Ashen Empires - Getting Started

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Welcome to Ashen Empires!

Setup & Installation
Creating your Character
Valinor Island
Basic Controls
Chat
Additional Resources for new players

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Setup & Installation

To play Ashen Empires, you need two things: an account and the Pixel Mine Launcher.

1) Create a Pixel Mine Games account (Create your account)
2) Download the Pixel Mine Installer (Download)
3) Next, run the Installer. It will add the Pixel Mine Launcher application to your computer.
4) Run the Launcher.
5) Use the account you just created to log in (Launcher will begin patching and restart).
6) Log in again, select Ashen Empires, and press "Play" (Game will begin patching).

If you have any issues during this process, please check the Pixel Mine Support page for information on how to troubleshoot. You are also more than welcome to send an email to support (support@ashenempires.com or support@pixelminegames.com) or post on the forums. The latest system requirements can be found here)

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Creating your Character

First you will be asked to select a server. If you are unsure which to choose, check here and choose which community would best suit you.

Next you will be asked to choose your race, gender, and name. At this step you must also choose how to distribute your first few orbs (Strength, Intelligence, Constitution, and Dexterity). These stats impact your ability in certain skills. If you are unsure how to distribute your orbs, read more about skills and professions.

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Valinor Island

Everyone starts on Valinor Island, a safe haven for young adventurers. You will be able to play for an unlimited time on Valinor Island with a generous cap on your ability to level. This will allow you to experience a select few of Ashen Empires' unlimited possibilities and allow you to get to know your community.

Your adventure starts when you find yourself washed up on the shore of Valinor Island. An NPC (Non-Player Character) will speak to you and set you on the right track. Read NPC speech carefully so that you know exactly what you're doing. If you get lost, just speak to that NPC again, they'll be able to show you the right way.

On Valinor Island, you may see players with VWC in purple text, beside their name. This means they're in a particular guild. VWC is the only guild on Valinor, and they have been picked by the Ashen Empires GMs and Developers to help out new players. If you have any problems on the island, do not hesitate to contact them!

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Basic Controls

You need a mouse and a keyboard to play Ashen Empires. Most interaction with items and creatures is done with the left-click. The cursor will change when you are using an item or spell. For a list of more commands while in game, press ESC and then choose HELP.

Move your character W, A, S, D keys (or left-click the ground)
Speak to an NPC Mouse left-click
Target a creature Mouse left-click
Use an item Mouse left-click
View information on an item or creature Mouse right-click
Move items Left click and drag
Open a corpse/body for looting Space bar
Enter Attack Mode Q
Toggle Target Protection T
Player Character Screen E
Options, Settings, Help ESC

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Chat

You might want to start talking to other people in the community.

Join a channel Right click on chat box, select Join
Leave a channel Right click on chat box, select the channel
Start and Send Chat Press ENTER
Scroll through Channels Press ENTER, then TAB
Send a "tell" Type "/t [playername]: [Message]"
Reply to a "tell" Type "/r [Message]"
View Channel participants Type "/who [channel name]" ex: "/who help"

Global Channels Help A channel for mostly new players, but can be used by anyone to ask a question and get help
Legends Global chat channel for the Legends Server
Sanctuary Global chat channel for the Heroes Server
Event Channel often used by GMs and Developers for in-game events

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Additional Resources

You can find several resources for new players in the Ashen Empires Fansites and on the Forums. We also provide a comprehensive Player's Guide that was created by a team of experienced players and GMs. You can find it below.

Download the New Player's Guide: PDF | Word

It covers everything you need to know about how to set up your account, create your character and get through the first 10 levels of the game.

If you require assistance and can not find any answers on the website, in the new player guide, through in game help, or from the tutors on Valinor Island, try the forums or one of the player-run fansites. Our FAQ also answers some common game-related questions.