Gilroy's m59 Reference: FAQ

Gilroy's m59 Reference
FAQ

Your First Steps in Meridian!

You should now be standing in the Inn of the town of Raza (if you created an account) or Hazar (if you are playing the demo). These are special areas designed to be friendly to new players. You can learn the game without danger of being attacked by experienced players. Take your time here. Once you walk through the glowing portal and enter the "real" world, you can't come back. Don't get too attached to the money, weapons, and armor you build up in Raza; you will have to leave them behind when you pass through the portal.

Right click on the signs for a quick tutorial on how to play. They will lead you through basic navigation and interaction.

When you begin playing, kep a close eye on the three bars in the upper right:

Health : Denoted by red cross symbol.
Mana: Denoted by holy symbol.
Vigor: Denoted by lightning bolt symbol.

These tell you the state of your character. When Health drops below zero, you die. Mana is used when you cast spells. It regenerates slowly. You will want to use your spells judiciously in combat situations. Vigor measures your physical stamina. It is decreased by exertion such as combat and especially by running (accomplished by holding the SHIFT key down when you move). Vigor is regenerated by resting (use the REST command or click on the sitting figure icon) and by eating. There is much delicious food in the Meridian 59 world, including healthy apples and tasty meat pies. When you have enough money, buy food and take it with you on your travels. When your vigor is low (it will turn red), stop to eat.
When you believe you are ready for bigger challenges and new places to explore, walk through the portal. You will still have a brief period of protection. Other players can not attack you, nor can you attack them, until you have 30 health points (HP).