Changes between Version 62 and Version 63 of FAQ


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Dec 2, 2021, 9:14:59 AM (2 years ago)
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Added black screen issue; New discord link; Update issues/ questions

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    66**Latest release:**[[BR]][https://play0ad.com/download/ Alpha XXV - Yaunā][[BR]][https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Alpha25 A25 changelog]
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    8 '''(Last updated: Fall '21)'''
     8[[span('''Last modified: Winter '21''', style=color: gray; font-size: 90%)]]
    99== '''Troubleshooting''' ==
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    4242>Errors are displayed/[[BR]]Game crashes on startup/[[BR]]Black screen
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     46__Disable old mods:__[[BR]]
    4547(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 [[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,center,500)]][[BR]](3) In some cases after disabling old mods, you might also have to delete the contents of your `/0ad/mods/user` folder. The wiki article [[GameDataPaths|wiki/GameDataPaths]] should tell you where to find it.
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     51__Adjust monitor settings:__[[BR]]
     52Try disabling `FreeSync` on the monitor to fix the black screen issue.
     53- Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/63158-0-ad-screen-goes-black/?do=findComment&comment=466455 0 A.D. Screen Goes Black] (20/Nov/21)
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    83 __Network lag:__[[BR]]
    84 The lobby is hosted by us, but all the games you play connect you directly to the game's host. Depending on your location and internet quality, you may experience lag with certain players.
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    86   **NOTE:** If you suffer from a consistently high ping time, you will cause lag for all other players. Using an Ethernet cable can help a little.
     91__Network latency:__[[BR]]
     92The lobby is hosted by us, but all the games you play connect you directly to the game's host. Depending on your location and internet quality, you may experience a high Ping/ latency with certain players. You can check your RTT (also known as Ping) with different hosts by pressing `F11 or Alt+F11` and toggle through until you see the `Network host statistics` panel.
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     94  **NOTE:** If you suffer from a consistently high Ping time, you will cause lag for all other players. Using an Ethernet cable can help a little.
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    159167The 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,center,600)]][[BR]]
    160 - Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/26149-macos-catalina-requires-notarization/?tab=comments#comment-376810 MacOS Catalina requires notarization] (4/Jun/19)
     168- See Apple Support: [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-a-mac-app-from-an-unidentified-developer-mh40616/12.0/mac/12.0 Open a Mac app from an unidentified developer]
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    237 Port forwarding is a way to make a computer on your network accessible to computers on the Internet, even though they are behind a firewall/router. This is commonly used when playing games or downloading files. If you have forwarded a port in your router settings, it is referred to as an open port. 0 A.D. uses the port 20595 by default.[[BR]][[Manual_SettingUpAGame#Settingupyournetwork|Wiki/Manual_SettingUpAGame#Settingupyournetwork]] lists links to some router manuals.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:router_port_forwarding.jpg,center,500)]]
     245Port forwarding is a way to make a computer on your network accessible to computers on the Internet, even though they are behind a firewall/router. This is commonly used when playing games or downloading files. If you have forwarded a port in your router settings, it is referred to as an open port. 0 A.D. uses UDP 20595 by default.[[BR]][[Manual_SettingUpAGame#Settingupyournetwork|Wiki/Manual_SettingUpAGame#Settingupyournetwork]] lists links to some router manuals.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:router_port_forwarding.jpg,center,500)]]
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    296 Yes, detailed instructions can be found in this Github repository: [https://github.com/0ad/lobby-bots github.com/0ad/lobby-bots].
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    298   **NOTES:** [[BR]] * So far, there is no way to run a game on a central server. One of the players is always the host.[[BR]] * Don't forget to modify your `user.cfg` file to connect to the correct lobby.
     304Yes, detailed instructions can be found in this Github repository: [https://github.com/0ad/lobby-bots github.com/0ad/lobby-bots]. So far, there is no way to run a game on a central server. One of the players is always the host.
     305- Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/62883-can-we-reduce-lag-in-0ad-by-using-dedicated-game-servers-to-only-do-the-host-activities/ Dedicated Game Servers for Host Activities?] (17/Nov/21)
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     308  **NOTES:** Don't forget to modify your `user.cfg` file to connect to the correct lobby.
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    322 Read these forum posts and you will defeat the AI and most likely become a competitive player in the `Game Lobby`:[[BR]]
     332Read these forum threads and you will defeat the AI and most likely become a competitive player in the `Game Lobby`:[[BR]]
    323333- [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/22257-a21-multiplayer-strategy-guide/ Multiplayer strategy guide] (11/May/17)
    324 - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/37247-a24-feedback/ Civ analysis for A24] (12/Mar/21)
    325 - [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)
     334- [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/37247-a24-feedback/ Civ analysis] (12/Mar/21)
    326335Alternatively, you can watch Youtube replays (see [[FAQ#Miscellaneous|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]
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    334 `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,center,500)]]
     343`Random`: All settings can be adjusted and the map looks slightly different every time.[[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,center,500)]]
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    704713- [https://discord.gg/VfzEqsHK discord.gg/VfzEqsHK]
    705714- [https://discord.gg/VQxTWcHh discord.gg/VQxTWcHh]
    706 - [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)
     715- [https://discord.gg/XkrQdJj7eR discord.gg/XkrQdJj7eR] --> Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/49070-about-my-discord-for-compettetive-0ad-players-1300/ For compettetive 0ad players (1300+)] (25/Jul/21)
    707716- [https://discord.gg/cTaZXvr8 discord.gg/cTaZXvr8] --> Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/59170-welcome-to-my-discord-server Welcome to my discord server!] (9/Oct/21)
     717- [https://discord.gg/A5gtfWes9F discord.gg/A5gtfWes9F] --> Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/60528-0-ad-discord-server/ Discord Server] (19/Oct/21)
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