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==Can I jump?==
:No, there is no jumping in Wurm Online – and it is usually not needed. You cannot pass obstacles like fences by jumping over them. There is a risk, however, to “fall” over fences if you accidentally fall drop down a steep slope – so be careful not to get trapped in an enclosed area.<br><br>
==I am walking very slowly. How do I run?==
:There is no “run” mode in Wurm Online. Your movement speed is determined by the weight you are carrying and the the terrain you are walking on. If your character appears to move extremely slow, you are probably carrying too much weight, or you may accidentally have enabled “climb mode”. To find out about your current weight, open another the character window by pressing “C” and move your mouse pointer over the little weight symbol in the upper left corner. The tooltip window will show your total weight and also inform you about speed penalties. To find out if you are accidentally climbing instead of walking, use your “quickbar”: open the main menu by pressing “Esc” or the letter “O”, then select “Hud settings” and enable “Quickbar”. The first icon of the quickbar toggles Climb Mode. While playing Wurm Online your skills and body characteristics will continue to rise, and you will eventually be able to carry more and more weight without getting slower!<br><br>
==Why don’t I regain stamina?==
==I died! What can I do now?==
:Dying is something to be expected during your first days in Wurm Online – so don’t be worried. You will lose a small percentage of your current skills (which aren’t very high yet anyway), and some of your inventory items will be missing. They remain with your [[Death#Your_corpse|your corpse]] and can be retrieved later. The items are safe for quite a while; nobody will be able to take them as long as the corpse is lying on the ground – typically about 2 real days. When you die, a window will appear asking you where you want to respawn. You always have the option to respawn at the starter town, and – if you dropped your [[starter tent]] somewhere – near your tent. That’s why it is a good idea to drop your tent if you are staying at a place far from a starter town for a while. It is also possible to [[Starting with Nothing|start over with nothing]]<br><br>
==How do I find water and food?==
==How do I travel? Can I teleport?==
:Later on, when your skills have increased, you will be able to ride horses or drive carts. For now, you will probably just walk! (Technically, even as a new player you could ride a cow – but they are pretty slow.) There is no “magical” way of fast travelling in Wurm Online, so: no teleporting. One exception: When you decide to join an existing village, you will have a one-time option to teleport to that place. For travelling you can use your in-game map to see what the area looks like (press “M” to open it), but on the official Wurm forums you will find a “community map” of your server, which is a lot more detailed and offers a great deal of information. '''''Never use an abandoned cart, wagon, or boat.''''' This can cause issues if you disembark on a deed, as you will not have full permissions on the vehicle.<br><br>
==Can I see my current location on the map?==
==I want to be on my own. How do I start my own place?==
:Of course you are also welcome to start out as a lonesome hermit! This may be harder, but on the other hand will provide an interesting challenge. Begin by finding a suitable place with some trees (for wood) and some rocky slopes (for your first iron mine), preferably not too far from water. (Also read the answer to the next question regarding rules and code of conduct.) Then start by chopping some [[wood]], make planks and shafts, and mine some [[iron]]. You can also use the “[[Rummage]]” option on rock tiles to look for low-quality iron rocks. To open a [[mine]], you need to find a rock tile. Activate your pickaxe, right-click the rock tile and select “Tunnel”. Repeat until a tunnel entrance opens – then continue mining until you find an iron vein. This can take some time! Once you have enough planks and nails you can start building your first little wooden shack!(Yes, in this game you can build your own house, a structure persisting in the world and seen by every passer-by!)<br><br>
==Can I settle anywhere? Are there rules for placing my first shack?==
:Technically, the game will allow you to settle almost anywhere – unless you are on someone’s property. You will not be able to chop trees, open a mine or build your first shack on land that has been claimed (“deeded”) by another player. To check if the land you are on is already claimed you double-click the ground near you. If you see messages like “''This is within the village of xxx''” or “''This is within the perimeter of xxx''” you cannot (or should not) build your place there. It is also not allowed to build a house on a highway. Apart from that, there are some unwritten and self-evident guidelines of politeness and courtesy. For example, it usually is frowned upon if you settle too close to other players’ structures or property without asking. Generally, if you see houses and structures around, try to talk to the locals and make sure it is ok for you to settle. You don’t want to annoy your future neighbours, do you? As a general rule: try to be as polite and considerate as you would be in real life. If you are unsure, always ask.<br><br>
==How do I build my shack?==
:Every house in Wurm Online must be built on flat ground. If you cannot find a suitable flat spot, please read the section about ground flattening below, or read the Wurmpedia article on [[Flattening]]. Making a house requires two steps: [[House_Planning_Guide|Planning]] and [[House_(general)#Creation|Building]]. You need a mallet to plan your house. With the mallet activated right-click a flat tile and select "Plan building". A structure plan (looking like a wooden framework) will appear on that tile. You can repeat the process on adjacent tiles to enlarge your house plan, until you are satisfied. Start small (like 1x2 tiles or 2x2 tiles) - you will be able to expand your house later. When you are ready, right-click one of the planned tiles (with your mallet still activated) and select "Finalize build plan". Now, all you have to do is to actually build the doors and walls and finally a floor and a roof. Refer to the Wurmpedia article about [[Wooden_house|wooden houses]] to learn more.
==What is a “deed”?==
:You can play Wurm Online for free as a non-premium player as long as you wish. However, becoming a [[premium]] player will grant you a lot of benefits: you can raise your skills above 20 (meaning you will be able to perform many tasks that you wouldn’t be able to as a non-premium player, like building stone houses, riding horses, using sailing boats and driving carts, becoming a priest, and many other things), you can invite citizens to your village, and your account will never be deleted even after a long period of inactivity. So, in a nutshell: If you want to enjoy all of Wurm’s features and “really play the game” you should become a premium player! The monthly cost for a premium account is 8 Euros, if you buy premium time from the [https://shop.wurmonline.com Wurm shop]. You can also buy 30 days of premium time for 10 silver coins at any settlement token in-game. (First time premium for new players has been reduced to 2 silvers, if bought in-game)<br><br>
==How do I change the way my character looks?==
:In your inventory you find a hand mirror. Use it to change the look of your avatar, but please be aware that this item can only be used once - so use it wisely.<br><br>
==Where can I find more information?==
:The information in this short overview is brief and probably far from sufficient to answer all of your questions. Therefore, you are encouraged to use [https://www.wurmpedia.com "Wurmpedia"], an extensive and informative Wiki about Wurm Online. You can also press “H” in game to open a “Help window”. Type anything you want information about (for example "deed”) and you will see an abstract of the corresponding Wurmpedia article. Please use Wurmpedia frequently! Questions about the game and its rules and mechanics can also be asked in the “CA HELP” chat tab. Usually community assistants and other players will be present to answer your questions!There is also the "Book of Wisdom" which contains useful information about the game. It is available through the Notifications window. Open the main menu by pressing "Esc" or "o", select "Hud Settings", and click on "Notifications". Then click on the book icon at the bottom of the window.<br><br>
==More helpful links for beginners==
