&pre=01;&style=Tk15w_3;&image=ng01;What is an Online Game?&style; &style=spacer01;　&style; &pre=01;　FINAL FANTASY XI is a massively multiplayer online 　role-playing game, or MMORPG. 　The world of Vana'diel is filled with other players who use the Internet to log in to the game. Excitement and adventure await you from the moment you create a character and set foot in Vana'diel. You will play in a truly living world and will meet all kinds of people during your travels. 　Ask kindly souls on the street for directions. &pre=01;　Join up with powerful warriors to defeat powerful 　monsters. 　You may even forge lifelong friendships. 　The time has come to meet new friends and play alongside 　thousands of other adventurers in FINAL FANTASY XI! Will 　your world ever be the same? &pre=01;&style=Tk15w_3;　Meeting and Greeting&style; &style=spacer01;　&style; 　You will meet many other adventurers during your travels in FINAL FANTASY XI. Walking up and introducing yourself to new people is highly recommended. Everyone starts out as a stranger -- many a friendship has started with a simple "good morning" or "good evening." &pre=01;&style=Tk15w_3;　Helping Others&style; &style=spacer01;　&style; 　You may find it difficult to defeat certain monsters, or 　complete some quests and missions, by yourself. 　If you run into trouble, try joining forces with other players 　who are working towards the same goal. 　If you notice players in trouble, try talking to them and see if you can help. Everyone starts as a beginner. You aren't required to help others in need -- but doing so can occasionally help you gain valuable information. &pre=01;　At times, you may find yourself in need of assistance as 　well. 　Realizing the importance of these small, individual actions 　is the first step towards living the life of a true 　adventurer! &pre=01;&style=Tk15w_3;　Respecting Other Players&style; &style=spacer01;　&style; 　The people adventuring through the world of Vana'diel are 　human players, just like you. 　Always take care to respect other players, and avoid 　inappropriate behavior. 　This includes, but is not limited to, harassment and insults. 　Always bear in mind that your reputation precedes you; 　once word gets around, you may find yourself in a difficult 　spot. 　Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.