Finalizing linux install
Finalizing installation
Now you have Spring installed.
Depending on your distribution/package you still need a Multiplayer Lobby, for Linux the most common one is SpringLobby, you can get it here.
Maps & Mods
Since Spring is only an engine, you need to download games/mods for it, and the maps that go with those games.
Springlobby will automatically do this for you using bittorrent when you attempt to join a game with a map or mod that you don't currently have.
If you want to download it manually or browse existing maps, there are several easy to use websites - here are some:
Pick any of those sites, download a map or mod, and then double click it. This will move it to your Spring folder using the spring map/mod installer program. If you wish to move maps/mods by hand, they are located under ~/.spring/maps/ or ~/.spring/mods/ (if the folder doesn't exist - create it). Don't unpack the file in any way though, just download and save it. Reload your maps/mods in Springlobby, (Tools -> Reload maps/mods) and they will be ready to use.
These sites also may provide other neat things like lua widgets, epic replays, AI bots (for playing offline or to team up on with a freind). Generally the installation requires you to download the file and place it in the appropriate folder in your ~/.spring directory. (you may have to create the folder)
Hint: If you know the map name you want, there is a Search function provided in those websites. Just write a part of the name, like one word, and you'll easily find the map you were looking for - this is helpful later on.
BA (Balanced Annihilation)
A popular mod to get started with is Balanced Annihilation (BA) 6.21. Please note that before you can run it though, you'll need to download the OTA content - read the section below on how to get that.
CA (Complete Annihilation)
A new mod with better models, graphical effects, and a different take on gameplay is the CA mod - get it here.
OTA Content
Certain mods require content from the Total Annihilation game, you need to download the following file to play them:
wget http://ipxserver.dyndns.org/games/spring/mods/xta/base-ota-content.zip -P ~/spring/base
unzip ~/spring/base/base-ota-content.zip -d ~/.spring/base/
Note that you need to own a copy of Total Annihilation, to download this file legally. Mods that do not require this file are at least NanoBlobs, Kernel Panic, Expand & Exterminate, S44, BA and CA.
