Getting Started

	Note: This guide assumes you have downloaded and installed Antilia, and have created a character and logged in with it. First Things First The very first thing you should do upon entering the game is to locate and left-click on the base-camp takadynn, pictured to the left. The Takadynn functions as both a restore point and a teleport marker. By clicking on one, you add it to your list of available teleport destinations, and set it as your restore point in case you are killed. There are many Takadynn scattered across the Isle of Kasau - you should click on every one that you find initially, to build up a library of places you can teleport to instantly. To teleport, select "Teleport from the main menu, or hit 't'. A list of known Takadynns will be displayed, and the location of the currently selected destination will be displayed on the local-area map. Note that teleporting costs a significant amount of energy, which can be replenished by food. Alpha Note: While Antilia is in alpha/beta, players can teleport even if they do not have enough energy to do so. This is to allow players always escape should they become stuck somehow. Learn Some Skills The second things a new character needs to do, is to learn some basic skills to start using. Initially, the player will start with a couple skills - but there are additional skills that can be learned by talking with NPCs. Try to at least learn one cooking skill to start out - and keep in mind there are NPCs outside of the camp that can teach you skills as well. Start Exploring! Another structure you will quickly come across is the exploration marker. While the origin and original purpose of these ancient markers is unknown - they provide insights into local lore, and can be activated by left-clicking them. Find and activate as many as you can to increase your exploration rank. Keep an Eye Out for Ingredients While exploring the wild - keep your eyes (and ears) open for items you can interact with. Several plants provide ingredients, and other objects you encounter may provide you with you useful items.

Communicating with Other Players

	The Chat Window The chat window is located in the bottom-left corner of the screen. By default, the text-entry area is hidden to save space - but by clicking on the chat window you can make the entry area appear. The chat window can be freely moved by dragging the title box around, and resized by dragging the bottom-right hand corner of the window. Emoticons Each Taipii bloodline has it's own set of emoticons - and by using :) :P :O and :o, the matching icon from your character's primary bloodline will be displayed. You can also use the forum-style markup to manual specify which bloodline you wish to display. Additionally, several color-crystal icons are available by typing [red] [purple] [blue] [green] [gold] [white] [gray] or [black] in your message. Special Commands Antilia currently supports the following special commands: /tell, /whisper, /w - These commands let you send a private message to a player. All three commands do the exact same thing, so use whichever you prefer. Syntax: /w [Player's Name] [Message] Note that he player's name should only be the player's first name - do not include the origin, such as "da'Ariiel". Emotes Alpha Note: The Antilia Alpha does not have animated emotes yet - but they are planned and coming soon!

Inventory

	Inventory Views The inventory can be opened by selecting "Inventory" from the main menu, or by pressing the keyboard shortcut "I". The inventory window has two modes: expanded and compact. Expanded allows you to view your whole inventory at once, while compact allows you to page through your inventory while using less screen space. The inventory slots are divided up into blocks for convenience in organizing items. The amount of currency you possess is displayed below the inventory on the inventory window. Currency currently comes in two forms: Tithms and Pearls. Pearls are the currency in use on the Isle of Kasau.

Skills & Equipment

	Skills in Antilia Antilia is a skill-based game, as opposed to a class-based game. Rather than selecting a class as part of the character creation process, players can freely customize which skills and disciplines they wish to learn as they play the game. While this system allows players to create a completely unique class based on how they play and what skills interest them - there are limitations that will prevent players from being a "jack of all trades" - only so many skill blocks can be unlocked. Skills of "Startup" or "Beginner" rank can be learned by all players without penalty - to allow players to get a feel for the different disciplines. Alpha Note: All skills currently in the Alpha are of startup or beginner rank - so there is no need to worry about limiting your character to a particular discipline yet. Equipping Skills Once a skill has been learned, it will appear in the Skills Window, which is accessible from the main menu or by using the keyboard shortcut "O". Some skills are manually activated, and some are used automatically. For manually activated skills, the player will need to drag the skill icon from the skill window to an action slot on the hotbar.

Health, Energy, and Food

	Health Your health is displayed as a red bar in your status/party window. If your health reaches zero - you will be 'knocked out', and will need to either be revived by another player, or you will need to click 'respawn' to continue playing. Energy Energy is used whenever you use a skill or teleport. When you run out of energy, you will no longer be able to perform skills until you have enough energy to do so. Food The food bar represents how much 'stored energy' you have in the form of recently consumed food. Whenever your health or energy is less than 100%, food will slowly be converted to re-fill those bars. Food can be easily found or cooked in Antilia - providing an efficient way to keep yourself fully charged.

Campsites

	Tents Tents provide a portable 'home' that players can furnish and find shelter in. While not a requirement for exploring - they provide a place to set up stationary tools and equipment while the player is traveling. Furnishings Furnishings can be placed inside of a tent, and some provide special actions or abilities. Bedrolls: Bedrolls allow the player to rest briefly, restoring health and energy and removing status effects. Stationary Tools: Stationary Tools allow the player to use skills where there aren't tools otherwise for the job. For example, a portable workbench might allow the player to craft items from any campsite - including those places where a workbench wouldn't otherwise be available. Chests: Chests allow players to store items in their tent while they are exploring. Decorative Items: Decorative items are purely for cosmetic purposes - allowing the player to express their tastes. Alpha Note: Tent furnishings are still in development, and new furnishings will be added in upcoming releases.