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__NOTOC__= Playing =
'''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><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>
==Getting Started==


===About Spring===
To get started with Spring, download [https://springlobby.springrts.com/ SpringLobby], which you can use to play, chat and download games and maps.
Spring is an open source project. This means everyone with programming knowledge can contribute in the project. It also means this is made in free time.<BR><BR>
Spring is currently in a Beta stage. This means it isn't done yet, nor in a releasable stage. Therefore, some things may be unclear or not user-friendly yet. (Like the GUI, which doesn't exist.)<BR><BR>


===Installation===
==Downloading Games/Maps==
# Get The installer here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/download.php<BR><BR>
# Spring and Total Annihilation are two completely different programs.  Their files are not in any way interchangeable.<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  {{CurrentVersion}}<BR><BR>
# Spring it self is an engine, the program that runs the content. The content it's self (the buildings, units, sounds, images) are packed in mod files. There are several mods you can play with Spring. They all have diffrent play styles. The mod: XTA comes with the installer and can be played when you have installed Spring.<BR><BR>


===Playing===
'''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.'''
# 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>
# It is possible to play a single player game. This requires ofcourse an AI to fight against. Take a look at the Bots section of this article.<BR><BR>


<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>


===Using Mods===
You can also download games and maps manually, see the [[FAQ|FAQ]]. There is also the option to install different [[GamesDownloads#Universal_Downloaders|Lobbies]].
# A list of all mods can be found at: [[Mods]]
# You can download most mods from [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=listing&ID=92 File Universe]. You should probably bookmark this page.
# To install a mod ("data set") to Spring, you just simply put the ".sd7" or ".sdz" 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, restart the Spring Client, or click on the "Refresh mod list" when hosting a game. It then will appear as an option when you start a game ("Battle Screen") in TASClient.<BR><BR>


===Using Maps===
==Single-Player==
# Maps, like mods, can all be found at [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=listing&ID=121 File Universe].<BR><BR>
# This files are also ".sd7" of ".sdz" files. They may be zipped with WinZip op WinRar, to redure the side. In that case, unzip them before placing them in the "Maps" directory in the Spring folder.<BR><BR>
# In the Battle Screen, use the "Reload Map list" button to use the newly downloaded map.<BR><BR>
# The Client can also automaticly download the required map. In the Battlescreen go to "More Maps" and select the wanted map from the list.<BR><BR>


===Client===
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".  
# 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 basically 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>
# To host a game, go to "Battle Screen" and click the "Host battle" buton. A small window pops up, allowing you to chose the mod and other settings.<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>
# There is an alternate client made by Altaric. [http://taspring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Altaric's_Lobby_Client Altaclient].<br><br>


===Bots===
Some AIs don't work with all games. If the one you pick builds nothing, try another!
Bots are AI controlled players. There are several Ai projects in development. Most of them are at a playable stage.<br>


There are bots packed with Spring, so you should already have several AI to fight against. Installing other AI's or new versions is simple as using new mods or maps.<br><br>
==Playing Online==
# Unpack the downloaded file, and place all the files in \TAspring\aidll\globalai<br><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.
# Restart Spring Client if it was running.<br><br>
# Or use [http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2590 SpingSP], a small program that easily sets up a singleplayer game.<br><br>


A list of AI's can be found at: [[AIs]]<br><br>
== 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/


Your question not answered here? Got problems? Read the [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]].<BR><BR>
==Lan Party==
See the dedicated page [[Spring_on_a_LAN|Playing on a lan]].


[[Category:Playing]]
=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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