1.5.7 Leaving Newbiehood

As you adventure, you'll eventually reach level 30. At this point, your progress will pause, you won't gain further levels until you choose to leave newbiehood.

This pause is intentional. It gives you time to learn the game, experiment, and enjoy the special benefits available to new players before stepping into the wider world. You can stay a newbie for as long as you like, until you feel confident in your character and your direction.

While you remain a newbie, you'll have access to a number of helpful advantages:

 - The PORTALS command for easy travel.
 - Immunity to death from denizens (NPC enemies).
 - The ability to REPICK your class at the Academy (see HELP ACADEMY).
 - Unlimited reincarnations (see HELP REINCARNATION).
 - Protection from extreme weather conditions.
 - Double gold from selling vermin (see HELP VERMIN).
 - Access to gold and experience in newbie areas.
 - The ability to cure undeath through Aaranu (see HELP AARANU).
 - Reduced hunger penalties.
 - Full lesson refunds when using FORGET (see HELP FORGET).
 - Access to shops that only sell to newbies.

You'll also enjoy a few smaller conveniences:

 - Helpful hints for common commands and game play.
 - Immunity to Shapeshifter madness.
 - Protection from being looted by certain denizens on death.
 - Ability to pass through troop blockades.
 - Activated tattoos (like the boar tattoo) won't fade.
 - You won't count toward envoy totals for guilds.

Need Help?
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You're never on your own. You can always ask questions on the NEWBIE channel, even when you're no longer considered a newbie.

Ready to Move On?
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When you feel ready to become a full adventurer in the world of Aetolia, simply type: LEAVE NEWBIEHOOD

This will allow you to raise past level 30, at which point your newbie perks will come to an end at level 31 and beyond.