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==Important Information==
==Important Information==
This page is for the new server.  If you are looking for information regarding the walkthrough legacy server please visit
This page is for the new server.  If you are looking for information regarding the walkthrough legacy server please visit
https://www.themanaworld.org/index.php/Legacy_Walkthrough
[[Classic:Walkthrough]]
 
==Prerequisite==
To start playing you need to [https://www.themanaworld.org/registration.php create a game account]. You will also need to install [[ManaPlus]], the official game client.


==Rules and etiquette==
==Rules and etiquette==
In addition to the [[Game Rules]], we would advise the following etiquette:
In addition to the [[Game Rules]] and the [[TMW_Social_Convention|Social Convention]], we would advise the following etiquette:


# Do not drop-steal without permission (drop-steal: take items dropped by a monster someone else killed).
# Do not drop-steal without permission (drop-steal: take items dropped by a monster someone else killed).
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==Default controls==
==Default controls==


'''Keyboard'''
''Main article: [[ManaPlus Client]]''
 
These are the default controls for the [[ManaPlus Client]]. Not all controls/shortcuts are listed here, please see the main article for more controls.


{| border="1"
{| border="1"
! Key !! Action
! Key !! Action
|-
|-
| Arrow Keys || move around
| <kbd>Arrow Keys</kbd> || Move around
|-
| Ctrl ''or'' A + X || attack
|-
| F1 || toggle the online help
|-
| F2 || toggle profile window
|-
| F3 || toggle inventory window
|-
| F4 || toggle equipment window
|-
| F5 || toggle skills window
|-
| F6 || toggle minimap
|-
| F7 || toggle chat window
|-
| F8 || toggle shortcutbar
|-
| F9 || show setup window
|-
| F10 || toggle debug window
|-
| Alt+0--Alt+9, - & + || show emoticons
|-
| S or Alt+S || sit down / stand up
|-
|-
| Alt+F || toggle debug pathfinding feature
| <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> or <kbd>A + X</kbd> || Attack
|-
|-
| Alt+T || toggle ignore/allow incoming trades
| <kbd>S</kbd> or <kbd>Alt + S</kbd> || Sit down / Stand up
|-
|-
| Alt+P || take screenshot
| <kbd>A</kbd> || Target nearest monster
|-
|-
| A || target nearest monster
| <kbd>G</kbd> or <kbd>Z</kbd> || Pick up item
|-
|-
| H || hide all non-sticky windows
| <kbd>N</kbd> || Target NPC
|-
|-
| G or Z || pick up item
| <kbd>T</kbd> || Talk with targeted NPC
|-
|-
| Enter || focus chat window / send message
| <kbd>Enter</kbd> || Focus Chat window / Send message
|-
|-
| Shift || hold it when attacking to lock target for auto attack
| <kbd>Alt + 0 </kbd> - <kbd>Alt + 9</kbd>, <kbd>Alt + -</kbd> or <kbd>Alt + =</kbd> || Show smiley
|}
|}


Tip: The keys listed here are the '''default''' keys. To change the keys go to setup -> keyboard.
==First steps==
When you first run ManaPlus, it will do some tests to auto-detect the best video settings. When this is done, you will be presented with a login screen. To log in to the game:
# Select <samp>The Mana World test server</samp> and click <samp>Connect</samp>.
# Type in your user name and password (case sensitive). Click <samp>Login</samp> or push <kbd>Enter</kbd> or <kbd>Return</kbd> on your keyboard.
#* If you don't have an account, click <samp>Register</samp> instead and fill out the form.
#* If you wish to read any update news, change <samp>Update</samp> from <samp>Auto Close</samp> to <samp>Normal</samp>.
# ManaPlus will check for and download updated game content. When it's finished, if you had set <samp>Update</samp> to <samp>Normal</samp>, click <samp>Play</samp>.
# You may now select a character and click <samp>Play</samp>. To create a character:
## Click an empty space.
## Click <samp>Create</samp>.
## Give the character a name.
## Use the arrows to customize the hair color, hair style and race.
# Congratulations! You are now in the game!


'''Mouse'''
The storyline starts with you on a raft, adrift in the sea. It will be told by the [[Narrator]]. To continue with the story click on <samp>Next</samp> until the Narrator is done. At some point the game asks what language you speak. You can choose between English, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Flamish, Polish, Italian, Dutch, Catalan or Esperanto. It is possible to switch between languages later. After chosing you can click <samp>Submit</samp> to submit your answer. The story will continue into a tutorial, helping you with the first steps of the game. For a complete walkthrough through the game see the [[Walkthrough]] page.


{| border="1"
This page will give you some gameplay hints and tips.
! Key !! Action
|-
| Left-click (on character) || Attack
|-
| Left-click (on item) || walk to and pick up
|-
| Left-click (on ground) || toggle walking in the direction of the cursor
|-
| Right-click (on character) || context sensitive menu
|-
| Left-click (on ground) || toggle walking in the direction of the cursor
|}
 
'''Tips:'''
 
* When using the mouse to walk, your character will automatically use a pathfinding algorithm to take the nearest route to the mouse pointer's location.
* Left click to execute default action: walk, pick up an item, attack a monster and talk to NPCs (be sure to click on their '''feet''').
* Right click to show up a context menu (trade, attack, befriend, ...). Holding [Left Shift] prevents from walking when attacking.
 
==First steps==
 
This information will be added shortly.  Thankyou for your patience.


==Raising your Stats==
==Raising your Stats==


* When you gain a level in The Mana World, you are awarded points that you can distribute as you please between the various [[Stats]].
When you gain a level in The Mana World, you are awarded points that you can distribute as you please between the various [[Stats]].
* Essentially, only two routes are beneficial in the long term, and the community refers to them as Warrior (or Melee) and Archer (or Ranged). ''It is not effective to be a magic user until high levels. Level 70 is ideal to start as mage.''
* Always try to keep the stats in the multiples of 5. You get bonus if your stats are in multiples of 5. For further details on each stat see the [[Stats]] page.
* You can always experiment your stats and equipment easily in the Test Server. I would advise you to first test your stats in Test Server.


===Classes===
===Classes===


TMW doesn't have any class to choose but most define [[Warrior]], [[Archer]] and [[Mage]] based on their stats and equipment. One can build stats to be [[Archer]], [[Warrior]] and [[Mage]] at the same time with just change of equipment but it will consume more stat points. For starters and other new players, it's recomended to start as [[Warrior]] and then convert to [[Archer]] at level 30 when you completed [[Bandit Quest]]. You can start as [[Mage]] at level 70 after you complete [[Cindy Quest]].
The Mana World doesn't have any set classes, instead skill points can be distributed as you like to make up the character you want. The basic "builds" are [[Warrior]], [[Archer]] and [[Mage]]. They are based on their level, statistics, skills and equipment. Beginner characters until around level 10 are a basic warrior class, which is the simplest build, allowing you to get familiar with the game.


*'''[[Warrior]]''' uses melee weapon or sword to fight. For more details visit [[Warrior]].
*'''[[Warrior]]''' uses melee weapon or sword to fight. For more details visit [[Warrior]].


*'''[[Archer]]''' is easy to play and can level up fast. [[Archer]] uses bow and arrows. For more details visit [[Archer]].
*'''[[Archer]]''' uses a bow to fight. For more details visit [[Archer]].


*'''[[Mage]]''' uses magic to fight and heal. It's easier to play [[Mage]] at high level. For more details visit [[Mage]].
*'''[[Mage]]''' uses magic to fight and heal. For more details visit [[Mage]].
 
===Stat Reset===
 
[[Malivox]] and [[Wyara]] are [[NPC]]s, who can reset your [[stats|status points]]. So if you want to change your class, or you maybe accidentally raised INT instead of DEX, or whatever makes you want to redistribute your status points, just visit them.


==Magic==
==Magic==


See the article named [[Magic]].
See the article named [[Magic]].
==Quick walkthrough==
*'''LVL 1-15''':
To be added.
*'''LVL 13-28''':
To be added.
*'''LVL 25-40''':
To be added.
*'''LVL 38-50''':
To be added.
*'''LVL 45-60''':
To be added.
*'''LVL 61-90''':
To be added.
*'''LVL 90-99''':
To be added.
More details about the quests are available in [[Quests]] and maps of the current world at [[User:Superkoop/IngameMap]] and [[In-game_world_map]].


== Tips ==
== Tips ==
To be added.
{{Note|To be added.}}


===Weapons===
===Weapons===
To be added.
{{Note|To be added.}}


===Training locations===
===Training locations===
To be added.
{{Note|To be added.}}


===Training technique===
===Training technique===


Your wrist is going to get worn out in those long training sessions. Try mapping your keyboard so that your attack and target keys are more ergonomic to your hands as you can do this through the client in ''Setup''. I personally use "A" and "Z" on my computer, which greatly helps my own training endurance.
Your wrist is going to get worn out in those long training sessions. Try mapping your keyboard so that your attack and target keys are more ergonomic to your hands as you can do this through the client in <samp>Setup</samp>. Some players use <kbd>A</kbd> and <kbd>Z</kbd> on their computer, which greatly helps with their ergonomic.
 
ManaPlus also provides a key <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> to attack and collect loot as well.
Another good trick is healing on demand. Stock up on your healing item of choice (such things as Beer, Milk, Apples, or other edibles) and make the Inventory window small enough that it doesn't block much of your area of vision. Now keep that item selected, and you can simply click ''Use'' whenever you need a quick heal. This is even better if you have a recent client with the item shortcut bar. I toggle the healing item to use and just heal with one keystroke when needed. Keep in mind that we now heal over time.
 
==The Economy==
 
See the [[Economy]] page.
 
==Endgame==
 
Once you have gained enough levels and money that the eternal grind begins to bore you, you have multiple options for spending your time:
 
* Finish all the [[Quests]].
* Practice [[Magic]] and finish all the [[Magic Quests]] if you haven't already.
* Become an obsessive collector. [[Outfit Wars]] may help you in finding the competitive gatherer within you.
 
And, of course, you can become a developer: see below.
 
==Final thoughts==
 
So you have completed your item collection and levelled as much as you care to. You've finished all of the quests. What else can you do? Well, one of the great things about The Mana World and Open Source software in general is that anyone can help improve it and further it along. There are many ways you can do that even without any "programming" knowledge.
 
The more active players the game has, the more potential programmers will be introduced to the game. And the more potential programmers we have, the faster the development will go. That means new features, items, quests, etc. for everyone. How can you help nurture a large active player base?
 
Well, as you may have noticed before you read this guide, the game has somewhat of a difficult learning curve for new players. Many more experienced players help newbies with quests and items - some even go so far as to create an account devoted solely to that purpose.


How do experienced players pass the time while we wait for new content? Simply put, we make our own quests and events, stimulating competition among players and giving out prizes as incentive. This is a great way that we keep other players from getting bored and quitting, and anyone can get involved with it.
Another good trick is healing on demand. Stock up on your healing item of choice (such things as Beer, Milk, Apples, or other edibles) and make the <samp>Inventory</samp> small enough that it doesn't block much of your area of vision. Now keep that item selected, and you can simply click <samp>Use</samp> whenever you need a quick heal.


Most importantly, if you have the time and a little bit of know how, you can influence the development of the game directly by helping to code, scripting new items, making pixel art for new tilesets, NPCs, monsters, etc, as well as mapping. Mapping especially is very simple and done in a freely available editor called Tiled, which you can read more about on the [[Map development]] page.
Ideally, you should use the <samp>Shortcut Bar</samp> <kbd>F8</kbd> instead, this will allow you to assign a few items, skills, and even text to be said with a simple keypress.


Doing all these things is easier when you are not working alone; indeed, bigger projects can be tackled much faster in groups. Although there is no integrated guild system in the client yet, players have started their own "unofficial" guilds (see [[Player Groups]]). They all serve different purposes, but at least one devotes itself to the purpose of furthering the development of the game through the three methods above. Consider joining a guild like this to be a part of a player community that seeks to better the game. You won't be losing your individuality (usually!) in doing so.
Remember that healing happens over time: Drinking healing items at the last moment may be too late! By default, healing item effects should '''not''' stack.

Latest revision as of 17:56, 30 December 2022

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Important Information

This page is for the new server. If you are looking for information regarding the walkthrough legacy server please visit Classic:Walkthrough

Prerequisite

To start playing you need to create a game account. You will also need to install ManaPlus, the official game client.

Rules and etiquette

In addition to the Game Rules and the Social Convention, we would advise the following etiquette:

  1. Do not drop-steal without permission (drop-steal: take items dropped by a monster someone else killed).
  2. Do not kill-steal without permission (kill-steal: kill a monster someone else is fighting to get easy exp).
  3. Be polite, take the time to greet people before you ask anything, follow the same etiquette in conversation as you would follow in real life.
  4. Do not do things to others as you would not like to be done to yourself.

Default controls

Main article: ManaPlus Client

These are the default controls for the ManaPlus Client. Not all controls/shortcuts are listed here, please see the main article for more controls.

Key Action
Arrow Keys Move around
Ctrl or A + X Attack
S or Alt + S Sit down / Stand up
A Target nearest monster
G or Z Pick up item
N Target NPC
T Talk with targeted NPC
Enter Focus Chat window / Send message
Alt + 0 - Alt + 9, Alt + - or Alt + = Show smiley

First steps

When you first run ManaPlus, it will do some tests to auto-detect the best video settings. When this is done, you will be presented with a login screen. To log in to the game:

  1. Select The Mana World test server and click Connect.
  2. Type in your user name and password (case sensitive). Click Login or push Enter or Return on your keyboard.
    • If you don't have an account, click Register instead and fill out the form.
    • If you wish to read any update news, change Update from Auto Close to Normal.
  3. ManaPlus will check for and download updated game content. When it's finished, if you had set Update to Normal, click Play.
  4. You may now select a character and click Play. To create a character:
    1. Click an empty space.
    2. Click Create.
    3. Give the character a name.
    4. Use the arrows to customize the hair color, hair style and race.
  5. Congratulations! You are now in the game!

The storyline starts with you on a raft, adrift in the sea. It will be told by the Narrator. To continue with the story click on Next until the Narrator is done. At some point the game asks what language you speak. You can choose between English, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Flamish, Polish, Italian, Dutch, Catalan or Esperanto. It is possible to switch between languages later. After chosing you can click Submit to submit your answer. The story will continue into a tutorial, helping you with the first steps of the game. For a complete walkthrough through the game see the Walkthrough page.

This page will give you some gameplay hints and tips.

Raising your Stats

When you gain a level in The Mana World, you are awarded points that you can distribute as you please between the various Stats.

Classes

The Mana World doesn't have any set classes, instead skill points can be distributed as you like to make up the character you want. The basic "builds" are Warrior, Archer and Mage. They are based on their level, statistics, skills and equipment. Beginner characters until around level 10 are a basic warrior class, which is the simplest build, allowing you to get familiar with the game.

  • Warrior uses melee weapon or sword to fight. For more details visit Warrior.
  • Mage uses magic to fight and heal. For more details visit Mage.

Magic

See the article named Magic.

Tips

Note: To be added.

Weapons

Note: To be added.

Training locations

Note: To be added.

Training technique

Your wrist is going to get worn out in those long training sessions. Try mapping your keyboard so that your attack and target keys are more ergonomic to your hands as you can do this through the client in Setup. Some players use A and Z on their computer, which greatly helps with their ergonomic. ManaPlus also provides a key Ctrl to attack and collect loot as well.

Another good trick is healing on demand. Stock up on your healing item of choice (such things as Beer, Milk, Apples, or other edibles) and make the Inventory small enough that it doesn't block much of your area of vision. Now keep that item selected, and you can simply click Use whenever you need a quick heal.

Ideally, you should use the Shortcut Bar F8 instead, this will allow you to assign a few items, skills, and even text to be said with a simple keypress.

Remember that healing happens over time: Drinking healing items at the last moment may be too late! By default, healing item effects should not stack.