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    3 = Frequently Asked Questions (Stand: May 2021) =
     3= Frequently Asked Questions (Stand:''' May '21)''' =
    44== '''Basic Troubleshooting''' ==
    55'''IMPORTANT''': If the problem remains ask for help either on the [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/forum/145-help-amp-feedback/ forum] or via [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html IRC #0ad], the game is maintained by volunteers who do all sorts of tasks, be patient.
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    1111|| No replay files are generated || Do you have any antivirus software running? Try disabling it temporarily or add an exception for 0AD. ||
    1212|| Errors are displayed || (1) Try to disable all mods not compatible with the new version via the `Mod Selection` page.[[BR]](2) If you cannot access the `Mod Selection` page, you should locate your `user.cfg` file and either delete it or search for `mod.enabledmods`. Replace this line with `mod.enabledmods = "mod public"`.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:enablemods_user_cfg.jpg,500)]] ||
    13 || Registering for the Game Lobby does not work:[[BR]][[BR]]''- "Certificate expired"[[BR]]- "The stream has been closed by the server"[[BR]]- "An I/O error occurred''" || Try to disable `TLS` via `Settings` => `Options` => `Lobby`[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:disableTLS.jpg,500)]][[BR]]Worth mentioning: there is a limit to the number of accounts you can submit per hour; if it doesn't work, try again later. ||
     13|| Registering for the `Game Lobby` does not work:[[BR]][[BR]]''- "Certificate expired"[[BR]]- "The stream has been closed by the server"[[BR]]- "An I/O error occurred''" || Try to disable `TLS` via `Settings` => `Options` => `Lobby`[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:disableTLS.jpg,500)]][[BR]]Worth mentioning: there is a limit to the number of accounts you can submit per hour; if it doesn't work, try again later. ||
    1414|| ''"Authentication Failed"'' || This message usually appears, when you have got a typo in your password or username. If you are sure your password is correct, you could create a forum account and contact [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/profile/21426-user1/ user1].[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:password.jpg,500)]] ||
    1515|| The multiplayer lobby is empty. || You are probably using an older version of the game, see [https://play0ad.com/download/ play0ad.com/download] for the latest version. ||
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    3636||= '''Question''' =||= '''Answer''' =||
    3737|| How to beat the AI and get better in this game? || Read these forum posts and you will defeat the AI and most likely become a competitive player in the `Game Lobby`:[[BR]]- [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/22257-a21-multiplayer-strategy-guide/ Multiplayer strategy guide] (11/May/17) [[BR]]- [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/37247-a24-feedback/ Civ analysis for A24] (12/Mar/21)[[BR]]- [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/38103-ultimate-guide-on-how-to-win-in-0-ad-alpha-24-with-persians/ Ultimate guide on how to win in A24 with Persians] (8/Apr/21)[[BR]]Alternatively, you can watch Youtube replays of pro players or download their replays to better see their build order and which tech upgrades they focus on.[[BR]]You can find some replays for A24b here: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/36746-feldfelds-replay-dump Feldfeld's replay dump] (25/Feb/21) ||
    38 || Are there Youtube channels about this game? || The three most popular channels are:[[BR]]- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sf1aQufzzWATg9TJzg7mQ 0AD Newbie Rush][[BR]]- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEieyPXxuMxQVI5cfIcnfg Ágora 0AD][[BR]]- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-SFei6NFRuGN8CKtAsYrA Tom 0ad][[BR]]- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgSzCK6CoFgSdbPiKGmJ4A ValihrAnt - 0AD & AOE2] ||
    39 || What is the difference between `Random`, `Skirmish` and `Scenarios`? || `Random`: All settings can be adjusted.[[BR]]`Skirmish`: The number of players is fixed, everything else can be adjusted.[[BR]]`Scenarios`: Settings cannot be adjusted, everything is fixed.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:Random_Skirmish_Scenarios.jpg,500)]] ||
     38|| Are there Youtube channels about this game? || The four most popular channels are:[[BR]]- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sf1aQufzzWATg9TJzg7mQ 0AD Newbie Rush][[BR]]- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEieyPXxuMxQVI5cfIcnfg Ágora 0AD][[BR]]- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-SFei6NFRuGN8CKtAsYrA Tom 0ad][[BR]]- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgSzCK6CoFgSdbPiKGmJ4A ValihrAnt - 0AD & AOE2] ||
     39|| What is the difference between `Random`, `Skirmish` and `Scenarios`? || `Random`: All settings can be adjusted.[[BR]]`Skirmish`: The number of players and map size is fixed, everything else can be adjusted.[[BR]]`Scenarios`: Settings cannot be adjusted, everything is fixed.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:Random_Skirmish_Scenarios.jpg,500)]] ||
    4040|| How can I ban observers in multiplayer mode? || (1) You can set up a password when you host a game.[[BR]](2) In the settings under `General`, find `Observer limit`, set it to zero and no one can join after the game starts.[[BR]](3) Open the chat window and type `/kick` (person can rejoin) or `/ban` (person can't rejoin) followed by the user nickname. Only the host can kick out observers.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:multiplayer_observer.jpg,500)]] ||
    4141|| How to enable mods? || See [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Modding_Guide#Howtoinstallmods wiki/Modding_Guide] ||
    42 || What does the triangular icon above my unit indicate? || It shows the current rank of your unit. When the bar below is filled, its rank increases automatically. Your unit becomes a better fighter, but its ability to gather resources decreases. The `Rank icon` and `Experience status bar` can be toggled on/off in the `Settings` on the `Game Session` tab.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:rank_upgrade.jpg,500)]] ||
     42|| What does the triangular icon above my unit indicate? || It shows the current rank of your unit. The bar increases during combat, when it is filled, its rank increases automatically and your unit becomes a better fighter, but its ability to gather resources decreases. The `Rank icon` and `Experience status bar` can be toggled on/off in the `Settings` on the `Game Session` tab.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:rank_upgrade.jpg,500)]] ||
    4343|| How do you destroy a building instead of capturing it? || Click with the right mouse button while holding down the `ctrl` key on the building you want to destroy. ||
    4444|| How does capturing work? || The buildings have capture points for all players. If a player reaches 100% of the capture points for that building that player gains control over that building. Capture points can be gained by ordering units to capture that building or by that building standing inside a players area of influence (the player-coloured borders). ||