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==What to do==
==What to do==
*'''First, [http://www.perplexcity.com/signin/login.build sign up on perplexcity.com]'''
*'''First, [http://www.perplexcity.com/signin/login.build sign up on perplexcity.com]'''
**This will be the place where you enter puzzle card solves.
**Be sure to fill out your profile and add tags, so that everyone can get to know you! You can enter card solves and read the forums here as well.
**Be sure to fill out your profile and add tags, so that everyone can get to know you!
**If you haven't seen it, look over [http://www.perplexcity.com/getstarted/index.qbuild the official getting started page].


* '''Discover the Story'''
* '''Discover the Story'''
**Read through the [http://story.perplexcity.com/catchup.html official story so far] and listen to the podcasts
**Read through the [http://story.perplexcity.com/catchup.html official story so far] and listen to the [http://story.perplexcity.com/podcast/ podcasts]
***As you discover more details, check out these wiki pages if you have questions and for additional information
***As you discover more details, check out these wiki pages if you have questions and for additional information
**Once you've caught up on the story so far, read through the four (and a half) character blogs, starting at the beginning of each
**Once you've caught up on the story so far, read through the four (and a half) character blogs, starting at the beginning of each
***[http://www.thescarlettkite.com The Scarlett Kite] - ([http://thescarlettkite.com/archives/2005/04/hello_world.html first post])
***[http://www.thescarlettkite.com The Scarlett Kite] - {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/archives/2005/04/hello_world.html first post])
***[http://www.quirkyacuity.com Quirky Acuity] - ([http://quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/04/test_post.html first post])
***[http://www.quirkyacuity.com Quirky Acuity] - {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/04/test_post.html first post])
***[http://www.thepathofleasttime.com The Path of Least Time] - ([http://quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/04/test_post.html first post])
***[http://www.thepathofleasttime.com The Path of Least Time] - {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/04/test_post.html first post])
***[http://www.perplexcityacademy.com/ah328451/ Anna Heath's Personal Site]
***[http://www.perplexcityacademy.com/ah328451/ Anna Heath's Personal Site]
***[http://www.thescarlettkite.com/scarlettsstory/ Scarlett's Story]
***[http://www.thescarlettkite.com/scarlettsstory/ Scarlett's Story]
***[http://www.theoozezone.com The Ooze Zone] - ([http://theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/one_of_those_da.html first post])
***[http://www.theoozezone.com The Ooze Zone] - {{WaybackS1|theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/one_of_those_da.html first post])
**Visit the [[Trails|trails and calendars]] section
**Visit the [[Trails|trails and calendars]] section


* '''Interact with other players'''
* '''Interact with other players'''
**Check out the two forums, [http://forums.perplexcity.com perplexcityforums] and [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/ unfiction]
**Check out the forums, [http://www.perplexorum.com The Perplexorum], [http://forums.perplexcity.com the PXC forums] and [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/ unfiction]
***We recommend registering on both, so that you can join in on the conversation.
***We recommend registering on all, so that you can join in on the conversation. A word of warning: there is an overwhelming amount of information on these forums, and it is usually quite scattered. You should wait until you're familiar with the basics of the game and story before posting on them.
***A word of warning: there is an overwhelming amount of information on both these forums, and it is usually quite scattered. You should wait until you're familiar with the basics of the game and story before posting on them.
***The Perplexorum has set up [http://perplexorum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=38 a buddy system] to help get new players oriented to the game and community - don't hesitate to message a buddy and ask a question!
**Pop into IRC to say hello!
**Pop into IRC to say hello!
***Connect to #syzygy through [http://www.unfiction.com/chat a website] or by downloading [http://www.mirc.com/ mIRC]
***Connect to IRC: #perplexorum is found at [irc://irc.appliedirc.com/perplexorum irc.appliedirc.com:6667] (and through [http://appliedirc.com/?webchat&chan=perplexorum this client]). #syzygy is found at irc.chat-solutions.org:6667 (and through [http://www.unfiction.com/chat this website]). Or, connect by downloading an IRC client such as [http://silverex.org/ XChat].
**Add your picture to the [http://perplexcitywiki.com/gallery/v/players/ player gallery]
**Add your picture to the [http://perplexcitywiki.com/gallery/v/players/ player gallery]




If you have questions as you go along, feel free to ask in #syzygy, search the wiki, search the forum archives, or try to locate it on the [[Trails|trails/calendars]] page. Try to not post in the forums asking people to catch you up, as there are ample resources and individuals available to help you.
If you have questions as you go along, feel free to ask in IRC, search the wiki, [http://perplexorum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=38 ask your buddy], search the forum archives, or try to locate it on the [[Trails|trails/calendars]] page. Try to not post in the forums asking people to catch you up, as there are ample resources and individuals available to help you.
 


*Now that you're caught up, be sure to bookmark all of the blogs and news sites, including [http://www.pxcsentinel.com Perplex City's newspaper, The Sentinel] so that you'll stay up to date.
*Now that you're caught up, be sure to bookmark all of the blogs and news sites, including [http://www.pxcsentinel.com Perplex City's newspaper, The Sentinel] so that you'll stay up to date.
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==The next step==
==The next step==
*[http://www.perplexcity.com/help/buycards/index.build Buy some cards and start solving!]
*[http://www.perplexcity.com/help/buycards/index.build Buy some cards and start solving!]
**You can also [http://perplexcity.com/promo/1/index.qbuild solve two free virtual cards].
*If you find info missing on the wiki, you can request a login and add the info yourself, or notify someone who will fix it up
*If you find info missing on the wiki, you can request a login and add the info yourself, or notify someone who will fix it up
*To manage your cards, visit the following sites:
*To manage your cards, visit the following sites:
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**[http://www.perplexcitycardmanager.com Perplex City Card Manager]
**[http://www.perplexcitycardmanager.com Perplex City Card Manager]
**[http://www.perplexcitytrades.com Perplex City Trades]
**[http://www.perplexcitytrades.com Perplex City Trades]
*We also recommend bookmarking [http://www.pxcsentinel.com The Perplex City Sentinel], PXC's newspaper which updates about once a week

Latest revision as of 22:27, 14 May 2007

General

This page is meant to be a resource for anyone new to the game, to make sure all bases are covered. To get oriented, skim over the basic intro.


What to do

  • Discover the Story
    • Read through the official story so far and listen to the podcasts
      • As you discover more details, check out these wiki pages if you have questions and for additional information
    • Once you've caught up on the story so far, read through the four (and a half) character blogs, starting at the beginning of each
    • Visit the trails and calendars section
  • Interact with other players
    • Check out the forums, The Perplexorum, the PXC forums and unfiction
      • We recommend registering on all, so that you can join in on the conversation. A word of warning: there is an overwhelming amount of information on these forums, and it is usually quite scattered. You should wait until you're familiar with the basics of the game and story before posting on them.
      • The Perplexorum has set up a buddy system to help get new players oriented to the game and community - don't hesitate to message a buddy and ask a question!
    • Pop into IRC to say hello!
    • Add your picture to the player gallery


If you have questions as you go along, feel free to ask in IRC, search the wiki, ask your buddy, search the forum archives, or try to locate it on the trails/calendars page. Try to not post in the forums asking people to catch you up, as there are ample resources and individuals available to help you.

The next step

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