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[hippychibi]

Hey every new one.
I've noticed a large increase of post asking about how to get started in the game and many people in game asking every range of question.
I do love you help people but I think this well help much more then one on one question and answer.

Read the dialog box the NPCs give you. For every quest, the NPCs say almost exctly everything you need to finish the quest. Always talk to the SoS Guardian if you have a problem. She can explain where NPCs are located (but it takes some effort to learn how to use her) making it easier to find them.

For quest where items need to be found, most monsters of around the same level as the quest can drop the item. Keep hunting and at some point the items will turn up.

Lucky Balls are where all the nifty avatar custom items come from, like the backpacks and costumes. These are dropped by random monsters at random times. The balls can be bought and traded but the items themselves can not. After a week the items will leave the inventory and can not be used anymore. The colors of the balls repersents the type of item inside it. I don't know what the colors mean, but maybe some else could post that. The Lucky Ball items are, as I have heard, the items that will be avalible in the Cash Store when SoS goes Open Beta.
(Added by and much thanks to Xanthe)
LuckyBall Colors
Blue LuckyBall :: Armor/Costume
Red LuckyBall :: Back
Dark Yellow LuckyBall :: Headgear
Violet LuckyBall :: Face
Green LuckyBall :: Eyes

There is no mention yet of when SoS is going OB, but I believe that GM_rider or GM_Break will make a post letting us all know. There is a good chance of a server wipe, but the GMs have told us this is unconfered. I say plan for one, hope against it.

(Added by and much thanks to Fadigre)
Strength (POW) : affects Attack and WT (weight of portable items)
Usualy used for Fighters, but Rangers need a large amount too, and Rogues benefit from a pinch.
Intelligence (INT) : affects Magic Attack
All Magic classes use this Stat (Yes, it does boost heals)
Agility (AGI) : affects Attack speed, an Accuracy rate, Critical, and Moving Speed
So far, all I've seen this used on are Rogues, their highest Stat infact.
Mentality (MEN): Affects Accuracy rate, Defense, Magic Defense, and Skill Casting Speed
Nifty for a Tank, for shall I say ~ Fighter, depends on if you want to deal damage over take damage to amount this should be bumped by.
Stamina (STA) : increases HP
Again, nifty for a Tank, although everybody benefits from some bonus HP
Wisdom (WIS) : determines Magic Defense and MP
Similar to Stamina, all types like a little extra MP.

If anyone needs more help feel free to post and ask, this is just what I could think of as I sat here. I play GirlHippy and FinalHippy, feel free to ask either of us anything you need to know while in game. I usually just sit around in town chatting with anyone and everyone.

I hope this helps, at least a little bit, tell you how to get started in SoS.
Welcome to the game and enjoy the world with us.

---At some point I will reorginize this post to flow and read better.

[DragonMan949]

This can be really useful :D
Can you keep adding to it so that it will have all the information that the newcomers need. Good job

[Fadigre]

Oh Lord, thanks Hippy.
Not that I don't like posting for the new players, as its Kudos for me, but it, as you said, is the same mostly. This thread takes out two birds with one stone...now we just need it to be bumped alot :3
I'll probably post some information myself when my mind wants to be put to it.

Information relating invites~
Only Outspark can invite you to the Closed Beta, asking other players for invites will not work as we do not have those Privliges.

<Edit> Just answer a Class question, so heres the Answer~

Fear not!
The Classes on the game follow a basic RPG (Role Playing Game) varitey of classes.

Fighter - These vary, dependant on the user.
Primary purpose is to take damage, having the largest Defense, although some people have noticed they arn't always "Tanking", so jack up the Power Stat instead for some mean damage.

Rogue - Similar to Fighter in some aspects, although cannot tank as well. Low Damage but also a low Weapon delay, meaning attacking alot more frequent, also the Rogue has a high Accuracy stat, meaning it almost never misses. The final Feature of a Rogue is that most of the attacks aimed at it (If Agility is high enough) Will miss.

Magician - High Damage, low everything else :3
Typical Black Magic users, able to cast spells which do more then Physical damage to some extend, but once the MP reserve has ran dry, completely useless.

Acolyte - The Healer. The only support job from level 16 (Not including Predictors), main purpose is to simply heal party members, although has a damaging spell.

Heh, clear which classes I've played and which I havn't, eh?

<Edit> Such High Demand for this Information, so I've added it.

Strength (POW) : affects Attack and WT (weight of portable items)
Usualy used for Fighters, but Rangers need a large amount too, and Rogues benefit from a pinch. Note: A Certain degree of power is required for shields.
Intelligence (INT) : affects Magic Attack
All Magic classes use this Stat (Yes, it does boost heals)
Agility (AGI) : affects Attack speed, Dodge, Skill Critical, Critical, and Moving Speed
So far, all I've seen this used on are Rogues, their highest Stat in fact.
Mentality (MEN): Affects Accuracy rate, Critical, and Skill Critical
Nifty for all melees, as this is the only stat that boosts acuracy.
Stamina (STA) : increases HP
Again, nifty for a Tank, especialy as there is no defense stat as of yet, Tanks will want to buff this stat fequently, although everybody benefits from some bonus HP~
Wisdom (WIS) : determines Magic Defense and MP
Similar to Stamina, all types like a little extra MP.

<Edit>
Just woke from my Slumber here in the UK...noticed a large amount of people asking about the Pendants, we'll see to that~

List of mobs that I have found to drop the items, all inside the first 3 Zones (East and West)
So for all you trying the job change quest, heres what to aim for.

Orange Pocopoco - 2/4
Yellow Slime - 2/4
Wood Gelly - 3/4
High Gelly - 1/4
Purple Slime - 3/4
Pink Slime - 2/4 3/4
Pocupocu - 4/4

[hippychibi]

Please, feel free to post information and I can keep reediting my post so we can have a really good start up giude going.

[DragonMan949]

I don`t know much more info. But anyone have ideas for powerlvling as a lvl 11 xenian?
I`m trying out the attacking Wood Jellys method. I lvled up from 11 to 16 in ten minutes XD

[Overview]

That should clear up some things for both new and old players alike. Good job.

[DragonMan949]

Yeah, and maybe u can add information on invites, classes, customization, and some controls. That should help a ton

[MissKaiti]

How can I even start the game? I can't figure it out... :/

[DragonMan949]

Have u been invited by a GM yet? If u did you should download it...

[Xanthe]

LuckyBall Colors

Blue LuckyBall :: Armor/Costume
Red LuckyBall :: Back
Dark Yellow LuckyBall :: Headgear
Violet LuckyBall :: Face
Green LuckyBall :: Eyes

[hippychibi]

Thank you for your additions guys.
Does anyone know if rider, Break, and Motor are the only GMs? They are the only three I know of, and Cruz (what's his letters tag?).
Alos does anyone talk Motor or Break? I have never spoken to them in game. Actually, I've never seen Break in game...

[Alleyspark]

Thank you for your additions guys.
Does anyone know if rider, Break, and Motor are the only GMs? They are the only three I know of, and Cruz (what's his letters tag?).
Alos does anyone talk Motor or Break? I have never spoken to them in game. Actually, I've never seen Break in game...
I just saw it and it looked interesting where are the games

[Fadigre]

..::bump::..

[hippychibi]

Alley, go to Outspark.com and follow the link to the SoS website. On there is the download link. The game is CB right now but soon it will be OB for everyone to play.

[Shiryou]

*+*bump*+*

yea there are a lot of threads about the pendants (think I replied to a few of them) but this is a good guide for new players :)

[Fadigre]

As a level2 Rogue, I only recently got Rapid Step Level 2, which is level 26!
I had no clue that it was level 26, as its not in the Skill Book shop, so I'm going to list skills for you all, so hopefully, you won't miss them yourselves.

Note: Level 2 and above Skill books are only obtainable by killing monsters of the relevent level, or buying from a player shop.
So far, level 30 monsters drop level 2s.

Fighter:
Level 16 Level 1 Thrusting
Level 21 Level 1 Shield Crash
Level 26 Level 1 Sharp Weapon
Level 31 Level 2 Thrusting
Level 36 Level 1 Over burning
Level 41 Level 1 Broke Sword
Level 46 "Attraction Master Book"
Level 46 Level 2 Shield Crash
Level 46 Level 3 Thrusting
Level 51 Level 1 Reflection
Level 51 Level 2 Over Burning
Level 61 Level 1 Hard Blow

Rogue
Level 16 Level 1 Scare
Level 16 Level 1 Rapid Step
Level 21 Level 1 Blind Sight
Level 26 Level 1 Accuracy
Level 26 Level 2 Rapid Step
Level 31 Level 1 Doping
Level 36 Level 1 Invisable
Level 36 Level 2 Scare
Level 41 Level 1 Core Blow
Level 51 Level 2 Doping
Level 51 Level 1 GOGOGO
Level 56 Level 3 Rapid Step
Level 61 Level 1 Evil Voice



Magician
Level 16 Level 1 Magic Ice
Level 16 "Mindbuster Master Book"
Level 21 Level 1 Magic Thunder
Level 26 Level 1 Magic Clear
Level 31 Level 1 Magic Shield
Level 36 Level 1 Magic Poison
Level 41 level 2 Magic Thunder
Level 46 Level 1 Magic Fire
Level 51 "Concentration Master Book"
Level 56 Level 1 Lightning
Level 56 Level 3 Magic Ice
Level 61 "Settle Master Book"

Acolyte
Level 16 Level 1 Minor Heal
Level 16 Level 1 Spirit
Level 16 Level 1 Illusion Quake
Level 21 Level 1 Bless
Level 26 Level 1 Fist Up
Level 31 Level 2 Minor Heal
Level 31 Level 1 Poison Clear
Level 36 Level 1 Unbuff
Level 36 Level 2 Illusion Quake
Level 41 Level 1 Holy Cure
Level 41 Level 2 Spirit
Level 41 Level 2 Bless
Level 46 Level 3 Minor Heal
Level 46 Level 2 Fist up
Level 46 "Revival Master Book"
Level 51 Level 1 Meditation
Level 56 "Oblivion Master Book"
Level 61 Level 1 Ghost Steal

Cleric
Level 45 Level 1 Force Blast
Level 45 "1 Level Protection"
Level 45 "1 Level Braves up"
Level 45 Level 1 Assist Heal
Level 46 Level 1 Shake Mind
Level 51 Level 1 Time Shield
Level 56 Level 1 Eurojior
Level 61 Level 1 Burning Hands

Scouter
Level 45 Level 1 Wind Blow
Level 45 Level 1 Nome Binding
Level 45 "Syphoon Master Book"
Level 46 Level 1 Falcon Eye
Level 51 Level 1 Parasite
Level 56 Level 1 Poison Arrow
Level 61 "Spiritism Master Book"

More to be added as I find them.
I think the Cleric buffs have Typos :3

[Fadigre]

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/fadigre/1022_CC66.jpg
Just gained 1 Yellow Watermelon, so I'll bring up where, and if I find any more where they came from too.

Shaio forest - Pawkin

[guiltyr]

Wow, so far by what Fadigre has said. Seems like Solstice is going to be a more balanced game. Almost all the attributes are important for all the classes. Unlike most games where you can just pump everything into 1 attribute and still be strong.

[hippychibi]

All points can be pumped (-tears- I miss Pumps) into one attribute for each class but there are reasons to make a more balanced character. A rogue with good HP or MP could stay in a fight longer, while a fighter with high AGI will deal more damage alittle bit faster.

[Fadigre]

o.o;
I'm flattered, truly.
Yeah, just as Chibi says, you can just pump them, I know far too many fighters that do that...Out of all the classes I'd say they are the most prone to pumping, probably because its the one that is most likely to work after being pumped, at least it seems to.
Currently I just use a 2 in the main Stats, such as Int on my Acolyte, and then 1 in the sub stat, Wis.
T is not set in stone, its just what I imagine to be decent builds, later people will come back with their results of experiments, then I'll change it
And we ALL know that that is going to happen :3

[Shiryou]

*+*bump*+*

[justin2tegz]

what does collecting pendants 1/4 ~ 4/4 do?
i just got them and dont know what they are for.. thanks! :D

[Alezio]

what does collecting pendants 1/4 ~ 4/4 do?
i just got them and dont know what they are for.. thanks! :D

you are gonna need those when you change your job

[Fadigre]

..::Bump::..

[HimuraX]

Hmmm, I've been wondering ages as a fighter what added physical defence, the hit stat isen't defence, I've tested it, didn't help and also added Men dosen't help one bit for defence. I know there's someway to add def as you see there's already 2 points added to it plus what armor you have on. I don't know if it's bugged or what but I would like everyone's option on this? ^.^ Then if I think it's bugged I'll go post in the bug part of the forums

[jeremiade]

I havent even startyed playing yet as it is with many other people but im thinkin about making a mage so if anyone fels like giving me some tips tell me so im prepared for open beta PM email or just add me thx ^-^

[Fadigre]

Sadly I am yet to try Magician, but from what I can see, its pretty much a Ranger with Magic.
Magic Ice, the begining skill alows you to slow down mobs, so you can always hit them, and they can't hit you, as you run faster. Apart from that, I don't know anything :3

[jeremiade]

lol Fadigre i think you would be a good GM

and thx ^-^

[Fadigre]

I'm not so Sure myself, I have Loyalty issues.
I'm till signed up on FFXI, and theres a chance I'll go back, and then theres a chance I'll quit this too.
I'm hoping if I do go back I'll be on here while waiting for a party on there.
But hey, I always like helping out, as my Sig says, I like it when I get applaused with "Wow!"

Ealier today somthing bizare happened, a new player actualy helped me, and when I gave them a reward for it, they got Very excited :3
Only thing I want is to be respected, which is why I treat everyone with respect.
The community here so far has been fantastic!

I'm sure my Helping Couter-Part, HippyChibi would be doing exactly the same right now, just happens to be me online.

[jeremiade]

FFXI!!! really i used to play but had to quit since the amount of players was very low at the time but seemed awsome

W0W btw XD

and if u quit lol ill be sad but either way i hope you have fun and if your here when OB starts i would like to add you if possible

[Fadigre]

Its down to like 3000 on at a time now, and me being a Thief on there, I barely get a party as others can do my Job, and do more Damage...Like those Samurai...
Being in the UK also means I'm never there when Peak amount of players are on ._.
I've noticed you're Sig, and I can't edit it either, I don't think anyone can.

[jeremiade]

oh well yeah that kinda sux i used to be a summoner/ninja Taru with a BLM to begin with but i quit T_T sorry bout your time problem im in california so the only problems i have is whether my house is gonna get burned down right now with all the fires scary O_O..

Thx for the help on the profile as well it was bothering me XD now ill have to post about the colored squares under peoples name

[Fadigre]

From what I am aware, the green/red ones indicate how much people like you, but that blue on you have...no idea.
There are some scales below the Squares which are used to nudge their rep up or down.

[jeremiade]

maybe it means im a ninja and my reputation is secretive XD

or that im so renown i dont need a square XXXXDDDD

but atleast i know what they mean thx Info-God

[Fadigre]

Ha, I just gave you Rep and it changed.
I imagine the Blue ones mean you have had no feedback.

[jeremiade]

sorry Fadigre G2G clean my room lol add me pls and hopefully c you later

And REP AWSOME!!!! thx lol

[Fadigre]

You can View Rep by slecting "Option"
I have a Request if anybody is reading this, Do Xen Stones Add to the +1 Status of a weapon, or do they enhance another way...

[hippychibi]

I havn't used my one and only Xen Stone yet. I just look at it in my hotel room. ^_^
It should just add the +1, if it does anything else it will be a random effect.
Remember, they don't always work. There's a small chance it won't. No to scare anyone way from it.

I would have been posting more but I've been stuck in classes.
Respect is all anyone can give that's worth anything, so respect given is respect earned.

[Fadigre]

I was looking at mine ealiery, as it emitted it's gentle glow...
When I get two Stones, I'll use it an find out then, I think it is likely to be the +s.

[Fadigre]

<Edit>
Changed what stats do on the first page, SoS website is wrong.

[MsFirenIce]

Hmm, I wonder if this is a silly question..but how do you save and close?

[Fadigre]

Save the Game?
The system is always uploading what you are doing to the server, so its always Auto-Saving.

Close the Game?
Just hammer the "Esc" Key and select "Close Game"

[MsFirenIce]

ok, thanks. Guess I'm too used to game consoles. LOL

[Fadigre]

Consoles > All
But not so good for MMOs ._.

[Sephiroth_Rox]

Hahaha.
Welcome to the internets.

[MsFirenIce]

Can anyone help? I got a newbie joined up with me who lost her knife. How can she get a new one?

[Xanthe]

She could always get new one by attacking the monsters in the first few fields, or buy a better one in the shops.

[Sephiroth_Rox]

Can anyone help? I got a newbie joined up with me who lost her knife. How can she get a new one?

Lol you will get annoyed with the number of knives that you will drop. And they will be useless at all.

[Fadigre]

Probably a bit late now, but thats myh Timezone's Fault~

Is she by anychance delivering in Sword of a Novice to the SoS Guardian?

[Fadigre]

What a moraly disintigrating day.
Feelings wise I'm still pretty down, and to see this thread now reach the fourth page dosn't suggest much to benefit. Alot of information has been thrown in, it'd be sad to see it go.

Just as sad as it has been to see HippyChibi dissapear to suddenly.

Bump.

[lloyd_heart]

actually men helps increase crit and skill crit too, i dunno why it helps but when i increase men, often my crit and skill crit raises too as well as hit.

[DragonMan949]

Have u made a tutorial for the 10 quests yet? And the job changing one? I bet this would help alot too.

[Fadigre]

actually men helps increase crit and skill crit too, i dunno why it helps but when i increase men, often my crit and skill crit raises too as well as hit.

The original post is wrong on it's stats, I posted further down the page with the correct ones. HippyChibi hasn't been around to correct it.


Have u made a tutorial for the 10 quests yet? And the job changing one? I bet this would help alot too.

I think I'll do that Dragon when I make another Rogue to take it's Anklet and give to my main, worthwhile idea.

[thatlove]

Uhh.
Does anyone know when Open Beta is coming?
Sorry if this question has been repeated many times.
I couldn't find an answer to it =/.
Lol.

[manji2501]

Hi. im a fiesta player, im thinking of trying out SOS, but i still have some doubts.
So since this is a thread made for newbies of SOS, i would figure this is as good a place to ask as any other.
So here it goes:
I dont like the top down view of the game much, is it default, unchangeble, or are there other camera options?
Some of the aspects that are kind of luring me into the game are the japanese animation style of the character designs, and the costume customization options. In the first post in this thread the customization options are refered to; one gets to customize costumes via special drops, but it also say's that the customized costumes are time limited and dissapear after a week?
Can someone please confirm this? I mean whats the point of having customized costumes if they are not permanent?
Unless of course im missenterpreting something or there are other different cuztomization options.
best regards

[DragonMan949]

Hey, I just found something, some +1 items give bonus stats! So watch what you sell!!!