GreytideSkye: /* Intents */

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Intents

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	=== [[Intent]]s ===		=== [[Intent]]s ===
	{{~~NeedsRevision~~\|This has been woefully out of date ever since TG removed intents back in what, 2020?}}		{{Needsrevision\|reason=This has been woefully out of date ever since TG removed intents back in what, 2020?\|priority=really just remove it}}

	The intent selector has four modes: '''Help''', '''Disarm''', '''Grab''', and '''Harm'''.		The intent selector has four modes: '''Help''', '''Disarm''', '''Grab''', and '''Harm'''.

GreytideSkye: /* Gameplay Concepts */

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Gameplay Concepts

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	=== [[Intent]]s ===		=== [[Intent]]s ===
			{{NeedsRevision\|This has been woefully out of date ever since TG removed intents back in what, 2020?}}

	The intent selector has four modes: '''Help''', '''Disarm''', '''Grab''', and '''Harm'''.		The intent selector has four modes: '''Help''', '''Disarm''', '''Grab''', and '''Harm'''.

Moonridden: Various cleanups, removal of other servers mentioned erroneously.

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Various cleanups, removal of other servers mentioned erroneously.

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	Carefully read our Community Rules here [Required]: https://discord.com/channels/596783386295795713/730857839374893123/730857971537674281		Carefully read our Community Rules here [Required]: https://discord.com/channels/596783386295795713/730857839374893123/730857971537674281
	Quickly review over our Server Rules here [Recommended]:: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pHO-LteTUxH6GdSxuhaMJDQrTIWUa-Wj8r_lwBzWmIw/edit?usp=sharing ~~- The idea is to get a basic overview of what is and what is not allowed.~~		Quickly review over our Server Rules here [Recommended]:: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pHO-LteTUxH6GdSxuhaMJDQrTIWUa-Wj8r_lwBzWmIw/edit?usp=sharing
	~~Lightly read through our Guiding Principles here [Required]: https://Nova Sector13.tk/wiki/index.php/Guiding_Principles~~
	~~Read our ERP Policy [Required]:~~


	Nova Sector specifically is a furry-run and owned server, centered heavily around the roleplay aspects of the game, including ERP, the unspeakable taboo. Being significantly more focused on scene creation rather than the simple mechanical complexity of the game, this server tends to lean towards the more maturity-oriented and story-driven sessions, with tidbits of fun sprinkled in.		Nova Sector specifically is a furry-run and owned server, centered heavily around the roleplay aspects of the game, including ERP, the unspeakable taboo. Being significantly more focused on scene creation rather than the simple mechanical complexity of the game, this server tends to lean towards the more maturity-oriented and story-driven sessions, with tidbits of fun sprinkled in.
			= Before Playing =

	~~= Before Playing =~~		'''It's important to [[Rules\|Read the Server Rules]] before connecting for the first time. You must remain in the discord with valid Crew status to play on Nova Sector.'''

	~~'''It's important to [https://Nova Sector13.tk/wiki/index.php/Rules read the rules] before connecting for the first time.'''~~ Some common new player mistakes to avoid include:		Some common new player mistakes to avoid include:

	* Being violent towards other crew members without any reason. Even as a freshly-rolled antagonist, kicking the shit out of someone you see on sight as a brand new player is a surefire way to get yourself bonked. Generally speaking, keep your head down and hands to yourself.		* Being violent towards other crew members without any reason. Even as a freshly-rolled antagonist, kicking the shit out of someone you see on sight as a brand new player is a surefire way to get yourself bonked. Generally speaking, keep your head down and hands to yourself.
	* Asking questions in [[Terminology\|OOC]] (out-of-character) chat that are directly related to anything happening in the round. For example, "Why did I just get killed by the clown?". It's okay to discuss this in [[Terminology#Deadchat\|deadchat]] or after the round is over. These questions are also alright if asked in [[Terminology#Adminhelp.2FAhelp\|adminhelps]] (press F1).		* Asking questions in [[Terminology\|OOC]] (out-of-character) chat that are directly related to anything happening in the round. For example, "Why did I just get killed by the clown?". It's okay to discuss this in [[Terminology#Deadchat\|deadchat]] or after the round is over. These questions are also alright if asked in [[Terminology#Adminhelp.2FAhelp\|adminhelps]] (press F1). Please do not be afraid to reach out to us, we are here to help.
	* Not following the name format of "Firstname Lastname" when creating a [[Guide to races#Humans\|human]] character. Other races such as [[Lizardperson\|lizards]], [[Plasmaman\|plasmamen]], [[ethereals]] and [[mothpeople]] have their own naming conventions. [[Mime]]s and [[clown]]s are other exceptions.		* Not following the name format of "Firstname Lastname" when creating a [[Guide to races#Humans\|human]] character. Other races such as [[Lizardperson\|lizards]], [[Plasmaman\|plasmamen]], [[ethereals]] and [[mothpeople]] have their own naming conventions. [[Mime]]s and [[clown]]s are other exceptions.

	The admin team generally tries to give players benefit of the doubt, so it's okay to mess up. As long as you're polite and willing to learn from your mistakes, you won't be in trouble. You can press F1/the [[Terminology#Adminhelp.2FAhelp\|adminhelp]] button at any time to send a message directly to the admin team if you have any questions.		The admin team generally tries to give players benefit of the doubt, so it's okay to mess up. As long as you're polite and willing to learn from your mistakes, you won't be in trouble. You can press F1/the [[Terminology#Adminhelp.2FAhelp\|adminhelp]] button at any time to send a message directly to the admin team if you have any questions.
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	[[File:Newplayeroptions.png\|left\|thumb\|The New Player Options menu]] Once you've connected to a server, you'll be greeted by a small popup window labelled '''New Player Options'''.		[[File:Newplayeroptions.png\|left\|thumb\|The New Player Options menu]] Once you've connected to a server, you'll be greeted by a small popup window labelled '''New Player Options'''.

	If this is your first time playing on ~~BeeStation~~, you'll need to create a character. Click on the '''Setup Character''' button, and the character creation menu will open.		If this is your first time playing on Nova Sector, you'll need to create a character. Click on the '''Setup Character''' button, and the character creation menu will open.

			If you have characters from other TGCode downstream servers, you can Export Preferences from that server and [https://discord.com/channels/1171566433923239977/1173325576027787374 Open a Staff Ticket on the Discord] to have them imported.

	[[File:Starter.PNG\|thumb\|The character setup screen]]		[[File:Starter.PNG\|thumb\|The character setup screen]]
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	~~Once you've finished editing your appearance, be sure~~ to ~~press~~ the '''~~Save Setup~~''' ~~button~~ at the ~~bottom~~ of the ~~window~~. Next, press the '''Set Occupation Preferences''' button.
			Updates to the Character Preferences Panel '''save automatically''', except at the very beginning (first few seconds) and last minute of the shift. Next, press the '''Set Occupation Preferences''' button.


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	Now that you've created your character, you're ready to join the game. (You may want to continue to read the guide before jumping in.)		Now that you've created your character, you're ready to join the game. (You may want to continue to read the guide before jumping in.)

	There's two possible menus here - the lobby screen will either display a list that has '''Join Game!''' or a '''Ready'''/'''Not Ready''' toggle.		There's two possible menus here - the lobby screen will either display a list that has '''Join Game''' or a '''Ready'''/'''Not Ready''' toggle.

	[[File:Tut2.png\|thumb\|The choose profession window]] <div style="text-align: center;">If the window says '''Join Game!''', there's currently a round going on. This is most likely what you'll see.		[[File:Tut2.png\|thumb\|The choose profession window]] <div style="text-align: center;">If the window says '''Join Game!''', there's currently a round going on. This is most likely what you'll see.
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	[[File:Tutorial_tabs.png\|left\|thumb\|Status tab]]		[[File:Tutorial_tabs.png\|left\|thumb\|Status tab]]

	Before you do anything else, take a look at the top right of the game window. You'll see some tabs labelled '''Status''', '''Lobby''', '''Admin''', '''IC''', '''OOC''', '''Object''', and '''Preferences'''. The most important tabs are the Status and Admin tabs. If you're using internals (an oxygen tank and mask), the Status tab tells you the remaining air pressure - useful for avoiding death by suffocation. The Admin tab contains the '''Adminhelp''' button, used to contact admins directly if you have a question or believe someone is breaking the rules.		Before you do anything else, take a look at the top right of the game window. You'll see some tabs labelled '''Status''', '''Lobby''', '''Admin''', '''IC''', '''OOC''', '''Object''', and '''Preferences'''. The most important tabs are the Status and Admin tabs. If you're using internals (an oxygen tank and mask), the Status tab tells you the remaining air pressure - useful for avoiding death by suffocation. The Admin tab contains the '''Adminhelp''' button, used to contact admins directly if you have a question or believe someone is breaking the rules. Please do not be afraid to reach out to us, we are here to help.

	<div style="text-align: left; max-width: 800px;">{{#tag:tab\|		<div style="text-align: left; max-width: 800px;">{{#tag:tab\|
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	== Controls ==		== Controls ==


	[[File:Hotkeys.png\|thumb\|500px\|[[Keyboard Shortcuts\|Keybindings]] for the [[Keyboard Shortcuts\|hotkey mode]]]]		[[File:Hotkeys.png\|thumb\|500px\|[[Keyboard Shortcuts\|Keybindings]] for the [[Keyboard Shortcuts\|hotkey mode]]]]

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	* Press '''X''' or '''Middle Mouse Button''' to change your selected hand.		* Press '''X''' or '''Middle Mouse Button''' to change your selected hand.
	** Your selected hand is the one that will pick up an object (if empty) or use the object in that hand (if holding something). You can tell which is selected by the small box around one of your hands.		** Your selected hand is the one that will pick up an object (if empty) or use the object in that hand (if holding something). You can tell which is selected by the small box around one of your hands.
	* '''~~Clickdragging~~''' is used for a couple of specific actions.		* '''Click-dragging''' is used for a couple of specific actions.
	** For example, to climb onto a table, drag and drop your character to the table.		** For example, to climb onto a table, drag and drop your character to the table.
	** To put things on/take things off of someone, drag and drop their character onto yourself. (To put things on them, you'll need to have the item in your selected hand.)		** To put things on/take things off of someone, drag and drop their character onto yourself. (To put things on them, you'll need to have the item in your selected hand.)

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