Newbie Protection

With Agon being such an unforgiving land the powers that be deemed it prudent to give new arrivals a small window of protection before they are thrust, screaming, like baby lobsters into the boiling waters of war. 

Thus was born New Player Protection.

New Player Protection is an optional effect whereby, for a small period of time, new players are granted certain beneficial immunities from the realities of Darkfall.  The protections currently last for 24 hours of online play-time (in other words the clock will not run down while you are offline) during which you can take your time to learn the basics of Darkfall without wondering if the next corner holds a dagger or screaming fireball.  This is basically a small window of breathing space to become comfortable with the game and possibly enjoy the pretty butterflies before the hordes of enemies, armed to the teeth and hurling deadly spells descend upon you…or perhaps you will descend upon them first!

Here is what you need to know:

• If you’re a new player entering the game for the first time, newbie protection will be on by default.  There will be an option to turn it off if you prefer to go without.
• You won't be able to damage other players and other players won't be able to damage you.
• You can only damage monsters.
• The protection currently lasts for 24 hours of game-play. There's a visible count-down timer and you’ll get a warning before the protection expires. 
• The protection is active only in the racial starting areas.  If you wander outside your starting area, you’ll get a warning and if you don’t return within a couple of minutes the protections will disappear. 
• There’s a visual indicator floating above your head that signifies you’re a new player with protection on.
• You can trade and interact with NPCs without restrictions.
• You cannot use any items that cause structural or player damage (battle spikes, warhulks, cannons, ships etc.)
• You cannot use mounts. 
• You cannot de-spawn objects.
• You cannot teleport or use such portals as the Nexus system.
• You cannot use Runestones.
• You cannot create a clan.
• You can give and receive buffs and heals.
• You can join a clan.
• Newbie protection only works once per account and only for new accounts.
• You cannot raise your skills on other players and they, in turn cannot use you to skill up on while the protections are in effect.