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== Game controls ==
 
== Game controls ==
 
===Movement ===
 
===Movement ===
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<p>To move in the world of Wurm, simply use the {{key|W}} {{key|A}} {{key|S}} {{key|D}} keys, or the arrow keys, on your keyboard.</p>To look around, left-click and hold in the 3D-view, and move your mouse. Alternatively you can press the right or left arrow keys. <p>To center the view, press {{key|C}} on your keyboard.</p>
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<p>To move in the world of Wurm, simply use the {{key|W}} {{key|A}} {{key|S}} {{key|D}} keys, or the arrow keys, on your keyboard.</p>To look around, left-click and hold in the 3D-view, and move your mouse. Alternatively you can press the right or left arrow keys. <p>To toggle between 1st and 3rd person, press {{key|V}} on your keyboard.</p>
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<p>To Auto-run press the {{key|X}} key, or the {{key|Page up}} key. Press it again to stop.</p>
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<p>To Auto-run press the {{key|X}} key. Press it again to stop.</p>
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<p>See [[Client Key Bindings]] for a full list of default keybinds. </p>
 
'''There is no jump action.'''
 
'''There is no jump action.'''
  
 
===Other keys===
 
===Other keys===
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<p>{{key|Esc}} : Brings up the escape menu or, if you're currently busy, cancels the action.</p>
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<p>{{key|I}} : Inventory window </p>
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<p>{{key|C}} : Character window</p>
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<p>{{key|B}} : Crafting window</p>
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<p>{{key|N}} : Crafting recipes</p>
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<p>{{key|M}} : Map</p>
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<p>{{key|O}} : Options</p>
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<p>{{key|T}} : Chat focus</p>
 
<p>{{key|H}} : Brings up a dialog that allows you to search the wiki from in game.</p>
 
<p>{{key|H}} : Brings up a dialog that allows you to search the wiki from in game.</p>
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<p>{{key|Esc}} : Brings up the menu or, if you're currently busy, cancels the action.</p>
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<p>{{key|F-keys}} on your keyboard hold important access to things in Wurm.</p>
 
<p>{{key|F-keys}} on your keyboard hold important access to things in Wurm.</p>
 
<p>{{key|F1}} : Brings up the console, for debugging and generic information.</p>
 
<p>{{key|F1}} : Brings up the console, for debugging and generic information.</p>
 
<p>{{key|F2}} : Skill window </p>
 
<p>{{key|F2}} : Skill window </p>
 
<p>{{key|F3}} : Inventory window </p>
 
<p>{{key|F3}} : Inventory window </p>
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<p>{{key|F4}} : Client stats window </p>
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<p>{{key|F5}} : Check sleep bonus </p>
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<p>{{key|F6}} : Time and date in Wurm </p>
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<p>{{key|F7}} : Missions status </p>
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<p>{{key|F8}} : Combat focus level </p>
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<p>{{key|F9}} : Character window </p>
 
<p>{{key|F10}} : Hides the interface so you can take clean screenshots of any view.  Press again to display the UI</p>
 
<p>{{key|F10}} : Hides the interface so you can take clean screenshots of any view.  Press again to display the UI</p>
 
<p>{{key|F11}} : Take a screenshot. It is saved in your wurm directory/screenshots as a png or jpg file. (change in options before starting Wurm)</p>
 
<p>{{key|F11}} : Take a screenshot. It is saved in your wurm directory/screenshots as a png or jpg file. (change in options before starting Wurm)</p>
 
<p>{{key|F12}} : Quit the game. You are presented to a Yes/No-dialog before you can quit the game.</p>
 
<p>{{key|F12}} : Quit the game. You are presented to a Yes/No-dialog before you can quit the game.</p>
  
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See also: [[Client Key Bindings]]
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== The Interface ==
 
== The Interface ==
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=== Healthbar ===
 
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Hovering the mouse over any of these bars will provide more information on the overall player status.  Use the right mouse button on the bar to select which information to display.  Descriptions are top to bottom, reading left to right. Double-click the healthbar to bring up the [[character sheet]].
 
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[[Image:HealthBar.jpg|right|thumb|Health bar]]
 
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; '''<font color="green">Green</font>''' : Remaining [[stamina]]; this will decrease while performing actions and walking.  Remaining still (while not climbing) and not performing any actions will replenish stamina.
 
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; '''<font color="red">Red</font>''' : [[Healing|Damage]] taken; this indicates how much damage the player has taken and directly impacts how much stamina can be stored.  Once this reaches 100% (red) the player dies.
 
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; '''<font color="blue">Blue</font>''' : Remaining retained [[water]]; directly proportional to stamina regeneration.  The higher the thirst of a player the slower their stamina replenishes.  A player cannot die from thirst.
 
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; '''<font color="orange">Orange</font>/<font color="green">Green</font>''' : Hunger level and [[nutrition]]al status; directly proportional to stamina regeneration.  The higher the hunger of a player the slower their stamina replenishes.  A player cannot die from hunger.  Colour changes to green at higher nutritional level and orange at lower.  Low food level can prevent a player from completing strenuous tasks such as digging and felling trees.
 
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; '''<font color="grey">Grey</font>''' : Sleep bonus; Remaining [[sleep bonus]].
 
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; '''<font color="purple">Purple</font>''' : Favor; Remaining [[favor]] ([[priest]]s only).
 
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See also: [[healing]] | [[wounds]] | [[cooking]] | [[stamina]] | [[nutrition]] | [[sleep bonus]]
 
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=== Target/selection bar ===
 
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The target/selection bar shows the current [[target]] and what is selected.
 
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=== Statusbar ===
 
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The statusbar (or "status bar") is a part of the [[#Event window|event window]]. There is also a status bar at the bottom of the [[#Inventory|inventory window]].
 
  
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=== Skills ===
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[[File:ui1.png|800px|The user interface]]
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[[Image:Tutorial Skills.jpg|right|thumb|Skill List]]
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===Main Menu===
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Hit {{key|F2}} on your keyboard to show a list of your skills. There are 4 main categories in this window, [[characteristics]], [[religion]], [[:Category:Skills|skills category]] and spell effects. The characteristic sub-skills are values representing the current state of your body, mind and soul, for instance, to be able to attack anything, your body characteristic must be at least 1.5, or you will be too weak. Each sub-characteristic is again divided into several under-under characteristics, which has their own functions. For instance, the maximum amount of weight you can carry is determined by your body strength.
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The various boxes of the user interface can be accessed by pressing {{key|Escape}}.  
  
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Religion skills consist of 3 things, [[faith]], [[favour]] and [[alignment]]. Alignment basically says whether you are good or evil, this is determined by the actions you do. Some [[gods]] won’t accept your [[Praying|prayers]] if you are evil for instance. Faith is a measure of how much your chosen gods like you, e.g. how much power they bestow in you. Faith is increased by praying at an altar dedicated to your chosen god, although it is capped at 30 for players who does not wish to become [[priest|priests]]. Priests are dedicated to following the will of their gods, and as thus, a priest has the ability to cast his or her god’s [[:Category:Spells|spell]] at the cost of favour. Favor is the equivalent of mana in many other role playing games. [[Favor]] is only regained over time once used, so it should be used wisely.
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[[File:UIbar.JPG|800px|Main menu]]
  
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The [[:Category:Skills|skills category]] is by far the most interesting as it lists all the skills you have discovered, as well as a number representing your expertise within that skill. As your skills increase you will find that the various tasks in the game becomes easier, and you will make better and better items. Skills [[decay]] when you [[die]], so take good care of yourself as your skills are the most valuable thing you have. Due to the time it takes to reach mastery in any given skill, it is important to specialize if one wants to have high skills.
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The menu looks slightly different through the Steam client, as it contains a button for the Steam shop, where players can buy silver and premium time.  
  
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Spell effects, or “[[:WikiPedia:Buff (MMORPG terminology)|buffs]]” as they are known in other games, are temporary magical effects that affect your character.
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[[File:mainmenusteam.png|Main menu on on the Steam client]]
  
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See also: [[skills]] | [[characteristics]] | [[religion]]
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'''Interface button'''
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*Inventory - The contents of your personal inventory, also accessed by pressing {{key|I}} or {{key|F3}}.
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*Skills - The list of all your character's skills, also accessed by pressing {{key|F2}}.
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*Character - A view of your character and its equipped items, also accessed by pressing {{key|C}} or {{key|F9}}.
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*Select bar - A window that show what tile or item you have selected, and your options on that item.
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*Journal - A journal of achievements that give special bonuses when completed.
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*Crafting - The crafting window, also accessed by pressing {{key|B}}.
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'''Tools'''
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*Cooking recipes - a list of your known cooking recipes.
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*Timers - Custom timers
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*Achievements - A list of achivements. These are different from the journal.
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*World map- The various maps of the islands on Wurm.
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*Valrei map - The map of Valrei, where the gods do battle.
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*Wurmpedia - Opens a search box for the Wurmpedia.
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*Console - Opens your console window.
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*More - The HUD settings menu.
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'''Hotkeys'''
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*Brings up the settings menu, keybinds tab
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'''Settings'''
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*Also brings up the settings menu
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'''Goals'''
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*Brings up the list of Steam achievements.
  
 
=== Inventory ===
 
=== Inventory ===
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[[Image:Tutorial Inventory.jpg|right|thumb|Inventory Menu]]
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[[Image:Inventory.png|right|thumb|Inventory Menu]]
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The inventory menu {{key|F3}} contains 2 trees, your body and your [[inventory]]. Your inventory is where you carry the items you start with, create and pick up. Your body is where your equipped items are placed, as well as where wounds will be located when you take damage. If you click the + next to your body you will see your various body parts, as well as what they contain of wounds or equipment. The “Active:” on the bottom shows which tool or item you are currently using.  
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{{main|Inventory}}
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Your inventory is where you carry the items you start with, create and pick up. To activate an item, double left-click on it.
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To equip an item, Right click the item and click equip. You can also equip by opening your character sheet (C) and drag the items into the appropriate slot.
  
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To activate an item, double left-click on it.
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''Note'': If you carry too much in your inventory, your walking speed is reduced. You can also become encumbered, and walk extremely slowly, by carrying very heavy items such as felled trees. Improve your strength skill to carry more.  
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To equip an item, expand the body-category and then just click-n-drag armor, weapons, or other items into the appropriate slots. Note that shields go on the arm, not the hand.  
 
  
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''Note'': If you carry too much in your inventory, speed at which you walk is reduced. You can also become encumbered, and walk extremely slowly, by carrying very heavy items such as felled trees. Improve your strength skill to carry more.
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Remember you can also use your body parts for certain things, like molding clay, by activating one of your hands by opening your character sheet and clicking on the hand icon in the bottom right corner, and then right-clicking the clay in your inventory, to work with it. You can also drag the hand icon to your [[tool belt]] and save, for convenience.
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Remember you can also use your body parts for certain things, like molding clay, by activating one of your hands by expanding the Body-category and double-click a hand, and then right-clicking the clay in your inventory, to work with it.  
 
  
 
Your body will only show up on the inventory window if the "Display 'body' in inventory" option is checked on the "Game" tab in the game settings.
 
Your body will only show up on the inventory window if the "Display 'body' in inventory" option is checked on the "Game" tab in the game settings.
  
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=== Chat and events ===
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=== Skills ===
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[[Image:Tutorial Chatboxes.jpg|right|thumb|Chat & Event boxes]]
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[[Image:Skillsbox.png|right|thumb|Skill List]]
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The interface also consists of 2 text boxes, one for talking with other players, the other for the game to deliver messages to you.
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{{main|Skills}}
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Hit {{key|F2}} on your keyboard to show a list of your skills. There are 3 main categories in this window, [[characteristics]], [[religion]], and [[:Category:Skills|skills category]]. The characteristic sub-skills are values representing the current state of your body, mind and soul. For instance, to be able to attack anything, your body characteristic must be at least 1.5, or you will be too weak. Each sub-characteristic is again divided into several sub-characteristics, which have their own functions. For instance, the maximum amount of weight you can carry is determined by your body strength.
  
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* See [[chat]]
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Religion skills consist of [[faith]], [[favor]] and [[alignment]]. Alignment is an indication whether your character is good or evil. Alignment is determined by the actions you perform. Some [[gods]] won’t accept your [[Praying|prayers]] if you are evil. Faith is a measure of how much your chosen god likes you, and how much power they bestow on you. Faith is increased by praying at an altar dedicated to your chosen god. Faith is capped at 30 for players who do not wish to become [[priest|priests]]. Priests are dedicated to following the will of their god, and a priest has the ability to cast his or her gods [[:Category:Spells|spell]]s at the cost of favor. Favor is the equivalent of mana in many other role playing games. [[Favor]] is  regained over time, or a priest may sacrifice items to their god to regain favor.
  
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==== Event window ====
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The [[:Category:Skills|skills category]] is by far the most interesting as it lists all the skills available, as well as a number representing your expertise within that skill. As your skills increase you will find that the various tasks in the game become easier, and you will be able to make higher quality items. If your character dies, you can lose 0.25 points from 5 random skills, along with 0.25 fighting skill and 0.01 body strength. You will then see a 3x next to the skill, indicating that you will gain points at 3 times the normal rate in that skill until you reach your previous level (except for the fighting skill).
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'''Event'''
 
  
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This text box shows your actions, & their results. It also gives other information like actions performed by people near you, and important messages from the GMs.
 
  
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'''Buttons'''
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=== Healthbar ===
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Hovering the mouse over any of these bars will provide more information on the overall player status.  Use the right mouse button on the bar to select which information to display.  Descriptions are top to bottom, reading left to right.
  
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These can be found under the event window text box.<br>
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[[Image:healthbarnofavor.png|right|thumb|Health bar]]
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[[File:healthbar.jpg|right|thumb|Health bar with priest favor]]
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; '''<font color="green">Green</font>''' : Remaining [[stamina]]: this will decrease while performing actions and walking.  Remaining still (while not climbing) and not performing any actions will replenish stamina.
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; '''<font color="red">Red</font>''' : [[Healing|Damage]] taken; this indicates how much damage the player has taken and directly impacts how much stamina can be stored.  Once this reaches 100% (red) the player dies.
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; '''<font color="blue">Blue</font>''' : Remaining retained [[water]]: directly proportional to stamina regeneration.  The higher the thirst of a player the slower their stamina replenishes.  A player cannot die from thirst.
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; '''<font color="orange">Orange</font>/<font color="green">Green</font>''' : Hunger level and [[nutrition]]al status; directly proportional to stamina regeneration.  The higher the hunger of a player the slower their stamina replenishes.  A player cannot die from hunger.  Colour changes to green at higher nutritional level and orange at lower.  Low food level can prevent a player from completing strenuous tasks such as digging and felling trees.
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; '''<font color="pink">Pink</font>''' : Calories: A higher calories bar reduces stamina drain.
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; '''<font color="turquoise">Turquoise</font>''' : Carbohydrates: A higher carbohydrates bar bar reduces water usage.
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; '''<font color="yellow">Yellow</font>''' : Fats: A higher fats bar increases favour regeneration and reduces sleep bonus drain.
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; '''<font color="lime">Lime</font>''' : Proteins: A higher proteins bar reduces food usage.
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; '''<font color="grey">Grey</font>''' : Sleep bonus: Remaining [[sleep bonus]].
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; '''<font color="purple">Purple</font>''' : Favor: Remaining [[favor]] ([[priest]]s only). For new priests: This bar will become visible once faith is increased above 30.00
  
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''''Climbing''''
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=== Target Window ===
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{{main|Target}}
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The target window shows the current combat [[target]].
  
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This is a button that you press when you want to climb. See [[climbing]] for more detail.
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=== Select Bar ===
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{{main|Select bar}}
  
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''''Faithful''''
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The [[select bar]] shows what is currently selected as well as quick keys for common actions.
  
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Use this button to change between faithful/unfaithful. See [[faithful]] for more detail.
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=== Chat  ===
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{{main|Chat}}
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[[Image:Chatbox.png|right|300px|Chat box]]
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[[Image:Eventstab.png|right|300px|Event window]]
  
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''''Lawful''''
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The chat interface is where you can talk to other players and see ongoing conversations between others who are talking publicly. There are many tabs in this window, including local (80 tiles around you), village (the village you belong to), and the various servers. This is also where you find the trade window, to buy and sell goods and services. See [[Chat]] for more details.
  
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Use this button to change between lawful/unlawful. See [[Lawful]] for more detail.
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''' Death tab'''
  
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'''Current status'''
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Shows players on the same server who have died, [[death]]. Can be turned on and off through in-game profile
  
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These are listed next to the buttons on the event window.
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=== Statusbar ===
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The statusbar (or "status bar") is a part of the [[#Event window|event window]]. There is also a status bar at the bottom of the [[#Inventory|inventory window]].
  
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''Full, hungry, starving, famished:''
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'''Current status'''
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These are states relating to your orange Hunger bar.
 
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''Thirsty, Dehydrated, Parched :''
 
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These are related to your blue Thirst bar.
 
  
 
''Hurting:''
 
''Hurting:''
  
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This shows up or a while after you get hurt and is related to your red Injuries bar. While this status is here, you will walk slower.
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This shows up after you have been injured, and is related to your red Injuries bar. While this status is active, you will walk slower.
  
 
''Climbing:''
 
''Climbing:''
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These are states relating to your green Stamina bar. When you are Exhausted, you will walk slower. You will also be far more vulnerable to attacks.
 
These are states relating to your green Stamina bar. When you are Exhausted, you will walk slower. You will also be far more vulnerable to attacks.
  
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See also: [[Climbing]] | [[Faithful]] | [[Lawful]] | [[Inventory]] | [[Console]] | [[Compass]]
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=== Event window ===
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'''Event'''
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This text box shows your actions, and their results. It also gives other information like actions performed by people near you, and important messages from GMs.
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'''Friends'''
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{{main|Friend}}
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Used to quickly see which of your friends are online or offline, and for removing them.
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'''Skills'''
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Shows a player's skill gain. The frequency of updates can be adjusting in the Settings menu, UI tab.
  
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<br style="clear:both;"/>
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''' Combat '''
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Shows action while a player (or a nearby player) is [[fighting]]. Any attacks, failed or successful, as well as spells cast will be shown here.
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=== Quickbar ===
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{{main|Quickbar}}
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The quickbar contains buttons to toggle statuses and actions.
  
 
=== Custom timers ===
 
=== Custom timers ===
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{{main|Custom timer}}Player made timers which can be useful for [[priest]]s, and [[lockpick]]ers
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{{main|Custom timer}}  
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Player made timers which can be useful for [[priest]]s.
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== Interacting with the world ==
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To interact with objects, tiles, players, creatures, etc, right-click on them. A list of available [[action]]s will pop up. Note that some actions are only visible and available with a particular tool active. For example, the "Cut down" action will appear if the [[hatchet]] or similar tool is active and a [[tree]] tile is right-clicked.
  
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=== Friendlist ===
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===Moving objects===
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{{main|Friendlist}}For quickly seeing which of your friends are online/offline and for removing them.
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Most objects can be:
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* Pushed / pulled
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* Pushed / pulled gently
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* Rotated (clockwise or counterclockwise)
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* Moved to center of tile
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* Placed
  
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=== Main menu ===
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There are some exceptions, as some items are not able to be moved (eg. [[guard tower]], [[market stall]]).
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{{main|Main menu}}From here you can open different windows.
 
  
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== Interacting with the world ==
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You can also move objects into a container by dragging and dropping the object over the container image:
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Right-click on objects, tiles, players--anything--to interact with it through [[action]]s. A pop-up (context) menu appears saying "''Requesting...''" which means the [[client]] is fetching data from the [[server]] about the specific object the player is trying to interact with. When it's done (which should be near instant unless there is lag), the player is given several options (actions) in the menu of what to do with the object. There are different options for different objects and more actions depending on what item the player has active. For example, the "Cut down" action will appear if the [[hatchet]] is active and a [[tree]] is right-clicked.
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[[File:Dragtocontainer.gif]]
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====Place====
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Placing an item allows you to precisely pick where on a tile to place an item, as well as in what direction.
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* To place an item, right click on it and select '''Drop > Place'''. To place the item, left-click (or a double click sometimes may be necessary) where you wish it to be placed
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* Use the mouse wheel to rotate the object.
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* The item will appear where your cursor is as a green silhouette. If the silhouette is red, this means the object may not be placed in that spot. You can place the item within 1 tile of where you stand. (Note: You may move while placing - it will not cancel the action).
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**You must have GLSL enabled to place or the green/red silhouette will not show.
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* A timer will show in your Event tab, showing 2 minutes remaining. This timer is how long you have until the Place action will time out.
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* You may need to pick up or push an item to place it very far away. {{event|inline|You cannot place the item that far away.}}
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* If you place an item right under you, the action timer for moving it, is always 5 seconds.
  
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Note that if a menu that appears in <span style=color:#999999>dark grey</span> is cached, not all actions may work. It will be automatically replaced with the real menu when the data from the server is received.
 
  
 
[[Category:Guides]]
 
[[Category:Guides]]
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[[Category:Interface]]
 
[[Category:Babel/I]]
 
[[Category:Babel/I]]

Latest revision as of 21:53, 7 May 2023

Main / Tutorials / Interface and controls

Game controls

Movement

To move in the world of Wurm, simply use the W A S D keys, or the arrow keys, on your keyboard.

To look around, left-click and hold in the 3D-view, and move your mouse. Alternatively you can press the right or left arrow keys.

To toggle between 1st and 3rd person, press V on your keyboard.

To Auto-run press the X key. Press it again to stop.

See Client Key Bindings for a full list of default keybinds.

There is no jump action.

Other keys

I : Inventory window

C : Character window

B : Crafting window

N : Crafting recipes

M : Map

O : Options

T : Chat focus

H : Brings up a dialog that allows you to search the wiki from in game.

Esc : Brings up the menu or, if you're currently busy, cancels the action.


F-keys on your keyboard hold important access to things in Wurm.

F1 : Brings up the console, for debugging and generic information.

F2 : Skill window

F3 : Inventory window

F4 : Client stats window

F5 : Check sleep bonus

F6 : Time and date in Wurm

F7 : Missions status

F8 : Combat focus level

F9 : Character window

F10 : Hides the interface so you can take clean screenshots of any view. Press again to display the UI

F11 : Take a screenshot. It is saved in your wurm directory/screenshots as a png or jpg file. (change in options before starting Wurm)

F12 : Quit the game. You are presented to a Yes/No-dialog before you can quit the game.


The Interface

The user interface

Main Menu

The various boxes of the user interface can be accessed by pressing Escape.

Main menu

The menu looks slightly different through the Steam client, as it contains a button for the Steam shop, where players can buy silver and premium time.

Main menu on on the Steam client

Interface button

  • Inventory - The contents of your personal inventory, also accessed by pressing

I or F3.

  • Skills - The list of all your character's skills, also accessed by pressing

F2.

  • Character - A view of your character and its equipped items, also accessed by pressing

C or F9.

  • Select bar - A window that show what tile or item you have selected, and your options on that item.
  • Journal - A journal of achievements that give special bonuses when completed.
  • Crafting - The crafting window, also accessed by pressing

B. Tools

  • Cooking recipes - a list of your known cooking recipes.
  • Timers - Custom timers
  • Achievements - A list of achivements. These are different from the journal.
  • World map- The various maps of the islands on Wurm.
  • Valrei map - The map of Valrei, where the gods do battle.
  • Wurmpedia - Opens a search box for the Wurmpedia.
  • Console - Opens your console window.
  • More - The HUD settings menu.

Hotkeys

  • Brings up the settings menu, keybinds tab

Settings

  • Also brings up the settings menu

Goals

  • Brings up the list of Steam achievements.

Inventory

Inventory Menu
Main article: Inventory

Your inventory is where you carry the items you start with, create and pick up. To activate an item, double left-click on it. To equip an item, Right click the item and click equip. You can also equip by opening your character sheet (C) and drag the items into the appropriate slot.

Note: If you carry too much in your inventory, your walking speed is reduced. You can also become encumbered, and walk extremely slowly, by carrying very heavy items such as felled trees. Improve your strength skill to carry more.

Remember you can also use your body parts for certain things, like molding clay, by activating one of your hands by opening your character sheet and clicking on the hand icon in the bottom right corner, and then right-clicking the clay in your inventory, to work with it. You can also drag the hand icon to your tool belt and save, for convenience.

Your body will only show up on the inventory window if the "Display 'body' in inventory" option is checked on the "Game" tab in the game settings.

Skills

Skill List
Main article: Skills

Hit F2 on your keyboard to show a list of your skills. There are 3 main categories in this window, characteristics, religion, and skills category. The characteristic sub-skills are values representing the current state of your body, mind and soul. For instance, to be able to attack anything, your body characteristic must be at least 1.5, or you will be too weak. Each sub-characteristic is again divided into several sub-characteristics, which have their own functions. For instance, the maximum amount of weight you can carry is determined by your body strength.

Religion skills consist of faith, favor and alignment. Alignment is an indication whether your character is good or evil. Alignment is determined by the actions you perform. Some gods won’t accept your prayers if you are evil. Faith is a measure of how much your chosen god likes you, and how much power they bestow on you. Faith is increased by praying at an altar dedicated to your chosen god. Faith is capped at 30 for players who do not wish to become priests. Priests are dedicated to following the will of their god, and a priest has the ability to cast his or her gods spells at the cost of favor. Favor is the equivalent of mana in many other role playing games. Favor is regained over time, or a priest may sacrifice items to their god to regain favor.

The skills category is by far the most interesting as it lists all the skills available, as well as a number representing your expertise within that skill. As your skills increase you will find that the various tasks in the game become easier, and you will be able to make higher quality items. If your character dies, you can lose 0.25 points from 5 random skills, along with 0.25 fighting skill and 0.01 body strength. You will then see a 3x next to the skill, indicating that you will gain points at 3 times the normal rate in that skill until you reach your previous level (except for the fighting skill).


Healthbar

Hovering the mouse over any of these bars will provide more information on the overall player status. Use the right mouse button on the bar to select which information to display. Descriptions are top to bottom, reading left to right.

Health bar
Health bar with priest favor
Green 
Remaining stamina: this will decrease while performing actions and walking. Remaining still (while not climbing) and not performing any actions will replenish stamina.
Red 
Damage taken; this indicates how much damage the player has taken and directly impacts how much stamina can be stored. Once this reaches 100% (red) the player dies.
Blue 
Remaining retained water: directly proportional to stamina regeneration. The higher the thirst of a player the slower their stamina replenishes. A player cannot die from thirst.
Orange/Green 
Hunger level and nutritional status; directly proportional to stamina regeneration. The higher the hunger of a player the slower their stamina replenishes. A player cannot die from hunger. Colour changes to green at higher nutritional level and orange at lower. Low food level can prevent a player from completing strenuous tasks such as digging and felling trees.
Pink 
Calories: A higher calories bar reduces stamina drain.
Turquoise 
Carbohydrates: A higher carbohydrates bar bar reduces water usage.
Yellow 
Fats: A higher fats bar increases favour regeneration and reduces sleep bonus drain.
Lime 
Proteins: A higher proteins bar reduces food usage.
Grey 
Sleep bonus: Remaining sleep bonus.
Purple 
Favor: Remaining favor (priests only). For new priests: This bar will become visible once faith is increased above 30.00

Target Window

Main article: Target

The target window shows the current combat target.

Select Bar

Main article: Select bar

The select bar shows what is currently selected as well as quick keys for common actions.

Chat

Main article: Chat
Chat box
Event window

The chat interface is where you can talk to other players and see ongoing conversations between others who are talking publicly. There are many tabs in this window, including local (80 tiles around you), village (the village you belong to), and the various servers. This is also where you find the trade window, to buy and sell goods and services. See Chat for more details.

Death tab

Shows players on the same server who have died, death. Can be turned on and off through in-game profile

Statusbar

The statusbar (or "status bar") is a part of the event window. There is also a status bar at the bottom of the inventory window.

Current status

Hurting:

This shows up after you have been injured, and is related to your red Injuries bar. While this status is active, you will walk slower.

Climbing: This shows up when you press the climb button. See climbing for more detail.

Fighting:

This shows up when you are in combat. See fighting for more detail.

Defensive, Aggressive:

This shows up when you select one of these modes on the 'right click menu'. See fighting for more detail.

Tired, Exhausted:

These are states relating to your green Stamina bar. When you are Exhausted, you will walk slower. You will also be far more vulnerable to attacks.

Event window

Event

This text box shows your actions, and their results. It also gives other information like actions performed by people near you, and important messages from GMs.

Friends

Main article: Friend

Used to quickly see which of your friends are online or offline, and for removing them.

Skills

Shows a player's skill gain. The frequency of updates can be adjusting in the Settings menu, UI tab.

Combat

Shows action while a player (or a nearby player) is fighting. Any attacks, failed or successful, as well as spells cast will be shown here.

Quickbar

Main article: Quickbar

The quickbar contains buttons to toggle statuses and actions.

Custom timers

Main article: Custom timer

Player made timers which can be useful for priests.

Interacting with the world

To interact with objects, tiles, players, creatures, etc, right-click on them. A list of available actions will pop up. Note that some actions are only visible and available with a particular tool active. For example, the "Cut down" action will appear if the hatchet or similar tool is active and a tree tile is right-clicked.

Moving objects

Most objects can be:

  • Pushed / pulled
  • Pushed / pulled gently
  • Rotated (clockwise or counterclockwise)
  • Moved to center of tile
  • Placed

There are some exceptions, as some items are not able to be moved (eg. guard tower, market stall).

You can also move objects into a container by dragging and dropping the object over the container image:

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Place

Placing an item allows you to precisely pick where on a tile to place an item, as well as in what direction.

  • To place an item, right click on it and select Drop > Place. To place the item, left-click (or a double click sometimes may be necessary) where you wish it to be placed
  • Use the mouse wheel to rotate the object.
  • The item will appear where your cursor is as a green silhouette. If the silhouette is red, this means the object may not be placed in that spot. You can place the item within 1 tile of where you stand. (Note: You may move while placing - it will not cancel the action).
    • You must have GLSL enabled to place or the green/red silhouette will not show.
  • A timer will show in your Event tab, showing 2 minutes remaining. This timer is how long you have until the Place action will time out.
  • You may need to pick up or push an item to place it very far away. You cannot place the item that far away.
  • If you place an item right under you, the action timer for moving it, is always 5 seconds.
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