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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. | **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! | **Be sure to fill out your profile and add tags, so that everyone can get to know you! | ||
* '''Discover the Story''' | |||
**Read through the [http://story.perplexcity.com/catchup.html 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 | |||
***[http://www.thescarlettkite.com The Scarlett Kite] | |||
***[http://www.quirkyacuity.com Quirky Acuity] | |||
***[http://www.thepathofleasttime.com The Path of Least Time] | |||
***[http://www.perplexcityacademy.com/ah328451/ Anna Heath's Personal Site] | |||
***[http://www.thescarlettkite.com/scarlettsstory/ Scarlett's Story] | |||
**Visit the [[Trails|trails and calendars]] section | |||
* | * '''Interact with other players''' | ||
** | **Check out the two forums, [http://forums.perplexcity.com perplexcityforums] and [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/ unfiction] | ||
***We recommend registering on both, so that you can join in on the conversation. | |||
** | ***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 reading them or posting on them. | ||
**[http://www. | **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] | |||
**[http:// | **Add your picture to the <strike>[http://wiki.incognitus.net/gallery/v/ppc/ppcp/ player gallery]</strike> | ||
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 | 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. | ||
Revision as of 16:19, 6 June 2006
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
- First, 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!
- 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
- Read through the official story so far and listen to the podcasts
- Interact with other players
- Check out the two forums, perplexcityforums and unfiction
- We recommend registering on both, so that you can join in on the conversation.
- 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 reading them or posting on them.
- Pop into IRC to say hello!
- Add your picture to the
player gallery
- Check out the two forums, perplexcityforums and unfiction
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/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 Perplex City's newspaper, The Sentinel so that you'll stay up to date.
The next step
- Buy some cards and start solving!
- 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:
- We also recommend bookmarking The Perplex City Sentinel, PXC's newspaper which updates about once a week
