New Player Guide
This New Player Guide is intended as an information portal for new and returning players to Outlands. It will cover a wide range of topics briefly but include links to more detailed information as needed.
Getting Started
- Read the Code of Conduct
- Download and Install the Outlands Game Client
- Create an Account (completely free)
- Join Our Discord Chat Community
Creating a Character
Name and Appearance
Pick a Skill Set
Arrived at Shelter Island - Now What?
Give a brief description of Shelter Island here.
Young Player Status
Newbied Items
- Items a character begins with are considered Newbied and will not drop as loot on death
- Items will lose Newbied status if picked up or used by any non-Young status player
- Starting Bandages and Arrows are bound to a specific character and cannot be used by another
- View the Starting Items for each Character Template
Losing Young Player Status
Players will lose Young Player Status if any of the following events occur:
- The player leaves Shelter Island by any means
- The player has spent more than 8 hours in game
- The player says "I renounce my young player status"
Training Hall
New Player Dungeon
Shelter Island Moongate
Due to the fact that players cannot perform Harmful Actions (including Stealing) on other players while on Shelter Island, makes its Moongate an ideal location for trading and socializing, but only characters with Young Player Status can use the Bank or NPC Vendors there.
Leaving Shelter Island - Now What?
Upon leaving Shelter Island, your true journey in Outlands begins...