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Added info about building a house, and about the Book of Wisdom
==I want to be on my own. How do I start my own place?==
:Of course you are also welcome to start out as a lonesome hermit! This may be harder, but on the other hand will provide an interesting challenge. Begin by finding a suitable place with some trees (for wood) and some rocky slopes (for your first iron mine), preferably not too far from water. (Also read the answer to the next question regarding rules and code of conduct.) Then start by chopping some [[wood]], make planks and shafts, and mine some [[iron]]. You can also use the “[[Rummage]]” option on rock tiles to look for low-quality iron rocks. To open a [[mine]], you need to find a rock tile. Activate your pickaxe, right-click the rock tile and select “Tunnel”. Repeat until a tunnel entrance opens – then continue mining until you find an iron vein. This can take some time! Once you have enough planks and nails you can start building your first little wooden shack!(Yes, in this game you can build your own house, a structure persisting in the world and seen by every passer-by!)<br><br>
==Can I settle anywhere? Are there rules for placing my first shack?==
:Technically, the game will allow you to settle almost anywhere – unless you are on someone’s property. You will not be able to chop trees, open a mine or build your first shack on land that has been claimed (“deeded”) by another player. To check if the land you are on is already claimed you double-click the ground near you. If you see messages like “''This is within the village of xxx''” or “''This is within the perimeter of xxx''” you cannot (or should not) build your place there. It is also not allowed to build a house on a highway. Apart from that, there are some unwritten and self-evident guidelines of politeness and courtesy. For example, it usually is frowned upon if you settle too close to other players’ structures or property without asking. Generally, if you see houses and structures around, try to talk to the locals and make sure it is ok for you to settle. You don’t want to annoy your future neighbours, do you? As a general rule: try to be as polite and considerate as you would be in real life. If you are unsure, always ask.<br><br>
==How do I build my shack?==
:Every house in Wurm Online must be built on flat ground. If you cannot find a suitable flat spot, please read the section about ground flattening below, or read the Wurmpedia article on [[Flattening]]. Making a house requires two steps: [[House_Planning_Guide|Planning]] and [[House_(general)#Creation|Building]]. You need a mallet to plan your house. With the mallet activated right-click a flat tile and select "Plan building". A structure plan (looking like a wooden framework) will appear on that tile. You can repeat the process on adjacent tiles to enlarge your house plan, until you are satisfied. Start small (like 1x2 tiles or 2x2 tiles) - you will be able to expand your house later. When you are ready, right-click one of the planned tiles (with your mallet still activated) and select "Finalize build plan". Now, all you have to do is to actually build the doors and walls and finally a floor and a roof. Refer to the Wurmpedia article about [[Wooden_house|wooden houses]] to learn more.
==What is a “deed”?==
==Where can I find more information?==
:The information in this short overview is brief and probably far from sufficient to answer all of your questions. Therefore, you are encouraged to use [https://www.wurmpedia.com "Wurmpedia"], an extensive and informative Wiki about Wurm Online. You can also press “H” in game to open a “Help window”. Type anything you want information about (for example "deed”) and you will see an abstract of the corresponding Wurmpedia article. Please use Wurmpedia frequently! Questions about the game and its rules and mechanics can also be asked in the “CA HELP” chat tab. Usually community assistants and other players will be present to answer your questions!There is also the "Book of Wisdom" which contains useful information about the game. It is available through the Notifications window. Open the main menu by pressing "Esc" or "o", select "Hud Settings", and click on "Notifications". Then click on the book icon at the bottom of the window.<br><br>
==More helpful links for beginners==
