Creating a Character

Learn how to create your perfect character in Ashen Empires! Choose your race, profession, and balance attributes to start your adventure.

Alright, so you've just logged into Ashen Empires and it's time to make your mark on the world! Creating your character is the very first step, and it's pretty straightforward. Let's walk through it together.

Step 1: Naming Your Legend

First up, you'll need to give your character a name. While many players go for a classic medieval vibe, the choice is really yours! Just remember to keep it clean and respectful – no offensive names allowed. Get creative! You could go for something classic like 'Robin Hood' for a Human, 'Frodo' for a Dark Elf, or even something fun like 'Shrek' for an Ogre!

Step 2: Choosing Your Race

Right now, you've got three races to pick from. Based on what I've seen and heard, there aren't any huge gameplay differences between them at the moment. It's worth noting that there used to be more races, like the Tundarian (a blue snow creature), High Elf (basically a Dark Elf with different skin), and Brimlock.

Here's a breakdown of what some players have observed about the current races:

• Night Elf: You might have slightly less HP per level (around 2 less), but you start with 10 armor. Plus, Night Elves have night vision, which is super handy underground as you won't need a torch or lamp! Just a heads-up, this night vision can sometimes be a bit buggy.
• Human: These are your standard, balanced characters. Alignment might increase a little faster, but it's not a massive difference.
• Orc: Orcs have a slower alignment increase, but you get immunity to poison attacks, which can be a lifesaver in certain areas.

Big thanks to Chameleon and mooman for sharing these insights on the Q&A board!

Step 3: Selecting Your Profession

Don't stress too much about your profession choice, because you're not locked into it! Ashen Empires lets you dabble in other professions later on. When you pick one, you'll get some starting gear, but you can always visit a weapon shop, grab a different weapon type, and start training a new skill whenever you feel like it.

You'll choose from three main profession types:

• Warrior: If you like getting up close and personal or raining down arrows, this is for you.
  • Archer: Specialize in bow and arrow attacks.
  • Axeman: Master single and double-bladed axes.
  • Crossbowman: Wield deadly bolts from crossbows.
  • Footman: Focus on heavy, blunt weapons.
  • Knife Fighter: Excel with short blades.
  • Spearman: Use staves, spears, and polearms.
  • Swordsman: Specialize in long blades.
• Craftsman: For those who prefer to build, repair, and sustain.
  • Blacksmith: Forge and fix metal tools, weapons, and armor.
  • Carpenter: Craft wooden tools, weapons, and armor.
  • Cook: Prepare delicious meals from meat, fish, and baked goods.
  • Farmer: Cultivate crops and gather raw materials.
  • Fisherman: Catch fish for selling or cooking.
  • Leathercrafter: Create and repair leather gear and armor.
  • Healer: Mend wounds, cure poison, and treat diseases.
• Mage: If you're drawn to the arcane arts, this is your path.
  • Body Mage: Cast spells focused on the body and physical effects.
  • Mind Mage: Wield spells that affect the mind and mental states.
  • Nature Mage: Command spells related to nature and the natural world.
  • Soul Mage: Utilize spells that deal with the soul and spiritual energies.

Step 4: Balancing Your Attributes

The final touch is balancing your character's attributes. You start with 7 attribute orbs to distribute. To get more orbs, you'll need to hunt monsters and level up – each level grants you 2 more orbs. The four core attributes are Strength, Intelligence, Dexterity, and Constitution. Generally, focusing on Strength is a solid bet for most builds. If you're aiming to be a pure Mage, then Intelligence is definitely the way to go.