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Genesis is a virtual environment where you can learn the basics of Entropia Universe and socialize with other new arrivals before you continue on your journey to an Entropia Universe planet. It has been introduced in [[11.6.0|VU 11.6]]. | {| style="border-color:#000000; border-width:0px; border-style:solid; float:right;" width="300px" | ||
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Genesis is a virtual environment where you can learn the basics of [[Entropia Universe]] and socialize with other new arrivals before you continue on your journey to an Entropia Universe planet. It has been introduced originally in [[11.6.0|VU 11.6]] and received a few upgrades. Initially only an Entropia Universe wide Genesis was available (see below), meanwhile planet-specific versions exist | |||
==Planet Calypso Genesis== | |||
Planet Calypso Beginner's Flow: [[Genesis (Planet Calypso)|Genesis]] >>> [[Crystalline Cavern]] >>> [[Calypso Gateway]] >>> [[Camp Icarus]] >>> [[Port Atlantis]] | |||
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Planet Calypso Genesis is a customized version of [[Entropia Universe Genesis]] and can be seen at the beginning of the video below, the next destination after Calypso Genesis: [[Crystalline Cavern]]. | |||
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==Planet Arkadia Genesis== | |||
Please note that Planet Arkadia has a customized version of Genesis: [[Arkadia Genesis]]. | |||
==Entropia Universe Genesis== | |||
From the release notes: "We now introduce Genesis. This is a small client (around 300MB) where new account holders can enter the virtual environment and learn the basics of Entropia Unvierse while the the next destination is downloaded in the background. | From the release notes: "We now introduce Genesis. This is a small client (around 300MB) where new account holders can enter the virtual environment and learn the basics of Entropia Unvierse while the the next destination is downloaded in the background. | ||
Genesis includes a few quick tutorials and short quests aimed at newcomers. This is where CharDef (Avatar Customization) is placed now and the new account holders can also try different garments on and chat with other avatars. | Genesis includes a few quick tutorials and short quests aimed at newcomers. This is where CharDef (Avatar Customization) is placed now and the new account holders can also try different garments on and chat with other avatars. | ||
Note: We have increased the variation possibilities for newly created avatars' appearances. Therefore, in a coming release, we will give all current participants the opportunity to customize their avatar appearance again." | Note: We have increased the variation possibilities for newly created avatars' appearances. Therefore, in a coming release, we will give all current participants the opportunity to customize their avatar appearance again." | ||
Hanne|SDS: "Genesis is a platform startroom, a sort of lounge for the newcomers to stay in while the planet of choice downloads in the background. There's chardef there, movement&camera tutorials and some simple quests. But Genesis doesn't have any profession quests or detailed tutorials like the [[Calypso Gateway|Gateway]], where you can try out Calypso's focus professions. Its one big building, you can't go outside and there's no creatures there." | |||
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File:Entropia Universe Genesis 01.jpg|Entropia Universe Genesis | |||
File:Entropia Universe Genesis 02.jpg|Entropia Universe Genesis | |||
File:Entropia Universe Genesis 03.jpg|Entropia Universe Genesis | |||
File:Entropia Universe Genesis 04.jpg|Entropia Universe Genesis | |||
File:Entropia Universe Genesis 05.jpg|Entropia Universe Genesis | |||
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===Arrival at Genesis=== | |||
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File:Entropia Universe Genesis Arrival.png|After the login and downloading procedure you arrive on the ground floor of Entropia Universe Genesis. It is recommended to click "Continue" to go through a basic tutorial. | |||
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| This video is showing Genesis and some options available there. | |||
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! style="text-align:left"| However, it is NOT recommended to follow the decisions taken in this video. You should NOT skip tutorials and you should take the time to explore all options and dialogues with NPC, complete the missions available there and [[Entropia Universe Genesis#Avatar_Customization|customize the look of your avatar]] BEFORE leaving Genesis via the Teleporter. You will NOT be able to go back to Genesis and do what you have left out there. | |||
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===Genesis Missions=== | |||
====Mission:Helping the barista==== | |||
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File:Entropia Universe Genesis Top Floor.png|You can find the barista at the orange bar on Floor 2 (top floor). | |||
File:Helping the Barista 01.png|NPCs giving quests have a yellow exclamation mark hovering above their heads. | |||
File:Helping the Barista 02.png|Double-clicking him opens a dialogue. | |||
File:Helping the barista 03.png|Read and click. In those introduction missions you can't do anything wrong. | |||
File:Helping the barista 04.png|Click. | |||
File:Helping the barista 05.png|Click. | |||
File:Helping the barista 06.png|Click. | |||
File:Helping the barista 07.png|Click. | |||
File:Helping the barista 08.png|Click. | |||
File:Helping the barista 09.png|Click. | |||
File:Helping the barista 10.png|Click. | |||
File:Helping the barista 11.png|And there you got a mission. | |||
File:Helping the barista 12.png|The mission is added to the Quest/Mission Log. | |||
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====Mission:Finding the teleporter==== | |||
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File:Finding_the_teleporter_01.png|This mission is available from an NPC called "Travel Agent" to be found on the ground floor of Genesis. | |||
File:Finding_the_teleporter_02.png|Double-click to start a dialogue. | |||
File:Finding_the_teleporter_03.png|Read and click, you can't do anything wrong here. | |||
File:Finding_the_teleporter_04.png|Read and click, and there you have the mission. | |||
File:Finding_the_teleporter_05.png|The Teleporter can be found just some steps away outside on the terrace. | |||
File:Finding_the_teleporter_06.png|As soon as you get close another dialogue opens, read and click. | |||
File:Finding_the_teleporter_07.png|Read and click, and the mission gets completed. '''PLEASE NOTE: This is a one-way teleporter, you can't go back to Genesis after using it. Please make sure you have talked to every NPC, finished all the missions and [[Entropia Universe Genesis#Avatar_Customization|customized your avatar]] before you leave.''' | |||
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===Avatar Customization=== | |||
Make sure you go through the avatar customization process. Changing gender is only available at Gensis and after leaving Genesis changing your avatar is only possible as a service offered by other players for money. | |||
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File:Genesis Avatar Customization 01.png|To initialize tha customization process press "tab" or open the keyboard map by pressing "G" and then find click the "tab" key. | |||
File:Genesis Avatar Customization 02.png|Avatar customization has a lot of options. | |||
File:Genesis Avatar Customization 03.png|If you care for the physical appearance of your avatar it is recommended to explore them. | |||
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===Leaving Genesis=== | |||
'''Before leaving Genesis it's recommeded to make sure you have completed all missions available at Genesis and clicked through the dialogues of all NPCs to get to know the very basics. Also make sure you have [[Entropia Universe Genesis#Avatar_Customization|customized your avatar]].''' | |||
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File:Leaving Genesis 01.png|Operate the Teleporter by double-clicking it (alternatively right-click -> "Operate"). | |||
File:Leaving Genesis 02.png|Read, click. | |||
File:Leaving Genesis 03 Avatar Customization.png|If you have not customized your avatar yet this is your last chance to do so for free, click the red X if you don't want to miss it. | |||
File:Leaving Genesis 04 Avatar Name.png|You are asked to enter a first name, nick name and last name for your avatar. Make sure you chose something you are really happy with since it is not possible to change the name later on. Please also make sure the name is not not offending against the [[EULA]] and it's not recommended to use parts of your real name. | |||
File:Leaving Genesis 05 Email Verification.png|Verify your Email address. | |||
File:Leaving Genesis 06.png|Farewell Genesis... | |||
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===Optional: Choose a Planet=== | |||
If you have registered your account via the website of a specific planet you will be automatically send to that planet. But if you have registered your account via the official Entropia Universe website you need to choose a planet before leaving Genesis. | |||
This decision is the most crucial for a beginner since the different Planets might greatly vary in aspesct important for you and you will probably not be able to switch planets without difficulties and additional costs. It is recommended to investigate which planet best suits your taste. For a start you might want to read [[Choosing a Planet to start on]] that features a basic planet comparison. | |||
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File:Genesis Planet Selection.jpg|Planet selection, clicking the banners displays more information. | |||
File:Genesis Calypso 01.jpg|Basic description of the planet. | |||
File:Genesis Calypso 02.jpg|You can click the images. | |||
File:Genesis Calypso 03.jpg|This vehicle is available on every planet. | |||
File:Genesis ROCKtropia 01.jpg|Some planets have less information... | |||
File:Genesis Arkadia 01.jpg|...some planets have more information. | |||
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===Next Destination=== | |||
Depending on what Planet you created your account with or what planet you choose when leaving Gateway you will be teleported to one of the following destinations respectively sets of content: | |||
* Planet Calypso: [[Calypso Gateway]] | |||
* ROCKtropia: ??? | |||
* Next Island: [[Next Island New Player Experience]] | |||
* Planet Arkadia: [[Planet Arkadia New Player Experience]] | |||
* Planet Cyrene: ??? | |||
* Planet Toulan: ??? | |||
* Theryon:Wars: ??? | |||
==Links, references, contributors, categories== | |||
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[[Category:02 Getting Started]] | |||
[[Category:For Beginners]] | |||
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Genesis is a virtual environment where you can learn the basics of Entropia Universe and socialize with other new arrivals before you continue on your journey to an Entropia Universe planet. It has been introduced originally in VU 11.6 and received a few upgrades. Initially only an Entropia Universe wide Genesis was available (see below), meanwhile planet-specific versions exist
Planet Calypso Genesis[edit]
Planet Calypso Beginner's Flow: Genesis >>> Crystalline Cavern >>> Calypso Gateway >>> Camp Icarus >>> Port Atlantis
Planet Calypso Genesis is a customized version of Entropia Universe Genesis and can be seen at the beginning of the video below, the next destination after Calypso Genesis: Crystalline Cavern.
Planet Arkadia Genesis[edit]
Please note that Planet Arkadia has a customized version of Genesis: Arkadia Genesis.
Entropia Universe Genesis[edit]
From the release notes: "We now introduce Genesis. This is a small client (around 300MB) where new account holders can enter the virtual environment and learn the basics of Entropia Unvierse while the the next destination is downloaded in the background. Genesis includes a few quick tutorials and short quests aimed at newcomers. This is where CharDef (Avatar Customization) is placed now and the new account holders can also try different garments on and chat with other avatars. Note: We have increased the variation possibilities for newly created avatars' appearances. Therefore, in a coming release, we will give all current participants the opportunity to customize their avatar appearance again."
Hanne|SDS: "Genesis is a platform startroom, a sort of lounge for the newcomers to stay in while the planet of choice downloads in the background. There's chardef there, movement&camera tutorials and some simple quests. But Genesis doesn't have any profession quests or detailed tutorials like the Gateway, where you can try out Calypso's focus professions. Its one big building, you can't go outside and there's no creatures there."
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Entropia Universe Genesis
Arrival at Genesis[edit]
After the login and downloading procedure you arrive on the ground floor of Entropia Universe Genesis. It is recommended to click "Continue" to go through a basic tutorial.
| This video is showing Genesis and some options available there. |
| However, it is NOT recommended to follow the decisions taken in this video. You should NOT skip tutorials and you should take the time to explore all options and dialogues with NPC, complete the missions available there and customize the look of your avatar BEFORE leaving Genesis via the Teleporter. You will NOT be able to go back to Genesis and do what you have left out there. |
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Genesis Missions[edit]
Mission:Helping the barista[edit]
You can find the barista at the orange bar on Floor 2 (top floor).
NPCs giving quests have a yellow exclamation mark hovering above their heads.
Double-clicking him opens a dialogue.
Read and click. In those introduction missions you can't do anything wrong.
Click.
Click.
Click.
Click.
Click.
Click.
Click.
And there you got a mission.
The mission is added to the Quest/Mission Log.
Mission:Finding the teleporter[edit]
This mission is available from an NPC called "Travel Agent" to be found on the ground floor of Genesis.
Double-click to start a dialogue.
Read and click, you can't do anything wrong here.
Read and click, and there you have the mission.
The Teleporter can be found just some steps away outside on the terrace.
As soon as you get close another dialogue opens, read and click.
Read and click, and the mission gets completed. PLEASE NOTE: This is a one-way teleporter, you can't go back to Genesis after using it. Please make sure you have talked to every NPC, finished all the missions and customized your avatar before you leave.
Avatar Customization[edit]
Make sure you go through the avatar customization process. Changing gender is only available at Gensis and after leaving Genesis changing your avatar is only possible as a service offered by other players for money.
To initialize tha customization process press "tab" or open the keyboard map by pressing "G" and then find click the "tab" key.
Avatar customization has a lot of options.
If you care for the physical appearance of your avatar it is recommended to explore them.
Leaving Genesis[edit]
Before leaving Genesis it's recommeded to make sure you have completed all missions available at Genesis and clicked through the dialogues of all NPCs to get to know the very basics. Also make sure you have customized your avatar.
Operate the Teleporter by double-clicking it (alternatively right-click -> "Operate").
Read, click.
If you have not customized your avatar yet this is your last chance to do so for free, click the red X if you don't want to miss it.
You are asked to enter a first name, nick name and last name for your avatar. Make sure you chose something you are really happy with since it is not possible to change the name later on. Please also make sure the name is not not offending against the EULA and it's not recommended to use parts of your real name.
Verify your Email address.
Farewell Genesis...
Optional: Choose a Planet[edit]
If you have registered your account via the website of a specific planet you will be automatically send to that planet. But if you have registered your account via the official Entropia Universe website you need to choose a planet before leaving Genesis.
This decision is the most crucial for a beginner since the different Planets might greatly vary in aspesct important for you and you will probably not be able to switch planets without difficulties and additional costs. It is recommended to investigate which planet best suits your taste. For a start you might want to read Choosing a Planet to start on that features a basic planet comparison.
Planet selection, clicking the banners displays more information.
Basic description of the planet.
You can click the images.
This vehicle is available on every planet.
Some planets have less information...
...some planets have more information.
Next Destination[edit]
Depending on what Planet you created your account with or what planet you choose when leaving Gateway you will be teleported to one of the following destinations respectively sets of content:
- Planet Calypso: Calypso Gateway
- ROCKtropia: ???
- Next Island: Next Island New Player Experience
- Planet Arkadia: Planet Arkadia New Player Experience
- Planet Cyrene: ???
- Planet Toulan: ???
- Theryon:Wars: ???
Links, references, contributors, categories[edit]
Contributors:
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