[h2]Foundations[/h2] During the opening chapter of Mirthwood, you'll create your own character. Here, you will get a chance to create a unique backstory and customize your appearance, choosing between different body types, skin tones, eye, brow, hair and beard styles. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//43906942/1fe61ca33a7ced34140c568972d289ed48b7f9f1.png[/img] [h2]Dress for Success[/h2] The manner in which you dress can affect the way different social classes or individuals view you. Posh clothing will attract members of the Nobility, while unassuming, workman-like gear will fit in with the Peasant class. As a supplement to your character's leveled skills, apparel can serve a purpose beyond mere looks. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//43906942/db74afd335212059fcb318f3e2c994fa52b87e2c.png[/img] [h2]Equipping Your Character[/h2] Your character will have 5 slots for gear: Head, Torso, Legs, Weapon, and Trinket. You can mix and match gear in these slots to your preference. Most are self-explanatory, but trinkets represent a type of wild card slot, allowing you to equip a variety of items with diverse affects. From a [i]Rabbit's Foot[/i] to a rare [i]Ruby Ring[/i], this slot will give you some flexibility on top of your standard gear. Let's take a look at the anatomy of an item: [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//43906942/cb3d431c883a869c947af332755f3110a756b94d.png[/img] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//43906942/6c493015c2523bd375a4472e94b41b79745237a6.png[/img] [h3]Item Preview[/h3] Each item in Mirthwood features its own card. Cards are color coded according to rarity, featuring flavor text and hand-painted art that matches the in game item. [h3]Stats[/h3] All equipable items will have gold value and an armor or damage value. Crops, food, and other items will have different stats related to hunger, energy, and/or health. [h3]Affiliations & Traits[/h3] This is where gear gets a bit more fun. [b]Affiliations[/b] will attract different factions or groups to you - whether it be Royalty, Nobility, Peasanty, Criminals and more. [b]Traits[/b] often provide a stat buff, but can also help you perform actions more effectively, like playing an instrument. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//43906942/5d51cf71ee9269318c2ddcb9154cebb10f80420c.png[/img] [h2]Your Character Card[/h2] You'll be able to see changes to your character on your [i]character card[/i]. View your equipped gear, current stats, and your character's [i]"title"[/i], which directly reflects your standing in the world. Your [b]Morality[/b] and [b]Renown[/b] will shift based on your actions throughout the game. Completing quests and other activities will raise your [i]Renown,[/i] while making difficult choices, stealing, or killing can impact your [i]Morality[/i]. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//43906942/1212502b0605d2bdf27229dc6acceba257fe6cce.png[/img] We're currently adding a wealth of new gear to the game, including outfits, weapons, trinkets, and more. What medieval stylings would you like to see? Share your suggestions in the comments! And thanks for reading, you've gained 10 Renown! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//43906942/6f33d8feeca5e641416a4a54879ee634f91fc759.png[/img]