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This is the FAQ for The Mana World. If you have a question, search for it in the Table of Contents. If you cannot find it, please post it on the forums, after having previously searched for similar threads.
 
== Game-related questions ==
 
=== I forgot my password ===
 
* For game account, Follow the instructions here: [https://forums.themanaworld.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=17737 Password Resets]
* Wiki and Forums password resets should work. If you no longer have the information for those accounts, please follow the above thread and make note in the email about needed Wiki and Forums reset as well.
 
=== I signed up for a Game Account before an email was required; how can I change it? ===
 
* Login to the The Mana World
* In chat type this command replacing the last part with the new email address: @email a@a.com <NewEmailAddress>
* example: @email a@a.com cheese@gee-mail.com would set that accounts email address to cheese@gee-mail.com
* Securing your account with an email insures quick resets and support for issues because we can verify the owner of the account.
 
=== My screen is black/blank and/or looks crazy or unable to get updates ===
 
* Try downloading the most recent package from here [[Downloads|Downloads]]
* Try an even newer version of [http://manaplus.org/ Manaplus]
 
=== I'm a bit lost... How do I start? ===
 
There is an article specifically about this: The [[Walkthrough]].
 
=== What are the keyboard shortcuts? ===
 
See the README file that came with your install for the list or press F1 while in game to see the help. The shortcut keys are configurable. More information on keys and the [[http://manaplus.org/yellowbar Yellow Bar]].
 
=== How do I choose my stats? ===
 
* '''Strength:''' Makes you hit harder with melee weapons.
* '''Agility:''' Makes your enemies hit you less often and increases your attack speed.
* '''Vitality:''' Increases your maximum HP and your HP recovery rate. Decreases the amount of damage you receive from hits.
* '''Intelligence:''' Increases your maximum MP and your MP recovery rate. This stat also determines what type of potions you receive when you put herbs in Caul's cauldron, and it increases the power of certain spells.
* '''Dexterity:''' Makes you hit harder with bows. Makes you miss your enemies less often with both melee and bow weapons.
* '''Luck:''' Makes you do critical hits from time to time.
For further reading see [[Stats]].
 
=== What are the different skills? ===
 
Please visit our own [[Skills]] page.
 
=== What are MP for? ===
 
MP stands for "Mana Points", therefore, these are the points used to cast some magic spells.


== Support questions ==
== Support questions ==
=== Does TMW have an IRC channel? ===
=== Does TMW have an IRC channel? ===
Yes it does.
 
* '''Server''': ''irc.freenode.net''
Yes it does. For direct web access with no IRC client go to http://web.libera.chat/?channels=#themanaworld.
* '''Channel''': ''#themanaworld''
 
For a direct link: [irc://irc.freenode.net:6667/themanaworld]
Otherwise feel free to join these channels within your IRC client:
 
* '''Server''': ''irc.libera.chat''
** '''Channel''': [irc://irc.libera.chat:6667/themanaworld #themanaworld] (user support and off topic discussions)
** '''Channel''': [irc://irc.libera.chat:6667/evol-dev #evol-dev] (developers' channel, mostly content)
 
Also there are some channels for related projects.
*'''Server''': ''irc.libera.chat''
** '''Channel''': [irc://irc.libera.chat:6667/manaplus #manaplus] (The official client)
** '''Channel''': [irc://irc.libera.chat:6667/tiled #tiled] (Editor for .tmx maps)


=== Is my platform supported? ===
=== Is my platform supported? ===
Look in [[Ports]].


=== Where can I look for help? ===
The server is currently only supported under linux now. We have no server packages so you will have to build it from source. Instructions can be found here: [[How to Develop]].
The IRC channel is a good start for solving small problems or doubts. Is usually habited by sane people, ignore everything m[a]tt says. As most people are from Europe (GMT or GMT+1 timezones) you will have more success if you try to contact at a reasonable hour in the day.


For more complex problems (compilations problems, crashes...) is advisable to use the forums as it is a non-volatile way of storing your claims. If you do in IRC some people won't have the oportunity to read them and your oportunity of getting further help will be narrowed. At the same time posting long logs or reports on IRC is not polite.
The client is supports Mac, Windows and GNU/Linux. Packages can be found on our [[https://www.themanaworld.org/downloads.php| Downloads Page]]. Otherwise you can check [[http://manaplus.org/]] for updates & source.


=== When is this game updated? ===
=== Where can I look for help? ===
This has several aswers. The general politics in the dev team is "When it's doneâ„¢". Expect new version to be released in a span of one to two months since the previous release.


Nevertheless, you can use SVN to fetch latest code from sourceforge's repository. That code usually has all of the bleeding-edge additions but it could also be broken and don't even compile. Althought usually it does work, is a fair warning to be done. Anyways, it doesn't imply any risk of breaking your system in any way or form.
The IRC channel, [[https://web.libera.chat/?channels=#themanaworld Support]], is a good start for solving small problems or doubts. Most people are from Europe (UTC or UTC+1 timezones), or the Americas (mostly UTC-5 to UTC-8), you will have more success at certain hours in the day. ''Please do not log out if you do not get an answer immediately''.


A third update way are the automated updates. As the name says, the user doesn't have to do anything, just start the game and in the log-in screen the updates will be fetch. As a general rule it is advisable to fetch them but if you don't want to or you feel that such updates are conflicting with the (more up-to-date) data taken from SVN (like display of old maps or graphics when you're sure the ones in SVN has been already updated), you can parse the '-u' switch to the tmw executable. This will avoid any automatic update.
For more complex problems (compilations problems, crashes...) it is advisable to use the forums, as it is a non-volatile way of storing your claims. If you do it in IRC, some people won't have the opportunity to read them and your opportunity of getting further help will be narrowed. At the same time posting long logs or reports on IRC is not polite.


=== I want to help, how do I join the team? ===
Of course, using the search feature and reading the forum announcements is a smart thing to do.
First, if you are a developer read this: [[Joining the project]].


If you're a graphic artist is suggested you read the [[Guidelines]] and take a look at the '''Graphics''' section on the front page.
=== When is this game updated? ===


If you want to help coding some scripts or managing server content, read [http://forums.themanaworld.org/viewforum.php?f=9 this].
This depends on the availability of developers. Every TMW developer volunteers their free times, and there are periods when free time is scarce. New content could be very quick to come or very slow depending on this. To keep up, visit our forums and IRC!


If you just want to suggest something, use the '''Suggestions/Feedback''' subforum.
The Manaplus client is its own project and with complete control of its own releases. Manaplus releases frequently and is always responsive to our needs.


=== I don't want to be rude but... I'm fed up with maggots!!! ===
=== I want to help, how do I join the team? ===
One thing you'll notice if you invest hours every day into the game, is that you'll eventually run out of things to do. While we're constantly adding to the game with maps, quests, NPCs... we really can't keep up with demand.


If you'd like to help this though, just join the project! It's as simple as that; you play the games, not us, so we don't know what you'd like to see and your opinion matters to us.
First, if you are a developer read this: [[Joining the project]].


== Game-related  questions ==
If you're a graphic artist is suggested you read the [[Guidelines]] and take a look at the '''Graphics''' section on [[Dev:Main| Development]].
=== What are the keyboard shortcuts in The Mana World? ===
See the README file that came with your install for the list or press F1 while in game to see the help. The keys are currently non-configurable.


=== How do skills work? ===
If you want to help coding some scripts or managing server content, read [[How to Develop]]
* Strength: Makes you hit harder with melee weapons.
* Agility: Makes your enemies hit you less often and increases your attack speed.
* Vitality: Increases your maximum HP and your HP recovery rate. Decreases the amount of damage you receive from hits.
* Intelligence: Increases your maximum MP and your MP recovery rate. this stat isn't that important yet because there isn't a way to spend your MP yet.
* Dexterity: Makes you hit harder with bows. Makes you miss your enemies less often with both melee and bow weapons.
* Luck: Makes you do critical hits from time to time.
For further reading see [[Stats]].


=== What are MP for? ===
If you just want to suggest something, use the [http://forums.themanaworld.org/viewforum.php?f=4 Suggestions/Feedback] subforum.
MP stands for "Magic Points", thus are points used in magic spells. Currently they can't be used in the game, this is because we will be moving to our own server with its own protocol and coding stuff for our current server (eAthena) would be a waste of time.


== Common problems ==
== Common problems ==
=== When I try to login using the account that usually works, I get following message: Unable to connect to Login Server ===
This means that the game server is not online at the moment you try to login. Try again later.


If you really want to make sure, look for "host" to be equal some host (''host=animesites.de'') and "port" to be filled (''port=6901'') in config.xml. If that is the case and you still are not convinced it really is down, run "ping -c1 <host>" to check if the server's machine is up at or run "telnet <host> <port>" to also check if the server software is listening on the port you specified. Telnet should timeout after a while if it cannot connect to the specific port on the host. or (for the official server) just use the server link on the home page ;)
=== When I try to login using the account that usually works, I get following message: Disconnected from server ===


=== When installing under Debian GNU/Linux, I get the following libguichan error, and I can't find libguichan in the repositories. What can I do? ===
The message is misleading. It means that the game server is not online at the moment. Try again later.


Package libguichan is not available, but is referred to  
If you really want to make sure, make sure you're trying to connect to <code>server.themanaworld.org</code> and that the port in your <code>config.xml</code> is set to 6901.
  by another package
This may mean that the package is missing, has been obsoleted,
  or is only available from another source
Package libguichan has no installation candidate


Download the Debian package [http://guichan.sourceforge.net/downloads.shtml here].
If that is the case and you still are not convinced it really is down, run "ping -c1 <host>" to check if the server's machine is up at or run "telnet <host> <port>" to also check if the server software is listening on the port you specified. Telnet should timeout after a while if it cannot connect to the specific port on the host.

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This article contains information for players or people interested in playing The Mana World rEvolt. If you're interested for the Classic game, please go to the Classic portal.

This article is for reference purpose

The features described in this article are already implemented in the game. The article should describe how a certain aspect of the game currently works. You may of course edit this article to improve the description of the circumstances. Your opinions or improvement suggestions about the described aspects themself are of course appreciated, too. But please put these on the discussion page of this article to keep facts and fiction separated.


This is the FAQ for The Mana World. If you have a question, search for it in the Table of Contents. If you cannot find it, please post it on the forums, after having previously searched for similar threads.

Game-related questions

I forgot my password

  • For game account, Follow the instructions here: Password Resets
  • Wiki and Forums password resets should work. If you no longer have the information for those accounts, please follow the above thread and make note in the email about needed Wiki and Forums reset as well.

I signed up for a Game Account before an email was required; how can I change it?

  • Login to the The Mana World
  • In chat type this command replacing the last part with the new email address: @email a@a.com <NewEmailAddress>
  • example: @email a@a.com cheese@gee-mail.com would set that accounts email address to cheese@gee-mail.com
  • Securing your account with an email insures quick resets and support for issues because we can verify the owner of the account.

My screen is black/blank and/or looks crazy or unable to get updates

  • Try downloading the most recent package from here Downloads
  • Try an even newer version of Manaplus

I'm a bit lost... How do I start?

There is an article specifically about this: The Walkthrough.

What are the keyboard shortcuts?

See the README file that came with your install for the list or press F1 while in game to see the help. The shortcut keys are configurable. More information on keys and the [Yellow Bar].

How do I choose my stats?

  • Strength: Makes you hit harder with melee weapons.
  • Agility: Makes your enemies hit you less often and increases your attack speed.
  • Vitality: Increases your maximum HP and your HP recovery rate. Decreases the amount of damage you receive from hits.
  • Intelligence: Increases your maximum MP and your MP recovery rate. This stat also determines what type of potions you receive when you put herbs in Caul's cauldron, and it increases the power of certain spells.
  • Dexterity: Makes you hit harder with bows. Makes you miss your enemies less often with both melee and bow weapons.
  • Luck: Makes you do critical hits from time to time.

For further reading see Stats.

What are the different skills?

Please visit our own Skills page.

What are MP for?

MP stands for "Mana Points", therefore, these are the points used to cast some magic spells.

Support questions

Does TMW have an IRC channel?

Yes it does. For direct web access with no IRC client go to http://web.libera.chat/?channels=#themanaworld.

Otherwise feel free to join these channels within your IRC client:

  • Server: irc.libera.chat
    • Channel: #themanaworld (user support and off topic discussions)
    • Channel: #evol-dev (developers' channel, mostly content)

Also there are some channels for related projects.

  • Server: irc.libera.chat
    • Channel: #manaplus (The official client)
    • Channel: #tiled (Editor for .tmx maps)

Is my platform supported?

The server is currently only supported under linux now. We have no server packages so you will have to build it from source. Instructions can be found here: How to Develop.

The client is supports Mac, Windows and GNU/Linux. Packages can be found on our [Downloads Page]. Otherwise you can check [[1]] for updates & source.

Where can I look for help?

The IRC channel, [Support], is a good start for solving small problems or doubts. Most people are from Europe (UTC or UTC+1 timezones), or the Americas (mostly UTC-5 to UTC-8), you will have more success at certain hours in the day. Please do not log out if you do not get an answer immediately.

For more complex problems (compilations problems, crashes...) it is advisable to use the forums, as it is a non-volatile way of storing your claims. If you do it in IRC, some people won't have the opportunity to read them and your opportunity of getting further help will be narrowed. At the same time posting long logs or reports on IRC is not polite.

Of course, using the search feature and reading the forum announcements is a smart thing to do.

When is this game updated?

This depends on the availability of developers. Every TMW developer volunteers their free times, and there are periods when free time is scarce. New content could be very quick to come or very slow depending on this. To keep up, visit our forums and IRC!

The Manaplus client is its own project and with complete control of its own releases. Manaplus releases frequently and is always responsive to our needs.

I want to help, how do I join the team?

First, if you are a developer read this: Joining the project.

If you're a graphic artist is suggested you read the Guidelines and take a look at the Graphics section on Development.

If you want to help coding some scripts or managing server content, read How to Develop

If you just want to suggest something, use the Suggestions/Feedback subforum.

Common problems

When I try to login using the account that usually works, I get following message: Disconnected from server

The message is misleading. It means that the game server is not online at the moment. Try again later.

If you really want to make sure, make sure you're trying to connect to server.themanaworld.org and that the port in your config.xml is set to 6901.

If that is the case and you still are not convinced it really is down, run "ping -c1 <host>" to check if the server's machine is up at or run "telnet <host> <port>" to also check if the server software is listening on the port you specified. Telnet should timeout after a while if it cannot connect to the specific port on the host.

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