NOTA

2010-07-11T21:29:24Z

Psamtiknerd: /* Gameplay Guides */

== Overview ==
[[Image:Notascale.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The Arm Battlecruiser next to a medium tank and some peewees]]
'Not OTA', or NOTA, is a re-imagining of the TA universe with an emphasis on realism, scale, and strategy. Units have been altered, scaled, added, and replaced to create a consistent world: infantry kbots are smaller than tanks, aircraft use fuel and have a variety of distinct roles such as ground attack, air superiority, interception, and strategic bombing, and ships are not small boats, but true, full-scale ships, with subs for raiding the enemy's economy, destroyers for hunting subs, and capital ships for engaging enemy fleets. The result is a cohesive, believable world that very much resembles the one seen in the original TA intro video.

[[Image:Nota2nukes.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A zoomed out view, showing NOTA's extensive use of icons]]

== Getting Into NOTA ==
=== The NOTA channel ===
When you are playing spring you can type "/j #nota". This will join the NOTA channel which has the current links for NOTA's assets. The channel is important for finding hosts and players. Just as important; the NOTA channel is where the newest versions will first be available. To set channel auto-join upon log-in, right click the chat window for settings.

=== Team Speak / Mumble ===
NOTA has been the most active and nearly the only mod/game that fully uses Team Speak.
Team speak allows for outstanding communication. TS can also let team mates lead and teach noobs, removing the common noob problems.

The Spring VOIP server (TS) has changed to Mumble.
'''Download Mumble''': http://mumble.sourceforge.net/
SpringRTS Muble Instructions:
Register a User Name and Password: http://mail.zero-k.info/ 
Add Server, then Connect: Start Mubmle >Server>Connect>Custom Servers
'''Server Info:''' Label: (any thing) Address: "licho.eu" Port: (default)

(Old)Download TS: http://www.goteamspeak.com

=== Tagging Up ===
If you like NOTA You are welcome to add the NOTA tag to your player name: "/rename myname[NOTA]" A Tag in front of the name represents a Clan and not a Game.
== External Links ==

=== Gameplay Guides ===

[http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/NOTA_players_guide NOTA Introductory Guide] is a general in depth strategy guide to NOTA created by 1-23v and HeavyLancer.

[http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/NOTA_OTA_differences_guide NOTA vs OTA Differences Guide] is an introductory guide intended for those with an OTA/AA background by Totbuae.

Due to updates game play may vary slightly.

===Videos===
Video 1: [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4089040240642942729&q=nota+trailer On video.google], [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EZSJcL9QSMg&feature=related On youtube]

Video 2:
[http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QK0yEm_L2yU&feature=related On youtube]

Video 3:
[http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3qVRCVt8oTo On youyube]

===Forums===
You can post comments and suggestions, or find links and work related to NOTA
in ether [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=8467&st=0&sk=t&sd=a this site's NOTA forum], or in the [http://nota.strategyboards.com/ NOTA's Forum site].

===Downloading===
Helpful Downloading Resource [http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Getting_Spring_Content_and_Links "Getting Spring Content and Links" wiki page]

'''The latest NOTA Version Link provided is 1.62''', and can be downloaded here:
[http://springfiles.com/2597 jobjol] Or here: [http://www.darkstars.co.uk/downloads/view.php?file=spring/mods/NOTA162.sd7 DarkStars]

You can also find the Latest NOTA '''Space Bugs version''' in NOTA v1.61.
NOTA Space Bugs puts you and your allies in a "Star Ship Troopers" situation.

'''Multiplayer Missions''' [http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2437 Download Link] (Incomplete) Requires: NOTA V1.62 and the Maps Information:[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=21505 Forum Link]

'''Single Player''' [http://spring.jobjol.nl/show_file.php?id=1556 Missions] (Original 4) [http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=316378&sid=bb451f24bdb4f348554a577010b4e3c6#p316378 Install help]

What '''maps''' you may want (Old list):
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=289457#p289457 NOTA Map list]

=== Recent News ===
New Missions Released !!! with Muliplayer !

Big NOTA games seem to be pretty reliable in European times and late evening Australian Times

Small games are often possible in US / Australian times

Still 6v6 games happen frequently (A Massive Game)
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Created by Thor and cake, Maintained by 123vtemp

Page last updated May 5, 2010

Version 1.62 released April 19, 2010
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XTA

2010-07-11T21:19:19Z

Psamtiknerd: /* EyeCandy */

XTA v9.6 is now released. Read the change log then download the mod file from [http://spring.cn20070661.p-client.net/show_file.php?id=922 here].

==What makes XTA Special, unique and addictive?==

XTA has an authentic OTA feel. One of, if not the closest mods in Spring to OTA. With only a few extra units added in the mod is seen as a mod with no "turbo speed" and easy fix solutions. Players must rely on thought, carefully and tacticlly playing the game and thinking about what your opponent may do to counter you. The mod is not about spam and every unit counts.

The mod has been balanced for '''over 5 years''' and every unit has been carefully balanced to make sure no unit is OP, or "Over Powered". No mod is perfect, but XTA has been debated the most balanced [[TA]] mod of all time, even more so then [[Balanced Annihilation]].

We believe XTA should remain true to the bare roots of OTA while still being able to open up new dimensions using the Spring Engine and modern ideas.

Main differences between XTA and OTA, begin with the early tech tree as all constructors can make all labs, with the exception of the Krogoth Gantry. This makes it more user friendly for metal maps and opens new tactics such as two or more players quick teching together. A descion made by the [SY] clan at the start. The commanders are also stronger and also have a morphing system allowing them to grow stronger in exchange for experience and resources. There are a few extra units, most notably the sub pen and a few units have roles changed/moved.

However an intelligent player will quickly learn when to build what, may it be lab or unit. It also gives the opportunity to rebuild your base after an attack. This makes XTA a mod constantly keeping the player enteratained and challenged. With different tactics being discovered all the time users have many ideas to choose from of how to start their game.

For a look at important differences in the economies of OTA and XTA, see the page [[Ota2xta]].

==History==

XTA was a balance mod for [[TA]], developed by the [[SY]] clan.
It's latest TA version is 0.95.

For spring, it was the first mod available to the public for online play, the first that was ported and is what comes with the installation of the Spring engine ready to play.

[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=48 This] is the current XTA forum. From here you will be able to read on the latest plans of XTA here, read the change log, and contribute your own ideas on the mod itself. Don't like something about XTA? Talk about, maybe have it changed! Many balance issues are discussed from the introduction of new units to the changing of a single unit's DPS.

The mod has gone through many developers, starting with the [SY] clan with the most ancient and famous to the oldest of players, '''SJ'''; and then moving onto other users. Most notably '''Noize''', a founder of BA and the [KnoX] clan who worked on the mod. Noize started XTA's modern look, with flashy big explosions (XTA Pimped Edition), which he would later unnecessary and extremely laggy. A short time afterward KnoX grabbed hold of it so to speak, ran by '''Myg''' and '''Gizmo'''. For a short time a major debate became visible that XTA was Knox's mod now, this would be shortly dismissed.

For Some time now since XTA v7.1, some of the most radical things have happened to XTA. Some would say it was the wrong turn, but XTA 7 was the peek of player numbers at the time ([[Absolute Annihilation]] was at the time in major decline and [[Balanced Annihilation]] was coming to the throne).

Today XTA still has more players then any Game or Mod that is not TA-based. Since v8 '''Noruas''' has been working on the mod. There has been many questions about his sanity though, search it up on the forum [[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=15631&hilit=xta+noruas here.]] Although it may seem bad, it is very good to keep check on game developers.

The mod is now developed primarily by '''Noruas''' with help from '''Elemental_Gizmo''' and '''Sheekel'''.

==Status==

'''XTA is proud to be a community-run development program.'''

Devolpment of the mod is done by the community with everyone's views being respected.

Newer versions will continue to be released to incorporate more detailed visual effects/or models as the spring engine develops.

There are a number of guides to be found and new stratergies being formed all the time. With diverse gameplay and a high standard of players XTA is competetive from 1v1 to 8v8 and still has a friendly community willing to help new players.

For some commented XTA games please feel free to visit [http://www.youtube.com/user/xtareplay this YouTube account] to get a feel of the game.

== EyeCandy ==

XTA is arguably the best-looking mod in terms of graphics. With new unit models and new explosion/smoke etc. effects being released with every update, the XTA mod keeps up to date with the Spring Engine and what it has to offer.

Here are some pictures of what XTA has to offer:

[[image:Screen508.jpg|800px|Core Commander]]
[[image:Screen511.jpg|800px|Arm Commander]]
[[image:Screen620.jpg|800px|A Landboat]]

Some short videos of the new D Gun effect from the Commander, and the Annihilator beam:

NEWER:
[[http://www.youtube.com/xtaboi Youtube account with some xta videos]]

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