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This is an image of the game client. It is the interface through which you play one of the Iron Realms game worlds. The client is made up of several different windows that can be displayed in a variety of ways. On this page, we will explore all of the various windows in the Nexus client.
<div class="row">
CLIENT IMAGE
<div class="large-8 columns">
 
This page serves as a comprehensive guide to the Nexus Client interface for Iron Realms game worlds. Each game world is navigated through the Nexus Client, which contains a multitude of interactive windows for an immersive gaming experience. We shall explore the different windows of the Nexus Client below.
 
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Image:ClientWeb_01.png|Web and Desktop Version
Image:Nexus_3_Tablet_Play.jpg|Tablet Version
Image:Nexus_3_Phone_Play.jpg|MobileVersion
</gallery>
 


=== Output Window ===
=== Output Window ===
This is the output window. When you enter a command into the game or when something happens in the game, a message about that event is displayed here. New output will appear from the bottom and scroll up.  
The output window illustrates the game's responses to your inputs and other in-game activities. New outputs appear from the bottom and move upwards.  
OUTPUT IMAGE
 
[[Image:OutputWindow_01.png]]


==== Scrollback ====
==== Scrollback ====
You can see your scrollback history by using the page-up and page-down keys or by using your mouse wheel.
To review the game history, users can scroll using the page-up and page-down keys or the mouse wheel.
 
You can adjust the location where the split-screen happens with your mouse.


SCROLLBACK IMAGE
[[Image:Scrollback_01.png]]


=== Command Line ===
=== Command Line ===
This is the command input line and is where you input commands to the game. Just type them in and press enter.
This is where users initiate actions in the game by typing commands. The dropdown arrow to the left of the command line shows the recent command history.  
 
There is a down-arrow to the left of the command line that will display the last few commands you have entered into the game.


Using the up and down arrows on your keyboard will also allow you to review the last several commands you have entered into the game.
The right arrow on the right side serves as an alternative to pressing enter to send the command.


[[File:MainCommandLine.png]]
[[Image:CommandLineWeb_01.png]]


=== F-Key Buttons ===
=== F-Key Buttons ===
These are the F-Key buttons, which come pre-filled for new characters. You can edit these keys in the settings menu, which is accessed from the gears icon in the lower right. You can edit the number of buttons and what commands they send to the game when activated.
The F-Key buttons are editable through the settings menu (accessed via the gears icon). Each button corresponds to a specific command that is activated upon clicking the button or pressing the respective F-Key.


You can activate the buttons by clicking on them with your mouse or pressing the corresponding F-Key on your keyboard.
[[Image:ButtonsWeb_01.png]]
 
BUTTONS IMAGE


=== Gauges ===
=== Gauges ===
Above the buttons, you’ll see indicator bars for health, mana, and other stats, depending on which Iron Realms game you’re playing.
These gauges, located above the buttons, show stats such as health and mana, depending on the game being played.


GAUGES IMAGE
[[Image:GaugesWeb_01.png]]


=== Balance and Equilibrium Indicators ===
=== Balance and Equilibrium Indicators ===
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These indicators, found to the left of the gauges, display your balance and equilibrium status. Note: Not used in Starmourn.
<tr>
 
<td valign="top" width="50px">
[[Image:Balance_01.png]]
BALANCE IMAGE
</td>
<td valign="top">
To the left of the gauges are the balance and equilibrium indicators. These are not used Starmourn.
* The hammer icon indicated your balance.
* The star indicates your equilibrium.
</td>
</tr>
</table>


=== Avatar ===
=== Avatar ===
<table style="border:0;">
Your character avatar, initially set by default, can be customized or replaced by clicking on it.
<tr>
 
<td valign="top">
[[Image:Avatar_01.png]]
AVATAR IMAGE
</td>
<td valign="top">
To the left of the gauges and buttons is a character avatar. This is initially set by default. You can select one of ours or upload one of your own by clicking on it.
</td>
</tr>
</table>


=== Map Window ===
=== Map Window ===
<table>
This window indicates your character's current location within the game world. You can navigate by typing directions or by interacting with the elements within this window.
<div class="row">
 
<div class="large-3 columns">
[[Image:MapWindowWeb_01.png]]
MAP IMAGE
</div>
<div class="large-9 columns">
In our game worlds, your character is in a room. You move from room to room by typing in directions like north or southwest. This map window indicates the room you are currently in with a map pin. Additionally, you can move your character by clicking on the exits listed in the map window, or by double-clicking on a room.
</div>
</div>
</table>


==== Map Compass ====
==== Map Compass ====
<table>
The Map Compass, located at the top right corner of the main output window, allows for easy navigation. This feature is off by default and can be activated in your settings.
<div class="row">
 
<div class="small-3 columns">
[[Image:MapCompass_01.png]]
MAP COMPASS
</div>
<div class="small-9 columns">
You can also move by using the Map Compass which appears in the top right corner of your main output window. This is off by default, but can be turned on in your [[settings]].
</div>
</div>
</table>


=== Character Tab  ===
=== Character Tab  ===
<table>
This window provides an overview of your character's current status, name, basic information, and a list of current afflictions and defenses.  
<div class="row">
<div class="small-3 columns">
CHARACTER WINDOW
</div>
<div class="small-9 columns">
That is the character window. Along the top, you will see a variety of icons for various states your character may have in the game. If you mouse over the icon, you will see what the icon represents.  


Beneath the status icons, is your character name and some basic character information depending on which of the Iron Realms games you are playing.
[[Image:CharacterWindow_01.png]]


Below your name and basic stats there is a complete list of the afflictions and defences you currently have. You can click on the "Afflictions" or "Defences" buttons to toggle between the two.
=== Skills Tab ===
</div>
Displays your current skillsets and individual abilities. Each ability can be expanded for more information.
</div>
</table>


=== Skills Tab ===
[[Image:SkillsWindow_01.png]]
<table>
<div class="row">
<div class="small-3 columns">
SKILLS IMAGE
</div>
<div class="small-9 columns">
The skill tab displays your current skillsets. Clicking on a skillset will expand and display all of the individual abilities within that skillset. Clicking on the ability will open a popup with details about the ability.
</div>
</div>
</table>


=== Inventory Tab ===
=== Inventory Tab ===
<table>
Presents a categorized view of your inventory, with options to expand container items for a detailed view of their contents.
<div class="row">
 
<div class="small-3 columns">
[[Image:InventoryWindow_01.png]]
INV IMAGE
</div>
<div class="small-9 columns">
This displays your inventory. Breaking it down by items you are wielding, wearing, and carrying. If an item is a container, you can click on the item to expand it, and view what is inside.
</div>
</div>
</table>


=== Room Tab ===
=== Room Tab ===
<table>
Shows a detailed view of your current room, including other players, NPCs, and items present. Interactions can be initiated by clicking on an item, NPC, or player.
<div class="row">
<div class="small-3 columns">
ROOM IMAGE
</div>
<div class="small-9 columns">
This is the room window. It displays the room description and all of the items in the room. It is broken down by other players, mobs (these are NPCs and monsters), and items.


You can click on an item, mob, or player for a dropdown list of options to interact with it.
[[Image:RoomWindow_01.png]]
 
</div>
</div>
</table>


=== Who Tab ===
=== Who Tab ===
<table>
Lists all visible players in the game and provides basic HONORS information when a player name is clicked.
<div class="row">
<div class="small-3 columns">
WHO IMAGE
</div>
<div class="small-9 columns">
This tab lists all of the current players in the game that you can see. You can also click on any organization you belong to for a filtered list.


Clicking on a player name will display their basic HONORS information to the output window.
[[Image:WhoWindow_01.png]]
</div>
</div>
</table>


=== Quests, Tasks, and Achievement Tabs ===
=== Quests, Tasks, and Achievement Tabs ===
<table>
Display your quests, tasks, and achievements. Details of these activities can be accessed by clicking on them.
<div class="row">
 
<div class="small-3 columns">
[[Image:QuestsWindow_01.png]]
WINDOW QUESTS
</div>
<div class="small-3 columns">
ACHIE WINDOW
</div>
<div class="small-6 columns">
These tabs display any quests, tasks, and achievements you may accomplish. These windows vary based on the game you are playing. You can click on the task for a popup to display any information about that task. Not all of the Iron Realms games use all of these activities.
</div>
</div>
</table>


=== Communications Tab ===
=== Communications Tab ===
<table>
This window consolidates all chat communication received in the game.
<div class="row">
<div class="small-3 columns">
COMM WINDOW
</div>
<div class="small-9 columns">
All chat communication you receive in the game is piped to this window.  
</div>
</div>
</table>


[[Image:CommWindow_01.png]]


=== Status bar ===
=== Status bar ===
[[File:MainStatus.png]]
Situated at the bottom of the client, the status bar provides an array of accessible tools and crucial game information.
The status bar is located at the bottom of the client.  
 
From left to right, the icons symbolize the following:
 
*Help: Provides access to the wiki for assistance.
*Level: Displays your character's current level and progress towards the next.
*Gold in Inventory: Indicates the amount of gold your character is carrying.
*Gold in Bank: Shows the quantity of gold deposited in your character's bank.
*Ping: Represents your connection speed to our servers. A lower number is better.
*Current Target: Specifies the player or NPC your character is currently targeting.
*Messages: If the envelope icon is green, it signifies unread messages.
*News: A green news icon suggests there are unread news items.
*Day/Night Indicator: Displays the in-game time of day. Hover over the icon for more details.
*Full Screen: Clicking the monitor icon enables the client to run in fullscreen.
*Logging: Allows recording all game output to a text file for future reference.
*Triggers: The lightning icon toggles all your reflexes on/off.
*Sound: Manages in-game sound settings.
*Settings: The gear icon opens the window for adjusting your settings.
*Refresh Layout: Resets the client to its default layout when clicked.


From left to right it has:
[[Image:StatusBar_01.png]]
# Help: Click this button to access this wiki.
 
# Level: This book icon indicated your level and how far you have progressed to the next level.
</div>
# Target: What player or mob you are currently targeting.
<div class="large-4 columns">
# Chest: How much gold your character is carrying.
{{Nexus_3_Sidebar}}
# Bank: How much gold your character has in the bank.
</div>
# Ping: How fast is your connection to our servers. The lower the number, the better.
</div>
# Messages: If the envelop icon is green, you have a message. Type HELP MESSAGES in the game for more information.
# News: If the news icon is green, you have unread news. Type HELP NEWS for more information.
# Day/Night Indicator: This indicated the current time of day in the game. Hovering your mouse over the icon will display more information.
# Fullscreen Mode: The monitor icon will cause the client to run in fullscreen.
# Logging: You can log all output from the game to a text file for later use.
# Scripts On/Off: The lightning icon will turn on and off all of your [[reflexes]].
# Settings: The gear icon will open another window, allowing you to adjust your [[settings]].
# Reset: You can reset the client to its default layout by clicking this icon.

Latest revision as of 18:06, 22 May 2023

This page serves as a comprehensive guide to the Nexus Client interface for Iron Realms game worlds. Each game world is navigated through the Nexus Client, which contains a multitude of interactive windows for an immersive gaming experience. We shall explore the different windows of the Nexus Client below.

  • Web and Desktop Version

    Web and Desktop Version

  • Tablet Version

    Tablet Version

  • MobileVersion

    MobileVersion


Output Window

The output window illustrates the game's responses to your inputs and other in-game activities. New outputs appear from the bottom and move upwards.

Scrollback

To review the game history, users can scroll using the page-up and page-down keys or the mouse wheel.

Command Line

This is where users initiate actions in the game by typing commands. The dropdown arrow to the left of the command line shows the recent command history.

The right arrow on the right side serves as an alternative to pressing enter to send the command.

F-Key Buttons

The F-Key buttons are editable through the settings menu (accessed via the gears icon). Each button corresponds to a specific command that is activated upon clicking the button or pressing the respective F-Key.

Gauges

These gauges, located above the buttons, show stats such as health and mana, depending on the game being played.

Balance and Equilibrium Indicators

These indicators, found to the left of the gauges, display your balance and equilibrium status. Note: Not used in Starmourn.

Avatar

Your character avatar, initially set by default, can be customized or replaced by clicking on it.

Map Window

This window indicates your character's current location within the game world. You can navigate by typing directions or by interacting with the elements within this window.

Map Compass

The Map Compass, located at the top right corner of the main output window, allows for easy navigation. This feature is off by default and can be activated in your settings.

Character Tab

This window provides an overview of your character's current status, name, basic information, and a list of current afflictions and defenses.

Skills Tab

Displays your current skillsets and individual abilities. Each ability can be expanded for more information.

Inventory Tab

Presents a categorized view of your inventory, with options to expand container items for a detailed view of their contents.

Room Tab

Shows a detailed view of your current room, including other players, NPCs, and items present. Interactions can be initiated by clicking on an item, NPC, or player.

Who Tab

Lists all visible players in the game and provides basic HONORS information when a player name is clicked.

Quests, Tasks, and Achievement Tabs

Display your quests, tasks, and achievements. Details of these activities can be accessed by clicking on them.

Communications Tab

This window consolidates all chat communication received in the game.

Status bar

Situated at the bottom of the client, the status bar provides an array of accessible tools and crucial game information.

From left to right, the icons symbolize the following:

  • Help: Provides access to the wiki for assistance.
  • Level: Displays your character's current level and progress towards the next.
  • Gold in Inventory: Indicates the amount of gold your character is carrying.
  • Gold in Bank: Shows the quantity of gold deposited in your character's bank.
  • Ping: Represents your connection speed to our servers. A lower number is better.
  • Current Target: Specifies the player or NPC your character is currently targeting.
  • Messages: If the envelope icon is green, it signifies unread messages.
  • News: A green news icon suggests there are unread news items.
  • Day/Night Indicator: Displays the in-game time of day. Hover over the icon for more details.
  • Full Screen: Clicking the monitor icon enables the client to run in fullscreen.
  • Logging: Allows recording all game output to a text file for future reference.
  • Triggers: The lightning icon toggles all your reflexes on/off.
  • Sound: Manages in-game sound settings.
  • Settings: The gear icon opens the window for adjusting your settings.
  • Refresh Layout: Resets the client to its default layout when clicked.

Important Links

Nexus 3.0 Documentation

The following links describe how to use the Nexus Client.

The Basics

Client Settings

Scripting

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