I like the lighting on the armor there. Is that some kind of in-game cut scene?
I really hope I can get by with minimal English translation. I'm going to be trying to get into this game tonight
Nope, there's a nice filter that looks a bit darker than normal. Also, the only thing I'd advise is keep me on steam, and also keep Google Translate on your phone. I used it a lot at first to figure out all the buttons and options, but now it comes in handy every once in a while for the few quests that aren't quite self explanatory. I'll be on whenever I'm not at work, so don't be afraid to shoot me a message if you need help.
I'm on Calpheon server, or 칼페온. I'd suggest going there unless you have someone on an other server that can/will help you should you need it. I also suggest playing on Channel 2. There are channels for the OBT, and you can change/choose at character selection, right after server selection. Channel 1 is usually the laggiest when it's busy, so I choose Channel 2 every time.
I just got to the Big City it self, Calpheon, and oh my god. Nothing can prepare you for how detailed it is. There's so much I think I'll be shooting here for the next few days. Feels kind of like AC Unity with riots, celebrations, giant buildings, crowds, markets, etc. I need to grind so I can buy some stuff from the Auction House, but I'm too compelled to walk around the city, and climb all the buildings, and grab all the knowledge.
Oh, and another tip, when you're out in the world and you see question marks on your map, go talk to them. Those are people that you don't know. Knowledge covers more than just people, but it's hard to collect a lot of it without being able to read, so learning about all of the major characters is a major boon to your ability to become friends with certain NPCs.
Anyways, more shots!