Way Too Long New Players Guide - Ylvapedia

Introduction

• The guide is for new players of the game Elona/Elin.
• The author started playing from the pre-alpha phase and learned the game gradually with community support.
• The game has a significant learning curve, but the guide aims to help new players by sharing experiences from 510 hours of gameplay.
• The guide is tailored to the author's playstyle and updated to version EA 23.16, Hotfix 2.
• Encourages players to also seek help from Discord and other guides.

Controls

• Basic controls include using the mouse, WASD, or arrow keys for movement.
• Tips on inventory management, such as splitting items with Ctrl + click.
• Double-click to hold items is recommended for intentional actions instead of using the middle mouse button.
• The Ctrl key swaps between two hotbars for combat and lifeskills.

Spellcasting and Abilities

• Spells can be cast from the ability menu or placed in hotbars for quick access.
• Hotbars are limited to 9 slots, making them ideal for frequently used abilities.

Using Ranged and Throwable Weapons

• No dedicated slot for ranged weapons; must be grabbed and aimed.
• Can place weapons in hotbars for quick access.

Tutorials and Mechanics

• Hachimitsu's guide is recommended for early game tutorials.
• Stamina is crucial, with sleeping or meditating required to recover.

Feats

• Dream Waker, Model Follower, Master Sleeper, Scavenger, and Gourmet are highlighted as essential feats depending on playstyle.
• Feats can depend on planned playstyle/build.

Skills

• Skills improve lifeskills, crafting, and combat efficiency.
• Skills can be trained by usage and improved with platinum coins at trainers.

Attributes

• Attributes are trained by using related skills and weapons.
• Raised by consuming specific foods.

Builds and Playstyles

• The game offers an open-world experience with flexible builds.
• Emphasizes the "double your stats" approach for problem-solving.

Pets and Allies

• Allies provide combat support and utility.
• Important to gear, feed, and provide money for allies to enhance their skills.
• Totem pole meta involves riding and parasitizing for combat advantages.

Nefia Checklist

• Important items for dungeon dives include bandages, blankets for fire/cold protection, canes, and escape tools.

Adventurers

• Adventurers can be recruited by raising affinity and dueling.

Guilds

• Four guilds available: Fighters, Mages, Thieves, Merchants.
• Contribution points earned through tasks.
• Possible to join all guilds simultaneously.

Taxes

• Important to pay taxes to avoid penalties.
• Taxes are paid in Mysilia, not Palmia.

Furniture Tickets

• Used to legally collect furniture from towns.
• Suggested to grab the tax box from Mysilia.

Farming

• Covered in the tutorial, with additional information on seed and crop management.
• Focus on RNG for growing crops with desired potentials.

Foods

• Foods are crucial for managing attribute potentials.
• Cooking allows control over food attributes for self and allies.

Gods and Favor

• Gods offer various bonuses and followers.
• Favor is linked to the Faith skill level.
• Different gods offer unique benefits and equipment.

Ether Disease

• Ether disease manageable with the right strategies.
• Importance of marking gear as important to avoid accidental losses.

Making Money

• Early game strategies include selling big pillars, making mushroom wine, and crafting furniture.
• Long-term strategies involve shipping various wines and goods.

Tips and Other Minor Things

• Various gameplay tips such as using tents as storage, searching items in base, and managing harvest job requests efficiently.
• Specific advice for maximizing rewards from gods and managing resources.

Conclusion

• Encourages players to continue exploring and learning from the community.
• The guide reflects on past experiences and changes in the game.

Agenda

• Personal agenda related to setting expectations for the game.
• Anti-Sseth crowd sentiment shared.