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 ====== VCMud Tutorial ======
+This tutorial will introduce you to the terminology used in, how to move around in, and how to interact with the Void Cascade universe. It should take approximately 5 minutes.
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 ===== Glossary =====
 The following terms are used when referencing objects within VCMud:
-  * Site: A site is an area within a system. Ie: [[planet_alterra|Alterra,]] [[state_military_academy|State Military Academy.]]
+  * Site: A site is an area within a system. Ie: [[sites_alterra|Alterra,]] [[sites_state_military_academy|State Military Academy.]]
-  * System: A system is a collection of sites within the universe. Ie: [[system_cygnus_prime|Cygnus Prime.]]
+  * System: A system is a collection of sites within the universe. Ie: [[systems_cygnus_prime|Cygnus Prime.]]
   * Universe: The universe is the name of the collection of systems. Ie: [[void_cascade_universe|Void Cascade Universe]]
   * Jumpgates: Jumpgates facilitate jumping between systems.
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   * Grid Location: A grid location is a set of coordinates used to point somewhere within the universe. Ie: Cygnus Prime (32,60)
   * On-Grid Location: An on-grid location is a set of coordinates used to point somewhere within a site. Ie: (110,110) @ Alterra
 ===== Getting Online =====
+{{:wiki:ui_login.png?nolink&600|}}
 To create an account, simply login to the client with a username and password. If your username hasn't been used before, you will connect successfully. If it has, and your password is incorrect, you will be disconnected. Please remember your username and password, there is no system in place for recovery at this point.
 ===== First Flight =====
-You will enter the Void Cascade universe at [[planet_alterra|Alterra,]] [[system_cygnus_prime|Cygnus Prime]] and immediately start gaining [[skill_trading|Trading]] experience. Using the [[command_line|command line,]] you can warp to a different site by entering the warp command. For example, to warp to the [[state_military_academy|State Military Academy]] you would enter **warp State_Military_Academy.** It is important you use underscores in place of spaces for site names. You will not be able to warp to a site without them.
+You will enter the Void Cascade universe at [[sites_alterra|Alterra,]] [[systems_cygnus_prime|Cygnus Prime]] and immediately start gaining [[skills_trade|Trade]] experience. Using the [[command_line|command line,]] you can warp to a different site by entering the warp command.
+{{:wiki:ui_command_highlight.png?nolink&600|}}
+For example, to warp to the [[sites_state_military_academy|State Military Academy]] you would enter **warp State_Military_Academy.** It is important you use underscores in place of spaces for site names. You will not be able to warp to a site without them.
+To move between systems, you will need to warp to a //Jumpgate//, approach the gate, and issue the jump command to activate the gate. In //Cygnus Prime//, there is only one Jumpgate you can use. Enter the command **warp Jumpgate_Magnar_Solis** to warp to it. Once you've arrived, approach the gate by entering **goto -12 -10**. Finally, to activate the gate, enter the command **jump Magnar_Solis**. After a short period, you should arrive at //Jumpgate - Cygnus Prime// in [[systems_magnar_solis|Magnar Solis]].
+{{:wiki:tutorial_command_line.png?nolink&800|}}
+===== Navigating The Void =====
+Now that you've //mastered// controlling your spacecraft, you'll need to know how to find where to go. The **systems.db** window in game will display a list of all systems in the universe, along with the sites within them. Don't forget to enter underscores in the site and system names, otherwise you'll never get anywhere.
+{{:wiki:ui_systems_highlight.png?nolink&600|}}
+The **character.db** window displays your current site and system.
+{{:wiki:ui_character_highlight.png?nolink&600|}}
+{{:wiki:character_location.png?nolink&300|}}
+Additionally, the **where** command will display your current grid locations, along with the site and system name.
+{{:wiki:where_command.png?nolink&600|}}
+Next, the **camera.exe** window will display the objects and entities at your current site. The green dot with a line coming out of it is your spacecraft. Other green dots are static objects or other players.
+{{:wiki:ui_camera_highlight.png?nolink&600|}}
+The **universe_map.exe** window shows the system you are currently in as a purple dot, along with all other systems as green dots.
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+The **system_map.exe** window shows the site you are currently in as a purple dot, along with all other sites within the current system as green dots.
-To move between systems, you will need to warp to a //Jumpgate//, approach the gate, and issue the jump command to activate the gate. In //Cygnus Prime//, there is only one Jumpgate you can use. Enter the command **warp Jumpgate_Magnar_Solis** to warp to it. Once you've arrived, approach the gate by entering **goto -12,-10**. Finally, to activate the gate, enter the command **jump Magnar_Solis**. After a short period, you should arrive at //Jumpgate - Cygnus Prime// in [[system_magnar_solis|Magnar Solis]].
+{{:wiki:ui_system_map_highlight.png?nolink&600|}}
 ===== Gaining Experience =====
 As it stands, experience is gained by remaining logged in while inside of a site that provides experience rewards. There are four types of experience:
-  * Combat
+  * [[skills_combat|Combat]]
-  * Exploration
+  * [[skills_exploration|Exploration]]
-  * Mining
+  * [[skills_mining|Mining]]
-  * Trade
+  * [[skills_trade|Trade]]
 ===== Say Hello! =====
 In game communications are limited to those within the same system. Say //Hello!// by entering **say Hello!** into the command line.
+===== That's it! =====
 For the duration of the 9/13-9/20 testing period, this is all there is.
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