Any general tips for a newbie?

Rpgslave · 10-14-2007, 03:35 AM

My Fiesta client is currently at 82% complete and I just want to ask if there is anything a newbie player should know before starting?

For instance, I'm in the process of determining which class to use, and looks will be a slight factor. So I'm wondering, how customizable is your character? Can you change eye/hair color and such? Or are you stuck with a set character sprite?

And, speaking of the classes, is there a particular one that struggles with money?

Also, how thorough is the tutorial? Will I have a decent grasp of the game afterward, or be completely confuzzled? XD

Oh, if there are any helpful guides for a newbie, please link to them or something. XD

Any tips/advice are appreciated! :3

Thank yoo for reading! :3

*Squishes*

**Triumph** · 10-14-2007, 03:40 AM

Let's see:

Fighters have, as you probably guessed, high strength and endurance. Their problem is SP...they have way too little SP and they die fast against magic.

Clerics are less powerful, but they have the ability to heal. They also have considerably higher SP, and have the most skills. Has pretty much a 1:1 HP/SP ratio, and are very, very hard to kill.

Archers are considered underpowered...but this isn't really true. An archer can dodge a lot of hits, and are strong DOT (damage over time) as opposed to DPS (damage per second.) Their HP:SP ratio is pretty similar to clerics.

Mages are strong, doing twice as much damage as the other classes in a shorter time frame. Their problem: Getting 2-hit by higher level monsters. Also, the majority of high level players are mages.

Ultimately, it's up to you. If you like solo'ing, a mage is probably your best bet. If you like to party up with people...then a cleric.

Keep in mind that a cleric can, regardless of build, play as a support cleric.

**Yosei** · 10-14-2007, 03:45 AM

1. Theres plenty you should know o.o
2. Not very customizable at all XD you got a choice of robins egg blue hair, sky blue hair, or purple.
3. Um.. not sure.. they all have their own struggles. I do know Mages struggle.. they have alot of skills to buy.
4. Um, it can be pretty thorough, but theres still Fiesta "street smarts"
5. Go to the guide section on here, or go to the wiki! ^^

*goes into a coma*

**Blaaaaaaaah** · 10-14-2007, 03:46 AM

I think clerics are a good starter character. Being able to heal yourself is a bonus when you're starting off with no money. Fiesta doesn't let you get rich very easily.

There isn't much customization with character's faces and hairstyles, I'm afraid. They might be releasing CS items for that, who knows.

Try the Wiki we have here if you have any problems. We have guilds for quite a bit of stuff. I haven't actually used the tutorial thing they have in there before, so I would have no idea if it'll be good enough. I'm guessing it's probably good - better than nothing anyway.

Oh and keep your scroll material drops. (When you pick up an item, just roll your mouse over it, and if it says Scroll Material, then keep it! Especially the ones called Summoned Beast Leather (Low Quality).. they are rare-ish). Scrolls are something you need in game a lot later on, and you might go into Scroll Production (you can read about that in Wiki) so it'll be good to keep those drops. xD

Oh and you can't restat in game yet... so be careful of what you put in.

**Triumph** · 10-14-2007, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by Blaaaaaaaah

I think clerics are a good starter character. Being able to heal yourself is a bonus when you're starting off with no money. Fiesta doesn't let you get rich very easily.

There isn't much customization with character's faces and hairstyles, I'm afraid. They might be releasing CS items for that, who knows.

Try the Wiki we have here if you have any problems. We have guilds for quite a bit of stuff. I haven't actually used the tutorial thing they have in there before, so I would have no idea if it'll be good enough. I'm guessing it's probably good - better than nothing anyway.

Oh and keep your scroll material drops. (When you pick up an item, just roll your mouse over it, and if it says Scroll Material, then keep it! Especially the ones called Summoned Beast Leather (Low Quality).. they are rare-ish). Scrolls are something you need in game a lot later on, and you might go into Scroll Production (you can read about that in Wiki) so it'll be good to keep those drops. xD

Oh and you can't restat in game yet... so be careful of what you put in.

Mmm...scrolls...

Rpgslave · 10-14-2007, 03:49 AM

I think I'll start off as an archer then. I had looked around a bit before joining, and was leaning towards one anyway! XD

This is in many games, but it won't hurt to ask... They have to buy their arrows, right? Are they expensive?

Thank you for your reply. :3

Edit: Ah, so many quick replies!

Right, I'll keep all of what you said in mind. <3

Thanks for more replies! :3

*Squishes*

Pritcher · 10-14-2007, 03:49 AM

Scan through the guides section, and take a peek at the wiki on this site to get a feel for the game before jumping in.

I think all classes have their selling points, but I found that the cleric was the least money intensive class, because they can heal themselves and don't need to use stones or potions as often. They were fairly slow levelers solo, but always welcomed in a group.

I personally like the archer, but I think that may not be the best class for a beginner. No you don't have to buy arrows, but you may need to buy stones and potions often if you solo. If you do a little reading before hand then you can do well with any class. I've never been beyond about level 20-25 with any class though and I haven't played much since it went open beta.

**Triumph** · 10-14-2007, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by Rpgslave

I think I'll start off as an archer then. I had looked around a bit before joining, and was leaning towards one anyway! XD

This is in many games, but it won't hurt to ask... They have to buy their arrows, right? Are they expensive?

Thank you for your reply. :3

You have unlimited ammo.

**Yosei** · 10-14-2007, 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by Rpgslave

I think I'll start off as an archer then. I had looked around a bit before joining, and was leaning towards one anyway! XD

This is in many games, but it won't hurt to ask... They have to buy their arrows, right? Are they expensive?

Thank you for your reply. :3

Good idea, we don't have that many archers D: And no they don't have to buy their arrows.

Rpgslave · 10-14-2007, 03:54 AM

Really? Awesome!

Well, download is going from 99% to 100%! ^_^

Thanks for the replies('s' just in case some of you sneak one in here before I post it)! :3