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‎You cant Skill wrong, Reroll is the answer

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 Here are some tips to get you started:
-:* Be sure to review the '''[https://fonline3.com/build FOnline 3 Build Guide]''' (v 5.0.0) and plan your build. '''You should know''' the 8 [[level perks]], [[Perks Synergies]], [[S.P.E.C.I.A.L.]], and [[Class Perks]] before making a build.
+:* Be sure to review the '''[https://fonline3.com/build| FOnline 3 Build Guide]''' (v 5.0.0) and plan your build. '''You should know''' the 8 [[level perks]], [[Perks Synergies]], [[S.P.E.C.I.A.L.]], and [[Class Perks]] before making a build.
 :* '''Creating a well-rounded character (with all 4-6's in SPECIAL) is one of the worst mistakes new players make.''' No matter what the character is for, specialized builds are important. [[S.P.E.C.I.A.L.]] stats offer many benefits as well as critical weaknesses. For instance, having a high luck stat will increase critical rating while lowering melee damage. When making a new build, it is a good idea to review [[Class Perks]] to make a plan before beginning.
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 * '''Use of [[Drugs]] is an effective way of enhancing your build''' and is popular among most players. They lead to addictions in [[Chem Reliant]] characters.
-* '''Communicate with other players.''' The best way to communicate with other players is on [[https://discord.com/invite/U7uXqag Fonline 3 Discord]] server or in-game chat using the "/g" function.
+* '''Communicate with other players.''' The best way to communicate with other players is on '''[https://discord.com/invite/U7uXqag| Fonline 3 Discord]''' server or in-game chat using the "/g" function.
-:* You might be especially interested in Discord's [[https://discord.gg/fonline-3-360781249616412672 Help Channel]] where people share builds and other helpful guides. If you are not sure where to start, be sure to check [[https://discord.com/channels/360781249616412672/1230075530477568030 Carnack's Beginners starter guide]], as of patch 5.5.1, it is one of the best comprehensive starting tutorials available right now.
+:* You might be especially interested in Discord's '''[https://discord.gg/fonline-3-360781249616412672| Help_Channel]''' where people share builds and other helpful guides. If you are not sure where to start, be sure to check '''[https://discord.com/channels/360781249616412672/1230075530477568030| Carnack's Beginners starter guide]''', as of patch 5.5.1, it is one of the best comprehensive starting tutorials available right now.
 :* Changelogs and fixes can be found in '''News''' on Discord.

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 * The easiest way to level at the beginning is looting the Trash Cans in [[The Den]], find a Melee Weapon, and go to the [[Strange Farm]] to kill rats. Get a Companion with 150 [[Party Points|PP]] to help you as a meat shield. '''But remember, Companion kills don't give you XP.''' For a good hit rate, you need a minimum of 200% in a weapon skill. Better is 300%, or it gets broken very fast. To loot locked chests, you need 200% in [[Robbery]]. On Sundays, you get multiple XP bonuses, helping you level very fast. And as soon as you have a nice level to pick a [[Class Perks]], your big adventure starts.
-* '''Accumulate currency.''' After your tent is built, begin saving up your [[Currency|currencies]]. There are many currencies among many factions in the wastelands, whichever faction controls a city, will enforce its [[Currency]] in it so it's a great idea to collect all types of them.
+* '''Accumulate [[Currency]].''' After your tent is built, begin saving up your [[Currency|currencies]]. There are many currencies among many factions in the wastelands, whichever faction controls a city, will enforce its [[Currency]] in it so it's a great idea to collect all types of them.
 :* Remember, not all currency is created equal. Economy is dynamic and value of each currency will change as events occur in the game.
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 :* '''Do not spend currency at merchants.''' If you want an item from a trader, find out what that trader will buy and barter those items. Your funds are best saved for buying [[Vehicles]], [[Bases]], [[Harvesters]], [[Junk Machine]], [[Mining Machine]], trading with players, and other things.
-:* '''A note on the economy.''' Most of the currencies in circulation are already in the hands of other players. To get around this, check back at the shops every hour because the storekeepers' supply of [Currency cash]] is periodically refreshed. If you get lucky, you can find individual traders who haven't been relieved of their wealth yet, and some of them carry upwards of 10,000 currency or more if wealthy players have made huge purchases there!
+:* '''A note on the economy.''' Most of the currencies in circulation are already in the hands of other players. To get around this, check back at the shops every hour because the storekeepers' supply of [[Currency|cash]] is periodically refreshed. If you get lucky, you can find individual traders who haven't been relieved of their wealth yet, and some of them carry upwards of 10,000 currency or more if wealthy players have made huge purchases there!
 * When looking for rare items such as [[Implants]], [[Bases]], or rare crafting materials, be sure to check out the player '''shops located in NCR.'''

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	:* In [[Rockside]] reroll is free so you can experiment a lot there '''for free.'''		:* In [[Rockside]] reroll is free so you can experiment a lot there '''for free.'''
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 ===You cant Skill wrong, Reroll is the answer===
-'''Player can always''' [[Reroll]] to fix build or try another one.<br>
+'''Player can always''' [[Reroll]] to fix build or try another one. Remember that you can drastically reduce reroll's cost by having at least 150 Barter down to 10k caps. If you cannot reach it, use Learning alongside Barter books.<br>
 In [[Rockside]] there is '''no cost for it.'''
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 :* Even in guarded towns, do not idle in public or let anybody stand or walk next to you. Keep moving and keep on guard.
 :* If you do idle in a public area, do not bring anything you don't wish to lose.
-* '''Communicate with other players.''' The best way to communicate with other players is Fonline 3 Discord, on the [https://www.fonline3.com/], or in-game chat.
+* '''Communicate with other players.''' The best way to communicate with other players is Fonline 3 Discord https://discord.com/invite/U7uXqag, or in-game chat.
 * Once you have obtained your first weapon and gun skill 100 or more, look for [[:Category:Creatures|creature]] encounters. Human NPCs are tough for a new player to kill since they're armed, and don't provide as much [[XP]] as monsters. [[Spore Plant]]s, [[Rat]]s, [[Silver Gecko|little geckos]], [[Radscorpion]]s, [[Brahmin]], [[Molerat]]s, [[Pigrat]]s, [[Ant]]s, and [[Mantis]] are good to begin with. [[Dog]]s are tough and fast, so beware. The [[Scout]] perk will be very handy once you can get it.
 * In the wasteland, you may find [[Resources]] in random encounters and some public locations. These raw resources can be [[Crafting|crafted]] into usable items and equipment.

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 * First, read the [[Game Rules]].
 * Review the list of in-game [[Commands]] and the list of game [[Abbreviations]].
-* It's a very good idea to review the [[Changelogs]]<LOL too.
+* It's a very good idea to review the changelog on discord. (news channel)
-* Understand that '''FOnline 3 is significantly different from the original Fallout games''' in terms of mechanics. Old builds, [[perks]], [[weapons]], [[quests]] and [[NPC]]s will not behave similarly and are balanced for a multiplayer platform. Choosing to roll a [[Gambling]] build may not be in your best interest, and don't expect to be able to obtain [[Advanced Power Armor]].
+* Understand that '''FOnline 3 is significantly different from the original Fallout games''' in terms of mechanics. Old builds, [[perks]], [[weapons]], [[quests]] and [[NPC]]s will not behave similarly and are balanced for a multiplayer platform.
 * '''Research and plan out your character's build.''' It is very easy for new players to ''wing it'' and treat this like a single-player Fallout game with no real thought put into builds. Rolling a half-assed build will get you killed a lot, and may severely limit your game experience. Here are some tips to get you started:
 :* Making a well rounded character (as in, all 4-6's in SPECIAL) is one of the worst mistakes new players make. No matter what the character is for, specialized builds are important.
 :* Understand that [[Small Guns]] is by far the easiest weapon skill to begin the game with.
 :* If you're choosing a ranged weapon skill ([[Small Guns]], [[Big Guns|Big Guns]], [[Energy Weapons]], or [[Throwing]]), be sure to invest into that skill to at least 180 and incorporate the perk [[Bonus Rate of Fire]]. It reduces the [[AP]] cost of your attacks by 1, and therefore enables you to squeeze out more shots from your AP pool.
-:* You require at least 4 [[Intelligence]] to interact with some NPCs. However for most [[merchants]] and quest givers 2 [[Intelligence]] will be enough.
+:* You require at least 4 [[Intelligence]] to interact with some NPCs. Can use [[drugs]] and Bonus Special from [[Armor Perks]] to get around that.
 :*To keep your gear from breaking, getting the [[Engineering]] help with armor, and adequate Combat skill help with [[Weapons]]
 :* [[Outdoorsman]] is a valuable skill for newer players. Having a score of 100 will provide you significantly more [[Random Encounters|encounter]] ''prompts'' while traveling on the [[world map]], and will allow you to obtain the [[Ranger]] support perk which Discover all worldmap and all public locations.
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 === Basics ===
 * '''When you exit the game, your character remains in-game for 3 more minutes before it disappears.''' In that time, other people can see you, kill you, [[Steal]] from you, and shove you into an Exit Grid, so be careful where you logout. Most players chose to logout while on [[The World]] map.
-* Once you're in the game, you may want to know some [[Hotkeys]]. Here is a list of some useful ones:
+* Once you're in the game, you may want to know some [[Hotkeys]].
-* '''Beware when you're in towns without guards (Most Northern towns!).''' Players and gangs there will kill you without hesitation. You should try to do some quests to gain your first levels.
+* '''Beware when you're in towns without guards (Most Northern towns!).''' Players and gangs there will kill you without hesitation.
 * '''Guards punish assault with deadly force, however will ignore theft unless the thief fails in their attempt, in which case they will be attacked.''' Keep your most valuable items in your hands where they cannot be stolen. (Note that open carrying of weapons can trigger some NPCs to become hostile, so keep your weapon in your second hand slot or inside of your inventory.)
 * Use of [[Drugs]] is an effective way of enhancing your build and is popular among most players. They can lead to addictions in [[Chem Reliant]] characters.
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 :* Even in guarded towns, do not idle in public or let anybody stand or walk next to you. Keep moving and keep on guard.
 :* If you do idle in a public area, do not bring anything you don't wish to lose.
-* '''Communicate with other players.''' The best way to communicate with other players is Fonline 3 Discord, on the [https://www.fonline3.com/], or lastly in-game chat.
+* '''Communicate with other players.''' The best way to communicate with other players is Fonline 3 Discord, on the [https://www.fonline3.com/], or in-game chat.
 * Once you have obtained your first weapon and gun skill 100 or more, look for [[:Category:Creatures|creature]] encounters. Human NPCs are tough for a new player to kill since they're armed, and don't provide as much [[XP]] as monsters. [[Spore Plant]]s, [[Rat]]s, [[Silver Gecko|little geckos]], [[Radscorpion]]s, [[Brahmin]], [[Molerat]]s, [[Pigrat]]s, [[Ant]]s, and [[Mantis]] are good to begin with. [[Dog]]s are tough and fast, so beware. The [[Scout]] perk will be very handy once you can get it.
 * In the wasteland, you may find [[Resources]] in random encounters and some public locations. These raw resources can be [[Crafting|crafted]] into usable items and equipment.
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 * Here are two ways to obtain a tent:
 :*Once you hit level 2, you should be able to do the quest, [[A Tent in the Wasteland]]. If you are level 2 and cannot see the new encounter on your world map, relog.
-:*You can craft your own [[Folded Tent]]s. The raw materials you'll need are [[Brahmin Hide]]s, [[Fibers]], and [[Wood]]. You may find some of these resources sold by some traders, but the best way to obtain them is by harvesting them yourself in the wild.
+:*You can craft your own [[Folded Tent]]s. The raw materials you'll need are [[Brahmin Hide]]s, [[Rope]]. You may find some of these resources sold by some traders, but the best way to obtain them is by harvesting them yourself in the wild.
 * Once you have a tent you can begin gathering resources for crafting, and hunting for equipment. Look for NPC encounters commonly known as "'''versus encounters'''", in which two factions fight and the victorious one is often the non-aggressive one, for example ''[[Vault City Patrol]]'' versus ''[[Raiders]]'' around [[Vault City]]. The town patrols almost always win, and once ''they'' are done looting corpses, ''then'' you can loot the rest and get whatever is left over.
-* Even with good gear, you need sufficient gun skill to shoot enemies accurately. Most people rush out too early and experience many weapon fails. Consider mining first. You can usually get several levels in a short time crafting [[Gunpowder]], [[Metal Parts]], and [[Alloys]]. Then making [[Ammo]] gives even more [[XP]] and also provides something you can sell.
+* Even with good gear, you need sufficient gun skill to shoot enemies accurately. Most people rush out too early and experience many weapon fails. Consider harvesters. You can get in a short time crafting  resources, to create more guns and ammo. [[Junk Machine]], [[Mining Machine]].
 * '''Accumulate caps.''' After your tent is built, begin saving up your [[Caps]]. Caps are the most fluid currency of the wasteland.
-:*'''Do not spend caps at merchants.'''  If you want an item from a trader, find out what that trader will buy and barter those items. Caps are best saved for buying [[Vehicles]], [[Bases]], learning [[Professions]], and trading with other players.
+:*'''Do not spend caps at merchants.'''  If you want an item from a trader, find out what that trader will buy and barter those items. Caps are best saved for buying [[Vehicles]], [[Bases]], Keys for [[Cases]], Installing [[Implants]] trading with other players and in GM auction events.
 :* '''A note on the Economy.''' Most of the caps in circulation are already in the hands of other players. To get around this check back at the shops every hour, because the storekeepers' supply of caps is periodically refreshed. If you get lucky you can find individual traders who haven't been relieved of their wealth yet, and some of them carry upwards of 10,000 caps, or more if wealthy players have made huge purchases there!
 === Loot for the Win ===
-* Level up a few levels and put all your points to [[Lockpick]]. Since [[Random Encounters]] in city ruins have a fairly high chance of spawning [[Footlocker]]s, you can unlock them and find valuable loot. Be wary of [[Types of Traps|traps]] around the footlockers. You can find good armor and weapons, plus many other items including [[Drugs]] and [[Ammo]]. You will also find [[Blueprints]] which you use for superior crafting, or sell to other players for a quick buck.
+* Level up a few levels and put all your points to [[Robbery]]. Since [[Random Encounters]] in city ruins have a fairly high chance of spawning [[Footlocker]]s, you can unlock them and find valuable loot. Be wary of [[Types of Traps|traps]] around the footlockers. You can find good armor and weapons, plus many other items including [[Drugs]] and [[Ammo]]. You will also find [[Blueprints]] which you use for superior crafting, or sell to other players for a quick buck.
 * A popular [[Footlocker]] hunting area is the small city ruins near [[Lost Hills Bunker|Brotherhood of Steel-Base]] and [[Junktown]]. Most of the times you only encounter neutral Junktown Scouts or BoS-Patrols, making this zone appealing to weaker characters. '''But beware: PKs hunt players here a lot too!'''