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	==Online Resources==		==Online Resources==
	Tok has generated a [[Tok's YouTube Tutorials\|series of videos]] explaining CoffeeMUD.		Tok has generated a [[Tok's YouTube Tutorials\|series of videos]] explaining CoffeeMUD.

	Xanthia has created a [[https://coffeemud.fandom.com/wiki/Walkthrough_To_Level_91 Walthrough to Level 91]] with a fresh account (no previous player benefits other than knowing the game).		Xanthia has created a [[https://coffeemud.fandom.com/wiki/Walkthrough_To_Level_91 Walthrough to Level 91]] with a fresh account (no previous player benefits other than knowing the game).

	==Accessibility Information==		==Accessibility Information==
	CoffeeMUD has a long list of features useful to players using screen-readers. See our [[Guide For Screen-Reader Users]] (work in progress).		CoffeeMUD has a long list of features useful to players using screen-readers. See our [[Guide For Screen-Reader Users]] (work in progress).

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Online Resources

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	==Online Resources==		==Online Resources==
	Tok has generated a [[Tok's YouTube Tutorials\|series of videos]] explaining CoffeeMUD.		Tok has generated a [[Tok's YouTube Tutorials\|series of videos]] explaining CoffeeMUD.
			Xanthia has created a [[https://coffeemud.fandom.com/wiki/Walkthrough_To_Level_91 Walthrough to Level 91]] with a fresh account (no previous player benefits other than knowing the game).

	==Accessibility Information==		==Accessibility Information==
	CoffeeMUD has a long list of features useful to players using screen-readers. See our [[Guide For Screen-Reader Users]] (work in progress).		CoffeeMUD has a long list of features useful to players using screen-readers. See our [[Guide For Screen-Reader Users]] (work in progress).

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	*Other classes not listed are entirely possible to play (or even mixes of subclasses within the same base class), but may require a larger learning curve than the above classes.		*Other classes not listed are entirely possible to play (or even mixes of subclasses within the same base class), but may require a larger learning curve than the above classes.

	Your first character should complete their starting area, and continue to explore and/or kill mobs in the starting area until level 6. Make sure you [[READ]] signs, ~~plagues~~ and other notices while in your starting zone. Those will provide clues on the basics on how to play the MUD. It is often useful to use EXAMINE or LONGLOOK when you enter a room to notice extra details. Once you reach level 6, you will want to talk with Mrs Pippet or Mr Pippet (they are normally near your [[Skill_Recall\|RECALL]], except in [[Magthere Wa`q]], to get transported to the open world adventering areas. [[Cora Isle]] starting zone also provides an option of riding one of two different boats to alternate cities to begin your adventures in.) If this is your first character, you should choose [[Midgaard]] as your destination and new home until you are more familiar with the MUD.		Your first character should complete their starting area, and continue to explore and/or kill mobs in the starting area until level 6. Make sure you [[READ]] signs, plaques and other notices while in your starting zone. Those will provide clues on the basics on how to play the MUD. It is often useful to use EXAMINE or LONGLOOK when you enter a room to notice extra details. Once you reach level 6, you will want to talk with Mrs Pippet or Mr Pippet (they are normally near your [[Skill_Recall\|RECALL]], except in [[Magthere Wa`q]], to get transported to the open world adventering areas. [[Cora Isle]] starting zone also provides an option of riding one of two different boats to alternate cities to begin your adventures in.) If this is your first character, you should choose [[Midgaard]] as your destination and new home until you are more familiar with the MUD.

	===How to Create the Ultimate Character===		===How to Create the Ultimate Character===

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How To Play

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	*Other classes not listed are entirely possible to play (or even mixes of subclasses within the same base class), but may require a larger learning curve than the above classes.		*Other classes not listed are entirely possible to play (or even mixes of subclasses within the same base class), but may require a larger learning curve than the above classes.

	Your first character should complete their starting area, and continue to explore and/or kill mobs in the starting area until level 6. Make sure you [[READ]] signs, plagues and other notices while in your starting zone. Those will provide clues on the basics on how to play the MUD. It is often useful to use EXAMINE or LONGLOOK when you enter a room to notice extra details. Once you reach level 6, you will want to talk with Mrs Pippet or Mr Pippet (they are normally near your [[Skill_Recall\|RECALL]], except in [[Magthere Wa`q]], to get transported to the open world adventering areas. [[Cora Isle]] starting zone also provides an option of riding one of two different boats to alternate cities to begin your adventures in. If this is your first character, you should choose [[Midgaard]] as your destination and new home until you are more familiar with the MUD.		Your first character should complete their starting area, and continue to explore and/or kill mobs in the starting area until level 6. Make sure you [[READ]] signs, plagues and other notices while in your starting zone. Those will provide clues on the basics on how to play the MUD. It is often useful to use EXAMINE or LONGLOOK when you enter a room to notice extra details. Once you reach level 6, you will want to talk with Mrs Pippet or Mr Pippet (they are normally near your [[Skill_Recall\|RECALL]], except in [[Magthere Wa`q]], to get transported to the open world adventering areas. [[Cora Isle]] starting zone also provides an option of riding one of two different boats to alternate cities to begin your adventures in.) If this is your first character, you should choose [[Midgaard]] as your destination and new home until you are more familiar with the MUD.

	===How to Create the Ultimate Character===		===How to Create the Ultimate Character===

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How to Create the Ultimate Character

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	*Attaining permanent enchanted abilities (with the help of an Enchanter)		*Attaining permanent enchanted abilities (with the help of an Enchanter)
	*[[REMORT\|Remorting]] your character (or Remorting 2 level 91 characters of each class, and 4 more level 30 characters of each class for the maximum possible remort rewards!). NOTE: This can take a very, very long time to get all possible remort achievements.		*[[REMORT\|Remorting]] your character (or Remorting 2 level 91 characters of each class, and 4 more level 30 characters of each class for the maximum possible remort rewards!). NOTE: This can take a very, very long time to get all possible remort achievements.
	*Attaining the perfect travel companion (some charmed, befriended, bribed or otherwise convinced powerful mob to travel with you).		*Attaining the perfect travel companion or breeding partner (some charmed, befriended, bribed or otherwise convinced powerful mob to travel with you).
	*Attaining every possible ability in the game (probably with the help of WISH, Achievements, or gear).		*Attaining every possible ability in the game (probably with the help of WISH, Achievements, or gear).
			*Gaining knowledge of all the areas in the world for special items
			**Areas give advantages for leveling different classes and races due to environment, layout, behaviors of mobs and other factors.
			*Finding quests that give questpoints which exchange for useful equipment.

	==History==		==History==

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How to Create the Ultimate Character

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	*Buying a permanent resident (which will eventually be reclaimed through the taxation system, if you don't maintain your character over many years).		*Buying a permanent resident (which will eventually be reclaimed through the taxation system, if you don't maintain your character over many years).
	*Running a successful Clan.		*Running a successful Clan.
			**Conquering areas with your clan
			**Earning clan experience, clan trophies and clan achievements to make your clan (and clan members) even more powerful.
	*Exploring Planar Travel		*Exploring Planar Travel
	*Attaining permanent enchanted abilities (with the help of an Enchanter)		*Attaining permanent enchanted abilities (with the help of an Enchanter)
	*[[REMORT\|Remorting]] your character (or Remorting 2 level 91 characters of each class, and 4 more level 30 characters of each class for the maximum possible remort rewards!). NOTE: This can take a very, very long time to get all possible remort achievements.		*[[REMORT\|Remorting]] your character (or Remorting 2 level 91 characters of each class, and 4 more level 30 characters of each class for the maximum possible remort rewards!). NOTE: This can take a very, very long time to get all possible remort achievements.
			*Attaining the perfect travel companion (some charmed, befriended, bribed or otherwise convinced powerful mob to travel with you).
			*Attaining every possible ability in the game (probably with the help of WISH, Achievements, or gear).

	==History==		==History==

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How To Play

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	When you first create a character on CoffeeMUD, there will be a whole world of things to do, some of which won't unlock for particular classes or until certain levels. Generically speaking, any class can level from 1 to 91 (except Apprentice, which can only ever be level 1, and must [[TRAIN]] into another class to gain levels) without the assistance of another player. However, there may be tools required along the way to make that happen, and your character may need to discover some truths about their strengths and limitations before advancing. In terms of game hours, it will probably take a player more than one hour per level to get to level 91 (some levels may be easier than others). This doesn't mean every character can defeat every challenge, some are better at particular challenges than others, and sometimes you will require a different tactic than what you are trying to accomplish your goal.		When you first create a character on CoffeeMUD, there will be a whole world of things to do, some of which won't unlock for particular classes or until certain levels. Generically speaking, any class can level from 1 to 91 (except Apprentice, which can only ever be level 1, and must [[TRAIN]] into another class to gain levels) without the assistance of another player. However, there may be tools required along the way to make that happen, and your character may need to discover some truths about their strengths and limitations before advancing. In terms of game hours, it will probably take a player more than one hour per level to get to level 91 (some levels may be easier than others). This doesn't mean every character can defeat every challenge, some are better at particular challenges than others, and sometimes you will require a different tactic than what you are trying to accomplish your goal.

	Your first character should probably be one of the more basic characters until you understand the world better: a [[Mage(Mage)\|Mage]] (but don't specialize), a [[Fighter(Fighter)\|Fighter]] (or immediately [[TRAIN]] to a [[Fighter~~(Monk~~)\|Monk]]), a [[Thief(Thief)\|Thief]] (or immediately train to a [[Thief~~(Assassin~~)\|Assassin]]) or [[Cleric(Cleric)\|Cleric]] (or switch immediately to a [[Cleric~~(Templar~~)\|Templar]]). These are the easiest classes to begin with.		Your first character should probably be one of the more basic characters until you understand the world better: a [[Mage(Mage)\|Mage]] (but don't specialize), a [[Fighter(Fighter)\|Fighter]] (or immediately [[TRAIN]] to a [[Monk(Fighter)\|Monk]]), a [[Thief(Thief)\|Thief]] (or immediately train to a [[Assassin(Thief)\|Assassin]]) or [[Cleric(Cleric)\|Cleric]] (or switch immediately to a [[Templar(Cleric)\|Templar]]). These are the easiest classes to begin with.
	*Mages will be weak at low levels and often fail at casting their spells, so will have to rely upon their staff or dagger for some damage. Learn to pick your fights while you have maximum mana, and consider [[PRACTICE\|PRACTICING]] your most important skills to get them to near 75% proficiency (the maximum proficiency you can spend practice points for). Be prepared to [[FLEE]] or have an adequate [[WIMPY]] setting for fights that run too long.		*Mages will be weak at low levels and often fail at casting their spells, so will have to rely upon their staff or dagger for some damage. Learn to pick your fights while you have maximum mana, and consider [[PRACTICE\|PRACTICING]] your most important skills to get them to near 75% proficiency (the maximum proficiency you can spend practice points for). Be prepared to [[FLEE]] or have an adequate [[WIMPY]] setting for fights that run too long.
	*Fighters will be heavy reliant upon their gear, so always upgrade your armor and weapons. The [[COMPARE]] command will be useful at low levels, but some powerful items compare poorly due to the nature of their modifiers being difficult to factor in the formula.		*Fighters will be heavy reliant upon their gear, so always upgrade your armor and weapons. The [[COMPARE]] command will be useful at low levels, but some powerful items compare poorly due to the nature of their modifiers being difficult to factor in the formula.
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	*Other classes not listed are entirely possible to play (or even mixes of subclasses within the same base class), but may require a larger learning curve than the above classes.		*Other classes not listed are entirely possible to play (or even mixes of subclasses within the same base class), but may require a larger learning curve than the above classes.

	Your first character should complete their starting area, and continue to explore and/or kill mobs in the starting area until level 6. Make sure you [[READ]] signs, plagues and other notices while in your starting zone. Those will provide clues on the basics on how to play the MUD. It is often useful to use EXAMINE or LONGLOOK when you enter a room to notice extra details. Once you reach level 6, you will want to talk with Mrs Pippet or Mr Pippet (they are normally near your [[RECALL]], except in [[Magthere Wa`q]], to get transported to the open world adventering areas. [[Cora Isle]] starting zone also provides an option of riding one of two different boats to alternate cities to begin your adventures in. If this is your first character, you should choose [[Midgaard]] as your destination and new home until you are more familiar with the MUD.		Your first character should complete their starting area, and continue to explore and/or kill mobs in the starting area until level 6. Make sure you [[READ]] signs, plagues and other notices while in your starting zone. Those will provide clues on the basics on how to play the MUD. It is often useful to use EXAMINE or LONGLOOK when you enter a room to notice extra details. Once you reach level 6, you will want to talk with Mrs Pippet or Mr Pippet (they are normally near your [[Skill_Recall\|RECALL]], except in [[Magthere Wa`q]], to get transported to the open world adventering areas. [[Cora Isle]] starting zone also provides an option of riding one of two different boats to alternate cities to begin your adventures in. If this is your first character, you should choose [[Midgaard]] as your destination and new home until you are more familiar with the MUD.

	===How to Create the Ultimate Character===		===How to Create the Ultimate Character===

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 | This class relies upon stealth to deliver powerful attacks.  Similar to Fighters, Thieves are heavily reliant upon their gear, although they cannot wear as heavy of armor as Fighters.
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	===Creating Your First Character===		===Creating Your First Character===
	There are many considerations in character creation, and while there are no characters that are unplayable, there are some that will make learning CoffeeMUD harder. As a general recommendation, no starting stat should be set less than 9, as this will allow you to play with a character with the fewest weaknesses (but also less optimized than a min-maxed character). Certain classes require stats of a certain value, and there are negative impacts to any stat below a 10 value with increasingly worse results the lower you go. If you have time, you may wish to view this user-made video on You-Tube on character creation:		There are many considerations in character creation, and while there are no characters that are unplayable, there are some that will make learning CoffeeMUD harder. As a general recommendation, no starting stat should be set less than 9, as this will allow you to play with a character with the fewest weaknesses (but also less optimized than a min-maxed character). Certain classes require stats of a certain value, and there are negative impacts to any stat below a 10 value with increasingly worse results the lower you go. As you level, you will gain practice points and train points to improve your character. While there are real, lasting impacts to your choices, it is better to spend some/most of your points early on to give you a broad selection of abilities, improved stats and increased proficiencies. Do not worry about min-maxing your first character, as there are many, many systems in CoffeeMUD that you will find during your adventures, each of which will make you rethink your direction a little. Have fun with your first character, and play them. There will be enough time to develop additional characters later, which you can put to use some of the tricks you have learned from your first character. The [[REMORT]] system will allow you to correct build decisions when you get to a high enough level, and restart your first character at level 1 again.

			If you have time, you may wish to view this user-made video on You-Tube on character creation:
	*[https://youtu.be/SmzqCRR2cas Character Creation]		*[https://youtu.be/SmzqCRR2cas Character Creation]

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Character Stats

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	===Character Stats===		===Character Stats===
	When you first create a character, you will get a choice to customize your 6 primary stats. Each stat has multiple purposes in the game, so it is important to consider impacts to choosing high and low stats:		When you first create a character, you will get a choice to customize your 6 primary stats. Each stat has multiple purposes in the game, so it is important to consider impacts to choosing high and low stats:
	*Strength determines how much you can carry, how well you can hit in melee combat, and how much damage you do in melee combat.		*[[Stats#Strength\|Strength]] determines how much you can carry, how well you can hit in melee combat, and how much damage you do in melee combat.
	*Intelligence determines how quickly you increase skill proficiency, how much proficiency you gain per practice point, spell critical chance, and spell critical damage.		*[[Stats#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] determines how quickly you increase skill proficiency, how much proficiency you gain per practice point, spell critical chance, and spell critical damage.
	*Dexterity determines defense, ability to avoid certain affects, ranged critical chance and ranged critical damage.		*[[Stats#Dexterity\|Dexterity]] determines defense, ability to avoid certain affects, ranged critical chance and ranged critical damage.
	*Constitution determines movement gains per level, hit point gains per level, and the ability to resist diseases and poisons.		*[[Stats#Constitution\|Constitution]] determines movement gains per level, hit point gains per level, and the ability to resist diseases and poisons.
	*Charisma determines the maximum number of followers you can have and cost for buying and selling from shopkeepers.		*[[Stats#Charisma\|Charisma]] determines the maximum number of followers you can have and cost for buying and selling from shopkeepers.
	*Wisdom determines additional practices gained per level and the ability to resist mind-based affects.		*[[Stats#Wisdom\|Wisdom]] determines additional practices gained per level and the ability to resist mind-based affects.

	===Character Races===		===Character Races===