open a tab in which you die can reply to them. [[Chat#Local|Local chat]] can be heard by anyone within 50 80 tiles of their centeryour 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.

== Servers and accounts ==See :'''Read More''': [[Account TypesChat]] for an explanation of the various accountsSee | [[Server TypesChat commands]] | [[Wurm staff|Chat Moderator]] for an explanation of the two server types.

== Common problems 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 new players =====Q) What's your game window. This is to let you learn the difference between equip game and activate?===A) An active item give you time to become self-sufficient by finding food and water and creating your own light source. You are given a tent that can be dropped on the ground and used to interact with the world around you, like cut securely store items. It is also used as a [[Terrain:Tree|treerespawn]] down with point if you die. This can be used temporarily until you build your [[hatchet]] activefirst 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 equip need a weapon which 2 x 2 tile space that is then used automatically while in not on a deed or within the [[Fighting|combatperimeter]]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.

===Q) How do I activate an item?===A) Double click on it. It will show up at the bottom of the [[inventory]] next to :'''Active:Read More''' This means that you can use the item for the tasks it is designed for.: [[Beginners Tools]] | [[Inventory]] | [[Settlement]] | [[Death]] | [[Secure Storage]] | [[Starter tent]]

===Q) How do I equip a weapon?Using Items===A) Put it in your [[inventory|right hand]]. A second [[;Activate:Category:Weapons|weapon]] can go in the [[inventory|left hand]], but it is Most tools must be '''activated''' to be used less often, so put your main weapon in your right hand. When you To do sothis, you will get an [[Basic Knowledge|event message]]: 'You equip a [[short sword]] in your right hand''double-click''' on the tool. You may also want The name of the tool should change from white to put a shield on your left arm (the left hand won't be used green if you do), or armor on other bodypartsit is activated.

===Q) Where do I get a pelt?===A) [[Pelt|Pelts]] are a product from [[large rat]]s, [[wild cat]]s, [[mountain lion]]s and [[dog]]s. In order to get one;Using: Once activated, you first have to find and kill one of those animals. then you have to can use a [[butchering knife]] to butcher an item on another item by '''right-clicking''' the item the corpsetool should be used on. If you are successfulFor example, you may get find a pelt or meat tree and other assorted productsactivate your hatchet. Alternatively, Right-click the tree and you may be lucky enough will see the option to find one for sale at a [[trader]], or you might find a more experienced player willing to give or sell you a peltcut down.

===Q) Can I starve ;Equip: Equipment must be equipped in order to death or die of thirst?===A) Noreceive any benefits from it. If those bars are emptyPress {{key|C}} to open your character window and drag an item onto your character, you wonor '''right-click'''t be able to perform some stamina draining actions (like mining) an item and select '''equip'''. Try this with your [[stamina]] will recharge very slowly. For more informationshield, sword, read [[Basic Knowledge]]and toolbelt.

===Q) How do I make money?===A) Unlike other games ;Toolbelt: After you equip your toolbelt, you may have played, [[Bank of Wurm|money]] is not gained from killing monsters, but rather from drag the sale of items tools you have crafted will use often to other players the empty squares on the belt. Right-click the toolbelt to save or load slots and [[traders]]use the up and down arrows to cycle through your slots. You could can then activate the items in your toolbelt by clicking on the item in your toolbelt. You can also convert real-life <strong>&euro;</strong>'s^{<small>(Euros)</small>} into <del><strong>¤W¤</strong></del>'s^{<small>(Wurm currency/silver)</small>} using use the [http://store.wurmonline.com/ Wurm store].number keys {{key|1}} through {{key|5}} to select a toolbelt slot.These are the keys above the letters, not the number pad.

===Q) Why is it so dark? I can:'t see===A) * The problem may lie with your graphics card. Check to see if it features a gamma adjustment setting. If so turn it up very high.A) * The game features full day/night cycles and nighttimes are fairly dark. Time in Wurm is 8x real time so the darkness should only last 1 to 1.5 hours.''Read More''': [[Examine]] | [[Rename]] | [[Quality]] | [[Repair]] | [[Toolbelt]] | [[Improving]] | [[Damage]] | [[Key bindings]]

===Q) How do What Do I use a large anvilLook Like?===A) The [[large anvil]] You can see what your character looks like by pressing {{key|Esc}} for the menu, and clicking on '''Interface''' and then '''Character''', which is best used the third item down. You may also press {{key|C}} to open your character and click on ground or while it is the body icon in the upper left corner. You can use the Brightly glowing golden mirror you received when you started to change your appearance. '''Right-click''' the mirror and select '''use'''. This will display a [[forge]] or [[campfire]] customization window. You can change your gender and making the [[lump]] activeappearance once. The mirror is consumed when you save your character’s appearance.

===Q) How do I change game settings? How do I get better frame ratesBasic Needs===A) On Your food and water indicators are at the top left of the log-in screen, there is an options buttonas well as your [[nutrition]] indicator. Running low on water will make your actions take longer and make you regenerate [[stamina]] slower. Food also has a similar effect when it gets low, and if you can change the settings therehave any nutrition left, you will fast when your food drops to 8%. More information on those settings can be found [[Client Configuration|hereFasting]]refills your food indicator, but removes a percentage of your nutrition.

===Q) What weapon should I create first?===A) A 10 Starting cities have wells that you may use 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 [[qualitypottery jar]] , a [[short swordwaterskin]] is good for killing rats , and sucha [[small bucket]].

* To drink from a well, fountain or partially or fully submerged tile, '''right-click''' and select '''Drink'''* To fill a container from a well or fountain , '''activate''' the container and then '''right-click''' to open the well or fountain, then '''right-click''' on the water and select '''fill'''.* To fill a container from a tile, '''activate''' the container and then '''right-click''' the tile and select '''fill'''. 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 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. :'''Read More''': [[Campfire]] | [[Cooking]] | [[Firemaking]] | [[Food]] | [[Water]] | [[Woodcutting]] | [[Leatherworking]] | [[Pottery]] | [[Foraging]] | [[Botanizing]] | [[Resource nodes]] ===Next Steps===You may want activate your pickaxe and seek out an [[iron vein]] inside a [[mine]] for 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, 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. :'''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.