Changes between Version 38 and Version 39 of FAQ


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Updated links for replays on A25; added explanation for rated games; set IRC links for each mention.

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    33= Frequently Asked Questions (Updated:''' August '21)''' =
    44== '''Basic Troubleshooting''' ==
    5 '''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.
     5'''IMPORTANT''': If the problem remains ask for help either on the [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/forum/145-help-amp-feedback/ forum] or via IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad], the game is maintained by volunteers who do all sorts of tasks, be patient.
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    77||= '''Issue''' =||= '''possible Solution''' =||
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    1111|| Game does not render correctly/[[BR]]Rainbow colors || See this forum thread [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/36656-game-does-not-render-correctly/ Game does not render correctly] (22/Feb/21). ||
    1212|| No replay files are generated || Do you have any antivirus software running? Try disabling it temporarily or add an exception for 0AD. ||
    13 || 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 (see [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/GameDataPaths wiki/GameDataPaths]) 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|| Errors are displayed/[[BR]]Game crashes on startup || (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 (see [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/GameDataPaths wiki/GameDataPaths]) 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)]] ||
    1414|| How do I increase the user interface? || Add `gui.scale = "1.2"` to your `user.cfg` file (see [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/GameDataPaths wiki/GameDataPaths]), you can increase this number if you like, this will likely become an option with A26.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:user_cfg.jpg,500)]] ||
    1515|| Where do I find my replays, save files and configuration files (e.g `user.cfg`)? || See [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/GameDataPaths wiki/GameDataPaths] ||
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    3434|| 0 A.D. cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified. || The reason for this message is that 0 A.D. would need to be signed with a developer 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,600)]][[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) ||
    3535||||= '''Linux related''' =||
    36 || 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). ||
    37 || Game does not capture my left `ctrl` key press. || The left `ctrl` problem seems to be a result of the `show cursor` functionality of gnome-tweak.[[BR]]Related forum thread - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/48361-crash-on-map-selection-and-hotkey-problem/?do=findComment&comment=442582 Crash on map selection and hotkey problem] (19/Jul/21) ||
     36|| Game does not capture the left `ctrl` key press. || The left `ctrl` problem seems to be a result of the `show cursor` functionality of gnome-tweak.[[BR]]Related forum thread - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/48361-crash-on-map-selection-and-hotkey-problem/?do=findComment&comment=442582 Crash on map selection and hotkey problem] (19/Jul/21) ||
    3837||||= '''Windows related''' =||
    39 || Game crashes on startup. || Maybe the wrong GPU is simply being used. This youtube video might help you solve the problem:[[BR]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9wXMHSvssQ How to set NVIDIA as default graphics card for Windows 10 computers and laptops - 2021 Tutorial] (21/Apr/20).[[BR]] Related forum thread - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/51184-alpha-25-could-not-start/ Alpha 25 could not start] (8/Aug/21). ||
     38|| Game crashes on startup. || Maybe the wrong GPU is simply being used. This Youtube video might help you solve the problem:[[BR]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9wXMHSvssQ How to set NVIDIA as default graphics card for Windows 10 computers and laptops - 2021 Tutorial] (21/Apr/20).[[BR]] Related forum thread - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/51184-alpha-25-could-not-start/ Alpha 25 could not start] (8/Aug/21). ||
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    4140== Contributing ==
    4241||= Question =||= '''Answer''' =||
    43 || '''How can I contribute?''' || Look [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/WikiStart#Fordevelopersandthoseinterestedinthelatestprogress here]. You can also introduce yourself on our [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php forums] or dive into our [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev IRC-channel #0ad-dev on QuakeNet].[[BR]]There are basically four important channels:[[BR]](1) [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/ trac.wildfiregames.com] - managing bugs and the wiki[[BR]](2) [https://code.wildfiregames.com/ code.wildfiregames.com]  (aka Phab or Phabricator) - managing/ reviewing patches[[BR]](3) [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/ wildfiregames.com/forum] - discussion/feedback/miscellaneous[[BR]](4) [https://www.transifex.com/wildfire-games/0ad/ transifex.com/wildfire-games/0ad] - translating the game ||
    44 || '''Can I help testing the development version?''' || Yes, testers are always welcome.  It is recommended to join IRC (!#0ad-dev on Quakenet) to discuss things more easily.[[BR]]Most of the time the developers are happy to point you to a patch that needs testing and that you can give feedback on. ||
    45 || '''If I find a solution to a bug, what should I do?''' || We use Phabricator to manage patches. You can upload your solution there and request the review of your patch. If the developers accept it, it is added to the development version and later ends up in the bundled release version. [[BR]]Important: The only thing that gets a patch committed is a team member who pauses work on their own feature to review something. So if you feel you are not being heard, you may need to nag a developer, the best way is usually via IRC 0ad-dev. ||
     42|| '''How can I contribute?''' || Look [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/WikiStart#Fordevelopersandthoseinterestedinthelatestprogress here]. You can also introduce yourself on our [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php forums] or dive into our IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev] channels.[[BR]]There are basically four important channels:[[BR]](1) [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/ trac.wildfiregames.com] - managing bugs and the wiki[[BR]](2) [https://code.wildfiregames.com/ code.wildfiregames.com]  (aka Phab or Phabricator) - managing/ reviewing patches[[BR]](3) [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/ wildfiregames.com/forum] - discussion/feedback/miscellaneous[[BR]](4) [https://www.transifex.com/wildfire-games/0ad/ transifex.com/wildfire-games/0ad] - translating the game ||
     43|| '''Can I help testing the development version?''' || Yes, testers are always welcome.  It is recommended to join IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev] to discuss things more easily.[[BR]]Most of the time the developers are happy to point you to a patch that needs testing and that you can give feedback on. ||
     44|| '''If I find a solution to a bug, what should I do?''' || We use Phabricator to manage patches. You can upload your solution there and request the review of your patch. If the developers accept it, it is added to the development version and later ends up in the bundled release version. [[BR]]Important: The only thing that gets a patch committed is a team member who pauses work on their own feature to review something. So if you feel you are not being heard, you may need to nag a developer, the best way is usually via IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev]. ||
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    7170== Gameplay ==
    7271||= '''Question''' =||= '''Answer''' =||
    73 || 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 (see Miscellaneous below) 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) ||
     72|| 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 (see Miscellaneous below) 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 A25 here: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/forum/487-alpha-25/ Game Replays - Alpha 25] ||
    7473|| 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)]] ||
    7574|| 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)]] ||
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    8887|| How can I get units to move as individuals and not in formation? || Click with the right mouse button on the symbol at the top left, the small indicator changes the symbol.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:formations_disabeld.jpg,500)]] ||
    8988|| 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)]] ||
    90 || 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] ||
     89|| Where do I get a rating and how is my `Game Lobby` rating calculated? || Currently, only 1v1 matches are rated, and this option can be turned on or off by the host of the game. When the option is turned on, it will be displayed at the bottom of the game settings page. You will start with a score of 1200, which will increase if you win and decrease if you lose. After your first rated game, the rating will be visible.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:rated_game.jpg,500)]][[BR]][NEEDS MORE EXPLANATION, it uses ELO like chess, but more details would be nice] ||
    9190|| 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). ||
    9291|| 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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    10099||= Question =||= '''Answer''' =||
    101100|| How to get started? || The game itself is developed to be highly modifiable, to get started see [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Modding_Guide wiki/Modding_Guide] and [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Mod_Layout wiki/Mod_Layout].[[BR]]Taking a look at small existing mods (e.g [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/27124-ffm_visibility-mod/ ffm_visibility] or [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/38615-battle-mod-for-0-ad Battle Mod]) might help to better understand how things work.[[BR]]Some total-conversion mods are: [https://www.moddb.com/mods/hyrule-conquest Hyrule Conquest], [https://github.com/JustusAvramenko/delenda_est Delenda Est] or [https://github.com/azayrahmad/0AD-City-Builder 0AD City Builder]. ||
    102 || What to do if I need help? || (1) You can ask via IRC 0ad (general questions) or 0ad-dev (technical questions).[[BR]](2) You might find old threads in the [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/forum/18-game-modification/ Game Modification] subforum answering your questions, otherwise you can create a topic and ask for help there. ||
     101|| What to do if I need help? || (1) You can ask via IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev].[[BR]](2) You might find old threads in the [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/forum/18-game-modification/ Game Modification] subforum answering your questions, otherwise you can create a topic and ask for help there. ||
    103102|| Can I use the game assets? || Yes, you only have to comply with the [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Modding_Guide#License 0AD license].[[BR]]''"0 A.D. is released as open source: you can freely use, copy, modify and distribute the game's source code and data files, as long as you include attribution to Wildfire Games and let anyone freely modify and distribute any of your own modifications to the game's files."'' ||
    104103|| Where to find the source code? || Here you can find all the information on how to get the source code and build the game: [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/BuildInstructions wiki/BuildInstructions]. ||
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    110109|| 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."'' ||
    111110|| Will you put the game on Steam? || We're going to look at putting the game on Steam to make it easier for people to find out about it, but not until we get to the beta stage at the earliest. We want the game to be as good as possible so people don't miss it among all the other games that are there. ||
    112 || 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. ||
     111|| 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 through IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev]. ||
    113112|| 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/wiki/Changelogs Changelogs], check committed patches on [https://code.wildfiregames.com/diffusion/commit/query/all/ Phabricator] or the timeline on [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/timeline Trac]. ||
    114113|| Does 0AD use any social media accounts? || You can find a list of all accounts at the bottom of our homepage [https://play0ad.com play0ad.com]. ||
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    116115|| 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][[BR]][https://discord.gg/XkrQdJj7eR discord.gg/XkrQdJj7eR] --> Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/49070-about-my-discord-for-compettetive-0ad-players-1300/ About my Discord for compettetive 0ad players (1300+)] (25/Jul/21) ||
    117116|| 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. ||
    118 || 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.''' ||
     117|| Will you add single-player campaigns? || It has been added to A25, 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 [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/[https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev]), we would appreciate your contribution to the implementation of the campaign or a tutorial.''' ||
    119118|| 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. ||
    120119|| Would it be possible to have access to old versions of 0AD? || Yes, on this page - [https://releases.wildfiregames.com/ releases.wildfiregames.com] - you can find all released versions and some statistics about how many times each version has been downloaded recently. ||
    121120|| Can you recommend a presentation or video about 0ad? || (1) PDF-presentation - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/27553-sogyo-presentation/ Sogyo Presentation] (1/Feb/20) [[BR]](2) Video - [https://peertube.debian.social/videos/watch/7d134d11-0b25-42bc-92dd-13c496863e8e 0 A.D. Empires Ascendant, a FLOSS Game] (25/Nov/20)[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:video.jpg,500)]][[BR]](3) Video - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1JvSEoqHcs 0 A.D. Evolution - All Alphas] (3/Feb/19) ||
    122 || What to do if I have a question that is not part of this FAQ? || Join IRC 0ad (general question) or 0ad-dev (technical question) or see [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?/forum/145-help-amp-feedback/ help & feedback section] of our forums many other questions have already been answered. You may also ask any new questions there. ||
     121|| What to do if I have a question that is not part of this FAQ? || Join IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev] or check the forum's [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?/forum/145-help-amp-feedback/ help & feedback section] where many questions have already been answered. You may also ask any new questions there. ||