Alter Aeon FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

FAQ Section 6 - Equipment, items, and inventory

Question  6.1  - Where can I get EQ to wear?

Equipment is typically found on monsters, dungeons, donation rooms, or
for sale in shops.  There's a lot of equipment on the game, so just
keep an eye out for things you see, and be ready to identify what you
pick up.

You can also use the 'compare' command to compare items against
each other to determine which might be better.

Question  6.2  - Are there shops? How do I get to the shops?

There are shops all over the place.  In new player areas, shops are
usually well marked and out in the open - just explore and look around.

All major cities have a few shops as well, and some of these may or
may not show up on maps of the city.  Some shops are private with a
small clientelle, and you may need to ask other players how to find
them.

Question  6.3  - What do I do when it says "You can't carry that much weight"?

You can either drop a few of the things you are carrying (or empty one
of your bags), or you can increase your strength.  If you are too weak,
you won't be able to carry a lot of equipment and extra weapons or
supplies.

One thing to look out for are monsters that may sap your strength.
These are typically undead or ethereal/ghostly creatures, though certain
types of poisons can also make you weaker for a while.  Most of these
effects wear off over time, but they can make fighting difficult if
you become too weak to wield your weapons.

Question  6.4  - Is there a way to get rid of things I don't need?

Use the 'drop' command.  You can even 'drop all' if you really want to,
but be careful - items that are dropped may be picked up and taken by
other players!

Question  6.5  - Where do I get gold?

At low levels, you can occasionally loot gold from defeated monsters, but
a more profitable activity by far is to sacrifice the corpses of the
creatures you defeat.  The gods look favorably on players who rid the
world of corpses.  Just use the 'sac corpse' command to sacrifice one.

You may also find gold in treasure chests, in dungeons or crypts, or as
rewards from quests.  You may also be able to sell equipment or supplies
at shops, or trade with other players.  At higher levels, you may be able
to sell things using the 'auction' command.

Question  6.6  - Is there somewhere I can store my gold?

Yes, you can store extra gold at banks.  Banks are located in most of
the major cities in the game, but there's no bank in the newbie camp.

Question  6.7  - What does it mean when it says an item is bound to you?

Items can be bound to certain characters, so that they can never be used
by anyone else.  These items can't be sold, and should be discarded when
you no longer have a need for them.

Question  6.8  - What are resistances? do I want them to be + or -?

Resistances protect you against various spells or damage types, such as
fire, ice, lightning, or dragonbreath.  You always want positive
resistances if possible.

You can use the 'elemental lore' skill and the 'stat' commands to
see your resistances and saving spell protection.

Question  6.9  - Can I buy/sell equipment and characters from/to other players?

Yes.  However, keep in mind that we can't guarantee anything - if you get
cheated out of your characters or equipment by someone in real life, the
Alter Aeon admin might not be able to do anything about it.

Be Careful when you buy or sell things to another player for real money.

If you're really concerned about it, ask Dentin if he will mediate the
transaction.  This may cost you a handling fee, but your money will be
safe.