Cadet I/Newbie servers
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NOTE: Effective the end of January 2008 the maximum rank allowed on the Newbie Servers will be reduced to a (4) Novice rank. Previously it was a (7) max rank.
Want to practice your basic flight control skills? Not sure if you have figured out the controls? Want to get more familiar with various ship tech, weapons and equipment available in the game? Practice navigation? Don't want to be yelled at by angry veteran players on the main server? The Newbie Server is the place just for you!
What is a "Newbie Server" and where can I find it?
- The Newbie Servers are dedicated to new players. Veteran players are not allowed to come in there and disturb newbies (they will receive an automated ban if they do). Only players with a rank of Novice 4 or below are allowed there.
- On the list of servers in the lobby, you want to look for servers marked as "Newbie Server" (i.e. "EU_GPZ Newbie Server" as an example)
- @Alleg staff will appear on occasion on the Newbie Servers to answer your questions.
lobby shot newbie servers
What can I expect from games on the Newbie server?
Games on the Newbie servers have very little in common with how "real" games are played on the main servers. You can expect money settings maxed out, excessive use of capital ships, Commanders getting any and all tech (they are rolling in cash due to the settings). Deathmatch games are also not uncommon. In comparison, 'mainstream' games are Conquest matches on moderate or low money settings, where capital ships are rarely seen.
Of course the outrageous money settings help exploring technology trees, trying out various ships etc. Not having a very competitive environment helps in getting grasp of basic navigation and ship control skills, as you will not be podded by some random veteran player that strolls by.
Before you think "Wow", the Newbie Servers seem like a Newbie utopia! I think I'll stay here for as long as possible! We will have to put out some of that enthusiasm, sorry!
The Newbie Servers are NOT the right place to learn to play the game. It's good to get accustomed to the ingame environment and... that's about it. If you stay on the Newbie server too long while not playing on the main server (where the biggest games are going on), you are bound to acquire some really bad habits, that are quite hard to root out later on.
Another important point is you won't learn much by playing with and against people whose knowledge of the game equals yours! That comes by playing with veterans and watching how they perform and asking them questions.
We strongly recommend that you stop playing on the Newbie server after half a dozen games at most. You are entitled to play there until your rank is 4 (Novice), but you really shouldn't be playing there after you are familar with the basic controls, navigation and loadouts.
In conclusion: fly a bit on the Newbie server to get a grasp of how various ships handle and get some "feel" of the game mechanics, then hit the main server! Don't be afraid, most of the veteran players here are very helpful. See you there!
WARNING: With the release of R4 any game that has the word "newbie" contained in the game name is monitored by ASGS. It will think it is one of the official newbie servers. Anyone over the rank of 4 will get autobanned. Do not create games with "newbie" in the name.
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