Hello, all!
I recently discovered this game about two hours ago, and I have to say, I am impressed. My pc (being old and not a good game runner) being able to run a game of this type, amazes me! Graphics are decent. Seems like a really good game. Nice work! =)
-Hank
Demonicsothe provided some useful links and you should definitely read them
I will give you some advice of my own:
1. DO NOT buy the cobalt armor, helm, or Defender shield. If you go on the wiki, you can find other armor and shields that offer the exact same defense but with status protection and other bonuses.
2. I recommend buying 2star items (you need them to access the 2nd part of the clockworks) from the Auction House, which is where everyone hangs out in Haven. Buy them if they are less than 1300crowns. Try to leave Tier 1, the first part of the clockworks, as fast as possible because its not a good place to make money AT ALL.
You can add me in game (Alynn) and i can give you tips and help you out :)
Getting out of T1 ASAP is not feasible for noobs unless they're very familiar with this style of gameplay. (This was not me. :P) T2 with 2* is brutal if your gear has the wrong resistances and/or you have skill issues. I think most players would be better off Snarby running at least until they get those free items, by which point hopefully they can also get at least a couple of items upgraded to 3*.
Glad you like this game. Be sure to check out some of the guides currently available on the forum, and on the wiki.
Look up the various guides on the wiki such as swordmaster, gunslinger, and bomber.
http://wiki.spiralknights.com/Category:Opinion
http://wiki.spiralknights.com/User:Jdavis
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Also has very good information