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[[File:Client login.png|300px|right|thumb|Client login screen.]]
 
[[File:Client login.png|300px|right|thumb|Client login screen.]]
To play the game, you need to download the game client. This page will explain how to get around the client.
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To play the game, you need to download the game client. The purpose of this page is to explain how to properly use the in-game client.
  
 
The login screen gives you the option to choose whether to view your client in window mode or full screen.
 
The login screen gives you the option to choose whether to view your client in window mode or full screen.
  
The "Select a server" button allows you to refresh the server list.  The messages shown can vary from Diamond: ###/700 to Default Server.  You can read more about the server messages [[Logging into game|here]].
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The "Select a Server" button allows you to refresh the server list.  The messages shown can vary from Diamond: ###/700 to Default Server.  You can read more about the server messages [[Logging into game|here]].
  
The client also features [[Client skins|skin]] support allowing you to customise the look of your client.
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The client also features [[Client skins|skin]] support, which allows you to customise the look of your client.
 
[[File:Client loggedin.png|300px|right|thumb|Client when logged in.]]
 
[[File:Client loggedin.png|300px|right|thumb|Client when logged in.]]
 
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[[File:Client Buttons.png]]
 
[[File:Client Buttons.png]]
  
To open up a menu, just click on the button and then click on it again to close.
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To open up a menu, just click on the button. To close a menu, simply click on the button again.
 
===Bagpack===
 
===Bagpack===
Allows you to view items in your backpack such as potions, pokeballs and badges.  The tabs on the right provide more options.  Items such as the fishing rod can be used by being clicked on from here.
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Allows you to view items in your backpack such as potions, Pokéballs and badges.  The tabs on the right provide more options.  Items such as the [[Bicycle]] can be used by being clicked on from here.
 
===Trainer===
 
===Trainer===
Allows the user to view their profile.  Includes rep, fishing level, pokemoney and playtime.
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Allows the user to view their profile.  The information includes reputation, [[Fishing|fishing level]], Pokémoney, and playtime.
===PokeDex===
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===Pokédex===
Allows the user to view their pokedex. You must collect the pokedex from Pallet Town before hand.
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Allows the user to view their Pokédex. You must collect the Pokédex from Professor Shane in [[Pallet Town]] before hand.
 
===Options===
 
===Options===
Allows the use to turn off weather effects, player shadows, turn down or up the volume.  You can disable trade or battle requests.  
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Allows the use to turn off weather effects, player shadows, and turn down or up the volume.  You can also disable trade requests, battle requests, and intro battle animations using this tab.
 
===Map/Time===
 
===Map/Time===
Displays player's current location and the ingame time.
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Displays the user's current location and the in-game time.
===Players/friends list===
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===Players/Friends List===
Allows you to view which players are online as well the current location of your friends.  The friends list can be acessed by clicking the tab at the top of the box.
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Allows you to view which players are online as well the current location of your friends.  The friends list can be accessed by clicking the tab at the top of the box. Users can type /ano to hide themselves from the online list.
 
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[[File:Client Pokemon.png|200px|thumb|right|Your pokemon team]]
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[[File:Client Pokemon.png|200px|thumb|right|Your Pokémon team]]
 
==Pokemon list==
 
==Pokemon list==
View your current pokemon team.  Hovering over a pokemon will reveal their level, attack and defense.
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Located on the top of the screen is your current Pokémon team.  Hovering over a Pokémon will reveal their level, attack and defense. Right-click on a Pokémon to shift its party position.
 
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[[File:Client Chat.png|200px|thumb|right|Chatbox]]
 
[[File:Client Chat.png|200px|thumb|right|Chatbox]]
 
==Chat Window==
 
==Chat Window==
Users can type in a message using the black box shown in the above image.  You can also hide the chat window by clicking on the arrow next to the 'Say' button.
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Users can type in a message using the black box shown in the above image.  You can also hide the chat window by clicking on the arrow next to the 'Say' button or by typing /hide.
 
===Channels===
 
===Channels===
Users can use the tabs at the top of the chat box to go into channels.  If a channels isn't displayed then click on 'Join channel' and enter the name of the channel you want to visit. For a list of channel commands go here.  More info about channels are here.
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Users can use the tabs at the top of the chat box to go into channels.  If a channel is not displayed then click on 'Join channel' and enter the name of the channel you want to visit. Alternatively, users can type /cgjoin ''channel name'' to join a specific channel.
  
 
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[[File:Client Battle.png|200px|thumb|right|Battle window]]
 
[[File:Client Battle.png|200px|thumb|right|Battle window]]
==Battle window==
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==Battle Window==
This is the battle window for Pokemon World Online.  Users have four options 'Fight', 'Bag', 'Pokemon' and 'Run'.  A list of attacks, pokemon or items are shown in the box on the left when the user clicks on the selected button.  The status of the battle eg. attacks are also shown in the box.
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This is the battle window for Pokemon World Online.  Users have four options 'Fight', 'Bag', 'Pokémon' and 'Run'.  A list of attacks, Pokémon, or items are shown in the box on the left when the user clicks on the selected button.  The status of the battle (e.g. attacks) is also shown in the box on the left-hand side of the screen.
 
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[[File:Client Pokebox.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokebox]]
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[[File:Client Pokebox.png|200px|thumb|right|The Pokébox]]
==Pokemon Switch window==
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==Pokémon Switch Window==
By going to the pc box in the pokecenter you can change the pokemon in your team.  Hovering over the pokemon will give you information while right-clicking will bring out the pop up box shown.  Items in grey are currently unavailable.  Users can close it by pressing 'exit'.
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By going to the PC box in a Pokécenter, you can change the Pokémon in your team.  Hovering over the Pokémon will give you information while right-clicking will bring out the pop up box shown. To add the Pokémon into the party, simply right click on the Pokémon of choice and choose the position number you want the Pokémon to go to. This will swap the Pokémon from your party with the one in the PC box.  Items in grey are currently unavailable.  Users can close it by pressing 'exit'.

Revision as of 01:38, 15 November 2010

Client login screen.

To play the game, you need to download the game client. The purpose of this page is to explain how to properly use the in-game client.

The login screen gives you the option to choose whether to view your client in window mode or full screen.

The "Select a Server" button allows you to refresh the server list. The messages shown can vary from Diamond: ###/700 to Default Server. You can read more about the server messages here.

The client also features skin support, which allows you to customise the look of your client.

Client when logged in.

Navigation

Client Buttons.png

To open up a menu, just click on the button. To close a menu, simply click on the button again.

Bagpack

Allows you to view items in your backpack such as potions, Pokéballs and badges. The tabs on the right provide more options. Items such as the Bicycle can be used by being clicked on from here.

Trainer

Allows the user to view their profile. The information includes reputation, fishing level, Pokémoney, and playtime.

Pokédex

Allows the user to view their Pokédex. You must collect the Pokédex from Professor Shane in Pallet Town before hand.

Options

Allows the use to turn off weather effects, player shadows, and turn down or up the volume. You can also disable trade requests, battle requests, and intro battle animations using this tab.

Map/Time

Displays the user's current location and the in-game time.

Players/Friends List

Allows you to view which players are online as well the current location of your friends. The friends list can be accessed by clicking the tab at the top of the box. Users can type /ano to hide themselves from the online list.

Your Pokémon team

Pokemon list

Located on the top of the screen is your current Pokémon team. Hovering over a Pokémon will reveal their level, attack and defense. Right-click on a Pokémon to shift its party position.

Chatbox

Chat Window

Users can type in a message using the black box shown in the above image. You can also hide the chat window by clicking on the arrow next to the 'Say' button or by typing /hide.

Channels

Main article: Channels

Users can use the tabs at the top of the chat box to go into channels. If a channel is not displayed then click on 'Join channel' and enter the name of the channel you want to visit. Alternatively, users can type /cgjoin channel name to join a specific channel.


Battle window

Battle Window

This is the battle window for Pokemon World Online. Users have four options 'Fight', 'Bag', 'Pokémon' and 'Run'. A list of attacks, Pokémon, or items are shown in the box on the left when the user clicks on the selected button. The status of the battle (e.g. attacks) is also shown in the box on the left-hand side of the screen.

The Pokébox

Pokémon Switch Window

By going to the PC box in a Pokécenter, you can change the Pokémon in your team. Hovering over the Pokémon will give you information while right-clicking will bring out the pop up box shown. To add the Pokémon into the party, simply right click on the Pokémon of choice and choose the position number you want the Pokémon to go to. This will swap the Pokémon from your party with the one in the PC box. Items in grey are currently unavailable. Users can close it by pressing 'exit'.