I've no idea where to start- there is just too much information to get my head wrapped around it all.
Here's what I've learned so far/decided:
My character is going to be human- cause then I don't have to be picky about location and- hey! I'm human so it should be a bit easier to play realistically in character.
I'm so confused...
First off- the wiki-- It is really more set up as reference and as a complete noob I'm not finding it very helpful at all. Every article has a ton of links and those links have links- etc.
The FAQ's arn't that helpful either- for instance the getting started faq directs me to the wiki (which as I said before is information overload). I followed the FAQ's advice and spent the majority of that three hour chunk of time reading odd bits in the wiki but not having a better grasp on the world (though I do now know a bit about the races.) But, for instance- the religions--- The Mother religion??? There are like a kagillion (okay about 3) Mothers- so in the race section when they say that a person of such and such a race often is part of the Mother religion- which bloody one are they talking about???
Since the wiki experience was quickly taking me to frustration city (I just want simple answers darn it! It terms a 6 year old could understand) I did the other thing that the FAQ recommended just start trying to make a character (which also directs me to the wiki). Besides that, I accidentally clicked on some link on the bottom of that page and it lead me to a form and now I cannot get back to that info page (and btw- the links in the form found when clicking the question marks don't work- For instance it says:
But there are no links in that text...)Your character's name, and any nicknames he/she may go by. For a list of names already used in Tazlure, and suggestions on picking your character's name, please see: On Picking A Name
Please note:
We prefer your loginname to be the same as your character's name.
Anyways... Rant over.
I can see that other people seem to have navigated their way into the world (as there is a large member base.)
Are any of you willing to help out a noob-
Like for instance: in other rp's I've done before there is a quickstart type thing that has the bare bone basics all on one page. I understand that the world here is large- but large is intimidating. And I understand there is a beginners guide of sorts already in the FAQ and character creation bit- but those just don't go into enough detail.
And now I'm whining again.
What I mean to say- is this: Should I just grab a gallon of instant coco mix, a kettle, a comfy chair and my laptop and be prepared to spend the next few days/weeks reading all about the world and it's people.
Or is there a fast track option/ someone willing to mentor me?
Thanks, especially if you read this far without skimming/skipping (I give you two cookies!)