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==Before You Begin==
==Before You Begin==
[[File:KanColleStartScreen.png|thumb|300px]]
[[File:KanColleStartScreen.png|thumb|300px]]
This page assumes that you are already signed up for Kantai Collection and have successfully joined a server (i.e. you are not asked to select a server upon loading the game.) If you haven't done this, please go to the page [[Tutorial: How to Register]] and follow the instructions on it.
This page assumes that you are already signed up for Kantai Collection and have successfully joined a server (i.e. you are not asked to select a server upon loading the game.) If you haven't done this, please go to the page [[Tutorial: How to Register]] and follow the instructions on it.
You should see the screen on the right when you are ready to begin playing.
You should see the screen on the right when you are ready to begin playing.
==Selecting a Starter Ship==
==Selecting a Starter Ship==
[[File:KanColleStarterShip.jpg|thumb|300px|Fubuki as shown on the starter ship menu]]
[[File:KanColleStarterShip.jpg|thumb|300px|Fubuki as shown on the starter ship menu]]
The very first thing the game will ask you to enter your name. After that you have to select your initial ship girl. Click the arrows to either side of the button at the bottom to see your five options.
The very first thing the game will ask you to enter your name. After that you have to select your initial ship girl. Click the arrows to either side of the button at the bottom to see your five options.
Don't struggle too much over this decision; the starter ships are all destroyers with fairly similar stats and you will soon have a full navy of other ships that can replace them if you so wish. Feel free to make your choice based on their appearance or voice.
Don't struggle too much over this decision; the starter ships are all destroyers with fairly similar stats and you will soon have a full navy of other ships that can replace them if you so wish. Feel free to make your choice based on their appearance or voice.
#Once you have your new ship to add to the fleet you use the '''Fleet''' page to do so.
#Once you have your new ship to add to the fleet you use the '''Fleet''' page to do so.
#Using the '''Quest''' page you must perform a quest (select the top quest with the ship icon) to gain resources and a new ship.
#Using the '''Quest''' page you must perform a quest (select the top quest with the ship icon) to gain resources and a new ship.
#It's time to '''Sortie'''. At this point you can participate in the first mission by clicking on the turret and plane icon and selecting the only available mission. It's probably safest if you participate in the first battle only as yours ships will not be strong enough if the navigational compass sends you to the boss stage. To ensure this, select the right hand option after the battle is over.
#It's time to '''Sortie'''. At this point you can participate in the first mission by clicking on the turret and plane icon and selecting the only available mission. It's probably safest if you participate in the first battle only as your ships will not be strong enough if the navigational compass sends you to the boss stage. To ensure this, select the right hand option after the battle is over.
#Finally, you must resupply your ships to ensure that they don't run out of fuel or munitions during a battle. Do this by using the '''Supply''' menu.
#Finally, you must resupply your ships to ensure that they don't run out of fuel or munitions during a battle. Do this by using the '''Supply''' menu.