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By what name art thou known?
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Character Creation is the process you go through when you want to make either a new or your first character. Whether this is your first or hundredth time creating a character, this information will help you make your choices.
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Ansalon has a storyline based on the Dragonlance series of books.
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We ask that a few guidelines must be followed in creating names.
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==By What Name Art Thou Known?==
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Ansalon has a story line based on the Dragonlance series of books. We ask that a few guidelines must be followed in creating names.
* No trademarked names -- Frodo, Sparhawk, Zifnab, Rand, etc.
* No trademarked names -- Frodo, Sparhawk, Zifnab, Rand, etc.
* No compound names -- BlackHawk, DragonFire, IronClaw, etc.
* No compound names -- BlackHawk, DragonFire, IronClaw, etc.
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* Any names chosen not deemed appropriate shall be changed.
* Any names chosen not deemed appropriate shall be changed.
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Race                 CP   Notes:
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==Race Selection==
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Different races have different starting statistics, and also different stat maximums for magic items and training.  Creation points (CP) increase the amount of experience it takes to gain a level.<br>
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[[Human]]                  2  Jack of all trades, but master of none  
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*If this is your first time creating a character, choosing a race may be daunting, but don't worry you can make any race work, even if it's your first time. If you don't know what to choose, Human is always an easy choice, it has a lot of options and is balanced in every attribute.
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[[Kender]]                7  Natural born thieves (but don't call them one)
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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[[Silvanesti Elf]]        6  Good mages and clerics, natural leaders
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[[Qualinesti Elf]]        5  Well rounded in most disciplines, but not strong
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! Race
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[[Kagonesti Elf]]          3  Wild elves, good warriors and thieves
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! CP
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[[Dargonesti Elf]]         4  Sea elves, similar to Silvanesti
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! Notes
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[[Dimernesti Elf]]         4  Sea elves, similar to Qualinesti
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[[Half-Elf]]              3  Human and Elven characteristics and skills
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|[[Human]]                   
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[[Neidar]] (Hill Dwarf)    5  Excellent fighters, decent Clerics
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[[Hylar]] (Mountain Dwarf) 6  Excellent fighters
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|Jack of all trades, but master of none<br>
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[[Theiwar]] (Dark Dwarf)  5  Excellent Thieves, decent Mages.
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[[Daegar]]  (Dark Dwarf)  5  Excellent Thieves, decent Rangers.
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|[[Kender]]                 
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[[Klar]]    (Wild Dwarf)  5  Excellent Fighters, decent Rangers.
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[[Aghar]] (Gully Dwarf)    1  Stinky, loveable, Warriors and Thieves.
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|Natural born thieves (but don't call them one)<br>
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[[Minotaur]]              9  Natural Warriors
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[[Ogre]]                  9  Natural Warriors, Decent Clerics/Magi
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[[Gnome]]                  3  Mages well sort of when they are having a good day!
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[[Goblin]]                2  Wiry little warriors and thieves, not too bright
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|Good mages and clerics, natural leaders<br>
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[[Hobgoblin]]              5  Brute Warriors, not as smart as a Goblin
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|[[Qualinesti Elf]]         
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Different races have different starting statistics, and also different
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stat maximums for magic items and training.  Creation points (CP) increase
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|Well rounded in most disciplines, but not strong<br>
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the amount of experience it takes to gain a level.
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For more information, see the help files for each race (i.e. 'help kagonesti')
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|[[Kagonesti Elf]]           
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|Wild elves, good warriors and thieves<br>
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|[[Dargonesti]]            
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|4   
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|Sea elves, similar to Silvanesti<br>
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|[[Dimernesti]]            
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|4   
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|Sea elves, similar to Qualinesti<br>
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|[[Half-elf]]               
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|3   
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|Human and Elven characteristics and skills<br>
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|[[Neidar]] (Hill Dwarf)     
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|5   
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|Excellent fighters, decent Clerics<br>
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|[[Hylar]] (Mountain Dwarf)  
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|6   
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|Excellent fighters<br>
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|[[Theiwar]] (Dark Dwarf)   
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|5   
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|Excellent Thieves, decent Mages.<br>
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|[[Daegar]]  (Dark Dwarf)   
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|5   
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|Excellent Thieves, decent Rangers.<br>
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|[[Klar]]    (Wild Dwarf)   
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|5   
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|Excellent Fighters, decent Rangers.<br>
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|[[Aghar]] (Gully Dwarf)     
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|Stinky, lovable, Warriors and Thieves.<br>
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|[[Minotaur]]               
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|Natural Warriors<br>
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|[[Ogre]]                   
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|Natural Warriors, Decent Clerics/Magi<br>
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|[[Gnome]]                   
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|Mages well sort of when they are having a good day!<br>
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|[[Goblin]]                 
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|Wiry little warriors and thieves, not too bright<br>
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|[[Hobgoblin]]               
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|Brute Warriors, not as smart as a Goblin<br>
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If you would like to see more detail about racial attributes and classes, see [[Racial Stats]].
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What is your race (help for more information)?
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==Choosing A Class==
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There are eight different classes available to choose from when you make your character. SOme classes are limited only to certain races, and each class has their own particular skills, spells, and features.
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*[[Mage]]          Mages are the complete spellcasters. They have mastery of almost all magic known to Krynn.
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*[[Cleric]]        Clerics are the avatars of the Gods.  They get their power from their chosen deity.
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*[[Thief]]        Thieves specialize in the stealthy arts, as well as combat skills.
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*[[Warrior]]      Warriors are the toe to toe, heavy handed fighters.  Their prowess in combat is unequaled.
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*[[Paladin]]      A Paladin is primarily a Warrior; however, they also gain certain powers from their God.
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*[[Ranger]]        Rangers are excellent fighters, but they lean more towards a Thief in their approach to combat, stealthy and swift.
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*[[Battlemage]]    These mages concentrate solely on those powers and abilities that will aid them in a battle.
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*[[Monk]]          Fighters that are better using their hands then most classes are with weapons; lead a non-materialistic lifestyle.
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If you have any issues during the creation process you can use the "help"
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==Choosing Alignment==
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command by typing "help <topic>". We look forward to seeing you!
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There are three different alignments to choose from in character creation, each with their own clans, gods, and spells associated with them. The three alignments in Ansalon are;<br>
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Please select your password, it must be at least five characters long.
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*[[Evil]]
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Warning!! Due to the nature of this game, adult content may be present.
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By continuing to play, you acknowledge this and waive all liability of the
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Note: After you pass the class selection process you can type 'back' at any
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What is your sex (M/F)?
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Stuck on a monster? Having trouble using the ferry? Can't find that one
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spell you need? Try the newbie channel! All you have to do is type "newbie
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<message>" to ask a question. It will reach both the immortals, and anyone
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Ansalon has the following Classes available:
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[[Mage]]          Mages are the complete spellcasters. They have mastery of almost all magic known to Krynn.
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[[Cleric]]        Clerics are the avatars of the Gods.  They get their power from their chosen deity.
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[[Thief]]        Thieves specialize in the stealthy arts, as well as combat skills.
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[[Warrior]]      Warriors are the toe to toe, heavy handed fighters.  Their prowess in combat is unequaled.
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[[Paladin]]      A Paladin is primarily a Warrior; however, they also gain certain powers from their God.
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[[Ranger]]        Rangers are excellent fighters, but they lean more towards a Thief in their approach to combat, stealthy and swift.  
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[[Battlemage]]    These mages concentrate solely on those powers and abilities that will aid them in a battle.
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[[Monk]]          Fighters that are better using their hands then most classes are with weapons; lead a non-materialistic lifestyle.
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Help files are available on each individual class with more detail.
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See also: Help mage, cleric, thief, warrior, paladin, ranger, battlemage and monk.
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Select a class:
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Have you seen our player-run wiki? Type "help wiki" to get more
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announcements, and communicate with players when they can't get on the mud.
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Just type "help facebook" for more information.
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According to the race you have selected, you must choose from the following
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Which alignment do you choose?
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==Do you wish to customize this character?==
If it is your first time here, it is HIGHLY suggested that you choose
If it is your first time here, it is HIGHLY suggested that you choose
to not customize your skills and spells. We have hand picked the best ratio
to not customize your skills and spells. We have hand picked the best ratio
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it is suggested that you keep your experience per level between 3000 and
it is suggested that you keep your experience per level between 3000 and
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Do you wish to customize this character?
 
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Your choice?
 
Do you want to partcipate in Player Killing?  Choosing yes will
Do you want to partcipate in Player Killing?  Choosing yes will
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Do you want to participate in player killing? (Y/N)
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==E-Mail==
We use e-mail addresses to help players recover lost passwords, find
We use e-mail addresses to help players recover lost passwords, find
missing characters, and things of that nature.  
missing characters, and things of that nature.  
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planted firmly on the ground, ready. Welcome to Ansalon, and the World of
planted firmly on the ground, ready. Welcome to Ansalon, and the World of
DragonLance!
DragonLance!
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[[Category:Game Information]]

Latest revision as of 02:19, 16 October 2015

Character Creation is the process you go through when you want to make either a new or your first character. Whether this is your first or hundredth time creating a character, this information will help you make your choices.

Contents

By What Name Art Thou Known?

Ansalon has a story line based on the Dragonlance series of books. We ask that a few guidelines must be followed in creating names.

Race Selection

Different races have different starting statistics, and also different stat maximums for magic items and training. Creation points (CP) increase the amount of experience it takes to gain a level.

Race CP Notes
Human 2 Jack of all trades, but master of none
Kender 7 Natural born thieves (but don't call them one)
Silvanesti Elf 6 Good mages and clerics, natural leaders
Qualinesti Elf 5 Well rounded in most disciplines, but not strong
Kagonesti Elf 3 Wild elves, good warriors and thieves
Dargonesti 4 Sea elves, similar to Silvanesti
Dimernesti 4 Sea elves, similar to Qualinesti
Half-elf 3 Human and Elven characteristics and skills
Neidar (Hill Dwarf) 5 Excellent fighters, decent Clerics
Hylar (Mountain Dwarf) 6 Excellent fighters
Theiwar (Dark Dwarf) 5 Excellent Thieves, decent Mages.
Daegar (Dark Dwarf) 5 Excellent Thieves, decent Rangers.
Klar (Wild Dwarf) 5 Excellent Fighters, decent Rangers.
Aghar (Gully Dwarf) 1 Stinky, lovable, Warriors and Thieves.
Minotaur 9 Natural Warriors
Ogre 9 Natural Warriors, Decent Clerics/Magi
Gnome 3 Mages well sort of when they are having a good day!
Goblin 2 Wiry little warriors and thieves, not too bright
Hobgoblin 5 Brute Warriors, not as smart as a Goblin

If you would like to see more detail about racial attributes and classes, see Racial Stats.

Choosing A Class

There are eight different classes available to choose from when you make your character. SOme classes are limited only to certain races, and each class has their own particular skills, spells, and features.

Choosing Alignment

There are three different alignments to choose from in character creation, each with their own clans, gods, and spells associated with them. The three alignments in Ansalon are;

Do you wish to customize this character?

If it is your first time here, it is HIGHLY suggested that you choose to not customize your skills and spells. We have hand picked the best ratio of skills/spells to exp per level for a new player. Customizing your skills/spells is a more advanced function of the game. If you do customize it is suggested that you keep your experience per level between 3000 and 8000.

Do you want to partcipate in Player Killing? Choosing yes will give you the option of attacking (and being attacked by) players in the game who are within seven levels of you.

Once you are in game, you can change your PK status by using the pkstatus command until level 15. Once you reach level 15, your pkstatus will be permenant.

Do you want to participate in player killing? (Y/N)

E-Mail

We use e-mail addresses to help players recover lost passwords, find missing characters, and things of that nature.

Ansalon will never sell your e-mail information.

If you would rather not enter your e-mail address you can just enter "none" and continue with the creation process.

What is your email address?

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