Changes between Version 64 and Version 65 of FAQ


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Dec 10, 2021, 9:31:17 AM (2 years ago)
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Footnote IRC; add link to the Macedonia campaign

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    11[[TOC(noheading)]]
    2 [[Image(FAQ:Empires-Ascendant-1024.png,300,title=0 A.D.)]]
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    33= Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) =
    44{{{
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    6 **Latest release:**[[BR]][https://play0ad.com/download/ Alpha XXV - Yaunā][[BR]][https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Alpha25 A25 changelog]
     6**Latest release:**[[BR]][https://play0ad.com/download/ Alpha XXV - Yaunā][[BR]][https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Alpha25 Changelog]
    77}}}
    88[[span('''Last modified: Winter '21''', style=color: gray; font-size: 90%)]]
    99== '''Troubleshooting''' ==
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    11   **NOTE:** 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.
     11  **NOTE:** 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]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev]^[[FAQ#Footnote|(1)]]^, the game is maintained by volunteers who do all sorts of tasks, be patient.
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    9191__Network latency:__[[BR]]
    92 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 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.
     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 statistics` panel.
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    9494  **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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    512512* Help with the development by creating art, recording sounds or writing patches.
    513513 * [https://code.wildfiregames.com/ code.wildfiregames.com]
    514 For more details, check the [[GettingStarted#Wheretocontribute|Wiki]]. Contact us through the [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php forum] or via our IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev] channels.
     514For more details, check the [[GettingStarted#Wheretocontribute|wiki/GettingStarted]] article. Contact us through the [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php forum] or via our IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev]^[[FAQ#Footnote|(1)]]^ channels.
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    522522We use Phabricator to manage patches. You can upload your solution there and request a review of your patch. If the developers accept it, it will be added to the development version and later ends up in the bundled release version. Details on how to submit patches can be found here: [[SubmittingPatches|wiki/SubmittingPatches]].
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    524   **NOTE:** 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].
     524  **NOTE:** 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]^[[FAQ#Footnote|(1)]]^.
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    601 (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.
     601(1) You can ask via IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev]^[[FAQ#Footnote|(1)]]^.[[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.
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    671 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].
     671Yes, 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]^[[FAQ#Footnote|(1)]]^.
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    733733It 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)].
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    735   **NOTE:** 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.
     734* Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/28303-campaign-macedonia-rise-to-power-balkan-campaign-into-asia/ Campaign: Macedonia] (5/Jun/20)
     735      {{{#!div class="important" style="background: #ffd"
     736  **NOTE:** 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]^[[FAQ#Footnote|(1)]]^), we would appreciate your contribution to the implementation of the campaign or a tutorial.
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    781 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.
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     782Join IRC [https://wildfiregames.com/irc.html #0ad]/ [https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=0ad-dev #0ad-dev]^[[FAQ#Footnote|(1)]]^ 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.
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     787== '''Footnote''' ==
     788^(1)^ The developers are usually active between 7am and 10pm [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_European_Time CET/ CEST].