https://springrts-wiki.p2004a.com/mediawiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=SaturnvSpring - User contributions [en]2026-11-08T20:46:11ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.43.11https://springrts-wiki.p2004a.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Read_Me_First&diff=15837Read Me First2021-02-06T18:05:56Z<p>Saturnv: added section about https://springfightclub.com</p>
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<div>__NOTOC__= Playing =<br />
'''Spring is an engine!''' It can play many different games and maps. To play, you need at least one [[Games|Game]] and [[Maps|Map]]!<br />
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==Getting Started==<br />
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To get started with Spring, download [https://springlobby.info/ SpringLobby], which you can use to play, chat and download games and maps.<br />
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==Downloading Games/Maps==<br />
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'''To download [[Games|Games]] (or [[Maps|Maps]]), use your lobby to join an online battle hosting the game/map that you want. It should offer to download for you.'''<br />
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<i>If the download fails, or if no games/maps show up, you should check that your lobby has found your Spring install. With SpringLobby, click edit -> preferences -> Spring, and make sure that it has the correct paths.</i><br />
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You can also download games and maps manually, see the [[FAQ|FAQ]]. There is also the option to install different [[GamesDownloads#Universal_Downloaders|Lobbies]].<br />
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==Single-Player==<br />
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To start a single-player game, use your lobby. Go to the Single-Player tab. Select a game, map and [[AIs|AI]] and click "Start". <br />
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Some AIs don't work with all games. If the one you pick builds nothing, try another!<br />
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==Playing Online==<br />
To play online, you need the latest version of the [[Download|Spring Engine]]. To join matches, look for the "battles" or "multiplayer" tab in your lobby client.<br />
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== Wondering where all the former popular games are ? ==<br />
Some games can not longer be found on the official spring lobby server.<br />
The server stopped supporting them. BA and other legacy games are played at a different server: https://springfightclub.com<br />
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==Lan Party==<br />
See the dedicated page [[Spring_on_a_LAN|Playing on a lan]].<br />
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=Useful Hotkeys, Etc.=<br />
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For the default keyboard layout please look at the [[Keyboard]] page.<br />
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=The Spring Forum=<br />
[[Forum_Etiquette|Guidelines For Forum Etiquette]]<br />
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=Development=<br />
To get started with development check the [[Engine_Development|Development]] page.<br />
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=Your question not answered here? Got problems?=<br />
Read the [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]] or ask in the [http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=11 Forum].<br />
You can also report [[Bugs]] to the developers so they can be fixed.<br />
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==Game Specific Questions==<br />
If you have a question or problem with a certain gameplay mechanic in a game, you can talk about it at the [http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=47 game's subforum]<br />
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If Spring crashes/hangs, please look at the [[FAQ:trouble|FAQ]]. <br />
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[[Category:Help]]<br />
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