Brand new to the game - Quick questions

Originally Posted by Jasmine Esper

I'm very new to the game and this is my first online RPG ever. It's a nice change of pace for me having only played FPS/RTS games online.

I'm pretty new also, but will try to explain what I've learned so far.

Now, I just have a couple of questions.

1) I'm assuming your character's appearance changes as you gain new armor and accessories, etc?

I understand the only way to customize your appearance is to use dyes to change the color of your armor and weapons.

2) There's no need to save and can just logout?

Yes, just log out. Your instance of the world is saved on your computer, not on a central server.

3) I was doing a quest by myself in the catacombs and as I was going up the steps my character just dropped dead. WTF!? Did I walk into a trap set up by another player or something?

That has happened to me several times. I think it is a spell cast by the spirits. I resurrect then go back and the spell seems to be gone.

4) Where can I get more info regarding the HUD?

This seems to be the best reference around, perhaps search the forums for the keywork HUD.

5) Should I keep doing these quests by myself and gain more experience before joining a guild or does that not matter?

I don't believe it matters on the guild. You want to be a level 7 or 8 before leaving pre-sear Ascalon, and you will need to team with one other player to get the resurrection quest from the monk just outside the South gate.

Thanks for your help.

Originally Posted by Jasmine Esper

3) I was doing a quest by myself in the catacombs and as I was going up the steps my character just dropped dead. WTF!? Did I walk into a trap set up by another player or something?