Looking for a concrete explanation on skills

[Draym]

Well I've encountered two things I can't understand well.

Editing, since it seems I took everything wrong. I'm having such a hard time understanding the skill system. So, I need to gather experience to gain points, and once I've got enough points to level up the skill once, the blue meter will surpass or equal the yellow. Then I can practically start using the skill.

Correct?

[Rizin]

What do I train?
There are two aspects to skills which are theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge. You use progression points to train and obtain theoretical knowledge from a trainer NPC. Once you have obtained the theoretical knowledge to use the skill properly, you can then train your practical knowledge by actually using the skill.

What are progression points, how do I get them and how do I use them?
Progression Points (PPs) are the points you get from using skills (such as fighting, mining, etc.). They are used to train the theoretical part of skills with NPC trainers or to train statistics like Strength, Agility, etc

Yeah, but HOW do I train?
You must first find a trainer that can train you in the theoretical knowledge of the skill. They may be located in different locations in different cities. A big hint that an NPC has the ability to train you is the presence of the training icon when you click on the NPC to interact with him.
After finding the trainer that can train the skill(s) you wish to gain or improve, select him or her and type "/train". Then select the skill you want to train and click on the "Buy Skill" icon.
You have to train until the yellow bar turns green completely. This part of training uses the progression points. To finish acquiring the skill at that level, you go out and complete the practical training by using the skill. When you have gotten enough additional experience using that skill, the skill will be leveled up.

How do you increase HP or Mana?
Training the physical skills (strength, endurance, and agility) will increase max HP. Training the mental skills (intelligence, will, and charisma) will increase mana.

Source: http://hydlaa.com/smf/index.php?topic=21677.0

[Draym]

Thanks, I guess I saw it so complex I didn't totally open myself to the text. I got it now.

Sorry for the spammy topic, but I was being driven insane thinking of it over and over >.< I deeply apologize. Hope I can do a good start on the community anyway.

[Rizin]

I hope you enjoy your time here, and welcome to PlaneShift