User Guide

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SETTING UP THE GAME
AN INTRODUCTION TO GAMEPLAY
Earth & Beyond is a persistent online galaxy, your ticket through the
Internet to a dynamic world whose history evolves while you’re away. As
long as you maintain an active account, you’ll keep your character, starship
and virtual possessions, so you can continue your adventures whenever you
like. But be prepared to encounter a changed world upon your return! New
alliances may have formed, wars been fought and uncharted regions
discovered. Your friends may have become more powerful, discovering new
pathways to riches and glory. What once was, may no longer be, and what
was only a dream may now be reality. This is life in an online world…the
world of Earth & Beyond. Let your adventures begin!
INSTALLATION AND ACCOUNT
CREATION
To participate in Earth & Beyond, you will need the installed game, the CD, an
Internet connection, and an EA.COM account.
For more information about installation and technical issues, see the
enclosed Install Guide.
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Click LOGIN. The EA login screen appears.
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Select CREATE A NEW EA MEMBER ACCOUNT, submit the requested
information, and click OK. Your account is now activated.
NOTE: If you already have an EA.COM account, you don’t have to create a
new one.
After you’ve installed the game and created your EA.COM account (if
necessary), you will need to subscribe to Earth & Beyond.
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During installation you’ll have to register your Earth & Beyond account.
Once you have followed the link, instructions are displayed on screen.
Your registration code has been included with the CD package you
purchased. If you have an EA.com account already, you still need to go
through the registration process to enable your Earth & Beyond access. If
you don’t have an EA.com account, you’ll be able to create one during the
registration process.
 Your first 30 days are free with no obligation. Should you choose to
stay with us we’ll charge you a modest fee according to the choices you
make during the account setup process.
>>TIP: Be sure your sound is on during the account registration
process. Your online digital assistant, Megan, will be there to
assist you – but she can’t help if you can’t hear her speak!
CREATING A CHARACTER
After you’ve installed the game and created your account, it’s time to
make a character! Whether you're the fighting type, a wily entrepreneur,
or a restless explorer who wants to chart the depths of space, Earth &
Beyond has a character for you. Your race (Terran, Progen, Jenquai) and
base profession type (Tradesman, Warrior, Explorer) combine to form a
unique set of skills and attributes that will define your game experience.
 Your online digital assistant, Megan, will help you during the character
creation process. You'll be able to select a profession, modify your
appearance, and customize your very own starship. Spend as much time
as you like making your character; it's safe to experiment because
nothing is saved until you enter the game, and you can always make a
new character if you wish.
>>TIP: Megan will help you choose your persona, so keep your sound
turned on! You should examine all six of the possible character
types before choosing one, as your gaming experience will be
very different with each. However, since you can make as many
characters as you like (up to five at a time), you’ll be free to
experiment until you find the choice that is right for you.
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