yea it sucks >_> but theres a reason for that.. i'll try to clear up how it works
(btw first release for the remake, not the original mod)
three types of characters u can have:
1. connected to the central server
2. one created on another person's computer
3. one created on your computer
1. connected to the central server
ms:c has a central server that stores characters created on their database. this will protect people from hacking character files and being super strong or super rich. downside is that there aren't a lot of central servers out yet, so you have to wait until they put a lot more in the game. in the servers, look for the word CENTRAL in the name
2. one created on another person's computer
this type is where one person creates a server and people who join the server will have to create a character on that person's computer. the downside is that if you join another server, you cannot use that same character. this will be best only if you plan to have a friend who you will always play the game with.
3. one created on your computer
this is client side, where you create a game on your own. you can either play by yourself or with someone else who joins your game. this type of game allows you to play and level up on your own. when wanting to use the same character to play on the internet, look in the server list of games that says CLIENT SIDE CHARACTERS or something similar. downside is that others may hack and have super strength or super wealth.
also when starting a new game you ALWAYS have to start with the map EDANA. it's sort of like homebase. the other maps are accessible through map changes located in various parts of different maps. this will allow you to travel through the entire area.
also, if multiple people are playing in the same map, everyone has to want to change maps to change maps
and for you who downloaded it, i guess i'll maek the controls easier to understand...
q = put away weapon/item, if holding armor will equip it
1 = scroll through weapons (can hold up to two different kinds)
2 = scroll through spells (have to buy them)
3 = items in your sack. also can check what you're holding and wearing
x = pick up stuff from the ground
c = drop whatevers in your hand
v = choose between idle, nod, shake head, and sitting. sitting replenshes health faster
p = player's stats. press page up and page down to move between stats
f11 = buying menu if at a shop, talkin menu if talking to someone, etc.
f12 = kick people menu, time voting change menu, join a party
y = global chat, where everyone can see what you're typing
u = talk, where if you're talking to someone in the game, saying the right words and linking to what they say will sometimes allow you to do side quests, where you have attrieve what they're asking for.
i = talk to people in your party
everything else is basically reg half life controls. anyways its pretty cool, time changes from morning, day, afternoon, and night, also differnet variations of rain as well, background music for entering different areas. its like a 3d world, real time attacking, mmorpg game >_< but theres a few bugs thoe
EDIT: forgot.. if you leave a server on a certain map, you can only join the game on that SAME map. however, you can ALWAYS join edana regardless of what map you were left on