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Welcome! This game originally released as Ferentus, as a beta MMORPG, almost 20 years ago, then re-released as Herrcot, and again as Xiones, before shutting down entirely in 2010<sup>?</sup>. A few years ago, a small team of dedicated players committed countless hours of their time reviving the old game client, setting up an emulation server, and brought us what is now [[FHX Restoration]]! | Welcome! This game originally released as Ferentus, as a beta MMORPG, almost 20 years ago, then re-released as Herrcot, and again as Xiones, before shutting down entirely in 2010<sup>?</sup>. A few years ago, a small team of dedicated players committed countless hours of their time reviving the old game client, setting up an emulation server, and brought us what is now [[FHX Restoration]]! | ||
This guide will introduce you to the world they brought back to life and so many of us have called home. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have! | This guide will introduce you to the world they brought back to life and that so many of us have called home. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have! | ||
Join us on Discord for any questions or assistance you might need! | Join us on [https://discordapp.com/invite/M2KkfEK Discord] for any questions or assistance you might need! | ||
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= Getting started = | = Getting started = | ||
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== Creating your character == | == Creating your character == | ||
Once you have signed in to the server, you will be taken to the character select screen. Here is where you decide your character's name, race, class, and starting attributes. | |||
The available classes are determined by the selected race. For an overview, visit [[Race]]s and [[Class]]es. | |||
The starting attribute points can be allocated yourself or simply click Auto to assign them based on the class selected. | |||
Once you're ready, create your first character and join us in the world of [[Idios]]. You will spawn in the starting city, the [[Imperial Castle of Rog]]. | |||
== Movement == | == Movement == | ||
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In-game help guide (F11) | In-game help guide (F11) | ||
Discord | [https://discordapp.com/invite/M2KkfEK Discord] | ||
= Into Idios = | = Into Idios = | ||
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== Community == | == Community == | ||
Discord | [https://discordapp.com/invite/M2KkfEK Discord] | ||
Party | Party | ||
Revision as of 05:42, 11 June 2024
Welcome! This game originally released as Ferentus, as a beta MMORPG, almost 20 years ago, then re-released as Herrcot, and again as Xiones, before shutting down entirely in 2010?. A few years ago, a small team of dedicated players committed countless hours of their time reviving the old game client, setting up an emulation server, and brought us what is now FHX Restoration!
This guide will introduce you to the world they brought back to life and that so many of us have called home. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have!
Join us on Discord for any questions or assistance you might need!
Getting started
This section should walk the player through setting up their account and client, creating their first character, and basic controls and mechanics.
Account
| 1 | Go to fhxrestoration.com | |
| 2 | Click Register. | screenshot |
| 3 | Enter _ | screenshot |
| 4 | Check your email and verify your account. | screenshot |
Download
| 1 | Go to fhxrestoration.com/downloads | |
| 2 | Click _ | screenshot |
| 3 | Keep | screenshot |
| 4 | Run anyway | screenshot |
Creating your character
Once you have signed in to the server, you will be taken to the character select screen. Here is where you decide your character's name, race, class, and starting attributes.
The available classes are determined by the selected race. For an overview, visit Races and Classes.
The starting attribute points can be allocated yourself or simply click Auto to assign them based on the class selected.
Once you're ready, create your first character and join us in the world of Idios. You will spawn in the starting city, the Imperial Castle of Rog.
Movement
This section should have a snippet on how to change perspective, then a table of each perspective and their corresponding movement controls.
Perspectives
Controls
Combat
This section should introduce the player to the HUD, targeting, and looting monsters.
Pools and skill bars
Targeting
Monster health bar, level, and challenge rating
Looting
Death and Reviving
This section should summarize the effects of dying.
Experience loss
Help
Shout (lv 5)
Server-wide, Buffs, Revives, monster location, etc.
In-game help guide (F11)
Into Idios
This section should briefly introduce the player to the world/lore of FHX, how to find their way, and points of interest.
Exploring
Questing
This section should cover the first few levels worth of questing, where to go, and what to expect.
Group quests
Class quests
Travel
Portals
Binding Stones
Scrolls
Teleport
Maps
World Map
- V1
- V3
Mini Map
Markers
NPC, shops, portals, bind stones
Leveling up
This section should elaborate on character progression, points, skills, things to avoid, and additional combat tips to reach level 30+.
Attributes & Skill points
Class skills
This section should summarize active vs passive skills, point cost, and leveling up skills.
Crafting
Warning to new players (skill cost)
Crafting vs Enchanting
Equipment
Requirements
Item rarity / bonuses
Advanced Combat
Swapping weapon sets
Target-of-target
Skill-Combos
Mercenaries
Inventory
Bags
Bank
Trading
Player shops
Community
Party
Guild
Level 30 and beyond
This section should summarize 30+ leveling.
Daily Quests
Arenas
Bosses
Multi-logging
This section should introduce the concept of multi-logging so the new player can have an easier time adventuring. Create a separate article for set up.
Limited player base, multi logging to run your own party