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System Requirements
It's not easy to have a computer that simply can't run Hero Online. If you find it running skippy at any time, just lower the settings (concentrate on video settings.) On even the best computer (i.e my new one Smile,) if you try to run this game at highest settings and it skips when you're in the marketplace, don't worry about it.
Downloading/Installing/Patching the Game
If disk space isn't a problem, just download the game client by lcicking one of the mirrors. The full client is about 450 MB, and is ALL you have to download to play this game. Well, besides DirectX 9.0: you need this to play hero online gold too. There's also a free "Download Manager" supplied by Netgame that is supposed to increase the download speeds for the game client, but I've never used it or felt the need to. There are links for these in the above site. Otherwise, the game patches itself (even if you are more than one patch behind, it'll still download and manage them in order) so you don't need to worry about that.
The game client should be called "Setup," probably on the desktop unless you selected a different download location. Just double-click it and it will take you through the installation process. Click "Next" a bunch of times. Painless and easy.
Playing the Game (For the First Time)
Ok! Game installed, and ready to go! Open the program (Hero.exe) through the start menu, via desktop shortcut, etc. It may take you through a patch or two, so just be patient and press "Play!" when it allows you to. You'll then go through creating your first character.
The Characters and the Classes: Which to Choose and Why
Let's get one thing straight. Your CHARACTER determines what weapons you can use and a few skills. Your CLASS determines more of your skills and details like what class mount you can use. Both character and class are COMPLETELY SEPARATE and are chosen seperately. Neither denotes the other. Here is a rough overview of both, starting with the characters: