Beginner's Guide

This small guide simply goes through pretty much everything you will need to know about the User Interface of CrystalShire. Simply refer to the pictures and the corresponding number or box around the object for more details. I will not be covering fighting because it's pretty much self-explanatory. Run up to a monster, use spells or physical attacks (ctrl key), get exp, loot.

This guide is mainly to address commonly asked questions in CrystalShire.


Stats / Character Info / User Interface


1. Str - Increases Physical Damage (does not apply to spells)
2. End - Increases Maximum Health
3. Int - Increases Maximum Spirit
4. Agi - Increases Avoidability (somewhat) and Decreases Damage (slightly)
5. Will - Increases Recovery Rate (rate at which your hp/mp bars regenerate)
6. Pnts - Total Skill Stat Points Remaining (click the "+"s next to stats to raise them by 1)
7. Weapon Slot - Currently Equipped Weapon (right-click to remove)
8. Armor Slot - Currently Equipped Armor (right-click to remove)
9. Helmet Slot - Currently Equipped Helmet (right-click to remove)
10. Shield Slot - Currently Equipped Shield (right-click to remove)
11. Player Info - Character Name and Current Level
12. Spell/Item Hotkeys - Each Key Corresponds to the Spell/Item Assigned to it (drag-and-drop a spell or item onto a slot to set it to that key | right-click the icons to reset the hotkeys)
13. Health/Spirit/Exp - If your health reaches zero, you die and are sent back to DevinShire. If your Spirit reaches zero, you will be unable to cast spells. Reach the total exp to level up. If you die, you will lost 1/3 of your current exp.
 Shops
- Stand directly in front of a merchant and click [ctrl] to enter his/her shop

- Scroll over items with your mouse to make a selection

- Each item will have a brief description, class/level requirements, and a price

- Once you're ready to make a purchase, simply double-click the item you want and you will receive it

- If you wish to sell something, open up your inventory and double-click the item to sell it.

- You can view how much the shop will buy your item for by hovering over the item icon and looking at the bottom of the image that pops up.

- Keep in mind that not all shops use gold as currency....


Dropping Items



- To drop an item, simply open up your inventory and right-click on the item you wish to drop

- When dropped, a notice will pop up for everyone to see, displaying exactly what you dropped in the chat box

- Other players will be able to see and pick up your dropped item after 9 seconds

- If you are in a party, all members can see each others' drops at all times

- Items on the ground will disappear every 5 minutes on a strict timer. This timer will refresh when it runs out, clearing any and all items on the ground. Be careful when dropping valuable goods as you never know when the next refresh could be.

- To pick an item up, click the spacebar