IM NEW!!!! And i've got some questions that NEED answered! please.

[caleb5991]

hey, I have been looking for some new game to start and can't decide which one! This one looks pretty cool but before i download it i need to know a few things...

What are the system requirements?
I have 256 mb ram...856MHZ processor...and a pretty crappy graphics card which doesnt support direct x 9.0 WILL THIS EVEN RUN

Is there PVP? What is it like?

Is there a level limit?

How many people play?

Is it addicting?

What kind of skills are there?

Do you stay in one server or switch?

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those are all my questions i can think of. Add any other information you might think i should know plz.

THANKS!

Excessive smileys! Eek! --Karyuu

[miadon]

PS does not use Direct X it uses OpenGL

There is no open PVP

There are no levels in PS

around 100-160 people play at peak times.

Well it it can be, if you enjoy roleplay.

Magic, Fighting, Mining and early crafting.

There is only one server and even when there will be more, it will all be the same world.

[Zarquon]

Well for starter you should definitly user MORE CAPITALS and of course more exclamationmarks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
And smilies...

this proves your question is important and is regarded with favor...
...on nearly all other questions, you can of course consult the planeshift mainpage (www.planeshift.it) and this forum.

Rumor is, that it is even possible to read answers given on questions before - and get an answer without having to post questions again... but this is only hearsay of course.

</flame off>

Yarr.... more excessive smileys. -Karyuu

[Karyuu]

Welcome to PlaneShift, Caleb!

We have several guides already stickied in the Newbie Help section of the forum, there is a Player Guide on the main website, and many threads have already been created just recently asking the same questions Looking around can get you your answers a lot quicker than waiting for replies - especially when they'll just tell you to look around

[DaveG]

What are the system requirements?
I have 256 mb ram...856MHZ processor...and a pretty crappy graphics card which doesnt support direct x 9.0 WILL THIS EVEN RUN

Click here for the system requirements.  Based on that slow CPU and a "pretty crappy graphics card", my guess would be no.  It depends on how crappy, and if you're willing to turn down some settings in the setup.  You can try if you want, but don't get your hopes up.

Is there PVP? What is it like?

There are duels which require agreeing to by both players, and open-PvP between guilds in the form of guild wars.  (which require agreement between both guilds' leaders)

Is there a level limit?

There are no levels.  Give this a read.

How many people play?

Check out this.  (though the graph seems to be old at the moment)

Is it addicting?

Sure, anything can be.  We're just a pre-alpha at this point, however there are many people who do play quite a bit.

What kind of skills are there?

Lots.  Swords, daggers, axe, armor, magics, mining, crafting, and more.

Do you stay in one server or switch?

There is only one public server at this time.