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Kckckc: /* Mounts */

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 Remember your password!
-There is currently no password recovery mechanism.
+There is currently no password recovery mechanism unless you have an account linked with an email.
-If you do lose your password, you will need to contact [[Big Bad Waffle]] or Vildravn on the [https://discord.isleward.com/ Isleward Discord server].
+If you do lose your password without a linked account, you will need to contact [[Big Bad Waffle]] or Vildravn on the [https://discord.isleward.com/ Isleward Discord server].
 Only one account per IP is allowed to log in at the same time. If you are playing on a shared WiFi network and another device is already playing, you will be unable to log in.
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 Click <code>new</code> to start creating a character.
-First, you'll need to pick an unused valid name (3 to 12 characters and alphanumeric).
+First, you'll need to pick an unused valid name (3 to 12 characters and standard English letters).
 Then you'll choose a spirit.
 Spirits are similar to classes and races in other games.

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 * '''Recommended weapon:''' Spear or Dagger
 * '''Recommended off-hand item:''' Shields
 After clicking <code>create</code>, you will enter a short tutorial.
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 === Controls list ===
 {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
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 |-
 | P || Open/close passive tree window
 |-
 | Enter || Open/close chat<br>Send a message (if chat is open)
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 A common first goal is to reach max level.
-The primary way to gain XP is to kill enemies.
+The primary way to gain XP is to kill enemies and complete quests.
 If you hit an enemy before it dies, you will receive XP and loot for that kill.
 You don't need to get the last hit!
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 Of course, you should balance this with how quickly and safely you can kill different mobs.
-If you die, you will lose a percent of your current experience, but you'll never lose levels.
+If you die you will lose a percent of your current experience, but you'll never lose levels.  Dying while up to level results in no xp loss.
-Once you reach max level, you're free to die as much as you want.
+Once you reach max level, you're free to die as much as you want (unless you are in the hardcore league).
 Here are some recommendations for where to farm.
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 * Level 10-15: [[Fjolgard Sewers|Sewers]]
 * Level 15-20: [[Crystal Caves]] (be careful here, since the gas attacks can quickly deal lots of damage)
-[[Quest]]s are the other main source of [[experience]], so make sure to complete as many as you can.
+[[Quest]]s are the other main source of [[experience]] and good source of equipment, so make sure to complete as many as you can.
 Quests are available in many zones but not all of them.
 They give different amounts of experience based on their type and location.
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 === [[Mounts]] ===
-You will probably want a mount as soon as possible to get around faster.
+You will probably want a mount as soon as possible to get around faster. Some mounts are faster than others.
 Buying a mount will cost [[essence]] which is obtained from salvaging runes and trinkets.
 Mounts can be purchased from [[Alrik]] in [[Fjolgard]], which can be found by going up from the starting area and across the bridge which will load you into the Fjolgard map.
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 [[Fishing]] offers a small amount of XP (the amount depends on which zone you're in) and healing consumables.
-To fish, you need to be next to a school of fish and press <code>G</code> or <code>U</code>.
+To fish, you need to be next to a school of fish and press <code>U</code>.
-After waiting a few seconds, you will either catch nothing, a fish, or rarely a [[Cerulean Pearl]].
+After waiting a few seconds, you will either catch nothing, a fish, or rarely a [[Cerulean Pearl]] or other item.
 Cerulean Pearls are used to augment fishing rods to get better stats.
-If you don't have a fishing rod, you can buy the [[Flimsy Fishing Rod]] from the [[Hermit]].
+If you don't have a fishing rod, you can buy the [[Flimsy Fishing Rod]] from the [[Hermit]] or .
 The [[Fishing Tournament]] is a twice-daily event where players try to catch the largest fish using the provided fishing rod, which can't be augmented.

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 If you do lose your password, you will need to contact [[Big Bad Waffle]] or Vildravn on the [https://discord.isleward.com/ Isleward Discord server].
-If you are playing in a public area with a shared WiFi, and someone else is already playing Isleward, you will be prevented from joining because only one account is allowed per IP. To fix this you can contact [[Big Bad Waffle]] or Vildravn and have them remove the IP bar.
+Only one account per IP is allowed to log in at the same time. If you are playing on a shared WiFi network and another device is already playing, you will be unable to log in.
 {{Note|If your ISP blocks websocket access, try [https://play.isleward.com/?polling https://play.isleward.com/?polling]}}

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 There is currently no password recovery mechanism.
 If you do lose your password, you will need to contact [[Big Bad Waffle]] or Vildravn on the [https://discord.isleward.com/ Isleward Discord server].
 {{Note|If your ISP blocks websocket access, try [https://play.isleward.com/?polling https://play.isleward.com/?polling]}}

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 The essence from salvaging runes is useful for buying a [[mount]] or augmenting [[trinket]] slot items.
-=== Mounts ===
+=== [[Mounts]] ===
 You will probably want a mount as soon as possible to get around faster.

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+= Getting Started =
 <div style="float:right; margin-left:10px;"> __TOC__ </div>
-= Getting Started =
+Parts of the game are open-source, so some of the code and other assets can be found on the [https://gitlab.com/Isleward GitLab].
-Isleward is a multiplayer roguelike currently in development by [[Big Bad Waffle]]. The game is based around creating a character, exploring different islands, fighting [[monster|mobs]] (monsters), forming a party, and  spelunking and completing dungeons in search of treasure. Strengthening your character through looting better equipment and leveling up by gaining [[Experience Point|experience]] is also an integral part of the process!
+== Registering an account ==
-The game is open-source, and the code and other assets can be found on the [https://gitlab.com/Isleward Gitlab]. Thus, players can help spot bugs or even write mods to improve the game.
+Your account name and password should be kept private.
-== Registering an Account ==
+Remember your password!
-To make an account, navigate to [https://play.isleward.com https://play.isleward.com], enter a username and password and press <code>register</code>.
+There is currently no password recovery mechanism.
 {{Note|If your ISP blocks websocket access, try [https://play.isleward.com/?polling https://play.isleward.com/?polling]}}
-== [[Spirit]] ==
+== Creating a character ==
-The first step in creating a new character is choosing a "spirit". This is similar to a class or a race. As a general rule, focus on increasing your spirit's main stat (see below for ways to do this), as that is what your weapon's damage scales from.
+When you first make an account, your character list will be empty.
-<span style="color:#0000ff">'''[[Wizard|<span style="color:#0000ff">Owl</span>]]-''' The "mage" class</span>
+First, you'll need to pick an unused valid name (3 to 12 characters and alphanumeric).
 * '''Main stat:''' Intelligence
-* '''Recommended weapons:''' Wands or Staffs
+* '''Recommended weapon:''' Wand or Staff
-* '''Recommended off-hand items:''' Brittle Tomes or Ancient Tomes
+* '''Recommended off-hand items:''' Brittle Tome or Ancient Tome
-<span style="color:#ff0000">'''[[Warrior|<span style="color:#ff0000">Bear</span>]]-''' The "warrior" class</span>
+{{color|bear|'''[[Bear||{{color|bear|Bear}}]]:''' The "warrior" class}}
 * '''Main stat:''' Strength
-* '''Recommended weapons:''' Swords or Axes
+* '''Recommended weapons:''' Sword or Axe
 * '''Recommended off-hand items:''' Shields
-<span style="color:#00ff00">'''[[Rogue|<span style="color:#00ff00">Lynx</span>]]-''' The "rogue" class</span>
+{{color|lynx|'''[[Lynx||{{color|lynx|Lynx}}]]:''' The "rogue" class}}
 * '''Main stat:''' Dexterity
-* '''Recommended weapons:''' Spears or Daggers
+* '''Recommended weapon:''' Spear or Dagger
-* '''Recommended off-hand items:''' Shields
+* '''Recommended off-hand item:''' Shields
-You will also see a box with different [[Prophecy|prophecies]] on the right. [[Prophecy|Prophecies]] are special and permanent modifications to characters chosen at character creation. Choosing a prophecy isn't recommended for beginners; ignore them at first.
+After clicking <code>create</code>, you will enter a short tutorial.
 == Controls ==

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 * [[Estrid]] sells empty vials.
 * [[Thaumaturge Yala]] sells Akarei necklaces if you are honored with the Akarei. (Give her digested crystals that drop from Crystal Snails and Crystal Whelks to gain reputation with the Akarei)
-* The [[Gaekatla Priest]] sells Gaekatla gear, but you must have a certain reputation with Gaekatla to buy gear from him. (Gain reputation with Gaekatla by killing monsters in the Estuary)
+* The [[Gaekatla Priest]] sells Gaekatla gear, but you must have a certain reputation with Gaekatla to buy gear from him. (Gain reputation with Gaekatla by killing monsters in the Estuary or the Temple)
 Additionally, you can sell anything to any one of the vendors, and buy the sold item back if you change your mind or accidentally sold something.

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 | 1, 2, 3, 4 || Use [[Rune|abilities]] from your [[Rune]]s
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-| G or U || [[Fishing]]<br>[[Gathering]]
+| U || [[Fishing]]<br>[[Gathering]]
 |-
 | I || Open/close inventory

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 == Choosing the right gear ==
-As a rule of thumb, gear and runes of higher [[rarity]] are generally better. When deciding between two pieces of gear, take note of your spirit's main stat (intellect, dexterity or strength), and other stats you may find yourself needing. For example, if you find yourself dying too often, you might want to prioritize vitality, resistance, armor, dodge chance or HP regen. If you find yourself running out of mana, you may want to prioritize max mana or mana regen. To compare the stats of a piece of equipment with your currently equipped piece of gear of the same slot, hover over the piece of equipment and press <code>shift</code>.
+As a rule of thumb, gear and runes of higher [https://wiki.isleward.com/Loot rarity] are generally better. When deciding between two pieces of gear, take note of your spirit's main stat (intellect, dexterity or strength), and other stats you may find yourself needing. For example, if you find yourself dying too often, you might want to prioritize vitality, resistance, armor, dodge chance or HP regen. If you find yourself running out of mana, you may want to prioritize max mana or mana regen. To compare the stats of a piece of equipment with your currently equipped piece of gear of the same slot, hover over the piece of equipment and press <code>shift</code>.
 Generally use runes that scale with your character's main stat (int, dex, str). This will allow you to increase your general damage output. You can find out which runes scale with what stat at the [[runes]] page.