Editing How to Play

[[Category:Guide]]

== Join Untold Dawn's Discord ==
Untold Dawn is currently in its alpha stage, and requires an application. Please [https://discord.gg/uhDvj4Qqs3?ref=blog.untold-dawn.com join our Discord] to apply for play. 

Experience in RPIs is not mandatory! Untold Dawn welcomes players that are new to the genre.  

== Review the Rules ==
Please review the [[Rules|rules to play Untold Dawn]].  

== Apply to Play ==
Once you've joined the Discord, you can open a request/ticket (#requests) with answers to the following questions:

# What is your experience with RPIs or mandatory roleplay environments? 
#* If you do not have any experience in RPIs or mandatory roleplay environments, what has motivated you to give it a try?
# Have you ever staffed or contributed to another RPI community?
# Have you ever ever been banned or have had problems in other RPI communities? ''If you have been banned please be forthcoming, otherwise your application will be automatically denied.''
# Do you have a vague idea of your character concept? ''This does not need to be detailed, and staff are happy to give you a few ideas!''
# How did you hear about Untold Dawn?
# Do you know any of the players in the community?

Please Note: Untold Dawn is designed as '''an invitation-only game''' in an attempt to foster a community with high quality roleplay and without toxicity. To be able to access Untold Dawn, a layer of trust is expected to be built during the invitation process. Please be as transparent as you can in your application.

== Application Accepted! What's Next? ==
Once you have been accepted for play, you will be able to create characters at will in Untold Dawn without having to re-apply. 

If you already have a MUD client or a web client, you can connect to the following address:

'''Host:''' untold-dawn.com

'''Port:''' 4000

You will only need the basics to get through chargen: a character first name, preferred pronouns, short description, and a very brief physical description. Your character is then 'created' in the Staging Area, allowing you to view tutorials/tips, set detailed descriptions for your character's body (optional), write a biography, and familiarize yourself with commands, all at your own pace.

Staff are here to help! Reach out to them with the [[Help:Wish|'wish' command]]. You may also use that command to notify them when you're ready to enter the game world as a newly awoken Colonist of Artemis. 

== Resources for New Players ==

* Read the primer on the role of your character in: [[Colonists]].
* Learn the basics of playing the game from the [[Quickstart Guide to Playing]].
* Log into your [https://untold-dawn.com/ player dashboard], where you can view your character's relationships, rented items/spaces, and more.
* Learn about the the baseline tech level in: [[Science & Technology]].
* Keep up to date via the current [[Timeline|timeline of events]].