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These are questions commonly asked by new players.  All of the questions have been taken from real examples of questions that have been asked on the newbie [[channel]].
This is a list of common questions often asked by new players.  They are taken from actual questions asked on the newbie [[channel]], for clarity some the questions have been reworded.  It is recommended that all new players make liberal use of the help system, often the answer to a question exists on the help file and can be found by typing help and and the relevant keyword.  A good tip is to gain familiarity with the game is to type {{icode|help random}} while regening.


'''Q Which is the best class? or Which class should I choose?'''
<h2>Newbie FAQs</h2>
''A There is no single best class, they all have different strengths and weaknesses and it is mater of opinion and personal preference.''
 
<h3>Which is the best class?</h3>
There is no single best class, they all have different strengths and weaknesses and it is mater of opinion and personal preference. As a new player, it's a good idea to try multiple classes to find which playing style suits you best.
 
<h3>How do I spend explorer points?</h3>
Unlike combo points (cps) explorer points (eps) are not spendable.  They are mainly for bragging rights and to show how much of an area has been explored, although a small amount of experience and gold is given as players explore.
 
<h3>What are combat points for?</h3>
Combat points can be used to improve how well you know a particular skills and spells.  Spending combat points will improve the skill or spell by 1%.  It is recommended you first use practices to train skills/spells as high as possible before using combat points.  Type {{icode|help combat points}} for more info.
 
<h3>How long do areas take to reset?</h3>
Repop times vary between areas, although they are usually set to between 30 to 60 minutes.  Instances usually take about 30 minutes to reset.  Some of the newbie areas and single rooms may have faster repop times.
 
<h3>Does quest list always show if there is a quest in the room?</h3>
Quests can be started in multiple ways, the two main ways are to type {{icode|quest list}} at a questor mob or to talk to them.  Explore and talk to mobs in an areas, you may be surprised what you find, and this can sometimes provide extra information and clues to quests.  Typing {{icode|quest near}} in an area will show all visible quests in an area.
 
<h3>How do I buy credits?</h3>
Visit the donate page on the main alter aeon website. [http://www.alteraeon.com/donate.html click here]
 
<h3>How do I use the moneymarket?</h3>
The moneymarket is an advanced feature for converting gold to credits and vice versa.  As a newbie it's unlikely you will have much need to use it or be able to earn enough gold to make buying credits worthwhile.  However if you still wish to use it type {{icode|help moneymarket}}.
 
<h3>Where can I learn this spell or skill?</h3>
Type {{icode|spell find <spell>}} or {{icode|skill find <skill>}} for a list of trainers.  To find trainers in well known areas type {{icode|where trainer}}
 
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Revision as of 13:42, 24 December 2015

This is a list of common questions often asked by new players. They are taken from actual questions asked on the newbie channel, for clarity some the questions have been reworded. It is recommended that all new players make liberal use of the help system, often the answer to a question exists on the help file and can be found by typing help and and the relevant keyword. A good tip is to gain familiarity with the game is to type help random while regening.

Newbie FAQs

Which is the best class?

There is no single best class, they all have different strengths and weaknesses and it is mater of opinion and personal preference. As a new player, it's a good idea to try multiple classes to find which playing style suits you best.

How do I spend explorer points?

Unlike combo points (cps) explorer points (eps) are not spendable. They are mainly for bragging rights and to show how much of an area has been explored, although a small amount of experience and gold is given as players explore.

What are combat points for?

Combat points can be used to improve how well you know a particular skills and spells. Spending combat points will improve the skill or spell by 1%. It is recommended you first use practices to train skills/spells as high as possible before using combat points. Type help combat points for more info.

How long do areas take to reset?

Repop times vary between areas, although they are usually set to between 30 to 60 minutes. Instances usually take about 30 minutes to reset. Some of the newbie areas and single rooms may have faster repop times.

Does quest list always show if there is a quest in the room?

Quests can be started in multiple ways, the two main ways are to type quest list at a questor mob or to talk to them. Explore and talk to mobs in an areas, you may be surprised what you find, and this can sometimes provide extra information and clues to quests. Typing quest near in an area will show all visible quests in an area.

How do I buy credits?

Visit the donate page on the main alter aeon website. click here

How do I use the moneymarket?

The moneymarket is an advanced feature for converting gold to credits and vice versa. As a newbie it's unlikely you will have much need to use it or be able to earn enough gold to make buying credits worthwhile. However if you still wish to use it type help moneymarket.

Where can I learn this spell or skill?

Type spell find <spell> or skill find <skill> for a list of trainers. To find trainers in well known areas type where trainer