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Q: Do I need the Community Expansion Pack?<br /> | Q: Do I need the Community Expansion Pack?<br /> | ||
A: No, Layonara Online does not utilize the CEP, use of custom CEP heads and other similar CEP things is at your own risk, you might end up with a headless character in game.<br /> | A: No, [[Layonara]] Online does not utilize the CEP, use of custom CEP heads and other similar CEP things is at your own risk, you might end up with a headless character in game.<br /> | ||
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Q: How do I start?<br /> | Q: How do I start?<br /> | ||
A: Before you can play on Layonara you need to submit a character for approval in the "Character Submission" forum. This forum also contains instructions and information on how to submit. | A: Before you can play on Layonara you need to submit a character for approval in the "[[Character Submission]]" forum. This forum also contains instructions and information on how to submit. | ||
Q: How long does it take to get to get it approved?<br /> | Q: How long does it take to get to get it approved?<br /> | ||
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A: In the same way as you did in the regular campaigns of Neverwinter Nights | A: In the same way as you did in the regular campaigns of Neverwinter Nights | ||
Q: I don't want my character to be any of the standard races, do you have subraces?<br /> | Q: I don't want my character to be any of the standard [[races]], do you have [[subraces]]?<br /> | ||
A: We have several, you can find them in the "Races of Layonara" thread on the forums. You can also find them in the handbook. To select a subrace, you first click on the Race the subrace belongs too (e.g. Elf for Dark Elf), then click on Subrace and then type the subrace name exactly as it is written in the appropriate "Races of Layonara" thread (so for example darkelf). Else it will not work. | A: We have several, you can find them in the "Races of Layonara" thread on the forums. You can also find them in the handbook. To select a subrace, you first click on the Race the subrace belongs too (e.g. Elf for [[Dark Elf]]), then click on Subrace and then type the subrace name exactly as it is written in the appropriate "Races of Layonara" thread (so for example darkelf). Else it will not work. | ||
Q: I want my character to worship a deity, can I?<br /> | Q: I want my character to worship a deity, can I?<br /> | ||
A: Of course. See the "Deities of Layonara" thread on the forums, or click on "Deities" in the top right hand corner of the forums and choose the "More..." links there for more info. You can also look in the handbook. You can then enter the deity you want in the deity field. Mind your spelling of the deity's name, as for clerics, summons are based on deity. If you type it wrong, it will not work. | A: Of course. See the "[[Deities]] of Layonara" thread on the forums, or click on "Deities" in the top right hand corner of the forums and choose the "More..." links there for more info. You can also look in the handbook. You can then enter the deity you want in the deity field. Mind your spelling of the deity's name, as for [[clerics]], [[summons]] are based on deity. If you type it wrong, it will not work. | ||
Q: If I am creating my character with a subrace, do the stat changes already show during creation?<br /> | Q: If I am creating my character with a subrace, do the stat changes already show during creation?<br /> | ||
A: No. The stat changes mentioned for subraces are added AFTER you log in, so please consider this when creating. The Effective Stat Adjustment (ESA) that is mentioned for every subrace is the effective change of your stats compared to a normal human. | A: No. The stat changes mentioned for subraces are added AFTER you log in, so please consider this when creating. The [[Effective Stat Adjustment]] (ESA) that is mentioned for every subrace is the effective change of your stats compared to a normal [[human]]. | ||
Q: Do these extra subrace stats count for prerequirements for feats and spells?<br /> | Q: Do these extra subrace stats count for prerequirements for [[feats]] and spells?<br /> | ||
A: No they do not. Example: if you create a forest gnome (ESA +2 dex, -2 CON) with a DEX of 11, it will be a DEX of 13 in Layonara, but you will NOT be able to take the dodge feat, as the game still sees your DEX as 11. | A: No they do not. Example: if you create a forest [[gnome]] (ESA +2 dex, -2 CON) with a DEX of 11, it will be a DEX of 13 in Layonara, but you will NOT be able to take the dodge feat, as the game still sees your DEX as 11. | ||
Q: I am new to roleplaying, is there some kind of guide with hints and tips?<br /> | Q: I am new to roleplaying, is there some kind of guide with hints and tips?<br /> | ||
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A: Yes there are: | A: Yes there are: | ||
The Strength requirement from devastating critical was raised to 30. | The [[Strength]] requirement from devastating critical was raised to 30. | ||
The feats "Craft Wand", "Scribe scroll", and "Brew Potion" are not in use here though the mechanics will still allow you to take them. | The feats "Craft Wand", "Scribe scroll", and "Brew Potion" are not in use here though the mechanics will still allow you to take them. | ||
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A: Yes there are: | A: Yes there are: | ||
The skills that have little usage are the craft armor/arms skills. These can only be used for customization of the appearances of gear. If you don't find that useful enough to spend points on, there are other people who can do it for you. For a price of course. | The skills that have little usage are the craft armor/arms skills. These can only be used for [[customization]] of the appearances of gear. If you don't find that useful enough to spend points on, there are other people who can do it for you. For a price of course. | ||
The dialogue skills, such as Intimidate, Diplomacy, etc are RP only skills at the moment. But as always, being a roleplay server, taking one can help out on many quests that involve interactions with other NPCs. | The dialogue skills, such as Intimidate, Diplomacy, etc are RP only skills at the moment. But as always, being a roleplay server, taking one can help out on many quests that involve interactions with other NPCs. | ||
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Pickpocketing players is forbidden, but it can be used on NPCs on GM run events, so it might be worth putting points in. | Pickpocketing players is forbidden, but it can be used on NPCs on GM run events, so it might be worth putting points in. | ||
Appraise works off a modified system that also involves Intelligence and Charisma, so it has its uses when buying things from Merchants.<br /> | Appraise works off a modified system that also involves [[Intelligence]] and [[Charisma]], so it has its uses when buying things from Merchants.<br /> | ||
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Q: When can I use someone's name?<br /> | Q: When can I use someone's name?<br /> | ||
A: As soon as that person has introduced himself or somebody else introduces him/her. Remember that although pressing the "Tab" key makes people's names show up that that is purely something for you to recognize other people (in RL you'd recognize somebody's build and face but that doesn't work in NWN). Characters do not have large neon-signs above their heads showing their names. Same applies to monsters, they don't have neon signs above them either so don't assume that if a monster is called "Red light goblin" and it is used on a quest and you are on Alindor that is is an escaped red light goblin. | A: As soon as that person has introduced himself or somebody else introduces him/her. Remember that although pressing the "Tab" key makes people's names show up that that is purely something for you to recognize other people (in RL you'd recognize somebody's build and face but that doesn't work in NWN). Characters do not have large neon-signs above their heads showing their names. Same applies to monsters, they don't have neon signs above them either so don't assume that if a monster is called "Red [[light]] [[goblin]]" and it is used on a quest and you are on [[Alindor]] that is is an escaped red light goblin. | ||
Q: What does Out Of Character or OOC mean?<br /> | Q: What does Out Of Character or OOC mean?<br /> | ||
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Q: What are Tells?<br /> | Q: What are Tells?<br /> | ||
A: Tells are in-game messages you send to another prayer which can only be read by that player. They show up in green text. You can send a tell by typing: /tp "log-in-name-of-player-you-want-to-send-a-tell" type your message here OR /t "character-name-of-the-character-you-want-to-send-a-tell" type your message here You can also send a Tell by clicking on somebody's small picture. | A: Tells are in-game messages you send to another [[prayer]] which can only be read by that player. They show up in green text. You can send a tell by typing: /tp "log-in-name-of-player-you-want-to-send-a-tell" type your message here OR /t "character-name-of-the-character-you-want-to-send-a-tell" type your message here You can also send a Tell by clicking on somebody's small picture. | ||
Q: What is Party Chat?<br /> | Q: What is Party Chat?<br /> | ||
A: Party Chat is one of the other forms of communication in NWN. Everything your character says in the party chat channel is seen by all characters in your party. However, please bear in mind that if one party member is in another area, you should RP that he/she did not hear it as he/she is too far away. Please do not try to circumvent this by, for example, talking into a walkie-talkie-stone. Party chat can be seen by all players in your party, as well as by all GMs that are online. Party chat should be in-character talk, so please refrain from OOC talk. | A: Party Chat is one of the other forms of communication in NWN. Everything your character says in the party chat channel is seen by all characters in your party. However, please bear in mind that if one party member is in another area, you should RP that he/she did not hear it as he/she is too far away. Please do not try to circumvent this by, for example, talking into a walkie-talkie-[[stone]]. Party chat can be seen by all players in your party, as well as by all GMs that are online. Party chat should be in-character talk, so please refrain from OOC talk. | ||
Q: What is the DM channel?<br /> | Q: What is the DM channel?<br /> | ||
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Q: Does Full PVP mean that I can kill my party member?<br /> | Q: Does Full PVP mean that I can kill my party member?<br /> | ||
A: There are two answers to this question. The first being you are not allowed to intentionally kill another character. The second being that with Full PVP it is possible for you to kill a part member while under the effects of confusion or with an Area of Effect (AOE) Spell such as fireball. So take care with using AOE spells. | A: There are two answers to this question. The first being you are not allowed to intentionally kill another character. The second being that with Full PVP it is possible for you to kill a part member while under the effects of [[confusion]] or with an Area of Effect (AOE) Spell such as [[fireball]]. So take care with using AOE spells. | ||
Q: Do I have to manually save my character or is this done for me?<br /> | Q: Do I have to manually save my character or is this done for me?<br /> | ||
A: Your character is saved on our local servervault which is maintained by our GM Team. The only thing that you need to do to save your character is rest. Upon resting your character will be saved at that location along with all of his/her contents. Note: even if your rest-timer is not down to zero yet, your character is saved when pressing the rest key. | A: Your character is saved on our local servervault which is maintained by our GM Team. The only thing that you need to do to save your character is rest. Upon [[resting]] your character will be saved at that location along with all of his/her contents. Note: even if your rest-timer is not down to zero yet, your character is saved when pressing the rest key. | ||
Alternatively, you start with an item called 'Orb of Remembrance' using this item will also save your character. | Alternatively, you start with an item called 'Orb of Remembrance' using this item will also save your character. | ||
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A: It is good practice that at any time that you take money out of the bank, successfully craft something, get a DM quest reward or get a new item on your character you should rest to save that/those items. | A: It is good practice that at any time that you take money out of the bank, successfully craft something, get a DM quest reward or get a new item on your character you should rest to save that/those items. | ||
Q: After resting, I first heal all the way up to full health, then I get damaged! What's up with that?<br /> | Q: After resting, I first [[heal]] all the way up to full health, then I get damaged! What's up with that?<br /> | ||
A: When you rest you heal up a certain number of HP, which is your level, plus your CON bonus times your level. So if you're a lvl 10 with 0 CON bonus you heal 10 points. If you're level 10 with a CON bonus of 2, you heal 10 (from your level) plus 20 (2 times CON times 10) equals 30 hitpoints. | A: When you rest you heal up a certain number of HP, which is your level, plus your CON bonus times your level. So if you're a lvl 10 with 0 CON bonus you heal 10 points. If you're level 10 with a CON bonus of 2, you heal 10 (from your level) plus 20 (2 times CON times 10) equals 30 hitpoints. | ||
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A: Yes, the graves are saved on our persistent system and are not erased upon a server reset. | A: Yes, the graves are saved on our persistent system and are not erased upon a server reset. | ||
Q: How does the death system work?<br /> | Q: How does the [[death]] system work?<br /> | ||
A: Please refer to the detailed outline of the death system in the "Layonara Server" section of the forums. | A: Please refer to the detailed outline of the death system in the "Layonara Server" section of the forums. | ||
Q: What is a Soul Strand?<br /> | Q: What is a [[Soul Strand]]?<br /> | ||
A: Soul Strands are something insubstantial, but anchor your soul to the mortal plane. After losing your 10th Soul Strand you are permanently dead, and your soul has passed on. Starting from level 4, if your character dies, you have a 1% x your level chance for a Soul Strand to be cut (so a 4% chance at level 4, a 20% chance at lvl 20). These were formerly known as Death Tokens (DTs). | A: [[Soul Strands]] are something insubstantial, but anchor your soul to the mortal plane. After losing your 10th Soul Strand you are permanently dead, and your soul has passed on. Starting from level 4, if your character dies, you have a 1% x your level chance for a Soul Strand to be cut (so a 4% chance at level 4, a 20% chance at lvl 20). These were formerly known as Death Tokens (DTs). | ||
Q: Can I lose levels?<br /> | Q: Can I lose levels?<br /> | ||
A: You don't lose XP on death. However, you can lose XP using soulstones or casting raise dead or resurrection. Imprinting a soulstone costs 100XP, casting a raise dead/resurrection on somebody who does not have a soulstone costs (5,000/10,000 XP loss) | A: You don't lose XP on death. However, you can lose XP using soulstones or casting raise dead or [[resurrection]]. Imprinting a [[soulstone]] costs 100XP, casting a raise dead/resurrection on somebody who does not have a soulstone costs (5,000/10,000 XP loss) | ||
Q: What is a Gem of Remembrance?<br /> | Q: What is a Gem of Remembrance?<br /> | ||
A: You get this after passing through the statue when coming from the Dragon Dream. It is in your inventory and several scripts are triggered on your logging in if you have it in your inventory. It will also prevent your items from being stripped from you when passing through the statue on Memory Lane again should you ever find yourself again. | A: You get this after passing through the statue when coming from the [[Dragon]] Dream. It is in your inventory and several scripts are triggered on your logging in if you have it in your inventory. It will also prevent your items from being stripped from you when passing through the statue on Memory Lane again should you ever find yourself again. | ||
Q: Do I have to eat and drink?<br /> | Q: Do I have to eat and drink?<br /> | ||
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== Your Character, your Emote Wand and your Dicebag == | == Your Character, your Emote Wand and your Dicebag == | ||
Q: What's an Emote Wand?<br /> | Q: What's an [[Emote]] Wand?<br /> | ||
A: The Emote Wand is an item in your inventory. | A: The Emote Wand is an item in your inventory. | ||
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Q: What can I do with the Dicebag?<br /> | Q: What can I do with the Dicebag?<br /> | ||
A: You will need it to for example roll skill checks, ability checks, saves or just dice, just like in PnP games really. The first 5 options allow you to roll a certain dice, like a d4 or d20. Option 6, allows you to roll an ability check/save (Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Constitution, Wisdom, Charisma, Fortitude save, Reflex save, will save). Options 7-9 allow you to roll a skill check. | A: You will need it to for example roll skill checks, ability checks, saves or just dice, just like in PnP games really. The first 5 options allow you to roll a certain dice, like a d4 or d20. Option 6, allows you to roll an ability check/save (Strength, [[Dexterity]], Intelligence, [[Constitution]], [[Wisdom]], Charisma, [[Fortitude]] save, Reflex save, will save). Options 7-9 allow you to roll a skill check. | ||
Q: Why should I need to roll for anything?<br /> | Q: Why should I need to roll for anything?<br /> | ||
A: On DM run events, you character will often get requests from the DM to, for example, roll a Spot check. You then use the dicebag, select the appropriate option, in this example, the spot check. The skill you have in Spot will be added to what you roll, so if you have a ranger with a Spot skill of 9, and you roll a 13, your total will be 22. If this 22 then beats the difficulty the DM has set for it, the DM will let you know what exactly it is that you have spotted. Feel free to practice with the dice bag a bit, so you know what to do in the event that you join a DM run quest. | A: On DM run events, you character will often get requests from the DM to, for example, roll a Spot check. You then use the dicebag, select the appropriate option, in this example, the spot check. The skill you have in Spot will be added to what you roll, so if you have a [[ranger]] with a Spot skill of 9, and you roll a 13, your total will be 22. If this 22 then beats the difficulty the DM has set for it, the DM will let you know what exactly it is that you have spotted. Feel free to practice with the dice bag a bit, so you know what to do in the event that you join a DM run quest. | ||