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</noinclude>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]]? Then '''newbie games''' are the place just for you!


In a newbie game, any player with a [[rank]] higher than 4 is automatically [[ban]]ned when they play on them. The first ban lasts for 1 hour, but subsequent offenses extend the ban time exponentially.
{{Note|The system does not recognize the offense until the game is completed and the game-stats recorded, so a "veteran" player can play on a newbie game, but to their own downfall.}}
{{Warn|Any game with the word "Newbie" contained anywhere in the game name is monitored by [[ACSS|Community Security System]] just like official newbie games.


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!
If you are above rank (4) and [[create a game]] with "newbie" in the game name you ''will'' be subjected to the autoban.}}


Newbie servers are servers where any player with a [[rank]] higher than 4 is automatically [[ban]]ned when they play on them. The first ban lasts for 1 hour, but subsequent offenses extend the ban time exponentially. The system does not recognize the offense until the game is completed and the game-stats saved, so sometimes a "veteran" player will play on the newbie server, to their own downfall.
Something else to watch out for: sometimes a new player will progress from rank 4 to 5 while actually playing a newbie game. However your in-game displayed rank does not update until the next time you log in. Thus there is a danger that you could - for example - log in as rank 4, play a game and win, and gain rank 5. Yet as far as you know in-game you are still rank 4 and thus decide to start a second game. The system sees this second game as a "veteran" (rank 5) on a newbie server (rank 4 or lower) and so bans you for one hour.  


As it is strongly encouraged that once you have played for a bit and gained a few ranks that you avoid newbie servers to avoid picking up bad habits, it is a sacrifice we are willing for you to make.


===Warnings===
===What can you expect from newbie games?===
<font color="red"><b>With the release of [[FAZ R4]] any server with the word "Newbie" contained in the game name is monitored by the [[ASGS]] system in the same fashion as the regular newbie servers.  Do not create a game with "newbie" in the game name or you will be subjected to the autoban (if over rank 4).</b></font>
Newbie games have very little in common with how "real" games are played elsewhere.


As well as this, sometimes a new player will progress from rank 4 to 5 while actually playing on the Newbie Server. However your in-game displayed rank does not update until the next time you log in ... but the system bases the ban on your actual rank. You could - for example - log in as rank 4, play a game and win, and gain enough points to reach rank 5. But you don't realize this because the displayed rank stays constant, and so you start a second game. You will get banned for that second game.
You can expect money settings maxed out, excessive use of [[capital ship]]s, commanders getting any and all tech (they are rolling in cash due to the maxed 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.


<font color="red">Therefore play on the Newbie Servers At Your Own Risk if you're rank 4.</font>
On the other hand the outrageous money settings help you explore technology trees, try out all the different [[ships]] etc. Not having a very competitive environment allows you to grasp basic navigation and ship control skills without getting podded by every vet flying by.




===What can I expect from games on the Newbie server?===
Before you think "Wow, newbie games seem like a newbie utopia! I think I'll stay here for as long as possible!" we will have to curb some of that enthusiasm, sorry!
Games on the Newbie servers have very little in common with how "real" games are played on the main [[server]]s. 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.
'''Newbie games are NOT the right place to learn to play the game.''' It's good to get accustomed to the in-game environment and... that's about it. If you spend all your time on newbie games and none on the main games then you are bound to acquire some really bad habits that are quite hard to root out later on.


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 curb some of that enthusiasm, sorry!
Another important point is you won't learn much by playing with and against people whose knowledge of the game is as low as yours! Improvement (in anything in life) comes from competing with tougher opponents, watching how they perform and asking them questions.


The Newbie Servers are NOT the right place to learn to play the game. It's good to get accustomed to the in-game 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.
We strongly recommend that you stop playing newbie games 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 familiar with the basic controls, navigation and loadouts.  [[@Alleg]] staff, who are exempt from autobans, will appear on occasion in newbie games to answer your questions.  


Another important point is you won't learn much by playing with and against people whose knowledge of the game is as low as yours! Improvement comes by playing with veterans, watching how they perform and asking them questions.
In conclusion: fly a bit on newbie games to get a grasp of how various ships handle and get some "feel" of the game mechanics, then hit the big games! Don't be afraid, most of the veteran players here are very helpful. See you there!


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 familiar with the basic controls, navigation and loadouts.  [[@Alleg]] staff will appear on occasion on the Newbie Servers to answer your questions.  
===Finding or creating a newbie game===
There is a newbie game up permanently for just about every [[server]]. They can be easily recognized in the games list by the blue 'Zone Game' symbol on the left of their name, as well as the title "Newbies".


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!
[[Image:Newbie server.png|This is what a permanent newbie server looks like.|center]]


Alternatively you can [[How do I create a game?|create a new game]] and put "Newbie" in the title, as indicated in the warning above.


===Finding or Creating a Newbie Server===
Finally you can limit the game to ranks (7) and down by creating a normal game and setting the rank limit to 'Novices only'. However, games set up in this manner are ''not'' automatically monitored by [[ACSS|Community Security System]] like the normal newbie servers.
There is a Newbie Server set up permanently for just about each [[Cores|Core]], and they can be recognized in the games list by the blue 'Zone Game' symbol on the left of their name, as well as the title "Newbies".


[[Image:Newbie server.png|Permanently running newbie server|center]]
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Alternatively you can [[How do I create a game?|create a new game]] and put "Newbie" in the title, as indicated in the [[#Warnings|warning above]], or you can set any normal server to 'Novices only' in the Games Settings. This option allows only players with a rank less than 7 to join the server. Note that games set up in this manner are not automatically monitored by [[ASGS]] like the normal newbie servers.
 
 
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What are the Newbie games?


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? Then newbie games are the place just for you!

In a newbie game, any player with a rank higher than 4 is automatically banned when they play on them. The first ban lasts for 1 hour, but subsequent offenses extend the ban time exponentially.


Info.png
 Note The system does not recognize the offense until the game is completed and the game-stats recorded, so a "veteran" player can play on a newbie game, but to their own downfall.
Warn.png
 Warning! Any game with the word "Newbie" contained anywhere in the game name is monitored by Community Security System just like official newbie games.

If you are above rank (4) and create a game with "newbie" in the game name you will be subjected to the autoban.

Something else to watch out for: sometimes a new player will progress from rank 4 to 5 while actually playing a newbie game. However your in-game displayed rank does not update until the next time you log in. Thus there is a danger that you could - for example - log in as rank 4, play a game and win, and gain rank 5. Yet as far as you know in-game you are still rank 4 and thus decide to start a second game. The system sees this second game as a "veteran" (rank 5) on a newbie server (rank 4 or lower) and so bans you for one hour.

As it is strongly encouraged that once you have played for a bit and gained a few ranks that you avoid newbie servers to avoid picking up bad habits, it is a sacrifice we are willing for you to make.

What can you expect from newbie games?

Newbie games have very little in common with how "real" games are played elsewhere.

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 maxed 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.

On the other hand the outrageous money settings help you explore technology trees, try out all the different ships etc. Not having a very competitive environment allows you to grasp basic navigation and ship control skills without getting podded by every vet flying by.


Before you think "Wow, newbie games seem like a newbie utopia! I think I'll stay here for as long as possible!" we will have to curb some of that enthusiasm, sorry!

Newbie games are NOT the right place to learn to play the game. It's good to get accustomed to the in-game environment and... that's about it. If you spend all your time on newbie games and none on the main games then 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 is as low as yours! Improvement (in anything in life) comes from competing with tougher opponents, watching how they perform and asking them questions.

We strongly recommend that you stop playing newbie games 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 familiar with the basic controls, navigation and loadouts. @Alleg staff, who are exempt from autobans, will appear on occasion in newbie games to answer your questions.

In conclusion: fly a bit on newbie games to get a grasp of how various ships handle and get some "feel" of the game mechanics, then hit the big games! Don't be afraid, most of the veteran players here are very helpful. See you there!

Finding or creating a newbie game

There is a newbie game up permanently for just about every server. They can be easily recognized in the games list by the blue 'Zone Game' symbol on the left of their name, as well as the title "Newbies".

This is what a permanent newbie server looks like.

Alternatively you can create a new game and put "Newbie" in the title, as indicated in the warning above.

Finally you can limit the game to ranks (7) and down by creating a normal game and setting the rank limit to 'Novices only'. However, games set up in this manner are not automatically monitored by Community Security System like the normal newbie servers.


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