When creating a character, you have a choice between male or female, as well as a number of different clothing styles, avatar pictures, hair styles and character faces. Choose wisely, because many of these choices cannot be changed in the game without special items.

Selecting a Character

Once you've created a character, you can select them from the menu listed above to start the game. Each character will have a listing for its Name, Class and Level on the right side of the screen. From this menu, you can also delete a character or create a new one.

Game UI

1) Player Status Window- Displays Player Name, Player Level, Current HP, Current MP, and Current Rage
2) Target Window- Displays the Name, Level, Current HP, Current MP, and Current Rage of the Enemy or Ally
3) Player Name- The name of every player and NPC in the game is displayed above their heads, and sometimes a mood or title is listed above their heads as well.
4) Radar Display- Shows NPC locations, shop names, current location, quest and quest reward locations, coordinates, and trade skill resource locations.
5) Hotkey Bar- This is where you can assign your abilities to keys F1 through F10 for quick and easy access. You can place trade, life, or transport skills, as well as class-based attack abilities. If desired, you can also place items on the Hotkey Bar.
6) Function Buttons- (L to R) Character Info, Skills, Pet Info, Quest Log, Trade, Inventory, Friend List, Team Info, Guild Info, System Settings
7) Chat Log- This is where you can view all of the conversations in which you have been involved. Anything you say in the game will be displayed in this box. You will also receive quest and event information here, so make sure you pay attention!

Item Inventory (Shortcut: A)

The Item Inventory Window displays all the items held by your character. Your items are classified in the Item Inventory Window in three tabs: Item, Stuff and Quest. The "Item" tab contains your consumables, weapons and armor. The "Stuff" tab contains your life skill-related items including gems, herbs and cooking materials. The "Quest" tab contains all of your items that are related to quests that you're currently engaged in.

Equipment Inventory (Shortcut: C)

The Equipment Inventory Window displays all the items that are currently equipped by your character. You can only put on one single item per equipment slot. Place the cursor over an item to see the detailed description of each equipment item.

Character Stats (Shortcut: C)

The Character Stats Window displays all of the stats for your character. When you level up, ability points may be granted to your character. Raise your character's attributes by pressing the buttons with plus signs next to the desired attributes. Distribute your attribute points wisely as each class requires a different attribute focus!

HP: A character will die if the HP level reaches 0. HP is decreased if a character is attacked or performs a particular skill that uses HP. If a character's HP drops down to a certain level, the HP meter will start to blink.

MP: Mana Points. Mana is required to perform various skills and spells.

Max HP: It's the maximum amount of Health Points a character can have. Max HP increases either after leveling up or adding a stat point to Stamina. The amount of growth depends on the class and the skills that come with it.

Max MP: It's the maximum amount of Mana Points a character can have. Max MP increases either after leveling up or adding a stat point to Willpower. The amount of growth depends on the class and the skills that come with it.

STR (Strength): Affects physical attack damage.

INT (Intelligence): Affects spirit attack damage.

STA (Stamina): Affects the physical defense and Max HP of the character.

WPO (Willpower): Affects the spirit defense and Max MP of the character.

AGI (Agility): Affects the player's chance to hit, chance to dodge and chance to have a critical hit.

Skill List(Shortcut: S)

The Skill List Window displays the skills that a character possesses. Place the cursor over a skill to see a detailed description of each skill. A non-passive skill can be placed in the quick slots for quick access. Skills are broken up into 3 tabs: Normal, Class, and Life. Normal skills are basic functions like attacking, summoning a pet, or using your mount. Class skills are skills that are given to you based on which class you choose to align yourself with. Life skills are skills bestowed upon you based on which professions you've chosen for your character, like Mining, Cooking or Sewing.

The First 9 Levels

Now that you're in the game, speak to Master Zhao (160,157) to first complete your entrance quest "Speak to Master Zhao" and then to get your first real quest named, "First Weapon."

You'll notice that when you accept the quest, your log will begin to flash, alerting you of your newly acquired quest. Click on the log and then click on the specific quest to see what your objective is. For this particular quest, you're supposed to go to Warrior Po (217,134) to select a weapon. You can find him either by clicking on the coordinates in blue in the Quest window or by opening the Path Finding window (click the Path Finding button at the bottom of the minimap), selecting his name, and clicking Go. Either way, your character will automatically run to find Warrior Po.

Your next quest will be assigned by Warrior Po (217,134); it will be labeled "Restaurant Delivery." He needs you to deliver kitchenware to Soaring Du (110,159). If you access your inventory (press "a" on your keyboard or use the Inventory button in the lower right corner) you'll notice that you have a Quest items tab. If you look in that section you'll see the kitchenware that Warrior Po (217,134) gave you.

Your next quest will be given by Soaring Du(110,159), and it is your introduction to Life Skills. Once you accept, open your skills menu (press "s" or press the Skills button in the lower left of the screen) and select the "Life" tab to view your current Life Skills.

You should only have "Cooking" available, so click the "Make" button to view the list of food you are able to prepare. For most recipes, there are set ingredients that are required in order for you to make them. In this case, the steamed bread necessary for the quest doesn't require any ingredients. Create the bread to complete the quest!

.Your next quest is assigned by Soaring Du(110,159), and it's called "Medicine." He wants you to go talk to Pharmacist Sanchi Lu(103,132). The pharmacist will give you a healing item when you talk to him. You can return to the pharmacist whenever you need to purchase healing aids.

Your next quest is assigned by Pharmacist Sanchi Lu(103,132), and it's called "1st Recommendation." He wants you to go back to Master Zhao(160,157) to receive your first recommendation notice. With these notices, you're able to acquire new attack skills to use in combat. Each time you get a new notice, open your inventory (a) and select the "Quest" tab. Under that tab, you'll see the notices you've accrued, and upon inspection of the notices, you'll find that they each have coordinates listed for trainers that will give you new skills.

After you choose your new skill, return to Master Zhao(160,157) to receive your next quest entitled, "New Friends." He will send you to Dragon Chien(145,139), who will give you a very brief quiz that you must answer correctly. Once you complete this, you can return to Master Zhao (160,157) for another recommendation notice!

After you choose your next skill from the notice, return to Master Zhao(160,157) to receive the quest, "Assist Mr. Sun." Travel to Mr. Sun (173,146) and he will give you fireworks to detonate in town. Go to the target location, open up your inventory (a), and activate the "Signal Fireworks" to complete the quest.

Upon returning to Mr. Sun (173,146) from quest completion, you will be sent to Master Zhao(160,157) to receive your third recommendation notice for a new skill!

After you choose your third skill, return to Master Zhao(160,157) to receive your first combat-oriented quest called, "First Fight." You are given the task of killing 8 Flatlands White Apes in the Wild Plains, to the west of Da Li. If you press your TAB key, you will be given a map of your current area. Left-click the name "Wild Plains" on the left side of the Da Li map to make your way towards the exit to Wild Plains. You'll also notice that if you're not in the same zone as your quest objective, you do not have the ability to use the path finding function. Once you arrive in Wild Plains, you will notice the Flatland White Apes are in your immediate vicinity. Make sure your weapon is equipped and when you're ready, left-click on the enemy you'd like to attack.

After slaying 8 Flatland White Apes, return to Master Zhao(160,157) to receive your reward and your next quest, "First Pet."