Changes between Version 29 and Version 30 of FAQ


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Jul 4, 2021, 3:35:18 PM (3 years ago)
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    3 = Frequently Asked Questions (Updated:''' May '21)''' =
     3= Frequently Asked Questions (Updated:''' July '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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    2020|| What is port forwarding UDP 20595? || A port forward is a way of making a computer on your network accessible to computers on the internet, even though they are behind a router. It is commonly used in gaming, security camera setup, voice over ip, and downloading files. After you have forwarded a port you are said to have an open port. 0 A.D. uses the port 20595. ||
    2121|| How to do port forwarding? || This can be adjusted in your router settings, try googling the manual of your router and follow the instructions from there.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:router_port_forwarding.jpg,500)]] ||
    22 || How do I increase the user interface? || Add `gui.scale = "1.2"` to your `user.cfg` file, you can increase this number if you like, this will likely become an option with A25.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:user_cfg.jpg,500)]] ||
     22|| How do I increase the user interface? || Add `gui.scale = "1.2"` to your `user.cfg` file, you can increase this number if you like, this will likely become an option with A26.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:user_cfg.jpg,500)]] ||
    2323|| Where do I find my replays, save files and configuration files (e.g `user.cfg`)? || See [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/GameDataPaths wiki/GameDataPaths] ||
    2424|| Game is lagging || Yes, this is a general problem with the game. It will lag on most machines it is actually CPU bound, not your GPU. Try to play on smaller maps & limit population.[[BR]]The game will only run as fast as the slowest CPU allows in multiplayer games. ||
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    2626|| When hosting a game, the PC/laptop can barely cope with the required technical prerequisites, leading to game lag. || A way to ease the load on the PC/laptop is: [[BR]](1) Host a game, but let the host PC/laptop be a spectator. [[BR]](2) When the match starts, turn all graphics settings on the PC/laptop to a minimum, then choose one of the player's perspective. The idea is that normal observer/overload perspective allows you to see every detail on the map, which increases load. If you switch to a player's perspective, the PC/laptop only needs rendering what that player can see. This would only require the PC/laptop to render a small portion of the map, hence the load is smaller. Even better: Add an unassigned player and switch to that perspective. The unassigned player will never explore or expand, so its field of view would be limited to just the starting civic centre. [[BR]]See forum thread - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/38692-is-it-possible-to-run-0-ad-in-a-server-mode-or-otherwise-consuming-less-resources-when-only-hosting/?tab=comments#comment-424584 Is it possible to run 0 A.D. in a "server-mode"? Or otherwise consuming less resources when only hosting?] (20/Apr/21) ||
    2727|| Optimal gfx settings || To achieve an optimal balance between nice graphics effects and enough performance for a smooth game, consider this in 0 A.D. gfx settings: [[BR]](1) Enable GLSL [[BR]](2) Enable FXAA (no impact) and MSAA (little impact on performance, except for very weak GPUs) [[BR]](3) Enable water transparency [[BR]](4) Disable other water effects (reflection, refractions) [[BR]](4) Disable shadows [[BR]]See forum thread - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/41600-find-optimal-gfx-game-settings/?do=findComment&comment=431736 Find optimal gfx/ game settings?] (01/Jun/21) ||
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    2829== Contributing ==
    2930||= Question =||= '''Answer''' =||
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    5354|| How can I change the maximum/minimum camera zoom? || In single player mode, you can open the developer overlay with `Alt + D` and toggle the `Restrict camera` option so that you can adjust the camera zoom to your preferences.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:Restrict_camera.jpg,400)]] ||
    5455|| Where do I get a rating and how is my `Game Lobby` rating calculated? || Currently, only 1v1 are rated and this option can be switched on/off by the host of the game. When the option is turned on, you will see it at the bottom of the game setup page.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:rated_game.jpg,500)]][[BR]][NEEDS MORE EXPLANATION, it uses ELO like chess, but more details would be nice] ||
     56|| How do I report a user who quits a `rated game` without resigning? || You need to find the correct replay file (see [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/GameDataPaths wiki/GameDataPaths]) and upload it here: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/35314-ratings-disputes-and-offence-reporting Ratings Disputes and Offence Reporting] (27/Mar/16). ||
    5557|| How are the total, economy, military and exploration score calculated? || (1) Total = Sum of economy, military and exploration score[[BR]](2) Economy = Resources gathered + trade income, divided by 10[[BR]](3) Military = Sum of enemyUnitsKilledValue, unitsCapturedValue, enemyBuildingsDestroyedValue and buildingsCapturedValue, divided by 10[[BR]](4) Exploration = percentMapExplored, multiplied with 10[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:score.jpg,500)]] ||
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    7173||= Question =||= '''Answer''' =||
    7274|| Why is this game still in alpha? || A developer wrote [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/37512-the-release-of-alpha-24-and-the-recent-announcements-about-aoe-4/?tab=comments#comment-421273 (21/Mar/21)]: ''"0 A.D. is also still quite laggy, and needs a fair few improvements before I think it's ready for a more mainstream audience. I would push towards dropping the 'alpha' from the name, but that doesn't mean it's quite ready."[[BR]]''[NEEDS MORE EXPLANATION @wraitii] ||
    73 || Is the website up to date? || No, unfortunately most information provided on [https://play0ad.com/ play0ad.com] is very outdated. This needs to be fixed, if you want to help us, raise your voice either via the forum or IRC. ||
     75|| Is the website up to date? || Yes, but gameplay related infos (Features, Factions, Game Manual) are a bit outdated. This needs to be fixed, if you want to help us, raise your voice either via the forum or IRC. ||
    7476|| How to keep up with the game? || For casual players there is no channel that summarizes progress. From time to time there are some social media posts and a development report, but they are rare.[[BR]]For players with technical background, you can read the [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/log/ps Logs], check committed patches on [https://code.wildfiregames.com/diffusion/commit/query/all/ Phabricator] or the timeline on [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/timeline Trac]. ||
    7577|| When will the game be released? || When it will be ready. Unfortunately we can't be much more specific than that, there are too many things we just don't know. We're working on the game in our spare time, so we don't know how much time we'll have to make the game. We've never developed a game before, so we don't know how long it will take to do one or the other. ||