In-game interface
To play the game, you need to download the game client. This page will explain how to get around the 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 allowing you to customise the look of your client.
Contents
To open up a menu, just click on the button and then click on it again to close.
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.
Trainer
Allows the user to view their profile. Includes rep, fishing level, pokemoney and playtime.
PokeDex
Allows the user to view their pokedex. You must collect the pokedex from Pallet Town before hand.
Options
Allows the use to turn off weather effects, player shadows, turn down or up the volume. You can disable trade or battle requests.
Map/Time
Displays player's current location and the ingame 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 acessed by clicking the tab at the top of the box.
Pokemon list
View your current pokemon team. Hovering over a pokemon will reveal their level, attack and defense.
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.
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.
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.
Pokemon 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'.
