Talk:Tutorial/The Battle of Solace Bridge - Revision history

Browncoat Jayson at 14:37, 27 July 2020

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			==Discussion Space==
			Has there been major changes to this quest? I have been playing a couple weeks and several items mentioned on this page I have never seen.

			Decks? What are these? Combo Glyphs?

			Owls head is not the nearest town. Soltown is. --CrazyTeeka (talk) 13:44, 10 January 2016‎ (MDT)

			:Yes, this had changed significantly since this was written. I'll redo these tutorial topics completely in the near future. --Browncoat Jayson (talk) 12:20, 29 May 2018 (MDT)

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 The [[Tutorial]] provides an introduction to {{SotA}}, and includes a number of hints for the new user.
 ==Quest==

Browncoat Jayson at 18:24, 7 March 2016

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	Take the [[Bridge Defender's ~~Sword~~]] from the weapon rack nearby. The next hint is shown.		Take the [[Bridge Defender's Bow]] from the weapon rack nearby. The next hint is shown.

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	! Try Out Your ~~Sword~~		! Try Out Your Weapon
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	\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| Now that you've equipped your ~~sword~~, feel free to take a few swings at the practice dummy nearby.<br><br>Use the Z key to draw your sword and then approach the practice dummy (it's between Edvard and the gate to the north).<br><br>If you have too many panels open, you can close them with the X button at the top right. The "window" icon in the upper right has a drop-down menu of panels you can reopen at any time.		\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| Now that you've equipped your weapon, feel free to take a few swings at the practice dummy nearby.<br><br>Use the Z key to draw your sword and then approach the practice dummy (it's between Edvard and the gate to the north).<br><br>If you have too many panels open, you can close them with the X button at the top right. The "window" icon in the upper right has a drop-down menu of panels you can reopen at any time.
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CrazyTeeka at 19:44, 10 January 2016

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	! Conversation		! Conversation
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	\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| You are now in conversation with an inhabitant of the game world (a non-player character, or NPC). While you are focused on the NPC, you cannot move or take other actions. You can leave this focus by pressing Escape, or by telling the NPC goodbye.<br><br>You can talk to NPCs like you would anyone else (they have some limited understanding of what you type). Words and concepts that NPCs understand are highlighted and underlines. You can click on these topics, or you can type whatever you like within the chat window.<br><br>Most NPCs respond to the following topics:<br><br>'''What is your name?''' or '''name'''<br>'''What do you do?''' or '''job'''<br>'''How do you feel?''' or '''health'''<br>'''How can I help?''' or '''rumors'''<br>'''Farewell''' or '''bye'''<br>br>You do not ordinarily know the name of NPCs until you ask. Their name will change overhead and in your chat log, once you learn them. NPCs may also tell you about other NPCs.<br><br>Occasionally NPCs will ask you to do things. This is similar to "quests" in other games you might have experience with, although {{SotA}} is more freeform and based on how you react to the world and vice versa. Still, many NPCs may need your help with something. Asking them "how can I help" is a good way to determine what, if anything, you can do for them.<br><br>If an NPC tells you something particularly important, you will automatically take notes on it in your personal journal. By default, this is accessed via the "J" key.<br><br>NPCs may react differently to you based on your experience with the virtues. If you have a reputation as a liar, some NPCs may not believe you. If you have a reputation for being a coward, some NPCs may not trust that you can protect them. There is no way in game to know directly your relation to the virtues - although the Oracle (a mysterious entity who can be found in most cities) will give you a general description if you ask.		\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| You are now in conversation with an inhabitant of the game world (a non-player character, or NPC). While you are focused on the NPC, you cannot move or take other actions. You can leave this focus by pressing Escape, or by telling the NPC goodbye.<br><br>You can talk to NPCs like you would anyone else (they have some limited understanding of what you type). Words and concepts that NPCs understand are highlighted and underlines. You can click on these topics, or you can type whatever you like within the chat window.<br><br>Most NPCs respond to the following topics:<br><br>'''What is your name?''' or '''name'''<br>'''What do you do?''' or '''job'''<br>'''How do you feel?''' or '''health'''<br>'''How can I help?''' or '''rumors'''<br>'''Farewell''' or '''bye'''<br><br>You do not ordinarily know the name of NPCs until you ask. Their name will change overhead and in your chat log, once you learn them. NPCs may also tell you about other NPCs.<br><br>Occasionally NPCs will ask you to do things. This is similar to "quests" in other games you might have experience with, although {{SotA}} is more freeform and based on how you react to the world and vice versa. Still, many NPCs may need your help with something. Asking them "how can I help" is a good way to determine what, if anything, you can do for them.<br><br>If an NPC tells you something particularly important, you will automatically take notes on it in your personal journal. By default, this is accessed via the "J" key.<br><br>NPCs may react differently to you based on your experience with the virtues. If you have a reputation as a liar, some NPCs may not believe you. If you have a reputation for being a coward, some NPCs may not trust that you can protect them. There is no way in game to know directly your relation to the virtues - although the Oracle (a mysterious entity who can be found in most cities) will give you a general description if you ask.
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Browncoat Jayson at 15:05, 22 November 2015

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	==Quest==		==Quest==
	~~You begin~~ in an instance of [[Solace Bridge]], where you are approached by [[Edvard the Wanderer]].		After passing through the Lunar Rift from the [[Isle of Storms]], you arrive in an instance of [[Solace Bridge]], where you are approached by [[Edvard the Wanderer]].

	:''Hello, traveller! I am Edvard, a wandering bard of some renown. And you seem to have picked a most interesting time to visit Solace Bridge... there has been a battle here recently, you see. The undead have put this trading post to the torch, and many are still about. If you have a sword and your wits about you, let us be off! Or... Well, you do need a sword, don't you?''		:''Hello, traveller! I am Edvard, a wandering bard of some renown. And you seem to have picked a most interesting time to visit Solace Bridge... there has been a battle here recently, you see. The undead have put this trading post to the torch, and many are still about. If you have a sword and your wits about you, let us be off! Or... Well, you do need a sword, don't you?''

Browncoat Jayson: Browncoat Jayson moved page Tutorial to Tutorial/The Battle of Solace Bridge without leaving a redirect: splitting paths

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	Double-click on Edvard to speak with him, then make your way up toward the lunar rift, where a tooltip will appear.		Double-click on Edvard to speak with him, then make your way up toward the lunar rift, where a tooltip will appear.

	:''Thanks for clearing those skeletons for me, traveller. I'll stay here to heal up a bit; come back and look me up if you get a fair notion. ~~I used a scroll~~ to ~~open a portal to Soltown for you since the lunar rift is inactive~~, fire surrounds us, and there is another undead army up the road. ~~Once in Soltown~~, the ~~guard may give~~ you ~~a hard time at first; but if~~ you~~'re honest with him things~~ should ~~go well~~. ~~After getting~~ your bearings, you ~~may~~ should head to Ardoris and let them know what happened here. But until then, farewell, and good luck, friend!''		:''Thanks for clearing those skeletons for me, traveller. I'll stay here to heal up a bit; come back and look me up if you get a fair notion. However, you will need to leave soon, as fire surrounds us and there is another undead army up the road. Luckily I have found a rowboat that can be used for your passage; it's behind us, just under the bridge. After you leave, you should arrive in the village of Soltown. Once you get your bearings, you should head to Ardoris and let them know what happened here. This map may come in handy when you arrive. But until then, farewell, and good luck, friend!''

			'''Item added to your inventory! [[Map of Ardoris]]'''

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	! To Soltown!		! To Soltown!
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	\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| ~~This~~ is ~~a lunar rift, which acts as a teleporter to distant lands~~.Double-click on it and it will ~~take you~~ to Soltown, a village south of Solace Bridge, where your adventures will continue - but now you will be joined by other payers, and can work with (or against) them to accomplish great deeds!<br><br>Note that Shroud of the Avatar is still very much a work in progress! When the game's story is closer to completion, you will see the Battle of Solace Bridge again, but in a different setting, and the opening of the game will be different. Thank you from all of us on the development team at Portalarium, and we hope you enjoy Shroud of the Avatar as we continue to develop it.<br><br>Remember the virtues that were forsaken, and your path will be bright and long.		\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| Ahead of you is the rowboat that Edvard found for your escape. Double-click on it and you will leave this battle and travel to Soltown, a village south of Solace Bridge, where your adventures will continue - but now you will be joined by other payers, and can work with (or against) them to accomplish great deeds!<br><br>Note that Shroud of the Avatar is still very much a work in progress! When the game's story is closer to completion, you will see the Battle of Solace Bridge again, but in a different setting, and the opening of the game will be different. Thank you from all of us on the development team at Portalarium, and we hope you enjoy Shroud of the Avatar as we continue to develop it.<br><br>Remember the virtues that were forsaken, and your path will be bright and long.
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Browncoat Jayson at 04:47, 25 April 2015

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	\|caption=~~Hint~~		\|caption=Prior to Release 16, you were sent to Braemar rather than Soltown...
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	Double-click on Edvard to speak with him, then make your way up toward the lunar rift, where a tooltip will appear.		Double-click on Edvard to speak with him, then make your way up toward the lunar rift, where a tooltip will appear.

	:''Thanks for clearing those skeletons for me, traveller. I'll stay here to heal up a bit; come back and look me up if you get a fair notion. ~~Up on~~ the ~~hill ahead you'll find a~~ lunar rift ~~- just run through it to go to~~ the ~~village of Braemar~~. Once ~~there~~, the guard may give you a hard time at first; but if you're honest with him things should go well. ~~Farewell~~, and good luck, friend!''		:''Thanks for clearing those skeletons for me, traveller. I'll stay here to heal up a bit; come back and look me up if you get a fair notion. I used a scroll to open a portal to Soltown for you since the lunar rift is inactive, fire surrounds us, and there is another undead army up the road. Once in Soltown, the guard may give you a hard time at first; but if you're honest with him things should go well. After getting your bearings, you may should head to Ardoris and let them know what happened here. But until then, farewell, and good luck, friend!''

	:{\| class="wikitable"		:{\| class="wikitable"
	! To ~~Braemar~~!		! To Soltown!
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	\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| This is a lunar rift, which acts as a teleporter to distant lands. ~~This one~~ will take you to ~~Braemar~~, a village ~~on an island called the Hidden Vale~~, where your adventures will continue - but now you will be joined by other payers, and can work with (or against) them to accomplish great deeds!<br><br>Note that Shroud of the Avatar is still very much a work in progress! When the game's story is ~~closed~~ to completion, you will see the Battle of Solace Bridge again, but in a different setting, and the opening of the game will be different. Thank you from all of us on the development team at Portalarium, and we hope you enjoy Shroud of the Avatar as we continue to develop it.<br><br>Remember the virtues that were forsaken, and your path will be bright and long.		\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| This is a lunar rift, which acts as a teleporter to distant lands.Double-click on it and it will take you to Soltown, a village south of Solace Bridge, where your adventures will continue - but now you will be joined by other payers, and can work with (or against) them to accomplish great deeds!<br><br>Note that Shroud of the Avatar is still very much a work in progress! When the game's story is closer to completion, you will see the Battle of Solace Bridge again, but in a different setting, and the opening of the game will be different. Thank you from all of us on the development team at Portalarium, and we hope you enjoy Shroud of the Avatar as we continue to develop it.<br><br>Remember the virtues that were forsaken, and your path will be bright and long.
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Browncoat Jayson: Watch Where You Point That

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Watch Where You Point That

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	\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| While travelling around New Britannia, you may find yourself in need of some new equipment, some decorations for your home, or even a potion to take the edge off that last encounter. Maybe you just want to buy a duck. No matter the reason, seek out any of the many '''Vendors''' throughout the world to find what you're looking for.<br><br>When you are in the market to sell goods, any pedlar will do, from barkeeps to butchers. However, when you need to buy an assortment of things, a marketplace where many different kinds of '''Vendors''' gather can be your best bet, as some merchants are very specialized in what types of goods they carry. Crafting areas, likewise, tend to attract '''Vendors''' who are well equipped with the tools and supplies you need to craft your wares.<br><br>'''The Basics of Buying and Selling'''<br><br>Starting a transaction with a '''Vendor''' can be accomplished in two ways. Either double-click a Merchant NPC, or target them with your cursor and then type '''"buy"''' or '''"sell"''' in the chat window.<br><br>Once the '''Vendor Window''' opens, you will find two sections. The left side will contain either the list of items for sale (or to ones that can be sold), as well as tehir current durability, weight, and price.<br><br>You can also choose to view all items, or sort by "Equipment" only, "Crafting" Supplies, "Housing" items, or "Consumables". Or you can use the search filter to specify a particular item by name.<br><br>The right side of the '''Vendor Window''' is the holding area where you place the items for the proposed exchange. This part of the window also includes a spot for signature and information about how much gold you currently have versus the amount of your proposed transaction.<br><br>'''Completing a Transaction'''<br><br>In order to buy or sell something, you must drag the item from the inventory list to the holding window. If there is a stack of items, you can drag the entire stack, 'CTRL' + Drag to select one item, or 'SHIFT' + Drag to select a specific quantity of items.<br><br>To make a purchase:<br>1. Click the '''"Buy from Shopkeeper"''' tab.<br>2. Drag the item(s) you would like to buy to the holding window.<br>3. When you are done selecting the items you want to buy, click "Sign for Exchange" to complete the transaction.<br><br>To sell something:<br>1. Click the '''"Sell from Inventory"''' tab. Note that your current inventory fills the left side of the Vendor Window.<br>2. Drag the item(s) from your inventory to the holding window.<br>3. When you are done selecting the items you want to sell, click "Sign for Exchange" to complete the transaction.<br><br>At any time, you can cancel the exchange by clicking the "Cancel Exchange" button in the lower right of the window or the 'X' in the upper right corner.		\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| While travelling around New Britannia, you may find yourself in need of some new equipment, some decorations for your home, or even a potion to take the edge off that last encounter. Maybe you just want to buy a duck. No matter the reason, seek out any of the many '''Vendors''' throughout the world to find what you're looking for.<br><br>When you are in the market to sell goods, any pedlar will do, from barkeeps to butchers. However, when you need to buy an assortment of things, a marketplace where many different kinds of '''Vendors''' gather can be your best bet, as some merchants are very specialized in what types of goods they carry. Crafting areas, likewise, tend to attract '''Vendors''' who are well equipped with the tools and supplies you need to craft your wares.<br><br>'''The Basics of Buying and Selling'''<br><br>Starting a transaction with a '''Vendor''' can be accomplished in two ways. Either double-click a Merchant NPC, or target them with your cursor and then type '''"buy"''' or '''"sell"''' in the chat window.<br><br>Once the '''Vendor Window''' opens, you will find two sections. The left side will contain either the list of items for sale (or to ones that can be sold), as well as tehir current durability, weight, and price.<br><br>You can also choose to view all items, or sort by "Equipment" only, "Crafting" Supplies, "Housing" items, or "Consumables". Or you can use the search filter to specify a particular item by name.<br><br>The right side of the '''Vendor Window''' is the holding area where you place the items for the proposed exchange. This part of the window also includes a spot for signature and information about how much gold you currently have versus the amount of your proposed transaction.<br><br>'''Completing a Transaction'''<br><br>In order to buy or sell something, you must drag the item from the inventory list to the holding window. If there is a stack of items, you can drag the entire stack, 'CTRL' + Drag to select one item, or 'SHIFT' + Drag to select a specific quantity of items.<br><br>To make a purchase:<br>1. Click the '''"Buy from Shopkeeper"''' tab.<br>2. Drag the item(s) you would like to buy to the holding window.<br>3. When you are done selecting the items you want to buy, click "Sign for Exchange" to complete the transaction.<br><br>To sell something:<br>1. Click the '''"Sell from Inventory"''' tab. Note that your current inventory fills the left side of the Vendor Window.<br>2. Drag the item(s) from your inventory to the holding window.<br>3. When you are done selecting the items you want to sell, click "Sign for Exchange" to complete the transaction.<br><br>At any time, you can cancel the exchange by clicking the "Cancel Exchange" button in the lower right of the window or the 'X' in the upper right corner.
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			If you attempt to interact with an NPC while your weapon is unsheathed, you will see the following:
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			\| style="font-weight: normal;" \| Most within the game world won't talk to you if you have your sword drawn. (Would you have a polite conversation with someone pointing a sword at you?)<br><br>Sheathe your sword (using the Z key) and try to talk to that character again.
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