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== [https://forums.yogstation.net/help/rules/ The Rules] ==

All players are expected to read and follow the [https://forums.yogstation.net/help/rules/ Rules] as well as the [https://forums.yogstation.net/threads/yogstation-codex-remastered.20211/#post-177760 Rule Clarifications]. It is also highly recommended that players familiarize themselves with the [[Guide to Roleplay]] but it is not mandatory. The server staff understand the need for some leniency when it comes to newer players as they learn and develop, but do not abuse this grace period, as bans and other disciplinary action can and will occur. As of now, it is important that you are at least aware that there are rules set in place, and to be generally aware of the expectations set forth by these rules, both in the context of general play and of roleplaying.

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 into the game as quickly as possible.

* '''Join Game!:''' Join the game when a round is currently in progress.

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, except 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 them 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.

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 on Space Station 13!

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 some 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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!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 map layout and controls.

|Can often feel overwhelming and disorienting, as people will tend to 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_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.

|[[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:Tourist.png]]

|You have no set roles or responsibilities, just like the Assistant, and you get a free camera too. And the best part? Your tourist roleplay will be impeccable since you’re actually new to the station.

|People are not likely to ask you for help, so you may be on your own for the whole, or majority, of the shift.

** '''Admin''': The first option in this tab, 'Adminhelp', is something that should always be remembered. Adminhelp sends a direct message for questions pertaining grief (if someone kills you, you can let them know and they will check if it was allowed). 'Adminnotice' displays admin notices. 'Adminwho', gives a list of in-game admins.

** '''OOC''': Gives a list of Out-Of-Character actions, which are anything outside of the current game.

|rowspan="8" style="background-color: someonecanchangethisiftheywant;"|[[File:Space_Station_13_2016-09-18_HUD.png|thumb|480px|right|Picture of the game with the HUD parts numbered.]]

These exercises are not mandatory, but they will make you understand the user interface and basic interactions much more quickly, and will teach you how to communicate with others, which is extremely important. You can try to learn it by yourself, but exercise caution, or your time on Space Station 13 will be very short indeed. We highly recommend following through the short tutorial which is followed by this.

|<center>'''Welcome aboard Space Station 13, chances are you have arrived late in the shift and are currently located on the [[Arrivals|Arrival Shuttle]].'''

:#Use the movement keys (arrow keys, numpad keys (with numlock off) or WASD (with the in-game [[hotkeys]] on)) to move.

* Play your first "real" round as a [[Cargo Technician]] - it will let you learn the controls from more experienced players (notably the [[Quartermaster]]) in a low stress, low importance job, while being useful. All the info on how to do the job (and any job, for that matter) can be found on the [[Jobs|job's own page]]. There's no need to rush into things, read the job page entirely and you've learned more than most at that point.

* Not sure what something is? Shift+click on an object to examine it. If you need more info, [[Objects|search the object from wiki]] or ask a mentor using mentorhelp. Every door on the station has a label, so if you're not sure where you are, examine a nearby door and check the [[map]].

* Some things still seem incomprehensible? Ask away by using mentorhelp or [[Adminhelp]] (press F1 or type <code>Adminhelp</code>).

* If you get contacted by an [[Contributors#Staff|admin]] please reply politely and simply tell your side of the story. You reply to admins by clicking on their name.

* The medi-pen in your internals box will stabilize people who have taken more than 100 points of damage. If you feel at risk of falling into critical health feel free to preemptively inject yourself with it. It will slowly heal a minor amount of damage and stave off death. Do note it will not revive someone from critical health, they will still need to receive external aid.

If you become an antagonist (you can tell by the big red text that appears saying you are a Traitor/Revolutionary Head/Cultist/Space Wizard/Nuclear Operative/Blob), and you didn't want to be one, go to the Admin tab in the top right corner of your screen, and hit the button labeled [[Adminhelp]]. Then, in the textbox that appears, politely tell the admins that you're a new guy and want your antagonist status gone. If you DO want to play an antagonist, ignore the last step, and take a read through the [[Game Modes]] page and figure out what antagonist you are, and how to play it. [[Adminhelp]] if you have any questions, however, and '''do not say you are an antagonist in the OOC Chat. This will get you banned for spoiling the roundtype.'''

Once you have a decent grasp on the game, it is recommended that you first '''read''' more about [[Job selection and assignment|different jobs here]]. Various jobs have various levels of complexity, with Assistant and Cargo Tech tending to be quite straightforward, while [[Captain]] and [[AI]] are extremely difficult, and you should understand your capabilities and shortcomings as a player before entering into a more vital role aboard the station.

Please keep in mind that the point of this game (like any game) is '''to have fun'''! Just follow the [https://forums.yogstation.net/help/rules/ Rules], don't be a jerk, check the updates, and remember a little of how each job works (so you know what department blows up the ship and which one cures you of diseases), and you are well on your way becoming that awesome guy that everyone likes working with.