I'm joining when the server is back up with my brother, how easy are the blueprints for the piston spear to obtain and how do you get smoke grenades? Also are smoke grenades to be used on yourself?
Lastly what effect does strength have on throwing and can a lawyer wear a v technologists cmbt armor as I like the colour but prefer lawyers... These are just preferential questions.
All of this and more will become clear after a few hours of playtime, but just to clarify...
You unlock crafting "blueprints" by donating "relics" to your faction (relics can be found in the core and come in a few different forms) Not to worry everything you want to craft will come pretty easily.
Smoke grenades can be obtained at a faction vendor, they are mainly used for cover, blocking the enemys line of sight. They can be thrown into doorways, or out in the street in order to make a safer advance.
About strength and throwing, I am not 100% clear and probably shouldn't comment but the information you need is most likely on the wiki (As goes for a lot of things)
http://fonline-aop.net/wiki/index.php?title=S.P.E.C.I.A.L. - This one should answer your question.
http://fonline-aop.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_PageIn preparation, you may like to check these "HQ faction guides". Some useful bits of information, written by some helpful players. It may clear up some other questions you have.
Or you could have a look through some old threads. Just type in a couple of keywords, someone may have already asked the same questions.
http://fonline-aop.net/forum/index.php?topic=1124.msg7090#msg7090http://fonline-aop.net/forum/index.php?topic=902.msg5612#msg5612http://fonline-aop.net/forum/index.php?topic=496.msg12347#msg12347http://fonline-aop.net/forum/index.php?topic=1284.msg8733#msg8733You may also find useful this character planner, courtesy of Paragon.
http://fonline-aop.net/forum/index.php?topic=1848.0AoP also has a YouTube channel. Some cool development videos, they're not exactly in depth documentaries but they are narrated and it gives a nice overview if you are new to the server.
A tiny bit of the information
may be inaccurate since updates but they are still worth a watch
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC90qccl1Yr5VEu71x9Z5mQgWhen you do finally load up the game and decide your characters fate...
Take it easy for a bit and have a
good look around your faction, maybe go on a couple of assignments and get a feel for the mechanics. And be sure to pick up the quest for "Awareness"
before venturing into the core. (No sense killing critters that won't count to the score you need)
If you do go into the core, it pays to take the begining slow imo, get to know the streets.
I found myself lost a few times.
Most of all enjoy yourself.
See you on the field!