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The Abyss
The Lore of Aion
 
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Here's a list of the loading screen hints/tips/tricks that are shown when you enter the world. Enjoy!
 
Abyss related
The Abyss is available to characters of Level 25 and higher.
Artifacts can play an important strategic role in Fortress Battles.
When your race captures a fortress in the Abyss, it temporarily boosts the abilities of all members of your race.
You can earn Abyss Points by hunting monsters in the Abyss.
Castle Gates can be repaired using the Caste Gate Repairing Device.
A fortress loses the protection of its Aetheric Field when the Aetheric Field Generator is destroyed.
Hover the mouse over a fortress or artifact icon on the Abyss map for detailed information.
Dredgion is more likely to appear to the race with higher Influence Ratio.
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Chat Window related
Link to item information in chat by Ctrl-right-clicking the item.
Link to quest information in chat by Ctrl-right-clicking the quest title in the Quest Log.
Link to crafting information in chat by Ctrl-right-clicking' the name of the item in the craft window.
Click the names of other characters in chat to view their class, level and other information.
Whisper to the last person you sent a Whisper to by pressing 'T'.
Easily locate NPCs by typing '/PathFinding NPCname' in chat. Type '/PathFinding' again to cancel the search.
You can link to a location in chat by Ctrl + right-clicking the location on the map.
Save the location information shown in chat to your Memo Pad by right-clicking it.\nView it at 'Menu - Community - Memo Pad'.
Hit 'Enter' to begin typing in chat.
You can detach the tabs from the Chat Window and put them anywhere on the screen.
You can send a Whisper to the last person you sent a Whisper to by pressing 'Tab' while in the Chat Window.
You can create a private chat channel for you and your friends.\nCommands for this channel can be viewed by clicking the Speech Bubble Icon on the Chat Window.
Communicate with other people via the Skills window or the chat box by using Emotes.
Send a Whisper to someone by typing '/Whisper TargetName Message' in chat.
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Combat related
By moving about during combat, you can increase your defense or attack. On-screen arrows indicate the current active bonuses.
Rifts are corridors leading into enemy territory, and there is a limit on the number of users who can travel through one.
The race with a significantly reduced Influence Ratio is given a boost to its abilities during PVP.
DP does not reset until the character has been logged off for 5 minutes.
A well-timed attack can interrupt an enemy's skill.
Abnormal conditions may cause you to become temporarily immobilized or unable to fight.
When Bleeding, Poisoned, or Burned, you will suffer damage at regular intervals.
Spiritmasters can issue commands to spirits by using the Command button.
Be careful when a monster shouts for help during combat, because their companions may join the fray.
When attacking enemy bases, be wary of their NPC allies. They have powerful stats and skills in comparison to normal monsters.
Monsters with unique names are very powerful, but they drop good items.
You cannot request a duel with someone who is in the middle of combat or trade.
In the Arena, everyone outside your group counts as an enemy.
The number of dots at the left of the Target Window varies depending on the difficulty of the monster.
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Crafting related
When your craft skill is maxed out for your current level, talk to a crafting master to access the next level.
Divide stacks of items in your inventory by Shift + double-clicking the stack.
A critical success during crafting will result in your creating an item one rank higher.
Increase your crafting skills easily by completing Work Orders.
The Aether Crystals floating in the sky can be converted to materials for crafting by extracting their enery, and then converting them.
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Flight related
The green gauge on the Fly button displays the remaining flying time.
After becoming a Daeva, you can glide by pressing the Space Bar in the middle of a jump.
Toggle flight by clicking the Fly button.
Flying potions increase the duration of your flying time.
You cannot use items while gliding.
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Game Play related
Access Help by pressing the 'H' key.
Toggle auto-run either by clicking both mouse buttons at once or by pressing NumLock.
Change the camera angle while moving without changing the direction of your movement by pressing Shift and holding the right mouse button.
Reduce loading time by adjusting settings in 'Menu - Options - Graphics Optiuons'. Or, allow the system to auto-detect optimal settings with 'Auto Preference'.
Open the Info Window or view the shortcut keys by clicking 'Menu' at the bottom of the screen.
Up to three additional Quickbars are available in 'Options - Game Options - User Interface'.
Toggle the altitude lock while flying by pressing 'Scroll Lock'.
Clicking the mouse wheel rotates your view by 180 degrees.
Press 'Shift+Z' to switch between primary and secondary weapon sets.
Some NPCs that wander about instead of remaining on one spot. Also, some NPCs only appear at specific times.
Access the broker service through Broker NPCs.
Make skills and items more accessible by dragging them to the Quickbars.
You can lock the Quickbar slots by clicking the padlock icon at the left of the Quickbar.
Press 'F12' take clean screenshots without the UI in the pictures.
Pressing 'Shift + F12' in a populated area will hide all other characters on the screen.
You can view the Tutorial at any time by going to '1:1 Petition - Tutorial'..
In 'Options - Game Options - Combat Info', you can toggle the option 'Display distance from target'.
Switch between UI styles at 'Options - Game Options - User Interface'.
Hit 'V' to open the Friends Window, where you can find and add friends.
Taxes and the price of goods will fluctuate according to the Influence Ratio of each race.
Hit 'Y' to open a private store.
You can check the current time and whether it's day or night on the icon next to the Compass.
You can change the size of UI with the slider in 'Menu - Options - Game Options - User Interface.
There are peddler NPCs that only appear at certain times or during events.
Go to 'Options - Game Options - Combat Info' and to enable the option to 'View your target's target'.
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Group related
When you want to group with another character, check that you are in the same channel. View the channel number at 'Menu - Service - Change Channel'.
Group Leaders can display the Sign by right-clicking the Target Window.
Double-click the Group Window to auto-follow the selected group member.
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Item related
Try on items by Ctrl-clicking the weapon or armor.
Press 'B' to activate and deactivate the equipped Power Shards.
Purchase items from Abyss Contributors with Abyss Points.
The ranks of items are displayed as white for Normal, green for Rare, blue for Legendary and yellow for Unique.
You can consume both food and beverages at the same time.
Starting at Level 30, you can visit special vendors in cities to modify the appearance of your items.
Visit Godstone Socketers in cities to equip Godstones on your items.
High level enchantment stones have a higher success rate.
You can obtain enchantment stones by using extraction tools on equipment.
You can obtain high level enchantment stones from high rank items.
A failed enchantment attempt weakens previous enchantments 1 level.
To use a Godstone to strengthen an item, visit a Godstone Socketer.
Soul Bound items cannot be sold or traded.
Press the Auto Arrange Inventory button at the bottom of your Cube to sort items by type.
There is a low chance of treasure boxes yielding good items.
You can check the number of members allowed to register and the remaining number of resurrections from the tool tip of the Kisk.
Remove dye using a dye remover bought from a vendor.
You remove Manastones from an item by visiting a Manastone Remover.
You may decide on the ownership of an item by rolling a dice.
You may decide on the ownership of an item through Instant Account Settling.
Sell all junk items at once by clicking 'Sell all Misc' in the Sell Window.
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Legion related
View the current week's Legion and Character rankings by clicking 'Influence Ratio' at the bottom of the screen.
Create a new Legion by visiting the Legion Administration Offices in the city.
At Legion Level 3, you can register custom Legion emblems.
Once your Legion is Level 2 or higher, you can use the Legion Item Merchant.
You can increase your Legion's level by collecting Abyss Points.
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Leveling related
Being defeated by a character from the opposing faction in PvP will not cause you to lose EXP.
Being defeated by a character from the opposing faction in PvP will cause you to lose Abyss Points.
Once you reach Level 6, you will lose some EXP when you die. Some lost EXP can be restored by Soul Healers.
Binding at an Obelisk will change where you resurrect when you die. Search for nearby Obelisks by typing '/PathFinding Obelisk'.
Falling from a great height will cause you to suffer damage, or even to die.
You can ascend as a Daeva and choose a new sub-class when you reach Level 10.
View the information of the chain skill you will be using next by clicking Chain Skill Info on the Skill Window.
Cycle through nearby targets by pressing 'Tab'.
You do not lose EXP when you are killed in the Arena.
Be careful of deep water; you could get hurt, or even die, in it.
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Mail related
Send and receive mail by using the Mailbox.
Characters who receive express mail do not need to go to a Mailbox to read the mail.
When you receive an Express Mail, you can read it immediately by clicking the Express Mail Icon above the Compass.
You can attach items or Kinah to mail that you send.
When mail arrives for you, an icon will appear above the Compass.
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Map related
Right-click a location link on the map to open a pop-up menu.
Hit 'N' key to activate the transparent overlay map in order to view both the map and the game screen at the same time.
Aggressive monsters and characters from the opposing race are displayed as red dots on the Compass.
View the current status of the Abyss War by selecting the Abyss on the map.
When your icon is shown as red on the Compass, it means you are at an altitude where you could die if you fall.
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Quest related
Click blue words in the Quest Log for more detailed information on that person, place, or item.
View a quest in the Quest Tracker by checking the box beside the quest title. This allows you to monitor your quest progress while playing.
Click 'Pass' in the Work Order tab of the Mission/Quest Window to cancel the Work Order quest currently in progress.
At Level 20, you can take quests to become qualified to equip Stigma Stones.
The types of quest available include 'Missions', 'Quests', and 'Work Orders.
When a quest marker appears as a double-ended arrow, it means that the reward differs according to the choices you make.
Many important hints for quests appear in NPC dialogs and cutscenes.
Coin Quests will reward you with many Coins, which can be exchanged for valuable rare rewards.
Certain monsters drop items that allow you to start a quest.
Some quests cannot be carried out unless you have a specific title.
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Skill related
You can view a list of skills related to your class in the Chain Skill Info section of the Skill Window.
Some skills cannot be used while flying.
Match your skills against other players by requesting a duel. Right-click the desired opponent to send a request.
The use of certain special skills depends on your Abyss Ranking.
When you transform into an animal by using an item, you will not be able to use any skills.
Macros allow more convenient access to chains of actions that you perform frequently.
You can learn new skills by buying Skill Manuals from Class Instructors or Preceptors.
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Storage related
Fortresses and cities have warehouses where you can store spare items.
All characters on an account share the same account warehouse.
Expand your inventory (Cube) space by visiting a cube craftsman.
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Travel related
Once you become a Daeva, you can use a teleporter to travel to other regions and cities.
You cannot use items while on an airship or floating stone.
Teleporting is more expensive when a Fortress Battle is in progress in the Abyss.
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Page credits:
I found this list on elitepvpers forums. I sorted it out the best I could.
The Dredgion is a massive airship crewed by the Balaur that roams the Abyss in search of Asmodian and Elyos forces to destroy. The ship itself is also a level 50 dungeon that can be entered by players of both factions. It is unique in that it offers PvPvE gameplay within the instance. Teams from both factions register at an NPC to enter the instance. Once enough players from both sides have registered, both teams are teleported into the instance at the same time.
     
Niblet (Webmaster)
Revised: Thursday, October 01, 2009
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