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= Introduction =
 * [https://play0ad.com Main web site]
 * For information on how to edit the contents of the Wiki, see the [wiki:TracGuide help] page.
 * Contact us on our [http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php? forums], or [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad #0ad on QuakeNet IRC]

= Guides =
== For everyone: ==
'''NOTE''': Some of the gameplay details in the following manuals might be slightly outdated.

 * '''[wiki:0adManual 0 A.D. Gameplay Manual]'''
 * [wiki:Atlas_Manual Atlas (Scenario Editor) Manual]
 * [wiki:Manual_Settings Editing the settings]
 * '''[wiki:ReportingErrors Reporting errors]'''
 * [wiki:GameDataPaths Paths to configs and other data files]
 * [wiki:Installing_East_Asian_Locales Installing the East Asian Locales mod] - see how you can add support for locales that require a more elaborate font.
 * [wiki:Strategy_Guide Strategy Guide]
 * [wiki:Mod_List 0 A.D. Mods] - modifications made by players that change the game.
 * [wiki:FAQ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]

== For developers and those interested in the latest progress ==
 * '''[wiki:BuildInstructions Build instructions]'''
 * [wiki:Alpha27 Changelog for the next release]
 * [wiki:ReleaseProcessDraft Release process for the next release]
 * [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev on QuakeNet IRC]
 * '''[wiki:GettingStarted Getting started with development]'''
 * [wiki:Design_Document Design Document] (somewhat old)
 * '''[wiki:0AD_The_Vision The Vision of 0 A.D.]'''

=== For programmers: ===
 * [wiki:GettingStartedProgrammers Introduction to 0 A.D. Programming]
 * [wiki:SubmittingPatches How to submit a patch]
 * [wiki:Coding_Conventions Coding conventions]
 * [wiki:CodeQuality Code quality]
 * [wiki:Logging Logging conventions]
 * [wiki:WritingTests Writing tests]
 * [wiki:Debugging]
 * [wiki:DebuggingOnWindows Debugging on Windows]
 * [wiki:BuildAndDeploymentEnvironment Build and Deployment Environment] - W.I.P.
 * [wiki:EngineProfiling Performance Profiling]
 * [http://svn.wildfiregames.com/docs Doxygen docs]
 * [wiki:EnglishStyleGuide English Style Guide] - rules to write user-facing texts
 * [wiki:EngineFunctions List of Engine functions]

=== For artists: ===
 * [wiki:ArtDesignDocument Artist Design Document]
 * [wiki:AnimationSync Animation/sound/gameplay synchronisation]
 * [wiki:MaterialFormat Material file format]
 * [wiki:TextureFormat Texture file format]
 * [wiki:ParticleFormat Particle file format]
 * [http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18340 General low-poly tips]
 * [http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=17542&p=273078 How to Import/export assets and bake AO maps in Blender3D]
 * [wiki:BasicAnimationImplementation Quick animating and exporting tutorial]
 * [wiki:AnimationExportTutorial Extensive tutorial on how to export mesh and animations from Blender3D to 0AD]
 * [http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16654&page=2#entry253448 Tips for creating/editing UV maps]
 * [wiki:Basic3DImplementation Basic 3D implementation (how to create and get your model and texture in game)]
 * [wiki:ExportingErrors Known errors and solutions about getting models on the engine]
 * [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?/topic/20818-new-chicken-portrait/&do=findComment&comment=317440 How to create portraits with layer effects in the style of 0 A.D.]
 * [wiki:TechnicalArtRequirements Technical Art Requirements]
 * [wiki:SoundNamingConventions Sound Naming Conventions]

=== For modders: ===
 * [wiki:Modding_Guide Modding Guide]
 * [wiki:Mod_Layout Mod Layout]
 * [wiki:Mod_Publishing_Process Mod Publishing Process]
 * [wiki:Mod_Verification_Process Mod Verification Process]
 * [wiki:TranslatingMods Mod Translation]

=== For map makers: ===
 * [wiki:Atlas_Manual Atlas (Scenario Editor) Manual]
 * [wiki:Random_Map_Generator Random Map Generation]
 * [wiki:Triggers Trigger Scripts]

=== For translators: ===
 * [wiki:Localization How to translate the game]

= Other useful information =
== Useful trac links ==
 * [/log/ps Log of latest code revisions] ([/log/ps?verbose=on verbose])
 * [wiki:Changelogs Changelog overview]
 * [/report/3 Open tasks and defects]

== Technical Design Documentation ==
 * [wiki:TDD_AI AI]
 * [wiki:TDD_MultiplayerLobby Multiplayer Lobby]
 * [wiki:TDD_FileFormats FileFormats]
 * [wiki:TDD_Infrastructure Infrastructure]
 * [wiki:TDD_Simulation Simulation]
 * [wiki:Technology_Templates Technologies]
 * [wiki:Triggers]
 * [wiki:Aura_Templates Auras]
 * [wiki:Formations]
 * [wiki:Internationalization_and_Localization Internationalization and Localization] (translations)
 * [wiki:SecurityModel Security]
 * [wiki:TDD_Tools Tools]

'''WARNING:''' Much of the documentation below is hopelessly outdated or contains ideas which have never been implemented. It is being updated – as of 2024-01-22 –, but in the meantime if you're unsure about something, ask one of the official developers. Also contact Stan or Beau before translating anything here.

 * [wiki:TDD_GUI GUI] – Mostly outdated
 * [wiki:TDD_Graphics Graphics] – Mostly outdated
 * [wiki:TDD_LowLevel Low-level] – Partially outdated
 * [wiki:TDD_Audio Audio] – Very outdated
 * [wiki:TDD_MiscEngine Misc. Engine] – Very outdated