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'''Spring is an engine!''' To play, you need at least one [[Games|Game]] and | '''Spring is an engine!''' It can play many different games on many different maps. To play, you need at least one [[Games|Game]] and [[Maps|Map]]! | ||
To get started with Spring, visit [[Download|Downloads]] to get the latest version. It comes with some AIs and with 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 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]]. | |||
==Single-Player== | ==Single-Player== | ||
To start a single-player game, use one of the [[GamesDownloads#Universal_Downloaders|Lobbies]]. 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== | ==Playing Online== | ||
To play online, you need the latest version of the [[Download|Spring Engine]] | To play online, you need the latest version of the [[Download|Spring Engine]] and a [[Lobby_Development|Lobby]]. To join matches, look for the "battles" or "multiplayer" tab in your lobby client. | ||
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Revision as of 22:34, 1 February 2015
Playing
Spring is an engine! It can play many different games on many different maps. To play, you need at least one Game and Map!
To get started with Spring, visit Downloads to get the latest version. It comes with some AIs and with 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 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.
Single-Player
To start a single-player game, use one of the Lobbies. 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 and a Lobby. To join matches, look for the "battles" or "multiplayer" tab in your lobby client.
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
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.
