Untěl Uru: Getting Started Guide
If you want to get into the game and start hanging out in the 'hood,
this guide is for you. It can take a lot of wandering before you actually
meet some people unless you know what you're doing. Follow this step-by-step
guide for the fastest way in!
Step 1: What you need
To run Untěl Uru, you will need:
Follow the instructions here
to setup your UU account. You will need to give a username and
password. These cannot be changed without buying a new auth key. However,
your username is not the name you will use in the game - its just a login
name.
In order to install UU, you will need to do it over a fresh
install of Uru: Ages Beyond Myst.
- If you want to keep your existing single-player game, you must install
a new copy of Uru from the original CD in a new location. This
is the only way to play single player after installing UU.
- If you don't ever want to play the single-player, or any expansions,
uninstall Uru, and reinstall it in the same place.
- If you like, you can backup your single-player characters by copying
the "sav" folder to a backup location. They cannot be used
in UU.
Now install the UU client program over your fresh install of Uru.
Step 2: Signing In
Start Untěl Uru's program and you will see the following screen:

Enter the name and password you gave when you registered UU.
You will need to select a shard (Server) to play on. Each shard is run
by a different member of the community, and has totally separate players.
Although you can change shards whenever you want, the choice is rather
important since you invest a large amount of time setting up each shard.
If your connection can handle it, I would recommend one of the larger
shards, such as Tapestry or Guild of Greeters, so you can meet lots of
people. But feel free to try out all the shards until you find one you
enjoy.
Note: Each shard has slightly different rules and settings.
Some shards may have certain puzzles done for you to make it easier. As
you explore, keep this in mind.
When you login, you will see the next screen:

This is similar to the regular Uru setup screen. Type in a new
name - it may be the same as your account name, but doesn't need to be.
This is the name people will see you as in-game. You may create as many
avatars as you wish.
Important: DO NOT try to import characters from single-player
games. This caused a tremendous amount of trouble when Untěl Uru
first began, due to expansions and other factors. Now most shards have
banned importing, but you should be responsible and not do it. It can
potentially corrupt the entire shard. (Most of the shards have had to
reset at some stage because of this).
Once an avatar is created, you should check out all of the tabs, and
configure the game to your liking (particularly, you may wish to increase
the graphic settings). Remember, if you had Uru installed already,
you will lose all of your settings.
Press the "Play" button.
Step 3: Avatar Creation/The Cleft

Once the game starts, it will be exactly the same as in single player
Uru until you get to Relto. Create your character, and press the
"Uru" button to start the game. If you don't know how to get
through the cleft, try a walkthrough around the Internet.

Play through the cleft as usual. Speed tip: at the start, remember to
turn around and touch the journey on the back of the "No Trespassing"
sign. When you enter the actual cleft, check the tree at the end first.
On some shards, the tree will be opened for you. On others, the power
may already be on. All of these wil save time.

Check the tree to see if it is already open

Link to Relto to start your journey
Step 4: Relto and the KI
Once on Relto, you could link straight to the 'hood. However, without
a KI, you won't be able to communicate properly, or use the Nexus. Therefore,
you should link to Gahreesen first to get your KI. This picture shows
how to get to Gahreesen:

Push the hand symbol on the pillar, then link through the Gahreesen book.
Once there, leave the room you are in, and turn right (note the sign telling
you to do so). Enter the first room on your right. The following diagram
shows where to go next:

Once you enter this room, you will see a large blue circular device.
Touch the centre of this device to get your KI.

The KI Dispenser

The full KI display
You can open your KI by clicking the KI icon in the bottom-left corner,
or pressing F2. You can open the full KI screen (shown directly above)
by pressing F2 again. This allows you mail, imaging, and communication
functions beyond the scope of this document.
You can close the KI by pressing the small button at the bottom, or by
pressing F2 again.
Now walk over to the nexus book, as shown, and link through it:

Step 5: From the Nexus to the 'hood
At the nexus, place your hand in the KI hole to activate the display.
Choose "Public Links" to finally gain access to the list of
'hoods. Choose one with a few people in it.

As the above diagram shows, the UruObsession hood has 7 people, and the
Institution hood has 5. You can even sort by population by clicking that
heading.
Choose a 'hood, click the circular button at the top, and you'll see
the 'hood book. Finally, you are ready to experience Untěl Uru!
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