Welcome to Pokeworld Online! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know as a new trainer.

CREATING YOUR ACCOUNT
- Visit the homepage and click Register
- Choose a username (3-20 characters, letters, numbers, underscores)
- Select your starter Pokemon: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle
- Pick your trainer character from 15+ available sprites
- Choose your starting region (Kanto recommended for beginners)

YOUR FIRST STEPS
After registering, you'll land on the World Map. Here's what to do:
1. Walk around using arrow keys (desktop) or the D-pad (mobile)
2. Click the SEARCH button to find wild Pokemon in your zone
3. Battle and catch your first Pokemon!
4. Visit the Pokecenter to heal your team when they faint

UNDERSTANDING THE MAP
The map has 25+ zones, each with different Pokemon types:
- Snowy Peaks (Ice types)
- Volcanic Crater (Fire types)
- Deep Ocean (Water types)
- Golden Farms (Normal/Grass types)
- Ghost House (Ghost types)
- And many more!

Each zone has a different encounter rate and rarity distribution. Walking into a new zone triggers a zone alert showing you where you are.

BUILDING YOUR TEAM
- You can carry up to 6 Pokemon in your team
- Extra Pokemon go to PC Storage
- Use the Pokecenter to heal your entire team for free
- Try to build a balanced team with different types!

EARNING COINS & XP
- Battle wild Pokemon to earn XP and coins
- Claim daily login rewards
- Complete daily and weekly quests
- Collect items on the map (eggs, crates, coins)
- Win gym battles for bigger rewards

USEFUL TIPS
- Always keep potions and Pokeballs in your bag
- Visit the Shop to buy supplies
- Check the Hatchery for free daily eggs
- Join a Clan to play with friends
- Use the Mystery Box for random rewards