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== First Launch ==
== First Launch ==
[[File:Newplayeroptions.png|thumb|right|200px|Launch window]]
[[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 into the game as quickly as possible.


After you [[#Connecting_to_the_Server|join the server]], you will be greeted with a window:
After you [[#Connecting_to_the_Server|join the server]], you will be greeted with a window:
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** Declare yourself as ready (or not) for an upcoming round or
** Declare yourself as ready (or not) for an upcoming round or
** Spectate a round in progress. Be warned that spectating a round in progress means you will not be eligible to participate in said round!
** Spectate a round in progress. Be warned that spectating a round in progress means you will not be eligible to participate in said round!
* '''Join Game!''' Join the game when a round is currently in progress.
* '''Join Game!:''' Join the game when a round is currently in progress.
* '''Show Player Polls:''' See any active player-called polls, and votes.
* '''Show Player Polls:''' See any active player-called polls, and votes.


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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.
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.


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:
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]]
* '''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.
* '''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.
* '''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 as an  on Space Station 13!
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!


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.
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 - 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 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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=== Picking your first job ===
=== Picking your first job ===
'''You are strongly advised not to pick any Non-Assistant job without reading the appropriate article.''' There are a few common choices for picking your first job, which all have their up- and downsides.
'''You are strongly advised not to pick any Non-Assistant 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"  
{|class="wikitable"  
! colspan="2"| Role
!colspan="2"|Role
! Positive
!Positive
! Negative
!Negative
|-
|-
| [[File:Generic_assistant2.png]]
|[[File:Generic_assistant2.png]]
| [[Assistant]]
|[[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.
|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 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.
|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_cargo.png]]
|[[File:Generic_barman.png]]
| [[Cargo Technician]]
|[[Bartender]]
| 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.
|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.
| Can get quite uncomfortable when there is no Quartermaster or other Cargo Technician, so voluntarily late-joining the shift might be your best bet.
|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_barman.png]]
|[[File:Generic_cargo.png]]
| [[Bartender]]
|[[Cargo Technician]]
| 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 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.
| 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.
|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]]
|[[Tourist]]
|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.
|}
|}


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* In-game tabs:
* In-game tabs:
** '''Status''': Lists various points of interest such as current intent, move mode, and oxygen tank statuses (if applicable).
** '''Status''': Lists various points of interest such as current intent, move mode, and oxygen tank statuses (if applicable).
** '''Admin''': The first option in this tab, 'Adminhelp', is something that should always be remembered, adminhelp sends a direct message for questions pertaining gameplay. 'Adminnotice' displays admin notices. 'Adminwho', gives a list of in-game admins.
** '''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.
** '''IC''': Gives a list of In-Character actions that can be done at the moment.
** '''IC''': Gives a list of In-Character actions that can be done at the moment.
** '''OOC''': Gives a list of Out-Of-Oharacter actions, which are anything outside of the current game.
** '''Mentor''': The option in this tab, 'Mentorhelp', is something that should always be remembered. Mentorhelp sends a direct message for questions pertaining gameplay. If you get no response, ask again using Adminhelp.
** '''OOC''': Gives a list of Out-Of-Character actions, which are anything outside of the current game.
** '''Object''': Actions that can be done with objects current at hand.
** '''Object''': Actions that can be done with objects current at hand.
** '''Preferences''': Gives a list of toggleable out-of-character settings.
** '''Preferences''': Gives a list of toggleable out-of-character settings.
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They may seem tedious or boring, but knowing the fundamental mechanics is the cornerstone to becoming a skilled and [[robust]] player. Space Station 13 is a game that is learned and mastered through practice, and there is always something new to be learned or mastered at all stages.
They may seem tedious or boring, but knowing the fundamental mechanics is the cornerstone to becoming a skilled and [[robust]] player. Space Station 13 is a game that is learned and mastered through practice, and there is always something new to be learned or mastered at all stages.


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 [[Guide to evading getting banned|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.
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.




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==== Clothing and Internals ====
==== Clothing and Internals ====
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{|align="center" style="width:100%; border:2px lightgrey solid; background:#E6F8FF; text-align:left;"
|<center>'''Welcome aboard the Space Station 13, chances are you have arrived late in the shift and are currently located on the [[Arrivals|Arrival Shuttle]].'''
|<center>'''Welcome aboard Space Station 13, chances are you have arrived late in the shift and are currently located on the [[Arrivals|Arrival Shuttle]].'''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; background-color:#FAFEFF;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; background-color:#FAFEFF;"
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:Firstly, you will need to unbuckle yourself from the Arrival Shuttle seat. You will now need to learn how to the inventory works. Head over to the blue and pink lockers aboard the Shuttle and open them, pick up a jumpsuit you like and a pair of shoes and place them in your backpack. When you're done close the locker.
:Firstly, you will need to unbuckle yourself from the Arrival Shuttle seat. You will now need to learn how to the inventory works. Head over to the blue and pink lockers aboard the Shuttle and open them, pick up a jumpsuit you like and a pair of shoes and place them in your backpack. When you're done close the locker.
:#Click the "BUCKLED" icon at the top right of the viewport screen to unbuckle yourself from your seat.
:#Click the "BUCKLED" icon at the top right of the viewport screen to unbuckle yourself from your seat.
:#Use the movement keys (arrow keys, numpad keys (with numlock off) or WASD with (the in-game [[hotkeys]] on)) to move.
:#Use the movement keys (arrow keys, numpad keys (with numlock off) or WASD (with the in-game [[hotkeys]] on)) to move.
:#Click the locker with an empty hand selected to open it.
:#Click the locker with an empty hand selected to open it.
:#Right-click the locker and choose a jumpsuit you like, click the 'Pick up' option.
:#Right-click the locker and choose a jumpsuit you like, click the 'Pick up' option.
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== General Tips ==
== General Tips ==
Some general tips to get you through gameplay:
Some general tips to get you through gameplay:
* 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 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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, ed text'''</span>.
* 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]].
* 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]].
* Didn't understand something someone said? 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 <code>Adminhelp</code>).
* Some things still seem incomprehensible? Ask away by using mentorhelp or [[Adminhelp]] (press F1 or type <code>Adminhelp</code>).
* Join after the round officially starts, so to minimize the risk of being the target of an antagonist.
* 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.
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* 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.
* 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 [[Contributors#Staff|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 [[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 then 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.
* 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.




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* Tell anyone about a [[HUD#Antagonist_HUD_Icons|symbol]] suddenly appearing over your head. You are (most likely) now part of a [[cult]] (black icon above your head), [[gang]] (brown G above your head) or [[revolution]] (red R above your head) and will get a notification of this.
* Tell anyone about a [[HUD#Antagonist_HUD_Icons|symbol]] suddenly appearing over your head. You are (most likely) now part of a [[cult]] (black icon above your head), [[gang]] (brown G above your head) or [[revolution]] (red R above your head) 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 roundtype 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 roundtype to everyone and doing this can and will result in a ban. See [[Terminology#IC_in_OOC|IC in OOC]] for more information).
* Complain in OOC chat if you are killed. If you feel the kill was unjust, use [[Adminhelp]] (same reason as the previous point).
* Play any [[Heads of Staff]] jobs until you have some experience as their subordinates. Heads are (ideally) the most competent person in their department and know how to control their subordinates and get things done most efficiently. Joining as one without proper knowledge 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 competent person in their department and know how to control their subordinates and get things done most efficiently. Joining as one without proper knowledge can ruin the whole department, and generally make everyone have a bad time.
* Play [[Jobs#Law_and_order|Security roles]] until you have a very good handle on the game's mechanics. Security staff are mostly needed where things get very hectic and robust. Being extremely non-robust is likely to make you only be in the way of the competent security staff.
* Play [[Jobs#Law_and_order|Security roles]] until you have a very good handle on the game's mechanics. Security staff are mostly needed where things get very hectic and robust. Being extremely non-robust is likely to make you only be in the way of the competent security staff.
* Complain in OOC chat if you are killed. If you feel the kill was unjust, use [[Adminhelp]] (same reason and the first one).




Also, try to resist the urge to press the "be syndicate" buttons when you join the game. [[Jobs#Antagonist|Antagonist roles]] can be excessively hard, and next to impossible for the newest of players! See the requirements next to each antagonist job and train them before applying. Get your space legs for a bit, and hope you get brainwashed in a [[Revolution]] or [[Cult magic|Cultist]] round to have a watered down [[traitor]] experience before taking the plunge yourself.
Also, try to resist the urge to press the "be syndicate" buttons when you join the game. [[Jobs#Antagonist|Antagonist roles]] can be excessively hard, and next to impossible for the newest of players! See the requirements next to each antagonist job and train them before applying. Get your space legs for a bit, and hope you get brainwashed in a [[Revolution]] or [[Cult magic|Cultist]] round to have a watered down [[traitor]] experience before taking the plunge yourself.


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.'''
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.'''


== What next? ==
== What next? ==
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 Staff 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.
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.


== Closing ==
== Closing ==
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