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[[Category:Guides]]
[[Category:Guides]]
==FAQ==
==FAQ==
This is a page for frequently asked questions, organized by category.
This is a page for frequently asked questions, organized by category. If you are new to the game the [[Beginners_Guide|Beginner's Guide]] will give you a place to get started.


<span style="color:green;">''This is a work in progress. If you would like to submit a question, please either post a reply [https://www.reddit.com/r/MelvorIdle/comments/gj9i5f/faq_on_wiki/ here](reddit), or ask on the wiki discussion on Discord [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh (link here)].''</span>
<span style="color:green;">''This is a work in progress. If you would like to submit a question, please either post a reply [https://www.reddit.com/r/MelvorIdle/comments/gj9i5f/faq_on_wiki/ here](reddit), or ask on the wiki discussion on Discord [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh (link here)].''</span>
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A: ''Yes. As with other loot, you have a 10% chance to gain 2 chests from a single completion of a dungeon.''
A: ''Yes. As with other loot, you have a 10% chance to gain 2 chests from a single completion of a dungeon.''
Q: What happens if you die?
A: When you [[Combat#Death|die]] a random item from your currently selected Equipment Set, will be lost forever.
Q: What does X Combat Skill do?
A: Check out the [[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|beginner's guide]] for an overview of the combat skills. More detailed information about [[Combat]] mechanics can be found on the [[Combat]] page.
Q: Can I fight [[monsters]] offline?
A: Combat is currently online only. Only non-combat skills allow [[Offline Progression]].


===Melee ([[Attack]], [[Strength]], [[Defence]])===
===Melee ([[Attack]], [[Strength]], [[Defence]])===
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===[[Woodcutting]]===
===[[Woodcutting]]===


Q:  
Q: How did I get a [[Bird Nest]]?


A:  
A: [[Bird Nest|Bird Nests]] have a 0.5% chance to found every time a tree is cut.


===[[Fishing]]===
===[[Fishing]]===


Q:  
Q: Do I need to keep the [[Message in a Bottle]]?


A:  
A: Once the [[Message in a Bottle]] has been read, the item no longer has any use and can be sold. Any further bottles found will also have no effect.


===[[Firemaking]]===
===[[Firemaking]]===


Q:  
Q: What's the point of this skill?


A:  
A: Increasing the [[Firemaking]] skill level allows the player to purchase higher tier cooking fires from the [[Shop#Cooking_Fires|Shop]].


===[[Cooking]]===
===[[Cooking]]===


Q:
Q: What are burnt fish used for?


A:
A: Burnt fish have [[Easter_Eggs#Clue_Chasers_Insignia|no]] use and can be sold.


===[[Mining]]===
===[[Mining]]===


Q:  
Q: Do [[Gem Gloves]] make a profit?
 
A: Yes. If all the charges from the [[Gem Gloves]] are used and the gems obtained are sold, the expected profit is around 262k [[GP]].
 
Q: What are gems for? Should I sell them?


A:  
A: Gems are used for [[Crafting]] jewellery and brewing some [[Herblore|potions]]. [[Gem Gloves]] give players a reliable way to collect more gems, so it's acceptable to sell them early on for [[GP]].


===[[Smithing]]===
===[[Smithing]]===


Q:  
Q: Do I have to level [[Smithing]] to do [[Combat]]?


A:  
A: It is possible to find armour as loot when killing [[monsters]] so levelling [[Smithing]] is not technically required.


===[[Thieving]]===
===[[Thieving]]===
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A: ''To theive offline, first you must have a 95% (max) success rate with the NPC you are theiving from. You may bring the success rate up to 95% with thieving gloves, but the progress will stop once the charges run out.''
A: ''To theive offline, first you must have a 95% (max) success rate with the NPC you are theiving from. You may bring the success rate up to 95% with thieving gloves, but the progress will stop once the charges run out.''
Q: Does damage reduction from armour work when thieving?
A: Yes. The damage taken when stunned is reduced by any damage reduction you currently have.


===[[Farming]]===
===[[Farming]]===
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A: ''You can get as many as you'd like, but after 120 slots it's 4M GP per slot.''
A: ''You can get as many as you'd like, but after 120 slots it's 4M GP per slot.''
Q: Is this game on mobile?
A: Yes. There is currently a [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.malcs.melvoridle free version]] and a [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.malcs.melvoridleadfree paid version] available on android devices. An IOS version will be coming soon.
Q: Will Melvor Idle have a Steam release?
A: There are plans to bring Melvor to Steam in the future.
Q: Is this game open source? Can I help develop it?
A: Although the code has not been protected from viewing, Melvor is not open source. The [[Malcs (aka MrFrux)|developer]] isn't currently looking for help developing the game.
Q: Will X feature be added to the game?
A: Suggestions from players on what to add to the game are welcome, with some Patreons having their unique item suggestions added to the game. While the game is in alpha features are being constantly added. For the most up to date information on what's planned, join us on [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord].
Q: Will there be a prestige system?
A: No. The [[Malcs (aka MrFrux)|developer]] is not in favour of prestige systems and currently has no plans to add them.
Q: Will there be a Max Cape?
A: A Max Cape will be added in the future.
Q: This skill is taking forever to level, what am I doing wrong?
A: Skills typically take longer to level the higher they get and players often measure their progress in hours or days. There are many resources available on [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord] for places who want to ensure they're levelling optimally.
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