FAQ

How do I get started playing Alteil?

Once the game is live, or if you are in the Beta, you can then register with the game proper. Fill in your account information and log in. Once in the game, you will start on the “My Iczer” Tab, where you can see your Stats. On the top of the screen, you will see a set of tabs that will let you navigate around the various areas of Alteil. Under the “Game” Tab you will find the main components of Alteil proper.

How do I choose my Starter card set?

The first time you log in and go to the “Game” Tab, a screen will pop up asking you to choose a set. You’ll be able to preview them first. Each set will concentrate on one of the four Spheres of Influence, Refess (yellow), Lawtia (purple), Gowen (Red) or Falkow (blue). Each set has 50 cards, so you’ll have enough extra cards to customize and personalize your Card File.

Can I choose my opponents online?

Yes, in the Training arena, you can create a room, like a chat room, and your opponents will join you. You can password protect dueling rooms and only give your friends the password. However, you will not earn Experience, Ranking Points, or new cards by dueling in the Training arena. In the main arenas, your opponents are chosen randomly.

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How can I learn to play Alteil?

There is an Flash Tutorial available on the website. Also there is a basic HTML Tutorial for those with slow connection speed or who wish read without all the fancy Flash graphics. We have also added an In-Depth Guide to help clarify some extra things. Really, the best thing to do is play and try things out.

What does “SP” do?

SP, or Spell Points, are your resource. You use it to activate cards. Level 1 cards need 1 SP, level 4 cards need 4 SP, and so on.

What is the difference between an “Auto Skill” and a “Start Skill”?

Both skills happen automatically. Start Skills happen at the very beginning of the Action Phase. Auto Skills happen at the beginning of the card in question’s turn. For example, if a card has an Auto Skill, DF+5, and a Start skill, DF+5, but is slower than the enemy, then it will play out in this order: First, his start skill will add +5 to his defense. Then the enemy will attack. Then his Auto skill will add another +5 to his defense, too late to help him against his attacker. Finally, he will take his action.

What are Treasure Battles?

"Treasure battles are simple. Every now and then, you will get a "Treasure battle" A random card is revealed at the beginning of a duel bestowed by the computer, and the winner takes it.

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What are Counter Skills?

Counter skills are triggered when the unit is hit, but does NOT go below 0 HP. (As opposed to Close skills, which are triggered when the unit is hit and does go below 0 HP)

How to add friends?

After any battle, you are given the option to befriend your opponent or just return to the arena. You can view your friends list in the mail section. There is a box on the left with a friends list tab. You can send them mail, block, and unblock them here. You can also go to the chatroom and add friends from there.

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