Getting Started
You start the game of Wayfar as a penniless and unequipped colonist. You have arrived at the Central Administrative Complex by shuttle from a deep space cruiser.Your first task is to select a gender. You can do so by typing: @gender male or @gender female. You can also give yourself a flavorful description by typing: @describe me as A weary young colonist... with blue eyes., or whatever.
Next, select a background by typing: background. Your background represents the life you led before colonization, and grants you bonuses and/or penalties, and determines your victory condition.
You're ready to select a planet to colonize, which is where the game actually starts. By heading east from the Shuttle Terminal you can find the lobby. There is a colony terminal there - type: choose colony to be prompted for a destination. Once you choose a planet you are on the way to the planet, where you will succeed, or perish.
The commands are in Wayfar are designed to make sense in english. You can get metal if you see some in a room, wear hide armor, etc. It is very useful to EXAMINE (or EXAM or X) anything you don't immediately understand how to use. Trying typing: examine colony once you've reached the lobby to see what I mean.
Tips, FAQ
- I'm stuck in game!
Check out the HELP command. Failing that, turn CHATNET ON and then try asking other players for help by typing: CHAT (your message goes here). - If I die, what happens?
Don't worry - you will be brought back to life within a minute or two, at your home. Your home is either your landing spot, or the site of your house. Most of the time you will not suffer greatly when you die - advanced guides will explain under what circumstances your gear is lost. - How do I quit?
Type: @quit. You will be saved with all your belongings. You can still be killed - but there are safeguards in place to prevent new players from losing all their gear.