# How to Play **URL:** https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/c/documentation/how-to-play/21.md [Latest](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the How to Play category](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/about-the-how-to-play-category/1301)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/about-the-how-to-play-category/1301 "2025-12-22T07:11:53Z")
Learn how to get started in SL Colonies with step-by-step tutorial videos. This section covers everything from obtaining and wearing the HUD, registering your character, using the compass, and learning the basics of gath… --- ## [How to Play Index](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/how-to-play-index/1302)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/how-to-play-index/1302 "2025-12-22T07:18:58Z")
Welcome to the SL Colonies “How to Play” guide. This section is designed to help new players get up and running quickly, using clear, step-by-step tutorial videos that walk you through the basics of the system. You’ll … --- ## [Field Care: tend your soil for Fine and Choice crops](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/field-care-tend-your-soil-for-fine-and-choice-crops/1691)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/field-care-tend-your-soil-for-fine-and-choice-crops/1691 "2026-10-17T13:25:42Z")
Grow better crops by looking after your soil. While a crop grows, you can water, feed, test and mulch its field. How well the soil was kept over the growing week decides the harvest: more of the crop, a Fine or Choice g… --- ## [The Scrying Stone: work your colony from anywhere](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/the-scrying-stone-work-your-colony-from-anywhere/1635)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/the-scrying-stone-work-your-colony-from-anywhere/1635 "2026-10-06T02:46:12Z")
Work your colony from anywhere. The Scrying Stone shows every crafting station, tree, vein, reed, animal and field your colony shares, on any screen, phone included. Start crafts, collect finished goods, gather and farm… --- ## [Selling for L$: Crates & the Trading Post](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/selling-for-l-crates-the-trading-post/1632)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/selling-for-l-crates-the-trading-post/1632 "2026-10-04T01:27:33Z")
Sell what you make for real Linden dollars. Pack your goods into a crate, seal it, and sell it on the Trading Post, or as a real object you can hand to anyone in Second Life. This guide walks through every step, start t… --- ## [SL Colonies Currency](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/sl-colonies-currency/1328)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/sl-colonies-currency/1328 "2025-12-27T09:36:17Z")
SL Colonies has a full player driven economy. From start to finish. World builders are able to create their own coin by minting. This requires their players to gather copper, silver and gold ores. Smelt them into ingo… --- ## [Professions & Classes](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/professions-classes/1327)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 7:50am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/professions-classes/1327 "2025-12-27T07:50:37Z")
This article explains the various professions available for a player to pick and how to change professions should you change your mind. We also go into detail about the starter profession known as the Colonist. There … --- ## [Available Races in SL Colonies](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/available-races-in-sl-colonies/1321)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/available-races-in-sl-colonies/1321 "2025-12-23T21:31:26Z")
This document goes through the different races you can pick to be within SL Colonies and their traits. There are many races to chose from in SLColonies and all of them come with starting stats. You can change your rac… --- ## [Meter Stats and what they mean](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/meter-stats-and-what-they-mean/1319)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/meter-stats-and-what-they-mean/1319 "2025-12-23T07:49:59Z")
This tutorial goes over all the stats shown on a meter. Comprising of Base Stats and Secondary Stats. What do they mean, what do they do? Read to find out! Base Stats Health (:heart:) Energy Points (… --- ## [HUD & Meter Tutorial](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/hud-meter-tutorial/1305)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/hud-meter-tutorial/1305 "2025-12-22T10:09:08Z")
This tutorial explains the HUD & Meter in detail. All the buttons, all the menus. There is a video tutorial included for those that prefer videos. The default display of the HUD just shows the player profile and th… --- ## [What are Special Stats?](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/what-are-special-stats/1312)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/what-are-special-stats/1312 "2025-12-22T10:29:08Z")
This tutorial explains what Special Stats are and how to use them. --- ## [Buying from Marketplace](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/buying-from-marketplace/1311)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/buying-from-marketplace/1311 "2025-12-22T10:27:43Z")
This Tutorial explains how to use the Marketplace HUBS - how to buy & sell. --- ## [Using the Tools](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/using-the-tools/1310)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/using-the-tools/1310 "2025-12-22T10:25:03Z")
This tutorial explains how to send tools to your HUD, how to use them and how durability effects the life of your tool. --- ## [Experience & Leveling Station](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/experience-leveling-station/1309)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/experience-leveling-station/1309 "2025-12-22T10:18:47Z")
The Experience & Leveling station allows players to spend CXP points to level their character, change profession and race. This tutorial shows you how. --- ## [How to Craft & Use Crafting Stations](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/how-to-craft-use-crafting-stations/1308)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/how-to-craft-use-crafting-stations/1308 "2025-12-22T10:16:18Z")
This tutorial explains crafting and some of the different Crafting Stations available within SL Colonies. --- ## [Gathering Materials](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/gathering-materials/1307)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/gathering-materials/1307 "2025-12-22T10:13:25Z")
This tutorial explains how to gather various resources from SL Colonies Gatherables. Some require tools, some do not. --- ## [How to use The Compass](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/how-to-use-the-compass/1306)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/how-to-use-the-compass/1306 "2025-12-22T10:11:49Z")
This tutorial explains how to use our Compass to find rare resources that require you to explore any lands within Second Life. --- ## [Player Registration](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/player-registration/1304)
**Author:** [@attila.katana](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/u/attila.katana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.slcoloniesroleplay.com/t/player-registration/1304 "2025-12-22T10:05:25Z")
This video tutorial explains how to register an account with SL Colonies, select your gender and your starting race.