| 13 | 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. || |
| 14 | 14 | || ''"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)]] || |
| 15 | 15 | || 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. || |
| 16 | 16 | || How to play online? || Go to `Multiplayer` --> `Game Lobby` --> `Create a new account`, then you should see this page, now you can join a game or set one up yourself via `Host Game`.[[BR]][[Image(Game_Lobby.jpg,500)]] || |
| 18 | 18 | || How to play via LAN? || See this forum thread with detailed instructions - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/21614-multiplayer-on-lan/?do=findComment&comment=325645 Multiplayer on LAN (16/Jan/17)]. || |
| 19 | 19 | || My friend cannot join my game and I cannot join their game. || __Firewall:__[[BR]]Try disabling it or add an exception for 0AD.[[BR]][[BR]]__Router:__[[BR]]If you forward the port, everyone will be able to join you. If you use STUN when hosting, probably many but not everyone will be able to join you. If you can't join someone else's game, there's nothing you can do about it other than informing the host that he should port forward or host your own game. || |
| 20 | 20 | || 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 firewall/ 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 by default. || |
| 21 | 21 | || 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)]] || |
| 23 | 23 | || Where do I find my replays, save files and configuration files (e.g `user.cfg`)? || See [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/GameDataPaths wiki/GameDataPaths] || |
| 24 | 24 | || 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. || |
| 25 | 25 | || Frame rate - CPU and GPU workload || (1) Every frame that is calculated by the GPU is "prepared" by the CPU, one of them will limit your frame rate (FPS). When you select graphics effects, you create additional workloads for your GPU and CPU, causing your framerate to drop. Current PCs are mostly CPU limited in 0 A.D. because the game is not yet multi-threaded. That means they usually only use 1 core. Since graphics effects mostly affect the GPU, you can (on newer PCs) choose the higher graphics effects without sacrificing performance. [[BR]](2) Heating up the hardware leads to thermal throttling of the hardware. This effect is especially known for mobile PCs. If the hardware gets too hot, it throttles its performance until the hardware cools down again. Therefore, a limited but constant frame rate is usually better than a frame rate that fluctuates due to thermal throttling. [[BR]](3) VSync will also limit the framerate to the framerate of the monitor (I estimate 60 frames/Herz).[[BR]]See forum thread - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/34409-recomandet-fps-throttling/?do=findComment&comment=417420 Recommended FPS Throttling?] (16/Dec/20) || |
| 26 | | || 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) || |
| 27 | | || 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) || |
| | 26 | || 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]]Related 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) || |
| | 27 | || 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]](5) Disable shadows [[BR]]Related forum thread - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/41600-find-optimal-gfx-game-settings/?do=findComment&comment=431736 Find optimal gfx/ game settings?] (1/Jun/21) || |
| | 28 | |
| | 29 | == Platform-Specific Troubleshooting == |
| | 30 | ||= '''Issue''' =||= '''possible Solution''' =|| |
| | 31 | |||| '''-> Linux''' || |
| | 32 | || How to install 0 A.D. on Ubuntu? || See this forum thread - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/46311-how-to-install-0ad-24-in-ubuntu/ How to install 0AD 24 in Ubuntu?] (3/Jul/21). || |
| | 33 | |||| '''-> macOS''' || |
| | 34 | || 0 A.D. cannot be opened because [[BR]]the developer cannot be verified. || The reason for this message is that 0 A.D. would need to be signed with an AppleID, which costs an annual subscription. At the moment, this problem can be bypassed for the installation by `right-clicking` and clicking `Open`.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:macOS_installation.jpg,500)]][[BR]]Related forum thread - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/26149-macos-catalina-requires-notarization/?tab=comments#comment-376810 MacOS Catalina requires notarization](4/Jun/19) || |
| 40 | 46 | || 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)]] || |
| 41 | 47 | || 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)]] || |
| 42 | 48 | || How to enable mods? || See [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Modding_Guide#Howtoinstallmods wiki/Modding_Guide] || |
| 43 | 49 | || 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)]] || |
| 81 | 88 | || Does 0AD have a Discord? || There is no official Discord, but there are unofficial servers:[[BR]][https://discord.gg/KJPwF94 discord.gg/KJPwF94][[BR]][https://discord.gg/VbE9U3r discord.gg/VbE9U3r][[BR]][https://discord.gg/ztUnc2dg discord.gg/ztUnc2dg][[BR]][https://discord.gg/xgpMArvu discord.gg/xgpMArvu][[BR]][https://discord.gg/jywnFzFA discord.gg/jywnFzFA][[BR]][https://discord.gg/VfzEqsHK discord.gg/VfzEqsHK][[BR]][https://discord.gg/VQxTWcHh discord.gg/VQxTWcHh] || |
| 82 | 89 | || How about more factions? || There are mods that add more factions to the game (see [https://github.com/0ADMods github.com/0ADMods]).[[BR]]Likely candidates: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/38729-addition-of-han-chinese-to-0ad Han Chinese] (20/Apr/21) , [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/22111-zapotecs-10 Zapotecs] (7/Apr/17) and [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/22832-faction-nomads-xiongnu/ Nomads Xiongnu](29/Apr/17)[[BR]]The concerns, for adding new factions, mainly revolve around balancing all the factions so that they are equally strong, but still different from each other and to be historically accurate. || |
| 83 | 90 | || Will you add single-player campaigns? || It has been committed to the development version with changeset [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/changeset/24979/ 24979] (2/Mar/21), you can find more information in this forum thread [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/35890-tutorial-campaign/ Tutorial Campaign (29/Jan/21)].[[BR]]'''Mapmakers who are willing to work on a campaign, please contact us (via forum or IRC 0ad-dev), we would appreciate your contribution to the implementation of the campaign or a tutorial.''' || |
| 84 | 91 | || Does the game have an in-game store, is it freemium or pay-to-win? || No, everything of the game is totally free and open source. We only use [https://play0ad.com/community/donate/ donations] to pay for server hosting, etc. || |
