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Knorke: small fixes

2011-12-31T14:10:04Z

small fixes

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	==After I'm finished driving a unit, where what used to be my mouse pointer is now a crosshair. Why?==		==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.		: 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 (usually the wheel) or 'backspace' to revert back to your mouse pointer.

	==People are cheating! How do I stop it?!==		==People are cheating! How do I stop it?!==
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	<td>/~~spectator~~</td><td>Allows you to see the entire map.~~.. but you lose control of your units~~</td>		<td>/globallos</td><td>Allows you to see the entire map. </td>
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	: 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.		: 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.
	: The games most closet to TA are:		: The games most closet to TA are:
			:* [[XTA]]
			:* [[Balanced_Annihilation]]
			Some other games tried to reproduce TA gameplay more closely but are abandoned and no longer playable:
	:* [[BOTA\|Basically OTA]]		:* [[BOTA\|Basically OTA]]
	:* [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=14613 Hardcore Annihilation]		:* [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=14613 Hardcore Annihilation]
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	==How can I record and watch demos/replays?==		==How can I record and watch demos/replays?==
			See [[Spring_Replays\|replays]].
	~~: Replays from all your games are automatically saved in the "demos\" subdirectory~~. ~~You can click on any of it to watch, or use the lobby to browse and watch them.~~

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

	== How can I run Spring in windowed mode? ==		== How can I run Spring in windowed mode? ==
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	: 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.		: 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.
			: Just use ctrl+F1/F2/F3/F4 to change camera mode.

	==In-game Commands==		==In-game Commands==
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	==I can't go backwards when I am 'driving' a unit. Why not?==		==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 can't~~.		: Only works with some units in some games.

	==I'm in an Unreal Tournament kind of mood. How do I strafe?==		==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.		: You can only strafe in 'brawler type' aircraft, such as the brawler, rapier, and light gunships.

	== Can I invert the mousewheel behaviour to make normal zoom control? ==		== Can I invert the mousewheel behaviour to make normal zoom control? ==

Abma: /* I turned the shadows feature on; I still don't see shadows. What gives? */

2011-09-16T08:24:48Z

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

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

	: Try to enable ''Reflective units'' option in SpringSettings. If it does not work for you, then, probably, your graphics card can't handle shadows, so Spring automatically turns them off.		: Try to enable ''Reflective units'' option in [[SpringSettings]]. If it does not work for you, then, probably, your graphics card can't handle shadows, so Spring automatically turns them off.

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

Abma: /* Can I invert the mousewheel behaviour to make normal zoom control? */

2011-09-16T08:24:34Z

Can I invert the mousewheel behaviour to make normal zoom control?

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	: You have to set a negative zoom value. There are 2 choices for you:		: You have to set a negative zoom value. There are 2 choices for you:
	:# Set the value by using SpringSettings tool (UI Options tab > Zoom).		:# Set the value by using [[SpringSettings]] tool (UI Options tab > Zoom).
	:# Directly edit [[springrc]] & adjust '''ScrollWheelSpeed''' value.		:# Directly edit [[springrc]] & adjust '''ScrollWheelSpeed''' value.
	: [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8030 Discuss this issue].		: [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8030 Discuss this issue].

Abma: /* How can I run Spring in windowed mode? */

2011-09-16T08:24:13Z

How can I run Spring in windowed mode?

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	== How can I run Spring in windowed mode? ==		== How can I run Spring in windowed mode? ==

	: Open SpringSettings application, turn on Expert mode, select "Render quality / Video mode" page, uncheck "Run full-screen" checkbox and finally save your settings.		: Open [[SpringSettings]] application, turn on Expert mode, select "Render quality / Video mode" page, uncheck "Run full-screen" checkbox and finally save your settings.

	== Where can I see the time I played online? ==		== Where can I see the time I played online? ==

Abma: /* Can I invert the mousewheel behaviour to make normal zoom control? */

2011-09-16T01:29:24Z

Can I invert the mousewheel behaviour to make normal zoom control?

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	: You have to set a negative zoom value. There are 2 choices for you:		: You have to set a negative zoom value. There are 2 choices for you:
	:# Set the value by using SpringSettings tool (UI Options tab > Zoom).		:# Set the value by using SpringSettings tool (UI Options tab > Zoom).
	:# Directly edit ~~springsettings.cfg~~ & adjust '''ScrollWheelSpeed''' value.		:# Directly edit [[springrc]] & adjust '''ScrollWheelSpeed''' value.
	: [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8030 Discuss this issue].		: [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8030 Discuss this issue].

Knorke: /* In-game Commands */ theres a page for that

2011-04-28T07:20:24Z

In-game Commands: theres a page for that

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 ==In-game Commands==
-: The following ''non-cheating'' commands are also available in game:
+See [[UI_commands]]
 ==Can I kick people from my 'game lobby' or my game?==

Knorke: /* Why am I destroyed so easily by long range assaults? */ deleted, because TA gameplay specific

2011-04-28T07:15:59Z

Why am I destroyed so easily by long range assaults?: deleted, because TA gameplay specific

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	: [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=145 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].		: [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=145 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].

	~~==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.~~

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

Knorke: /* Can I invert the mousewheel behaviour to make normal zoom control? */ link was dead

2011-04-28T06:55:00Z

Can I invert the mousewheel behaviour to make normal zoom control?: link was dead

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	: You have to set a negative zoom value. There are 2 choices for you:		: You have to set a negative zoom value. There are 2 choices for you:
	:# Set the value by using ~~[http://www.springlobby.info/trac/wiki/~~SpringSettings ~~SpringSettings]~~ tool (UI Options tab > Zoom)~~. Make sure your version is 0.1.1 or higher, otherwise it won't let you input negative values~~.		:# Set the value by using SpringSettings tool (UI Options tab > Zoom).
	:# Directly edit ~~%HOMEPATH%\Local Settings\Application Data\~~springsettings.cfg & adjust ScrollWheelSpeed value.		:# Directly edit springsettings.cfg & adjust '''ScrollWheelSpeed''' value.
	: [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8030 Discuss this issue].		: [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8030 Discuss this issue].

Knorke: /* Is there a way that I can play music directly through Spring, with alternating tracks for building/attacking like in the original Total Annihilation? */ groupAIs are dead

2011-04-28T06:52:20Z

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

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	==Is there a way that I can play music directly through Spring, with alternating tracks for building/attacking like in the original Total Annihilation?==		==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:~~		:Some games have music. I do not know if it is the music from TA. This is a stupid question.
	~~: http://jobjol~~.~~nl/1188~~

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

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

Knorke: /* This game is different than TA, the units HP and damage are not the same */ clean up

2011-04-28T06:49:52Z

This game is different than TA, the units HP and damage are not the same: clean up

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	: 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.		: 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.
			: The games most closet to TA are:
	~~: 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.~~

	: The most ~~closest mods~~ to ~~OTA~~ are:
	:* [[BOTA\|Basically OTA]]		:* [[BOTA\|Basically OTA]]
	:* [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=14613 Hardcore Annihilation]		:* [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=14613 Hardcore Annihilation]
			: Other [[Games]] have no connection to TA content or the TA universe.
	: Other ~~links~~ to ~~mods:~~
	~~:* 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?==		==XTA? OTA? AA? OMFGLAMO? WTF do those abbreviations mean?==