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==What's Entropia Universe==
==What's Entropia Universe==
[[Entropia Universe]] (formerly "Project Entropia") is a [[wikipedia:MMOG|MMOG]]/[[wikipedia:Virtual world|Virtual World]] platform consisting of several game worlds in the form of planets which are connected through space. Most parts of Entropia Universe are based on a Science Fiction setting. In Entropia Universe you play by controlling an avatar in a 3D world performing activities like hunting, mining, crafting and many more.
[[Entropia Universe]] (formerly "Project Entropia") is a [[wikipedia:MMOG|MMOG]]/[[wikipedia:Virtual world|Virtual World]] platform consisting of several game worlds in the form of planets which are connected through space. Most parts of Entropia Universe are based on a Science Fiction setting. In Entropia Universe you play by controlling an avatar in a 3D world performing activities like hunting, mining, crafting and many more. Entropia Universe is best known for it's rather unique [[Entropia_Universe#Real_Cash_Economy_(RCE)|Real Cash Economy]] (RCE), meaning the ingame currency [[Project Entropia Dollars]] (PED) has a [[wikipedia:Fixed exchange rate|fixed exchange rate]] rate of 10:1 to the [[wikipedia:United_States_dollar|US Dollar]] and players can convert 'real world' cash into game currency as well as the other way round.


==Before starting==
==Before starting==

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This Entropia Universe beginners guide gives an overview of important topics for beginners and points to more detailed information. If you can't find what you are looking for here or on the linked pages please ask on the forums: http://www.entropiaplanets.com/forums/guides-and-help.21/

What's Entropia Universe

Entropia Universe (formerly "Project Entropia") is a MMOG/Virtual World platform consisting of several game worlds in the form of planets which are connected through space. Most parts of Entropia Universe are based on a Science Fiction setting. In Entropia Universe you play by controlling an avatar in a 3D world performing activities like hunting, mining, crafting and many more. Entropia Universe is best known for it's rather unique Real Cash Economy (RCE), meaning the ingame currency Project Entropia Dollars (PED) has a fixed exchange rate rate of 10:1 to the US Dollar and players can convert 'real world' cash into game currency as well as the other way round.

Before starting

Systems Requirements:

Very High Settings
  • Internet Connection: ADSL or better
  • Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
  • Computer Processor: Intel I7 / AMD Phenom II
  • Computer Memory: 4096 MB RAM or more
  • Graphics Card (with latest drivers): NVIDIA GeForce 285 / ATI Radeon 4870 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c or later
  • Sound Device: Direct X compatible sound device
  • Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
  • Hard Drive Space: 10 GB of free space
High Settings
  • Internet Connection: ADSL or better
  • Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
  • Computer Processor: Intel Core duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Series or better
  • Computer Memory: 2048 MB RAM or more
  • Graphics Card (with latest drivers): NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Series or better / ATI Radeon 2900 series or better.
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c or later
  • Sound Device: Direct X compatible sound device
  • Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
  • Hard Drive Space: 10 GB of free space
Medium Settings

These requirements should be considered the minimum system requirements for Entropia Universe:

  • Internet Connection: ADSL or better
  • Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
  • Computer Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.8g hz or AMD Athlon 64 Series or better
  • Computer Memory: 2048 MB RAM or more
  • Graphics Card (with latest drivers): NVIDIA GeForce 7800 Series or better / ATI Radeon 1900 series or better.
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c or later
  • Sound Device: Direct X compatible sound device
  • Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
  • Hard Drive Space: 10 GB of free space
Low Settings

If your system falls below the Medium Settings requirement you may still be able to participate in Entropia Universe, but your visual experience will be hampered. If you use Medium Settings on a system below Medium Settings requirements, you may suffer from low frame rate. If you use Low Settings, there may be artifacts such as white texture-less avatars, no ground vegetation, short draw distance and no shadows.


Please note that support is not given on technical issues deriving from a computer that only handles the Low Settings.


Entropia Universe on Mac OS or Linux:

Getting started

  • Download and installation
  • Account creation
  • Avater creation
  • Choosing a planet
  • Finding a mentor
  • Joining a society
  • Depositing or non-depositing

First steps inside the game

  • HUD
  • Orientation and movement

Planet-specific

  • Planet Calypso
  • ROCKtropia
    • Hunt The THING
  • Planet Arkadia
  • Planet Cyrene
  • Monria
  • Planet Toulan

Possible further directions

  • Missions
  • Sweating and other F2P activities
  • Hunting
  • Mining
  • Crafting
  • Other professions


Links, references, contributors, categories, and more



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