Account Types
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Introduction
Wurm online has two types of accounts: basic and premium.
Note: Accounts for the wiki, forums, IRC, etc. are independent of game accounts.
Account types
Basic
Basic accounts are accounts that have not yet turned premium. Basic accounts can be created at the account registration page, for free.
The purpose of a basic account is to let people play and experience the game in (almost) all its glory. In addition to the trial aspect, it also serves to increase the player count and keep players who would be driven off by an absolute requirement for premium.
Basic accounts have some limitations compared to premium accounts.
- Cannot raise characteristics or skills above 20, with the exception of faith (cannot exceed 30) and alignment (up to 100).
- Can live on all servers except for Elevation.
- Cannot create a new deed, or take ownership of an existing deed. You can, however, own a deed by taking ownership while premium, and then reverting to basic.
There are also other limitations as consequences of the above. Some examples are:
- Cannot build stone houses as 30 masonry is required to construct.
- Only cows/bulls can be ridden due to the body control cap.
- Only the Rowing boat can be captained due to the mind logic cap.
- With faith capped at 30 Priesthood is also not possible.
- Cannot steal as this requires 20.5 body control.
Premium
Premium accounts are basic accounts with active premium time. Premium time can be bought from the Wurm shop for 16€ for 2 months, 48€ for 6 months, or 80€ for 12 months. You can also buy 30 days of premium time for 10 silver coins at any settlement token in-game (can be used both on new and existing premium accounts).
Premium accounts have none of the restrictions basic accounts have. Once you buy premium time you can raise skills above the typical caps, hold and plant deeds and perform many other premium only actions.
Every premium account receives 2 silver and a referral the first time it turns premium. This referral can be given to another account which is premium, e.g. to the person who introduced you to the game. Players who receive referrals from other players may redeem them for 1 hours worth of sleep bonus and either 3 silver coins or 20 days of premium time.
Comparison
The following table summaries the features of the account types.
| Account type | Basic/Free | Premium | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristic / Skill cap | 20 | No | ||||||||||||
| Faith cap | 30 | No | ||||||||||||
| Server restrictions | Can't join Elevation | No | ||||||||||||
| Settlement Creation | No | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Settlement Ownership | Only if previously premium. | Yes | ||||||||||||
The Wurm Store
Premium time (8€ per month) and silver coins (1.6€ per coin) are for sale in the wurm store. Due to transaction fees, the minimum payment in one transaction is 10€. Check the store to see which specific combinations are available for sale.
Payments are made using Paypal. Accounts can be created by residents of many countries.
Besides using an actual Paypal account, Paypal also allows payment by credit card or bank transfer in certain locations. Check Paypal's web site for detailed information. There may be payment alternatives in the future, but there is no planned date for when such alternatives will become available.
8€ is usually in the range 9-11 USD. For a more accurate value, or the amount in other currencies, check a currency calculator like Google or Oanda.
Player transactions
It is also possible to arrange for other players to make purchases on your behalf, in return for other kinds of payment.
These transactions are allowed by Code Club AB, but not supported in any way. If you get cheated, you will receive no help.Security tips
Some useful security links:
