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	A similar function is available for easily talking with everyone in your fellowship, regardless of distance. Use the "Talk to Fellows" option.		A similar function is available for easily talking with everyone in your fellowship, regardless of distance. Use the "Talk to Fellows" option.
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	<i>For more information on communication in Asheron's Call, see: [[Communication Essentials\|<font color=#FFFFCC>Communication Essentials</font>]]</i>.		<i>For more information on communication in Asheron's Call, see: [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Call Handbook/Communication Essentials\|<font color=#FFFFCC>Communication Essentials</font>]]</i>.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>2. The Friends List</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>2. The Friends List</b></font><br></div>
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	If you prefer to explore for yourself, try one of the portals by the side of the road leading out of town -- though be sure to take precautions before stepping into the unknown!		If you prefer to explore for yourself, try one of the portals by the side of the road leading out of town -- though be sure to take precautions before stepping into the unknown!
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	<i>For information on Dereth's creatures, see [[Zone Bestiary\|<font color=#FFFFCC>the Bestiary</font>]]</i>.		<i>For information on Dereth's creatures, see [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Call Handbook/Bestiary\|<font color=#FFFFCC>the Bestiary</font>]]</i>.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>6. Creating and Improving Your Character</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>6. Creating and Improving Your Character</b></font><br></div>
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	Some kinds of armor cover multiple body areas. A chainmail shirt, for instance, covers chest, abdomen, and upper arms, and will armor each of these body areas at the same armor value. If you try to equip your character with a given piece of armor and a circle crossed by a diagonal line appears, you'll need to remove some clothing or armor on the corresponding body region. For instance, you must remove sleeves before you try to use pauldrons or the aforementioned chainmail shirt.		Some kinds of armor cover multiple body areas. A chainmail shirt, for instance, covers chest, abdomen, and upper arms, and will armor each of these body areas at the same armor value. If you try to equip your character with a given piece of armor and a circle crossed by a diagonal line appears, you'll need to remove some clothing or armor on the corresponding body region. For instance, you must remove sleeves before you try to use pauldrons or the aforementioned chainmail shirt.
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	<i>For more information, check out the article: [[The Way of Steel: Armor\|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Way of Steel: Armor</font>]].</i>		<i>For more information, check out the article: [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Call Handbook/The Way of Steel: Armor\|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Way of Steel: Armor</font>]].</i>
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>8. Magical Weapons and Armor</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>8. Magical Weapons and Armor</b></font><br></div>
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	If a magical weapon or piece of armor has spell effects, they are automatically activated when you wield or don the item, provided your character's Arcane Lore skill equals or exceeds the item's spellcraft score. A magic item may also have a heritage-group or allegiance-rank requirement, meaning that to use the item's magic, you need to be a member of a certain race or have a band of followers that is sufficiently large (see [[The Allegiance Primer\|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Allegiance Primer</font>]] for more on allegiance rank). The spell effects of weapons and armor continuously drain mana, so you may want to keep a special sword or piece of armor in inventory and only equip yourself with it during a major battle. You may find it handy to keep special magic items and armor in your hotkey slots (located on the bottom right side of the screen) for instant use.		If a magical weapon or piece of armor has spell effects, they are automatically activated when you wield or don the item, provided your character's Arcane Lore skill equals or exceeds the item's spellcraft score. A magic item may also have a heritage-group or allegiance-rank requirement, meaning that to use the item's magic, you need to be a member of a certain race or have a band of followers that is sufficiently large (see [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Call Handbook/The Allegiance Primer\|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Allegiance Primer</font>]] for more on allegiance rank). The spell effects of weapons and armor continuously drain mana, so you may want to keep a special sword or piece of armor in inventory and only equip yourself with it during a major battle. You may find it handy to keep special magic items and armor in your hotkey slots (located on the bottom right side of the screen) for instant use.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>9. Other Magic Items</b></font><br>		<font color=FFFFF><b>9. Other Magic Items</b></font><br>
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	Trading with other players is your best method of gaining the most valuable and unique items. Players can access the Trade Initiation in their Social Systems panel to begin a trade.		Trading with other players is your best method of gaining the most valuable and unique items. Players can access the Trade Initiation in their Social Systems panel to begin a trade.
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	<i>For more information on the precise rules and restrictions of this tool, be sure to read: [[Details of Secure Trade\|<font color=#FFFFCC>Details of Secure Trade</font>]]</i>.		<i>For more information on the precise rules and restrictions of this tool, be sure to read: [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Call Handbook/Details of Secure Trade\|<font color=#FFFFCC>Details of Secure Trade</font>]]</i>.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>12. Fellowships</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>12. Fellowships</b></font><br></div>
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	We advise and encourage players to form fellowships to accomplish their goals. Experience points gained by the fellowship are divided among members based on their levels, which benefits everyone in the long run, ensuring that healers, for instance, get the experience they deserve for assisting the fighters who actually slay the monsters. Often in your adventures, you will need people with skills you do not possess; thus, fellowships are especially effective if they hold a balance of warriors, magicians, healers, and rogues. Fellowships can be created and joined without cost, and last only for a single gaming session. Consult the in-game help (click the ? icon) for information on how to form a fellowship.		We advise and encourage players to form fellowships to accomplish their goals. Experience points gained by the fellowship are divided among members based on their levels, which benefits everyone in the long run, ensuring that healers, for instance, get the experience they deserve for assisting the fighters who actually slay the monsters. Often in your adventures, you will need people with skills you do not possess; thus, fellowships are especially effective if they hold a balance of warriors, magicians, healers, and rogues. Fellowships can be created and joined without cost, and last only for a single gaming session. Consult the in-game help (click the ? icon) for information on how to form a fellowship.
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	<i>For more information on Fellowships, see the article [[Coordinating a Fellowship~~#Microsoft Zone Article~~\|<font color=#FFFFCC>Coordinating a Fellowship</font>]]</i>.		<i>For more information on Fellowships, see the article [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Call Handbook/Coordinating a Fellowship\|<font color=#FFFFCC>Coordinating a Fellowship</font>]]</i>.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>13. Allegiances</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>13. Allegiances</b></font><br></div>
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	Sooner or later, you'll want to enter an allegiance. As a new player, you don't have much to lose by swearing to someone more powerful -- just make sure you get the help and direction you deserve, because your fealty is valuable! Before choosing a patron, you'll want to make sure that he or she agrees to give you gifts and assistance on an ongoing basis, but don't get hung up on small details. Remember that if things don't work out, you can always break your allegiance and take your services elsewhere. Consult the in-game help (click the ? icon) for information on how to form an allegiance.		Sooner or later, you'll want to enter an allegiance. As a new player, you don't have much to lose by swearing to someone more powerful -- just make sure you get the help and direction you deserve, because your fealty is valuable! Before choosing a patron, you'll want to make sure that he or she agrees to give you gifts and assistance on an ongoing basis, but don't get hung up on small details. Remember that if things don't work out, you can always break your allegiance and take your services elsewhere. Consult the in-game help (click the ? icon) for information on how to form an allegiance.
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	<i>For more information on the allegiance system, see the article [[The Allegiance Primer\|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Allegiance Primer</font>]], which you'll find in the Allegiance Hall in the table of contents on any main Asheron's Call page.</i></div>		<i>For more information on the allegiance system, see the article [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Call Handbook/The Allegiance Primer\|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Allegiance Primer</font>]], which you'll find in the Allegiance Hall in the table of contents on any main Asheron's Call page.</i></div>
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	We advise and encourage players to form fellowships to accomplish their goals. Experience points gained by the fellowship are divided among members based on their levels, which benefits everyone in the long run, ensuring that healers, for instance, get the experience they deserve for assisting the fighters who actually slay the monsters. Often in your adventures, you will need people with skills you do not possess; thus, fellowships are especially effective if they hold a balance of warriors, magicians, healers, and rogues. Fellowships can be created and joined without cost, and last only for a single gaming session. Consult the in-game help (click the ? icon) for information on how to form a fellowship.		We advise and encourage players to form fellowships to accomplish their goals. Experience points gained by the fellowship are divided among members based on their levels, which benefits everyone in the long run, ensuring that healers, for instance, get the experience they deserve for assisting the fighters who actually slay the monsters. Often in your adventures, you will need people with skills you do not possess; thus, fellowships are especially effective if they hold a balance of warriors, magicians, healers, and rogues. Fellowships can be created and joined without cost, and last only for a single gaming session. Consult the in-game help (click the ? icon) for information on how to form a fellowship.
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	<i>For more information on Fellowships, see the article [[Coordinating a Fellowship\|<font color=#FFFFCC>Coordinating a Fellowship</font>]]</i>.		<i>For more information on Fellowships, see the article [[Coordinating a Fellowship#Microsoft Zone Article\|<font color=#FFFFCC>Coordinating a Fellowship</font>]]</i>.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>13. Allegiances</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>13. Allegiances</b></font><br></div>

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	<font color=FFFFF><b>2. The Friends List</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>2. The Friends List</b></font><br></div>
	[[File:scout2.jpg\|left]]		[[File:pic scout2.jpg\|left]]
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	You can determine whether your friends (or foes) are currently in the world with you by using the /friends command. Before you can make use of this handy tool, though, you need to designate some friends (up to a maximum of 20). In the chat window, type <i>/friends</i> add <name>, where <name> is the name of a character that you type: for example, <i>/friends</i> add <i>Boffin</i>. Then hit RETURN to add your friend to the list. Each of your characters has its own friends list. Friends lists are stored with your character information on our servers, so if you have to reinstall Asheron's Call or play the game on a separate computer, you'll still be able to access them.		You can determine whether your friends (or foes) are currently in the world with you by using the /friends command. Before you can make use of this handy tool, though, you need to designate some friends (up to a maximum of 20). In the chat window, type <i>/friends</i> add <name>, where <name> is the name of a character that you type: for example, <i>/friends</i> add <i>Boffin</i>. Then hit RETURN to add your friend to the list. Each of your characters has its own friends list. Friends lists are stored with your character information on our servers, so if you have to reinstall Asheron's Call or play the game on a separate computer, you'll still be able to access them.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>4. Getting Around</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>4. Getting Around</b></font><br></div>
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	By default, your character always runs when you use the arrow keys. To slow to a dignified walk, hold down the SHIFT key while pressing the arrow keys. If you'd rather walk by default and use the SHIFT key to run, click the Options button (the triangular button with the check marks on it) and unselect "Run as Default Movement" from the Character tab.		By default, your character always runs when you use the arrow keys. To slow to a dignified walk, hold down the SHIFT key while pressing the arrow keys. If you'd rather walk by default and use the SHIFT key to run, click the Options button (the triangular button with the check marks on it) and unselect "Run as Default Movement" from the Character tab.

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	<font color=FFFFF><b>1. Communication Reminders</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>1. Communication Reminders</b></font><br></div>
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	To talk to everyone within earshot, click the chat box under the view window or just hit the RETURN key. A cursor will appear. Type whatever you wish, then send your message by hitting the RETURN key. Your words will be displayed to anyone who appears on your compass.		To talk to everyone within earshot, click the chat box under the view window or just hit the RETURN key. A cursor will appear. Type whatever you wish, then send your message by hitting the RETURN key. Your words will be displayed to anyone who appears on your compass.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>2. The Friends List</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>2. The Friends List</b></font><br></div>
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	You can determine whether your friends (or foes) are currently in the world with you by using the /friends command. Before you can make use of this handy tool, though, you need to designate some friends (up to a maximum of 20). In the chat window, type <i>/friends</i> add <name>, where <name> is the name of a character that you type: for example, <i>/friends</i> add <i>Boffin</i>. Then hit RETURN to add your friend to the list. Each of your characters has its own friends list. Friends lists are stored with your character information on our servers, so if you have to reinstall Asheron's Call or play the game on a separate computer, you'll still be able to access them.		You can determine whether your friends (or foes) are currently in the world with you by using the /friends command. Before you can make use of this handy tool, though, you need to designate some friends (up to a maximum of 20). In the chat window, type <i>/friends</i> add <name>, where <name> is the name of a character that you type: for example, <i>/friends</i> add <i>Boffin</i>. Then hit RETURN to add your friend to the list. Each of your characters has its own friends list. Friends lists are stored with your character information on our servers, so if you have to reinstall Asheron's Call or play the game on a separate computer, you'll still be able to access them.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>3. Preparing for Adventure</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>3. Preparing for Adventure</b></font><br></div>
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	Enter the "training hall" near the site where you first appeared in the world. In the hall, double-click each signpost to bring up the sign's text in your right-hand frame. The training hall will show you how to move, attack enemies, use items, interact with vendors, and, if applicable, cast spells.		Enter the "training hall" near the site where you first appeared in the world. In the hall, double-click each signpost to bring up the sign's text in your right-hand frame. The training hall will show you how to move, attack enemies, use items, interact with vendors, and, if applicable, cast spells.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>4. Getting Around</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>4. Getting Around</b></font><br></div>
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	By default, your character always runs when you use the arrow keys. To slow to a dignified walk, hold down the SHIFT key while pressing the arrow keys. If you'd rather walk by default and use the SHIFT key to run, click the Options button (the triangular button with the check marks on it) and unselect "Run as Default Movement" from the Character tab.		By default, your character always runs when you use the arrow keys. To slow to a dignified walk, hold down the SHIFT key while pressing the arrow keys. If you'd rather walk by default and use the SHIFT key to run, click the Options button (the triangular button with the check marks on it) and unselect "Run as Default Movement" from the Character tab.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>5. Looking for a Fight</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>5. Looking for a Fight</b></font><br></div>
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	Dereth is swarming with nasty creatures. Close to your starting town you'll encounter the tamer scavengers and hatchlings, but the farther away you roam, the stronger your foes become. Ridding the countryside of the feebler monsters near town might make a good first adventure, or better yet, enter the training hall. In any case, try to find some allies to join before fighting anything for the first time!		Dereth is swarming with nasty creatures. Close to your starting town you'll encounter the tamer scavengers and hatchlings, but the farther away you roam, the stronger your foes become. Ridding the countryside of the feebler monsters near town might make a good first adventure, or better yet, enter the training hall. In any case, try to find some allies to join before fighting anything for the first time!
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>6. Creating and Improving Your Character</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>6. Creating and Improving Your Character</b></font><br></div>
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	As you fight and quest, you will gain experience and grow as an adventurer. Practicing rigorously will improve many skills, but mainly you'll advance your skills by spending experience points on them or on your base attributes, which each affect the scores of a wide range of skills. Unlike many traditional role-playing game systems, Asheron's Call permits you to fully customize your character, pinpointing exactly those traits you want to improve. Furthermore, you don't need to see a teacher or gain a level before you can advance. Just click the Skills & Attributes button (the one with the flexed arm), and on the list that comes up, choose the attribute or skill on which to spend your experience points.		As you fight and quest, you will gain experience and grow as an adventurer. Practicing rigorously will improve many skills, but mainly you'll advance your skills by spending experience points on them or on your base attributes, which each affect the scores of a wide range of skills. Unlike many traditional role-playing game systems, Asheron's Call permits you to fully customize your character, pinpointing exactly those traits you want to improve. Furthermore, you don't need to see a teacher or gain a level before you can advance. Just click the Skills & Attributes button (the one with the flexed arm), and on the list that comes up, choose the attribute or skill on which to spend your experience points.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>7. How Armor Works</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>7. How Armor Works</b></font><br></div>
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	Armor does not decrease the probability that you'll be hit; it decreases the damage a given body part sustains. To get better at dodging attacks, improve your Melee Defense and Missile Defense skills.		Armor does not decrease the probability that you'll be hit; it decreases the damage a given body part sustains. To get better at dodging attacks, improve your Melee Defense and Missile Defense skills.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>10. Recharging Magic Items with Mana Stones</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>10. Recharging Magic Items with Mana Stones</b></font><br></div>
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	You recharge a magic item with a Mana Stone, a device you can purchase from most magic vendors. Regular, Lesser, and Greater stones all have the same function -- the name refers to the relative quantity of mana the stone can hold.		You recharge a magic item with a Mana Stone, a device you can purchase from most magic vendors. Regular, Lesser, and Greater stones all have the same function -- the name refers to the relative quantity of mana the stone can hold.
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	<font color=FFFFF><b>13. Allegiances</b></font><br></div>		<font color=FFFFF><b>13. Allegiances</b></font><br></div>
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	Sooner or later, you'll want to enter an allegiance. As a new player, you don't have much to lose by swearing to someone more powerful -- just make sure you get the help and direction you deserve, because your fealty is valuable! Before choosing a patron, you'll want to make sure that he or she agrees to give you gifts and assistance on an ongoing basis, but don't get hung up on small details. Remember that if things don't work out, you can always break your allegiance and take your services elsewhere. Consult the in-game help (click the ? icon) for information on how to form an allegiance.		Sooner or later, you'll want to enter an allegiance. As a new player, you don't have much to lose by swearing to someone more powerful -- just make sure you get the help and direction you deserve, because your fealty is valuable! Before choosing a patron, you'll want to make sure that he or she agrees to give you gifts and assistance on an ongoing basis, but don't get hung up on small details. Remember that if things don't work out, you can always break your allegiance and take your services elsewhere. Consult the in-game help (click the ? icon) for information on how to form an allegiance.