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 ====== First Day ======
-What to know to stay alive once you are born.
+==== What to know to stay alive once you are born: ====
+  * Check your inherited elemental profile with /alkatraz stats. Any element that you have negative resistance in, be very careful until you can defend against it.
+  * Check the current moon phase: the closer to full moon, the more stronger the mobs become, but the shorter the day/night cycle gets.
+  * Gear up properly, and have a safe and spawnproof place before taking any risks. It's not worth losing any hearts early.
+  * When in doubt, fish and trade. Remember, variety and timing are the keys to success.
 ===== Hardcore =====
-You have 20 hearts at birth. Every death costs 3. At 0 you are banned.
 ^ Value ^ Amount ^
-| At birth | 20 |
+| At birth | 17 to 23 hearts, more if your parents are unrelated. Founders get 20 |
 | Lost per death | 3 |
-| Regained | 1 every 2 births |
+| Regained | 1 for every 2 births from your codes. |
 | Maximum | 30 |
-Hearts can also be bought from the shop.
-On death your all your money and it gets put into your head, which is placed on the ground where you died. Whoever picks it up and consumes it gets the money.
+===== Death =====
-===== Magic Mobs =====
-Mobs are far more dangerous than vanilla. See [[magic-mobs|Magic and Mobs]].
-If you are unprepared, their spells can end you quickly. However, by killing them you can learn the spells they cast, and become strong and wise.
+When you die you lose 3 hearts, and  **all your money** goes into your head, placed where you died.
-  * ''/spells''  Here, you can change spell options, set custom cast codes per spell, and set your cast hotbar.
+  * Anyone can eat it and take the money.
-  * ''/alkatraz stats'' Your stats and progression. Check your affinities at birth: the higher number grants you strength and resistance with that element. Negative numbers are your weaknesses. With these, you will deal less damage, and take more.
+  * Heads can be picked up, carried and placed again.
+  * Keep your wealth in fish or items if you do not want to carry it.
-===== Lunar Cycle =====
+===== Losing your soul =====
-The server follows the real world moon cycle. At full moon the nights are short and violent: mobs hit harder, have more health, and carry equipment. Spellbook drops are far more likely.
+Upon your final death, your soul goes into your head where you died, and you respawn soulless. It is advised to collect this head promptly.
-At new moon a single day/night cycle lasts about a real day. At full moon it lasts about two hours.
+  * You have at most **3 hearts**, and you lose no more hearts when you die.
-You can buy a moon dial to be
+  * You **cannot use magic at all**. Wands do nothing and Alkatraz commands are blocked.
+  * You have no genes, or star chart.
+  * You cannot give birth codes.
+  * You keep full use of the market and the shop.
-See [[astronomy|Astronomy]].
+You can return if you are reunited with a soul, but this can't be done alone.
+===== Magic & mobs =====
+Mobs are far more dangerous than vanilla. Almost every hostile mob casts spells. Killing them is the only way to learn those spells and grow in magic. See [[guide:magic-mobs|Magic and Mobs]] for exactly who casts what.
+  * ''/spells'' Spell options, custom cast codes, and your cast hotbar.
+  * ''/alkatraz stats'' Your stats. Check your affinities at birth. Higher numbers mean more damage and resistance in that element. Negative numbers are weaknesses: you deal less and take more.
+===== Lunar cycle =====
+The server follows the real moon. At full moon the nights are short and violent: mobs hit 25% harder, spawn with up to 50% more health, and often carry armor. Spellbook drops and Arcane Knowledge are nearly doubled.
+At new moon one day and night lasts about a real day. At full moon it lasts about two hours.
+A Moon Dial from ''/shop'' (999) shows the phase and the hours until sunrise. See [[guide:astronomy|Astronomy]].
 ===== Fishing =====
-There are a number of custom fish added. Every species has its own price and movements in ''/fishmarket''. You can earn money by catching and selling, or by watching the markets movements and trading with them.
-See [[fishing|Fishing and Money]].
+Every custom fish has its own price and chart in ''/fishmarket''. Fishing is the only way to earn money. Sell your catch, or buy and sell with the market's movements.
+See [[guide:fishing|Fishing and Money]].
 ===== Commands you need today =====
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 | ''/lc'' and ''/gc'' | Local and global chat |
-The full list is on [[commands|Commands]].
+The full list is on [[guide:commands|Commands]].
 ===== Then read =====
 Check out the [[guide:start|full wiki]] for more.