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Flozi: tag for delete, use FAQ instead?

2013-03-09T21:16:54Z

tag for delete, use FAQ instead?

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	=Basic Help Topics=		=Basic Help Topics=
	==Installing Spring==		==Installing Spring==

Heavylancer: /* Playing */ More fleshing out.

2010-07-15T02:29:04Z

Playing: More fleshing out.

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	==Playing==		==Playing==
	~~Seek~~ individual games ~~play guides~~.		For help and strategy guides for playing individual games, go to the relevant game's page via the [[Games]] page.

	==Joining Games==		==Joining Games==
	==Hosting Games==		==Hosting Games==

Heavylancer: /* Installing New Maps and Game Types */ Fleshed out this section - Requires a paragraph for Linux users still.

2010-07-15T02:26:29Z

Installing New Maps and Game Types: Fleshed out this section - Requires a paragraph for Linux users still.

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	==Joining Games==		==Joining Games==
	==Hosting Games==		==Hosting Games==
	==Installing New Maps and ~~Game Types~~==		==Installing New Maps and Mod Files==
			'''For Windows Users:''' Double clicking on a mod or map file (.sd7 or .sdz)will automatically 'install' it by moving it to a folder where Spring will be able to recognise it.


	=More Places to Find Help=		=More Places to Find Help=

Heavylancer: /* For Players */ Added link to the GamesDownloads page

2010-07-15T02:22:59Z

For Players: Added link to the GamesDownloads page

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	=== For Players ===		=== For Players ===
	Users who wish to play a game that uses the Spring engine should go to the [[Games]] page and use the standalone installer for their game if one is available.		Users who wish to play a game that uses the Spring engine should go to the [[Games]] page and use the standalone installer for their game if one is available. A list of these games offered is at the [[GamesDownloads]] page as well.

	For games that do no have standalone installers, users can instead download and run the Spring Engine installer and then download the mod by going to that game's page. Double-clicking on a mod or map file (.sd7 or .sdz )when the Spring Engine is installed will automatically 'install' it for you.		For games that do no have standalone installers, users can instead download and run the Spring Engine installer and then download the mod by going to that game's page. Double-clicking on a mod or map file (.sd7 or .sdz )when the Spring Engine is installed will automatically 'install' it for you.

Heavylancer: /* Installing Spring */ Added text so that the page actually becomes slightly helpful.

2010-07-15T02:21:02Z

Installing Spring: Added text so that the page actually becomes slightly helpful.

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	=Basic Help Topics=		=Basic Help Topics=
	==Installing Spring==		==Installing Spring==

			=== For Players ===
			Users who wish to play a game that uses the Spring engine should go to the [[Games]] page and use the standalone installer for their game if one is available.

			For games that do no have standalone installers, users can instead download and run the Spring Engine installer and then download the mod by going to that game's page. Double-clicking on a mod or map file (.sd7 or .sdz )when the Spring Engine is installed will automatically 'install' it for you.

			=== For Developers ===
			Developers should visit the [[download]] section and follow the instructions there.

	==Starting a Test or Single-Player Game==		==Starting a Test or Single-Player Game==
	Windows:		Windows:

Enetheru: removed erroneous mention of "playing spring"

2010-07-14T07:40:12Z

removed erroneous mention of "playing spring"

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	The more reliable way to start a single player game is to start a passworded or locked game on the server and add AI "bots" to the match instead of human players. See: [[#Hosting Games\| Hosting Games]]		The more reliable way to start a single player game is to start a passworded or locked game on the server and add AI "bots" to the match instead of human players. See: [[#Hosting Games\| Hosting Games]]

	==Playing ~~Spring~~==		==Playing==
	~~See: [[Using Spring]]~~		Seek individual games play guides.
	==Joining Games==		==Joining Games==
	==Hosting Games==		==Hosting Games==

Sinbadev at 21:49, 30 October 2008

2008-10-30T21:49:42Z

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	==Starting a Test or Single-Player Game==		==Starting a Test or Single-Player Game==
	Windows:		Windows:

	There is no real "Single Player Mode" but in the current version you can execute the "spring.exe" included in the install directory (or use the "Test Spring" shortcut in the Start Menu on windows). This will bring up a list of "Games", pick one. Next Choose a GlobalAI Test for the AI you want to fight (Some AIs may just sit there and do nothing with some or all Games) or "Random Enemies" (which will throw random enemies at you, but might not work with all Games). Then choose a map and get started.		There is no real "Single Player Mode" but in the current version you can execute the "spring.exe" included in the install directory (or use the "Test Spring" shortcut in the Start Menu on windows). This will bring up a list of "Games", pick one. Next Choose a GlobalAI Test for the AI you want to fight (Some AIs may just sit there and do nothing with some or all Games) or "Random Enemies" (which will throw random enemies at you, but might not work with all Games). Then choose a map and get started.

Sinbadev at 21:49, 30 October 2008

2008-10-30T21:49:19Z

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	Windows:		Windows:
	There is no real "Single Player Mode" but in the current version you can execute the "spring.exe" included in the install directory (or use the "Test Spring" shortcut in the Start Menu on windows). This will bring up a list of "Games", pick one. Next Choose a GlobalAI Test for the AI you want to fight (Some AIs may just sit there and do nothing with some or all Games) or "Random Enemies" (which will throw random enemies at you, but might not work with all Games). Then choose a map and get started.		There is no real "Single Player Mode" but in the current version you can execute the "spring.exe" included in the install directory (or use the "Test Spring" shortcut in the Start Menu on windows). This will bring up a list of "Games", pick one. Next Choose a GlobalAI Test for the AI you want to fight (Some AIs may just sit there and do nothing with some or all Games) or "Random Enemies" (which will throw random enemies at you, but might not work with all Games). Then choose a map and get started.

	The more reliable way to start a single player game is to start a passworded or locked game on the server and add AI "bots" to the match instead of human players. See: [[#Hosting Games\| Hosting Games]]		The more reliable way to start a single player game is to start a passworded or locked game on the server and add AI "bots" to the match instead of human players. See: [[#Hosting Games\| Hosting Games]]

Sinbadev: Just Getting Started Here, feel free to contribute

2008-10-30T21:48:47Z

Just Getting Started Here, feel free to contribute

New page

=Basic Help Topics=
==Installing Spring==
==Starting a Test or Single-Player Game==
Windows:
There is no real "Single Player Mode" but in the current version you can execute the "spring.exe" included in the install directory (or use the "Test Spring" shortcut in the Start Menu on windows). This will bring up a list of "Games", pick one. Next Choose a GlobalAI Test for the AI you want to fight (Some AIs may just sit there and do nothing with some or all Games) or "Random Enemies" (which will throw random enemies at you, but might not work with all Games). Then choose a map and get started.
The more reliable way to start a single player game is to start a passworded or locked game on the server and add AI "bots" to the match instead of human players. See: [[#Hosting Games| Hosting Games]]

==Playing Spring==
See: [[Using Spring]]
==Joining Games==
==Hosting Games==
==Installing New Maps and Game Types==

=More Places to Find Help=

Links/Pages:
*[[Using Spring]] (Attempts to be an exhaustive manual for playing Games made for the Spring Engine)
*[[FAQ|Wiki Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)]]
*[http://spring.clan-sy.com/websvn/listing.php?repname=spring&path=%2Ftrunk%2FDocumentation%2F&rev=0&sc=0| "Official Documentation"] (Right from the Devs, via SVN)
*[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=11| Official Help & Bugs Forum]