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Saturday, January 12th, 2008
Newbie Leveling GuideTalk to Element Helper Remi and read her instructions
When you first enter the game in Roumen, Helper Remi is waiting to assist you as you first begin your journey through Fiesta. Talk to her and listen to what she has to say. Her Tutorial Quest will help you learn the basics of playing Fiesta. Follow her instructions carefully and soon you will be ready to begin your adventure.
Check the Information Signs
All around Isya, Information Signs are posted for you. Mouse over them with your pointer until a chat bubble icon appears on your screen. Click on them and read what they have to say. They are useful means of information as you venture forth through the lands of Isya.
Accept and load up on Quests
As a young adventurer, you constantly have to prove yourself to the people of Isya. You also may want to get on their good sides, so as to gain new knowledge, acquire new skills, and make new friends. Sometimes helping out can get you some great rewards, and the experience is always great. As you level up, more and more quests become available to you, and the rewards increase as well.
On the upper right hand part of your screen, to the left of you mini-map, a Quest Notice icon will appear when there is an available quest for you. Clicking on the icon will tell you where you need to go to find your next task.
If you explore around town, you will see some NPC’s with a glowing, floating, egg above their heads. The Quest egg means that they have a quest waiting for you. If the egg is cracked, that means that you have already accepted a quest from that NPC and it is in progress. If the egg hatches, congratulations you have completed that quest.
If you look at the town map by pressing the shortcut key ‘m’, or click on the icon at your bottom right hand corner, you will notice that the location of each NPC is noted. If the NPC’s has a green exclamation point near its name, then they have a quest waiting. If the exclamation point is half green, half yellow then it is in progress. Once you have completed your given quest, the exclamation point disappears. Be sure to consult your map, for new quests.
Your Quest log is accessible by pressing the shortcut key ‘l’, or click on the icon at the bottom right hand corner of your screen. There you will see all the quests you have accepted, and you can track your progress as some quests do require multiple tasks.
Load up on as many quests as they come available to you. Some quests may require you to perform the same tasks, or hunt in the same map, or area. Some quests are repeatable and the rewards can be very helpful as you play. Look at the rewards, and prioritize the quests that can help you the most. Form parties with other players who have similar quests. By helping each other, you can complete certain tasks in a minimal amount of time.
Talk to NPC’s
The non-player characters in Fiesta are the primary storytellers, and quest givers of the game. Look to them for information and tasks. Each also has a primary function to assist you on your adventure. Explore, and talk to NPC’s to see what they have to offer you. Familiarize yourself with their locations, so you’ll have an easy time getting what you need in the future. An NPC can sometimes be your best friend.
Equip your items
To access your inventory press the ‘I’ key or click the Inventory icon in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. Your inventory is where all the items you pick up are stored. It is also the screen where u can equip the items you wish to use. To equip an item, simply right click on its icon. To unequip your item, right click on the item again.
HP & SP Stones
Characters come equipped with a specific amount of HP & SP Stones. These stones can be used by a player to heal their characters and restore spirit points. The stones cool down time is independent of potions and they can be replenished from any town healer for a specific amount of in-game currency. The amount of stones you can carry at any one time increase as you level and can further be increased when special items are purchased from the Fiesta Store.
Starting HP & SP Stones per Class
Warrior 15 HP 7 SP
Cleric 14 HP 10 SP
Archer 13 HP 10 SP
Mage 11 HP 15 SP
The short key for using an HP stone is the ‘E’ key, and for using an SP stone the ‘Q’ key. By default the action buttons for these are placed in the 1 and 2 slot of your Quick Slot bar, but u have the ability to change these buttons to fit you style of play.
Rest
When your HP and SP are too low to continue playing and you don’t want to use up your potions, or stones you can simply just put your character in rest mode to regenerate your HP and SP. Rest mode can be activated by pressing the ‘Home’ key. Your character will then enter his mini house, which is shaped like a mushroom and rest. As you gain experience and begin to level, you can purchase and use better houses that will regenerate HP and SP faster. Also there will be a lot more functions and accessories for your mini house. Some of these things can be purchased in game or from our Fiesta Store.
Level Up
When you kill monsters or complete certain quests your character gains experience. After gaining a certain amount of experience your character will level up. As you level you earn stat points to distribute, skill empowerment points, and access to level restricted scrolls, and areas. A character earns 1 stat point per level, and 1 skill empowerment point per level.
Chat
The chat window is located above the Quick Slot bar in the bottom left hand corner of you screen. To type a message, simply press the enter key to toggle the chat window, type in your message and press the enter key again. To toggle the chat window off, again press the enter key.
In Fiesta there are more options for chatting with other players. To shout a message in public begin your message with /s. To privately message another player, begin your message with /w to whisper them. To chat within your party begin your message with /p and to chat within your guild, begin your message with /g.
Storage
Each town has a warehouse NPC called the Storage Keeper. By speaking to them you can access your personal storage space, where you can store any items that you pick up as you play. It’s a good place to store gathered items, created items, and high-level items you want to save for later. This storage space is the same for all your characters, so you can store items there for your other characters to use. You can also deposit your in-game currency there for all your players to use. While the storage window is open, simply left-click on items in your inventory to store them.
Have Fun & Enjoy Fiesta
Make friends, party up, and have fun in the adventurous world of Fiesta.
Game Basics Guide
Controls
We will release this information soon.
Basic Movement
Fiesta offers two ways for players to move around the world of Isya. You can either use w,s,a,d as your direction keys, or use click to move. Click to move allows you to move your character to an area on your screen by left clicking on the ground.
Quick Slot bar
The Quick Slot bar at the bottom left part of your screen is where you can put your skills, spells, actions, and frequently used items like potions and scrolls. Initially it contains the icons for HP Stone, SP Stone, Automatic Attack, and Item Pick Up, but you can add other action icons and customize the bar to your playing style. To use these actions simply right click on the action icon or press the key located in the top right of each icon. To load you Quick Slot bar, simply open your skills, actions, or inventory, click the action you want to load, and place it in the Quick Slot or your choice. To remove an action, left-click to pick the icon up and click it anywhere else on the screen.
Interacting with the World
Use your pointer to mouse over NPC’s and objects in the game. If your pointer becomes a chat bubble, that means you can either speak with that NPC, or read something on that object by left clicking. If a sword appears, that means you can either attack that target, or that target can be gathered by double clicking. If a hand appears then left clicking can pick up that object.
Attacking
To attack enemies simply target it by left clicking or press the tab key to auto target the nearest enemy. Once they are targeted, left click on it again to attack or choose a skill or spell to perform. When you have activated the attack, skill, or spell you will automatically move within range of your target. You can perform a skill or cast a spell by either pressing the key that corresponds to your attack in the quick slot bar or right click on the icon.
Partying
Fiesta allows players to party in groups of five. This allows players to help each other level or successfully complete hard maps or dungeons, or defeat strong enemies. In a party, players can use skill or spells that benefit each other and experience gained from defeating enemies is divided amongst the members of the party. To party another player simply target them and right click on their icon when it appears on the top portion of the screen. Once you have right clicked a drop down menu will appear. You can then send a party invitation to target player. If he accepts then a party is formed and his character icon will appear on the left side of your screen.
Character Information
You can access your character information screen by clicking on the character icon in your window icon bar at the lower right part of your screen. This window shows you the different details of you character including your character stats, attributes, level, experience gained, and you combat info. It also shows your titles and the different titles you character can have.
Gaining New Skills
As characters level up they gain access to new spell and skills. Look for skill master Ruby in Roumen to purchase your skill scrolls from levels 3 – 18. Otherwise you can buy skill scrolls from other skill masters and class trainers all around Isya. You can also purchase your production skill scrolls from skill masters. New skills include Active skills which u can perform against an enemy or passive skills that become inherent to your character. Production skills include herbology, mining, and alchemy and recipes can be purchased from skill masters. Some skills may require a class upgrade.
Status Icons
Status icons located below your Character Status bar inform you of the current status your character is in. These icons show both negative and friendly affects, from poison and disease, to buffs and blessings. By simply mousing over the icon it will show you the status information and its duration.
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Saturday, January 12th, 2008
Source: http://www.outspark.com/node/1410
Here’s an overview of what the User Interface looks like in Fiesta:
Character Status Bar
-Shows your character’s name
-Shows your character’s in-game picture (only the face and hair)
-Shows your character’s current level (in black circle)
-Shows how much experience your character has gained (10 experience balls in total)
-Shows how many hp (health) and sp (spirit) stones your character has left to use to either recover health or spirit points
-Shows how much health and spirit points your character has left. When the red bar gets emptied, your character faints (dies) and respawns in Roumen. When the blue bar gets emptied, youc an no longer use your spirit power (can be revitalized by using the stones).
Quest Notice and Mini Map
-(Quest Notice) Alerts you when an NPC wants to talk to you about your quest.
-(Mini Map) Shows where your character is located at in an area of the world map.
Quick Slot Window
-Shows you what attacks/skills and emotions you are able to use while playing Fiesta. Your character can be able to perform other moves, the quick slot bar just lets you know what moves your character is able to perform in the public at the current moment. Each slot (box) holds one icon. The icon represents a certain command that your character can be able to perform. The slot number that an icon is in is your hotkey to that specific icon. For instance, if one of your character’s magic attacks is in slot 3, then you are able to click on an opposing enemy and press 3. This will allow your character to perform that magic attack.
Ok, I feel like I’m confusing you so I’ll make it easier to understand. Your character can only perform the moves that you put into the quick slot bar. If you want your character to do certain moves, then you should drag and drop the icons into the quick slot bar. Then you will be able to use that move’s hotkey to attack an opponent.
-Also, right above the Quick Slot Window is the chat room box. Use the arrows to scroll. Click the lock to either enable the chat room stay in place or move around the screen. The button below the arrows will allow you to drag the chat room box around the screen. The Chat Room box allows you to chat with the public, your current party, and your friends (in a private chat). Just hover over the chat room box and the tabs will appear to let you do this. Have fun!
Window Icons
-The Character Info button shows you an in-depth summary of your character that includes your character’s registered name title and stats.
-The Fiesta Store button allows you to purchase extra items which will aid you in playing Fiesta. More details on this as the game goes on.
-The Inventory button shows you what your character is currently carrying in their backpack. Backpack items include potions, scrolls, and weapons.
-The Skill Info button shows you what kinds of skills your character is able to do at their current level. You can be able to get more skills by leveling up your character or buying skill scrolls.
-The Quest Log button shows you what quests your character has completed and not completed.
-The Community button allows you to see how many friends you currently have, how many players you have in your party, how many players you have in your guild, and so on. Basically, you can be in multiple “groups” and the Community feature enables you to see who is in which group with you so you know who to talk with while playing Fiesta.
-The Action button shows you what certain emotions your character can be able to do. All you have to do is drag and drop the action icons into the quick slot bar in order to use them.
-The Mini House button is simple. It allows you to see the kind of mini house your character is currently living in and if your character meets the requirements (high level, certain quests completed, etc.), then you will be able to change what your character’s mini house looks like….which means you’ll be able to make your mini house look better than everyone else’s. Doesn’t that sound cool?
-The System Info button gives you the game’s main menu where you will be able to adjust the game’s settings (graphics display, sound settings, keyboard controls), exit to the server screen, and logout.
-Right above these buttons is a scrollable box. It’s the same as the chat room box but this box is more important. It tells you what’s going on in the game. If your character levels up, gains important stats, gets items, completes a quest, or if the game manager makes an in-game announcement, the box will give you a message.
Enemy Interface
When you attack certain NPCs, you ought to know what their current health status is. Left click an NPC (anything that looks like a monster or a non-player-character) and you will see it’s status. The red bar indicates it’s health. The blue bar is yet to be explained but from previous observances, I can say that the blue bar represents the NPCs spirit points (if the NPC uses any magic on you)
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Saturday, January 12th, 2008
Source: http://www.outspark.com/GettingStarted
This guide provides you with information on logging into Fiesta and starting your adventure. Enjoy!
Only those selected for the CBT can download the game at this time. We are providing this information as a service to the community. If you have not been selected, you will not be able to log in to play Fiesta at this time.
Logging into Fiesta
Now that you have an Outspark ID, and have already downloaded and installed the Client, you can begin playing.
Simply double-click on the Outspark Launcher icon on your desktop, and a window will appear. Enter your Outspark ID and your password, then click on the “Play” button to start Fiesta. Once the game loads, the World Selection Screen will appear.
Selecting your World
Fiesta is separated into realms called “worlds” (or “servers”). Your character lives in the specific world you choose, and cannot be played on any others. (Choose carefully!)
Currently, Fiesta only offers its players non-Player-versus-Player worlds, meaning you will not be able to attack other players except in special circumstances. (”Player-versus-player” is also known in short as PvP.) Right now, PvP will only be allowed during events. However, we will be setting up PvP worlds in the future.
Once you have selected your world, click “Join” and a character selection screen will appear.
Click on the “create” button on the next screen in order to begin creating your character. You can then specify your character’s class, name, and appearance.
Get in touch with friends and find out what servers they play or would like to play in–this will ensure you can all play together. Also check out the forums to get a glimpse of what that specific world’s community has to offer.
We do not offer Character Transfers at this time.
Choosing your Character
The world of Isya is protected by four character classes. Each character is equipped with different skills for different roles in battle. Select the character that bests suits the role you wish to play in Fiesta. Below are some details on the available classes:
Warrior
The loyal Warrior is a master of melee weapons and a fine example of great strength and lasting endurance. Warriors are always ready to take on any enemy, and to prevail with fearless tactics.
The warrior is the powerhouse and mainstay of any party, taunting enemies and drawing attacks as fellow adventurers support her. With the slash of a sword, or the swing of an axe, all that can be heard in the presence of a skilled Warrior is the enemy’s cries for mercy.
Warriors can equip a 1-handed sword and shield, or a 2-handed sword or axe. They can only wear armor specific to their class and class level. The warrior’s main attributes are strength and endurance.
Cleric
Healer and protector, divine priest, holy avenger… At the mere utterance of a word, the Cleric commands power over life and death.
He may aide his fellow adventurers with the holy power of light, or smite enemies with righteous wrath. The Cleric can also bless himself and his party with enhancement spells that shield them or increase their damage. These powers make clerics essential to any group.
Clerics can equip a hammer or mace along with a shield, and can only wear armor specific to class and class level. The Cleric’s main attribute is intelligence.
Archer
Archers are masters of ranged tactics. Employing deadly aim and endless cunning, the Archer can fiercely attack enemies, or trap and confuse them. Archers aid their parties with an assortment of skills, calling upon the forces of nature to protect allies.
A tactical part of any group, providing long ranged, high-powered damage and strategic support, Archers are indispensible to any victorious party.
Archers can equip bows and crossbows, and can wear armor specific to their class or class level. The Archer’s main attributes are dexterity and spirit.
Mage
Beware this skillful wielder of magic. The mage, master of the elements, defeats enemies using incantation.
Mages are one with magic, breathing its arcane power and molding it to do their bidding. Frail and weak in body, these deadly spellcasters instead focus on honing their intellects.
This class is usually responsible for the majority of damage–if they last that long. Mages have one survival strategy: get them before they get you.
Mages can equip a staff or a wand. They can only wear armor specific to class and class level. Their main attribute is intelligence.
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Once you have chosen your character class, you must specify his or her gender and appearance. These aspects have no impact on the game–they are merely your preference.
Choose your character name wisely because you will not be able to change it, and it will be your name as you enter Fiesta. Once you have chosen this name and you are completely satisfied with your character creation, click “Create” and you will return to the character selection screen.
Select your character and click on the Enter button to start playing.
Note: Please use common sense when choosing your character’s name. Any use of profanity, racism, or otherwise offensive content may result in disciplinary action by our Game Masters, up to and including account suspension or termination.
Congratulations! You have completed creating your character. Welcome to Fiesta!
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Saturday, January 12th, 2008
Sources:
http://www.outspark.com/node/1303
http://www.outspark.com/node/1300
This guide provides information on installing Fiesta on to your computer and what requirements your computer must meet in order to be able to play Fiesta. Enjoy!
Only those selected for the CBT can download the game at this time. We are providing this information as a service to the community. If you have not been selected, you will not be able to log in to play Fiesta at this time.
Installation
Step 1: Download the Game
The Fiesta Client is 600mb. To check if your computer is compatible with our client, check the Systems Requirments thread in the Game Guide. If your computer is compatible, click on the Fiesta Download button on the Outspark Home page to begin.
Step 2: Install the Client
Once your download is finished, install Fiesta by double-clicking the Fiesta Launcher Installer (OutsparkLauncherSetup.0.2.4.exe). Follow the setup instructions and wait for the installation to complete.
Congratulations your installation is complete! Now you can login with your username and password and start playing Fiesta.
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements:
OS: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
CPU: Intel Pentium III (1.0GHz) or equivalent
Memory: 512MB RAM
HD Space: 3GB
Graphics: nVidia GeForce MX/ Radeon 7500
Internet: DSL (128kpbs) or better
Recommended System Specifications:
OS: Windows2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
CPU: Intel Pentium IV or equivalent
Memory: 1.5GB RAM
HD Space: 3GB
Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce FX (or equivalent)
Internet: DSL (256kbps) or better
*This game requires DirectX version 9.0c or better
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