> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://trappist1.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://trappist1.gitbook.io/docs/player-guide/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

If you're new to Trappist, this page is for you.

**Important Note:** While *Trappist 1* is [playable now](/docs/player-guide/playable-teaser.md), it is still under development. The playable game is what's called a vertical slice, which shows a small sliver of the game, with a few quests, dialogs, explorable regions, gatherable resources and craftable items.

Having this playable teaser so early is part of our open development approach to this project.

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The Shimmer promotion has ended! Your Shimmer is real and is awarded to a Layer-1 wallet on the Shimmer Mainnet. Please obtain the mnemonic from inside the game and connect to it from Bloom or Firefly. This is real Shimmer with real-world value and is never deleted, so you should connect to your wallet externally. We will provide in-game access to the wallet, address and mnemonic ("seed phrase") for a limited time.
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Trappist 1 is now running exclusively on IOTA Rebased L1 Testnet. During the Playable Teaser phase of development, your Tungsten earnings are recorded only on the IOTA Testnet and so have no real-world value, and crafted items are not yet being minted as NFTs. Also, all accounts will periodically be deleted, as we enter new phases of the project.
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## Installation and Logging In

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Support for multiple platforms is coming soon, but for now, *Trappist 1* plays only on Windows.
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1. Download the installer [here](/docs/player-guide/playable-teaser.md). 
2. Run the file. The launcher will install and play.
3. The launcher will then install the game and keep it up-to-date from now on.
4. When the big button says \[Play], *Trappist 1* is installed. Click \[Play] and the game will launch.
5. The log in screen will show, here you have two options:
   1. If this is your first time playing, tick \[x] Remember Me, then \[Guest]. This will auto-create an account and character for you.
   2. If this is your second or subsequent time playing on this PC, you should see the randomly generated username and password already filled out. Just click \[Log in].

That's it! You're in the game! Enjoy! Give feedback early and often, if you please!

## Your First Quest

1. You will begin the game at a research base in a suspiciously Earth-like forest. There's a person in front of you: Zara Velk. You'll see that her title is "New Player Guide" so move up to her and right-click or hold \<F> to interact.
2. Zara has a number of options you can select to learn about where you are and how you can help the colony.
3. One of the options has a yellow exclamation point "!" indicating it's a quest. When you're ready, select that option to see the quest and accept it.
4. Once you have accepted the quest, press \<I> to open your inventory and right-click the axe that Zara gave you. This will equip the axe so you can use it to harvest logs.
5. Go exploring in the surrounding forest. You'll find logs on the ground (there are no logs outside the forest, so if you reach the edge, turn around). Get close to them and right-click or hold \<F> to harvest. You will receive some combination of:
   1. Maple wood
   2. Tree bark
   3. Tree sap
6. Once you have collected everything for the quest, the chat window in the lower-left of the screen will tell you so. Return to Zara for your reward and more quests!

## And beyond!

Zara has other quests for you, as do the other people in the research base. Completing them will teach you some basic skills and crafting blueprints, and will eventually lead you to Settlement Prime, and then, literally, *to the moon!*

<figure><img src="https://3204619789-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRUQDQhatQhpNRMr3gEW2%2Fuploads%2FiQvhXg2gyuBwpg6qNY7c%2FTR1%20Moon%20Moron%20Rocket%20in%20Distance.png?alt=media&amp;token=4c265684-ee7f-4ec5-a923-46b413c6bc0e" alt=""><figcaption><p>The lunar shuttle that lets players travel between Planet 1e and Moon 1e-Alpha. Actual game-play graphics.</p></figcaption></figure>

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Please remember that this is a vertical slice and is very light on content. Keep up with developments as we expand the game, enlarging the initial areas, adding new planets, new blueprints, competitions, quests and other content.
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***Cover Image:** Forestry Research Base in the Maple Forest, Planet 1e. Actual game-play graphics.*