How to Play
To play TESS-GEN you need first to register your account. This is not done automatically with the HUD, you will need to visit the Main Hall at The Elven Starship, and use the Account Terminal to register.
When you create your account, a pop-up to open a website page will appear (the link will also appear in your Nearby Chat). You need to open this webpage and confirm some information like which class you want to play, and what weather zone you are more comfortable, also which Play Mode. By default, every new player is registered in the class Operational, weather Temperate (that is define as Second Life weather by the game), and Play Mode Normal.
After you confirm your data in the registration page, you can wear your HUD and start to play.
Important: changing your account information can be made for free only once. We did this to prevent players jumping from class to class trying to get advantages. Also the Play Mode can be change only every 15 days.
To play the game you will need to maintain your stats high. For this you need to drink to reduce Thirst, eat to reduce Hunger, and sleep or use energetic bars to raise your energy. As explained in Player Stats, your stats will decrease over time as well performing game duties. So, have Food and Drink stored, also a place to sleep (need to be a TESS-GEN Bed or any other energy recovery unit). Check the section Backpack for some information about how to store Food and Drink.
How you will play will depend on what you want to do. We suggest you read the quick guides to have an idea about what each class do and can do in the game. Also, join the TESS-GEN Official Group to receive news and talk with other players.
Another tip: don't go buying all things the game has. You will NOT need all. Check the quick guides, see what each set of activities has, talk to other players to get tips on how to start. Don't go hoarding items too fast, because TESS-GEN is different from a farming game.
Quick Guides:
We suggest you to also check these sections before starting to play:
- The Game HUD
- Storing and managing game items
- Game Objects Overview - units, plants, tools, and more.
- Rules - yes, you will be banned if you don't follow them.
- Player Stats
- Experience
- Roles and Classes
- Skills
- Food and Drinks
- Medicine and Diseases
- Weather System
- Quick View
