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<center>'''The following will answer the most commonly-asked questions about Spring from newcomers, especially those used to the way Total Annihilation handles things.'''</center> | <center>'''The following will answer the most commonly-asked questions about Spring from newcomers, especially those used to the way Total Annihilation handles things.'''</center> | ||
# Spring and Total Annihilation are two completely different programs. Their files are not in any way interchangeable.<!--I realize this is a bit of a fallacy, but it will prevent A LOT OF NEWBIE CRAP, so JUST LEAVE IT--> | # Spring and Total Annihilation are two completely different programs. Their files are not in any way interchangeable.<!--I realize this is a bit of a fallacy, 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\Spring | # As such, they should be installed to different directories. Spring is usually installed at C:\Program Files\Spring<BR><BR> | ||
# Make sure you have the latest version of Spring. It is 0.66b1 (released on September 9/05)<!--Must remember to keep this updated--> | # Make sure you have the latest version of Spring. It is 0.66b1 (released on September 9/05)<!--Must remember to keep this updated--><BR><BR> | ||
# To play a game of Spring, you must run the TASClient program. Spring itself, at this time, cannot be run directly very well. | # 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. | # 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> | ||
# To install a mod ("data set") to Spring, you must simply put its ".sd7" file into your "C:\...\Spring\Mods" directory. For instance "AASpring102.sd7". | # To install a mod ("data set") to Spring, you must simply put its ".sd7" file into your "C:\...\Spring\Mods" directory. For instance "AASpring102.sd7".<BR><BR> | ||
# Once a data set has been installed, it will automatically appear as an option when you start/start a game ("Battle Screen") in TASClient. | # Once a data set has been installed, it will automatically appear as an option when you start/start a game ("Battle Screen") in TASClient.<BR><BR> | ||
# The purpose of TASClient is similar to the Microsoft Zone lobby, only not as pretty. You can go there, chat, start games, etc. | # The purpose of TASClient is similar to the Microsoft Zone lobby, only not as pretty. You can go there, chat, start games, etc.<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) | # 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 again. | # If you're in a battle, but have 'lost' your battle screen, you can get it back by hitting the "Battle Screen" button again.<BR><BR> | ||
# At this time AI-controlled opponents do not function properly except for XTA, and even then they don't work very well at all. This is a high-priority feature and much effort is being put into it by several talanted community members. | # At this time AI-controlled opponents do not function properly except for XTA, and even then they don't work very well at all. This is a high-priority feature and much effort is being put into it by several talanted community members.<BR><BR> | ||
# To switch between camera modes (default is usually "first-person style"), hold down Shift on your keyboard and push your middle mouse button. | # To switch between camera modes (default is usually "first-person style"), hold down Shift on your keyboard and push your middle mouse button.<BR><BR> | ||
# At this time, most data sets for Spring are patchworks - functioning in a large way, 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. | # At this time, most data sets for Spring are patchworks - functioning in a large way, 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. | ||
<!--Please add to this page with the most commonly-asked things you see. But let's keep it under 20 questions, mmkay? -Caydr--> | <!--Please add to this page with the most commonly-asked things you see. But let's keep it under 20 questions, mmkay? -Caydr--> | ||
Revision as of 10:52, 11 November 2005
- Spring and Total Annihilation are two completely different programs. Their files are not in any way interchangeable.
- As such, they should be installed to different directories. Spring is usually installed at C:\Program Files\Spring
- Make sure you have the latest version of Spring. It is 0.66b1 (released on September 9/05)
- To play a game of Spring, you must run the TASClient program. Spring itself, at this time, cannot be run directly very well.
- You can start TASClient through the start menu link it creates or by running TASClient.exe in the directory you installed Spring in.
- To install a mod ("data set") to Spring, you must simply put its ".sd7" file into your "C:\...\Spring\Mods" directory. For instance "AASpring102.sd7".
- Once a data set has been installed, it will automatically appear as an option when you start/start a game ("Battle Screen") in TASClient.
- The purpose of TASClient is similar to the Microsoft Zone lobby, only not as pretty. You can go there, chat, start games, etc.
- 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)
- If you're in a battle, but have 'lost' your battle screen, you can get it back by hitting the "Battle Screen" button again.
- At this time AI-controlled opponents do not function properly except for XTA, and even then they don't work very well at all. This is a high-priority feature and much effort is being put into it by several talanted community members.
- To switch between camera modes (default is usually "first-person style"), hold down Shift on your keyboard and push your middle mouse button.
- At this time, most data sets for Spring are patchworks - functioning in a large way, 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.
