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'''Some general tips to get you through gameplay:'''<font size="2"> | '''Some general tips to get you through gameplay:'''<font size="2"> | ||
* 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. | |||
* It's perfectly okay and encouraged to tell people you are new in IC chat! Some of your coworkers might even take the time to show you the ropes. | |||
* Keep a close eye on the chatlog, especially if things are happening fast, you might miss an <span style="color:red">'''important big, red, bolded text'''</span>. | * Keep a close eye on the chatlog, especially if things are happening fast, you might miss an <span style="color:red">'''important big, red, bolded text'''</span>. | ||
* Not sure what something is? Shift+ | * Not sure what something is? Shift+click on an object to examine it. If you need more info, [[Objects|search the object from wiki]]. 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]]. | ||
* Didn't understand something? Check [[Terminology]], there's a big chance you'll find your translation there. | * Didn't understand something someone said? Check [[Terminology]], there's a big chance you'll find your translation there. | ||
* | * Some things still seem incomprehensible? Ask away by using [[Adminhelp]] (press F1 or type Adminhelp). | ||
* Join after the round officially starts, so to | * Join after the round officially starts, so to minimize the risk of being the target of an antagonist. | ||
* Clicking and dragging your [[PDA]] enables hands free usage. Clicking your PDA with an ID places it inside. | * Clicking and dragging your [[PDA]] enables hands free usage. Clicking your PDA with an ID places it inside. | ||
* If OOC chat is too noisy for you you can toggle it off under the Preferences tab in-game. | * If OOC chat is too noisy for you you can toggle it off under the Preferences tab in-game. | ||
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* Space is deadly without a [[space suit]] on, and a set of internals running, or proper mutations which enable you to live without air or warmth. | * Space is deadly without a [[space suit]] on, and a set of internals running, or proper mutations which enable you to live without air or warmth. | ||
* Examining your [[Clothes_and_internals#Earpieces|radio headset]] will list all available channels and how to talk on them. | * Examining your [[Clothes_and_internals#Earpieces|radio headset]] will list all available channels and how to talk on them. | ||
* Having your [[intent]] on | * Having your [[intent]] on 'help' will let you walk through others with help intent on instead of bumping into them. Always have 'help' on when moving around. | ||
* If you get contacted by an [[Administrators|admin]] please reply politely and simply tell your side of the story. You reply to admins by clicking on their name. | * If you get contacted by an [[Administrators|admin]] please reply politely and simply tell your side of the story. You reply to admins by clicking on their name. | ||
<font size="3">'''PLEASE DO NOT:'''<font size="2"> | <font size="3">'''PLEASE DO NOT:'''<font size="2"> | ||
* Tell anyone about a [[Hud|symbol]] suddenly appearing over your head. You are now part of a [[cult]] and will get a notification of this. | * Tell anyone about a [[Hud|symbol]] suddenly appearing over your head. You are (most likely) now part of a [[cult]] and will get a notification of this. | ||
* Share any in-character information in the [[OOC]]-channel or over IRC. (Be careful what you say here. It's extremely easy to spoil the round type to everyone and doing this can and will result in a ban. See [[Terminology#IC_in_OOC|IC in OOC]] for more information.) | * Share any in-character information in the [[OOC]]-channel or over IRC. (Be careful what you say here. It's extremely easy to spoil the round type to everyone and doing this can and will result in a ban. See [[Terminology#IC_in_OOC|IC in OOC]] for more information.) | ||
* Play any [[Heads of Staff]] jobs until you have some experience as their subordinates. (Heads are (ideally) the most compenent person in their department and know how to control their subordinates and get things done most efficiently. Joining as one can ruin the whole department, and generally make everyone have a bad time.) | * Play any [[Heads of Staff]] jobs until you have some experience as their subordinates. (Heads are (ideally) the most compenent person in their department and know how to control their subordinates and get things done most efficiently. Joining as one can ruin the whole department, and generally make everyone have a bad time.) | ||