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Playing the Game

Bobbanz at 14:41, 27 October 2023

2023-10-27T14:41:36Z

Bokkiewokkie: updates some things for NSV

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imported>Qwerty at 07:51, 14 September 2019

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imported>Qwerty: /* Before Playing */

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Before Playing

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 Now that we've gone over the interface and some more important game concepts, let's jump into the game. If you join a game in progress, you'll spawn on the [[Arrivals|arrival shuttle]]. (You'll start buckled onto a chair as the shuttle docks with the station - press the '''Resist''' button on the HUD or the picture of the chair to unbuckle yourself). Otherwise, you'll be spawned in a random, public area of the station.
-NSV currently has three maps, "Hammerhead", "Vago", and "Enterprise". You can visit the individual wiki pages to see the layout of a specific map.
+NSV currently has ten maps however since it would take up a lot of repeating text to list them all we'll only list three of them, "Tycoon", "Eclipse", and "Tycoon". You can visit the individual wiki pages to see the layout of a specific map.
-Each station has a unique layout, so you'll likely want to use these maps to get your bearings.
+Each ship has a unique layout, so you'll likely want to use these maps to get your bearings.
 * "Hammerhead" [https://affectedarc07.github.io/SS13WebMap/NSV13/Hammerhead/ Click here for a map of Hammerhead.] Visit [[Hammerhead|the wiki page for Hammerhead]] for more details.
-Since you've chosen [[Midshipman]] as your role, you'll have no responsibilities. This means you can safely attempt to get your bearings without fear of someone telling you that you need to be doing something. This guide will list a few tasks for you to perform so you can put the concepts discussed above into practice. It might be awkward at first, but it doesn't take much time to get to grips with how to control your character.
+Since you've chosen [[Assistant|Midshipman]] as your role, you'll have no responsibilities. This means you can safely attempt to get your bearings without fear of someone telling you that you need to be doing something. This guide will list a few tasks for you to perform so you can put the concepts discussed above into practice. It might be awkward at first, but it doesn't take much time to get to grips with how to control your character.
 == What to do if There's a Breach ==
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 == What Jobs to Take After Your First Round ==
-* Though many say that [[Midshipman]] is the best starting role, the lack of a focused objective can make learning the game difficult. Many people also will dismiss any Midshipman as a "greytider" or something similar. You might be better off trying a role that isn't critical to the game, but still has a job to do, such as [[Chef]], [[Cargo Technician]], or [[Janitor]].
+* Though many say that [[Assistant|Midshipman]] is the best starting role, the lack of a focused objective can make learning the game difficult. Many people also will dismiss any Midshipman as a "greytider" or something similar. You might be better off trying a role that isn't critical to the game, but still has a job to do, such as [[Chef]], [[Cargo Technician]], or [[Janitor]].
 * After you've gotten used to the controls and general idea, you might want to move to a role such as [[Medical Doctor]], [[Scientist]], or [[Station Engineer]] - these jobs require a slight amount of skill with the controls, and have more depth to them than some of the general service roles.

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 {{Speech
 |name=Tuterr, the Private Eye
-|text=You're brand new here, so make sure you sign up as an Assistant. Nanotrasen usually has checks to make sure fresh meat doesn't get to be the Captain, but if you manage to end up in that position, you'll probably be just another case for me to solve.|image=[[File:Generic detective.png|64px|right]]
+|text=You're brand new here, so make sure you sign up as an Midshipman. Nanotrasen usually has checks to make sure fresh meat doesn't get to be the Captain, but if you manage to end up in that position, you'll probably be just another case for me to solve.|image=[[File:Generic detective.png|64px|right]]
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 [[File:Gameprefs.png|thumb|The game preferences window]]
-If the button next to Assistant is a red '''NO''', click it once so that it says '''YES''' in green text. This sets your job to be assistant, no matter what.
+If the button next to Midshipman is a red '''NO''', click it once so that it says '''YES''' in green text. This sets your job to be Midshipman, no matter what.
-<div style="text-align: left; max-width: 800px;">{{#tag:tab|When the game begins, the server checks each players occupation preferences, and assigns jobs accordingly. You can pick '''High''', '''Medium''', '''Low''', or '''Never'''. Each player is limited to one High preference job. Some roles have limited player counts - for example, there is only one Captain. There is no limit on assistants, and it's a role that has no responsibilities, so it's ideal for getting to grips with the game. Some jobs that are critical to game progression are locked off until a certain amount of time has passed since your first login. Check the [[Job selection and assignment|job selection and assignment page]] for more info.|dropdown=true|collapsed=true|name=What does all the ignored stuff do?}}</div>
+<div style="text-align: left; max-width: 800px;">{{#tag:tab|When the game begins, the server checks each players occupation preferences, and assigns jobs accordingly. You can pick '''High''', '''Medium''', '''Low''', or '''Never'''. Each player is limited to one High preference job. Some roles have limited player counts - for example, there is only one Captain. There is no limit on midshipmen, and it's a role that has no responsibilities, so it's ideal for getting to grips with the game. Some jobs that are critical to game progression are locked off until a certain amount of time has passed since your first login. Check the [[Job selection and assignment|job selection and assignment page]] for more info.|dropdown=true|collapsed=true|name=What does all the ignored stuff do?}}</div>
 After that, press '''Done''', then, '''Save Setup'''. Then click on '''Game Preferences''' at the top of the character creation screen. The menu will change and have a big list of options.
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 <tabs>
-<tab name="Join Game!">[[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.<br><br>Click on the button, and a window will pop up asking you to choose a profession. The jobs available will vary, but for now, pick '''Assistant'''. (The numbers in the brackets next to the job title show the current number of players who have been assigned that job for the round, if there is a zero inside the brackets, no one has been assigned to that job for the round. When you click on the job you want, you'll be brought to the station via the [[Arrivals|arrival shuttle]]. You'll start out on a transit shuttle that will dock at the station in a few seconds - you'll also be strapped into a chair, so don't forget to unbuckle yourself. (You can do this by clicking the '''Resist''' button - don't worry if you aren't sure which button that is yet, as it's explained further down the guide.)</div></tab>
+<tab name="Join Game!">[[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.<br><br>Click on the button, and a window will pop up asking you to choose a profession. The jobs available will vary, but for now, pick '''Midshipman'''. (The numbers in the brackets next to the job title show the current number of players who have been assigned that job for the round, if there is a zero inside the brackets, no one has been assigned to that job for the round. When you click on the job you want, you'll be brought to the station via the [[Arrivals|arrival shuttle]]. You'll start out on a transit shuttle that will dock at the station in a few seconds - you'll also be strapped into a chair, so don't forget to unbuckle yourself. (You can do this by clicking the '''Resist''' button - don't worry if you aren't sure which button that is yet, as it's explained further down the guide.)</div></tab>
 <tab name="Ready/Not Ready/Observe"><div style="text-align: center;">If the window has three buttons that say '''Ready''', '''Not Ready''', and '''Observe''', that means a round has not started yet.<br><br>This is ideal, because you'll be playing the round from the beginning, when things are the going to be calm and allow you to get your bearings in a relatively safe environment. Toggle the button to '''Ready''', then wait for the game to begin. (You can see the time until the game begins on the '''Lobby''' tab, on the top right of the game window.)<br><br>Pressing '''Observe''' will spawn you as a [[ghost]], which is essentially a spectator - you won't be able to spawn normally until the next round if you select this option!</div></tab>
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 * "Enterprise" [https://affectedarc07.github.io/SS13WebMap/NSV13/Enterprise/ Click here for a map of Enterprise.] Visit [[Enterprise|the wiki page for Enterprise]] for more details.
-Since you've chosen [[Assistant]] as your role, you'll have no responsibilities. This means you can safely attempt to get your bearings without fear of someone telling you that you need to be doing something. This guide will list a few tasks for you to perform so you can put the concepts discussed above into practice. It might be awkward at first, but it doesn't take much time to get to grips with how to control your character.
+Since you've chosen [[Midshipman]] as your role, you'll have no responsibilities. This means you can safely attempt to get your bearings without fear of someone telling you that you need to be doing something. This guide will list a few tasks for you to perform so you can put the concepts discussed above into practice. It might be awkward at first, but it doesn't take much time to get to grips with how to control your character.
 == What to do if There's a Breach ==
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 == What Jobs to Take After Your First Round ==
-* Though many say that [[Assistant]] is the best starting role, the lack of a focused objective can make learning the game difficult. Many people also will dismiss any Assistant as a "greytider" or something similar. You might be better off trying a role that isn't critical to the game, but still has a job to do, such as [[Chef]], [[Cargo Technician]], or [[Janitor]].
+* Though many say that [[Midshipman]] is the best starting role, the lack of a focused objective can make learning the game difficult. Many people also will dismiss any Midshipman as a "greytider" or something similar. You might be better off trying a role that isn't critical to the game, but still has a job to do, such as [[Chef]], [[Cargo Technician]], or [[Janitor]].
 * After you've gotten used to the controls and general idea, you might want to move to a role such as [[Medical Doctor]], [[Scientist]], or [[Station Engineer]] - these jobs require a slight amount of skill with the controls, and have more depth to them than some of the general service roles.

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 Now that we've gone over the interface and some more important game concepts, let's jump into the game. If you join a game in progress, you'll spawn on the [[Arrivals|arrival shuttle]]. (You'll start buckled onto a chair as the shuttle docks with the station - press the '''Resist''' button on the HUD or the picture of the chair to unbuckle yourself). Otherwise, you'll be spawned in a random, public area of the station.
-NSV currently only has one map in use, "Hammerhead". More may or may not come soon. You can visit the individual wiki pages to see the layout of a specific map.
+NSV currently has three maps, "Hammerhead", "Vago", and "Enterprise". You can visit the individual wiki pages to see the layout of a specific map.
 Each station has a unique layout, so you'll likely want to use these maps to get your bearings.
-* "Hammerhead" [https://affectedarc07.github.io/SS13WebMap/NSV13/Hammerhead/ Click here for a map of BoxStation.] Visit [[Hammerhead|the wiki page for Hammerhead]] for more details.
+* "Hammerhead" [https://affectedarc07.github.io/SS13WebMap/NSV13/Hammerhead/ Click here for a map of Hammerhead.] Visit [[Hammerhead|the wiki page for Hammerhead]] for more details.
 Since you've chosen [[Assistant]] as your role, you'll have no responsibilities. This means you can safely attempt to get your bearings without fear of someone telling you that you need to be doing something. This guide will list a few tasks for you to perform so you can put the concepts discussed above into practice. It might be awkward at first, but it doesn't take much time to get to grips with how to control your character.

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 :The items which you can fit in your suit storage (on the leftmost of your screen, below your gloves) depend on the uniform you are wearing. For example, a hardsuit would allow you to fit an oxygen tank in there, whilst an armor vest would allow you to fit a taser in there.
 |-
-|[[File:Nuvola apps important.svg|25px]]<font size="3">'''2. Hazards:'''</font size>
+|[[File:Warningsign.png|25px]]<font size="3">'''2. Hazards:'''</font size>
 :A good start to reacting against someone beating your teeth in is by screaming ";HELP <LOCATION NAME> <GUY BEATING YOU UP> IS A [[Jobs#Antagonists|<TRAITOR/LING/WHATEVER>]]. This allows security to flag that guy down as arrest, which means that if a security officer encounters that person again, they see an arrest overlay.
 :[[Random events#Radiation Storm|Radiation Storm:]] A message stating '''''"High levels of radiation detected near the station. Maintenance is best shielded from radiation."''''' will broadcast. Normally, if the heads are competent, a station-wide emergency will then be declared opening up maintenance even if you don't have access. All you have to do now is mill in maintenance until the radiation storm passes over.

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 Now that we've gone over the interface and some more important game concepts, let's jump into the game. If you join a game in progress, you'll spawn on the [[Arrivals|arrival shuttle]]. (You'll start buckled onto a chair as the shuttle docks with the station - press the '''Resist''' button on the HUD or the picture of the chair to unbuckle yourself). Otherwise, you'll be spawned in a random, public area of the station.
-BeeStation has multiple maps that the server will occasionally change to. The "standard" station layout is [[BoxStation|Box Station]], but the game can also take place on [[MetaStation|Meta Station]], [[PubbyStation|Pubby Station]], [[DeltaStation|Delta Station]], or [[OmegaStation|Omega Station]]. You can visit the individual wiki pages to see the layout of a specific map.
+NSV currently only has one map in use, "Hammerhead". More may or may not come soon. You can visit the individual wiki pages to see the layout of a specific map.
 Each station has a unique layout, so you'll likely want to use these maps to get your bearings.
-* "BoxStation" [https://beestation13.com/map/box Click here for a map of BoxStation.] Visit [[BoxStation|the wiki page for BoxStation]] for more details.
+* "Hammerhead" [https://affectedarc07.github.io/SS13WebMap/NSV13/Hammerhead/ Click here for a map of BoxStation.] Visit [[Hammerhead|the wiki page for Hammerhead]] for more details.
 Since you've chosen [[Assistant]] as your role, you'll have no responsibilities. This means you can safely attempt to get your bearings without fear of someone telling you that you need to be doing something. This guide will list a few tasks for you to perform so you can put the concepts discussed above into practice. It might be awkward at first, but it doesn't take much time to get to grips with how to control your character.

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 = Playing the Game =
-[[File:HUD_no_labels.png|thumb|500px|Arriving on the station.]]
+[[File:HUD_no_labels.png|thumb|400px|Arriving on the station.]]
 {{Speech

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 '''[[Guide_to_medicine#Suffocation|Oxygen]]''' damage is received from being unable to breathe, or while in critical condition. It goes down over time by itself if you're not in crit.
-'''[[Guide_to_medicine#Brain_damage|Brain]]''' damage is reveived from being [[Guide_to_genetics#Cloning|cloned]] or [[Guide_to_chemistry#Methamphetamine|other things]]. Can randomly cause [[Guide_to_Traumas|brain traumas]]. Those suffering from brain damage usually need [[Guide_to_chemistry#Mannitol|chemicals]] to cure their condition.
+'''[[Guide_to_medicine#Brain_damage|Brain]]''' damage is received from being [[Guide_to_genetics#Cloning|cloned]] or [[Guide_to_chemistry#Methamphetamine|other things]]. Can randomly cause [[Guide_to_Traumas|brain traumas]]. Those suffering from brain damage usually need [[Guide_to_chemistry#Mannitol|chemicals]] to cure their condition.
-'''[[Guide_to_medicine#Cellular_damage|Cellular]]''' damage is reveived from being [[Guide_to_genetics#Cloning|cloned]] or from being fed on by a [[Slime|slime]]. Can be cured with [[Guide_to_medicine#Cryogenics_Tube|cryo]] treatment.
+'''[[Guide_to_medicine#Cellular_damage|Cellular]]''' damage is received from being [[Guide_to_genetics#Cloning|cloned]] or from being fed on by a [[Slime|slime]]. Can be cured with [[Guide_to_medicine#Cryogenics_Tube|cryo]] treatment.
 Brute and Burn damage are applied to specific limbs. If you've been smacked in the head with a toolbox a few times, you'll have to aim at your head (with numpad keys) when you use a bruise pack. Most [[Guide_to_chemistry#Medicines|medicines]] can be ingested to heal damage anywhere on your body. If you take enough damage to one limb, you can be '''dismembered'''. You will need [[Surgery#Prosthetic_Replacement|surgery]] to replace lost limbs.

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 Make your way to the [http://www.byond.com/download/ BYOND download page] and '''download the client'''.  Once you've downloaded, installed, and logged into the client, feel free to close it - we won't be needing to use it directly anymore. Once you're set up, choose a server to join:
-* '''BeeStation LRP:''' [byond://golden.beestation13.com:7777 byond://golden.beestation13.com:7777]
+* '''BeeStation LRP:''' byond://golden.beestation13.com:7777
 If you can't use these links to join, open the BYOND client, press '''Ctrl and O''', and paste the link to the server you want to join.
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 Now that we've gone over the interface and some more important game concepts, let's jump into the game. If you join a game in progress, you'll spawn on the [[Arrivals|arrival shuttle]]. (You'll start buckled onto a chair as the shuttle docks with the station - press the '''Resist''' button on the HUD or the picture of the chair to unbuckle yourself). Otherwise, you'll be spawned in a random, public area of the station.
-/tg/station has multiple maps that the server will occasionally change to. The "standard" station layout is [[BoxStation|Box Station]], but the game can also take place on [[MetaStation|Meta Station]], [[PubbyStation|Pubby Station]], [[DeltaStation|Delta Station]], or [[OmegaStation|Omega Station]]. You can visit the individual wiki pages to see the layout of a specific map.
+BeeStation has multiple maps that the server will occasionally change to. The "standard" station layout is [[BoxStation|Box Station]], but the game can also take place on [[MetaStation|Meta Station]], [[PubbyStation|Pubby Station]], [[DeltaStation|Delta Station]], or [[OmegaStation|Omega Station]]. You can visit the individual wiki pages to see the layout of a specific map.
 Each station has a unique layout, so you'll likely want to use these maps to get your bearings.
-* "BoxStation" [https://tgstation13.org/wiki//images/d/d1/Boxstation.png Click here for a map of BoxStation.] Visit [[BoxStation|the wiki page for BoxStation]] for more details.
+* "BoxStation" [https://beestation13.com/map/box Click here for a map of BoxStation.] Visit [[BoxStation|the wiki page for BoxStation]] for more details.
-* "MetaStation" [https://tgstation13.org/wiki//images/8/80/MetaStation.png Click here for a map of MetaStation.] Visit [[MetaStation|the wiki page for MetaStation]] for more details.
+* "MetaStation" [https://beestation13.com/map/meta Click here for a map of MetaStation.] Visit [[MetaStation|the wiki page for MetaStation]] for more details.
-* "PubbyStation" [https://tgstation13.org/wiki//images/d/dd/PubbyStation.png Click here for a map of PubbyStation.] Visit [[PubbyStation|the wiki page for * PubbyStation]] for more details.
+* "PubbyStation" [https://beestation13.com/map/pubby Click here for a map of PubbyStation.] Visit [[PubbyStation|the wiki page for * PubbyStation]] for more details.
-* "DeltaStation" [https://tgstation13.org/wiki//images/1/18/Deltastation.png Click here for a map of DeltaStation.] Visit [[DeltaStation|the wiki page for * DeltaStation]] for more details.
+* "DeltaStation" [https://beestation13.com/map/delta Click here for a map of DeltaStation.] Visit [[DeltaStation|the wiki page for * DeltaStation]] for more details.
-* "OmegaStation" [https://tgstation13.org/wiki//images/e/ee/Omegastation.png Click here for a map of OmegaStation.] Visit [[OmegaStation|the wiki page for OmegaStation]] for more details.
+* "KiloStation" [https://beestation13.com/map/kilo Click here for a map of KiloStation.] Visit [[KiloStation|the wiki page for * KiloStation]] for more details.
 Since you've chosen [[Assistant]] as your role, you'll have no responsibilities. This means you can safely attempt to get your bearings without fear of someone telling you that you need to be doing something. This guide will list a few tasks for you to perform so you can put the concepts discussed above into practice. It might be awkward at first, but it doesn't take much time to get to grips with how to control your character.

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-It's important to [[Rules|read the rules]] before connecting for the first time. There's a lot on the page, but for now you only need to concern yourself with the [[Rules#Main_Rules_-_read_these_if_nothing_else|'''Main Rules''']]. Some common new player mistakes to avoid include:
+'''It's important to [[https://beestation13.com/rules read the rules]] before connecting for the first time.''' Some common new player mistakes to avoid include:
 * Being violent towards other crew members without any reason. This is only okay if you're an [[Terminology#Antag|antagonist]], and you will be notified if you're chosen to be one. If they grab you by your butt and try to [[Terminology#Spacing|space]] you, feel free to [[Terminology#Robust/Robusting|robust]] them. (Telling the admins you were "roleplaying an insane person" will get a couple laughs, but you'll still get banned.)
 * Asking questions in [[OOC#OOC_channel|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).
 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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 Make your way to the [http://www.byond.com/download/ BYOND download page] and '''download the client'''.  Once you've downloaded, installed, and logged into the client, feel free to close it - we won't be needing to use it directly anymore. Once you're set up, choose a server to join:
-* '''Server #1 (Sybil):''' <byond server=bagil.tgstation13.org port=1337>byond://game.tgstation13.org:1337</byond>
+* '''BeeStation LRP:''' [byond://golden.beestation13.com:7777 byond://golden.beestation13.com:7777]
 If you can't use these links to join, open the BYOND client, press '''Ctrl and O''', and paste the link to the server you want to join.
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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'''.
-If this is your first time playing on /tg/station, 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 BeeStation, you'll need to create a character. Click on the '''Setup Character''' button, and the character creation menu will open.
 [[File:Startup.png|thumb|The character setup screen]]