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User:Nemo/NewGamedevInterfacesDraft

2015-06-11T12:35:53Z

Nemo: /* Flowchart for adding new interfaces for Game Devs */

= Adding new interfaces for Game Developers to the engine =
TL; DR: Don't add new *Def tags. Prefer LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces, but mostly strive to see how we can simplify the existing tags into a smaller, more useful set of dials that have fewer obviously bad values. The mechanical replacement of hard-coded constants with *Def tags is not an improvement in most cases: it makes the engine harder to maintain, and it increases the number of foot-guns for game developers. The huge number of *Def tags is an anti-pattern that we're trying to outgrow.

=== Tags, a brief history ===
Modern Spring is a powerful and versatile engine, but it originally started with the goal of running content from the 1998 RTS, Total Annihilation. As a result, the primary interfaces for game developers to customize units and weapons for much of Spring's history have been [[Gamedev:UnitDefs|UnitDef]], [[Gamedev:WeaponDefs|WeaponDef]], and [[Gamedev:FeatureDefs|FeatureDef]] tags of the same basic name and functionality as the ones in Total Annihilation. They are simple to use for less technical game developers (working on a game involves editing values in a text file), and can be fairly elegantly managed with something like the object-oriented approach found in MCL or Spring: 1944.

=== Why not more tags? ===
===== They limit the engine =====
As nice as the simple interface can be for game developers, tags strongly constrain the growth and flexibility of the engine: they often embody assumptions from Total Annihilation, and are spread into many corners of the codebase.

===== Fixed at load time =====
Furthermore, tags cannot be changed at run-time: their values are fixed at load time. While some unit attributes can be modified by LuaSyncedCtrl usage, most cannot. This is not strictly a bad thing: not all values should be mutable at run-time (otherwise filtering, for example, weapons by an attribute becomes impossible for performance reasons), but this should be a carefully considered decision rather than historical-default.

Some implications of immutable-by-default tags are:
# Game developers are constrained in their designs (because many aspects of a unit are immutable during gameplay)
# Working on a game involves constantly rebooting Spring. This is especially true for tags where the outcome of value changes is difficult to reason about: the [[Gamedev:UnitDefs#Advanced_Air_Tags|aircraft tags]] are a good example.

=== So just transform everything into LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces? ===
The general consensus among engine devs is that there are far more *Def tags than needed. They represent a tangled, complicated nest of magic values. Whenever possible, we should aim to simplify systems so reasonable behavior is easy to accomplish (i.e., not requiring arcane knowledge of sane values for the hundreds of tags), and leave exotic behavior to game developers to implement using the LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces.

Converting every single *Def tag into a LuaSyncedCtrl isn't a clear win, since it is already a fairly complicated bit of code, and every unit carrying its own mutable copy of every tag would result in notably increased memory usage.

= Flowchart for adding new interfaces for Game Devs =
Many of the answers to these questions will result from discussions with engine and game devs. a PR or forum thread are good ways to do this.
# Determine if you're adding a totally new capability, or just adding more control to an existing system.
## New capability --> add it to LuaSyncedCtrl, submit PR
## More control --> see if the system can be simplified so that it doesn't need manual tuning by the gamedev, and the number of tags can be reduced.
### Yes, it can be simplified --> yay! Kill that complexity with fire, submit PR, look into deprecating old tags.
### No, this is just really complicated and gamedevs legitimately need to control these elements --> Add to LuaSyncedCtrl, submit PR

User:Nemo/NewGamedevInterfacesDraft

2015-06-11T12:24:20Z

Nemo: Balance this section a bit: not everything can be mutable or performance will kill some useful tools (like filtering on def values).

= Adding new interfaces for Game Developers to the engine =
TL; DR: Don't add new *Def tags. Prefer LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces, but mostly strive to see how we can simplify the existing tags into a smaller, more useful set of dials that have fewer obviously bad values. The mechanical replacement of hard-coded constants with *Def tags is not an improvement in most cases: it makes the engine harder to maintain, and it increases the number of foot-guns for game developers. The huge number of *Def tags is an anti-pattern that we're trying to outgrow.

=== Tags, a brief history ===
Modern Spring is a powerful and versatile engine, but it originally started with the goal of running content from the 1998 RTS, Total Annihilation. As a result, the primary interfaces for game developers to customize units and weapons for much of Spring's history have been [[Gamedev:UnitDefs|UnitDef]], [[Gamedev:WeaponDefs|WeaponDef]], and [[Gamedev:FeatureDefs|FeatureDef]] tags of the same basic name and functionality as the ones in Total Annihilation. They are simple to use for less technical game developers (working on a game involves editing values in a text file), and can be fairly elegantly managed with something like the object-oriented approach found in MCL or Spring: 1944.

=== Why not more tags? ===
===== They limit the engine =====
As nice as the simple interface can be for game developers, tags strongly constrain the growth and flexibility of the engine: they often embody assumptions from Total Annihilation, and are spread into many corners of the codebase.

===== Fixed at load time =====
Furthermore, tags cannot be changed at run-time: their values are fixed at load time. While some unit attributes can be modified by LuaSyncedCtrl usage, most cannot. This is not strictly a bad thing: not all values should be mutable at run-time (otherwise filtering, for example, weapons by an attribute becomes impossible for performance reasons), but this should be a carefully considered decision rather than historical-default.

Some implications of immutable-by-default tags are:
# Game developers are constrained in their designs (because many aspects of a unit are immutable during gameplay)
# Working on a game involves constantly rebooting Spring. This is especially true for tags where the outcome of value changes is difficult to reason about: the [[Gamedev:UnitDefs#Advanced_Air_Tags|aircraft tags]] are a good example.

=== So just transform everything into LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces? ===
The general consensus among engine devs is that there are far more *Def tags than needed. They represent a tangled, complicated nest of magic values. Whenever possible, we should aim to simplify systems so reasonable behavior is easy to accomplish (i.e., not requiring arcane knowledge of sane values for the hundreds of tags), and leave exotic behavior to game developers to implement using the LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces.

Converting every single *Def tag into a LuaSyncedCtrl isn't a clear win, since it is already a fairly complicated bit of code, and every unit carrying its own mutable copy of every tag would result in notably increased memory usage.

= Flowchart for adding new interfaces for Game Devs =
Many of the answers to these questions will result from discussions with engine and game devs. a PR or forum thread are a good way to do this.
# Determine if you're adding a totally new capability, or just adding more control to an existing system.
## New capability --> add it to LuaSyncedCtrl, submit PR
## More control --> see if the system can be simplified so that it doesn't need manual tuning by the gamedev, and the number of tags can be reduced.
### Yes, it can be simplified --> yay! Kill that complexity with fire, submit PR, look into deprecating old tags.
### No, this is just really complicated and gamedevs legitimately need to control these elements --> Add to LuaSyncedCtrl, submit PR

User:Nemo/NewGamedevInterfacesDraft

2015-06-11T12:21:18Z

Nemo: Remove "this is why we have only two resources" bit -- jK said it isn't quite true.

= Adding new interfaces for Game Developers to the engine =
TL; DR: Don't add new *Def tags. Prefer LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces, but mostly strive to see how we can simplify the existing tags into a smaller, more useful set of dials that have fewer obviously bad values. The mechanical replacement of hard-coded constants with *Def tags is not an improvement in most cases: it makes the engine harder to maintain, and it increases the number of foot-guns for game developers. The huge number of *Def tags is an anti-pattern that we're trying to outgrow.

=== Tags, a brief history ===
Modern Spring is a powerful and versatile engine, but it originally started with the goal of running content from the 1998 RTS, Total Annihilation. As a result, the primary interfaces for game developers to customize units and weapons for much of Spring's history have been [[Gamedev:UnitDefs|UnitDef]], [[Gamedev:WeaponDefs|WeaponDef]], and [[Gamedev:FeatureDefs|FeatureDef]] tags of the same basic name and functionality as the ones in Total Annihilation. They are simple to use for less technical game developers (working on a game involves editing values in a text file), and can be fairly elegantly managed with something like the object-oriented approach found in MCL or Spring: 1944.

=== Why not more tags? ===
===== They limit the engine =====
As nice as the simple interface can be for game developers, tags strongly constrain the growth and flexibility of the engine: they often embody assumptions from Total Annihilation, and are spread into many corners of the codebase.

===== Fixed at load time =====
Furthermore, tags cannot be changed at run-time: their values are fixed at load time. While some unit attributes can be modified by LuaSyncedCtrl usage, most cannot.

This means that:
# Game developers are constrained in their designs (because many aspects of a unit are immutable during gameplay)
# Working on a game involves constantly rebooting Spring. This is especially true for tags where the outcome of value changes is difficult to reason about: the [[Gamedev:UnitDefs#Advanced_Air_Tags|aircraft tags]] are a good example.

=== So just transform everything into LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces? ===
The general consensus among engine devs is that there are far more *Def tags than needed. They represent a tangled, complicated nest of magic values. Whenever possible, we should aim to simplify systems so reasonable behavior is easy to accomplish (i.e., not requiring arcane knowledge of sane values for the hundreds of tags), and leave exotic behavior to game developers to implement using the LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces.

Converting every single *Def tag into a LuaSyncedCtrl isn't a clear win, since it is already a fairly complicated bit of code, and every unit carrying its own mutable copy of every tag would result in notably increased memory usage.

= Flowchart for adding new interfaces for Game Devs =
Many of the answers to these questions will result from discussions with engine and game devs. a PR or forum thread are a good way to do this.
# Determine if you're adding a totally new capability, or just adding more control to an existing system.
## New capability --> add it to LuaSyncedCtrl, submit PR
## More control --> see if the system can be simplified so that it doesn't need manual tuning by the gamedev, and the number of tags can be reduced.
### Yes, it can be simplified --> yay! Kill that complexity with fire, submit PR, look into deprecating old tags.
### No, this is just really complicated and gamedevs legitimately need to control these elements --> Add to LuaSyncedCtrl, submit PR

User:Nemo/NewGamedevInterfacesDraft

2015-06-11T09:24:21Z

Nemo: /* So just transform everything into LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces? */

= Adding new interfaces for Game Developers to the engine =
TL; DR: Don't add new *Def tags. Prefer LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces, but mostly strive to see how we can simplify the existing tags into a smaller, more useful set of dials that have fewer obviously bad values. The mechanical replacement of hard-coded constants with *Def tags is not an improvement in most cases: it makes the engine harder to maintain, and it increases the number of foot-guns for game developers. The huge number of *Def tags is an anti-pattern that we're trying to outgrow.

=== Tags, a brief history ===
Modern Spring is a powerful and versatile engine, but it originally started with the goal of running content from the 1998 RTS, Total Annihilation. As a result, the primary interfaces for game developers to customize units and weapons for much of Spring's history have been [[Gamedev:UnitDefs|UnitDef]], [[Gamedev:WeaponDefs|WeaponDef]], and [[Gamedev:FeatureDefs|FeatureDef]] tags of the same basic name and functionality as the ones in Total Annihilation. They are simple to use for less technical game developers (working on a game involves editing values in a text file), and can be fairly elegantly managed with something like the object-oriented approach found in MCL or Spring: 1944.

=== Why not more tags? ===
===== They limit the engine =====
As nice as the simple interface can be for game developers, tags strongly constrain the growth and flexibility of the engine: they often embody assumptions from Total Annihilation, and are spread into many corners of the codebase.

For example, the tag interface is one of the main reasons why the engine cannot (yet) natively support resources other than 'metal' and 'energy'.

===== Fixed at load time =====
Furthermore, tags cannot be changed at run-time: their values are fixed at load time. While some unit attributes can be modified by LuaSyncedCtrl usage, most cannot.

This means that:
# Game developers are constrained in their designs (because many aspects of a unit are immutable during gameplay)
# Working on a game involves constantly rebooting Spring. This is especially true for tags where the outcome of value changes is difficult to reason about: the [[Gamedev:UnitDefs#Advanced_Air_Tags|aircraft tags]] are a good example.

=== So just transform everything into LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces? ===
The general consensus among engine devs is that there are far more *Def tags than needed. They represent a tangled, complicated nest of magic values. Whenever possible, we should aim to simplify systems so reasonable behavior is easy to accomplish (i.e., not requiring arcane knowledge of sane values for the hundreds of tags), and leave exotic behavior to game developers to implement using the LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces.

Converting every single *Def tag into a LuaSyncedCtrl isn't a clear win, since it is already a fairly complicated bit of code, and every unit carrying its own mutable copy of every tag would result in notably increased memory usage.

= Flowchart for adding new interfaces for Game Devs =
Many of the answers to these questions will result from discussions with engine and game devs. a PR or forum thread are a good way to do this.
# Determine if you're adding a totally new capability, or just adding more control to an existing system.
## New capability --> add it to LuaSyncedCtrl, submit PR
## More control --> see if the system can be simplified so that it doesn't need manual tuning by the gamedev, and the number of tags can be reduced.
### Yes, it can be simplified --> yay! Kill that complexity with fire, submit PR, look into deprecating old tags.
### No, this is just really complicated and gamedevs legitimately need to control these elements --> Add to LuaSyncedCtrl, submit PR

User:Nemo/NewGamedevInterfacesDraft

2015-06-11T09:22:23Z

Nemo: Created page with "= Adding new interfaces for Game Developers to the engine = TL; DR: Don't add new *Def tags. Prefer LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces, but mostly strive to see how we can simplify the ..."

= Adding new interfaces for Game Developers to the engine =
TL; DR: Don't add new *Def tags. Prefer LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces, but mostly strive to see how we can simplify the existing tags into a smaller, more useful set of dials that have fewer obviously bad values. The mechanical replacement of hard-coded constants with *Def tags is not an improvement in most cases: it makes the engine harder to maintain, and it increases the number of foot-guns for game developers. The huge number of *Def tags is an anti-pattern that we're trying to outgrow.

=== Tags, a brief history ===
Modern Spring is a powerful and versatile engine, but it originally started with the goal of running content from the 1998 RTS, Total Annihilation. As a result, the primary interfaces for game developers to customize units and weapons for much of Spring's history have been [[Gamedev:UnitDefs|UnitDef]], [[Gamedev:WeaponDefs|WeaponDef]], and [[Gamedev:FeatureDefs|FeatureDef]] tags of the same basic name and functionality as the ones in Total Annihilation. They are simple to use for less technical game developers (working on a game involves editing values in a text file), and can be fairly elegantly managed with something like the object-oriented approach found in MCL or Spring: 1944.

=== Why not more tags? ===
===== They limit the engine =====
As nice as the simple interface can be for game developers, tags strongly constrain the growth and flexibility of the engine: they often embody assumptions from Total Annihilation, and are spread into many corners of the codebase.

For example, the tag interface is one of the main reasons why the engine cannot (yet) natively support resources other than 'metal' and 'energy'.

===== Fixed at load time =====
Furthermore, tags cannot be changed at run-time: their values are fixed at load time. While some unit attributes can be modified by LuaSyncedCtrl usage, most cannot.

This means that:
# Game developers are constrained in their designs (because many aspects of a unit are immutable during gameplay)
# Working on a game involves constantly rebooting Spring. This is especially true for tags where the outcome of value changes is difficult to reason about: the [[Gamedev:UnitDefs#Advanced_Air_Tags|aircraft tags]] are a good example.

=== So just transform everything into LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces? ===
The general consensus among engine devs is that there are far more *Def tags than needed. They represent a tangled, complicated nest of magic values. Whenever possible, we should aim to simplify systems so reasonable behavior is easy to accomplish (i.e., not requiring arcane knowledge of sane values for the hundreds of tags), and leave exotic behavior to game developers to implement using the LuaSyncedCtrl interfaces. LuaSyncedCtrl is already a fairly complicated bit of code, and every unit carrying its own mutable copy of every tag would result in notably increased memory usage.

= Flowchart for adding new interfaces for Game Devs =
Many of the answers to these questions will result from discussions with engine and game devs. a PR or forum thread are a good way to do this.
# Determine if you're adding a totally new capability, or just adding more control to an existing system.
## New capability --> add it to LuaSyncedCtrl, submit PR
## More control --> see if the system can be simplified so that it doesn't need manual tuning by the gamedev, and the number of tags can be reduced.
### Yes, it can be simplified --> yay! Kill that complexity with fire, submit PR, look into deprecating old tags.
### No, this is just really complicated and gamedevs legitimately need to control these elements --> Add to LuaSyncedCtrl, submit PR

Rapid

2014-03-22T20:22:02Z

Nemo: /* adding your game to the rapid download system */

"Rapid" is a concept for storing "archives" for spring. It consists of multiple indexes:

* index of all known rapid servers: http://repos.springrts.com/repos.gz
* index of all known archives in a repo: http://packages.springrts.com/versions.gz
* index of a single game/map/content archive: .sdp which lists all files inside the "pool" directory

spring can directly read .sdp and the pool directory which contains the real files of an archive. multiple .sdp can share the same files in a pool which makes "rapid" so efficient in storage.

Serverside [[RapidTools]] are used to manage the repository of all games.

=Using rapid as Gamedev=
If a Gamedev wants to use rapid, he needs to use a svn repository for his game where the game archive is in the .sdd format stored:

The svn repository needs to contains a folder which is in the structre of a .sdd. in modinfo.lua version has to be
<code><pre>
version = '$VERSION',
</pre></code>
$VERSION later on will be replaced by the svn commit number or, when a release is made, the version number of the release.

==creating a release==
When the SVN repository is connected to rapid, a release can be made by making a svn-commit with a commit message in the format:
<code><pre>
VERSION{x.xx}
</pre></code>

Where everything in the brackets will replace $VERSION in modinfo.lua.

This will create a tag :stable for this commit and create an archive at http://packages.springrts.com/builds/ which can be distributed/uploaded to different sites if needed.
It is also automatically published to upq at http://api.springfiles.com/ which all current download systems have access to; you can validate what happened there, too.

===adding your game to the rapid download system===
Find abma or det in #sy on the lobby, and tell them the location of your SVN repository.

If you only have a .sdz package, you can upload it through this [http://packages.springrts.com front end], but a svn repository is strongly preferred.

To download you can use one of the [[Rapid_Tags]].

=Files structures=

file structure of rapid is:

<code><pre>
/versions.gz
/repos.gz
/packages/
/pool/
</pre></code>

==list of rapid repositories: repos.gz==
gziped text file which has a list of all rapid repositories.

<code><pre>
main,http://packages.springrts.com,,
</pre></code>

for springrts it is:
http://repos.springrts.com/repos.gz

==list of archives on a mirror: versions.gz==
gziped text file which has a list of all sdp archives in this repository.
<code>
<pre>
ba-tronic:version:7.12-tronic1,baafb4fb215c60873e7d10e7ec600dc5,Balanced Annihilation V7.12,Balanced Annihilation V7.12-tronic1
</pre>
</code>

the md5 hash is the filename of the sdp of the archive. so for example:

http://packages.springrts.com/packages/baafb4fb215c60873e7d10e7ec600dc5.sdp

==folder with index archives: /packages/==
this folder contains all available packages (~games) in the rapid file structure.

==an index archive: .sdp==
gziped index file with a list of all files in this archive. this is for example a game.

Format of the .sdp (index) files:
* There is one entry per indexed file. These are repeated until EOF.
* The format of one such entry:
** 1 byte real file name length
** real file name
** 16 byte MD5 digest
** 4 byte CRC32
** 4 byte file size
* The 16 bytes MD5 digest is the reference to the 32 Hex char file name
* under pool, which contains the content.

filename of the .sdp is:

md5(md5(filename1) + md5(content of file1) + md5(filename2) + md5(content of file2) ...)

see also void PoolArchiveT::load(DigestT const & Digest):

https://github.com/spring/RapidTools/blob/master/Rapid/PoolArchive.cpp#L35

or

https://github.com/spring/spring/blob/master/rts/System/FileSystem/Archives/PoolArchive.h

==the pool folder==
this folder contains all files referenced by the .sdp's in gzipped form. the filename is the md5 of the file. this way files which are used by multiple archives can be shared.

The pool system uses two directories, to be found in the root of a spring
data directory, pool and packages. They may look as follows:
<code><pre>
/pool/00/00756ec29fe8fc9d3da9b711e76bc9.gz
/pool/00/3427d26f419dabe74eaf7b865407b8.gz
...
/pool/01/
/pool/02/
...
/pool/ff/
</pre></code>

basicly its in this form:

<code><pre>
/pool/<first 2 hex chars>/<last 30 hex chars>.gz
</pre></code>

The splitting up into the 00 till ff sub-dirs is only to prevent possible
problems with file-system limits for maximum files per directory (eg. FAT32).

[[Category: Download Systems]]

Gamedev:WeaponDefs

2014-03-09T03:23:34Z

Nemo: Update S44 weapondef example link to github

[[Gamedev:Main|Development]] < [[Gamedev:Main]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

==Location==
WeaponDef files are .lua files stored in the <code>Weapons/</code> directory of a Spring Game. Alternatively they can be integrated into [[Gamedev:UnitDefs|UnitDefs]].

==Purpose==
WeaponDef files have one purpose; to define the properties of weapons. They are the main description file for what attributes your weapon should have and how it should behave.

==Source==
The engine source code which loads the tags from these files is viewable here:

* {{sourcelink|file=rts/Sim/Weapons/WeaponDef.cpp}}

==Data Types==
Tags may be one of the following data types:
* <code>int</code> - An integer number
* <code>float</code> - A number with decimals.
* <code>bool</code> - A value which can be <code>true</code> or <code>false</code>.
* <code>string</code> - Text, or more precisely a string of alphanumeric characters.
* <code>float[3]</code> - A vector, with three <code>float</code> components, representing x, y and z axes (y is 'up').

==Details==
There follows a comprehensive (certain deprecated tags are not present) list of the tags available, their data type, default value and a brief description of what they do. Bear in mind that the source code linked above is the ultimate reference when dealing with these tags.

In lua tables keys (i.e. the tags) should be lower case, here they are represented in camelCase for readability. In your files you may use the <code>lowerkeys</code> function on your final table to ensure the keys are properly cased.

It is usual to name the returned WeaponDef table the internal <code>weaponName</code> desired for the weapon.

===Common===
The following tags are common to all or at least a majority of '''WeaponTypes''', depending on the tag.

====General====
{{tag
|name = weaponType
|type = string
|default = "Cannon"
|description = Spring has 14 '''WeaponTypes''' which provide game developers with basic behaviours which they can customise to an extent with the '''WeaponDef''' tags. Some tags are specific to certain '''WeaponTypes''' and not implemented for others, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Am5BbZxm93S9dEZXc1Q4dXR4TFRYTFM4NlR4OFJFdWc#gid=0 this two-way table] indicates which tags work for which types.}} The possible values are:
* [[#AircraftBomb|AircraftBomb]]
* [[#BeamLaser|BeamLaser]]
* [[#Cannon|Cannon]]
* [[#DGun|Dgun]]
* [[#EmgCannon|EmgCannon]]
* [[#Flame|Flame]]
* [[#LaserCannon|LaserCannon]]
* [[#LightningCannon|LightningCanon]]
* [[#Melee|Melee]]
* [[#MissileLauncher|MissileLauncher]]
* [[#Rifle|Rifle]]
* [[#Shield (WeaponType)|Shield]]
* [[#StarburstLauncher|StarburstLauncher]]
* [[#TorpedoLauncher|TorpedoLauncher]]

{{tag
|name = name
|type = string
|default = "Weapon"
|description = The descriptive name of the weapon as listed in FPS mode.}}

{{tag
|name = turret
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the unit aim within an arc (up-to and including full 360Â° turret traverse) or always aim along the owner's heading?}}

{{tag
|name = noSelfDamage
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Can the weapon's explosion damage the unit which fires it? Useful for preventing bombers with high-yield weapons destroying themselves.}}

{{tag
|name = impactOnly
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the weapon only deal damage through direct hits and not 'splash' damage through {{taglink|areaOfEffect}}?}}

{{tag
|name = noExplode
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the weapon explode on impact with a target or continue through? Note that these weapons will do damage every single frame they are inside the [[Gamedev:CollisionVolumes|collision volume]] of an object, underground or under water, massively multiplying their damage.}}

{{tag
|name = burnblow
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the weapon explode when it reaches its maximum range or continue on its path? The name is an [[OTAism]].}}

{{tag
|name = range
|type = float
|default = 10.0
|description = The maximum range in [[elmo]]s that the weapon can fire at.}}

{{tag
|name = weaponVelocity
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The velocity in [[elmo]]s per second of the weapon projectile.}}

{{tag
|name = reloadTime
|type = float
|default = 1.0
|description = The time in seconds between shots fired.}}

{{tag
|name = metalPerShot
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = Metal used per shot. If the specified amount is not available, the weapon cannot be fired. Can also be used to specify how much a {{taglink|stockpile}} weapon will cost to build.}}

{{tag
|name = energyPerShot
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = Energy used per shot. If the specified amount is not available, the weapon cannot be fired. Can also be used to specify how much a {{taglink|stockpile}} weapon will cost to build.}}

{{tag
|name = myGravity
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = Overrides the map gravity for ballistic weapons. The default of <code>0.0</code> disables the tag in favour of map gravity.}}

{{tag
|name = fireStarter
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The percentage chance (<code>0.0</code> to <code>100.0</code>) of the weapon setting fire to static map features on impact.}}

{{tag
|name = cameraShake
|type = float
|default = damage (0.0 for paralyzers)
|description = Passed to the [[LuaCallinReturn#Game_Events:|ShockFront() callin]] as the first argument. Intended as a means to make the camera shake if in range of detonation.}}

{{tag
|name = stockpile
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does each round of the weapon have to be built and stockpiled by the player? Will only correctly function for the first of each stockpiled weapons a unit has.}}

{{tag
|name = stockpileTime
|type = float
|default = reloadTime
|description = The time in seconds taken to stockpile one round of the weapon.}}

{{tag
|name = interceptedByShieldType
|type = int
|default = 0 (See description)
|description = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask_(computing) Bitmask] representing the types of shields that can intercept this weapon. Each digit of binary that is set to one means that a shield with the corresponding digit in its {{taglink|interceptType}} will intercept this weapon. The defaults are as follows:
* <code>1</code> - [[#Cannon]] and [[#EmgCannon]]
* <code>2</code> - [[#LaserCannon]] and [[#BeamLaser]]
* <code>4</code> - [[#MissileLauncher]] and [[#StarburstLauncher]]
* <code>8</code> - [[#AircraftBomb]]
* <code>16</code> - [[#Flame]]
* <code>32</code> - [[#TorpedoLauncher]]
* <code>64</code> - [[#LightningCannon]]
* <code>128</code> - [[#Rifle]]
* <code>256</code> - [[#Melee]]
(See [[Shield Interception Tag Use]]).}}

====Collision & Avoidance====

{{tag
|name = avoidGround
|type = bool
|default = true
|description = Should the weapon avoid firing if terrain blocks the line of fire?}}

{{tag
|name = avoidFriendly
|type = bool
|default = true
|description = Should the weapon avoid firing if a friendly unit is in the line of fire?}}

{{tag
|name = avoidFeature
|type = bool
|default = true
|description = Should the weapon avoid firing if a static map feature is in the line of fire?}}

{{tag
|name = avoidNeutral
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Should the weapon avoid firing if a neutral unit is in the line of fire?}}

{{tag
|name = collideEnemy
|type = bool
|default = true
|description = Does the weapon projectile collide with enemy units or pass through?}}

{{tag
|name = collideFriendly
|type = bool
|default = true
|description = Does the weapon projectile collide with friendly units or pass through?}}

{{tag
|name = collideFeature
|type = bool
|default = true
|description = Does the weapon projectile collide with static map features or pass through?}}

{{tag
|name = collideNeutral
|type = bool
|default = true
|description = Does the weapon projectile collide with neutral units or pass through?}}

{{tag
|name = collideGround
|type = bool
|default = true
|description = Does the weapon projectile collide with terrain or pass through?}}

{{tag
|name = collisionSize
|type = float
|default = 0.05 (0.5 for [[#Flame]] and [[#LaserCannon]], 10.0 for [[#Dgun]])
|description = The radius used in collision calculations. For non-instant-hit weapons which do not use a 3D {{taglink|model}}.}}

====Targeting & Accuracy====
{{tag
|name = commandFire
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Determines if the weapon will automatically fire on enemy units in range or only when manually ordered to attack.}}

{{tag
|name = canAttackGround
|type = bool
|default = true
|description = Determines if the weapon can be force-fired on ground positions or only fire on targeted units.}}

{{tag
|name = waterWeapon
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Determines if the weapon can pass through water and target underwater units.}}

{{tag
|name = fireSubmersed
|type = bool
|default = waterWeapon
|description = Determines if the weapon can fire whilst underwater.}}

{{tag
|name = targetBorder
|type = float
|default = 0.0 (1.0 for [[#Melee]])
|description = Controls whether the weapon aims for the centre or the edge of its target's [[Gamedev:CollisionVolumes|collision volume]]. Clamped between <code>-1.0</code> - target the far border, and <code>1.0</code> - target the near border.}}

{{tag
|name = cylinderTargeting
|type = float
|default = 0.0 (1.0 for [[#Melee]])
|description = Controls whether the weapon range is calculated in a sphere or a cylinder. The height of the cylinder is determined by the value of this tag multiplied by the {{taglink|range}}. Clamped between <code>0.0</code> and <code>128.0</code>.}}

{{tag
|name = tolerance
|type = float
|default = 3000.0
|description = The amount to which the weapon's "real" aim can be off while the weapon will still be able to fire accurately at the target. For {{taglink|turret|false}} or {{taglink|fixedlauncher|true}} weapons this determines in what arc the unit will fire.}}

{{tag
|name = targetMoveError
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The degree to which a weapon's aiming will fail to keep up with its target's movement. If set very low or not set at all, a weapon will lead its target and almost always hit.}}

{{tag
|name = leadLimit
|type = float
|default = -1.0
|description = Limits the maximum distance a unit will lead a target. The default of <code>-1</code> allows an infinite distance.}}

{{tag
|name = leadBonus
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = Controls how experience boosts the weapon's target leading. Is multiplied with the unit's experience and added to the {{taglink|leadLimit}}.}}

{{tag
|name = predictBoost
|type = float
|default = 0.0 (0.5 for {{taglink|burnblow|true}} weapons)
|description = Controls how well the weapon predicts unit speeds. Works in a similar way to {{taglink|targetMoveError}} except that it is 1-dimensional. This tag spreads the shots in a line based on the direction of the target whereas {{taglink|targetMoveError}} spreads the shots all around based on the movement.}}

{{tag
|name = heightMod
|type = float
|default = 0.2 (0.8 for [[#Cannon]], 1.0 for [[#BeamLaser]] and [[#LightningCannon]])
|description = Changes the spherical weapon range into an ellipsoid. Values above <code>1.0</code> mean the weapon cannot target as high as it can far, values below <code>1.0</code> mean it can target higher than it can far. For example <code>0.5</code> would allow the weapon to target twice as high as far.}}

{{tag
|name = proximityPriority
|type = float
|default = 1.0
|description = Acts as a multiplier for the distance to the target in the priority calculation. Note that negative values make weapons prefer distant targets.}}

{{tag
|name = accuracy
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = How accurate the weapon is. Lower values are more accurate. Accuracy is relative to the distance to the target; for instance, if the target is very close, even a very high value will probably still hit. If a target is very far away, even a very low value will likely cause the weapon to miss.}}

{{tag
|name = movingAccuracy
|type = float
|default = accuracy
|description = A weapon's {{taglink|accuracy}} whilst the owning unit is moving.}}

{{tag
|name = sprayAngle
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = How wide the the angle of a burst from a [[#Bursts|burst weapon]] can be. Very similar to {{taglink|accuracy}}, except that this tag affects each projectile in a burst, whilst the former does not.}}

{{tag
|name = ownerExpAccWeight
|type = float
|default = 0.0 (See description)
|description = A multiplier to {{taglink|accuracy}} and {{taglink|sprayAngle}} that reduces inaccuracy as a units experience increases. Defaults are as follows:
* <code>0.9</code> - [[#Cannon]], [[#Rifle]]
* <code>0.7</code> - [[#LaserCannon]], [[#BeamLaser]], [[#StarburstLauncher]]
* <code>0.5</code> - [[#MissileLauncher]], [[#LightningCannon]], [[#EmgCannon]], [[#DGun]]
* <code>0.2</code> - [[#Flame]]
}}

{{tag
|name = targetable
|type = int
|default = 0
|special = {{new|92.0}} Previously only for [[#StarburstLauncher]]
|description = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask_(computing) Bitmask] representing the types of weapon that can intercept this weapon. Each digit of binary that is set to one means that a weapon with the corresponding digit in its {{taglink|interceptor}} tag will intercept this weapon. Instant-hitting weapons such as [[#BeamLaser]], [[#LightningCannon]] and [[#Rifle]] cannot be targeted.
}}

{{tag
|name = interceptor
|type = int
|default = 0
|special = {{new|92.0}} Previously only for [[#StarburstLauncher]]
|description = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask_(computing) Bitmask] representing the types of weapons that this weapon can intercept. Each digit of binary that is set to one means that a weapon with the corresponding digit in its {{taglink|targetable}} tag will be intercepted by this weapon.
}}

{{tag
|name = interceptSolo
|type = bool
|default = true
|special = {{new|92.0}}
|description = If <code>true</code> no other interceptors may target the same projectile.
}}

{{tag
|name = coverage
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|special = {{new|92.0}} Previously only for [[#StarburstLauncher]]
|description = The radius in [[elmo]]s within which an {{taglink|interceptor}} weapon will fire on {{taglink|targetable}} weapons.
}}

====Bouncing====

{{tag
|name = waterBounce
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the weapon bounce on water impacts?}}

{{tag
|name = groundBounce
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the weapon bounce on ground impacts?}}

{{tag
|name = bounceSlip
|type = float
|default = 1.0
|description = The decimal-percentage amount of horizontal velocity a projectile keeps when it bounces.}}

{{tag
|name = bounceRebound
|type = float
|default = 1.0
|description = The decimal-percentage amount of vertical velocity a projectile keeps when it bounces.}}

{{tag
|name = numBounce
|type = int
|default = -1
|description = The number of times the weapon will bounce on impact before exploding. The default value of <code>-1</code> allows infinite bounces (at least until velocity reaches 0).}}

====Area Of Effect, Impulse & Cratering====

{{tag
|name = areaOfEffect
|type = float
|default = 8.0 * 0.5
|description = The ''diameter'' in [[elmo]]s in which the weapons explosion will cause damage.}}

{{tag
|name = craterAreaOfEffect
|type = float
|default = areaOfEffect * 0.5
|description = The ''radius'' in [[elmo]]s in which the weapons explosion will cause terrain cratering.}}

{{tag
|name = edgeEffectiveness
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = Determines what percent of a weapon's maximum damage value will be applied to units within the weapon's {{taglink|areaOfEffect}}. Falls off from the epicentre according to the formula <code>damageApplied = damage * [(areaOfEffect - distToUnit) / (areaOfEffect - (distToUnit * edgeEffectiveness))]</code>, a graph of the function for various values is available [[Media:EdgeEffectiveness.png|here]].}}

{{tag
|name = explosionSpeed
|type = float
|default = See description
|description = The speed at which the weapon's explosion propagates from the epicentre. The default is calculated by this complex formula: <code>defExpSpeed = {8.0 + [max(30.0, default_damage / 20.0) * 2.5]} / {9.0f + [sqrt(max(30.0, default_damage / 20.0f)) * 0.7]} * 0.5</code>.}}

{{tag
|name = impulseFactor
|type = float
|default = 1.0
|description = A multiplier to the impulse given to units within the explosion {{taglink|areaOfEffect}}, which is otherwise equal to the damage dealt after {{taglink|edgeEffectiveness}} is taken into account. For [[#Melee]] weapons this is instead multiplied by the owning unit's mass (See [[Gamedev:UnitDefs#Tag:mass|Gamedev:UnitDefs]]).}}

{{tag
|name = impulseBoost
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = A constant amount added to the weapon's impulse, regardless of distance from the epicentre or the damage potential of the explosion, prior to the application of {{taglink|impulseFactor}}}}

{{tag
|name = craterMult
|type = float
|default = impulseFactor
|description = A multiplier to depth of terrain crater the weapon's explosion will create, which is otherwise based on the damage potential.}}

{{tag
|name = craterBoost
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = A constant amount, added to the weapon's cratering depth before the application of {{taglink|craterMult}}.}}

====Bursts====

{{tag
|name = burst
|type = int
|default = 1
|special = lua: salvoSize
|description = How many shots to fire per burst.
}}

{{tag
|name = burstRate
|type = float
|default = 0.1
|special = lua: salvoDelay
|description = The time in seconds between shots in a burst. Note that {{taglink|reloadTime}} starts to count down from the ''first'' round fired, not the last so if <code>reloadTime < burst * burstRate</code> the weapon will fire continuously.
}}

{{tag
|name = projectiles
|type = int
|default = 1
|description = How many projectiles released per shot (shotgun style). e.g. a weapon with {{taglink|burst|5}}, {{taglink|burstRate|0.5}} and {{taglink|projectiles|2}} will shoot 5 lots of 2 for 10 projectiles total, with gaps of 0.5 seconds, before waiting for {{taglink|reloadTime}}. Best used in conjunction with {{taglink|sprayAngle}} or changing the firing piece using [[Animation-LuaCallins#Weapons|ShotX]] as otherwise they'll all be clumped in one shot.
}}

====Paralyzing====
{{tag
|name = paralyzer
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Is the weapon a paralyzer? If <code>true</code> the weapon only stuns enemy units and does not cause damage in the form of lost hit-points.
}}

{{tag
|name = paralyzeTime
|type = int
|default = 10
|description = Determines the maximum length of time in seconds that the target will be paralyzed. The timer is restarted every time the target is hit by the weapon. Cannot be less than <code>0</code>.
}}

====Dynamic Damage====
The following set of tags allow for a weapon's damage potential to vary with the distance to its target.

{{tag
|name = dynDamageExp
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = Exponent of the range-dependent damage formula, the default of <code>0.0</code> disables dynamic damage, <code>1.0</code> means linear scaling, <code>2.0</code> quadratic and so on.
}}

{{tag
|name = dynDamageMin
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The minimum floor value that range-dependent damage can drop to.
}}

{{tag
|name = dynDamageRange
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = If set to non-zero values the weapon will use this value in the range-dependant damage formula instead of the actual {{taglink|range}}.
}}

{{tag
|name = dynDamageInverted
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = If <code>true</code> the damage curve is inverted i.e. the weapon does more damage at greater ranges as opposed to less.
}}

====Sounds====
{{tag
|name = soundTrigger
|type = bool
|default = false (true for [[#Melee]], [[#Rifle]] and non-beamBurst [[#BeamLaser]])
|description = Does the weapon play {{taglink|soundStart}} for every round in a burst (<code>true</code>) or only once for each salvo (<code>false</code>)?}}

{{tag
|name = soundStart
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = The name of a '''SoundItem''' (See [[Sounds.lua]]) or filename of a sound to play when the weapon fires.}}

{{tag
|name = soundHitDry
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = The name of a '''SoundItem''' (See [[Sounds.lua]]) or filename of a sound to play when the weapon collides with solid ground. Note that a [[#BeamLaser]] will play this sound every frame of its lifetime.}}

{{tag
|name = soundHitWet
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = The name of a '''SoundItem''' (See [[Sounds.lua]]) or filename of a sound to play when the weapon collides with water. Note that a [[#BeamLaser]] will play this sound every frame of its lifetime.}}

====Visuals====

{{tag
|name = cegTag
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = The name, without prefixes, of a [[CEG]] to be emitted by the projectile each frame.
}}

{{tag
|name = intensity
|type = float
|default = 0.9 (0.2 for [[#Cannon]])
|description = Alpha transparency for non-3D model projectiles. Lower values are more opaque, but <code>0.0</code> will cause the projectile to disappear entirely.
}}

{{tag
|name = model
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = The filename of a 3D model to use when rendering the projectile. Note that only the root piece of a projectile model is rendered. Currently only for [[#Cannon]], [[#LaserCannon]], [[#MissileLauncher]], [[#StarburstLauncher]] and [[#TorpedoLauncher]].
}}

{{tag
|name = explosionScar
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the weapon's explosion leave a scar decal on the ground? For all types except [[#Melee]] and [[#Rifle]].
}}

{{tag
|name = alwaysVisible
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = If <code>true</code> the weapon is always rendered regardless of whether or not it is in LOS range of a player's units.
}}

{{tag
|name = rgbColor
|type = float[3]
|default = {1.0, 0.0, 0.0} (See Description)
|description = The primary colour for sprite rendering weapons. Additional defaults are as follows:
* [[#Cannon]] - <code>{1.0, 0.5, 0.0}</code>
* [[#EmgCannon]] - <code>{0.9, 0.9, 0.2}</code>
}}

{{tag
|name = explosionGenerator
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = The name of a [[CEG]], with <code>custom:</code> prefix, to spawn as the weapon's explosion. Does not currently work for [[#Melee]] and [[#Rifle]].
}}

{{tag
|name = bounceExplosionGenerator
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = For weapons which can use {{taglink|groundBounce|true}}, the name of a [[CEG]], with <code>custom:</code> prefix, to spawn when weapon the bounces.
}}

{{tag
|name = texture1
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = The projectile texture for [[#AircraftBomb]], [[#Cannon]], [[#EmgCannon]], [[#Flame]]; beam texture for [[#LaserCannon]], [[#BeamLaser]], [[#LightningCannon]]; flare texture for [[#MissileLauncher]], [[#StarburstLauncher]] and dome texture for the [[#Shield]].
}}

{{tag
|name = texture2
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = The end-of-beam texture for [[#LaserCannon]], [[#BeamLaser]] and {{taglink|smoketrail}} texture for [[#MissileLauncher]], [[#StarburstLauncher]].
}}

{{tag
|name = texture3
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = Flare texture for [[#BeamLaser]], or muzzle texture if {{taglink|largeBeamLaser|true}}. Also used as the flame texture for [[#StarburstLauncher]].
}}

{{tag
|name = texture4
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = Flare texture for [[#BeamLaser]] with {{taglink|largeBeamLaser|true}}.
}}

===AircraftBomb===
Drops a ballistic projectile at the same movement vector as the unit itself. Intended only for aircraft. Visually drawn as a billboarded sprite as used by the [[#Cannon]], but more commonly used with a 3D model.

There are no tags specific to this '''WeaponType'''

====AircraftBomb Visuals====

When not using a {{taglink|model}}, the AircraftBomb is the same as [[#Cannon Visuals]].

===BeamLaser===
An instant-hit weapon which spawns a beam and does a portion of its total damage each frame. Cannot be [[Animation-LuaCallouts#Effects|script emitted]] if it has a {{taglink|beamTime}} longer than one frame. Visually drawn as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek Star Trek] Phaser-style laser weapon. The {{taglink|largeBeamLaser}} tag allows changing the visual effect of the laser, such as using a tileable, scrolling texture without changing the behaviour.

{{tag
|name = minIntensity
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The minimum percentage the weapon's damage can fall-off to over its range. Setting to <code>1.0</code> will disable fall off entirely. Unrelated to the visual-only {{taglink|intensity}} tag.
}}

{{tag
|name = beamTime
|type = float
|default = 1.0
|description = How long in seconds to fire the laser before waiting for {{taglink|reloadTime}} to start. Damage is distributed over the duration of the {{taglink|beamTime}}, and the weapon will aim to hit the target when the beam is in the middle of its {{taglink|beamTime}} (i.e. using prediction).
}}

{{tag
|name = beamBurst
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Makes the laser fire a burst of beams that are all aimed towards the target (instead of aimed with the piece). A [[#BeamLaser]] can do its full damage with every shot if {{taglink|beamBurst}} is enabled. Disables {{taglink|beamTime}} in favour of the [[#Bursts|burst tags]].
}}

{{tag
|name = sweepFire
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Makes the laser continue firing while it aims for a new target, 'sweeping' across the terrain. Reimplemented in 95.0, still has no script interaction so use with care. Respects {{taglink|reloadTime}} constraint but not much else.
}}

====BeamLaser Visuals====

See also {{taglink|thickness}} and {{taglink|coreThickness}}.

{{tag
|name = beamTTL
|type = int
|default = 0
|description = The time in frames for which the laser beam remains visible.
}}

{{tag
|name = beamDecay
|type = float
|default = 1.0
|description = How fast the beam fades out. Each frame the {{taglink|intensity}} is multiplied by this value.
}}

{{tag
|name = laserFlareSize
|type = float
|default = 15.0
|description = Determines the size of the firing flare.
}}

{{tag
|name = largeBeamLaser
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Changes the visual effect allowing tiling and scrolling of the texture and a pulsating firing flare.
}}

{{tag
|name = tileLength
|type = float
|default = 200.0
|description = Defines the length before the texture used is repeated (tiled). Only if {{taglink|largeBeamLaser|true}}.
}}

{{tag
|name = scrollSpeed
|type = float
|default = 5.0
|description = Controls how fast the texture scrolls. Only if {{taglink|largeBeamLaser|true}}.
}}

{{tag
|name = pulseSpeed
|type = float
|default = 1.0
|description = Controls how fast the pulsating effect at the start of the beam is. Only if {{taglink|largeBeamLaser|true}}.
}}

===Cannon===
The default '''WeaponType'''. Fires a ballistic projectile, for the best result (without under/overshooting) the {{taglink|weaponVelocity}} should be set so as to give an elevation of 45Â° when firing at the maximum {{taglink|range}}. Substituting the angle into the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trajectory#Range_and_height trajectory equation] and rearranging, we get:
<code><pre>weaponVelocity = âˆš(range * g)</pre></code>
where <code>g</code> is the map gravity, usually around <code>120</code> for most Spring maps (You can use the {{taglink|myGravity}} tag if you want to be exact). Visually drawn as a billboarded sprite or 3D model.

{{tag
|name = highTrajectory
|type = int
|default = 2
|description = Can this weapon be fired in a high trajectory (>45Â° angle). Can be <code>0</code> - low trajectory only, <code>1</code> - high trajectory only or <code>2</code> - enables a high/low toggle button on the unit.
}}

{{tag
|name = heightBoostFactor
|type = float
|default = -1.0
|description = Controls the boost given to {{taglink|range}} by high terrain. Values > <code>1.0</code> result in increased range, <code>0.0</code> means the cannon has fixed range regardless of height difference to target. Any value < <code>0.0</code> (i.e. the default value) result in an automatically calculated value based on {{taglink|range}} and theoretical maximum range.
}}

====Cannon Visuals====

{{tag
|name = size
|type = float
|default = 2.0 + min(default_damage * 0.0025, {{taglink|areaOfEffect}} * 0.1)
|description = The drawing radius of the billboarded sprite. Also for [[#AircraftBomb Visuals]], [[#EmgCannon Visuals]] (default: <code>3.0</code>) and [[#Flame Visuals]].
}}

{{tag
|name = colorMap
|type = string
|default = ""
|description = A set of RGB colours to transition between over the projectile's lifetime. Can be given as a string of RGB digits or an image filename (See [[CColorMap]]). Also for [[#Flame Visuals]].
}}

{{tag
|name = sizeDecay
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = How quickly each particle of the Cannon shot decays in size.
}}

{{tag
|name = alphaDecay
|type = float
|default = 1.0
|description = How quickly each particle of the Cannon shot fades out.
}}

{{tag
|name = separation
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The distance between each particle of the Cannon shot.
}}

{{tag
|name = noGap
|type = bool
|default = true
|description = Switch between the distance between particles being proportional to the size of the two particles (<code>true</code>) or proportional to the size of the first particle (<code>false</code>).
}}

{{tag
|name = stages
|type = int
|default = 5
|description = The number of particles in each Cannon shot.
}}

===DGun===
Fires a line-of-sight or ballistic projectile (selected via the {{taglink|gravityAffected}} tag). Visually represented by a fireball effect that cannot be customised, however it can be replaced by a 3D model. The name and visual effect are [[OTAism]]s.

{{tag
|name = gravityAffected
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the fireball projectile lose height due to map gravity?
}}

===EmgCannon===
A line-of-sight weapon. Visually drawn as a billboarded sprite very similar to that of the [[#Cannon]], however not as customisable, or a 3D model. The name is another [[OTAism]].

There are no tags specific to this '''WeaponType'''.

===Flame===
A line-of-sight weapon intended for use as a flamethrower or similar. Visually drawn as a stream of textured particles, the colour of which can be controlled very precisely using the {{taglink|colorMap}} tag (see [[CColorMap]]).

====Flame Visuals====
See also {{taglink|colorMap}}.

{{tag
|name = sizeGrowth
|type = float
|default = 0.5
|description = How much the draw radius of the flame projectile increases each frame.
}}

{{tag
|name = flameGFXTime
|type = float
|default = 1.2
|description = Makes the flamethrower projectile stay alive as a visual-only effect (i.e. does not deal any damage) after it has reached maximum {{taglink|range}}. It is a percentage multiplier, e.g. <code>1.2</code> makes the projectile stay alive until it reaches 20% beyond {{taglink|range}}.
}}

===LaserCannon===
A particularly versatile line-of-sight weapon. Visually drawn like a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars] Blaster-style laser weapon, or a 3D model.

====LaserCannon Visuals====

{{tag
|name = duration
|type = float
|default = 0.05
|description = Multiplied against {{taglink|weaponVelocity}} to determine the visual length of the beam projectile.
}}

{{tag
|name = hardStop
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the laser projectile stop dead or fade out?
}}

{{tag
|name = fallOffRate
|type = float
|default = 0.5
|description = Rate at which the beam fades out after it goes past its maximum {{taglink|range}} if {{taglink|hardStop|false}}. A value of <code>0.0</code> is never fade out, <code>1.0</code> is finish fading out exactly at maximum {{taglink|range}}.
}}

{{tag
|name = lodDistance
|type = int
|default = 1000
|description = Minimum camera distance at which the default LaserCannon projectile is simplified to a single rectangle.
}}

{{tag
|name = thickness
|type = float
|default = 2.0
|description = The thickness (width) of the LaserCannon projectile. Also for [[#BeamLaser Visuals]].
}}

{{tag
|name = coreThickness
|type = float
|default = 2.0
|description = The thickness (width) of the LaserCannon projectile's core. Also for [[#BeamLaser Visuals]].
}}

{{tag
|name = rgbColor2
|type = float
|default = {1.0, 1.0, 1.0}
|description = The colour of the LaserCannon projectile's core. Also for [[#BeamLaser Visuals]].
}}

===LightningCannon===
An instant-hit weapon similar to the [[#BeamLaser]], but which does all its damage at once. Visually drawn like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars] 'Force Lightning' or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command_%26_Conquer:_Red_Alert CnC: Red Alert] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_coil Tesla Coil] weapons, the effect is not very customisable.

There are no tags specific to this '''WeaponType'''.

===Melee===
A weapon that always damages the target, no ifs or buts; unsurprisingly intended for use as a close quarters [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melee#Use_in_gaming 'melee'] weapon. It does not fire a projectile and does not care about the line of fire.

There are no tags specific to this '''WeaponType'''.

===MissileLauncher===
A versatile weapon which can optionally track targets and accelerate from a low initial velocity. It can also use {{taglink|trajectoryHeight}} to have the shot arc similar to a ballistic projectile. Visually represented by a 3D model, with an optional {{taglink|smokeTrail}}.

{{tag
|name = startVelocity
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The initial velocity of the weapon projectile. Also for [[#StarburstLauncher]] and [[#TorpedoLauncher]].
}}

{{tag
|name = acceleration
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The initial acceleration of the weapon projectile. Also for [[#StarburstLauncher]] and [[#TorpedoLauncher]]. Note that if it is <code>0.0</code> the weapon can never increase from its {{taglink|startVelocity}} and will not reach its maximum {{taglink|weaponVelocity}}.
}}

{{tag
|name = tracks
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Can the weapon projectile track a moving target? Also for [[#StarburstLauncher]] and [[#TorpedoLauncher]].}}

{{tag
|name = turnRate
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The rate (in [[Elmo#Angular|cau]]) at which {{taglink|tracks|true}} weapons turn towards their target. This is relative to a projectile's current velocity; a weapon with a higher velocity will need a higher value in order to be able to hit targets that turn suddenly.}}

{{tag
|name = flightTime
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The time in seconds before a missile projectile's fuel runs out; it ceases to obey {{taglink|tracks}}, loses velocity and falls to the ground. Also for [[#StarburstLauncher]]. Large values may cause over/undershoot problems.
}}

{{tag
|name = fixedLauncher
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Makes the projectile spawn with the orientation of the shooting piece instead of their normal orientation. Also for [[#StarburstLauncher]] and [[#TorpedoLauncher]]. Weapons may not correctly obey [[#Collision & Avoidance|avoidance settings]] when using this tag.
}}

{{tag
|name = wobble
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = Adds a random vector to the direction of travel every 16 frames, multiplied by the value of the tag. The effect is reduced as the firing unit gains experience. As this missiles direction is changed, wobbling swarm of missiles will diverge.
}}

{{tag
|name = dance
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = Adds a random vector to the position of a missile projectile every 8 frames, multiplied by the value of the tag. As the projectile is not rotated, a dancing swarm of missiles will remain relatively coherent.
}}

{{tag
|name = trajectoryHeight
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = Determines the height of the arc the missile will reach as it moves towards its target. A value of <code>0.0</code> will result in a flat trajectory, <code>1.0</code> will launch at 45°. Can be any value >= <code>0.0</code>; extreme values may require the {{taglink|tracks}} tag to be able to hit a target.
}}

====MissileLauncher Visuals====
A note about the missile exhaust flare: the size of the flare is determined by the model radius. The emit position of the flare is at (0,0,-radius) so the model may need careful adjustment to get the flare looking right.

{{tag
|name = smokeTrail
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the missile projectile emit a smoke trail as it travels? Also for [[#StarburstLauncher]].
}}

===Rifle===
An instant hit weapon which does all its damage at once. Visually represented by a hardcoded tracer, firing and hitting effects. Rarely used.

There are no tags specific to this '''WeaponType'''.

===Shield (WeaponType)===
As the name suggests, not a weapon but a defensive shield. Can absorb or deflect ({{taglink|repulsor|true}}) projectiles. Individual weapons can be set to be intercepted or not by the shield using a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask_(computing) bitmask] (see [[Shield Interception Tag Use]]). Visually represented as a translucent sphere, with control over colour and texture; by default the shield is invisible ({{taglink|visible|false}}).

See the [[#shield]] sub-table section for other tags specific to this type.

===StarburstLauncher===
Fires a projectile that rises vertically for {{taglink|weaponTimer}} seconds, then turns towards its target. It can optionally track targets and accelerate from a low initial velocity. This is the only weapon that can be {{taglink|targetable}} and act as an {{taglink|interceptor}}. Visually represented by a 3D model, with an optional {{taglink|smokeTrail}}.

{{tag
|name = weaponTimer
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The time in seconds during which the missile ascends vertically before turning towards its target.
}}

===TorpedoLauncher===
Fires a projectile that will behave ballistically out of water and like a missile in water. Usually used with {{taglink|waterWeapon|true}} so they can fire underwater and target underwater units. An aircraft carrying a [[#TorpedoLauncher]] is a special case, the weapon turns into an [[#AircraftBomb]] projectile that will spawn a torpedo projectile on impact with water. Visually represented by a pointed black cuboid, usually the default object is replaced by a 3D model.

{{tag
|name = subMissile
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Can the torpedo leave the water and target units and positions on land?
}}

===NoWeapon===
Not actually a '''WeaponType''', but an individual weapon requested by Spring to 'fill in the gaps' if a unit claims to have a weapon which isn't actually defined. There needs to be only one of these weapons and it is created by setting {{taglink|weaponName|"NOWEAPON"}} rather than by the {{taglink|weaponType}} tag.

==Sub Tables==

===damage===
The damage subtable lists how many hit points the weapon depletes against each armor class (See [[Armordefs.lua]]). It is a key-value map of armor class names and damage values. The special <code>default</code> entry is as the name suggests the default damage applied to any unit which does not belong to a listed armor class, or to shields.

For example a weapon which deals 100 damage by default but only 50 to units in the 'tank' armor class:

<code><pre>damage = {
default = 100,
tank = 50,
}</pre></code>

===shield===
The preferred way to create a shield or repulser is to use the shield subtable rather than the old shield tags.

The following tags are repulser specific:

{{tag
|name = repulser
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Does the shield [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/repulse?s=t repulse] (deflect) projectiles or absorb them? Btw its [http://springrts.com/mantis/view.php?id=4206 not repulsOr, but repulsEr]!}}

{{tag
|name = force
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The force applied by the repulser to the weapon - higher values will deflect weapons away at higher velocities.}}

{{tag
|name = maxSpeed
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The maximum speed the repulser will impart to deflected projectiles.}}

{{tag
|name = visibleRepulse
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Is the (hard-coded) repulse effect rendered or not?}}

The following tags are general behaviour for all shields:

{{tag
|name = interceptType
|type = int
|default = 0
|description = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask_(computing) Bitmask] representing the types of weapons that this shield can intercept. Each digit of binary that is set to one means that a weapon with the corresponding digit in its {{taglink|interceptedByShieldType}} will be intercepted by this shield (See [[Shield Interception Tag Use]]).}}

{{tag
|name = smart
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Determines whether or not projectiles fired by allied units can pass through the shield (<code>true</code>) or are intercepted as enemy weapons are (<code>false</code>).}}

{{tag
|name = exterior
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Determines whether or not projectiles fired within the shield's radius can pass through the shield (<code>true</code>) or are intercepted (<code>false</code>).}}

{{tag
|name = energyUse
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The amount of the energy resource consumed by the shield to absorb or repulse weapons, continually drained by a repulser as long as the projectile is in range.}}

{{tag
|name = radius
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The radius of the circular area the shield covers.}}

{{tag
|name = power
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = Essentially the maximum allowed hit-points of the shield - reduced by the <code>damage</code> of a weapon upon impact.}}

{{tag
|name = startingPower
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = How many hit-points the shield starts with - otherwise the shield must regenerate from <code>0</code> until it reaches maximum {{taglink|power}}.}}

{{tag
|name = powerRegen
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = How many hit-points the shield regenerates each second.}}

{{tag
|name = powerRegenEnergy
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = How much energy resource is consumed to regenerate each hit-point.}}

{{tag
|name = rechargeDelay
|type = float
|default = 0.0
|description = The delay in seconds before a shield begins to regenerate after it is hit.}}

The following tags control the visual aspects of the shield:

{{tag
|name = visible
|type = bool
|default = false
|description = Is the shield visible or not?}}

{{tag
|name = visibleHitFrames
|type = int
|default = 0
|description = The number of frames a shield becomes visible for when hit.}}

{{tag
|name = badColor
|type = float[3]
|default = {1.0, 0.5, 0.5} (Red)
|description = The RGB colour the shield transitions to as its hit-points are reduced towards <code>0</code>.}}

{{tag
|name = goodColor
|type = float[3]
|default = {0.5, 0.5, 1.0} (Blue)
|description = The RGB colour the shield transitions to as its hit-points are regenerated towards its maximum {{taglink|power}}.}}

{{tag
|name = alpha
|type = float
|default = 0.2
|description = The alpha transparency of the shield whilst it is visible.}}

===customParams===
The <code>customParams</code> subtable of a WeaponDef allows the game designer to give their weapons custom attributes, which can then be accessed via lua gadgets and widgets. It is a map (key-value pair indexed table) of strings. When accessing these attributes in lua the strings can be turned back into numbers, bools or even tables. This gives great control to game designers to essentially implement their own behaviour tags.

There are no additional tags specific to this subtable

==Examples==
[http://imolarpg.dyndns.org/trac/balatest/browser/trunk/weapons 'Balanced Annihilation' WeaponDefs]

[http://code.google.com/p/conflictterra/source/browse/#svn%2Fgames%2FCT%2Fweapons 'Conflict Terra' WeaponDefs] (Most are integrated into their [[Gamedev:UnitDefs#Examples|UnitDefs]])

[https://code.google.com/p/evolutionrts/source/browse/#svn%2Ftrunk%2Fevolutiondev.sdd%2FWeapons 'Evolution RTS' WeaponDefs] (Most are integrated into their [[Gamedev:UnitDefs#Examples|UnitDefs]])

[https://github.com/spring1944/spring1944/tree/master/weapons 'Spring: 1944' WeaponDefs] (Implements an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object-oriented_programming OOP] paradigm with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inheritance_(computer_science) inheritance])

[http://code.google.com/p/springtutorialgame/source/browse/#svn%2Ftrunk%2FSpringTutorialGame.sdd%2FWeapons 'Spring Tutorial Game' WeaponDefs]

[[Category: Game Dev]]

Gamedev:PublicRepos

2014-03-09T03:22:03Z

Nemo: Update S44 repo link to new github location.

==What Is This?==
This is a small collection of publicly known and readable code repositories for established Spring games. The intention being to provide a wealth of examples to all game developers from noob to pro.

== Known Repos ==
[https://code.google.com/p/air-raid-spring/ Air Raid]

[http://imolarpg.dyndns.org/trac/balatest/browser/trunk/ Balanced Annihilation]

[http://code.google.com/p/conflictterra/source/browse/#svn%2Fgames%2FCT Conflict Terra]

[http://www.petro.darkstars.co.uk/damned/ Damned]

[https://code.google.com/p/evolutionrts/source/browse/#svn%2Ftrunk%2Fevolutiondev.sdd Evolution RTS]

[https://github.com/imperialwinter/swiw.sdd Imperial Winter]

[http://code.google.com/p/journeywar/ Journeywar]

[https://github.com/David-Becker/mods KDR_11k]
* Cuberors' Finest
* CvC
* Doserz
* Fibre
* GINTA
* Gun Wings Test
* Light Side of Spring
* MicroModules
* Pong

[https://sourceforge.net/p/mwspring/code/ MechCommander: Legacy]

[https://github.com/spring1944/spring1944 Spring: 1944]

[https://code.google.com/p/springtanks/source/browse/#svn%2Ftrunk Spring Tanks]

[http://code.google.com/p/springtutorialgame/source/browse/#svn%2Ftrunk%2FSpringTutorialGame.sdd Spring Tutorial Game]

[https://github.com/KingRaptor/THIS THIS]

[http://code.google.com/p/xta-springrts/ XTA]

[http://code.google.com/p/zero-k/source/browse/trunk#trunk%2Fmods%2Fzk Zero-K]

[[Category:Game Dev]]

Games

2012-10-09T18:47:31Z

Nemo: /* Open Source */

__NOTOC__There are a number of games made for the Spring Engine. Some of the more popular ones are listed below, sorted by their terms of use. 

=Open Source=
''These games are all free to download and play and may be open to modifications, however, be sure to read the licenses before doing so.''
{|
|-
| align="center" | <h2>[http://zero-k.info/ Zero-K]</h2>
([http://code.google.com/p/zero-k/source/browse/trunk/mods/zk/legal.txt GPL, PD])
| width=40 |
| align="center" | <h2>'''[http://spring1944.org/ Spring: 1944]'''</h2>([http://spring1944.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/spring1944/trunk/S44Main.sdd/docs/License.txt CC-BY-NC])
|-
| align="center" | {{navimgx|xsize=300|ysize=225|image=Zero-k_image.jpg|link=http://zero-k.info/}}
|
| align="center" |{{navimgx|xsize=300|ysize=225|image=S44_tigers.jpg|link=http://spring1944.org}}
|-
| align="justify" valign="top" | Zero-K is a fast, competitive game with a focus on a streamlined economy and advanced interface that takes the focus off tedious tasks and back on the action. A huge roster of interesting, unique units and a variety of unit abilities provides tremendous tactical and strategic depth to the game. [http://zero-k.info Download link]
|
| align="justify" valign="top" | Spring:1944 is a WWII themed game with four fully functional sides (US, Germany, USSR, Britain), period-accurate units and strengths. Realism comes second only to creating a game that is fun and accessible to play.
|-
| align="center" | <h2>[http://www.evolutionrts.info Evolution RTS]</h2>([http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ CC-BY-NC-ND])
| width=40 |
| align="center" | <h2>[[Kernel Panic]]</h2>([[Kernel_Panic#License:|FOSS, with only 2 FOSS maps]])
|-
| align="center" | {{navimgx|xsize=300|ysize=188|image=Evoimg.jpg|link=http://www.evolutionrts.info}}
|
| align="center" | {{navimg|xsize=300|ysize=225|image=Kernel_Panic_3.4.jpg|link=Kernel Panic}}
|-
| align="justify" valign="top" | A new war is brewing. A violent conflict, between the Six Colonies, each one convinced that it was in the right, each one sure of its own ability to defeat its enemies. But they need Generals. They need soldiers. They need you.
|
| align="justify" valign="top" | A game based around combat '''inside''' a computer, with 3 unique sides: the System, the Hacker and the Network waging war in a matrix of DOOM! No resource economy exists in KP, with the only constraints being time and space.
|-
| align="center" | <h2>'''[http://www.moddb.com/games/conflict-terra Conflict Terra]'''</h2>([http://code.google.com/p/conflictterra/source/browse/games/CT/License.txt FOSS])
|
| align="center" | <h2>[[Spring Tanks]]</h2>([http://pastebin.com/Wpub9wWw undecided, some obscure free license])
|-
| align="center" |{{navimgx|xsize=300|ysize=225|image=CT_Hojos.png|link=http://www.moddb.com/games/conflict-terra}}
|
| align="center" | {{navimg|xsize=300|ysize=221|image=Springtanks_wikipreview.jpg|link=Spring Tanks}}
|-
| align="justify" valign="top" | A unique game with heavy emphasis on mobility and featuring Spring's first major "collect and drop-off" economy, Conflict Terra boasts a distinctive art style. Play as one of two factions in an ever-changing battlefield as you struggle to come out on top.
|
| align="justify" valign="top" | Some guys decided to attack each other with tanks and you can be one of them.
Build-in Single Player!
|}

=Proprietary=
''These games may or may not be free to play. Modifying their content (i.e. the art assets) is not allowed without the game authors explicit permission, although the code is GPL and some games (P.U.R.E.) include large GPL-friendly content collections.''

{|
|-
| align="center" | <h2>[http://www.imperialwinter.com Star Wars: Imperial Winter]</h2>
| width=40 |
| align="center" | <h2>[http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-cursed The Cursed]</h2>
|-
| align="center" | {{navimgx|xsize=300|ysize=225|image=Imperial Winter assault.jpg|link=http://www.imperialwinter.com}}
|
| align="center" |{{navimgx|xsize=300|ysize=225|image=cursed_logo.jpg|link=http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-cursed}}
|-
| align="justify" valign="top" | A Star Wars themed game set in the troubled post-Return of the Jedi era. SW:IW is currently [http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=25108|in closed development and not playable for the public.]
|
| align="justify" valign="top" | The game is about bones, undead, demons, space marines and magic settled in a futuristic environment. It is a fresh mixture of gameplay elements from many popular RTS games like Starcraft and C&C.
|}

=TA-derived=
''At least parts of these games are derived from data of the Total Annihilation game (copyright Atari). As such, their distribution is potentially in breach of copyright laws and therefore not officially endorsed by the Spring RTS team.''

{|
|-
| align="center" | <h2>[http://balancedannihilation.org Balanced Annihilation]</h2>
| width=40 |
| align="center" | <h2> [http://springfiles.com/spring/games/tech-annihilation-8 Tech Annihilation] </h2>
|-
| align="center" | {{navimgx|xsize=300|ysize=225|image=BAScreenShot.jpg|link=http://balancedannihilation.org}}
|
| align="center" |{{navimgx|xsize=300|ysize=200|image=Tech_Annihilation.png|link=http://springfiles.com/spring/games/tech-annihilation-8}}
|-
| align="justify" valign="top" |
Balanced Annihilation (BA) is a mature game and new versions feature only minor balance tweaks.

BA gameplay develops in stages of progressively heavier units with a growing economy. Many strategies are viable in BA, including focusing on map control, aggression, defense, air power, sea power, or mobility.

|
| align="justify" valign="top" | This Game is bigger, greater and more epic! Tech your Commander from a tiny Commander to a Galactic Commander! (by ''[BoS]Senna'', currently no homepage)
|}

{|
|-
| align="center" | <h2>[http://nota.machys.net/ NOTA]</h2>
| width=40 |
| align="center" | <h2>[[XTA]]</h2>
|-
| align="center" |{{navimgx|xsize=300|ysize=225|image=Nota2nukes.jpg|link=http://nota.machys.net/}}
|
| align="center" | {{navimg|xsize=300|ysize=225|image=Screen508_s.jpg|link=XTA}}
|-
| align="justify" valign="top" | Not Original Total Annihilation is a rethink of the Total Annihilation universe with a focus on strategic, base oriented gameplay. With its revised unit scale, huge battles erupt engaging hundreds of units and scores of unit types. NOTA's completely rethought air and sea gameplay forces participation in all elements and places the tide of conflict in your hands.
|
| align="justify" valign="top" | Originally developed as a Total Annihilation game by the Swedish Yankspankers, XTA is the Original Public Game released with first versions of Spring. Development of this game by the SYs has stopped a while ago, but it is still played and actively developed by the community.
|
|}

=Installing Games in Spring=
Quite a few of the games listed above come with standalone installers, which makes things easy. Check their website to find out!

In some cases however, the game will only distribute a game-file, for example ''BA750'''''.sd7''' or ''XTA'''''.sdz'''. For these games, you have to [[Download|install the stand-alone Spring-Engine]] first, and then place the game-file in the ''...\My Documents\My Games\Spring\Games\'' or ''...\Spring\games\'' folder (''~/.spring/games/'' on Linux/Unix/Mac).
You may install multiple games in the same engine installation.

To play a game, you also need a [[Maps|map]].

Still not enough Games? There are [[Getting_Spring_Content_and_Links|some more]], not listed here or make your [[Game_and_Unit_development|own Game]]!

[[Category: Games]]

LuaCallinReturn

2009-01-15T03:29:23Z

Nemo: /* Unit-Specific: */ fixed UnitEnteredLoS - it doesn't report unitDefID

Lua Call-Ins, with parameters 

''Here are the known reserved parameter values for all Lua Call-Ins. If you add new Call-Ins to Spring, please document them here.''

==Commands, general-purpose:==

Shutdown() --> none.

LayoutButtons() --> unknown, please document.

ConfigureLayout() --> "command".

CommandNotify() --> "id, params, options", where id = the CommandID

KeyPress() --> "key, mods, isRepeat", where key = keymap, mods = SHIFT, etc.

KeyRelease() --> "key"

MouseMove() --> "x, y, dx, dy, button"

MousePress() --> "x, y, button"

MouseRelease() --> "x, y, button"

IsAbove() --> "x, y" where x,y = screen coordinates.

GetTooltip() --> "x, y" where x,y = screen coordinates. Returns WorldTooltip.

AddConsoleLine() --> "msg, priority"

AllowCommand() --> "unitID, unitDefID, unitTeam, cmdID, cmdParams, cmdOptions, cmdTag, synced"

CommandFallback() --> "unitID, unitDefID, unitTeam, cmdID, cmdParams, cmdOptions, cmdTag"

AllowUnitCreation() --> "unitDefID, builderID, builderTeam, x, y, z"

AllowUnitTransfer() --> "unitID, unitDefID, oldTeam, newTeam, capture"

AllowUnitBuildStep() --> "builderID, builderTeam, unitID, unitDefID, part"

AllowFeatureCreation() --> "featureDefID, teamID, x, y, z"

AllowFeatureBuildStep() --> unknown, please document.

AllowResourceLevel() --> "teamID, res, level"

AllowResourceTransfer() --> "teamID, res, level"

==Unit-Specific:==

UnitDamaged() --> "unitID, unitDefID, unitTeam, damage, paralyzer, weaponID, attackerID, attackerDefID, attackerTeam"

UnitCreated() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID" ... I hope that's self-explanatory

UnitFinished() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID"

UnitFromFactory() --> "unitID, unitDefID, unitTeam, factID, factDefID, userOrders"

UnitDestroyed() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID"

UnitTaken() --> "unitID, unitDefID, unitTeam, newTeam"

UnitGiven() --> "unitID, unitDefID, unitTeam, oldTeam"

UnitIdle() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID"

UnitCommand() --> unknown, please document.

UnitSeismicPing() --> "x, y, z, strength"

UnitEnteredRadar() --> "unitID, unitTeam"

UnitEnteredLos() --> "unitID, teamID"

UnitLeftRadar() --> "unitID, unitTeam"

UnitLeftLos() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID"

UnitLoaded() --> "unitID, unitDefID, unitTeam, transportID, transportTeam"

UnitUnloaded() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID, transportID"

UnitCloaked() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID"

UnitDecloaked)--> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID"

UnitMoveFailed() --> "unitID, unitDefID, unitTeam"

StockpileChanged() --> "unitID, unitDefID, unitTeam, weaponNum, oldCount, newCount"

UnitEnteredWater() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID"

UnitEnteredAir() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID"

UnitLeftWater() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID"

UnitLeftAir() --> "unitID, unitDefID, teamID"

==Feature-Specific:==

FeatureCreated() --> "featureID, allyTeam"

FeatureDestroyed() --> "featureID, allyTeam"

==Drawing:==

DrawGenesis() --> none.

DrawWorld() --> none.

DrawWorldPreUnit() --> none.

DrawWorldShadow() --> none.

DrawWorldReflection() --> none.

DrawWorldRefraction() --> none.

DrawScreenEffects() --> "vsx, vsy" where vsx, vsy are screen coords.

DrawScreen() --> none.

DrawInMiniMap() --> "sx, sy" where sx,sy are values relative to the minimap's position and scale.

==Game Events:==

Explosion() --> "weaponID, px, py, pz, ownerID"

ShockFront() --> "power, dx, dy, dz"

GameFrame() --> "frameNum"

CobCallback() --> unknown, marked FIXME.

GroupChanged() --> "groupID" where groupID is the value of Group whose table value changed.

WorldTooltip() --> "ttType, data1, data2, data3" special, should be documented in detail.

GameStart() --> unknown, but probably nil.

GameOver() --> none.

TeamDied() --> "TeamID" where TeamID = the team that has been eliminated.

FAQ:player

2008-12-07T22:52:09Z

Nemo: /* Can I get Spring to use two cursors at once? */

=Playing=

==What is with this weird right-click mode? I'm 'bout to break my keyboard.==

Sorry, you'll just have to get used to it. As of now it can't be changed.

==Why is somebody else also controlling my units?==

In the 'game lobby' there are two sets of teams. There are the 'Ids' and the 'teams'. If you are on the same 'Id', then you both get the same commander, and can control the same units (commonly referred to as comsharing). If you are on the same 'Team', then you both get different commanders and can't control each others units.

==Then why would I want to be on the same 'Id' as somebody?==

Because it's fun to just drive around units and not have to worry about commanding. (Assuming that one of the people on the team is commanding.)
Most importantly, however, you can split tasks, such as base building, and troops management.

==Is there a way that I can play music directly through Spring, with alternating tracks for building/attacking like in the original Total Annihilation?==

Yes, there is. It is an add on (GroupAI) you have to download separately:
http://jobjol.nl/1188

There is also an ingame sound-volume-slider you might find useful (lua-script):
http://jobjol.nl/1218

==Sometimes I can't write anything but numbers and some other symbols. Why is that?==

This is most likely because of the Windows language bar change from which Spring doesn't recognize the characters written.
Note: That Default hotkeys in Windows XP for changing the language is Shift+Alt, which is similar to square build hotkeys in Spring!

==How do I talk to my allies only?==

You must type 'a:' before you speak, or press "Alt Enter" at the same time. Here's an example: a: Now I am talking to my allies only. 

==Help! After I'm finished driving a unit, the camera is all insane! This is nuts! How do I fix it?==

Whoa now. Calm down. Just press ctrl + mouse button 3 to change camera modes. If your unit is destroyed in FPS mode, you will stay in FPS mode until you change camera modes. Also, the camera will stay in "free look" when FPS mode is disengaged, press middle-mouse or J to switch to normal scrolling.

==After I'm finished driving a unit, where what used to be my mouse pointer is now a crosshair. Why?==

-This is a special 'view mode' that allows you to move around the screen much faster. It's good for viewing the battle or getting screenshots. Simply press on your third mouse button or 'delete' to revert back to your mouse pointer.

==But I don't have a third mouse button!==

The key 'J' works in the same way as the 'middle mouse button' does. So where you would use ctrl + middle mouse button to change camera modes, ctrl + j does the same thing. Pressing J once will also switch you from 'crosshair mode' to 'pointer mode' and vice versa.

==IÃ‚Â´ve managed to get stuck in this weird camera mode and my perspective is all messed up. How do I switch to the overhead (OTA style) camera?==

Shift+Backspace (or Shift+J or Shift+MiddleMouseClick) switches between the fps style, total war style and OTA style cameras. Use it to get your camera back to normal in this situation.

==People are cheating! How do I stop it?!==
Well currently, you can't.

Only the host can "activate" the cheat codes. After that, any player can do almost all cheats.

The best thing to do is just not play with the cheaters anymore. But with new spring version cheats are disabled in multiplayer, so that paragraph is hopefully now irrelevant.

==Well how do you cheat?==

<table border="3" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0">

<tr><th>Cheat Command</th><th>Effect</th></tr>

<tr>
<td>'''.cheat'''</td><td>'''enable cheats - Cheats don't work in multiplayer until the host types this'''</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>.nocost</td><td>instabuild (doesn't work on things already under construction, only on new ones)</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>.setmaxspeed 50</td><td>Changes the maximum speed multiplier (default is 3.0)</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>.setminspeed 0</td><td>Changes the minimum speed multiplier (default is 0.3)</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>.spectator</td><td>Allows you to see the entire map... but you lose control of your units</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>.team 0, .team 1, etc.</td><td>Change player</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>.give ARMCOM, .give 10 CORKROG, etc.</td><td>Place 1 or specified number of specified unit. Valid units are the internal names of units as specified in the unit definition.</td>
</tr>

</table>
You can use auto-completion in the spring console if you don't remember the internal unit name. To do that type:
".give arm" and then press your '''TAB key'''
A list of all matching units will be shown.

==In Game Commands==

The following ''non-cheating'' commands are also available in game:

<table border="3" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0">

<tr>
<th>Command</th><th>Effect</th>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>/info</td><td>Shows you what colour each player is and their ping delay in the bottom right corner of the screen.</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>/clock</td><td>Shows you the elapsed game time in minutes and seconds in the upper right corner of the screen</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>.take</td><td>Pulls all allied units, that are owned by players who have lost connection to the server, to your team.</td>
</tr>

</table>

==How do I ally or unally in game?==

Type /ally <teamID> [0|1] (this only works if the host allows changing allies midgame).

==How do I give somebody units or metal or energy?==

Press the 'H' key. Then select the amount of metal and/or energy to share. Then select the receiving player and press OK.

When sharing units, you must first select the units to share, then press 'H' key. Tick share units checkbox and choose a receiving player.

==How do I continually give somebody metal and/or energy after a certain point (i.e. Original TA commands +setshare..., +shareall)?==

You'll notice that on your metal and energy bars (top of screen), there are two red bars. You have to put them wherever you want your metal and energy to be shared after.

==This game is different than TA, the units HP and damage are not the same==

First off, Spring is not TA. Spring is an engine, on which various games can be run, some of which are modifications of TA content.

Now, there were several third party "balance" mods for the original TA game. One of those mods were XTA, and was developed by the same clan (SY) that has brought life back to TA, making Spring.

There are many other such mods, of which [[Balanced Annihilation]] is the most popular.

Now are several mods available, install the mod of your choice.

* http://spring.jobjol.nl/files.php?subcategory_id=5
* http://spring-portal.com/index.php/docman/cat_view/36-mods
* http://www.tasdownloads.com/?ta=2

==XTA? OTA? AA? OMFGLAMO? WTF do those abbreviations mean?==

zwzsg maintains a handy dandy FAQ about TA, and the abbreviations that relate to Spring too, of course.
[http://www.tauniverse.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27309 click here]. See also the Spring [[Glossary]], which contains brief explanations for all non-standard words and phrases.

==Why am I destroyed so easily by long range assaults?==

This is a realistic feature of Spring. Units will automatically attack 'radar blips' (units that they can not actually see, but that are indicated on radar). However, the accuracy is very bad while shooting at radar blips until:

* Your unit kills a lot of units and gets experience
* You get a targeting facility.

==Can I kick people from my 'game lobby' or my game?==

First of all, you have to be the host to kick. Use the good old "/kick playernamehere" command. Works in-game too, use it wisely.

==I hate driving around with the 'arrow keys'. Is there any way I can use the 'W-A-S-D' controls (the controls most First Person Shooters use) anymore?==

Go into your Spring directory and edit the uikeys file. Keep in mind that 'S' is originally a 'hot-key' that will stop your units and that 'D' is a 'hot-key' for your commander's D-Gun. You might want to change those too.

==I turned the shadows feature on; I still don't see shadows. What gives?==

Your graphics card can't handle shadows, so Spring automatically turns them off.

==I can't go backwards when I am 'driving' a unit. Why not?==

Because TA units were never intended to go backwards. Sorry, but you just cant.

==I'm in an Unreal Tournament kind of mood. How do I strafe?==

You can only strafe in 'brawler type' ships, such as the brawler, rapier, and light gunships.

==How can I record and watch demos/replays?==

From version 0.62 onwards recordings of all the games you play are easily available for replay via the Replays button in the TASClient.

You can use the Speed up/Slow down game keys while watching the replay, along with other in-game commands like .team

From version 0.60b1 onwards, demos are automatically recorded in the "demos" folder, underneath your Spring folder (default is C:\Program Files\Spring\demos), named for the date and map they were played on. If you play multiple games in the same day on the same map, the games will also be numbered to prevent them from overwriting each other.

From version 0.62 onwards, to view a demo from the Windows file manager you can just double click the file name.

==Sometimes when I play get "not sync" "delayed sync" errors==

That's caused because of lag. One of the players in the game is having some lag issues. Ask him/her to free up its bandwidth for the game to use.

Alternatively, you can use the pause key and wait till the connection gets more stable.

Ping is the second number showed when you use the /info command ingame, values larger than ~1000ms are not usual in a normal game and are a signal of lag.

Community news

2008-01-02T19:49:27Z

Nemo: /* 2007-12-24 Spring: 1944 Beta Released! */

On this page, you can post news items that will be seen in the top right section of the frontpage. You can use this to post if you have created or found something of interest to the Spring community, such as a new map, a useful tool or perhaps a new useful page in the wiki. Details on how to update this page can be found [[Community_news_editing | here]].
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===2007-12-28 Christmas Week in Pictures Part 2!===

[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/2007/springs-christmas-week-in-pictures-part-ii/ Christmas week in Picture form Part 2 over at darkstars, releases and updates galore]

===2007-12-24 Spring: 1944 Beta Released!===
<img src="http://spring1944.com/s44/images/logo.png">

[http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3927/Spring_1944_Lite_Beta_v021/ Get it HERE now!]

The Spring: 1944 Beta LITE has finally been released! It is still in preliminary Beta stages and as such still has a few kinks and quirks in it, but we just couldn't keep it away any longer! For more information, to see screenshots, or read the Play Guide, please [http://spring1944.com/s44/ Visit our Website], and [http://spring1944.com/forums/YaBB.pl drop by our ugly forums] to post any comments, suggestions, bugs, or just say hi. :)

===2007-12-21 Christmas in Spring!===
<a href=http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/tmp/cisl.jpg><img src="http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/tmp/ciss.jpg"></a> Sorry for breaking this wiki page with such a large image, but I found no other way to have the news display (almost) correctly on frontpage. Correct it once it's out of http://spring.clan-sy.com frontpage.

===2007-12-21 Christmas in Spring!===
To celebrate Christmas in Spring, all you have to do is to download and play on [http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3895/Christmas_Comet this map], by NOiZE & Rattle.

===2007-4-17 Kernel Panic 1.0 out!===
[http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3521/Kernel_Panic_15_Installer_07/ Details and download here!] The fast paced, all action no ressource, mod with its unique tron graphical style, got a new version released!

===2007-4-7 Star Wars Spring Design Competition===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=10002 Design the most important unit in the Imperial Arsenal!]

Your chance to design the Imperial Commander, and have your unit design seen by over 8,000 people!*
[* source: current SWS download count]

===2007-2-8 Expand and Exterminate v 0.173 released===
--> [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2325/Expand_and_Exterminate_v_0.173/ Info and downloads] <--

===2007-2-7 Balanced Annihilation v4.7 released===
--> [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2309/Balanced_Annihilation_4.7/ Info and downloads] <--

===2006-12-05 BOTA with cavedog and TAUIP 1.3 Released===
BOTA v1.3 with ota units inside and UIP2.1 in the mod file.
[http://www.unknown-files.net/index.php?page=browse&dlid=1997 download Mod]

===2006-12-01 Balanced Annihilation v4.2 released===
No more Weaselspam, Kbots are viable, Custom uniticons, faster gameplay, Overall better gameplay - get decent games now! --> [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8163 Info and downloadlinks] <--

===2006-11-28 XTA v8.1 Release posted===
All new and shiny XTA! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8212 here]!

===2006-11-27 NanoBlobz v0.64 Release posted===
Awesome new graphics! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8089 here]!

===2006-11-25 RAI v0.40 Released (Skirmish AI)===
[http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2108/RAI_v0.40_dll/ Download Link]

===2006-10-27 XTA - Final v8 Release posted===
All new and shiny XTA! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7806 here]!

===2006-10-20 Absolute Annihilation 2.23 posted===
Download here: [http://aaspring.tk aaspring.tk]

===2006-10-14 AAI 0.76 released===
Look here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7539

===2006-08-30 TSI 0.11 Released===
New version of new AI. Many bugfixes and improvemnts.
http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=6787

===2006-08-18 NTai XE9RC22 Released===
Lots of changes and improvements, look here:
http://www.darkstars.co.uk

===2006-07-19 AAI 0.70 Released===
Win + Linux version, look here:
http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=102040#102040

===2006-06-30 Absolute Annihilation 2.11 now available===
Download here: http://aaspring.tk

===2006-06-20 NTai XE9 RC19 Released===
Uber AI FTW!!! http://www.darkstars.co.uk

===2006-06-20 KAI v0.11 Released===
Update released fixing most crash bugs (hopefully!)

http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5500

===2006-05-18 Gundam 1.0 achieved and released!===
After over a year of work I have acomplished what I have set out to do.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=3208

===2006-06-16 Absolute Annihilation 2.0 Released===
2.0 Released, full 0.72 compatibility; Download here: http://aaspring.tk

===2006-05-18 Gundam 1.0 achieved and released!===
After over a year of work I have acomplished what I have set out to do.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=3208

===2006-05-13 NTai XE8 and NanoBlobs 0.4 Final Released===
5 new groupAI's, a powerful skirmish AI, 2 maps, and The last Nanoblobz!!!
Download here: www.darkstars.co.uk
Manual / Unit Guide here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4276
Argh/AF

===2006-05-01 Absolute Annihilation 1.46 Released===
1.46 Released. Download here: http://aaspring.tk Mod homepage here: http://ta-aa.sourceforge.net Unit Guide here: http://ta-aa.sourceforge.net/modweb

===2006-05-01 Modweb Generator v0.4 Released===
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3842 Get it here!]
This will create a set of HTML pages about your mod, units, and weapons. Check it out.

===2006-04-18 Expand and Exterminate .152 Released!===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4381&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Get it here!]
Completely original mod, not based on OTA!

===2006-04-18 OTAI 1.13===
Minor Changes and Bugfixes.
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2994 DLLs] [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2993 Source]

===2006-04-17 AAI 0.63 released===
Minor improvements but a lot of bugfixes :)
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=70404#70404 Look here].

===2006-04-16 Xect vs. Mynn v0.6 released, 100% legal===
[http://www.ta-spring.com/mods/xectvsmynn/ Get it here],
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3005&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=80 discuss it here].

===2006-04-15 XTA Pimped Edition V5.5===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=69921 Read and Grab it here!]

===2006-04-10 AAI 0.60 released===
Experimental water support, linux support and a lot more... [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4509 Look here]

===2006-04-05 FF v1.15===
New Version of Final Frontier [http://www.fileuniverse.com Here]

===2006-03-30 OTAI v1.12===
With working command buffering [http://www.fileuniverse.com Here]

===2006-03-27 XTA Pimped Edition V5===
[http://www.fileuniverse.com Grab it here].

===2006-03-26 NTai XE7.5 Skirmish AI===
[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/ Get it here]. - AF

===NanoBlobs 0.31(beta)===
Exponential game design. Updated. Smaller. Faster. Even cooler. Get it [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4276 Here]

===2006-03-06 OTAI 1.10===
Now works in 0.70, fixed nanostall somewhat. Get it [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3412 Here]

===2006-02-25 AAI 0.55===
A rather small release mainly adding support for the modified ai interface [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 get it here].

===2006-02-25 NTAI XE6 for 0.70b1 Skirmish AI===
Universal mod support, statistical unit learning, freeform buildtrees [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/index.php Get them here]. - AF

===2006-02-19 AAI 0.52===
AAI 0.52 is only a small bugfix release [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 get it here].

===2006-02-13 Absolute Annihilation 1.44===
AA 1.44 completed and uploaded.[http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].
.
[[SWTA]] [[Final_Frontier]] [[Absolute_Annihilation]]

===2006-2-19 AAI 0.52 Released===
AAI 0.52 is only a small bugfix release for AAI 0.5 - hopefully all crashes are gone now
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 click here].

===2006-2-15 NTAI XE 3 Released===
XE 3 has support map specific build data, 9 new keywords, StarWars/Gundam support, numerous fixes, and should run a lot faster ^^ [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/index.php here]. - AF

===2006-02-13 Absolute Annihilation 1.44 Released===
AA 1.44 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

===2006-2-06 OTAI 1.08 Released===
Now uses multithreading to reduce freezing!
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=55624#55624 Forum] [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2354 Download]

===2006-02-01 World Domination 5B62 Released===
This version fixes the crashes related to missing .cob-files.
Download [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2311 here].

===2006-1-31 Star Wars Spring Manual Released===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/SWTA_Manual Read the SWS Manual right now!] It contains everything you would ever want to know about SWS, including: Installation Guide, In-Depth Unit Guide as well as a Strategy & Tactics section.

===2006-1-27 OTAI 1.07 Released===
Veylon released OTAI version 1.07. Now builds Dragon's Teeth and crashes less!
Download [http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/ here].

===2006-11-19 UpSpring Tutorial Released===
Maestro R Setiawan released [http://www.fileuniverse.com a very comprehensive tutorial] to UpSpring, the application to import new models to Spring. Now you won't have any excuse to not use UV mapped S3O!

===2006-01-16 NTAI 0.29a Released===
NTAI 0.29a released, go get it here [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=50716#50716 Download]

===2006-01-16 Absolute Annihilation 1.42 Released===
AA 1.42 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AASpring142.zip?download Download] (9 mb)

===2006-01-12 AAI 0.4 Released===
AAI 0.4 now supports air units as well as construction units assisting others.
Edit: Small Bugfix Version AAI 0.42 released
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3527 AAI v0.42].

===2006-1-07 Gundam Annihilation 0.98.sd7 Released===
This is a .sd7 for your spring lobby usage. I have corrected a few of the spring specific bugs in this release. Enjoy. [http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/ Gundam annihilation homepage]

[http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen039.jpg http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen039_thumb.gif] [http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen012.jpg http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen012_thumb.gif]

===2005-12-15 AAI 0.3 Released===
AAI 0.3 includes a lot of bug fixes and placement of defence buildings. [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3195 AAI v0.3].

===2005-12-14 Absolute Annihilation 1.35 Released===
AA 1.35 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AASpring135.zip?download Download] (16 mb)

===2005-12-13 OTAI 1.03b Released===
A fixed version of OTAI 1.03 now available.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3184 Forum Thread]
[http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/OTAI_v103b.zip Download]

===2005-12-13 The Lost Legacy v1.04 Released===
The Lost Legacy Race, originally by M3G, ported to Spring by NOiZE.

This is the TA:Spring version of the masterpiece race created by the TA creation veterans M3G and Nik. Striving for perfection, they have completed an astoundishing number of 150 new units. This is by far the most expanded and carefully balanced race that has been created to this point. Explore the strategic values of the new submarine pens, defensive constructions and the many supersized monsters that let you toy with the opponent.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2860 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1967 Download]

===2005-12-07 Star Wars: Spring 1.0 Released===
The well known Star Wars TC for TA has been ported to Spring.

One of the most complete TCs that existed for TA has now been fully ported to Spring - all of the bugs that plagued the quick and dirty earlier port have been fixed. Some balancing issues that came up in Spring has also been taken care of, along with a few other minor modifications, to ensure that this modification is made specifically for the Spring engine, so that you can enjoy it as such. Furthermore, many of the uglier low-polygon units for SWTA have been remodelled for Spring, so that you can now enjoy high-poly infantry units, as well as a few other vehecular changes.

Feel free to come join us on our own chat channel (itself a good 5 years old), where you can organise games, discuss balance, and report bugs:

Server: irc.gnug.org

Channel: #SWTA

An in-depth manual, with help regarding strategies and unit descriptions can be located [http://www.planetannihilation.com/swta/readme.asp here], however, bear in mind that while much of this will be very helpful, it was originally intended for the Original Total Annihilation release, and so is not 100% accurate or reliable with regards to the Spring release. A Spring-specific manual is in the works.

SWS features around 130 units ranging from all six movies and the expanded universe for the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance. Join this galaxy spanning war today, download SWS!

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3166 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1988 Download]
[http://www.planetannihilation.com/swta/ SWTA Homepage]

===2005-12-07 The Lost Legacy v1.03 Released===
The Lost Legacy Race, originally by M3G, ported to Spring by NOiZE.

This is the TA:Spring version of the masterpiece race created by the TA creation veterans M3G and Nik. Striving for perfection, they have completed an astoundishing number of 150 new units. This is by far the most expanded and carefully balanced race that has been created to this point. Explore the strategic values of the new submarine pens, defensive constructions and the many supersized monsters that let you toy with the opponent.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2860 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1967 Download]

===2005-12-05 NTAI 0.28.10+ installer FIXED)===
Counter attacking, and numrous fixes, modifications. All who've downlaoded it redownload as I made a terrible mistake copying the wrong files over. - Alantai

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1950 Download Installer]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

===2005-12-01 NTAI 0.28Beta 7 Released===
Working Attack code, vastly improved building, Xect, Rhyoss, Mynn, TLL, XTA and AA support. - Alantai

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1909 Download]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

===2005-12-01 OTAI for 0.67 Released===
Veylons latest installment of OTAI, with a slew of improovements.
[http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/OTAI_v102.zip Downlaod]

===2005-11-11 Cursor groupAI Released===
Show Allies what untis you have selected and where your mouse cursor is.

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1873 Link]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

(This is a new version from beta 6.5 released yesterday)

===2005-11-12 NTAI 028BETA 7.1 Released===
Full ARM + TLL support, and improved attacking.

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1887 Linky]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showimage&ID=1755 Screenshot]

(This is a new version from beta 6.5 released yesterday)

===2005-11-12 - NTAI 0.27 Released===
Water map support, krogoths, vehicles, aircraft, and more!
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2829 Details]
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2827 Screenshots]

===2005-10-29 - NTAI 0.25 Released===
The latest version of NTAI released today with many new abilities, such as a greatly improved attack system, and the ability to scout.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2687 Forum Thread]

===2005-10-20 - Absolute Annihilation: Spring Released===
The highly popular OTA mod, Absolute Annihilation, has now been fully converted for compatibility with Spring. Unlike the original Spring version released some months ago, the new version is fully compatible with the mod switching system. It also features many visual and strategic enhancements only possible in Spring, and uses the latest version of the AA dataset, 6.0.

Already a new version is available, 1.25, which corrects several major bugs.

[http://files.filefront.com/AASpring125zip/;4417183;;/fileinfo.html Direct Download (1.25)]

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AATrailer.zip?download Mod Trailer]

[http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage]

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2633 Forum Thread]

===2005-10-16 - KuroTA v0.45 Released===
This is the second public release of this fairly popular mod. It all started out as a bunch of custom units in a TA installation from years gone by, but thanks to dedication it's been turned into a playable and fairly balanced mod for everyone to play on Spring. For more info at [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2514 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1646 FileUniverse].

===2005-10-15 - UberHack, SpringVersion1.3 Released===
This port of the famous balance mod for TA, done by NOiZE, has been made as good as bug free now. This mod would not have been possible without help from: zwzsg, Gnome and Kuroneko. For more info at [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2540 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1633 FileUniverse].

===2005-10-12 - Maelstroms SMD Creator===
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 Maelstroms SMD Creator] has been relesed, to help people create SMD Map files with an easy to use GUI.

===2005-10-11 - JCAI 0.20 Released===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=33275#33275 JCAI 0.20 skirmish AI] is released for Spring 0.64b1 with a modified spring exe, it is much more stable now. JCAI 0.20 is included in current release (0.65b1)

===2005-09-28 - UberHack, SpringVersion1.2 Released===
This port of the famous balance mod for TA, done by NOiZE, has been made as good as bug free now. This mod would not have been possible without help from: zwzsg, Gnome and Kuroneko. For more info at [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2364 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1552 FileUniverse].

===2005-08-20 - wiki Button Added===
As you probably already have noticed, the SY's have added a wiki button (Made by aGorm) to the Navigation bar. Hopefully, this will make people more aware of the wiki, as some have never even heard of it! More info on [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1917 this thread]. If you don't see the wiki button, empty the cache of your browser and refresh.

===2005-08-16 - JCAI Released===
Zaphod has released alpha 1 of his skirmish AI JCAI for spring,[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1920 see forum post]
TAI code has been released but doesnt work. [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1322 Get it here]

===2005-08-03 - Mods and Maps===
zwzsg made a 3.6MB mod package with: OTA balance, Evolva models, UTASP Buildpics. Install and use easy thanks to the new mod switcher introduced in Spring 0.60b1.
 - [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1843 More info and discussion]
 - [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1257 Download link]

[http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/spring/Azure%20Rampart%20-%20evnbp%20-%20Bomber.png http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/Azure%20Rampart%20-%20evnbp%20-%20Bomber.jpg-thumb.png][http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/causticscreenshot.jpg http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/causticscreenshot.jpg-thumb.png]

Spring 0.60b1 made all previous maps obsolete, but as the pictures above show, there's a steadily increasing [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=listing&ID=121 choice of new maps], either old ones converted to the new format or brand new.

Community news

2008-01-01T17:17:43Z

Nemo: /* 2007-12-24 Spring: 1944 Beta Released! */

On this page, you can post news items that will be seen in the top right section of the frontpage. You can use this to post if you have created or found something of interest to the Spring community, such as a new map, a useful tool or perhaps a new useful page in the wiki. Details on how to update this page can be found [[Community_news_editing | here]].
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===2007-12-28 Christmas Week in Pictures Part 2!===

[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/2007/springs-christmas-week-in-pictures-part-ii/ Christmas week in Picture form Part 2 over at darkstars, releases and updates galore]

===2007-12-24 Spring: 1944 Beta Released!===
<img src="http://spring1944.com/s44/images/logo.png">

[http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3916/Spring_1944_Lite_Beta_v02/ Get it HERE now!]

The Spring: 1944 Beta LITE has finally been released! It is still in preliminary Beta stages and as such still has a few kinks and quirks in it, but we just couldn't keep it away any longer! For more information, to see screenshots, or read the Play Guide, please [http://spring1944.com/s44/ Visit our Website], and [http://spring1944.com/forums/YaBB.pl drop by our ugly forums] to post any comments, suggestions, bugs, or just say hi. :)

===2007-12-21 Christmas in Spring!===
<a href=http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/tmp/cisl.jpg><img src="http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/tmp/ciss.jpg"></a> Sorry for breaking this wiki page with such a large image, but I found no other way to have the news display (almost) correctly on frontpage. Correct it once it's out of http://spring.clan-sy.com frontpage.

===2007-12-21 Christmas in Spring!===
To celebrate Christmas in Spring, all you have to do is to download and play on [http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3895/Christmas_Comet this map], by NOiZE & Rattle.

===2007-4-17 Kernel Panic 1.0 out!===
[http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3521/Kernel_Panic_15_Installer_07/ Details and download here!] The fast paced, all action no ressource, mod with its unique tron graphical style, got a new version released!

===2007-4-7 Star Wars Spring Design Competition===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=10002 Design the most important unit in the Imperial Arsenal!]

Your chance to design the Imperial Commander, and have your unit design seen by over 8,000 people!*
[* source: current SWS download count]

===2007-2-8 Expand and Exterminate v 0.173 released===
--> [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2325/Expand_and_Exterminate_v_0.173/ Info and downloads] <--

===2007-2-7 Balanced Annihilation v4.7 released===
--> [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2309/Balanced_Annihilation_4.7/ Info and downloads] <--

===2006-12-05 BOTA with cavedog and TAUIP 1.3 Released===
BOTA v1.3 with ota units inside and UIP2.1 in the mod file.
[http://www.unknown-files.net/index.php?page=browse&dlid=1997 download Mod]

===2006-12-01 Balanced Annihilation v4.2 released===
No more Weaselspam, Kbots are viable, Custom uniticons, faster gameplay, Overall better gameplay - get decent games now! --> [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8163 Info and downloadlinks] <--

===2006-11-28 XTA v8.1 Release posted===
All new and shiny XTA! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8212 here]!

===2006-11-27 NanoBlobz v0.64 Release posted===
Awesome new graphics! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8089 here]!

===2006-11-25 RAI v0.40 Released (Skirmish AI)===
[http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2108/RAI_v0.40_dll/ Download Link]

===2006-10-27 XTA - Final v8 Release posted===
All new and shiny XTA! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7806 here]!

===2006-10-20 Absolute Annihilation 2.23 posted===
Download here: [http://aaspring.tk aaspring.tk]

===2006-10-14 AAI 0.76 released===
Look here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7539

===2006-08-30 TSI 0.11 Released===
New version of new AI. Many bugfixes and improvemnts.
http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=6787

===2006-08-18 NTai XE9RC22 Released===
Lots of changes and improvements, look here:
http://www.darkstars.co.uk

===2006-07-19 AAI 0.70 Released===
Win + Linux version, look here:
http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=102040#102040

===2006-06-30 Absolute Annihilation 2.11 now available===
Download here: http://aaspring.tk

===2006-06-20 NTai XE9 RC19 Released===
Uber AI FTW!!! http://www.darkstars.co.uk

===2006-06-20 KAI v0.11 Released===
Update released fixing most crash bugs (hopefully!)

http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5500

===2006-05-18 Gundam 1.0 achieved and released!===
After over a year of work I have acomplished what I have set out to do.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=3208

===2006-06-16 Absolute Annihilation 2.0 Released===
2.0 Released, full 0.72 compatibility; Download here: http://aaspring.tk

===2006-05-18 Gundam 1.0 achieved and released!===
After over a year of work I have acomplished what I have set out to do.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=3208

===2006-05-13 NTai XE8 and NanoBlobs 0.4 Final Released===
5 new groupAI's, a powerful skirmish AI, 2 maps, and The last Nanoblobz!!!
Download here: www.darkstars.co.uk
Manual / Unit Guide here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4276
Argh/AF

===2006-05-01 Absolute Annihilation 1.46 Released===
1.46 Released. Download here: http://aaspring.tk Mod homepage here: http://ta-aa.sourceforge.net Unit Guide here: http://ta-aa.sourceforge.net/modweb

===2006-05-01 Modweb Generator v0.4 Released===
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3842 Get it here!]
This will create a set of HTML pages about your mod, units, and weapons. Check it out.

===2006-04-18 Expand and Exterminate .152 Released!===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4381&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Get it here!]
Completely original mod, not based on OTA!

===2006-04-18 OTAI 1.13===
Minor Changes and Bugfixes.
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2994 DLLs] [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2993 Source]

===2006-04-17 AAI 0.63 released===
Minor improvements but a lot of bugfixes :)
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=70404#70404 Look here].

===2006-04-16 Xect vs. Mynn v0.6 released, 100% legal===
[http://www.ta-spring.com/mods/xectvsmynn/ Get it here],
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3005&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=80 discuss it here].

===2006-04-15 XTA Pimped Edition V5.5===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=69921 Read and Grab it here!]

===2006-04-10 AAI 0.60 released===
Experimental water support, linux support and a lot more... [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4509 Look here]

===2006-04-05 FF v1.15===
New Version of Final Frontier [http://www.fileuniverse.com Here]

===2006-03-30 OTAI v1.12===
With working command buffering [http://www.fileuniverse.com Here]

===2006-03-27 XTA Pimped Edition V5===
[http://www.fileuniverse.com Grab it here].

===2006-03-26 NTai XE7.5 Skirmish AI===
[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/ Get it here]. - AF

===NanoBlobs 0.31(beta)===
Exponential game design. Updated. Smaller. Faster. Even cooler. Get it [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4276 Here]

===2006-03-06 OTAI 1.10===
Now works in 0.70, fixed nanostall somewhat. Get it [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3412 Here]

===2006-02-25 AAI 0.55===
A rather small release mainly adding support for the modified ai interface [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 get it here].

===2006-02-25 NTAI XE6 for 0.70b1 Skirmish AI===
Universal mod support, statistical unit learning, freeform buildtrees [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/index.php Get them here]. - AF

===2006-02-19 AAI 0.52===
AAI 0.52 is only a small bugfix release [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 get it here].

===2006-02-13 Absolute Annihilation 1.44===
AA 1.44 completed and uploaded.[http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].
.
[[SWTA]] [[Final_Frontier]] [[Absolute_Annihilation]]

===2006-2-19 AAI 0.52 Released===
AAI 0.52 is only a small bugfix release for AAI 0.5 - hopefully all crashes are gone now
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 click here].

===2006-2-15 NTAI XE 3 Released===
XE 3 has support map specific build data, 9 new keywords, StarWars/Gundam support, numerous fixes, and should run a lot faster ^^ [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/index.php here]. - AF

===2006-02-13 Absolute Annihilation 1.44 Released===
AA 1.44 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

===2006-2-06 OTAI 1.08 Released===
Now uses multithreading to reduce freezing!
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=55624#55624 Forum] [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2354 Download]

===2006-02-01 World Domination 5B62 Released===
This version fixes the crashes related to missing .cob-files.
Download [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2311 here].

===2006-1-31 Star Wars Spring Manual Released===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/SWTA_Manual Read the SWS Manual right now!] It contains everything you would ever want to know about SWS, including: Installation Guide, In-Depth Unit Guide as well as a Strategy & Tactics section.

===2006-1-27 OTAI 1.07 Released===
Veylon released OTAI version 1.07. Now builds Dragon's Teeth and crashes less!
Download [http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/ here].

===2006-11-19 UpSpring Tutorial Released===
Maestro R Setiawan released [http://www.fileuniverse.com a very comprehensive tutorial] to UpSpring, the application to import new models to Spring. Now you won't have any excuse to not use UV mapped S3O!

===2006-01-16 NTAI 0.29a Released===
NTAI 0.29a released, go get it here [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=50716#50716 Download]

===2006-01-16 Absolute Annihilation 1.42 Released===
AA 1.42 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AASpring142.zip?download Download] (9 mb)

===2006-01-12 AAI 0.4 Released===
AAI 0.4 now supports air units as well as construction units assisting others.
Edit: Small Bugfix Version AAI 0.42 released
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3527 AAI v0.42].

===2006-1-07 Gundam Annihilation 0.98.sd7 Released===
This is a .sd7 for your spring lobby usage. I have corrected a few of the spring specific bugs in this release. Enjoy. [http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/ Gundam annihilation homepage]

[http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen039.jpg http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen039_thumb.gif] [http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen012.jpg http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen012_thumb.gif]

===2005-12-15 AAI 0.3 Released===
AAI 0.3 includes a lot of bug fixes and placement of defence buildings. [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3195 AAI v0.3].

===2005-12-14 Absolute Annihilation 1.35 Released===
AA 1.35 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AASpring135.zip?download Download] (16 mb)

===2005-12-13 OTAI 1.03b Released===
A fixed version of OTAI 1.03 now available.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3184 Forum Thread]
[http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/OTAI_v103b.zip Download]

===2005-12-13 The Lost Legacy v1.04 Released===
The Lost Legacy Race, originally by M3G, ported to Spring by NOiZE.

This is the TA:Spring version of the masterpiece race created by the TA creation veterans M3G and Nik. Striving for perfection, they have completed an astoundishing number of 150 new units. This is by far the most expanded and carefully balanced race that has been created to this point. Explore the strategic values of the new submarine pens, defensive constructions and the many supersized monsters that let you toy with the opponent.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2860 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1967 Download]

===2005-12-07 Star Wars: Spring 1.0 Released===
The well known Star Wars TC for TA has been ported to Spring.

One of the most complete TCs that existed for TA has now been fully ported to Spring - all of the bugs that plagued the quick and dirty earlier port have been fixed. Some balancing issues that came up in Spring has also been taken care of, along with a few other minor modifications, to ensure that this modification is made specifically for the Spring engine, so that you can enjoy it as such. Furthermore, many of the uglier low-polygon units for SWTA have been remodelled for Spring, so that you can now enjoy high-poly infantry units, as well as a few other vehecular changes.

Feel free to come join us on our own chat channel (itself a good 5 years old), where you can organise games, discuss balance, and report bugs:

Server: irc.gnug.org

Channel: #SWTA

An in-depth manual, with help regarding strategies and unit descriptions can be located [http://www.planetannihilation.com/swta/readme.asp here], however, bear in mind that while much of this will be very helpful, it was originally intended for the Original Total Annihilation release, and so is not 100% accurate or reliable with regards to the Spring release. A Spring-specific manual is in the works.

SWS features around 130 units ranging from all six movies and the expanded universe for the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance. Join this galaxy spanning war today, download SWS!

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3166 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1988 Download]
[http://www.planetannihilation.com/swta/ SWTA Homepage]

===2005-12-07 The Lost Legacy v1.03 Released===
The Lost Legacy Race, originally by M3G, ported to Spring by NOiZE.

This is the TA:Spring version of the masterpiece race created by the TA creation veterans M3G and Nik. Striving for perfection, they have completed an astoundishing number of 150 new units. This is by far the most expanded and carefully balanced race that has been created to this point. Explore the strategic values of the new submarine pens, defensive constructions and the many supersized monsters that let you toy with the opponent.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2860 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1967 Download]

===2005-12-05 NTAI 0.28.10+ installer FIXED)===
Counter attacking, and numrous fixes, modifications. All who've downlaoded it redownload as I made a terrible mistake copying the wrong files over. - Alantai

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1950 Download Installer]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

===2005-12-01 NTAI 0.28Beta 7 Released===
Working Attack code, vastly improved building, Xect, Rhyoss, Mynn, TLL, XTA and AA support. - Alantai

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1909 Download]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

===2005-12-01 OTAI for 0.67 Released===
Veylons latest installment of OTAI, with a slew of improovements.
[http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/OTAI_v102.zip Downlaod]

===2005-11-11 Cursor groupAI Released===
Show Allies what untis you have selected and where your mouse cursor is.

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1873 Link]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

(This is a new version from beta 6.5 released yesterday)

===2005-11-12 NTAI 028BETA 7.1 Released===
Full ARM + TLL support, and improved attacking.

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1887 Linky]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showimage&ID=1755 Screenshot]

(This is a new version from beta 6.5 released yesterday)

===2005-11-12 - NTAI 0.27 Released===
Water map support, krogoths, vehicles, aircraft, and more!
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2829 Details]
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2827 Screenshots]

===2005-10-29 - NTAI 0.25 Released===
The latest version of NTAI released today with many new abilities, such as a greatly improved attack system, and the ability to scout.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2687 Forum Thread]

===2005-10-20 - Absolute Annihilation: Spring Released===
The highly popular OTA mod, Absolute Annihilation, has now been fully converted for compatibility with Spring. Unlike the original Spring version released some months ago, the new version is fully compatible with the mod switching system. It also features many visual and strategic enhancements only possible in Spring, and uses the latest version of the AA dataset, 6.0.

Already a new version is available, 1.25, which corrects several major bugs.

[http://files.filefront.com/AASpring125zip/;4417183;;/fileinfo.html Direct Download (1.25)]

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AATrailer.zip?download Mod Trailer]

[http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage]

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2633 Forum Thread]

===2005-10-16 - KuroTA v0.45 Released===
This is the second public release of this fairly popular mod. It all started out as a bunch of custom units in a TA installation from years gone by, but thanks to dedication it's been turned into a playable and fairly balanced mod for everyone to play on Spring. For more info at [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2514 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1646 FileUniverse].

===2005-10-15 - UberHack, SpringVersion1.3 Released===
This port of the famous balance mod for TA, done by NOiZE, has been made as good as bug free now. This mod would not have been possible without help from: zwzsg, Gnome and Kuroneko. For more info at [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2540 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1633 FileUniverse].

===2005-10-12 - Maelstroms SMD Creator===
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 Maelstroms SMD Creator] has been relesed, to help people create SMD Map files with an easy to use GUI.

===2005-10-11 - JCAI 0.20 Released===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=33275#33275 JCAI 0.20 skirmish AI] is released for Spring 0.64b1 with a modified spring exe, it is much more stable now. JCAI 0.20 is included in current release (0.65b1)

===2005-09-28 - UberHack, SpringVersion1.2 Released===
This port of the famous balance mod for TA, done by NOiZE, has been made as good as bug free now. This mod would not have been possible without help from: zwzsg, Gnome and Kuroneko. For more info at [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2364 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1552 FileUniverse].

===2005-08-20 - wiki Button Added===
As you probably already have noticed, the SY's have added a wiki button (Made by aGorm) to the Navigation bar. Hopefully, this will make people more aware of the wiki, as some have never even heard of it! More info on [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1917 this thread]. If you don't see the wiki button, empty the cache of your browser and refresh.

===2005-08-16 - JCAI Released===
Zaphod has released alpha 1 of his skirmish AI JCAI for spring,[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1920 see forum post]
TAI code has been released but doesnt work. [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1322 Get it here]

===2005-08-03 - Mods and Maps===
zwzsg made a 3.6MB mod package with: OTA balance, Evolva models, UTASP Buildpics. Install and use easy thanks to the new mod switcher introduced in Spring 0.60b1.
 - [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1843 More info and discussion]
 - [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1257 Download link]

[http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/spring/Azure%20Rampart%20-%20evnbp%20-%20Bomber.png http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/Azure%20Rampart%20-%20evnbp%20-%20Bomber.jpg-thumb.png][http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/causticscreenshot.jpg http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/causticscreenshot.jpg-thumb.png]

Spring 0.60b1 made all previous maps obsolete, but as the pictures above show, there's a steadily increasing [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=listing&ID=121 choice of new maps], either old ones converted to the new format or brand new.

Community news

2007-12-28T01:16:13Z

Nemo: /* 2007-12-24 Spring: 1944 Beta Released! */

On this page, you can post news items that will be seen in the top right section of the frontpage. You can use this to post if you have created or found something of interest to the Spring community, such as a new map, a useful tool or perhaps a new useful page in the wiki. Details on how to update this page can be found [[Community_news_editing | here]].
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===2007-12-28 Christmas Week in Pictures Part 2!===

[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/2007/springs-christmas-week-in-pictures-part-ii/ Christmas week in Picture form Part 2 over at darkstars, releases and updates galore]

===2007-12-24 Spring: 1944 Beta Released!===
<img src="http://spring1944.com/s44/images/logo.png">

[http://public.zjt3.com/spring/1944/S44LiteRelease.sdz Get it HERE now!]

The Spring: 1944 Beta LITE has finally been released! It is still in preliminary Beta stages and as such still has a few kinks and quirks in it, but we just couldn't keep it away any longer! For more information, to see screenshots, or read the Play Guide, please [http://spring1944.com/s44/ Visit our Website], and [http://spring1944.com/forums/YaBB.pl drop by our ugly forums] to post any comments, suggestions, bugs, or just say hi. :)

===2007-12-21 Christmas in Spring!===
<a href=http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/tmp/cisl.jpg><img src="http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/tmp/ciss.jpg"></a> Sorry for breaking this wiki page with such a large image, but I found no other way to have the news display (almost) correctly on frontpage. Correct it once it's out of http://spring.clan-sy.com frontpage.

===2007-12-21 Christmas in Spring!===
To celebrate Christmas in Spring, all you have to do is to download and play on [http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3895/Christmas_Comet this map], by NOiZE & Rattle.

===2007-4-17 Kernel Panic 1.0 out!===
[http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3521/Kernel_Panic_15_Installer_07/ Details and download here!] The fast paced, all action no ressource, mod with its unique tron graphical style, got a new version released!

===2007-4-7 Star Wars Spring Design Competition===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=10002 Design the most important unit in the Imperial Arsenal!]

Your chance to design the Imperial Commander, and have your unit design seen by over 8,000 people!*
[* source: current SWS download count]

===2007-2-8 Expand and Exterminate v 0.173 released===
--> [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2325/Expand_and_Exterminate_v_0.173/ Info and downloads] <--

===2007-2-7 Balanced Annihilation v4.7 released===
--> [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2309/Balanced_Annihilation_4.7/ Info and downloads] <--

===2006-12-05 BOTA with cavedog and TAUIP 1.3 Released===
BOTA v1.3 with ota units inside and UIP2.1 in the mod file.
[http://www.unknown-files.net/index.php?page=browse&dlid=1997 download Mod]

===2006-12-01 Balanced Annihilation v4.2 released===
No more Weaselspam, Kbots are viable, Custom uniticons, faster gameplay, Overall better gameplay - get decent games now! --> [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8163 Info and downloadlinks] <--

===2006-11-28 XTA v8.1 Release posted===
All new and shiny XTA! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8212 here]!

===2006-11-27 NanoBlobz v0.64 Release posted===
Awesome new graphics! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8089 here]!

===2006-11-25 RAI v0.40 Released (Skirmish AI)===
[http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2108/RAI_v0.40_dll/ Download Link]

===2006-10-27 XTA - Final v8 Release posted===
All new and shiny XTA! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7806 here]!

===2006-10-20 Absolute Annihilation 2.23 posted===
Download here: [http://aaspring.tk aaspring.tk]

===2006-10-14 AAI 0.76 released===
Look here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7539

===2006-08-30 TSI 0.11 Released===
New version of new AI. Many bugfixes and improvemnts.
http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=6787

===2006-08-18 NTai XE9RC22 Released===
Lots of changes and improvements, look here:
http://www.darkstars.co.uk

===2006-07-19 AAI 0.70 Released===
Win + Linux version, look here:
http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=102040#102040

===2006-06-30 Absolute Annihilation 2.11 now available===
Download here: http://aaspring.tk

===2006-06-20 NTai XE9 RC19 Released===
Uber AI FTW!!! http://www.darkstars.co.uk

===2006-06-20 KAI v0.11 Released===
Update released fixing most crash bugs (hopefully!)

http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5500

===2006-05-18 Gundam 1.0 achieved and released!===
After over a year of work I have acomplished what I have set out to do.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=3208

===2006-06-16 Absolute Annihilation 2.0 Released===
2.0 Released, full 0.72 compatibility; Download here: http://aaspring.tk

===2006-05-18 Gundam 1.0 achieved and released!===
After over a year of work I have acomplished what I have set out to do.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=3208

===2006-05-13 NTai XE8 and NanoBlobs 0.4 Final Released===
5 new groupAI's, a powerful skirmish AI, 2 maps, and The last Nanoblobz!!!
Download here: www.darkstars.co.uk
Manual / Unit Guide here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4276
Argh/AF

===2006-05-01 Absolute Annihilation 1.46 Released===
1.46 Released. Download here: http://aaspring.tk Mod homepage here: http://ta-aa.sourceforge.net Unit Guide here: http://ta-aa.sourceforge.net/modweb

===2006-05-01 Modweb Generator v0.4 Released===
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3842 Get it here!]
This will create a set of HTML pages about your mod, units, and weapons. Check it out.

===2006-04-18 Expand and Exterminate .152 Released!===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4381&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Get it here!]
Completely original mod, not based on OTA!

===2006-04-18 OTAI 1.13===
Minor Changes and Bugfixes.
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2994 DLLs] [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2993 Source]

===2006-04-17 AAI 0.63 released===
Minor improvements but a lot of bugfixes :)
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=70404#70404 Look here].

===2006-04-16 Xect vs. Mynn v0.6 released, 100% legal===
[http://www.ta-spring.com/mods/xectvsmynn/ Get it here],
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3005&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=80 discuss it here].

===2006-04-15 XTA Pimped Edition V5.5===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=69921 Read and Grab it here!]

===2006-04-10 AAI 0.60 released===
Experimental water support, linux support and a lot more... [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4509 Look here]

===2006-04-05 FF v1.15===
New Version of Final Frontier [http://www.fileuniverse.com Here]

===2006-03-30 OTAI v1.12===
With working command buffering [http://www.fileuniverse.com Here]

===2006-03-27 XTA Pimped Edition V5===
[http://www.fileuniverse.com Grab it here].

===2006-03-26 NTai XE7.5 Skirmish AI===
[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/ Get it here]. - AF

===NanoBlobs 0.31(beta)===
Exponential game design. Updated. Smaller. Faster. Even cooler. Get it [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4276 Here]

===2006-03-06 OTAI 1.10===
Now works in 0.70, fixed nanostall somewhat. Get it [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3412 Here]

===2006-02-25 AAI 0.55===
A rather small release mainly adding support for the modified ai interface [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 get it here].

===2006-02-25 NTAI XE6 for 0.70b1 Skirmish AI===
Universal mod support, statistical unit learning, freeform buildtrees [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/index.php Get them here]. - AF

===2006-02-19 AAI 0.52===
AAI 0.52 is only a small bugfix release [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 get it here].

===2006-02-13 Absolute Annihilation 1.44===
AA 1.44 completed and uploaded.[http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].
.
[[SWTA]] [[Final_Frontier]] [[Absolute_Annihilation]]

===2006-2-19 AAI 0.52 Released===
AAI 0.52 is only a small bugfix release for AAI 0.5 - hopefully all crashes are gone now
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 click here].

===2006-2-15 NTAI XE 3 Released===
XE 3 has support map specific build data, 9 new keywords, StarWars/Gundam support, numerous fixes, and should run a lot faster ^^ [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/index.php here]. - AF

===2006-02-13 Absolute Annihilation 1.44 Released===
AA 1.44 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

===2006-2-06 OTAI 1.08 Released===
Now uses multithreading to reduce freezing!
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=55624#55624 Forum] [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2354 Download]

===2006-02-01 World Domination 5B62 Released===
This version fixes the crashes related to missing .cob-files.
Download [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2311 here].

===2006-1-31 Star Wars Spring Manual Released===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/SWTA_Manual Read the SWS Manual right now!] It contains everything you would ever want to know about SWS, including: Installation Guide, In-Depth Unit Guide as well as a Strategy & Tactics section.

===2006-1-27 OTAI 1.07 Released===
Veylon released OTAI version 1.07. Now builds Dragon's Teeth and crashes less!
Download [http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/ here].

===2006-11-19 UpSpring Tutorial Released===
Maestro R Setiawan released [http://www.fileuniverse.com a very comprehensive tutorial] to UpSpring, the application to import new models to Spring. Now you won't have any excuse to not use UV mapped S3O!

===2006-01-16 NTAI 0.29a Released===
NTAI 0.29a released, go get it here [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=50716#50716 Download]

===2006-01-16 Absolute Annihilation 1.42 Released===
AA 1.42 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AASpring142.zip?download Download] (9 mb)

===2006-01-12 AAI 0.4 Released===
AAI 0.4 now supports air units as well as construction units assisting others.
Edit: Small Bugfix Version AAI 0.42 released
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3527 AAI v0.42].

===2006-1-07 Gundam Annihilation 0.98.sd7 Released===
This is a .sd7 for your spring lobby usage. I have corrected a few of the spring specific bugs in this release. Enjoy. [http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/ Gundam annihilation homepage]

[http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen039.jpg http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen039_thumb.gif] [http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen012.jpg http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen012_thumb.gif]

===2005-12-15 AAI 0.3 Released===
AAI 0.3 includes a lot of bug fixes and placement of defence buildings. [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3195 AAI v0.3].

===2005-12-14 Absolute Annihilation 1.35 Released===
AA 1.35 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AASpring135.zip?download Download] (16 mb)

===2005-12-13 OTAI 1.03b Released===
A fixed version of OTAI 1.03 now available.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3184 Forum Thread]
[http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/OTAI_v103b.zip Download]

===2005-12-13 The Lost Legacy v1.04 Released===
The Lost Legacy Race, originally by M3G, ported to Spring by NOiZE.

This is the TA:Spring version of the masterpiece race created by the TA creation veterans M3G and Nik. Striving for perfection, they have completed an astoundishing number of 150 new units. This is by far the most expanded and carefully balanced race that has been created to this point. Explore the strategic values of the new submarine pens, defensive constructions and the many supersized monsters that let you toy with the opponent.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2860 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1967 Download]

===2005-12-07 Star Wars: Spring 1.0 Released===
The well known Star Wars TC for TA has been ported to Spring.

One of the most complete TCs that existed for TA has now been fully ported to Spring - all of the bugs that plagued the quick and dirty earlier port have been fixed. Some balancing issues that came up in Spring has also been taken care of, along with a few other minor modifications, to ensure that this modification is made specifically for the Spring engine, so that you can enjoy it as such. Furthermore, many of the uglier low-polygon units for SWTA have been remodelled for Spring, so that you can now enjoy high-poly infantry units, as well as a few other vehecular changes.

Feel free to come join us on our own chat channel (itself a good 5 years old), where you can organise games, discuss balance, and report bugs:

Server: irc.gnug.org

Channel: #SWTA

An in-depth manual, with help regarding strategies and unit descriptions can be located [http://www.planetannihilation.com/swta/readme.asp here], however, bear in mind that while much of this will be very helpful, it was originally intended for the Original Total Annihilation release, and so is not 100% accurate or reliable with regards to the Spring release. A Spring-specific manual is in the works.

SWS features around 130 units ranging from all six movies and the expanded universe for the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance. Join this galaxy spanning war today, download SWS!

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3166 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1988 Download]
[http://www.planetannihilation.com/swta/ SWTA Homepage]

===2005-12-07 The Lost Legacy v1.03 Released===
The Lost Legacy Race, originally by M3G, ported to Spring by NOiZE.

This is the TA:Spring version of the masterpiece race created by the TA creation veterans M3G and Nik. Striving for perfection, they have completed an astoundishing number of 150 new units. This is by far the most expanded and carefully balanced race that has been created to this point. Explore the strategic values of the new submarine pens, defensive constructions and the many supersized monsters that let you toy with the opponent.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2860 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1967 Download]

===2005-12-05 NTAI 0.28.10+ installer FIXED)===
Counter attacking, and numrous fixes, modifications. All who've downlaoded it redownload as I made a terrible mistake copying the wrong files over. - Alantai

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1950 Download Installer]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

===2005-12-01 NTAI 0.28Beta 7 Released===
Working Attack code, vastly improved building, Xect, Rhyoss, Mynn, TLL, XTA and AA support. - Alantai

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1909 Download]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

===2005-12-01 OTAI for 0.67 Released===
Veylons latest installment of OTAI, with a slew of improovements.
[http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/OTAI_v102.zip Downlaod]

===2005-11-11 Cursor groupAI Released===
Show Allies what untis you have selected and where your mouse cursor is.

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1873 Link]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

(This is a new version from beta 6.5 released yesterday)

===2005-11-12 NTAI 028BETA 7.1 Released===
Full ARM + TLL support, and improved attacking.

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1887 Linky]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showimage&ID=1755 Screenshot]

(This is a new version from beta 6.5 released yesterday)

===2005-11-12 - NTAI 0.27 Released===
Water map support, krogoths, vehicles, aircraft, and more!
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2829 Details]
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2827 Screenshots]

===2005-10-29 - NTAI 0.25 Released===
The latest version of NTAI released today with many new abilities, such as a greatly improved attack system, and the ability to scout.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2687 Forum Thread]

===2005-10-20 - Absolute Annihilation: Spring Released===
The highly popular OTA mod, Absolute Annihilation, has now been fully converted for compatibility with Spring. Unlike the original Spring version released some months ago, the new version is fully compatible with the mod switching system. It also features many visual and strategic enhancements only possible in Spring, and uses the latest version of the AA dataset, 6.0.

Already a new version is available, 1.25, which corrects several major bugs.

[http://files.filefront.com/AASpring125zip/;4417183;;/fileinfo.html Direct Download (1.25)]

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AATrailer.zip?download Mod Trailer]

[http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage]

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2633 Forum Thread]

===2005-10-16 - KuroTA v0.45 Released===
This is the second public release of this fairly popular mod. It all started out as a bunch of custom units in a TA installation from years gone by, but thanks to dedication it's been turned into a playable and fairly balanced mod for everyone to play on Spring. For more info at [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2514 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1646 FileUniverse].

===2005-10-15 - UberHack, SpringVersion1.3 Released===
This port of the famous balance mod for TA, done by NOiZE, has been made as good as bug free now. This mod would not have been possible without help from: zwzsg, Gnome and Kuroneko. For more info at [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2540 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1633 FileUniverse].

===2005-10-12 - Maelstroms SMD Creator===
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 Maelstroms SMD Creator] has been relesed, to help people create SMD Map files with an easy to use GUI.

===2005-10-11 - JCAI 0.20 Released===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=33275#33275 JCAI 0.20 skirmish AI] is released for Spring 0.64b1 with a modified spring exe, it is much more stable now. JCAI 0.20 is included in current release (0.65b1)

===2005-09-28 - UberHack, SpringVersion1.2 Released===
This port of the famous balance mod for TA, done by NOiZE, has been made as good as bug free now. This mod would not have been possible without help from: zwzsg, Gnome and Kuroneko. For more info at [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2364 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1552 FileUniverse].

===2005-08-20 - wiki Button Added===
As you probably already have noticed, the SY's have added a wiki button (Made by aGorm) to the Navigation bar. Hopefully, this will make people more aware of the wiki, as some have never even heard of it! More info on [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1917 this thread]. If you don't see the wiki button, empty the cache of your browser and refresh.

===2005-08-16 - JCAI Released===
Zaphod has released alpha 1 of his skirmish AI JCAI for spring,[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1920 see forum post]
TAI code has been released but doesnt work. [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1322 Get it here]

===2005-08-03 - Mods and Maps===
zwzsg made a 3.6MB mod package with: OTA balance, Evolva models, UTASP Buildpics. Install and use easy thanks to the new mod switcher introduced in Spring 0.60b1.
 - [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1843 More info and discussion]
 - [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1257 Download link]

[http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/spring/Azure%20Rampart%20-%20evnbp%20-%20Bomber.png http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/Azure%20Rampart%20-%20evnbp%20-%20Bomber.jpg-thumb.png][http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/causticscreenshot.jpg http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/causticscreenshot.jpg-thumb.png]

Spring 0.60b1 made all previous maps obsolete, but as the pictures above show, there's a steadily increasing [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=listing&ID=121 choice of new maps], either old ones converted to the new format or brand new.

Community news

2007-12-28T01:09:58Z

Nemo: /* 2007-12-24 Spring: 1944 Beta Released! */

On this page, you can post news items that will be seen in the top right section of the frontpage. You can use this to post if you have created or found something of interest to the Spring community, such as a new map, a useful tool or perhaps a new useful page in the wiki. Details on how to update this page can be found [[Community_news_editing | here]].
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===2007-12-24 Spring: 1944 Beta Released!===
<img src="http://spring1944.com/s44/images/logo.png">

[http://public.zjt3.com/public/spring/1944/S44LiteRelease.sdz Get it HERE now!]

The Spring: 1944 Beta LITE has finally been released! It is still in preliminary Beta stages and as such still has a few kinks and quirks in it, but we just couldn't keep it away any longer! For more information, to see screenshots, or read the Play Guide, please [http://spring1944.com/s44/ Visit our Website], and [http://spring1944.com/forums/YaBB.pl drop by our ugly forums] to post any comments, suggestions, bugs, or just say hi. :)

===2007-12-21 Christmas in Spring!===
<a href=http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/tmp/cisl.jpg><img src="http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/tmp/ciss.jpg"></a> Sorry for breaking this wiki page with such a large image, but I found no other way to have the news display (almost) correctly on frontpage. Correct it once it's out of http://spring.clan-sy.com frontpage.

===2007-12-21 Christmas in Spring!===
To celebrate Christmas in Spring, all you have to do is to download and play on [http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3895/Christmas_Comet this map], by NOiZE & Rattle.

===2007-4-17 Kernel Panic 1.0 out!===
[http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3521/Kernel_Panic_15_Installer_07/ Details and download here!] The fast paced, all action no ressource, mod with its unique tron graphical style, got a new version released!

===2007-4-7 Star Wars Spring Design Competition===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=10002 Design the most important unit in the Imperial Arsenal!]

Your chance to design the Imperial Commander, and have your unit design seen by over 8,000 people!*
[* source: current SWS download count]

===2007-2-8 Expand and Exterminate v 0.173 released===
--> [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2325/Expand_and_Exterminate_v_0.173/ Info and downloads] <--

===2007-2-7 Balanced Annihilation v4.7 released===
--> [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2309/Balanced_Annihilation_4.7/ Info and downloads] <--

===2006-12-05 BOTA with cavedog and TAUIP 1.3 Released===
BOTA v1.3 with ota units inside and UIP2.1 in the mod file.
[http://www.unknown-files.net/index.php?page=browse&dlid=1997 download Mod]

===2006-12-01 Balanced Annihilation v4.2 released===
No more Weaselspam, Kbots are viable, Custom uniticons, faster gameplay, Overall better gameplay - get decent games now! --> [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8163 Info and downloadlinks] <--

===2006-11-28 XTA v8.1 Release posted===
All new and shiny XTA! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8212 here]!

===2006-11-27 NanoBlobz v0.64 Release posted===
Awesome new graphics! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8089 here]!

===2006-11-25 RAI v0.40 Released (Skirmish AI)===
[http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2108/RAI_v0.40_dll/ Download Link]

===2006-10-27 XTA - Final v8 Release posted===
All new and shiny XTA! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7806 here]!

===2006-10-20 Absolute Annihilation 2.23 posted===
Download here: [http://aaspring.tk aaspring.tk]

===2006-10-14 AAI 0.76 released===
Look here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7539

===2006-08-30 TSI 0.11 Released===
New version of new AI. Many bugfixes and improvemnts.
http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=6787

===2006-08-18 NTai XE9RC22 Released===
Lots of changes and improvements, look here:
http://www.darkstars.co.uk

===2006-07-19 AAI 0.70 Released===
Win + Linux version, look here:
http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=102040#102040

===2006-06-30 Absolute Annihilation 2.11 now available===
Download here: http://aaspring.tk

===2006-06-20 NTai XE9 RC19 Released===
Uber AI FTW!!! http://www.darkstars.co.uk

===2006-06-20 KAI v0.11 Released===
Update released fixing most crash bugs (hopefully!)

http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5500

===2006-05-18 Gundam 1.0 achieved and released!===
After over a year of work I have acomplished what I have set out to do.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=3208

===2006-06-16 Absolute Annihilation 2.0 Released===
2.0 Released, full 0.72 compatibility; Download here: http://aaspring.tk

===2006-05-18 Gundam 1.0 achieved and released!===
After over a year of work I have acomplished what I have set out to do.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=3208

===2006-05-13 NTai XE8 and NanoBlobs 0.4 Final Released===
5 new groupAI's, a powerful skirmish AI, 2 maps, and The last Nanoblobz!!!
Download here: www.darkstars.co.uk
Manual / Unit Guide here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4276
Argh/AF

===2006-05-01 Absolute Annihilation 1.46 Released===
1.46 Released. Download here: http://aaspring.tk Mod homepage here: http://ta-aa.sourceforge.net Unit Guide here: http://ta-aa.sourceforge.net/modweb

===2006-05-01 Modweb Generator v0.4 Released===
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3842 Get it here!]
This will create a set of HTML pages about your mod, units, and weapons. Check it out.

===2006-04-18 Expand and Exterminate .152 Released!===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4381&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Get it here!]
Completely original mod, not based on OTA!

===2006-04-18 OTAI 1.13===
Minor Changes and Bugfixes.
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2994 DLLs] [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2993 Source]

===2006-04-17 AAI 0.63 released===
Minor improvements but a lot of bugfixes :)
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=70404#70404 Look here].

===2006-04-16 Xect vs. Mynn v0.6 released, 100% legal===
[http://www.ta-spring.com/mods/xectvsmynn/ Get it here],
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3005&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=80 discuss it here].

===2006-04-15 XTA Pimped Edition V5.5===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=69921 Read and Grab it here!]

===2006-04-10 AAI 0.60 released===
Experimental water support, linux support and a lot more... [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4509 Look here]

===2006-04-05 FF v1.15===
New Version of Final Frontier [http://www.fileuniverse.com Here]

===2006-03-30 OTAI v1.12===
With working command buffering [http://www.fileuniverse.com Here]

===2006-03-27 XTA Pimped Edition V5===
[http://www.fileuniverse.com Grab it here].

===2006-03-26 NTai XE7.5 Skirmish AI===
[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/ Get it here]. - AF

===NanoBlobs 0.31(beta)===
Exponential game design. Updated. Smaller. Faster. Even cooler. Get it [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4276 Here]

===2006-03-06 OTAI 1.10===
Now works in 0.70, fixed nanostall somewhat. Get it [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3412 Here]

===2006-02-25 AAI 0.55===
A rather small release mainly adding support for the modified ai interface [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 get it here].

===2006-02-25 NTAI XE6 for 0.70b1 Skirmish AI===
Universal mod support, statistical unit learning, freeform buildtrees [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/index.php Get them here]. - AF

===2006-02-19 AAI 0.52===
AAI 0.52 is only a small bugfix release [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 get it here].

===2006-02-13 Absolute Annihilation 1.44===
AA 1.44 completed and uploaded.[http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].
.
[[SWTA]] [[Final_Frontier]] [[Absolute_Annihilation]]

===2006-2-19 AAI 0.52 Released===
AAI 0.52 is only a small bugfix release for AAI 0.5 - hopefully all crashes are gone now
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 click here].

===2006-2-15 NTAI XE 3 Released===
XE 3 has support map specific build data, 9 new keywords, StarWars/Gundam support, numerous fixes, and should run a lot faster ^^ [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/index.php here]. - AF

===2006-02-13 Absolute Annihilation 1.44 Released===
AA 1.44 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

===2006-2-06 OTAI 1.08 Released===
Now uses multithreading to reduce freezing!
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=55624#55624 Forum] [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2354 Download]

===2006-02-01 World Domination 5B62 Released===
This version fixes the crashes related to missing .cob-files.
Download [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2311 here].

===2006-1-31 Star Wars Spring Manual Released===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/SWTA_Manual Read the SWS Manual right now!] It contains everything you would ever want to know about SWS, including: Installation Guide, In-Depth Unit Guide as well as a Strategy & Tactics section.

===2006-1-27 OTAI 1.07 Released===
Veylon released OTAI version 1.07. Now builds Dragon's Teeth and crashes less!
Download [http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/ here].

===2006-11-19 UpSpring Tutorial Released===
Maestro R Setiawan released [http://www.fileuniverse.com a very comprehensive tutorial] to UpSpring, the application to import new models to Spring. Now you won't have any excuse to not use UV mapped S3O!

===2006-01-16 NTAI 0.29a Released===
NTAI 0.29a released, go get it here [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=50716#50716 Download]

===2006-01-16 Absolute Annihilation 1.42 Released===
AA 1.42 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AASpring142.zip?download Download] (9 mb)

===2006-01-12 AAI 0.4 Released===
AAI 0.4 now supports air units as well as construction units assisting others.
Edit: Small Bugfix Version AAI 0.42 released
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3527 AAI v0.42].

===2006-1-07 Gundam Annihilation 0.98.sd7 Released===
This is a .sd7 for your spring lobby usage. I have corrected a few of the spring specific bugs in this release. Enjoy. [http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/ Gundam annihilation homepage]

[http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen039.jpg http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen039_thumb.gif] [http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen012.jpg http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen012_thumb.gif]

===2005-12-15 AAI 0.3 Released===
AAI 0.3 includes a lot of bug fixes and placement of defence buildings. [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3195 AAI v0.3].

===2005-12-14 Absolute Annihilation 1.35 Released===
AA 1.35 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AASpring135.zip?download Download] (16 mb)

===2005-12-13 OTAI 1.03b Released===
A fixed version of OTAI 1.03 now available.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3184 Forum Thread]
[http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/OTAI_v103b.zip Download]

===2005-12-13 The Lost Legacy v1.04 Released===
The Lost Legacy Race, originally by M3G, ported to Spring by NOiZE.

This is the TA:Spring version of the masterpiece race created by the TA creation veterans M3G and Nik. Striving for perfection, they have completed an astoundishing number of 150 new units. This is by far the most expanded and carefully balanced race that has been created to this point. Explore the strategic values of the new submarine pens, defensive constructions and the many supersized monsters that let you toy with the opponent.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2860 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1967 Download]

===2005-12-07 Star Wars: Spring 1.0 Released===
The well known Star Wars TC for TA has been ported to Spring.

One of the most complete TCs that existed for TA has now been fully ported to Spring - all of the bugs that plagued the quick and dirty earlier port have been fixed. Some balancing issues that came up in Spring has also been taken care of, along with a few other minor modifications, to ensure that this modification is made specifically for the Spring engine, so that you can enjoy it as such. Furthermore, many of the uglier low-polygon units for SWTA have been remodelled for Spring, so that you can now enjoy high-poly infantry units, as well as a few other vehecular changes.

Feel free to come join us on our own chat channel (itself a good 5 years old), where you can organise games, discuss balance, and report bugs:

Server: irc.gnug.org

Channel: #SWTA

An in-depth manual, with help regarding strategies and unit descriptions can be located [http://www.planetannihilation.com/swta/readme.asp here], however, bear in mind that while much of this will be very helpful, it was originally intended for the Original Total Annihilation release, and so is not 100% accurate or reliable with regards to the Spring release. A Spring-specific manual is in the works.

SWS features around 130 units ranging from all six movies and the expanded universe for the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance. Join this galaxy spanning war today, download SWS!

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3166 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1988 Download]
[http://www.planetannihilation.com/swta/ SWTA Homepage]

===2005-12-07 The Lost Legacy v1.03 Released===
The Lost Legacy Race, originally by M3G, ported to Spring by NOiZE.

This is the TA:Spring version of the masterpiece race created by the TA creation veterans M3G and Nik. Striving for perfection, they have completed an astoundishing number of 150 new units. This is by far the most expanded and carefully balanced race that has been created to this point. Explore the strategic values of the new submarine pens, defensive constructions and the many supersized monsters that let you toy with the opponent.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2860 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1967 Download]

===2005-12-05 NTAI 0.28.10+ installer FIXED)===
Counter attacking, and numrous fixes, modifications. All who've downlaoded it redownload as I made a terrible mistake copying the wrong files over. - Alantai

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1950 Download Installer]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

===2005-12-01 NTAI 0.28Beta 7 Released===
Working Attack code, vastly improved building, Xect, Rhyoss, Mynn, TLL, XTA and AA support. - Alantai

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1909 Download]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

===2005-12-01 OTAI for 0.67 Released===
Veylons latest installment of OTAI, with a slew of improovements.
[http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/OTAI_v102.zip Downlaod]

===2005-11-11 Cursor groupAI Released===
Show Allies what untis you have selected and where your mouse cursor is.

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1873 Link]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

(This is a new version from beta 6.5 released yesterday)

===2005-11-12 NTAI 028BETA 7.1 Released===
Full ARM + TLL support, and improved attacking.

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1887 Linky]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showimage&ID=1755 Screenshot]

(This is a new version from beta 6.5 released yesterday)

===2005-11-12 - NTAI 0.27 Released===
Water map support, krogoths, vehicles, aircraft, and more!
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2829 Details]
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2827 Screenshots]

===2005-10-29 - NTAI 0.25 Released===
The latest version of NTAI released today with many new abilities, such as a greatly improved attack system, and the ability to scout.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2687 Forum Thread]

===2005-10-20 - Absolute Annihilation: Spring Released===
The highly popular OTA mod, Absolute Annihilation, has now been fully converted for compatibility with Spring. Unlike the original Spring version released some months ago, the new version is fully compatible with the mod switching system. It also features many visual and strategic enhancements only possible in Spring, and uses the latest version of the AA dataset, 6.0.

Already a new version is available, 1.25, which corrects several major bugs.

[http://files.filefront.com/AASpring125zip/;4417183;;/fileinfo.html Direct Download (1.25)]

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AATrailer.zip?download Mod Trailer]

[http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage]

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2633 Forum Thread]

===2005-10-16 - KuroTA v0.45 Released===
This is the second public release of this fairly popular mod. It all started out as a bunch of custom units in a TA installation from years gone by, but thanks to dedication it's been turned into a playable and fairly balanced mod for everyone to play on Spring. For more info at [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2514 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1646 FileUniverse].

===2005-10-15 - UberHack, SpringVersion1.3 Released===
This port of the famous balance mod for TA, done by NOiZE, has been made as good as bug free now. This mod would not have been possible without help from: zwzsg, Gnome and Kuroneko. For more info at [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2540 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1633 FileUniverse].

===2005-10-12 - Maelstroms SMD Creator===
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 Maelstroms SMD Creator] has been relesed, to help people create SMD Map files with an easy to use GUI.

===2005-10-11 - JCAI 0.20 Released===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=33275#33275 JCAI 0.20 skirmish AI] is released for Spring 0.64b1 with a modified spring exe, it is much more stable now. JCAI 0.20 is included in current release (0.65b1)

===2005-09-28 - UberHack, SpringVersion1.2 Released===
This port of the famous balance mod for TA, done by NOiZE, has been made as good as bug free now. This mod would not have been possible without help from: zwzsg, Gnome and Kuroneko. For more info at [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2364 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1552 FileUniverse].

===2005-08-20 - wiki Button Added===
As you probably already have noticed, the SY's have added a wiki button (Made by aGorm) to the Navigation bar. Hopefully, this will make people more aware of the wiki, as some have never even heard of it! More info on [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1917 this thread]. If you don't see the wiki button, empty the cache of your browser and refresh.

===2005-08-16 - JCAI Released===
Zaphod has released alpha 1 of his skirmish AI JCAI for spring,[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1920 see forum post]
TAI code has been released but doesnt work. [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1322 Get it here]

===2005-08-03 - Mods and Maps===
zwzsg made a 3.6MB mod package with: OTA balance, Evolva models, UTASP Buildpics. Install and use easy thanks to the new mod switcher introduced in Spring 0.60b1.
 - [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1843 More info and discussion]
 - [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1257 Download link]

[http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/spring/Azure%20Rampart%20-%20evnbp%20-%20Bomber.png http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/Azure%20Rampart%20-%20evnbp%20-%20Bomber.jpg-thumb.png][http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/causticscreenshot.jpg http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/causticscreenshot.jpg-thumb.png]

Spring 0.60b1 made all previous maps obsolete, but as the pictures above show, there's a steadily increasing [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=listing&ID=121 choice of new maps], either old ones converted to the new format or brand new.

Community news

2007-12-27T22:09:08Z

Nemo: /* 2007-12-24 Spring: 1944 Beta Released! */

On this page, you can post news items that will be seen in the top right section of the frontpage. You can use this to post if you have created or found something of interest to the Spring community, such as a new map, a useful tool or perhaps a new useful page in the wiki. Details on how to update this page can be found [[Community_news_editing | here]].
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===2007-12-24 Spring: 1944 Beta Released!===
<img src="http://spring1944.com/s44/images/logo.png">

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=5206 Get it HERE now!]

The Spring: 1944 Beta LITE has finally been released! It is still in preliminary Beta stages and as such still has a few kinks and quirks in it, but we just couldn't keep it away any longer! For more information, to see screenshots, or read the Play Guide, please [http://spring1944.com/s44/ Visit our Website], and [http://spring1944.com/forums/YaBB.pl drop by our ugly forums] to post any comments, suggestions, bugs, or just say hi. :)

===2007-12-21 Christmas in Spring!===
<a href=http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/tmp/cisl.jpg><img src="http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/tmp/ciss.jpg"></a> Sorry for breaking this wiki page with such a large image, but I found no other way to have the news display (almost) correctly on frontpage. Correct it once it's out of http://spring.clan-sy.com frontpage.

===2007-12-21 Christmas in Spring!===
To celebrate Christmas in Spring, all you have to do is to download and play on [http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3895/Christmas_Comet this map], by NOiZE & Rattle.

===2007-4-17 Kernel Panic 1.0 out!===
[http://www.unknown-files.net/spring/3521/Kernel_Panic_15_Installer_07/ Details and download here!] The fast paced, all action no ressource, mod with its unique tron graphical style, got a new version released!

===2007-4-7 Star Wars Spring Design Competition===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=10002 Design the most important unit in the Imperial Arsenal!]

Your chance to design the Imperial Commander, and have your unit design seen by over 8,000 people!*
[* source: current SWS download count]

===2007-2-8 Expand and Exterminate v 0.173 released===
--> [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2325/Expand_and_Exterminate_v_0.173/ Info and downloads] <--

===2007-2-7 Balanced Annihilation v4.7 released===
--> [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2309/Balanced_Annihilation_4.7/ Info and downloads] <--

===2006-12-05 BOTA with cavedog and TAUIP 1.3 Released===
BOTA v1.3 with ota units inside and UIP2.1 in the mod file.
[http://www.unknown-files.net/index.php?page=browse&dlid=1997 download Mod]

===2006-12-01 Balanced Annihilation v4.2 released===
No more Weaselspam, Kbots are viable, Custom uniticons, faster gameplay, Overall better gameplay - get decent games now! --> [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8163 Info and downloadlinks] <--

===2006-11-28 XTA v8.1 Release posted===
All new and shiny XTA! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8212 here]!

===2006-11-27 NanoBlobz v0.64 Release posted===
Awesome new graphics! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8089 here]!

===2006-11-25 RAI v0.40 Released (Skirmish AI)===
[http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2108/RAI_v0.40_dll/ Download Link]

===2006-10-27 XTA - Final v8 Release posted===
All new and shiny XTA! Look [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7806 here]!

===2006-10-20 Absolute Annihilation 2.23 posted===
Download here: [http://aaspring.tk aaspring.tk]

===2006-10-14 AAI 0.76 released===
Look here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7539

===2006-08-30 TSI 0.11 Released===
New version of new AI. Many bugfixes and improvemnts.
http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=6787

===2006-08-18 NTai XE9RC22 Released===
Lots of changes and improvements, look here:
http://www.darkstars.co.uk

===2006-07-19 AAI 0.70 Released===
Win + Linux version, look here:
http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=102040#102040

===2006-06-30 Absolute Annihilation 2.11 now available===
Download here: http://aaspring.tk

===2006-06-20 NTai XE9 RC19 Released===
Uber AI FTW!!! http://www.darkstars.co.uk

===2006-06-20 KAI v0.11 Released===
Update released fixing most crash bugs (hopefully!)

http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5500

===2006-05-18 Gundam 1.0 achieved and released!===
After over a year of work I have acomplished what I have set out to do.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=3208

===2006-06-16 Absolute Annihilation 2.0 Released===
2.0 Released, full 0.72 compatibility; Download here: http://aaspring.tk

===2006-05-18 Gundam 1.0 achieved and released!===
After over a year of work I have acomplished what I have set out to do.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=3208

===2006-05-13 NTai XE8 and NanoBlobs 0.4 Final Released===
5 new groupAI's, a powerful skirmish AI, 2 maps, and The last Nanoblobz!!!
Download here: www.darkstars.co.uk
Manual / Unit Guide here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4276
Argh/AF

===2006-05-01 Absolute Annihilation 1.46 Released===
1.46 Released. Download here: http://aaspring.tk Mod homepage here: http://ta-aa.sourceforge.net Unit Guide here: http://ta-aa.sourceforge.net/modweb

===2006-05-01 Modweb Generator v0.4 Released===
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3842 Get it here!]
This will create a set of HTML pages about your mod, units, and weapons. Check it out.

===2006-04-18 Expand and Exterminate .152 Released!===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4381&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Get it here!]
Completely original mod, not based on OTA!

===2006-04-18 OTAI 1.13===
Minor Changes and Bugfixes.
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2994 DLLs] [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2993 Source]

===2006-04-17 AAI 0.63 released===
Minor improvements but a lot of bugfixes :)
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=70404#70404 Look here].

===2006-04-16 Xect vs. Mynn v0.6 released, 100% legal===
[http://www.ta-spring.com/mods/xectvsmynn/ Get it here],
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3005&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=80 discuss it here].

===2006-04-15 XTA Pimped Edition V5.5===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=69921 Read and Grab it here!]

===2006-04-10 AAI 0.60 released===
Experimental water support, linux support and a lot more... [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4509 Look here]

===2006-04-05 FF v1.15===
New Version of Final Frontier [http://www.fileuniverse.com Here]

===2006-03-30 OTAI v1.12===
With working command buffering [http://www.fileuniverse.com Here]

===2006-03-27 XTA Pimped Edition V5===
[http://www.fileuniverse.com Grab it here].

===2006-03-26 NTai XE7.5 Skirmish AI===
[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/ Get it here]. - AF

===NanoBlobs 0.31(beta)===
Exponential game design. Updated. Smaller. Faster. Even cooler. Get it [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4276 Here]

===2006-03-06 OTAI 1.10===
Now works in 0.70, fixed nanostall somewhat. Get it [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3412 Here]

===2006-02-25 AAI 0.55===
A rather small release mainly adding support for the modified ai interface [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 get it here].

===2006-02-25 NTAI XE6 for 0.70b1 Skirmish AI===
Universal mod support, statistical unit learning, freeform buildtrees [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/index.php Get them here]. - AF

===2006-02-19 AAI 0.52===
AAI 0.52 is only a small bugfix release [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 get it here].

===2006-02-13 Absolute Annihilation 1.44===
AA 1.44 completed and uploaded.[http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].
.
[[SWTA]] [[Final_Frontier]] [[Absolute_Annihilation]]

===2006-2-19 AAI 0.52 Released===
AAI 0.52 is only a small bugfix release for AAI 0.5 - hopefully all crashes are gone now
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3886 click here].

===2006-2-15 NTAI XE 3 Released===
XE 3 has support map specific build data, 9 new keywords, StarWars/Gundam support, numerous fixes, and should run a lot faster ^^ [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/index.php here]. - AF

===2006-02-13 Absolute Annihilation 1.44 Released===
AA 1.44 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

===2006-2-06 OTAI 1.08 Released===
Now uses multithreading to reduce freezing!
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=55624#55624 Forum] [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2354 Download]

===2006-02-01 World Domination 5B62 Released===
This version fixes the crashes related to missing .cob-files.
Download [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2311 here].

===2006-1-31 Star Wars Spring Manual Released===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/SWTA_Manual Read the SWS Manual right now!] It contains everything you would ever want to know about SWS, including: Installation Guide, In-Depth Unit Guide as well as a Strategy & Tactics section.

===2006-1-27 OTAI 1.07 Released===
Veylon released OTAI version 1.07. Now builds Dragon's Teeth and crashes less!
Download [http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/ here].

===2006-11-19 UpSpring Tutorial Released===
Maestro R Setiawan released [http://www.fileuniverse.com a very comprehensive tutorial] to UpSpring, the application to import new models to Spring. Now you won't have any excuse to not use UV mapped S3O!

===2006-01-16 NTAI 0.29a Released===
NTAI 0.29a released, go get it here [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=50716#50716 Download]

===2006-01-16 Absolute Annihilation 1.42 Released===
AA 1.42 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AASpring142.zip?download Download] (9 mb)

===2006-01-12 AAI 0.4 Released===
AAI 0.4 now supports air units as well as construction units assisting others.
Edit: Small Bugfix Version AAI 0.42 released
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3527 AAI v0.42].

===2006-1-07 Gundam Annihilation 0.98.sd7 Released===
This is a .sd7 for your spring lobby usage. I have corrected a few of the spring specific bugs in this release. Enjoy. [http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/ Gundam annihilation homepage]

[http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen039.jpg http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen039_thumb.gif] [http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen012.jpg http://www.planetannihilation.com/gundam/shots/screen012_thumb.gif]

===2005-12-15 AAI 0.3 Released===
AAI 0.3 includes a lot of bug fixes and placement of defence buildings. [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3195 AAI v0.3].

===2005-12-14 Absolute Annihilation 1.35 Released===
AA 1.35 completed and uploaded. Readme and changelog available at the [http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage].

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AASpring135.zip?download Download] (16 mb)

===2005-12-13 OTAI 1.03b Released===
A fixed version of OTAI 1.03 now available.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3184 Forum Thread]
[http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/OTAI_v103b.zip Download]

===2005-12-13 The Lost Legacy v1.04 Released===
The Lost Legacy Race, originally by M3G, ported to Spring by NOiZE.

This is the TA:Spring version of the masterpiece race created by the TA creation veterans M3G and Nik. Striving for perfection, they have completed an astoundishing number of 150 new units. This is by far the most expanded and carefully balanced race that has been created to this point. Explore the strategic values of the new submarine pens, defensive constructions and the many supersized monsters that let you toy with the opponent.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2860 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1967 Download]

===2005-12-07 Star Wars: Spring 1.0 Released===
The well known Star Wars TC for TA has been ported to Spring.

One of the most complete TCs that existed for TA has now been fully ported to Spring - all of the bugs that plagued the quick and dirty earlier port have been fixed. Some balancing issues that came up in Spring has also been taken care of, along with a few other minor modifications, to ensure that this modification is made specifically for the Spring engine, so that you can enjoy it as such. Furthermore, many of the uglier low-polygon units for SWTA have been remodelled for Spring, so that you can now enjoy high-poly infantry units, as well as a few other vehecular changes.

Feel free to come join us on our own chat channel (itself a good 5 years old), where you can organise games, discuss balance, and report bugs:

Server: irc.gnug.org

Channel: #SWTA

An in-depth manual, with help regarding strategies and unit descriptions can be located [http://www.planetannihilation.com/swta/readme.asp here], however, bear in mind that while much of this will be very helpful, it was originally intended for the Original Total Annihilation release, and so is not 100% accurate or reliable with regards to the Spring release. A Spring-specific manual is in the works.

SWS features around 130 units ranging from all six movies and the expanded universe for the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance. Join this galaxy spanning war today, download SWS!

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3166 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1988 Download]
[http://www.planetannihilation.com/swta/ SWTA Homepage]

===2005-12-07 The Lost Legacy v1.03 Released===
The Lost Legacy Race, originally by M3G, ported to Spring by NOiZE.

This is the TA:Spring version of the masterpiece race created by the TA creation veterans M3G and Nik. Striving for perfection, they have completed an astoundishing number of 150 new units. This is by far the most expanded and carefully balanced race that has been created to this point. Explore the strategic values of the new submarine pens, defensive constructions and the many supersized monsters that let you toy with the opponent.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2860 Forum Thread]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1967 Download]

===2005-12-05 NTAI 0.28.10+ installer FIXED)===
Counter attacking, and numrous fixes, modifications. All who've downlaoded it redownload as I made a terrible mistake copying the wrong files over. - Alantai

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1950 Download Installer]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

===2005-12-01 NTAI 0.28Beta 7 Released===
Working Attack code, vastly improved building, Xect, Rhyoss, Mynn, TLL, XTA and AA support. - Alantai

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1909 Download]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

===2005-12-01 OTAI for 0.67 Released===
Veylons latest installment of OTAI, with a slew of improovements.
[http://www.geocities.com/veylon_ii/TASpring/OTAI_v102.zip Downlaod]

===2005-11-11 Cursor groupAI Released===
Show Allies what untis you have selected and where your mouse cursor is.

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1873 Link]
[http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8186/screen0121oq.jpg Screenshot]

(This is a new version from beta 6.5 released yesterday)

===2005-11-12 NTAI 028BETA 7.1 Released===
Full ARM + TLL support, and improved attacking.

[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1887 Linky]
[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showimage&ID=1755 Screenshot]

(This is a new version from beta 6.5 released yesterday)

===2005-11-12 - NTAI 0.27 Released===
Water map support, krogoths, vehicles, aircraft, and more!
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2829 Details]
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2827 Screenshots]

===2005-10-29 - NTAI 0.25 Released===
The latest version of NTAI released today with many new abilities, such as a greatly improved attack system, and the ability to scout.

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2687 Forum Thread]

===2005-10-20 - Absolute Annihilation: Spring Released===
The highly popular OTA mod, Absolute Annihilation, has now been fully converted for compatibility with Spring. Unlike the original Spring version released some months ago, the new version is fully compatible with the mod switching system. It also features many visual and strategic enhancements only possible in Spring, and uses the latest version of the AA dataset, 6.0.

Already a new version is available, 1.25, which corrects several major bugs.

[http://files.filefront.com/AASpring125zip/;4417183;;/fileinfo.html Direct Download (1.25)]

[http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ta-aa/AATrailer.zip?download Mod Trailer]

[http://www.planetannihilation.com/aa AA Homepage]

[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2633 Forum Thread]

===2005-10-16 - KuroTA v0.45 Released===
This is the second public release of this fairly popular mod. It all started out as a bunch of custom units in a TA installation from years gone by, but thanks to dedication it's been turned into a playable and fairly balanced mod for everyone to play on Spring. For more info at [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2514 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1646 FileUniverse].

===2005-10-15 - UberHack, SpringVersion1.3 Released===
This port of the famous balance mod for TA, done by NOiZE, has been made as good as bug free now. This mod would not have been possible without help from: zwzsg, Gnome and Kuroneko. For more info at [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2540 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1633 FileUniverse].

===2005-10-12 - Maelstroms SMD Creator===
[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 Maelstroms SMD Creator] has been relesed, to help people create SMD Map files with an easy to use GUI.

===2005-10-11 - JCAI 0.20 Released===
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=33275#33275 JCAI 0.20 skirmish AI] is released for Spring 0.64b1 with a modified spring exe, it is much more stable now. JCAI 0.20 is included in current release (0.65b1)

===2005-09-28 - UberHack, SpringVersion1.2 Released===
This port of the famous balance mod for TA, done by NOiZE, has been made as good as bug free now. This mod would not have been possible without help from: zwzsg, Gnome and Kuroneko. For more info at [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2364 read this thread]. And it can be downloaded from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1552 FileUniverse].

===2005-08-20 - wiki Button Added===
As you probably already have noticed, the SY's have added a wiki button (Made by aGorm) to the Navigation bar. Hopefully, this will make people more aware of the wiki, as some have never even heard of it! More info on [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1917 this thread]. If you don't see the wiki button, empty the cache of your browser and refresh.

===2005-08-16 - JCAI Released===
Zaphod has released alpha 1 of his skirmish AI JCAI for spring,[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1920 see forum post]
TAI code has been released but doesnt work. [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1322 Get it here]

===2005-08-03 - Mods and Maps===
zwzsg made a 3.6MB mod package with: OTA balance, Evolva models, UTASP Buildpics. Install and use easy thanks to the new mod switcher introduced in Spring 0.60b1.
 - [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1843 More info and discussion]
 - [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1257 Download link]

[http://zwzsg.hosted.luckz.de/img/spring/Azure%20Rampart%20-%20evnbp%20-%20Bomber.png http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/Azure%20Rampart%20-%20evnbp%20-%20Bomber.jpg-thumb.png][http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/causticscreenshot.jpg http://www.fileuniverse.com/images/causticscreenshot.jpg-thumb.png]

Spring 0.60b1 made all previous maps obsolete, but as the pictures above show, there's a steadily increasing [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=listing&ID=121 choice of new maps], either old ones converted to the new format or brand new.

Game and Unit development

2006-12-22T21:39:48Z

Nemo: /* Scripting and Animation */

=Mod development=
Mods, next to Maps, is the content used in Spring. 
A mod is simply a combined file containing a small structure of files and directories holding all the data required. 

[[Mod_Development | Mod Development]] wiki is a starting page, linking to very useful information on the files included in a mod, their hierarchy and more.
 

Almost the entire mod developing is the creation of units. Which isn't an easy job. 
Information about the creation of units are everywere, but not combined. 
This is a gathered list of all Tutorials and helpfull forums threads I could find: 

===General===
*http://taspring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Create_units - old Wiki 
*[[Mod Development]]
*[[Mod specification]] 
*[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=6015 What do I need to create a mod]

===Unit Development===
*[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Unit_Development Global informations about units]

====s3o units====
* [http://lassie.student.utwente.nl/vliet/springtut.pdf Maestro's tutorial of Upspring and textures].
* [[Basic s3o unit making guide]]
* [[Simple Mod Tutorial]]
* [[Units:CreateModel|UV Mapping in Wings3D]]
* [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=75495 various things about unit making. (Also contains an illustrated alpha-channel tut)]

====Scripting and Animation====
* [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=132943#132943 GPL-compliant sourcecode, scripting code examples, and other things.]
* GET/SET MAX_SPEED works once again. GET/SET ACTIVATION also works (which means you can turn radar jamming, energy production, radar, metal proudction, energy/metal use as defined in the fbi off and on via script)

====FBI Files====
*[[Units:FBI]]
*[[All_FBI-variable_values:_min%2C_max%2C_default%2C_type|Units:FBI (variables)]]

====TDF Files====
*[[Units:Download TDF]] (what is that ? there's a "to be deleted", should we remove it?)
*[[Units:Weapons]] : Various informations about weapons
*[[All_Weapons_variable_values:_min%2C_max%2C_default%2C_type|Units:Weapons (variables)]]
*[[Weapon Variables]] : This is the most up to date

====Misc====
*[[Units:WeaponMainDir]]
*[[Units:Design]]
*[[Units:Buildpics]]
*[[Units:High-poly]]
*[[Units:Textures]]
*[[Mod Development:Armor]]
*[[Mod Development:Spawn]]
*[[Mod Development:Cursors]]
*[[Mod Development:Archives]]
*[[Mod Development:Sidepics]]
*[[CustomExplosionGenerators|Mod Development:Custom explosions]]
*[[CustomUnitIcons|Mod Development:Custom unit icons]]

====3do units====
* [http://www.tauniverse.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=13 TAU Unit Discusion Forums]
* [http://www.tadesigners.com TA Designers] has some tutorials, and most utilities.
* [http://www.tadesigners.com/guides/Maestro/TA-DesignGuideTOC.shtml A unit design guide] made by Maestro And Team S.TA.R..
* Maestro has nice tutorials hidden on his [http://www.angelfire.com/mh/maestro/ site], such as this [http://www.angelfire.com/mh/maestro/efitex.htm Texture Guide].
* Nexus was planning to do some [http://www.tauniverse.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=112 workshop & modding classes], maybe one day it'll happen.
* [http://www.fileuniverse.com FileUniverse] has nearly all known utilities and tutorials, but it can be overwhelming if you don't know what you're looking for.
* [http://www.planetannihilation.com/madta/ta_downloads.asp M.A.D. TA] also host a few utilities and tutorials.
* Storm's [http://urc.tauniverse.com/UHT/08.htm Ultimate Help Topic] (mostly offline)
* [http://www.fileuniverse.com/uploads/tadesign.zip TA Design Guide] : the most complete and awesome reference guide I ever saw. Explain all script functions, all weapons .tdf tags, all units .fbi tags, and much more. '''A must have'''.
* [http://www.tadesigners.com/guides/Maestro/maeweap0.htm Mastreo's Weapons Reference]
* [http://www.fileuniverse.com/uploads/Rhino%20Tutorial.zip Wizzball's Rhino3D modelling Tutorial]
*[http://fileuniverse.com/?page=download&unity=/uploads/MADTA-scriptank.zip&ID=122 How to script a basic tank tutorial]
[[Category:Unit development]]

Weapon Variables

2006-12-16T17:47:40Z

Nemo: /* Weapon Variable Descriptions */

<center>
=Weapon Variable Descriptions=
<table width=730 border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse;">
<TR><th>Variable </th><th> Description </th><th> Examples</Th> </tr>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Accuracy</TD>
<TD>How accurate a weapon is. A larger number is less accurate. If this tag is missing entirely, it has perfect accuracy unless its target moves unexpectedly. Accuracy is relative to the distance to the target; for instance, if the target is very close, even a very high accuracy value will probably still hit. If a target is very far away, even a very low accuracy value will likely cause the weapon to miss. Can be any numeric value.</TD>
<TD>accuracy=400;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>AreaOfEffect</TD>
<TD>How large the weapon's impact explosion is. This affects how powerful the weapon's default impulse strength will be. Currently, BeamLasers with an AreaOfEffect of 16 or above will deform the ground at their point of impact regardless of whether it has been told not to. Can be any numeric value, but should generally be at least 8, regardless of the type of weapon.</TD>
<TD>areaofeffect=192;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Ballistic</TD>
<TD>Set to 1 for the weapon to be subjected to gravity, travelling in an arc through the air, such as cannons. Ballistic is mutually exclusive to LineOfSight and Dropped. Can be 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>ballistic=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>BeamLaser</TD>
<TD>Whether this weapon is a beam laser or not. Beam lasers instantly hit their targets. Rendertype must be 0. Mutually exclusive to BeamWeapon. Can be 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>beamlaser=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>BeamTime</TD>
<TD>How long to fire the laser before waiting for ReloadTime to start. Can be any numeric value. Defaults to 1.</TD>
<TD>beamtime=0.5;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>BeamWeapon</TD>
<TD>Whether this weapon is a regular laser or not. BeamWeapons (lasers) do not instantly hit their targets, and are affected by the weaponvelocity tag. Mutually exclusive to BeamLaser. Can be 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>beamweapon=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>BurnBlow</TD>
<TD>The weapon blows up at the end of its range, only works on plasma (rendertype=4) weapons last I checked. Can be 1 or 0. A common usage is on flak guns.</TD>
<TD>burnblow=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Burst</TD>
<TD>How many shots are in a burst. Must be accompanied by burstrate. Can be any numeric value.</TD>
<TD>burst=3;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>BurstRate</TD>
<TD>How fast the Burst fires. If set much below 0.1, it stops having any discernable effect.</TD>
<TD>burstrate=0.1</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Color</TD>
<TD>An obsolete tag only recognized for compatibility purposes. While this still works for lasers, using rgbcolor=X X X; is a much, much better route. Plus, the RGBColor tag will override any color=x; tags in the tdf. </TD>
<TD>color=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Color2</TD>
<TD>An obsolete tag only recognized for compatibility purposes.</TD>
<TD>color=2;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>CommandFire</TD>
<TD>The weapon must be manually activated for each shot. There's some confusion about whether or not it works properly. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>commandfire=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Coverage</TD>
<TD>The range for anti-weapon weapons, like antinukes. This will be shown on the minimap as a guide. Can be any numeric value.</TD>
<TD>coverage=1280;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Dropped</TD>
<TD>Sets the weapon to be dropped, like from a bomber. Must be RenderType=6 and needs the Model tag to be specified. Mutually exclusive to Ballistic and LineOfSight. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>dropped=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>EdgeEffectiveness</TD>
<TD>Determines what percent of a weapon's maximum damage value will be applied to units as they are closer to the outer edge of the weapon's AreaOfEffect. Must have a decimal value between 0 and 1. Default in OTA was 0, probably the same in Spring.</TD>
<TD>edgeeffectiveness=0.25;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>EnergyPerShot</TD>
<TD>Energy used per shot. If the specified amount of energy is not available, the weapon will not be able to shoot. Can also be used to specify how much a Stockpile weapon wll cost to build. Can be any numeric value.</TD>
<TD>energypershot=5;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>FireStarter</TD>
<TD>How likely the weapon will set trees on fire. High values make trees likey to be set on fire, low values make trees likely to just explode or tip over. Can be any numeric value between 0 and 100.</TD>
<TD>FireStarter=75;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Guidance</TD>
<TD>Specifies whether or not the weapon is capable of tracking a target, can be used only on missile and torpedo weapons. Can be set to 1 or 0. See TurnRate for information on specifying how well a weapon can track a target. Requires rendertype=1, lineofsight=1, and selfprop=1;</TD>
<TD>guidance=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>ImpulseFactor</TD>
<TD>The multiplier on the weapon's default impulsefactor, which is determined based on a weapon's default damage and AreaOfEffect. The impulse of a weapon is how strong of a kinetic force will be applied to its target or anything near the point of impact. Can be any numeric value, including negative ones.</TD>
<TD>impulsefactor=2.5;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Intensity</TD>
<TD>Alpha (brighness and washout effect) of the weapon. Can be used on any rendertype 0, 3, or 4 weapon. Can be any numeric value.</TD>
<TD>intensity=1.5;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>InterceptedByShieldType</TD>
<TD>Bitfield representing the types of shields that can intercept this weapon. The best way to think about this is to think of it as the resulting binary. Every digit of binary that is set to one means that a shield with that digit set to one will intercept this weapon, for instance, the example will result in the weapons being blocked by shields with types 1 and/or 3. Maxium of 32 unique types. See [[Shield Interception Tag Use]].</TD>
<TD>InterceptedByShieldType=5;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Interceptor</TD>
<TD>Can intercept missiles with the Cruise tag.</TD>
<TD>interceptor=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>LineOfSight</TD>
<TD>LineOfSight weapons ignore gravity and must have a direct line from the firing point to the impact point in order to be fired. Can be set to 1 or 0. Mutually exclusive to Ballistic and Dropped.</TD>
<TD>lineofsight=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>MetalPerShot</TD>
<TD>Metal used per shot. If the specified amount is not available, the weapon cannot be fired. Can also be used to specify how much a Stockpile weapon wll cost to build. Can be set to any numeric value.</TD>
<TD>metalpershot=500;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>Model</TD>
<TD>The 3DO or S3O model to be used as this weapon's physical representation. 3DO modesl do not need a .3do extension, but S3O weapon do.</TD>
<TD>model=missile;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>MovingAccuracy</TD>
<TD>A weapon's accuracy while moving. See Accuracy. Can be any numeric value.</TD>
<TD>movingaccuracy=1000;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>NoExplode</TD>
<TD>Whether or not the weapon will explode on impact or continue on its path. An example is the d-gun. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>noexplode=1;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>NoSelfDamage</TD>
<TD>This weapon will not damage the unit that fired it. For instance, a nuke silo could shoot itself and not take any damage if this was active. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>noselfdamage=1;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>Paralyzer</TD>
<TD>If active, this weapon will not cause any damage to its target, but will instead paralyze (aka EMP). The default damage value of a weapon with this active will be applied to the target's HP; once the HP is overwhelmed, it will be paralyzed. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>paralyzer=1;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>Range</TD>
<TD>The maximum range of the weapon. If set to noexplode, the weapon will disappear after this range has been met. If set to burnblow, the weapon will explode after this range has been met. Can be set to any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>range=750;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>ReloadTime</TD>
<TD>The amount of time between shots. If a unit is paralyzed, this stops counting down. Can be set to any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>reloadtime=3.5;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Rendertype</TD>
<TD>The way the weapon will be displayed. Certain rendertypes are incompatibile with other tags, but it's generally for a logical reason. The rendertypes are as follows: 0 - Laser, 1 - Model, 3 - Plasma, 4 - Unit explosion (usally), 5 - Flamethrower, 6 - Dropped, 7 - Lightning. There's no documented use of rendertype=2 in OTA, and it probably doesn't do anything in Spring. 3 and 4 are usually interchangeable, both can be used to render a plasma/EMG/whatever shot; this is probably for compatibility.</TD>
<TD>rendertype=1;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>RGBColor</TD>
<TD>The color of the rendertype 0, 3, 4, 7 weapon, specified in RED_GREEN_BLUE format.</TD>
<TD>rgbcolor=1 0.3 1; - this would make evul-purple</TD>
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<TR>
<TR>
<TD>RGBColor2</TD>
<TD>The color at the core of a rendertype 0 (laser) weapon. Specified the same as above. Defaults to white.</TD>
<TD>RGBColor2=0 1 0; - this would make a weird green middle for the evul-purple laser</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Selfprop</TD>
<TD>Required for Guidance tag. This weapon can propel itself and can have things like acceleration, rather than always travelling at one speed. See Guidance, StartVelocity, WeaponAcceleration, WeaponVelocity. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>selfprop=1;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>SmokeTrail</TD>
<TD>Does the projectile leave a smoke trail or not. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>smoketrail=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>SoundHit</TD>
<TD>The sound made whe the weapon hits. Must reference a .wav file in the .\Sounds directory.</TD>
<TD>soundhit=emghit;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>SoundStart</TD>
<TD>The sound made when the weapon begins to fire. Will fire only once if the weapon is shot in a burst. Must reference a .wav file in the .\Sounds directory.</TD>
<TD>soundstart=emgfire;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>SoundTrigger</TD>
<TD>If active, the weapon will sound every time a shot is fired in a burst sequence. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>soundtrigger=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>SprayAngle</TD>
<TD>How wide the the angle of a burst from a burst weapon can be. Very similar to Accuracy, except that if a weapon has no sprayangle, all the shots will be fired at the same spot, even if the weapon's aim is off.</TD>
<TD>sprayangle=1024;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>StartVelocity</TD>
<TD>The starting speed of the weapon as it is first fired. Only applicable to weapons that can accelerate.</TD>
<TD>startvelocity=200;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Stockpile</TD>
<TD>Can this weapon be stockpiled, for instance like a nuke launcher. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>stockpile=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Targetable</TD>
<TD>If active, the weapon will be automatically targeted by any Interceptor weapons.</TD>
<TD>targetable=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>TargetMoveError</TD>
<TD>The degree to which a weapon's aiming will fail to keep up with its target's movement. If set very low or not set at all, a weapon will lead its target and almost always hit unless there's a lot of micromanagement on the part of the person controlling the target. If set too high (about 0.3 or above), the weapon will have a lot of difficulty even tracking its target enough to get a shot off. Can probably only be set between 0 and 1. Beyond 1, the weapon would be virtually useless.</TD>
<TD>targetmoveerror=0.15;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Thickness</TD>
<TD>Thickness of a beamweapon or beamlaser, default is 2. Can be set to any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>thickness=4;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>ToAirWeapon</TD>
<TD>If active, the weapon will only be capable of targetting units which are flying, or are capable of flying. Can be set to 0 or 1.</TD>
<TD>toairweapon=1;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>Tolerance</TD>
<TD>The amount to which the weapon's "real" aim can be off while the weapon will still be able to fire accurately at the target. This worked in OTA, but I'm not 100% sure if it works in Spring. Can be set to any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>tolerance=1500;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>Tracks</TD>
<TD>Is the missile capable of tracking a target after it has completed its transition - for use with vertical-launch missiles. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>tracks=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>TrajectoryHeight</TD>
<TD>The amount that the weapon is fired upwards. I'm pretty sure this can only work on missile weapons. It is useful for compensating for mountains or debris. Can be set between 0 and 1. 0 fires straight, 1 fires at 90 degrees (directly upward). Obviously, only useful on weapons with guidance.</TD>
<TD>trajectoryheight=0.5;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>Turnrate</TD>
<TD>How fast a guided weapon can turn. Can be any numerical value between 0 and 64000. If set to 0, the weapon can't turn at all, if set to 64000, the weapon can literally defy all known physics and turn 180 degrees in a fraction of a second. This is relative to a weapon's velocity; a weapon with a very low velocity (~200) wouldn't need a very high turnrate to keep up with a fighter, although it would probably never catch it because of its slow speed. A weapon with a very high velocity (~1000) would need a very high value in order to be able to hit targets that turn suddenly.
<TD>turnrate=32000;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>Turret</TD>
<TD>Set to 1 if weapon is used by a turret that rotates. Set to 0 if weapon is forward firing, ie, has no rotating turret piece.</TD>
<TD>turret=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>TwoPhase</TD>
<TD>Weapon operates in two phases... eh... yeah, I honestly have no idea what the difference between this and VLaunch is. Generally use it with VLaunch as well. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>twophase=1;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>VLaunch</TD>
<TD>Set to 1 to launch the weapon vertically. Can only be used with missile-type weapons with a TurnRate. Cannot be used at the same time as Turret. Set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>vlaunch=1;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>WaterWeapon</TD>
<TD>Does the weapon fire below water? Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>waterweapon=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>WeaponAcceleration</TD>
<TD>Tells the weapon how fast it should accelerate from its StartVelocity to its actual WeaponVelocity. Increases the weapon's velocity every second by the amount specified. Can be any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>weaponacceleration=50;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>WeaponTimer</TD>
<TD>How long until the weapon will go into its second phase. For use with missile weapons. For VLaunch weapons, the weapon will turn to actually go towards its target after the specified number of seconds has expired. For non-VLaunch missiles with a TurnRate, the weapon will go randomly off-course after this period of time. Can be set to any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>weapontimer=5;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>WeaponVelocity</TD>
<TD>The speed the weapon moves after being fired. If StartVelocity is lower than this number, the weapon will increase speed to its WeaponVelocity at the rate specified by its WeaponAcceleration.</TD>
<TD>weaponvelocity=800;</TD>
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<TD>Wobble</TD>
<TD>The amount that a missile will wobble off-course. Probably doesn't work with Guidance weapons. Requires TurnRate. Can be set to any numerical value between 0 and 64000.</TD>
<TD>wobble=15000;</TD>
</TR>
</table>
 

NOTE: Variables that are defined by either a 1 or a 0 are BOOLEAN, where 1 means TRUE and 0 means FALSE.

NOTE 2: "Any numerical value" for things that relate to angles really means any value between 0 and 64,000 since that's between 0 and 360 degrees in spring measurement. Setting it higher than 64,000 will bring it 'full circle' so to speak.

=Shield/Repulsor Variable Descriptions=
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<TR><th>Variable </th><th> Description </th><th> Examples</Th> </tr>
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<TD>ExteriorShield</TD>
<TD>If set to 1, the shield/repulsor will not have any effect on weapons fired from within its field. Can be 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>exteriorshield=1;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>IsShield</TD>
<TD>If set to 1, this "weapon" is no longer a weapon, is now a repulsor or a shield, based on the other properties given to it. Can be 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>isshield=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>ShieldAlpha</TD>
<TD>How clearly visible the shield is, if you have VisibleShield turned on. Value is between 0 and 1.</TD>
<TD>shieldalpha=0.4;</TD>
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<TD>ShieldEnergyUse</TD>
<TD>The amount of energy used to repulse or destroy weapons. Will be used constantly while the weapon is in its area of effect if it is a repulsor, will be used only once on impact if it is a shield.</TD>
<TD>shieldenergyuse=1500;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>ShieldForce</TD>
<TD>The force applied to weapons, an arbitrary number. Set to 1, it will not deflect very well. Only for use on repulsor-type. Can be set to any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>shieldforce=1.75;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>ShieldBadColor</TD>
<TD>The color the shield is when it is at 0% strength, if you have VisibleShield turned on. Defined in R G B format.</TD>
<TD>shieldbadcolor=0 1 0;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>ShieldGoodColor</TD>
<TD>The color the shield is when it is at 100% strength, if you have VisibleShield turned on.</TD>
<TD>shieldgoodcolor=1 0 0;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>ShieldInterceptType</TD>
<TD>Bitfield representing the types of weapons that this shield can intercept. The best way to think about this is to think of it as the resulting binary. Every digit of binary that is set to one means that a weapon with that digit set to one will be intercepted by this shield, for instance, the example will result in the shield blocking weapons with types 2 and/or 3. Maxium of 32 unique types. See [[Shield Interception Tag Use]].</TD>
<TD>ShieldInterceptType=6;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>ShieldMaxSpeed</TD>
<TD>The maximum speed the repulsor will push weapons away at. Only for use on repulsor-type. Can be set to any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>shieldmaxspeed=400;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>ShieldPower</TD>
<TD>How much "power" a shield can store. "Power" is not the same as energy; think of it as the shield/repulsor's private battery source. It can be drained completely by defending against weapons, even if you have lots of energy. Can be set to any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>shieldpower=1000;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>ShieldPowerRegen</TD>
<TD>How quickly the shield regenerates its "power", even when under attack. Regenerates the amount specified every second. Can be set to any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>shieldpowerregen=25;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>ShieldPowerRegenEnergy</TD>
<TD>How much energy is required to keep the shield regenerating its "power". For instance, you might have it set so that 100 units of energy are necessary for every 25 units of "power".</TD>
<TD>shieldpowerregenenergy=100;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>ShieldRadius</TD>
<TD>Defines the size of the area the shield/repulsor protects. Can be set to any numerical value.</TD>
<TD>shieldradius=500;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>ShieldRepulsor</TD>
<TD>If set to 1, the "shield"-type weapon will repulse projectiles. If set to 0, it will destroy them. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>shieldrepulsor=1;</TD>
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<TR>
<TD>SmartShield</TD>
<TD>If set to 1, the shield/repulsor will not affect owned/allied weapons. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>smartshield=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>VisibleShield</TD>
<TD>If set to 1, the shield will be visible. Only for use on shield-type. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>visibleshield=1;</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>VisibleShieldRepulse</TD>
<TD>If set to 1, the repulsing effect will be visible. Only for use on repulsor-type. Can be set to 1 or 0.</TD>
<TD>visibleshieldrepulse=1;</TD>
</TR>
</table>
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