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 # Stendhal is open source and by playing you help us improve it.
 # Stendhal is a small download.
+# Stendhal is a big world.
 # A nice community.
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 ==What do I need to play Stendhal?==
-Stendhal is a ''Java'' game and works in any platform that is able to run the Java JRE, that includes:
+Stendhal is a ''Java'' game and works in any platform that is able to run the Sun Java JRE, that includes:
 * Windows
 * Linux
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 =Setting up the game=
 == Creating a account ==
-To create an account you must go to the [http://stendhal.ombres.ambre.net Account Register Site] and fill in the fields to complete the form.
+To create an account, just open the game and click on ''Create account''.
+http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_images/createaccount_001.jpg
+Now fill the fields:
+* Choose your Stendhal server. If you are not sure about what to do, simply choose the deafult one. In case you want to connect to a different server, please write it there.
+* Port. Usually Stendhal servers runs at port 32160
+* Username. It is the name of your avatar in Stendhal world.
+* Password. Write your password twice. It will secure your access to Stendhal, so choose a goond one.
+* Email. Just in case we need to reset the password or contact you in anyway.
 Your account will be ready immediately.
+http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_images/createaccount_002.jpg
 == Downloading the game ==
 You can run it directly using [http://arianne.sourceforge.net/jws/stendhal.jnlp Java Webstart] (this means you do not need to download anything, just click the webstart link and if Java is installed on your system the game will start) or you can download the compiled java program to your computer at http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=1111
-The best way is to use the Java Webstart as you will get updates automatically.
-(Note: Java webstart will create a folder on your machine which will contain some necessary files for the game to run successfully. These files are small and inobtrusive so please do not worry about it)
 =Controls and Game settings=
-To control stendhal you need to use both a mouse and keyboard.
 ==Starting the game==
 To launch Stendhal use [http://arianne.sourceforge.net/jws/stendhal.jnlp Java webstart] or by running the <b>stendhal-0.XX.jar</b> file that is in the stendhal download package.
-''(Tip: Create a shortcut to this link on your machine so you dont have to come to the site everytime you want to play, you can just double click your shortcut)''
 http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_images/manual_000.jpg
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 * if an area exists next to the area you are in, you will move from your current area to the new area (you will be transfered to the new zone).
 * if no area exists nothing will happen and you will simply collide and stop.
-Signs in the game may help you to determine when areas exist.
-http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_images/manual_005.jpg
 ===Moving With An Animal===
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 ===Moving Items===
-During the game you will find or buy items such as swords and shields. To move these items around the world or to pick them up to put them into your hand, use the <b>left click and drag</b>.
+During the game you will find or buy items such as swords and shields. To move these items around the world, use the <b>left click and drag</b> to the place you want them to be. You need to be next to item.
-=== Other actions ===
-Click the <b>right mouse button</b> over objects to see a contextual menu (which will include actions that can be performed on the object) and use the <b>left mouse button</b> to choose an action from the menu
-You can click outside the area of the menu to abort it.
-http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_images/manual_006.jpg
 ===Managing Inventory===
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 Keep in mind that you must be near an item to equip it and that you can't drop it further than 8 positions from you.
+http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_images/equipitems_000.png
-===Exit===
-Press <b>ESC</b> to exit. You will be prompted again to either really quit or return to the game.
+Drag and drop the item in inventory slot you want.
-http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_images/manual_007.jpg
+http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_images/equipitems_001.png
+And you have equipped it.
+http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_images/equipitems_002.png
+You can equip right now any item on any slot, but this will change.
+=== Other actions ===
+Click the <b>right mouse button</b> over objects to see a contextual menu (which will include actions that can be performed on the object) and use the <b>left mouse button</b> to choose an action from the menu
+You can click outside the area of the menu to abort it.
+http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_images/manual_006.jpg
 ===Open Game Dialog log===
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 This dialog contains all the important events that happen in game so it is advised to have it visible.
+===Exit game===
+Press <b>ESC</b> to exit. You will be prompted again to either really quit or return to the game.
+http://arianne.sourceforge.net/wiki_      / uitgame_000.png
 ==Player communication==

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