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These are the most commonly asked questions by beginners of this game. ===Q) How do I get 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]]#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]] It is strongly reccomended that you form or join a group, as this game is extremely dificult to play on your own. At the very least, do not wander far from [[Newtown]] until you get the hang of the game. ===Q) What is that white beam/light/line?=== A) It is called the [[White Light]]. At the base of it you will find the [[Altar of Three]]. From this you are able to become a follower of one of the three 'good' gods. See [[Religion]] for further details. ===Q) What is that black beam/light/line?=== A) It is called the [[Black Light]]. At the base of it you will find the [[Bone Altar]]. From this you are able to become a follower of the one 'evil' god. See [[Religion]] for further details. ===Q) What's the difference between equip and activate?=== A) An active item can be used to interact with the world around you, like cut a [[Terrain:Tree|tree]] down with your [[Small Axe|small axe]] active. You equip a weapon which is then used automatically while in [[Fighting|combat]]. ===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:''' This means that you can use the item for the tasks it is designed for. ===Q) How do I equip a weapon?=== A) Put it in your [[inventory|right hand]]. A second [[:Category:Weapons|Weapon]] can go in the [[inventory|left hand]], but it is used less often, so put your main weapon in your right hand. When you do so, you will get an redirect[[Basic Knowledge|event message]]: 'You equip a [[Short Sword]] in your right hand'. You may also want to put a shield on your left arm instead of a second weapon. ===Q) Where do I get a Pelt?=== A) [[Pelt|Pelts]] are a product from [[Large Rat|Large Rats]] and [[Wild Cat|Wild Cats]]. In order to get one, you first have to find and kill one of those animals. then you have to use a [[Butchering Knife]] to butcher the corpse. If you are successful, you will get a pelt. Alternatively, you may be lucky enough to find one for sale at a [[Trader]], or you might find a more experienced player willing to give or sell you a pelt. ===Q) Can I starve to death or die of thirst?=== A) No. If those bars are empty, you wont be able to do some work, like mining and your [[Stamina]] will go up very slow. For more information, read here: [[Basic Knowledge]] ===Q) How do I get food?=== A) If you have been playing less than 24 hours, you can get free food by visiting The [[Creature:Bartender|Barkeep]] in the tavern at [[Newtown]]. While you take advantage of this free food it is recommended that you begin gaining skill at cooking, it is essential to the game. Start by making a [[Pottery Bowl]] and [[foraging]] some food, then cooking it in a fire. More detail can be found at the [[Guide To Cooking]]. ===Q) Where are the rest of my beginner tools?=== A) When a new character is created, some of your equipment is automatically equipped. So, check your Torso and Hands. See [[Inventory]] for further details. ===Q) How Do I make money?=== A) Unlike other games you may have played, [[Bank of Wurm|money]] is not gained from killing monsters, but rather from the sale of items you have crafted to other players and [[trader|Traders]]. You could also convert real-life <strong>&euro;</strong>'s^{<small>(Euros)</small>} into <del><strong>¤W¤</strong></del>'s^{<small>(Wurm currency/silver)</small>} using the [http://store.wurmonline.com/ Wurm store]... ===Q) Why is it so dark? I can't see=== A) The problem lies with your graphics card. Check to see if it features a gamma adjustment setting. If so turn it up very high. ===Q) How do I use a Large Anvil?===A) The [[Large Anvil]] is best used by carrying it in the [[inventory]] and making the [[lump]] active. ===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. More information on those settings can be found [[Client Configuration|here]] ===Q) What weapon should i create first?=== A) A 10 ql [[Short Sword]] is good for killing rats and such. {{stub}}[[Category:Misc]][[Category:Babel/B]]