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== About Space Station 13 ==
 
Space Station 13 at the core is a 2D multiplayer space station simulator with fully destructible environments. [[What is SS13|More info about the nature of the game can be found here.]]
Space Station 13 at the core is a 2D multiplayer space station simulator with fully destructible environments. [[What is SS13|More info about the nature of the game can be found here.]]


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Below is a quick tutorial to get you started on your first visit to the station.  
Below is a quick tutorial to get you started on your first visit to the station.  


== [[Rules|The Rules]] ==
YogStation does have a list of codified rules that all players are expected to read and follow. However, the staff understand the need for some leniency for newer players, but make sure not to abuse this grace period, as bans and other disciplinary action can occur. As of now, it is important that you are at least aware that there are rules set in place to ensure an enjoyable experience for all players, and you are encouraged to please take a moment and [[Rules|READ THEM]] when you can.


== Connecting to the Server ==
== Connecting to the Server ==
Download and install the [http://www.byond.com/download BYOND client] (required to play!), [https://secure.byond.com/?page=Join create an account] (required to play!), start and log in to BYOND and then click on one of the servers below (if just clicking them doesn't work, open up BYOND, click ''Open'' from upper left, and copypaste one of the links there and press ''OK''):
# [https://secure.byond.com/?page=Join Create an account] (required to play!)
* '''Yogstation Server:''' byond://game.yogstation.net:4133
# Download and install the [http://www.byond.com/download BYOND client] (required to play!)
 
# Start and log in to BYOND and then click on one of the servers
== The Rules ==
#* If just clicking them doesn't work, open up BYOND, click the [[File:Byond_open_button.png|50px]]-button from upper left, and copypaste the connectlink: <code>{{Constant/Byondurl}}</code>
YogStation does have a list of codified rules that all players are expected to read and follow. However, the staff understand the need for some leniency for newer players, but make sure not to abuse this grace period, as bans and other disciplinary action can occur. As of now, it is important that you are at least aware that there are rules set in place to ensure an enjoyable experience for all players, and you are encouraged to please take a moment and [[Rules|read them]] when you can.
*'''The Rules:''' https://forums.yogstation.net/index.php?pages/rules/


== First Launch ==
== First Launch ==
[[File:Newplayeroptions.png|frame|right]]
[[File:Newplayeroptions.png|thumb|right|200px|Launch window]]
This section is primarily focused on learning by doing, so the instructions here will guide you towards creating a very basic and suitable character to get to the game as quickly as possible.
This section is primarily focused on learning by doing, so the instructions here will guide you towards creating a very basic and suitable character to get to the game as quickly as possible.


After you [[New_Players#Connecting_to_the_Server|join the server]], you will be greeted with a windows which has "Setup Character", "View the Crew Manifest", either "Ready  / Not Ready / Observe" or "Join Game!" (depending on if a round is in progress), "Observe" (again, dependent on if a round is in progress or not) and "Show Player Polls" on it, as is shown at the right.
After you [[#Connecting_to_the_Server|join the server]], you will be greeted with a window:
 
* '''Setup Character:''' This is where your journey into Space Station 13 really begins, and it will be addressed in greater detail shortly.
For a quick rundown on what these buttons do:
* '''View the Crew Manifest:''' View the names and jobs of all personnel currently enlisted on the station.
 
* '''Ready / Not Ready / Observe:''' (Dependent on whether the round is already in progress)
*'''Setup Character''', is where your journey into Space Station 13 really begins, and it will be addressed in greater detail shortly. <br>
** Declare yourself as ready (or not) for an upcoming round or
*'''View the Crew Manifest''' allows you view the names and jobs of all personnel currently enlisted on the station. <br>
** Spectate a round in progress. Be warned that spectating a round in progress means you will not be eligible to participate in said round!
*'''Ready / Not Ready / Observe''' lets you either declare yourself as ready (or not) for an upcoming round, or it lets you spectate a round in progress. Be warned that spectating a round in progress means you will not be eligible to participate in said round! <br>
* '''Join Game!''' Join the game when a round is currently in progress.
*'''Join Game!''' is what you will use to join the game when a round is currently in progress.
* '''Show Player Polls:''' See any active player-called polls, and votes.
*'''Show Player Polls''' lets you see if there are any active player-called polls, and if so, you can view what they are for, and how many votes have gone in to them.
 


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===Building a Character===
===Building a Character===


The button we are most interested in at this point is '''Setup Character''', located at the very top of the startup menu.
[[File:Startup.png|thumb|right|200px|Character setup with all kinds of sweet configuration options]]
[[File:Startjobs.png|thumb|right|200px|Occupation Preference]]
[[File:Startup.png|400px|right]]
 
Click it to open the character creator, as pictured to the left. Here you can tweak numerous options to make your valiant 2D spaceman or spacewoman look exactly as you wish, with various customization options including numerous hairstyles, colors, species, and underclothes. When starting out, playing as a Human is recommended for various reasons, the most crucial of which at this junction is that they are the base model species, and don't have any differing features to balance like the other species. Additionally, when picking a name for your character, trying to follow the naming guidelines established in the rules.
[[File:Startjobs.png|thumb|right]]
The next button of interest is the '''Set Occupation Preferences''' button near the top. This will open the jobs menu, and this is where you will determine what career your pixelated pal has. A large multicolored and multi-paneled menu will appear, displaying all the jobs available aboard the station, pictured at right. For now, simply look over the list, and make sure they are all set to NEVER. The only one that is recommended to be ON is the '''Assistant''' role - this is a NO / YES toggle that will override all other job assignments, so for now, make sure it is set to YES. The Staff Assistant position has no set roles or functional responsibilities, so you are free to explore and learn the basics of the game at your leisure in this job, or to help take up odd jobs wherever you're needed.


From here, click '''Done''' at the top to finalize your changes to occupations. This will return you to the character creation menu - click '''Save Setup''' to finalize all your changes. You will be returned to the main menu (titled New Player Options) are now ready for your first shift as an Assistant on Space Station 13!
The button we are most interested in at this point is '''Setup Character''', located at the very top of the startup menu. Click it to open the character creator, as pictured.


Depending on if the round has started or not, you will now either select '''Ready''' or '''Join Game!''', to queue up for playing, or to begin playing. If a menu pops up asking you to select a job from a pool of available openings, pick Assistant.
Here you can tweak numerous options to make your valiant 2D spaceman or spacewoman look exactly as you wish. When picking a name for your character, trying to follow the naming guidelines established in the rules. All options like ''hairstyles'', ''colors'', ''species'', and ''underclothes'' are purely cosmetic, expect these:
* '''Race:''' When starting out, playing as a [[Humans|Human]] is recommended for various reasons, the most crucial of which at this junction is that they are the base model species, and don't have any differing features to balance like the [[Guide to races|other species]]
* '''Configure quirks:''' These modifications will have game-mechanic implications, new players should ignore it for now.
* '''Set Occupation preferences:''' This determines which jobs you will be [[Job selection and assignment|assigned]] at the beginning of your shift. For now, simply look over the list, and make sure they are all set to NEVER. The only one that is recommended to be ON is the '''Assistant''' role, which is a backup when no other job can be assigned, so for now, make sure it is set to YES. More about this on the next section.


'''You are strongly advised not to pick any other job, excluding Cargo Technician, as you are still learning just the basics of the game and may be overwhelmed by having more mechanics and responsibility atop that'''
From here, click '''Done''' at the top to finalize your changes to occupations. This will return you to the character creation menu - click '''Save Setup''' to finalize all your changes. You will be returned to the main menu (titled New Player Options) are now ready for your first shift as an  on Space Station 13!


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Depending on if the round has started or not, you will now either select '''Ready''' or '''Join Game!''', to queue up for playing, or to begin playing. If a menu pops up asking you to select a job from a pool of available openings, pick Assistant or any other job you might have prepared for.


Welcome to the Station, Assistant - we hope you enjoy your stay! You will start your journey into the world of Space Station 13 by spawning in on the Arrivals Shuttle. If you are joining a round in progress, particularly one that has been going for quite so time, this can have immediately varied results. In short, don't get discouraged if the shuttle or the station has been blown to pieces and you spawn into deadly space - it happens from time to time, and you'll get to try again soon.
Welcome to the Station - we hope you enjoy your stay! You will start your journey into the world of Space Station 13 by spawning in on the Arrivals Shuttle. If you are joining a round in progress, particularly one that has been going for quite so time, this can have immediately varied results. In short, don't get discouraged if the shuttle or the station has been blown to pieces and you spawn into deadly space - it happens from time to time, and you'll get to try again soon.


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=== Your first job ===
'''You are strongly advised not to pick any other job without reading the appropriate article.''' There are a few common choices for picking your first job, which all have their up- and downsides.
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Role
! Positive
! Negative
|-
| [[File:Generic_assistant2.png]]
| [[Assistant]]
| No set roles or functional responsibilities, so you are free to explore and learn the basics of the game at your leisure in this job, or to help take up odd jobs wherever you're needed. Best for learning the maplayout and controls.
| Can often feel overwhelming and disorienting, as people will tend to be ignore you. This is due to the fact that regular players picking the assistant role are normally up to all kinds of shenanigans without any intention of actually helping.
|-
| [[File:Generic_cargo.png]]
| [[Cargo Technician]]
| You have a useful yet non-critical role. Make sure to tell your Quartermaster that it is your first shift and he will often be happy to help you.
| Can get quite uncomfortable when there is no Quartermaster or other Cargo Technician, so voluntarily late-joining the shift might be your best bet.
|-
| [[File:Generic_barman.png]]
| [[Bartender]]
| People coming to the bar tend to be very relaxed and roleplay-oriented and mixing itself is easy enough to pick up. You are very independent of how well other people do their job.
| You don't have any bartender-buddy who can show you around. Also the sheer amount of [[Guide to Drinks|different drinks]] can be overwhelming.
|}


== Heads Up Display ==
== Heads Up Display ==
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