Question from Newbie

Alumert

Hi, everyone.

I'm new to Achaea, and more than likely this will end up being a throwaway character as I learn more about the game and the different races/classes to find out what it is I really want to play. Not saying I won't stay if I end up enjoying playing a tigerman apostate, but I did randomly pick. 

I was wondering if anyone had combat logs they were willing to share? PvP combat is a huge draw for me, and my question is what is the overall consensus is for getting into it? What level and/or skill rank (I'm assuming at least near trans-survival and one if not two trans guild skills) is recommended? Are there any artefacts or in-game obtainable items that are a must-have before joining in? Are there any systems available for purchase or for free that will help in survivability in general, not just PvP?

Aereidhna

Welcome! I can't help with arties and such but here is a combat logs thread: http://forums.achaea.com/discussion/15/combat-logs

And typically level 80 is a good thing to aim for, but lots of people get into combat in 60s-70s and without being tri-trans. 

The main systems for Mudlet are svof and WunderSys
http://forums.achaea.com/discussion/3976/svof
http://forums.achaea.com/discussion/2249/wundersys-an-achaean-serverside-curing-system

Kiet

It all depends on class, really. Some classes want a lot of arties, some don't care at all. Most classes only require tri-trans + survival and maybe avoidance/riding, but some classes can get away with less

Matias

Alumert said:

Are there any systems available for purchase or for free that will help in survivability in general, not just PvP?

You can look into HELP CURING, but there is also svof for the mudlet client which in my opinion help enormously with surviving.

Dochitha

PVP happens at many levels. You don't have to start out going against the top-tiers, or try fighting against artied people. Like @kiet says, certain classes do not need arties, while some classes are more arty demanding. You can do well with Apostate without arties. You can get into combat as early as you like, level is not a limit, but along the way you are going to grow in levels anyway, so don't draw a line like that.

You definitely start off against people around your might and skill levels. Make some friends and keep testing in the arena, ask questions, occassionaly fight people higher than your might and skill and ask them for tips before letting them go. Cos that's the best way to grow and find out more about combat. Combat is in-depth and intriguing.

Tri-trans is generally good, but again, you learn up your skills along the way. It's not like "lets get all prepared before I start", it's a journey, an exploration, you get there as you progress.