Difference between revisions of "Beginner Guides"

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Well now we are on the beach, ready to kick ass and chew bubble gum but... We should probably give some note to the snazzy hud we have going and explain how some of it works.  The [[User Interface]] in Anarchy Online is very customizable, not only in the form of new interface 'skins' but also simply by the sheer virtue that many of the interface elements can be turned off or moved around with a couple mouse clicks so that everything works how you want it to.  We are going to review some of the basic elements of the default interface though, and how to use it to navigate the world.
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Well now we are in the game, we are ready to kick ass and chew bubble gum but... We should probably take a look at the snazzy hud we have going and explain how some of it works.  The [[User Interface]] in Anarchy Online is very customizable, not only in the form of new interface 'skins' but also that many of the interface elements can be turned off or moved around with a couple mouse clicks so that everything works how you want it to.  We are going to review some of the basic elements of the default interface and how to use it to navigate the world.
 
 
  
 
== Chat Box ==
 
== Chat Box ==
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== Right Command ==
 
== Right Command ==
 
The right command area is divided up into several parts.  The first part is the ''menu buttons'' that activate menus and functions.  From the top down: NCU (shows what buffs you have running), Maps (gives options for the world map and the Mini-Map), Missions, Faction (if you have the [[Shadowlands]] expansion), Team Menu, Friends Menu (which shows your chat friends and people who have recently sent you private messages).<br><br>
 
The right command area is divided up into several parts.  The first part is the ''menu buttons'' that activate menus and functions.  From the top down: NCU (shows what buffs you have running), Maps (gives options for the world map and the Mini-Map), Missions, Faction (if you have the [[Shadowlands]] expansion), Team Menu, Friends Menu (which shows your chat friends and people who have recently sent you private messages).<br><br>
Below the menu buttons is the ''Agg/Deff Slider'' which changes how you behave in combat, whether you are more defensive or aggressive.  Full Aggressive mode makes you faster, at the expense of your defense, while full defense enhances your evasion skills slightly while slowing down your attacks.  The equal point is around 80% that neither favors one or the other.<br><br>
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Below the menu buttons is the ''Agg/Deff Slider'' which changes how you behave in combat, whether you are more defensive or aggressive.  Full Aggressive mode makes you faster, at the expense of your defense, while full defense enhances your evasion skills slightly while slowing down your attacks.  The equal point is around 50% that neither favors one or the other.<br><br>
 
Next to the menu buttons is the ''Right Target Control'' which allows you to change what target you will attack by starting combat (which can be done by pressing '''Q''' or pressing the target control button).  You can cycle through the targets you can attack by pressing the arrows to the right or left of the target control, or by pressing '''Tab'''.  Many players find it useful to remove the target control element since its often times easiest to simply use '''Tab''' and '''Q''' to find targets and start combat.
 
Next to the menu buttons is the ''Right Target Control'' which allows you to change what target you will attack by starting combat (which can be done by pressing '''Q''' or pressing the target control button).  You can cycle through the targets you can attack by pressing the arrows to the right or left of the target control, or by pressing '''Tab'''.  Many players find it useful to remove the target control element since its often times easiest to simply use '''Tab''' and '''Q''' to find targets and start combat.
  
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By default there is a start combat action, a sit action, a run toggle action, a follow macro, and a logout action.  When you upload new nano programs, a short cut for them will automatically be added to the bar.  You can add your own actions by selecting them in the actions menus or Nano Program menu and dragging them to the quick bar.  If you want an item to be in the quick bar just pick it up and drop it in a slot, it will stay in your inventory but make a shortcut to the item.  To remove actions in the quick bar just click and hold the action and drag it off.  
 
By default there is a start combat action, a sit action, a run toggle action, a follow macro, and a logout action.  When you upload new nano programs, a short cut for them will automatically be added to the bar.  You can add your own actions by selecting them in the actions menus or Nano Program menu and dragging them to the quick bar.  If you want an item to be in the quick bar just pick it up and drop it in a slot, it will stay in your inventory but make a shortcut to the item.  To remove actions in the quick bar just click and hold the action and drag it off.  
 
== Pool Indicators ==
 
== Pool Indicators ==
These little bars on the left of your screen reflect your various active pools. The red bar is your Health, the blue is your Nano, Yellow your current XP.  If you have a green bar it reflects your Alien Experience.  You can mouse over the bars to get the numerical total.
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These little bars on the left of your screen reflect your various active pools. The red bar is your Health, the blue is your Nano, Yellow your current XP.  If you have a green bar it reflects your Alien Experience.  You can mouse over the bars to get the numerical total.
  
 
== Compass ==
 
== Compass ==
The compass shows you which direction you are facing and performs the extra function of marking the direction of the objectives of a quest or most mission sites.  These markers show up as orange dots on the compass and you just need to move towards them to find the quest objective or mission entrance.  Keep in mind though that some quests and missions do not have way points.
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The compass shows you which direction you are facing and marks the direction of your waypoint or active mission objective.  These markers show up as orange dots on the compass and you move towards them to find the quest objective or mission entrance.  Keep in mind that some quests and missions do not have way points.
  
 
== Inventory ==
 
== Inventory ==

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