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<BR><center>'''The following will answer the most commonly-asked questions about Spring from newcomers, especially those confused by the differences between the way Total Annihilation handles things and the way Spring handles things.'''</center><BR>
__NOTOC__= Playing =
===Installation===
'''Spring is an engine!''' It can play many different games and maps. To play, you need at least one [[Games|Game]] and [[Maps|Map]]!
# Spring and Total Annihilation are two completely different programs. Their files are not in any way interchangeable.<!--I realize this is a massive lie, but it will prevent A LOT of newbie crap, so JUST LEAVE IT--><BR><BR>
# As such, they should be installed to different directories.  Spring is usually installed at C:\Program Files\TASpring<BR><BR>
# Make sure you have the latest version of Spring.  The current version is  0.67b3 (released 2005-12-13)<BR><BR>


===Playing===
==Getting Started==
# To play a game of Spring, you must run the TASClient program.  Spring itself, at this time, cannot be run directly very well.<BR><BR>
# You can start TASClient through the start menu link it creates or by running TASClient.exe in the directory you installed Spring in.<BR><BR>
# At this time AI-controlled opponents do not function very well, and most of them only work with XTA (the default Spring mod), and even then they don't work very well.  This is a high-priority feature and much effort is being put into it by several talanted community members. To check out the progess on the AI's, goto the [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=15 AI forum] or check out the [[AI|AI page]] in the wiki.<BR><BR>
# To switch between camera modes , hold down Shift on your keyboard and push your middle mouse button. For more info on Camera Views, see the section on [[Using_Spring#Camera_Modes|Camera Modes]] in the [[Using_Spring|Using Spring]] Article.<BR><BR>
# At this time, most data sets for Spring are in the Beta stage, almost working correctly, but not necessarily to the degree they would be in Total Annihilation.  They should all be considered works-in-progress.  Feel free to contact their authors with bug reports, as I personally know it is very much appreciated.<BR><BR>
===Mods===
# You can download most mods from http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=listing&ID=92. You should probably bookmark this page.
# To install a mod ("data set") to Spring, you must simply put its ".sd7" file (or files) into your "Spring\Mods\" directory.
# Some mods have multiple files to them. For example, "Absolute Annihilation" currently contains the main file, and three files which vary the game, giving the mod a total of four files.  Place all these into the mod folder.
# Once a mod has been installed, it will automatically appear as an option when you start a game ("Battle Screen") in TASClient.<BR><BR>


===Client===
To get started with Spring, download [https://springlobby.springrts.com/ SpringLobby], which you can use to play, chat and download games and maps.
# The purpose of TASClient is similar to the Microsoft Zone lobby, only not as pretty.  You can go there to chat, start games, download maps, and basicly anything Spring related.<BR><BR>
# Private messaging is also supported through TASClient by double-clicking a person's name on the list on the right-hand side of the screen. To exit a private messaging window, right-click that person's name at the top of your screen. (next to something like "#main")<BR><BR>
# If you're in a battle, but have 'lost' your battle screen, you can get it back by hitting the "Battle Screen" button on the top-left of the main Client window. This is also where you host games from.<BR><BR>
# Your question not answered here? Read the [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]].<BR><BR>


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==Downloading Games/Maps==
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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.'''
 
<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>
 
You can also download games and maps manually, see the [[FAQ|FAQ]]. There is also the option to install different [[GamesDownloads#Universal_Downloaders|Lobbies]].
 
==Single-Player==
 
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".
 
Some AIs don't work with all games. If the one you pick builds nothing, try another!
 
==Playing Online==
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.
 
== Wondering where some former popular games are? ==
Some larger games run their own lobby servers!  
* Zero-k (which grew out of CA) can be found at https://zero-k.info/
* Beyond All Reason (which grew out of BAR) can be found at https://www.beyondallreason.info/
* Balanced Annihilation and some other legacy *A games can be found at at https://balancedannihilation.com/
 
==Lan Party==
See the dedicated page [[Spring_on_a_LAN|Playing on a lan]].
 
=Useful Hotkeys, Etc.=
 
For the default keyboard layout please look at the [[Keyboard]] page.
 
=The Spring Forum=
[[Forum_Etiquette|Guidelines For Forum Etiquette]]
 
=Development=
To get started with development check the [[Engine_Development|Development]] page.
 
=Your question not answered here? Got problems?=
Read the [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]] or ask in the [http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=11 Forum].
You can also report [[Bugs]] to the developers so they can be fixed.
 
==Game Specific Questions==
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]
 
If Spring crashes/hangs, please look at the [[FAQ:trouble|FAQ]].
 
[[Category:Help]]
 
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Latest revision as of 18:03, 17 August 2021

Playing

Spring is an engine! It can play many different games and maps. To play, you need at least one Game and Map!

Getting Started

To get started with Spring, download SpringLobby, which you can use to play, chat and download games and maps.

Downloading Games/Maps

To download Games (or Maps), use your lobby to join an online battle hosting the game/map that you want. It should offer to download for you.

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.

You can also download games and maps manually, see the FAQ. There is also the option to install different Lobbies.

Single-Player

To start a single-player game, use your lobby. Go to the Single-Player tab. Select a game, map and AI and click "Start".

Some AIs don't work with all games. If the one you pick builds nothing, try another!

Playing Online

To play online, you need the latest version of the Spring Engine. To join matches, look for the "battles" or "multiplayer" tab in your lobby client.

Wondering where some former popular games are?

Some larger games run their own lobby servers!

Lan Party

See the dedicated page Playing on a lan.

Useful Hotkeys, Etc.

For the default keyboard layout please look at the Keyboard page.

The Spring Forum

Guidelines For Forum Etiquette

Development

To get started with development check the Development page.

Your question not answered here? Got problems?

Read the Frequently Asked Questions or ask in the Forum. You can also report Bugs to the developers so they can be fixed.

Game Specific Questions

If you have a question or problem with a certain gameplay mechanic in a game, you can talk about it at the game's subforum

If Spring crashes/hangs, please look at the FAQ.


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