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https://wiki.bzflag.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Win+Xp BZFlagWiki - User contributions [en] 2026-05-19T13:06:35Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.43.5 https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Known_Cheats&diff=4769 Known Cheats 2008-07-17T00:28:09Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>Cheats performed on BZFlag are usually made by modifying your client. A great deal of power is invested in the client program, and therefore the client may cheat in every way from creating invincible tanks, to invisibility, to super killing. If you have seen any cheats, have performed them yourself, or have noticed a hole in the source, please add it here. Preventions for many of these cheats are being developed for inclusion in [[BZFlag 3.0|v3.0]].<br /> <br /> == Warning ==<br /> Do not use a modified client on a public server. If you are found to be using a cheat client, you will likely be banned from multiple servers and could quickly find yourself with nowhere to play. Cheating in BZflag is not the same as using a cheat code in a PlayStation game. See also the ''Notes on "CHEAT" servers'' at the bottom of the [[BZFlag_README | README]], which forbid the hosting of a "cheat" server. A copy of the README is included with the source code and is displayed when you install a pre-compiled copy of the game.<br /> <br /> == Blatant Cheats ==<br /> The following cheats are considered "blatant" cheats because they are usually apparent, even to new players. <br /> <br /> NOTE: Some of these cheats may be prevented or already fixed in certain versions of BZFlag.<br /> <br /> A cheater may:<br /> * fly without Wings.<br /> * steal from or give flags to other players.<br /> * give flags to observers.<br /> * rapidly pickup and drop every flag on the map, as if a flag reset were performed.<br /> * spawn with a flag (usually Guided Missile or Genocide, but can be anything).<br /> * be immune to the effects of bad flags.<br /> * grab a new flag when passing through a teleporter (when no flag exists).<br /> * move, pickup flags, or shoot other tanks while paused.<br /> * move through buildings without Oscillation Overthruster ("wall walking").<br /> * move backwards through buildings with the Oscillation Overthruster.<br /> * drive outside of the playing area.<br /> * jump back briefly to avoid a bullet then return to where you were ("network jitter").<br /> * double jump.<br /> * move vertically on a map very quickly or higher than settings would normally allow.<br /> * instantaneous travel to a new location.<br /> * jump and land at a pre-determined set of coordinates (i.e. the center of a team pad).<br /> * shoot teammates without blowing them up.<br /> * shoot bullets that travel at a different rate (usually faster).<br /> * shoot bullets that travel at impossible linear paths (i.e. downwards, sideways).<br /> * shoot bullets from any side of their tank.<br /> * fire multiple shots simultaneously, often in spreads & separate impossible paths.<br /> * shoot bullets which cannot be seen on radar or in the HUD.<br /> * cause himself to be shot by any other player, even if no shots were fired or the player hasn't spawned (AKA "TK Cheat").<br /> * cause another player to shoot the cheater, even if no shots were fired.<br /> * produce abnormally long laser blasts (in terms of length and time).<br /> * be phased, but yet still shoot tanks that are not phased.<br /> * become instantly unphased.<br /> * not lose flags when paused.<br /> * cause the bullets of other tanks to explode prematurely.<br /> * lock onto stealthed players while using Guided Missile.<br /> * produce abnormally large, small, or frequent shockwave blasts.<br /> * produce shockwaves at several locations simultaneously.<br /> * respond differently to gravity.<br /> * move at a different rate (usually faster).<br /> * instantly self-destruct.<br /> * be completely invincible to shots ("god mode").<br /> * be invincible while on auto-pilot.<br /> * be partially invincible, repelling everything but some particular flags (often SW or SR are chosen).<br /> * instantly kill everyone else.<br /> * spawn without delay or very rapid respawns (Has been fixed in 2.0.11).<br /> * be joined as an observer, but playing with a visible, invincible tank<br /> <br /> == Subtle Cheats ==<br /> '''Subtle cheats''' are modifications to the BZFlag client that give the user an unfair advantage. Unlike the obvious "blatant" cheats, these modifications are often difficult to detect by other players. These modifications often involve small changes to existing source code, and will make their users appear luckier, more intuitive, or more accurate shooters, giving them a slight edge.<br /> <br /> Some of these cheats may be detected by examining long-term player statistics. For example, if a specific player picks up a certain superflag 80% of the time over an extended period, on a map where flag positions are completely randomized, then there is strong reason to suspect the player of using a flag identification cheat. <br /> <br /> The following is a list of known subtle cheats:<br /> <br /> [[Image:Bzfi0002.png|thumb|A screenshot taken on a typical cheat client. Various modifications and enhancements are visible.]]<br /> [[Image:Bzfi0008.png|thumb|A second screenshot taken on the same hacked client as above (but on a different computer).]]<br /> <br /> ;FlagColoring<br /> :Flags are given unique colors (or some other identifying feature - colors are simplest). This can be applied to some, or all flags. For example, bad flags are brown, Shock Wave is cyan, Stealth is orange, Guided Missile is pink, etc. This allows the user to avoid bad flags, spot good flags from across the map, and tell what flags other players are carrying or picking up much more easily.<br /> <br /> ;RadarPath<br /> :The player can see bullet trajectories at an extended length, making shots easier to avoid, or aiding with targeting. The latter function is used mostly on ricochet maps.<br /> <br /> ;StealthDetect<br /> :The player can see stealthed tanks on the radar. Often times the cheater's client will flash the stealthed tank on the cheater's radar. This allows a cheater to know that he shouldn't be able to know that tanks position and allow him to "play dumb".<br /> <br /> ;CloakDetect<br /> :The player can see cloaked tanks on the field. Often times the cheater's client will show cloaked tanks as phased tanks (as if holding the PZ flag).<br /> <br /> ;DisableBadFlags<br /> :Bad flags whose effects are invisible to other players are disabled from affecting the tank.<br /> <br /> ;NoGenocide<br /> :A teammate is impervious to Genocide.<br /> <br /> ;FunnyBullet<br /> :Various cheats that affect the manner in which bullets are fired are possible. The simplest is to increase bullet velocity. Other cheats include launching multiple bullets in different directions and giving bullets a vertical slope. Many of these cheats are less subtle, and discussed above.<br /> <br /> ;SkinnyTank<br /> :Normally, if your aim is a little bit off, you can still kill a tank. When this cheat is in effect, other players have to aim more accurately to kill the user.<br /> <br /> ;ImprovedConsole<br /> :The player's console provides more information than is normal. It's debatable whether this should be considered a cheat or not, but players with better consoles will have a slight advantage.<br /> <br /> ;GuidedMissileWontUnlock<br /> :When the user is killed, his guided missiles remain locked on their targets. This is harder to detect than a Guided Missile being able to lock onto stealthed players, which is discussed above.<br /> <br /> [[Image:Bzfi0001.png|thumb|A hacked client equipped with the ProgressiveIdentify cheat. One flag has been identified so far.]]<br /> <br /> ;BulletFreeZone<br /> :Any player in the game can cause anyone else's bullets to explode prematurely (if their client is hacked). Here are a few possible effects:<br /> :# A victim (or victims) will not be able to fire his weapon (bullets will explode shortly after leaving the muzzle). Others can't tell who is causing this.<br /> :# Bullets will explode before hitting a cheater, as if the cheater has a forcefield.<br /> :# Bullets will explode before hitting a "victim" who is not the cheater, creating the impression that the victim has a forcefield and is cheating. Or the cheater could create the impression that a whole group of tanks are cheating.<br /> :# Bullets will not be allowed to enter a "bullet-free zone" (such as a building or platform). <br /> <br /> ;TinyCloak<br /> :The cheater's tank is modified to be smaller and harder to hit, but only when carrying the Cloaking flag. Making a tank this hard to hit would be a blatant cheat if the tank wasn't cloaked.<br /> <br /> ;ProgressiveIdentify<br /> :A variation of the FlagColoring cheat. The client holds the identity of each flag in memory whenever it is picked up by any player and displays the flag type on the cheater's HUD.<br /> <br /> <br /> In addition to the above subtle cheats, a cheater may:<br /> * have a wider than normal field of vision (e.g. 120 degrees)<br /> * have Guided Missles modified to not lock onto team mates<br /> * modify the turn rate of his Guided Missles<br /> * modify the way his targets are selected for Guided Missle lock<br /> * have an indicator showing when an opponent is in reloading mode<br /> * modify his client string<br /> * automatically self-destruct if a geno bullet comes too close to him<br /> * see the screen and radar when paused<br /> * be able to see who locked on them with a Guided Missle<br /> * have radar or different radar settings independent of server radar settings<br /> * have lines on the radar showing which way each tank is facing <br /> * see burrowed tanks as regular tanks on the radar<br /> * have shots by a phased tank not show up on radar<br /> * make slight turns when falling<br /> * have different binocular zoom settings<br /> * fire with no delay after stealing a flag with thief<br /> * have an indicator showing how many wing jumps are left<br /> * see invisible bullets on radar<br /> * see opponent's team color despite opponent having masquerade flaga<br /> * have an auto-aiming ability that lines up on other tanks to fire upon<br /> * be able to enable auto-pilot on non-auto-pilot maps<br /> * be able to enable/disable/enable auto-pilot without delay<br /> * be able to enable auto-pilot without notifying the server/other players<br /> <br /> <br /> == Other Malicious Activities ==<br /> The following is a list of malicious activities that cheaters might also engage in:<br /> <br /> * attempt to guess or "crack" the server or map's password.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Gameplay]]<br /> [[Category:Server]]<br /> [[Category:Server Security]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=BZFlag_on_IRC&diff=4214 BZFlag on IRC 2008-03-11T15:46:33Z

<p>Win Xp: /* Other channels */</p> <hr /> <div>The BZFlag communities use the [http://freenode.net/ freenode IRC network] for communication and collaboration. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC IRC]<br /> <br /> The [http://freenode.net/ freenode network] is used for all IRC communications.<br /> Common channels include:<br /> * #bzflag<br /> * #bzchat<br /> <br /> A web interface is provided to these channels at http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/irc.cgi<br /> ==Channels==<br /> <br /> ===#bzflag===<br /> The #bzflag channel is the primary development and support channel. The major developers and many long time community members are users. Discussions in the channel range from development and coding discussions to technical support and bug reports. #bzflag is a great channel to discuss new features and bugs. The channel is moderated by the project administration and development staff.<br /> <br /> ===#bzchat===<br /> The #bzchat channel is a more informal channel designated for player community discussions.<br /> <br /> ===Other channels===<br /> A number of players, servers, and [[leagues]] have their own channel for more focused discussion, some of these include:<br /> <br /> * ##bar (DUCLeague team, The Barbarians)<br /> * #BoomBZ (Team Channel for GU team [BoOm])<br /> * #bzfx (Support channel for the bzfx.net BZFlag servers)<br /> * ##bzpod (Channel to discuss the BZFlag podcast, BZPod)<br /> * ##bzw (A place to discuss map making for BZFlag, including ideas and help)<br /> * ##bz-inc (DUCLeague team, [http://my.bzflag.org/league/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=689/ Bz-Incorporated])<br /> * ##citruscat (Support channel for the CitrusCat servers)<br /> * #dub (Support channel for the dub.bzflag.org BZFlag servers)<br /> * ##ducleague (Support channel for [http://my.bzflag.org/league/ Ducati League (DucLeague)])<br /> * ##guleague (Support channel for [http://gu.bzleague.com/ GamesUnited League (GULeague)])<br /> * #hepcat (Support channel for borrego.hepcat.org BZFlag server)<br /> * ##icf (Support channel for [http://gu.bzleague.com/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=112 Insane Crazy Funsters, (GULeague)])<br /> * #forestforce ([http://gu.bzleague.com/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=10 GULeague Team])<br /> * #inleague (Support channel for [http://in.bzleague.com InterNational League (INLeague)])<br /> * #kas (GULeague team, KAS)<br /> * ##norang (Support channel for [http://bzflag.norang.ca Norang.ca] BZFlag servers)<br /> * #pillbox (Support channel for [http://pillbox.bzleague.com/ Pillbox League (PBLeague)])<br /> * ##planetmofo (Support channel for [http://www.planet-mofo.com planet-mofo.com] servers)<br /> * #plosileague (Support channel for [http://bzfx.net/league/ Plosileague])<br /> * #silvercat (Support channel for [http://silvercat.bzflag.org/ Silvercat BZFlag servers])<br /> * ##t42 ([http://gu.bzleague.com/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=39 GULeague team])<br /> * ##untamed ([http://my.bzflag.org/league/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=909 DUCLeague team])<br /> * ##bzflagr (Support channel for the [http://bzflagr.net BZFlagr.net servers.])<br /> <br /> ==IRC Clients==<br /> To access the IRC network you need to use an IRC client, there are many IRC client softwares available for most operating systems. <br /> <br /> http://irchelp.org/ is an excellent resource for more information on general IRC.<br /> <br /> ===Web IRC Interface===<br /> The project provides a [http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/irc.cgi web based interface] to the main IRC channels. These are intended mostly for tech support issues, and the web interface is limited in the number of channels it can access.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/irc.cgi<br /> <br /> http://irchelp.org/<br /> <br /> [[Category:Development]]<br /> [[Category:Support]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=BZFlag_on_IRC&diff=4213 BZFlag on IRC 2008-03-11T15:46:00Z

<p>Win Xp: /* Other channels */</p> <hr /> <div>The BZFlag communities use the [http://freenode.net/ freenode IRC network] for communication and collaboration. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC IRC]<br /> <br /> The [http://freenode.net/ freenode network] is used for all IRC communications.<br /> Common channels include:<br /> * #bzflag<br /> * #bzchat<br /> <br /> A web interface is provided to these channels at http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/irc.cgi<br /> ==Channels==<br /> <br /> ===#bzflag===<br /> The #bzflag channel is the primary development and support channel. The major developers and many long time community members are users. Discussions in the channel range from development and coding discussions to technical support and bug reports. #bzflag is a great channel to discuss new features and bugs. The channel is moderated by the project administration and development staff.<br /> <br /> ===#bzchat===<br /> The #bzchat channel is a more informal channel designated for player community discussions.<br /> <br /> ===Other channels===<br /> A number of players, servers, and [[leagues]] have their own channel for more focused discussion, some of these include:<br /> <br /> * ##bar (DUCLeague team, The Barbarians)<br /> * #BoomBZ (Team Channel for GU team [BoOm])<br /> * #bzfx (Support channel for the bzfx.net BZFlag servers)<br /> * ##bzpod (Channel to discuss the BZFlag podcast, BZPod)<br /> * ##bzw (A place to discuss map making for BZFlag, including ideas and help)<br /> * ##bz-inc (DUCLeague team, [http://my.bzflag.org/league/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=689/ Bz-Incorporated])<br /> * ##citruscat (Support channel for the CitrusCat servers)<br /> * #dub (Support channel for the dub.bzflag.org BZFlag servers)<br /> * ##ducleague (Support channel for [http://my.bzflag.org/league/ Ducati League (DucLeague)])<br /> * ##guleague (Support channel for [http://gu.bzleague.com/ GamesUnited League (GULeague)])<br /> * #hepcat (Support channel for borrego.hepcat.org BZFlag server)<br /> * ##icf (Support channel for [http://gu.bzleague.com/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=112 Insane Crazy Funsters, (GULeague)])<br /> * #forestforce ([http://gu.bzleague.com/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=10 GULeague Team])<br /> * #inleague (Support channel for [http://in.bzleague.com InterNational League (INLeague)])<br /> * #kas (GULeague team, KAS)<br /> * ##norang (Support channel for [http://bzflag.norang.ca Norang.ca] BZFlag servers)<br /> * #pillbox (Support channel for [http://pillbox.bzleague.com/ Pillbox League (PBLeague)])<br /> * ##planetmofo (Support channel for [http://www.planet-mofo.com planet-mofo.com] servers)<br /> * #plosileague (Support channel for [http://bzfx.net/league/ Plosileague])<br /> * #silvercat (Support channel for [http://silvercat.bzflag.org/ Silvercat BZFlag servers])<br /> * ##t42 ([http://gu.bzleague.com/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=39 GULeague team])<br /> * ##untamed ([http://my.bzflag.org/league/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=909 DUCLeague team])<br /> * ##bzflagr (Support channel for the [BZFlagr.net servers. http://bzflagr.net Main webpage])<br /> <br /> ==IRC Clients==<br /> To access the IRC network you need to use an IRC client, there are many IRC client softwares available for most operating systems. <br /> <br /> http://irchelp.org/ is an excellent resource for more information on general IRC.<br /> <br /> ===Web IRC Interface===<br /> The project provides a [http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/irc.cgi web based interface] to the main IRC channels. These are intended mostly for tech support issues, and the web interface is limited in the number of channels it can access.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/irc.cgi<br /> <br /> http://irchelp.org/<br /> <br /> [[Category:Development]]<br /> [[Category:Support]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=BZFlag_on_IRC&diff=4212 BZFlag on IRC 2008-03-11T15:45:26Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>The BZFlag communities use the [http://freenode.net/ freenode IRC network] for communication and collaboration. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC IRC]<br /> <br /> The [http://freenode.net/ freenode network] is used for all IRC communications.<br /> Common channels include:<br /> * #bzflag<br /> * #bzchat<br /> <br /> A web interface is provided to these channels at http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/irc.cgi<br /> ==Channels==<br /> <br /> ===#bzflag===<br /> The #bzflag channel is the primary development and support channel. The major developers and many long time community members are users. Discussions in the channel range from development and coding discussions to technical support and bug reports. #bzflag is a great channel to discuss new features and bugs. The channel is moderated by the project administration and development staff.<br /> <br /> ===#bzchat===<br /> The #bzchat channel is a more informal channel designated for player community discussions.<br /> <br /> ===Other channels===<br /> A number of players, servers, and [[leagues]] have their own channel for more focused discussion, some of these include:<br /> <br /> * ##bar (DUCLeague team, The Barbarians)<br /> * #BoomBZ (Team Channel for GU team [BoOm])<br /> * #bzfx (Support channel for the bzfx.net BZFlag servers)<br /> * ##bzpod (Channel to discuss the BZFlag podcast, BZPod)<br /> * ##bzw (A place to discuss map making for BZFlag, including ideas and help)<br /> * ##bz-inc (DUCLeague team, [http://my.bzflag.org/league/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=689/ Bz-Incorporated])<br /> * ##citruscat (Support channel for the CitrusCat servers)<br /> * #dub (Support channel for the dub.bzflag.org BZFlag servers)<br /> * ##ducleague (Support channel for [http://my.bzflag.org/league/ Ducati League (DucLeague)])<br /> * ##guleague (Support channel for [http://gu.bzleague.com/ GamesUnited League (GULeague)])<br /> * #hepcat (Support channel for borrego.hepcat.org BZFlag server)<br /> * ##icf (Support channel for [http://gu.bzleague.com/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=112 Insane Crazy Funsters, (GULeague)])<br /> * #forestforce ([http://gu.bzleague.com/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=10 GULeague Team])<br /> * #inleague (Support channel for [http://in.bzleague.com InterNational League (INLeague)])<br /> * #kas (GULeague team, KAS)<br /> * ##norang (Support channel for [http://bzflag.norang.ca Norang.ca] BZFlag servers)<br /> * #pillbox (Support channel for [http://pillbox.bzleague.com/ Pillbox League (PBLeague)])<br /> * ##planetmofo (Support channel for [http://www.planet-mofo.com planet-mofo.com] servers)<br /> * #plosileague (Support channel for [http://bzfx.net/league/ Plosileague])<br /> * #silvercat (Support channel for [http://silvercat.bzflag.org/ Silvercat BZFlag servers])<br /> * ##t42 ([http://gu.bzleague.com/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=39 GULeague team])<br /> * ##untamed ([http://my.bzflag.org/league/index.php?link=teaminfo&id=909 DUCLeague team])<br /> * ##bzflagr (Support channel for the BZFlagr.net servers. [http://bzflagr.net Main webpage])<br /> <br /> ==IRC Clients==<br /> To access the IRC network you need to use an IRC client, there are many IRC client softwares available for most operating systems. <br /> <br /> http://irchelp.org/ is an excellent resource for more information on general IRC.<br /> <br /> ===Web IRC Interface===<br /> The project provides a [http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/irc.cgi web based interface] to the main IRC channels. These are intended mostly for tech support issues, and the web interface is limited in the number of channels it can access.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/irc.cgi<br /> <br /> http://irchelp.org/<br /> <br /> [[Category:Development]]<br /> [[Category:Support]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Setting_up_a_group_file&diff=4139 Setting up a group file 2008-03-02T18:14:50Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>==Getting started with group files==<br /> <br /> Before we make a group file, we need to know what a group file is, and how to use it.<br /> <br /> ===What is a group file?===<br /> <br /> The first thing we should probably clear up is, "what is a global group?".<br /> <br /> Simply put, a global group is a group of people that have special permissions. The owner of the group can add or remove people from the group, and then give them special permissions in a group file. These permissions can range anywhere from being able to speak, to all administrator permissions.<br /> <br /> ===Request A Group===<br /> <br /> In order to use global groups, you obviously need a group to add people to. You can request them [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=11774 here on BZBB]. Please follow the current naming convention when asking for a group, which works like this: '''organization.level'''. For example, if I owned a server called "bzflagserver", and I wanted to have jradmin, admin, and sradmin groups, the names of those groups would be '''bzflagserver.jradmin''', '''bzflagserver.admin''', and '''bzflagserver.sradmin'''.<br /> <br /> ===Possible Permissions===<br /> <br /> To give people permissions, you first need to know which are available. A list of possible permissions are available on the [[Server Permissions]] page. Read through that page, and familiarize yourself with the group permissions, it will come in handy later.<br /> <br /> ===How do I add people to my group?===<br /> <br /> Once you've had your group created, you need to add people to it. This can be done by going to the [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/groupcp.php "Usergroups"] link on BZBB. From here, you can select which group you want to add people to by clicking on the drop-down menu and then clicking "View Information". Once in the control panel for your group, you can add people by typing their names in the box next to the "Add Member" button at the bottom of the page. Then click "Add Member", and the user will be added to the group. Repeat this until you have added all the members that you want. Remember, you can always come back later and add more.<br /> <br /> ==Configuring a server to use your groups==<br /> <br /> ===Giving your groups different permissions===<br /> <br /> Once the group files have been created, and you've added people to them, they can now be used on a server. <br /> <br /> This is done through the use of a group file, which is a text file. A group file lists the groups you use at your server, and their [[Server Permissions]]. Here is a sample group file:<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu.admin: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend adminmessagerecieve ban kick antiban antikick actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin<br /> <br /> Here's a quick explanation of what these lines do.<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> <br /> This allows everyone in the '''gu.league''' group to be able to talk, spawn, use the clientquery command, send admin messages, use /me, to poll, and to vote.<br /> <br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin<br /> <br /> This gives everyone in '''gu-league.admin''' the same permissions as '''gu.admin'''.<br /> <br /> Once you've created your group file, save it. Remember where the group file is located, since we'll need it later.<br /> <br /> ===Making your server use the group file ===<br /> <br /> You obviously need to reference to the group file somewhere. This is done through the conf, or configuration file that you use to run your server. Open up the conf, and add a line like this, to make the server use the group file:<br /> <br /> -groupdb /the/path/to/the/groupfile.txt<br /> <br /> The groupfile can have whatever extension you want, just make sure that you have the complete path specified after '''-groupdb'''. If there are spaces in the path, it is best to surround it with quotes. <br /> <br /> ===Testing your groups===<br /> <br /> To make sure everything is working properly, log into your server run the command '''/groupperms'''. It will list all the groups, and their permissions currently in use.<br /> <br /> ===Updating group permissions===<br /> <br /> If you want to change the group permissions without restating your server, you can simply add the wanted permissions to the group file, save it, and then run a '''/reload''' at the server. All group permissions will be reloaded.</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Setting_up_a_group_file&diff=4138 Setting up a group file 2008-03-02T18:14:17Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>==Getting started with group files==<br /> <br /> Before we make a group file, we need to know what a group file is, and how to use it.<br /> <br /> ===What is a group file?===<br /> <br /> The first thing we should probably clear up is, "what is a global group?".<br /> <br /> Simply put, a global group is a group of people that have special permissions. The owner of the group can add or remove people from the group, and then give them special permissions in a group file. These permissions can range anywhere from being able to speak, to all administrator permissions.<br /> <br /> ===Request A Group===<br /> <br /> In order to use global groups, you obviously need a group to add people to. You can request them [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=11774 here on BZBB]. Please follow the current naming convention when asking for a group, which works like this: '''organization.level'''. For example, if I owned a server called "bzflagserver", and I wanted to have jradmin, admin, and sradmin groups, the names of those groups would be '''bzflagserver.jradmin''', '''bzflagserver.admin''', and '''bzflagserver.sradmin'''.<br /> <br /> ===Possible Permissions===<br /> <br /> To give people permissions, you first need to know which are available. A list of possible permissions are available on the [[Server Permissions]] page. Read through that page, and familiarize yourself with the group permissions, it will come in handy later.<br /> <br /> ===How do I add people to my group?===<br /> <br /> Once you've had your group created, you need to add people to it. This can be done by going to the [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/groupcp.php "Usergroups"] link on BZBB. From here, you can select which group you want to add people to by clicking on the drop-down menu and then clicking "View Information". Once in the control panel for your group, you can add people by typing their names in the box next to the "Add Member" button at the bottom of the page. Then click "Add Member", and the user will be added to the group. Repeat this until you have added all the members that you want. Remember, you can always come back later and add more.<br /> <br /> ==Configuring a server to use your groups==<br /> <br /> ===Giving your groups different permissions===<br /> <br /> Once the group files have been created, and you've added people to them, they can now be used on a server. <br /> <br /> This is done through the use of a group file, which is a text file. A group file lists the groups you use at your server, and their [[Server Permissions]]. Here is a sample group file:<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu.admin: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend adminmessagerecieve ban kick antiban antikick actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin<br /> <br /> Here's a quick explanation of what these lines do.<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> <br /> This allows everyone in the '''gu.league''' group to be able to talk, spawn, use the clientquery command, send admin messages, use /me, to poll, and to vote.<br /> <br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin<br /> <br /> This gives everyone in '''gu-league.admin''' the same permissions as '''gu.admin'''.<br /> <br /> Once you've created your group file, save it. Remember where the group file is located, since we'll need it later.<br /> <br /> ===Making your server use the group file ===<br /> <br /> You obviously need to reference to the group file somewhere. This is done through the conf, or configuration file that you use to run your server. Open up the conf, and add a line like this, to make the server use the group file:<br /> <br /> -groupdb /the/path/to/the/groupfile.txt<br /> <br /> The groupfile can have whatever extension you want, just make sure that you have the complete path specified after '''-groupdb'''. If there are spaces in the path, it is best to surround it with quotes. <br /> <br /> ===Testing your groups===<br /> <br /> To make sure everything is working properly, log into your server run the command '''/groupperms'''. It will list all the groups, and their permissions currently in use.<br /> <br /> ===Updating group permissions===<br /> <br /> If you want to change the group permissions without restating your server, you can simply add the wanted permissions to the group file, save it, and then run a '''/reload''' at the server. All group permissions will be reloaded.<br /> <br /> [[Category:{Server}]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Setting_up_a_group_file&diff=4137 Setting up a group file 2008-03-02T18:13:02Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:{Server}]]<br /> ==Getting started with group files==<br /> <br /> Before we make a group file, we need to know what a group file is, and how to use it.<br /> <br /> ===What is a group file?===<br /> <br /> The first thing we should probably clear up is, "what is a global group?".<br /> <br /> Simply put, a global group is a group of people that have special permissions. The owner of the group can add or remove people from the group, and then give them special permissions in a group file. These permissions can range anywhere from being able to speak, to all administrator permissions.<br /> <br /> ===Request A Group===<br /> <br /> In order to use global groups, you obviously need a group to add people to. You can request them [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=11774 here on BZBB]. Please follow the current naming convention when asking for a group, which works like this: '''organization.level'''. For example, if I owned a server called "bzflagserver", and I wanted to have jradmin, admin, and sradmin groups, the names of those groups would be '''bzflagserver.jradmin''', '''bzflagserver.admin''', and '''bzflagserver.sradmin'''.<br /> <br /> ===Possible Permissions===<br /> <br /> To give people permissions, you first need to know which are available. A list of possible permissions are available on the [[Server Permissions]] page. Read through that page, and familiarize yourself with the group permissions, it will come in handy later.<br /> <br /> ===How do I add people to my group?===<br /> <br /> Once you've had your group created, you need to add people to it. This can be done by going to the [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/groupcp.php "Usergroups"] link on BZBB. From here, you can select which group you want to add people to by clicking on the drop-down menu and then clicking "View Information". Once in the control panel for your group, you can add people by typing their names in the box next to the "Add Member" button at the bottom of the page. Then click "Add Member", and the user will be added to the group. Repeat this until you have added all the members that you want. Remember, you can always come back later and add more.<br /> <br /> ==Configuring a server to use your groups==<br /> <br /> ===Giving your groups different permissions===<br /> <br /> Once the group files have been created, and you've added people to them, they can now be used on a server. <br /> <br /> This is done through the use of a group file, which is a text file. A group file lists the groups you use at your server, and their [[Server Permissions]]. Here is a sample group file:<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu.admin: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend adminmessagerecieve ban kick antiban antikick actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin<br /> <br /> Here's a quick explanation of what these lines do.<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> <br /> This allows everyone in the '''gu.league''' group to be able to talk, spawn, use the clientquery command, send admin messages, use /me, to poll, and to vote.<br /> <br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin<br /> <br /> This gives everyone in '''gu-league.admin''' the same permissions as '''gu.admin'''.<br /> <br /> Once you've created your group file, save it. Remember where the group file is located, since we'll need it later.<br /> <br /> ===Making your server use the group file ===<br /> <br /> You obviously need to reference to the group file somewhere. This is done through the conf, or configuration file that you use to run your server. Open up the conf, and add a line like this, to make the server use the group file:<br /> <br /> -groupdb /the/path/to/the/groupfile.txt<br /> <br /> The groupfile can have whatever extension you want, just make sure that you have the complete path specified after '''-groupdb'''. If there are spaces in the path, it is best to surround it with quotes. <br /> <br /> ===Testing your groups===<br /> <br /> To make sure everything is working properly, log into your server run the command '''/groupperms'''. It will list all the groups, and their permissions currently in use.<br /> <br /> ===Updating group permissions===<br /> <br /> If you want to change the group permissions without restating your server, you can simply add the wanted permissions to the group file, save it, and then run a '''/reload''' at the server. All group permissions will be reloaded.</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Setting_up_a_group_file&diff=4136 Setting up a group file 2008-03-02T18:12:30Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:{Server}]<br /> ==Getting started with group files==<br /> <br /> Before we make a group file, we need to know what a group file is, and how to use it.<br /> <br /> ===What is a group file?===<br /> <br /> The first thing we should probably clear up is, "what is a global group?".<br /> <br /> Simply put, a global group is a group of people that have special permissions. The owner of the group can add or remove people from the group, and then give them special permissions in a group file. These permissions can range anywhere from being able to speak, to all administrator permissions.<br /> <br /> ===Request A Group===<br /> <br /> In order to use global groups, you obviously need a group to add people to. You can request them [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=11774 here on BZBB]. Please follow the current naming convention when asking for a group, which works like this: '''organization.level'''. For example, if I owned a server called "bzflagserver", and I wanted to have jradmin, admin, and sradmin groups, the names of those groups would be '''bzflagserver.jradmin''', '''bzflagserver.admin''', and '''bzflagserver.sradmin'''.<br /> <br /> ===Possible Permissions===<br /> <br /> To give people permissions, you first need to know which are available. A list of possible permissions are available on the [[Server Permissions]] page. Read through that page, and familiarize yourself with the group permissions, it will come in handy later.<br /> <br /> ===How do I add people to my group?===<br /> <br /> Once you've had your group created, you need to add people to it. This can be done by going to the [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/groupcp.php "Usergroups"] link on BZBB. From here, you can select which group you want to add people to by clicking on the drop-down menu and then clicking "View Information". Once in the control panel for your group, you can add people by typing their names in the box next to the "Add Member" button at the bottom of the page. Then click "Add Member", and the user will be added to the group. Repeat this until you have added all the members that you want. Remember, you can always come back later and add more.<br /> <br /> ==Configuring a server to use your groups==<br /> <br /> ===Giving your groups different permissions===<br /> <br /> Once the group files have been created, and you've added people to them, they can now be used on a server. <br /> <br /> This is done through the use of a group file, which is a text file. A group file lists the groups you use at your server, and their [[Server Permissions]]. Here is a sample group file:<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu.admin: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend adminmessagerecieve ban kick antiban antikick actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin<br /> <br /> Here's a quick explanation of what these lines do.<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> <br /> This allows everyone in the '''gu.league''' group to be able to talk, spawn, use the clientquery command, send admin messages, use /me, to poll, and to vote.<br /> <br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin<br /> <br /> This gives everyone in '''gu-league.admin''' the same permissions as '''gu.admin'''.<br /> <br /> Once you've created your group file, save it. Remember where the group file is located, since we'll need it later.<br /> <br /> ===Making your server use the group file ===<br /> <br /> You obviously need to reference to the group file somewhere. This is done through the conf, or configuration file that you use to run your server. Open up the conf, and add a line like this, to make the server use the group file:<br /> <br /> -groupdb /the/path/to/the/groupfile.txt<br /> <br /> The groupfile can have whatever extension you want, just make sure that you have the complete path specified after '''-groupdb'''. If there are spaces in the path, it is best to surround it with quotes. <br /> <br /> ===Testing your groups===<br /> <br /> To make sure everything is working properly, log into your server run the command '''/groupperms'''. It will list all the groups, and their permissions currently in use.<br /> <br /> ===Updating group permissions===<br /> <br /> If you want to change the group permissions without restating your server, you can simply add the wanted permissions to the group file, save it, and then run a '''/reload''' at the server. All group permissions will be reloaded.</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Setting_up_a_group_file&diff=4135 Setting up a group file 2008-03-02T18:09:16Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>==Getting started with group files==<br /> <br /> Before we make a group file, we need to know what a group file is, and how to use it.<br /> <br /> ===What is a group file?===<br /> <br /> The first thing we should probably clear up is, "what is a global group?".<br /> <br /> Simply put, a global group is a group of people that have special permissions. The owner of the group can add or remove people from the group, and then give them special permissions in a group file. These permissions can range anywhere from being able to speak, to all administrator permissions.<br /> <br /> ===Request A Group===<br /> <br /> In order to use global groups, you obviously need a group to add people to. You can request them [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=11774 here on BZBB]. Please follow the current naming convention when asking for a group, which works like this: '''organization.level'''. For example, if I owned a server called "bzflagserver", and I wanted to have jradmin, admin, and sradmin groups, the names of those groups would be '''bzflagserver.jradmin''', '''bzflagserver.admin''', and '''bzflagserver.sradmin'''.<br /> <br /> ===Possible Permissions===<br /> <br /> To give people permissions, you first need to know which are available. A list of possible permissions are available on the [[Server Permissions]] page. Read through that page, and familiarize yourself with the group permissions, it will come in handy later.<br /> <br /> ===How do I add people to my group?===<br /> <br /> Once you've had your group created, you need to add people to it. This can be done by going to the [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/groupcp.php "Usergroups"] link on BZBB. From here, you can select which group you want to add people to by clicking on the drop-down menu and then clicking "View Information". Once in the control panel for your group, you can add people by typing their names in the box next to the "Add Member" button at the bottom of the page. Then click "Add Member", and the user will be added to the group. Repeat this until you have added all the members that you want. Remember, you can always come back later and add more.<br /> <br /> ==Configuring a server to use your groups==<br /> <br /> ===Giving your groups different permissions===<br /> <br /> Once the group files have been created, and you've added people to them, they can now be used on a server. <br /> <br /> This is done through the use of a group file, which is a text file. A group file lists the groups you use at your server, and their [[Server Permissions]]. Here is a sample group file:<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu.admin: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend adminmessagerecieve ban kick antiban antikick actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin<br /> <br /> Here's a quick explanation of what these lines do.<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> <br /> This allows everyone in the '''gu.league''' group to be able to talk, spawn, use the clientquery command, send admin messages, use /me, to poll, and to vote.<br /> <br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin<br /> <br /> This gives everyone in '''gu-league.admin''' the same permissions as '''gu.admin'''.<br /> <br /> Once you've created your group file, save it. Remember where the group file is located, since we'll need it later.<br /> <br /> ===Making your server use the group file ===<br /> <br /> You obviously need to reference to the group file somewhere. This is done through the conf, or configuration file that you use to run your server. Open up the conf, and add a line like this, to make the server use the group file:<br /> <br /> -groupdb /the/path/to/the/groupfile.txt<br /> <br /> The groupfile can have whatever extension you want, just make sure that you have the complete path specified after '''-groupdb'''. If there are spaces in the path, it is best to surround it with quotes. <br /> <br /> ===Testing your groups===<br /> <br /> To make sure everything is working properly, log into your server run the command '''/groupperms'''. It will list all the groups, and their permissions currently in use.<br /> <br /> ===Updating group permissions===<br /> <br /> If you want to change the group permissions without restating your server, you can simply add the wanted permissions to the group file, save it, and then run a '''/reload''' at the server. All group permissions will be reloaded.</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Setting_up_a_group_file&diff=4134 Setting up a group file 2008-03-02T17:35:38Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>==Getting started with group files==<br /> <br /> Before we make a group file, we need to know what a group file is, and how to use it.<br /> <br /> ===What is a group file?===<br /> <br /> The first thing we should probably clear up is, "what is a global group?".<br /> <br /> Simply put, a global group is a group of people that have special permissions. The owner of the group can add or remove people from the group, and then give them special permissions in a group file. These permissions can range anywhere from being able to speak, to all administrator permissions.<br /> <br /> ===Request A Group===<br /> <br /> In order to use global groups, you obviously need a group to add people to. You can request them [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=11774 here on BZBB]. Please follow the current naming convention when asking for a group, which works like this: '''organization.level'''. For example, if I owned a server called "bzflagserver", and I wanted to have jradmin, admin, and sradmin groups, the names of those groups would be '''bzflagserver.jradmin''', '''bzflagserver.admin''', and '''bzflagserver.sradmin'''.<br /> <br /> ===Possible Permissions===<br /> <br /> To give people permissions, you first need to know which are available. A list of possible permissions are available on the [[Server Permissions]] page. Read through that page, and familiarize yourself with the group permissions, it will come in handy later.<br /> <br /> ===How do I add people to my group?===<br /> <br /> Once you've had your group created, you need to add people to it. This can be done by going to the [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/groupcp.php "Usergroups"] link on BZBB. From here, you can select which group you want to add people to by clicking on the drop-down menu and then clicking "View Information". Once in the control panel for your group, you can add people by typing their names in the box next to the "Add Member" button at the bottom of the page. Then click "Add Member", and the user will be added to the group. Repeat this until you have added all the members that you want. Remember, you can always come back later and add more.<br /> <br /> ==Configuring a server to use your groups==<br /> <br /> Once the group files have been created, and you've added people to them, they can now be used on a server. <br /> <br /> This is done through the use of a group file, which is a text file. A group file lists the groups you use at your server, and their [[Server Permissions]]. Here is a sample group file:<br /> <br /> gu.league: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu.admin: talk spawn clientquery adminmessagesend adminmessagerecieve ban kick antiban antikick actionmessage poll vote<br /> gu-league.admin: *gu.admin</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Setting_up_a_group_file&diff=4133 Setting up a group file 2008-03-02T17:11:21Z

<p>Win Xp: New page: ===What is a group file?=== The first thing we should probably clear up is, "what is a global group?". Simply put, a global group is a group of people that have special permissions. The ...</p> <hr /> <div>===What is a group file?===<br /> <br /> The first thing we should probably clear up is, "what is a global group?".<br /> <br /> Simply put, a global group is a group of people that have special permissions. The owner of the group can add or remove people from the group, and then give them special permissions in a group file. These permissions can range anywhere from being able to speak, to all administrator permissions.<br /> <br /> ===Request A Group===<br /> <br /> In order to use global groups, you obviously need a group to add people to. You can request them [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=11774 here on BZBB]. Please follow the current naming convention when asking for a group, which works like this: '''organization.level'''. For example, if I owned a server called "bzflagserver", and I wanted to have jradmin, admin, and sradmin groups, the names of those groups would be '''bzflagserver.jradmin''', '''bzflagserver.admin''', and '''bzflagserver.sradmin'''.<br /> <br /> ===Possible Permissions===<br /> <br /> To give people permissions, you first need to know which are available. A list of possible permissions are available on the [[Server Permissions]] page.</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4086 Getting Started 2008-02-19T03:27:29Z

<p>Win Xp: /* Mac OS X */</p> <hr /> <div>==Overview==<br /> This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag. It is intended for new players who have just found the game and require assistance. More detailed help can be found on our [[Getting Help]] page.<br /> <br /> ==Getting Started==<br /> These simple steps have been designed to allow new users to begin playing the game as quickly as possible.<br /> <br /> ===Downloading and installing the game===<br /> <br /> The main thing users need to play is the game software. Users can [[Download]] the software for a number of different [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system|operating systems].<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> The most common operating system for players is Microsoft Windows. A simple installer can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/bzflag-2.0.10.exe?download . Simply Double click the downloaded file to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OSX====<br /> The next most popular system for players is Apple's MacOS X for the Macintosh famialy of computers. The version for macs can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/BZFlag-2.0.10.dmg . Simply drag the BZFlag icon from the extracted DMG to your Applications folder to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> The project does not distribute a premade binary package for linux, but many linux distrobutions have BZFlag in their package management systems ( APT, YUM, emerge, etc.. ). Linux users can always build the game from the source code. Please see the [[Download|downloads]] page for more information.<br /> <br /> ===Registering a callsign(Optional)===<br /> It is not mandatory to register a callsign ( the name a player uses in-game), but it is highly recommended. <br /> <br /> A few of the benefits of registering are:<br /> <br /> * The callsign is reserved, and can not be used by any other player.<br /> * Registered users post on the BZFlag forums<br /> * Registered users can join global groups, and leagues.<br /> * Many servers require registration to play.<br /> <br /> Users that wish to register can simply do so on the BZFlag fourms at [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register]<br /> <br /> ===Running the game===<br /> <br /> Once the game is installed, it must be run to play.<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> Windows users that have installed the game with the provided installer will find a shortcut to the game in the start menu, under program files. Users simply have to click this shortcut to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OS X====<br /> Macintosh users simply have to double click the BZFlag icon that they dragged to their Applications folder to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> Linux, and other unix based platforms can start the game by typing the command '''bzflag''' in a terminal.<br /> <br /> ===Joining a game===<br /> When the game is first started it will show the main menu screen. Users navigate the menu by using the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and using the enter key to select and activate the highlighted item.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Main Menu====<br /> The main menu includes a number of menu items that lead to sub menus. The most important menu for new players is the '''Join Game''' item.<br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> <br /> ====Join Game Menu====<br /> Users wishing to join an internet game in progress should choose the '''Join Game''' item from the main menu.<br /> <br /> On the first run of the game software all the fields in the Join Menu will be empty. Players need to use the arrow keys to highlight the '''Callsign''' item and input a player name. This name will be how other players see the user. Registered users should use the same callsign that they registered when playing. Registered users should also enter in their password into the item marked '''password'''. This password is only used for to verify your identity and is NEVER sent to the game server.<br /> <br /> The e-mail string is optional and usually left blank by many users.<br /> <br /> Once this information has been entered, the user must choose a server to play on. Servers are games of BZFlag that are hosted on the internet. There are over 200 servers to choose from. A listing of all the servers can be found by highlighting the '''Find Server''' menu item to bring up the server list.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Server List====<br /> The server list menu shows a listing of all publicly available internet games. The list is sorted by the number of players on each server at any time, and will dynamically change over time. The servers with the highest player counts will always be at the top of the list.<br /> <br /> The various servers can be highlighted using the arrow keys, and additional information about the highlighted game will be shown at the top of the screen. Once the user has chosen a server to join they must hit the enter key to select the server and return to the Join Game Menu.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Entering a Game====<br /> When a server is choosen from the Server List, it's information will be automaticly entered into the appropriate fields in the Join Game menu. The user may then choose a team color, or leave the setting on automatic if they wish the server to assign them to a team.<br /> <br /> When all the information is entered, the user simply has to choose connect menu item, and they will join the game. If additional textures or resources are needed to join the game, they will be downloaded automatically.<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Playing BZFlag====<br /> Once the user has joined the game they will be able to enjoy the gameplay that has made BZFlag one of the most popular open source games in history.<br /> <br /> =====Controls=====<br /> The basic controls for the game are rather simple.<br /> <br /> By default the mouse is used for movement. Moving the mouse up and down will move the tank forwards and backwards, while moving the mouse left and right will cause the tank to turn in that direction. Returning the mouse to the center of the screen will cause the tank to stop moving.<br /> <br /> The left mouse button is used to fire the tank's weapon.<br /> <br /> Optionally the keyboard can be used. The arrow keys control movement in the same way as the mouse, and the space bar is used to fire the weapon.<br /> <br /> Some servers offer a feature that allows tanks to jump. The ''tab'' key is used to start a small jump into the air. When jumping a tank normally can not change it's speed or direction until it lands. Depending on the map, it may be possible for tanks to jump and land on various world objects and continue to fight.<br /> <br /> =====Objective=====<br /> BZFlag is a team game, and has various objectives depending on the game type.<br /> <br /> The default game type is '''Free For All''', commonly abbreviated as ''FFA''. This mode is similar to a team death match in other first person shooting type games. The objective is to destory as many tanks as possible on other teams, while minimizing your own losses. Tanks are destroyed by being shot, in most cases one shot is all it takes to kill an enemy tank.<br /> <br /> Capture the Flag is another common game type. It's objective is to pick up the flag from an oposing team and return it to your base. Tanks are destroyed the same way as in FFA games.<br /> <br /> The least common type of game is '''Rabbit Hunt'''. In this game mode, one user is a white-colored '''rabbit''' tank, and everyone else is a orange-colored '''hunter''' tank. The '''hunter''' tank(s) must chase and kill the rabbit tank. The '''hunter''' tank which kills the '''rabbit''' tank then becomes the '''rabbit''' tank. <br /> <br /> =====Non-Standard Teams=====<br /> <br /> Usually, you may not shoot members of your own team. But, there is one exception to this rule, called the '''rogue''' team. '''Rogue''' tanks are black in the view window, and yellow on the radar. They may shoot their "teammates", and gain points for it. This is because '''rogue''' tanks are each on a one-man team of their own. '''Rogue''' tanks are usually found on '''Free For All''' maps, but are occasionally found on '''CTF''' maps.<br /> <br /> =====Flags=====<br /> There are four different kinds of flags on an average server:<br /> * Team flags are colored to correspond with the teams on the map. The idea is to grab the other team's flag and bring it back to your base.<br /> * Superflags are "power ups" for your tank. Some examples of superflags can be '''Guided Missile''' (Allows your tank to lock onto and shoot others), '''laser''' (Allows your tank to shoot an infinitely fast and long laser beam), and '''Stealth''' (Your tank does not appear on radar).<br /> * Bad Flags restrict the movement or actions of your tank. Some bad flags are ''''No Jumping, Obesity, Trigger Happy,''' and '''Left turn only.'''<br /> * Antidote flags are flags that appear only when you have a bad flag. Driving over an antidote flag removes the bad flag from your tank.<br /> <br /> =====Interface Elements=====<br /> <br /> ======Scoreboard======<br /> Once a player has joined a server, they should notice a number of things, including the scoreboard.<br /> <br /> Internet games commonly feature between 5 and 20 players. The names of these players will be listed in the scoreboard on the left hand side of the screen. The scoreboard can be hidden and shown by using the ''S'' key.<br /> *Show a small sample image of a standard scoreboard*<br /> <br /> ======Radar======<br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a bird's eye, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and seeing where other players are in relation to the users' tank. The user's tank is displayed in the center of the radar, in white. Two lines from the user's "blip" on the radar represent the user's FOV (Field of view). The user's bullets are also displayed in white. Other teams are shown on the radar in their respective color, red shown in red, green shown in green, etc. The rogue team is shown in yellow. Flags are shown as little x's, and team flags as colored x's. A square is also around each radar "blip." This represents height. The larger the square, the higher something is.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Radar.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The Radar]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, it is important to keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Players should never shoot tanks on there own team (except for the rogue players).<br /> * Players should be civil to other players in all respects.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Screenshot of a standard 2.0.9 client playing on Missile War 2]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4085 Getting Started 2008-02-19T03:26:06Z

<p>Win Xp: /* Registering a callsign(Optional) */</p> <hr /> <div>==Overview==<br /> This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag. It is intended for new players who have just found the game and require assistance. More detailed help can be found on our [[Getting Help]] page.<br /> <br /> ==Getting Started==<br /> These simple steps have been designed to allow new users to begin playing the game as quickly as possible.<br /> <br /> ===Downloading and installing the game===<br /> <br /> The main thing users need to play is the game software. Users can [[Download]] the software for a number of different [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system|operating systems].<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> The most common operating system for players is Microsoft Windows. A simple installer can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/bzflag-2.0.10.exe?download . Simply Double click the downloaded file to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OSX====<br /> The next most popular system for players is Apple's MacOS X for the Macintosh famialy of computers. The version for macs can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/BZFlag-2.0.10.dmg . Simply drag the BZFlag icon from the extracted DMG to your Applications folder to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> The project does not distribute a premade binary package for linux, but many linux distrobutions have BZFlag in their package management systems ( APT, YUM, emerge, etc.. ). Linux users can always build the game from the source code. Please see the [[Download|downloads]] page for more information.<br /> <br /> ===Registering a callsign(Optional)===<br /> It is not mandatory to register a callsign ( the name a player uses in-game), but it is highly recommended. <br /> <br /> A few of the benefits of registering are:<br /> <br /> * The callsign is reserved, and can not be used by any other player.<br /> * Registered users post on the BZFlag forums<br /> * Registered users can join global groups, and leagues.<br /> * Many servers require registration to play.<br /> <br /> Users that wish to register can simply do so on the BZFlag fourms at [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register]<br /> <br /> ===Running the game===<br /> <br /> Once the game is installed, it must be run to play.<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> Windows users that have installed the game with the provided installer will find a shortcut to the game in the start menu, under program files. Users simply have to click this shortcut to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OS X====<br /> Macintosh users simply have to double click the BZFlag icon that they draged to there computer to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> Linux, and other unix based platforms can start the game by typing the command '''bzflag''' in a terminal.<br /> <br /> ===Joining a game===<br /> When the game is first started it will show the main menu screen. Users navigate the menu by using the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and using the enter key to select and activate the highlighted item.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Main Menu====<br /> The main menu includes a number of menu items that lead to sub menus. The most important menu for new players is the '''Join Game''' item.<br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> <br /> ====Join Game Menu====<br /> Users wishing to join an internet game in progress should choose the '''Join Game''' item from the main menu.<br /> <br /> On the first run of the game software all the fields in the Join Menu will be empty. Players need to use the arrow keys to highlight the '''Callsign''' item and input a player name. This name will be how other players see the user. Registered users should use the same callsign that they registered when playing. Registered users should also enter in their password into the item marked '''password'''. This password is only used for to verify your identity and is NEVER sent to the game server.<br /> <br /> The e-mail string is optional and usually left blank by many users.<br /> <br /> Once this information has been entered, the user must choose a server to play on. Servers are games of BZFlag that are hosted on the internet. There are over 200 servers to choose from. A listing of all the servers can be found by highlighting the '''Find Server''' menu item to bring up the server list.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Server List====<br /> The server list menu shows a listing of all publicly available internet games. The list is sorted by the number of players on each server at any time, and will dynamically change over time. The servers with the highest player counts will always be at the top of the list.<br /> <br /> The various servers can be highlighted using the arrow keys, and additional information about the highlighted game will be shown at the top of the screen. Once the user has chosen a server to join they must hit the enter key to select the server and return to the Join Game Menu.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Entering a Game====<br /> When a server is choosen from the Server List, it's information will be automaticly entered into the appropriate fields in the Join Game menu. The user may then choose a team color, or leave the setting on automatic if they wish the server to assign them to a team.<br /> <br /> When all the information is entered, the user simply has to choose connect menu item, and they will join the game. If additional textures or resources are needed to join the game, they will be downloaded automatically.<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Playing BZFlag====<br /> Once the user has joined the game they will be able to enjoy the gameplay that has made BZFlag one of the most popular open source games in history.<br /> <br /> =====Controls=====<br /> The basic controls for the game are rather simple.<br /> <br /> By default the mouse is used for movement. Moving the mouse up and down will move the tank forwards and backwards, while moving the mouse left and right will cause the tank to turn in that direction. Returning the mouse to the center of the screen will cause the tank to stop moving.<br /> <br /> The left mouse button is used to fire the tank's weapon.<br /> <br /> Optionally the keyboard can be used. The arrow keys control movement in the same way as the mouse, and the space bar is used to fire the weapon.<br /> <br /> Some servers offer a feature that allows tanks to jump. The ''tab'' key is used to start a small jump into the air. When jumping a tank normally can not change it's speed or direction until it lands. Depending on the map, it may be possible for tanks to jump and land on various world objects and continue to fight.<br /> <br /> =====Objective=====<br /> BZFlag is a team game, and has various objectives depending on the game type.<br /> <br /> The default game type is '''Free For All''', commonly abbreviated as ''FFA''. This mode is similar to a team death match in other first person shooting type games. The objective is to destory as many tanks as possible on other teams, while minimizing your own losses. Tanks are destroyed by being shot, in most cases one shot is all it takes to kill an enemy tank.<br /> <br /> Capture the Flag is another common game type. It's objective is to pick up the flag from an oposing team and return it to your base. Tanks are destroyed the same way as in FFA games.<br /> <br /> The least common type of game is '''Rabbit Hunt'''. In this game mode, one user is a white-colored '''rabbit''' tank, and everyone else is a orange-colored '''hunter''' tank. The '''hunter''' tank(s) must chase and kill the rabbit tank. The '''hunter''' tank which kills the '''rabbit''' tank then becomes the '''rabbit''' tank. <br /> <br /> =====Non-Standard Teams=====<br /> <br /> Usually, you may not shoot members of your own team. But, there is one exception to this rule, called the '''rogue''' team. '''Rogue''' tanks are black in the view window, and yellow on the radar. They may shoot their "teammates", and gain points for it. This is because '''rogue''' tanks are each on a one-man team of their own. '''Rogue''' tanks are usually found on '''Free For All''' maps, but are occasionally found on '''CTF''' maps.<br /> <br /> =====Flags=====<br /> There are four different kinds of flags on an average server:<br /> * Team flags are colored to correspond with the teams on the map. The idea is to grab the other team's flag and bring it back to your base.<br /> * Superflags are "power ups" for your tank. Some examples of superflags can be '''Guided Missile''' (Allows your tank to lock onto and shoot others), '''laser''' (Allows your tank to shoot an infinitely fast and long laser beam), and '''Stealth''' (Your tank does not appear on radar).<br /> * Bad Flags restrict the movement or actions of your tank. Some bad flags are ''''No Jumping, Obesity, Trigger Happy,''' and '''Left turn only.'''<br /> * Antidote flags are flags that appear only when you have a bad flag. Driving over an antidote flag removes the bad flag from your tank.<br /> <br /> =====Interface Elements=====<br /> <br /> ======Scoreboard======<br /> Once a player has joined a server, they should notice a number of things, including the scoreboard.<br /> <br /> Internet games commonly feature between 5 and 20 players. The names of these players will be listed in the scoreboard on the left hand side of the screen. The scoreboard can be hidden and shown by using the ''S'' key.<br /> *Show a small sample image of a standard scoreboard*<br /> <br /> ======Radar======<br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a bird's eye, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and seeing where other players are in relation to the users' tank. The user's tank is displayed in the center of the radar, in white. Two lines from the user's "blip" on the radar represent the user's FOV (Field of view). The user's bullets are also displayed in white. Other teams are shown on the radar in their respective color, red shown in red, green shown in green, etc. The rogue team is shown in yellow. Flags are shown as little x's, and team flags as colored x's. A square is also around each radar "blip." This represents height. The larger the square, the higher something is.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Radar.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The Radar]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, it is important to keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Players should never shoot tanks on there own team (except for the rogue players).<br /> * Players should be civil to other players in all respects.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Screenshot of a standard 2.0.9 client playing on Missile War 2]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4084 Getting Started 2008-02-19T03:25:16Z

<p>Win Xp: /* Mac OSX */</p> <hr /> <div>==Overview==<br /> This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag. It is intended for new players who have just found the game and require assistance. More detailed help can be found on our [[Getting Help]] page.<br /> <br /> ==Getting Started==<br /> These simple steps have been designed to allow new users to begin playing the game as quickly as possible.<br /> <br /> ===Downloading and installing the game===<br /> <br /> The main thing users need to play is the game software. Users can [[Download]] the software for a number of different [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system|operating systems].<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> The most common operating system for players is Microsoft Windows. A simple installer can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/bzflag-2.0.10.exe?download . Simply Double click the downloaded file to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OSX====<br /> The next most popular system for players is Apple's MacOS X for the Macintosh famialy of computers. The version for macs can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/BZFlag-2.0.10.dmg . Simply drag the BZFlag icon from the extracted DMG to your Applications folder to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> The project does not distribute a premade binary package for linux, but many linux distrobutions have BZFlag in their package management systems ( APT, YUM, emerge, etc.. ). Linux users can always build the game from the source code. Please see the [[Download|downloads]] page for more information.<br /> <br /> ===Registering a callsign(Optional)===<br /> It is not mandatory to register a callsign ( the name a player uses in-game), but it is hihgly recommended. <br /> <br /> A few of the benefits of registering are:<br /> <br /> * The callsign is reserved, and can not be used by any other player.<br /> * Registered users post on the BZFlag forums<br /> * Registered users can join global groups, and leagues.<br /> * Many servers require registration to play.<br /> <br /> Users that wish to register can simply do so on the BZFlag fourms at [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register]<br /> <br /> ===Running the game===<br /> <br /> Once the game is installed, it must be run to play.<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> Windows users that have installed the game with the provided installer will find a shortcut to the game in the start menu, under program files. Users simply have to click this shortcut to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OS X====<br /> Macintosh users simply have to double click the BZFlag icon that they draged to there computer to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> Linux, and other unix based platforms can start the game by typing the command '''bzflag''' in a terminal.<br /> <br /> ===Joining a game===<br /> When the game is first started it will show the main menu screen. Users navigate the menu by using the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and using the enter key to select and activate the highlighted item.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Main Menu====<br /> The main menu includes a number of menu items that lead to sub menus. The most important menu for new players is the '''Join Game''' item.<br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> <br /> ====Join Game Menu====<br /> Users wishing to join an internet game in progress should choose the '''Join Game''' item from the main menu.<br /> <br /> On the first run of the game software all the fields in the Join Menu will be empty. Players need to use the arrow keys to highlight the '''Callsign''' item and input a player name. This name will be how other players see the user. Registered users should use the same callsign that they registered when playing. Registered users should also enter in their password into the item marked '''password'''. This password is only used for to verify your identity and is NEVER sent to the game server.<br /> <br /> The e-mail string is optional and usually left blank by many users.<br /> <br /> Once this information has been entered, the user must choose a server to play on. Servers are games of BZFlag that are hosted on the internet. There are over 200 servers to choose from. A listing of all the servers can be found by highlighting the '''Find Server''' menu item to bring up the server list.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Server List====<br /> The server list menu shows a listing of all publicly available internet games. The list is sorted by the number of players on each server at any time, and will dynamically change over time. The servers with the highest player counts will always be at the top of the list.<br /> <br /> The various servers can be highlighted using the arrow keys, and additional information about the highlighted game will be shown at the top of the screen. Once the user has chosen a server to join they must hit the enter key to select the server and return to the Join Game Menu.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Entering a Game====<br /> When a server is choosen from the Server List, it's information will be automaticly entered into the appropriate fields in the Join Game menu. The user may then choose a team color, or leave the setting on automatic if they wish the server to assign them to a team.<br /> <br /> When all the information is entered, the user simply has to choose connect menu item, and they will join the game. If additional textures or resources are needed to join the game, they will be downloaded automatically.<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Playing BZFlag====<br /> Once the user has joined the game they will be able to enjoy the gameplay that has made BZFlag one of the most popular open source games in history.<br /> <br /> =====Controls=====<br /> The basic controls for the game are rather simple.<br /> <br /> By default the mouse is used for movement. Moving the mouse up and down will move the tank forwards and backwards, while moving the mouse left and right will cause the tank to turn in that direction. Returning the mouse to the center of the screen will cause the tank to stop moving.<br /> <br /> The left mouse button is used to fire the tank's weapon.<br /> <br /> Optionally the keyboard can be used. The arrow keys control movement in the same way as the mouse, and the space bar is used to fire the weapon.<br /> <br /> Some servers offer a feature that allows tanks to jump. The ''tab'' key is used to start a small jump into the air. When jumping a tank normally can not change it's speed or direction until it lands. Depending on the map, it may be possible for tanks to jump and land on various world objects and continue to fight.<br /> <br /> =====Objective=====<br /> BZFlag is a team game, and has various objectives depending on the game type.<br /> <br /> The default game type is '''Free For All''', commonly abbreviated as ''FFA''. This mode is similar to a team death match in other first person shooting type games. The objective is to destory as many tanks as possible on other teams, while minimizing your own losses. Tanks are destroyed by being shot, in most cases one shot is all it takes to kill an enemy tank.<br /> <br /> Capture the Flag is another common game type. It's objective is to pick up the flag from an oposing team and return it to your base. Tanks are destroyed the same way as in FFA games.<br /> <br /> The least common type of game is '''Rabbit Hunt'''. In this game mode, one user is a white-colored '''rabbit''' tank, and everyone else is a orange-colored '''hunter''' tank. The '''hunter''' tank(s) must chase and kill the rabbit tank. The '''hunter''' tank which kills the '''rabbit''' tank then becomes the '''rabbit''' tank. <br /> <br /> =====Non-Standard Teams=====<br /> <br /> Usually, you may not shoot members of your own team. But, there is one exception to this rule, called the '''rogue''' team. '''Rogue''' tanks are black in the view window, and yellow on the radar. They may shoot their "teammates", and gain points for it. This is because '''rogue''' tanks are each on a one-man team of their own. '''Rogue''' tanks are usually found on '''Free For All''' maps, but are occasionally found on '''CTF''' maps.<br /> <br /> =====Flags=====<br /> There are four different kinds of flags on an average server:<br /> * Team flags are colored to correspond with the teams on the map. The idea is to grab the other team's flag and bring it back to your base.<br /> * Superflags are "power ups" for your tank. Some examples of superflags can be '''Guided Missile''' (Allows your tank to lock onto and shoot others), '''laser''' (Allows your tank to shoot an infinitely fast and long laser beam), and '''Stealth''' (Your tank does not appear on radar).<br /> * Bad Flags restrict the movement or actions of your tank. Some bad flags are ''''No Jumping, Obesity, Trigger Happy,''' and '''Left turn only.'''<br /> * Antidote flags are flags that appear only when you have a bad flag. Driving over an antidote flag removes the bad flag from your tank.<br /> <br /> =====Interface Elements=====<br /> <br /> ======Scoreboard======<br /> Once a player has joined a server, they should notice a number of things, including the scoreboard.<br /> <br /> Internet games commonly feature between 5 and 20 players. The names of these players will be listed in the scoreboard on the left hand side of the screen. The scoreboard can be hidden and shown by using the ''S'' key.<br /> *Show a small sample image of a standard scoreboard*<br /> <br /> ======Radar======<br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a bird's eye, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and seeing where other players are in relation to the users' tank. The user's tank is displayed in the center of the radar, in white. Two lines from the user's "blip" on the radar represent the user's FOV (Field of view). The user's bullets are also displayed in white. Other teams are shown on the radar in their respective color, red shown in red, green shown in green, etc. The rogue team is shown in yellow. Flags are shown as little x's, and team flags as colored x's. A square is also around each radar "blip." This represents height. The larger the square, the higher something is.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Radar.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The Radar]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, it is important to keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Players should never shoot tanks on there own team (except for the rogue players).<br /> * Players should be civil to other players in all respects.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Screenshot of a standard 2.0.9 client playing on Missile War 2]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4063 Getting Started 2008-02-19T01:28:49Z

<p>Win Xp: /* Main Menu */</p> <hr /> <div>==Overview==<br /> This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag. It is intended for new players who have just found the game and require assistance. More detailed help can be found on our [[Getting Help]] page.<br /> <br /> ==Getting Started==<br /> These simple steps have been designed to allow new users to begin playing the game as quickly as possible.<br /> <br /> ===Downloading and installing the game===<br /> <br /> The main thing users need to play is the game software. Users can [[Download]] the software for a number of different [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system|operating systems].<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> The most common operating system for players is Microsoft Windows. A simple installer can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/bzflag-2.0.10.exe?download . Simply Double click the downloaded file to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OSX====<br /> The next most popular system for players is Apple's MacOS X for the Macintosh famialy of computers. The version for macs can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/BZFlag-2.0.10.dmg . Simply drag the BZFlag icon from the extracted DMG to your hard drive to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> The project does not distribute a premade binary package for linux, but many linux distrobutions have BZFlag in their package management systems ( APT, YUM, emerge, etc.. ). Linux users can always build the game from the source code. Please see the [[Download|downloads]] page for more information.<br /> <br /> ===Registering a callsign(Optional)===<br /> It is not mandatory to register a callsign ( the name a player uses in-game), but it is hihgly recommended. <br /> <br /> A few of the benefits of registering are:<br /> <br /> * The callsign is reserved, and can not be used by any other player.<br /> * Registered users post on the BZFlag forums<br /> * Registered users can join global groups, and leagues.<br /> * Many servers require registration to play.<br /> <br /> Users that wish to register can simply do so on the BZFlag fourms at [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register]<br /> <br /> ===Running the game===<br /> <br /> Once the game is installed, it must be run to play.<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> Windows users that have installed the game with the provided installer will find a shortcut to the game in the start menu, under program files. Users simply have to click this shortcut to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OS X====<br /> Macintosh users simply have to double click the BZFlag icon that they draged to there computer to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> Linux, and other unix based platforms can start the game by typing the command '''bzflag''' in a terminal.<br /> <br /> ===Joining a game===<br /> When the game is first started it will show the main menu screen. Users navigate the menu by using the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and using the enter key to select and activate the highlighted item.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Main Menu====<br /> The main menu includes a number of menu items that lead to sub menus. The most important menu for new players is the '''Join Game''' item.<br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> <br /> ====Join Game Menu====<br /> Users wishing to join an internet game in progress should choose the '''Join Game''' item from the main menu.<br /> <br /> On the first run of the game software all the fields in the Join Menu will be empty. Players need to use the arrow keys to highlight the '''Callsign''' item and input a player name. This name will be how other players see the user. Registered users should use the same callsign that they registered when playing. Registered users should also enter in their password into the item marked '''password'''. This password is only used for to verify your identity and is NEVER sent to the game server.<br /> <br /> The e-mail string is optional and usually left blank by many users.<br /> <br /> Once this information has been entered, the user must choose a server to play on. Servers are games of BZFlag that are hosted on the internet. There are over 200 servers to choose from. A listing of all the servers can be found by highlighting the '''Find Server''' menu item to bring up the server list.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Server List====<br /> The server list menu shows a listing of all publicly available internet games. The list is sorted by the number of players on each server at any time, and will dynamically change over time. The servers with the highest player counts will always be at the top of the list.<br /> <br /> The various servers can be highlighted using the arrow keys, and additional information about the highlighted game will be shown at the top of the screen. Once the user has chosen a server to join they must hit the enter key to select the server and return to the Join Game Menu.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Entering a Game====<br /> When a server is choosen from the Server List, it's information will be automaticly entered into the appropriate fields in the Join Game menu. The user may then choose a team color, or leave the setting on automatic if they wish the server to assign them to a team.<br /> <br /> When all the information is entered, the user simply has to choose connect menu item, and they will join the game. If additional textures or resources are needed to join the game, they will be downloaded automatically.<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Playing BZFlag====<br /> Once the user has joined the game they will be able to enjoy the gameplay that has made BZFlag one of the most popular open source games in history.<br /> <br /> =====Controls=====<br /> The basic controls for the game are rather simple.<br /> <br /> By default the mouse is used for movement. Moving the mouse up and down will move the tank forwards and backwards, while moving the mouse left and right will cause the tank to turn in that direction. Returning the mouse to the center of the screen will cause the tank to stop moving.<br /> <br /> The left mouse button is used to fire the tank's weapon.<br /> <br /> Optionally the keyboard can be used. The arrow keys control movement in the same way as the mouse, and the space bar is used to fire the weapon.<br /> <br /> Some servers offer a feature that allows tanks to jump. The ''tab'' key is used to start a small jump into the air. When jumping a tank normally can not change it's speed or direction until it lands. Depending on the map, it may be possible for tanks to jump and land on various world objects and continue to fight.<br /> <br /> =====Objective=====<br /> BZFlag is a team game, and has various objectives depending on the game type.<br /> <br /> The default game type is '''Free For All''', commonly abbreviated as ''FFA''. This mode is similar to a team death match in other first person shooting type games. The objective is to destory as many tanks as possible on other teams, while minimizing your own losses. Tanks are destroyed by being shot, in most cases one shot is all it takes to kill an enemy tank.<br /> <br /> Capture the Flag is another common game type. It's objective is to pick up the flag from an oposing team and return it to your base. Tanks are destroyed the same way as in FFA games.<br /> <br /> The least common type of game is '''Rabbit Hunt'''. In this game mode, one user is a white-colored '''rabbit''' tank, and everyone else is a orange-colored '''hunter''' tank. The '''hunter''' tank(s) must chase and kill the rabbit tank. The '''hunter''' tank which kills the '''rabbit''' tank then becomes the '''rabbit''' tank. <br /> <br /> =====Non-Standard Teams=====<br /> <br /> Usually, you may not shot members of your own team. But, there is one exception to this rule, called the '''rogue''' team. '''Rogue''' tanks are black in the view window, and yellow on the radar. They may shoot their "teammates", and gain points for it. '''Rogue''' tanks are usually found on '''Free For All''' maps, but are occasionally found on '''CTF''' maps.<br /> <br /> =====Flags=====<br /> There are four different kinds of flags on an average server:<br /> * Team flags are colored to correspond with the teams on the map. The idea is to grab the other team's flag and bring it back to your base.<br /> * Superflags are "power ups" for your tank. Some examples of superflags can be '''Guided Missile''' (Allows your tank to lock onto and shoot others), '''laser''' (Allows your tank to shoot an infinitely fast and long laser beam), and '''Stealth''' (Your tank does not appear on radar).<br /> * Bad Flags restrict the movement or actions of your tank. Some bad flags are ''''No Jumping, Obesity, Trigger Happy,''' and '''Left turn only.'''<br /> * Antidote flags are flags that appear only when you have a bad flag. Driving over an antidote flag removes the bad flag from your tank.<br /> <br /> =====Interface Elements=====<br /> <br /> ======Scoreboard======<br /> Once a player has joined a server, they should notice a number of things, including the scoreboard.<br /> <br /> Internet games commonly feature between 5 and 20 players. The names of these players will be listed in the scoreboard on the left hand side of the screen. The scoreboard can be hidden and shown by using the ''S'' key.<br /> *Show a small sample image of a standard scoreboard*<br /> <br /> ======Radar======<br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and seeing where other players are in relation to the users' tank.<br /> <br /> *Show a SMALL sample image of a standard radar*<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, it is important to keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Players should never shoot tanks on there own team (except for the rogue players).<br /> * Players should be civil to other players in all respects.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Screenshot of a standard 2.0.9 client playing on Missile War 2]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4062 Getting Started 2008-02-19T01:28:05Z

<p>Win Xp: /* =Non-Standard Teams */</p> <hr /> <div>==Overview==<br /> This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag. It is intended for new players who have just found the game and require assistance. More detailed help can be found on our [[Getting Help]] page.<br /> <br /> ==Getting Started==<br /> These simple steps have been designed to allow new users to begin playing the game as quickly as possible.<br /> <br /> ===Downloading and installing the game===<br /> <br /> The main thing users need to play is the game software. Users can [[Download]] the software for a number of different [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system|operating systems].<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> The most common operating system for players is Microsoft Windows. A simple installer can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/bzflag-2.0.10.exe?download . Simply Double click the downloaded file to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OSX====<br /> The next most popular system for players is Apple's MacOS X for the Macintosh famialy of computers. The version for macs can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/BZFlag-2.0.10.dmg . Simply drag the BZFlag icon from the extracted DMG to your hard drive to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> The project does not distribute a premade binary package for linux, but many linux distrobutions have BZFlag in their package management systems ( APT, YUM, emerge, etc.. ). Linux users can always build the game from the source code. Please see the [[Download|downloads]] page for more information.<br /> <br /> ===Registering a callsign(Optional)===<br /> It is not mandatory to register a callsign ( the name a player uses in-game), but it is hihgly recommended. <br /> <br /> A few of the benefits of registering are:<br /> <br /> * The callsign is reserved, and can not be used by any other player.<br /> * Registered users post on the BZFlag forums<br /> * Registered users can join global groups, and leagues.<br /> * Many servers require registration to play.<br /> <br /> Users that wish to register can simply do so on the BZFlag fourms at [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register]<br /> <br /> ===Running the game===<br /> <br /> Once the game is installed, it must be run to play.<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> Windows users that have installed the game with the provided installer will find a shortcut to the game in the start menu, under program files. Users simply have to click this shortcut to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OS X====<br /> Macintosh users simply have to double click the BZFlag icon that they draged to there computer to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> Linux, and other unix based platforms can start the game by typing the command '''bzflag''' in a terminal.<br /> <br /> ===Joining a game===<br /> When the game is first started it will show the main menu screen. Users navigate the menu by using the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and using the enter key to select and activate the highlighted item.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Main Menu====<br /> The main menu includes a number of menu items that lead to sub menus. The most important menu for new layers is the '''Join Game''' item.<br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Join Game Menu====<br /> Users wishing to join an internet game in progress should choose the '''Join Game''' item from the main menu.<br /> <br /> On the first run of the game software all the fields in the Join Menu will be empty. Players need to use the arrow keys to highlight the '''Callsign''' item and input a player name. This name will be how other players see the user. Registered users should use the same callsign that they registered when playing. Registered users should also enter in their password into the item marked '''password'''. This password is only used for to verify your identity and is NEVER sent to the game server.<br /> <br /> The e-mail string is optional and usually left blank by many users.<br /> <br /> Once this information has been entered, the user must choose a server to play on. Servers are games of BZFlag that are hosted on the internet. There are over 200 servers to choose from. A listing of all the servers can be found by highlighting the '''Find Server''' menu item to bring up the server list.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Server List====<br /> The server list menu shows a listing of all publicly available internet games. The list is sorted by the number of players on each server at any time, and will dynamically change over time. The servers with the highest player counts will always be at the top of the list.<br /> <br /> The various servers can be highlighted using the arrow keys, and additional information about the highlighted game will be shown at the top of the screen. Once the user has chosen a server to join they must hit the enter key to select the server and return to the Join Game Menu.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Entering a Game====<br /> When a server is choosen from the Server List, it's information will be automaticly entered into the appropriate fields in the Join Game menu. The user may then choose a team color, or leave the setting on automatic if they wish the server to assign them to a team.<br /> <br /> When all the information is entered, the user simply has to choose connect menu item, and they will join the game. If additional textures or resources are needed to join the game, they will be downloaded automatically.<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Playing BZFlag====<br /> Once the user has joined the game they will be able to enjoy the gameplay that has made BZFlag one of the most popular open source games in history.<br /> <br /> =====Controls=====<br /> The basic controls for the game are rather simple.<br /> <br /> By default the mouse is used for movement. Moving the mouse up and down will move the tank forwards and backwards, while moving the mouse left and right will cause the tank to turn in that direction. Returning the mouse to the center of the screen will cause the tank to stop moving.<br /> <br /> The left mouse button is used to fire the tank's weapon.<br /> <br /> Optionally the keyboard can be used. The arrow keys control movement in the same way as the mouse, and the space bar is used to fire the weapon.<br /> <br /> Some servers offer a feature that allows tanks to jump. The ''tab'' key is used to start a small jump into the air. When jumping a tank normally can not change it's speed or direction until it lands. Depending on the map, it may be possible for tanks to jump and land on various world objects and continue to fight.<br /> <br /> =====Objective=====<br /> BZFlag is a team game, and has various objectives depending on the game type.<br /> <br /> The default game type is '''Free For All''', commonly abbreviated as ''FFA''. This mode is similar to a team death match in other first person shooting type games. The objective is to destory as many tanks as possible on other teams, while minimizing your own losses. Tanks are destroyed by being shot, in most cases one shot is all it takes to kill an enemy tank.<br /> <br /> Capture the Flag is another common game type. It's objective is to pick up the flag from an oposing team and return it to your base. Tanks are destroyed the same way as in FFA games.<br /> <br /> The least common type of game is '''Rabbit Hunt'''. In this game mode, one user is a white-colored '''rabbit''' tank, and everyone else is a orange-colored '''hunter''' tank. The '''hunter''' tank(s) must chase and kill the rabbit tank. The '''hunter''' tank which kills the '''rabbit''' tank then becomes the '''rabbit''' tank. <br /> <br /> =====Non-Standard Teams=====<br /> <br /> Usually, you may not shot members of your own team. But, there is one exception to this rule, called the '''rogue''' team. '''Rogue''' tanks are black in the view window, and yellow on the radar. They may shoot their "teammates", and gain points for it. '''Rogue''' tanks are usually found on '''Free For All''' maps, but are occasionally found on '''CTF''' maps.<br /> <br /> =====Flags=====<br /> There are four different kinds of flags on an average server:<br /> * Team flags are colored to correspond with the teams on the map. The idea is to grab the other team's flag and bring it back to your base.<br /> * Superflags are "power ups" for your tank. Some examples of superflags can be '''Guided Missile''' (Allows your tank to lock onto and shoot others), '''laser''' (Allows your tank to shoot an infinitely fast and long laser beam), and '''Stealth''' (Your tank does not appear on radar).<br /> * Bad Flags restrict the movement or actions of your tank. Some bad flags are ''''No Jumping, Obesity, Trigger Happy,''' and '''Left turn only.'''<br /> * Antidote flags are flags that appear only when you have a bad flag. Driving over an antidote flag removes the bad flag from your tank.<br /> <br /> =====Interface Elements=====<br /> <br /> ======Scoreboard======<br /> Once a player has joined a server, they should notice a number of things, including the scoreboard.<br /> <br /> Internet games commonly feature between 5 and 20 players. The names of these players will be listed in the scoreboard on the left hand side of the screen. The scoreboard can be hidden and shown by using the ''S'' key.<br /> *Show a small sample image of a standard scoreboard*<br /> <br /> ======Radar======<br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and seeing where other players are in relation to the users' tank.<br /> <br /> *Show a SMALL sample image of a standard radar*<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, it is important to keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Players should never shoot tanks on there own team (except for the rogue players).<br /> * Players should be civil to other players in all respects.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Screenshot of a standard 2.0.9 client playing on Missile War 2]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4061 Getting Started 2008-02-19T01:27:19Z

<p>Win Xp: /* Objective */</p> <hr /> <div>==Overview==<br /> This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag. It is intended for new players who have just found the game and require assistance. More detailed help can be found on our [[Getting Help]] page.<br /> <br /> ==Getting Started==<br /> These simple steps have been designed to allow new users to begin playing the game as quickly as possible.<br /> <br /> ===Downloading and installing the game===<br /> <br /> The main thing users need to play is the game software. Users can [[Download]] the software for a number of different [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system|operating systems].<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> The most common operating system for players is Microsoft Windows. A simple installer can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/bzflag-2.0.10.exe?download . Simply Double click the downloaded file to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OSX====<br /> The next most popular system for players is Apple's MacOS X for the Macintosh famialy of computers. The version for macs can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/BZFlag-2.0.10.dmg . Simply drag the BZFlag icon from the extracted DMG to your hard drive to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> The project does not distribute a premade binary package for linux, but many linux distrobutions have BZFlag in their package management systems ( APT, YUM, emerge, etc.. ). Linux users can always build the game from the source code. Please see the [[Download|downloads]] page for more information.<br /> <br /> ===Registering a callsign(Optional)===<br /> It is not mandatory to register a callsign ( the name a player uses in-game), but it is hihgly recommended. <br /> <br /> A few of the benefits of registering are:<br /> <br /> * The callsign is reserved, and can not be used by any other player.<br /> * Registered users post on the BZFlag forums<br /> * Registered users can join global groups, and leagues.<br /> * Many servers require registration to play.<br /> <br /> Users that wish to register can simply do so on the BZFlag fourms at [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register]<br /> <br /> ===Running the game===<br /> <br /> Once the game is installed, it must be run to play.<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> Windows users that have installed the game with the provided installer will find a shortcut to the game in the start menu, under program files. Users simply have to click this shortcut to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OS X====<br /> Macintosh users simply have to double click the BZFlag icon that they draged to there computer to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> Linux, and other unix based platforms can start the game by typing the command '''bzflag''' in a terminal.<br /> <br /> ===Joining a game===<br /> When the game is first started it will show the main menu screen. Users navigate the menu by using the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and using the enter key to select and activate the highlighted item.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Main Menu====<br /> The main menu includes a number of menu items that lead to sub menus. The most important menu for new layers is the '''Join Game''' item.<br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Join Game Menu====<br /> Users wishing to join an internet game in progress should choose the '''Join Game''' item from the main menu.<br /> <br /> On the first run of the game software all the fields in the Join Menu will be empty. Players need to use the arrow keys to highlight the '''Callsign''' item and input a player name. This name will be how other players see the user. Registered users should use the same callsign that they registered when playing. Registered users should also enter in their password into the item marked '''password'''. This password is only used for to verify your identity and is NEVER sent to the game server.<br /> <br /> The e-mail string is optional and usually left blank by many users.<br /> <br /> Once this information has been entered, the user must choose a server to play on. Servers are games of BZFlag that are hosted on the internet. There are over 200 servers to choose from. A listing of all the servers can be found by highlighting the '''Find Server''' menu item to bring up the server list.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Server List====<br /> The server list menu shows a listing of all publicly available internet games. The list is sorted by the number of players on each server at any time, and will dynamically change over time. The servers with the highest player counts will always be at the top of the list.<br /> <br /> The various servers can be highlighted using the arrow keys, and additional information about the highlighted game will be shown at the top of the screen. Once the user has chosen a server to join they must hit the enter key to select the server and return to the Join Game Menu.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Entering a Game====<br /> When a server is choosen from the Server List, it's information will be automaticly entered into the appropriate fields in the Join Game menu. The user may then choose a team color, or leave the setting on automatic if they wish the server to assign them to a team.<br /> <br /> When all the information is entered, the user simply has to choose connect menu item, and they will join the game. If additional textures or resources are needed to join the game, they will be downloaded automatically.<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Playing BZFlag====<br /> Once the user has joined the game they will be able to enjoy the gameplay that has made BZFlag one of the most popular open source games in history.<br /> <br /> =====Controls=====<br /> The basic controls for the game are rather simple.<br /> <br /> By default the mouse is used for movement. Moving the mouse up and down will move the tank forwards and backwards, while moving the mouse left and right will cause the tank to turn in that direction. Returning the mouse to the center of the screen will cause the tank to stop moving.<br /> <br /> The left mouse button is used to fire the tank's weapon.<br /> <br /> Optionally the keyboard can be used. The arrow keys control movement in the same way as the mouse, and the space bar is used to fire the weapon.<br /> <br /> Some servers offer a feature that allows tanks to jump. The ''tab'' key is used to start a small jump into the air. When jumping a tank normally can not change it's speed or direction until it lands. Depending on the map, it may be possible for tanks to jump and land on various world objects and continue to fight.<br /> <br /> =====Objective=====<br /> BZFlag is a team game, and has various objectives depending on the game type.<br /> <br /> The default game type is '''Free For All''', commonly abbreviated as ''FFA''. This mode is similar to a team death match in other first person shooting type games. The objective is to destory as many tanks as possible on other teams, while minimizing your own losses. Tanks are destroyed by being shot, in most cases one shot is all it takes to kill an enemy tank.<br /> <br /> Capture the Flag is another common game type. It's objective is to pick up the flag from an oposing team and return it to your base. Tanks are destroyed the same way as in FFA games.<br /> <br /> The least common type of game is '''Rabbit Hunt'''. In this game mode, one user is a white-colored '''rabbit''' tank, and everyone else is a orange-colored '''hunter''' tank. The '''hunter''' tank(s) must chase and kill the rabbit tank. The '''hunter''' tank which kills the '''rabbit''' tank then becomes the '''rabbit''' tank. <br /> <br /> =====Non-Standard Teams====<br /> <br /> Usually, you may not shot members of your own team. But, there is one exception to this rule, called the '''rogue''' team. '''Rogue''' tanks are black in the view window, and yellow on the radar. They may shoot their "teammates", and gain points for it. '''Rogue''' tanks are usually found on '''Free For All''' maps, but are occasionally found on '''CTF''' maps.<br /> <br /> =====Flags=====<br /> There are four different kinds of flags on an average server:<br /> * Team flags are colored to correspond with the teams on the map. The idea is to grab the other team's flag and bring it back to your base.<br /> * Superflags are "power ups" for your tank. Some examples of superflags can be '''Guided Missile''' (Allows your tank to lock onto and shoot others), '''laser''' (Allows your tank to shoot an infinitely fast and long laser beam), and '''Stealth''' (Your tank does not appear on radar).<br /> * Bad Flags restrict the movement or actions of your tank. Some bad flags are ''''No Jumping, Obesity, Trigger Happy,''' and '''Left turn only.'''<br /> * Antidote flags are flags that appear only when you have a bad flag. Driving over an antidote flag removes the bad flag from your tank.<br /> <br /> =====Interface Elements=====<br /> <br /> ======Scoreboard======<br /> Once a player has joined a server, they should notice a number of things, including the scoreboard.<br /> <br /> Internet games commonly feature between 5 and 20 players. The names of these players will be listed in the scoreboard on the left hand side of the screen. The scoreboard can be hidden and shown by using the ''S'' key.<br /> *Show a small sample image of a standard scoreboard*<br /> <br /> ======Radar======<br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and seeing where other players are in relation to the users' tank.<br /> <br /> *Show a SMALL sample image of a standard radar*<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, it is important to keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Players should never shoot tanks on there own team (except for the rogue players).<br /> * Players should be civil to other players in all respects.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Screenshot of a standard 2.0.9 client playing on Missile War 2]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4060 Getting Started 2008-02-19T01:19:33Z

<p>Win Xp: /* Flags */</p> <hr /> <div>==Overview==<br /> This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag. It is intended for new players who have just found the game and require assistance. More detailed help can be found on our [[Getting Help]] page.<br /> <br /> ==Getting Started==<br /> These simple steps have been designed to allow new users to begin playing the game as quickly as possible.<br /> <br /> ===Downloading and installing the game===<br /> <br /> The main thing users need to play is the game software. Users can [[Download]] the software for a number of different [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system|operating systems].<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> The most common operating system for players is Microsoft Windows. A simple installer can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/bzflag-2.0.10.exe?download . Simply Double click the downloaded file to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OSX====<br /> The next most popular system for players is Apple's MacOS X for the Macintosh famialy of computers. The version for macs can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/BZFlag-2.0.10.dmg . Simply drag the BZFlag icon from the extracted DMG to your hard drive to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> The project does not distribute a premade binary package for linux, but many linux distrobutions have BZFlag in their package management systems ( APT, YUM, emerge, etc.. ). Linux users can always build the game from the source code. Please see the [[Download|downloads]] page for more information.<br /> <br /> ===Registering a callsign(Optional)===<br /> It is not mandatory to register a callsign ( the name a player uses in-game), but it is hihgly recommended. <br /> <br /> A few of the benefits of registering are:<br /> <br /> * The callsign is reserved, and can not be used by any other player.<br /> * Registered users post on the BZFlag forums<br /> * Registered users can join global groups, and leagues.<br /> * Many servers require registration to play.<br /> <br /> Users that wish to register can simply do so on the BZFlag fourms at [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register]<br /> <br /> ===Running the game===<br /> <br /> Once the game is installed, it must be run to play.<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> Windows users that have installed the game with the provided installer will find a shortcut to the game in the start menu, under program files. Users simply have to click this shortcut to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OS X====<br /> Macintosh users simply have to double click the BZFlag icon that they draged to there computer to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> Linux, and other unix based platforms can start the game by typing the command '''bzflag''' in a terminal.<br /> <br /> ===Joining a game===<br /> When the game is first started it will show the main menu screen. Users navigate the menu by using the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and using the enter key to select and activate the highlighted item.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Main Menu====<br /> The main menu includes a number of menu items that lead to sub menus. The most important menu for new layers is the '''Join Game''' item.<br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Join Game Menu====<br /> Users wishing to join an internet game in progress should choose the '''Join Game''' item from the main menu.<br /> <br /> On the first run of the game software all the fields in the Join Menu will be empty. Players need to use the arrow keys to highlight the '''Callsign''' item and input a player name. This name will be how other players see the user. Registered users should use the same callsign that they registered when playing. Registered users should also enter in their password into the item marked '''password'''. This password is only used for to verify your identity and is NEVER sent to the game server.<br /> <br /> The e-mail string is optional and usually left blank by many users.<br /> <br /> Once this information has been entered, the user must choose a server to play on. Servers are games of BZFlag that are hosted on the internet. There are over 200 servers to choose from. A listing of all the servers can be found by highlighting the '''Find Server''' menu item to bring up the server list.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Server List====<br /> The server list menu shows a listing of all publicly available internet games. The list is sorted by the number of players on each server at any time, and will dynamically change over time. The servers with the highest player counts will always be at the top of the list.<br /> <br /> The various servers can be highlighted using the arrow keys, and additional information about the highlighted game will be shown at the top of the screen. Once the user has chosen a server to join they must hit the enter key to select the server and return to the Join Game Menu.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Entering a Game====<br /> When a server is choosen from the Server List, it's information will be automaticly entered into the appropriate fields in the Join Game menu. The user may then choose a team color, or leave the setting on automatic if they wish the server to assign them to a team.<br /> <br /> When all the information is entered, the user simply has to choose connect menu item, and they will join the game. If additional textures or resources are needed to join the game, they will be downloaded automatically.<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Playing BZFlag====<br /> Once the user has joined the game they will be able to enjoy the gameplay that has made BZFlag one of the most popular open source games in history.<br /> <br /> =====Controls=====<br /> The basic controls for the game are rather simple.<br /> <br /> By default the mouse is used for movement. Moving the mouse up and down will move the tank forwards and backwards, while moving the mouse left and right will cause the tank to turn in that direction. Returning the mouse to the center of the screen will cause the tank to stop moving.<br /> <br /> The left mouse button is used to fire the tank's weapon.<br /> <br /> Optionally the keyboard can be used. The arrow keys control movement in the same way as the mouse, and the space bar is used to fire the weapon.<br /> <br /> Some servers offer a feature that allows tanks to jump. The ''tab'' key is used to start a small jump into the air. When jumping a tank normally can not change it's speed or direction until it lands. Depending on the map, it may be possible for tanks to jump and land on various world objects and continue to fight.<br /> <br /> =====Objective=====<br /> BZFlag is a team game, and has various objectives depending on the game type.<br /> <br /> The default game type is '''Free For All''', commonly abbreviated as ''FFA''. This mode is similar to a team death match in other first person shooting type games. The objective is to destory as many tanks as possible on other teams, while minimizing your own losses. Tanks are destroyed by being shot, in most cases one shot is all it takes to kill an enemy tank.<br /> <br /> Capture the Flag is another common game type. It's objective is to pick up the flag from an oposing team and return it to your base. Tanks are destroyed the same way as in FFA games.<br /> <br /> Rabbit Chase *DESCRIBE*<br /> <br /> Rogue team *DESCRIBE*<br /> <br /> =====Flags=====<br /> There are four different kinds of flags on an average server:<br /> * Team flags are colored to correspond with the teams on the map. The idea is to grab the other team's flag and bring it back to your base.<br /> * Superflags are "power ups" for your tank. Some examples of superflags can be '''Guided Missile''' (Allows your tank to lock onto and shoot others), '''laser''' (Allows your tank to shoot an infinitely fast and long laser beam), and '''Stealth''' (Your tank does not appear on radar).<br /> * Bad Flags restrict the movement or actions of your tank. Some bad flags are ''''No Jumping, Obesity, Trigger Happy,''' and '''Left turn only.'''<br /> * Antidote flags are flags that appear only when you have a bad flag. Driving over an antidote flag removes the bad flag from your tank.<br /> <br /> =====Interface Elements=====<br /> <br /> ======Scoreboard======<br /> Once a player has joined a server, they should notice a number of things, including the scoreboard.<br /> <br /> Internet games commonly feature between 5 and 20 players. The names of these players will be listed in the scoreboard on the left hand side of the screen. The scoreboard can be hidden and shown by using the ''S'' key.<br /> *Show a small sample image of a standard scoreboard*<br /> <br /> ======Radar======<br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and seeing where other players are in relation to the users' tank.<br /> <br /> *Show a SMALL sample image of a standard radar*<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, it is important to keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Players should never shoot tanks on there own team (except for the rogue players).<br /> * Players should be civil to other players in all respects.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Screenshot of a standard 2.0.9 client playing on Missile War 2]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4059 Getting Started 2008-02-19T01:04:26Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>==Overview==<br /> This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag. It is intended for new players who have just found the game and require assistance. More detailed help can be found on our [[Getting Help]] page.<br /> <br /> ==Getting Started==<br /> These simple steps have been designed to allow new users to begin playing the game as quickly as possible.<br /> <br /> ===Downloading and installing the game===<br /> <br /> The main thing users need to play is the game software. Users can [[Download]] the software for a number of different [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system|operating systems].<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> The most common operating system for players is Microsoft Windows. A simple installer can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/bzflag-2.0.10.exe?download . Simply Double click the downloaded file to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OSX====<br /> The next most popular system for players is Apple's MacOS X for the Macintosh famialy of computers. The version for macs can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/BZFlag-2.0.10.dmg . Simply drag the BZFlag icon from the extracted DMG to your hard drive to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> The project does not distribute a premade binary package for linux, but many linux distrobutions have BZFlag in their package management systems ( APT, YUM, emerge, etc.. ). Linux users can always build the game from the source code. Please see the [[Download|downloads]] page for more information.<br /> <br /> ===Registering a callsign(Optional)===<br /> It is not mandatory to register a callsign ( the name a player uses in-game), but it is hihgly recommended. <br /> <br /> A few of the benefits of registering are:<br /> <br /> * The callsign is reserved, and can not be used by any other player.<br /> * Registered users post on the BZFlag forums<br /> * Registered users can join global groups, and leagues.<br /> * Many servers require registration to play.<br /> <br /> Users that wish to register can simply do so on the BZFlag fourms at [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register]<br /> <br /> ===Running the game===<br /> <br /> Once the game is installed, it must be run to play.<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> Windows users that have installed the game with the provided installer will find a shortcut to the game in the start menu, under program files. Users simply have to click this shortcut to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OS X====<br /> Macintosh users simply have to double click the BZFlag icon that they draged to there computer to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> Linux, and other unix based platforms can start the game by typing the command '''bzflag''' in a terminal.<br /> <br /> ===Joining a game===<br /> When the game is first started it will show the main menu screen. Users navigate the menu by using the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and using the enter key to select and activate the highlighted item.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Main Menu====<br /> The main menu includes a number of menu items that lead to sub menus. The most important menu for new layers is the '''Join Game''' item.<br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Join Game Menu====<br /> Users wishing to join an internet game in progress should choose the '''Join Game''' item from the main menu.<br /> <br /> On the first run of the game software all the fields in the Join Menu will be empty. Players need to use the arrow keys to highlight the '''Callsign''' item and input a player name. This name will be how other players see the user. Registered users should use the same callsign that they registered when playing. Registered users should also enter in their password into the item marked '''password'''. This password is only used for to verify your identity and is NEVER sent to the game server.<br /> <br /> The e-mail string is optional and usually left blank by many users.<br /> <br /> Once this information has been entered, the user must choose a server to play on. Servers are games of BZFlag that are hosted on the internet. There are over 200 servers to choose from. A listing of all the servers can be found by highlighting the '''Find Server''' menu item to bring up the server list.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Server List====<br /> The server list menu shows a listing of all publicly available internet games. The list is sorted by the number of players on each server at any time, and will dynamically change over time. The servers with the highest player counts will always be at the top of the list.<br /> <br /> The various servers can be highlighted using the arrow keys, and additional information about the highlighted game will be shown at the top of the screen. Once the user has chosen a server to join they must hit the enter key to select the server and return to the Join Game Menu.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Entering a Game====<br /> When a server is choosen from the Server List, it's information will be automaticly entered into the appropriate fields in the Join Game menu. The user may then choose a team color, or leave the setting on automatic if they wish the server to assign them to a team.<br /> <br /> When all the information is entered, the user simply has to choose connect menu item, and they will join the game. If additional textures or resources are needed to join the game, they will be downloaded automatically.<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Playing BZFlag====<br /> Once the user has joined the game they will be able to enjoy the gameplay that has made BZFlag one of the most popular open source games in history.<br /> <br /> =====Controls=====<br /> The basic controls for the game are rather simple.<br /> <br /> By default the mouse is used for movement. Moving the mouse up and down will move the tank forwards and backwards, while moving the mouse left and right will cause the tank to turn in that direction. Returning the mouse to the center of the screen will cause the tank to stop moving.<br /> <br /> The left mouse button is used to fire the tank's weapon.<br /> <br /> Optionally the keyboard can be used. The arrow keys control movement in the same way as the mouse, and the space bar is used to fire the weapon.<br /> <br /> Some servers offer a feature that allows tanks to jump. The ''tab'' key is used to start a small jump into the air. When jumping a tank normally can not change it's speed or direction until it lands. Depending on the map, it may be possible for tanks to jump and land on various world objects and continue to fight.<br /> <br /> =====Objective=====<br /> BZFlag is a team game, and has various objectives depending on the game type.<br /> <br /> The default game type is '''Free For All''', commonly abbreviated as ''FFA''. This mode is similar to a team death match in other first person shooting type games. The objective is to destory as many tanks as possible on other teams, while minimizing your own losses. Tanks are destroyed by being shot, in most cases one shot is all it takes to kill an enemy tank.<br /> <br /> Capture the Flag is another common game type. It's objective is to pick up the flag from an oposing team and return it to your base. Tanks are destroyed the same way as in FFA games.<br /> <br /> Rabbit Chase *DESCRIBE*<br /> <br /> Rogue team *DESCRIBE*<br /> <br /> =====Flags=====<br /> *DESCRIBE*<br /> <br /> <br /> =====Interface Elements=====<br /> <br /> ======Scoreboard======<br /> Once a player has joined a server, they should notice a number of things, including the scoreboard.<br /> <br /> Internet games commonly feature between 5 and 20 players. The names of these players will be listed in the scoreboard on the left hand side of the screen. The scoreboard can be hidden and shown by using the ''S'' key.<br /> *Show a small sample image of a standard scoreboard*<br /> <br /> ======Radar======<br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and seeing where other players are in relation to the users' tank.<br /> <br /> *Show a SMALL sample image of a standard radar*<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, it is important to keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Players should never shoot tanks on there own team (except for the rogue players).<br /> * Players should be civil to other players in all respects.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Screenshot of a standard 2.0.9 client playing on Missile War 2]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=File:Screenshot1.jpg&diff=4058 File:Screenshot1.jpg 2008-02-19T01:00:44Z

<p>Win Xp: uploaded a new version of "Image:Screenshot1.jpg": Fixed.</p> <hr /> <div>A screenshot of Missile War 2.3</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4055 Getting Started 2008-02-19T00:35:30Z

<p>Win Xp: /* erver List */</p> <hr /> <div>==Overview==<br /> This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag. It is intended for new players who have just found the game and require assistance. More detailed help can be found on our [[Getting Help]] page.<br /> <br /> ==Getting Started==<br /> These simple steps have been designed to allow new users to begin playing the game as quickly as possible.<br /> <br /> ===Downloading and installing the game===<br /> <br /> The main thing users need to play is the game software. Users can [[Download]] the software for a number of different [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system|operating systems].<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> The most common operating system for players is Microsoft Windows. A simple installer can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/bzflag-2.0.10.exe?download . Simply Double click the downloaded file to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OSX====<br /> The next most popular system for players is Apple's MacOS X for the Macintosh famialy of computers. The version for macs can be found at, http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bzflag/BZFlag-2.0.10.dmg . Simply drag the BZFlag icon from the extracted DMG to your hard drive to install the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> The project does not distribute a premade binary package for linux, but many linux distrobutions have BZFlag in their package management systems ( APT, YUM, emerge, etc.. ). Linux users can always build the game from the source code. Please see the [[Download|downloads]] page for more information.<br /> <br /> ===Registering a callsign(Optional)===<br /> It is not mandatory to register a callsign ( the name a player uses in-game), but it is hihgly recommended. <br /> <br /> A few of the benefits of registering are:<br /> <br /> * The callsign is reserved, and can not be used by any other player.<br /> * Registered users post on the BZFlag forums<br /> * Registered users can join global groups, and leagues.<br /> * Many servers require registration to play.<br /> <br /> Users that wish to register can simply do so on the BZFlag fourms at [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register]<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Running the game===<br /> <br /> Once the game is installed, it must be run to play.<br /> <br /> ====Windows====<br /> Windows users that have installed the game with the provided installer will find a shortcut to the game in the start menu, under program files. Users simply have to click this shortcut to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Mac OS X====<br /> Macintosh users simply have to double click the BZFlag icon that they draged to there computer to start the game.<br /> <br /> ====Linux====<br /> Linux, and other unix based platforms can start the game by typing the command '''bzflag''' in a terminal.<br /> <br /> ===Joining a game===<br /> When the game is first started it will show the main menu screen. Users navigate the menu by using the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and using the enter key to select and activate the highlighted item.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Main Menu====<br /> <br /> The main menu includes a number of menu items that lead to sub menus. The most important menu for new layers is the '''Join Game''' item.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Join Game Menu====<br /> <br /> Users wishing to join an internet game in progress should choose the '''Join Game''' item from the main menu.<br /> <br /> On the first run of the game software all the fields in the Join Menu will be empty. Players need to use the arrow keys to highlight the '''Callsign''' item and input a player name. This name will be how other players see the user. Registered users should use the same callsign that they registered when playing. Registered users should also enter in their password into the item marked '''password'''. This password is only used for to verify your identity and is NEVER sent to the game server.<br /> <br /> The e-mail string is optional and usually left blank by many users.<br /> <br /> Once this information has been entered, the user must choose a server to play on. Servers are games of BZFlag that are hosted on the internet. There are over 200 servers to choose from. A listing of all the servers can be found by highlighting the '''Find Server''' menu item to bring up the server list.<br /> <br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ====Server List====<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> <br /> ===Playing BZFlag===<br /> <br /> Once you've joined a server, you are going to be playing with anywhere from 5-35 other people. Their names are listed on an in-game screen, which can be enabled or disabled by pressing "s". This list shows a few things:<br /> * Current players<br /> * Player score (Kills, deaths, teamkills, etc..)<br /> * Current teams (Each color represents a team)<br /> * CTF Score (If the map is a CTF (Capture The Flag), then the current CTF score is in the top-right)<br /> <br /> ====Radar====<br /> <br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and making sure no one sneaks up behind you.<br /> <br /> ====Mouse Box====<br /> <br /> The "mousebox" is used for a few things:<br /> * Helps you aim. The tiny rectangle in the middle shows where your bullets are going to go<br /> * Your altitude. The sides of the mousebox have markings, showing how high off the ground you are.<br /> * Reload time. To the left of the mousebox, there are small rectangles, each of which show how long until a shot is reloaded. The number of boxes depend on the number of shots on the server.<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Don't shoot at people on your own team.<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere. (This is called flag running)<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Help&diff=4051 Getting Help 2008-02-19T00:00:24Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>Getting help on BZFlag is rather easy. There are a number of places to get help<br /> <br /> ==IRC Chat Room==<br /> The BZFlag communities [[BZFlag on IRC|make heavy use of IRC]] for communication and collaboration.<br /> <br /> The [http://freenode.net/ freenode network] is used for all IRC communications.<br /> Common channels include:<br /> * #bzflag<br /> * #bzchat<br /> <br /> A web interface is provided to these channels at http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/<br /> <br /> Please see [[BZFlag on IRC]] for more info.<br /> <br /> ==Web Forums==<br /> <br /> BZFlag maintains a set of [[BZFlag Forums|official forums]], located at http://my.BZFlag.org/bb/<br /> <br /> An older set of forums, now mostly unused, is located on SourceForge:<br /> *http://sourceforge.net/forum/?group_id=3248 - main page<br /> *http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=9554 - help forum<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Quickstart==<br /> <br /> If you want a quick overview of how to join and start playing, please [[Getting Started|see this article]].<br /> <br /> ==Mailing Lists==<br /> <br /> There are a number of BZFlag mailing lists. The best one for support questions is bzflag-user. Archives and subscription information can be found on the SourceForge BZFlag project mailing list page at http://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=3248<br /> <br /> ==Common Support Issues==<br /> The [[Common Support Issues]] page lists a number of the common problems with the game, and their resolutions.<br /> <br /> ==Documentation==<br /> The game is documented via a series of manual pages ( or man pages ).<br /> On Linux and other Unix like operating systems they are installed by default and can be accessed by using the '''man''' command and one of the following pages.<br /> *bzflag<br /> *bzfs<br /> *bzadmin<br /> *bzw<br /> <br /> On Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX the manual pages are in HTML format. They are installed in the start menu for Windows, or in the extras folder on the install DMG for OSX.<br /> <br /> The man pages are also available online in HTML format:<br /> NOTE: As of June 2007 there is a problem with the man page conversion to HTML and the web manuals are NOT CORRECT! Use the man pages from source, or<br /> Corrected versions are being made, and will be posted on this wiki.<br /> <br /> *[http://my.bzflag.org/bzfman.cgi?bzflag.6.in bzflag]<br /> *[http://my.bzflag.org/bzfman.cgi?bzadmin.6.in bzadmin]<br /> *[http://my.bzflag.org/bzfman.cgi?bzfs.6.in bzfs]<br /> *[http://my.bzflag.org/bzfman.cgi?bzw.5.in bzw]<br /> <br /> ==Further Support==<br /> If any of these methods don't provide a resolution to a problem, the project maintains a support tracking system on SourceForge. New tickets can be opened at this URL:<br /> <br /> http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=3248&atid=203248<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> [[BZFlag on IRC]]<br /> <br /> [[BZFlag Forums]]<br /> <br /> [[Common Support Issues]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> [http://my.BZFlag.org/irc/irc.cgi BZFlag Web IRC gateway]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Support]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4046 Getting Started 2008-02-18T22:49:15Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[Download|you can do so right here]]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Main Menu===<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Join Game Menu===<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Screen.<br /> <br /> This screen allows you do quite a few things, such as:<br /> * Find and select a server<br /> * Enter your Username (and password, if you registered.)<br /> * Select a team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Rogue, and Observer)<br /> * Enter an email string. (Note: Most users do not enter their email here, instead, they usually have a catch phrase, team, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen. Here we see the user "Winny" is going to connect to the server bzf.guleague.org:5158 as an observer.]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Server List===<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===Playing BZFlag===<br /> <br /> Once you've joined a server, you are going to be playing with anywhere from 5-35 other people. Their names are listed on an in-game screen, which can be enabled or disabled by pressing "s". This list shows a few things:<br /> * Current players<br /> * Player score (Kills, deaths, teamkills, etc..)<br /> * Current teams (Each color represents a team)<br /> * CTF Score (If the map is a CTF (Capture The Flag), then the current CTF score is in the top-right)<br /> <br /> ====Radar====<br /> <br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and making sure no one sneaks up behind you.<br /> <br /> ====Mouse Box====<br /> <br /> The "mousebox" is used for a few things:<br /> * Helps you aim. The tiny rectangle in the middle shows where your bullets are going to go<br /> * Your altitude. The sides of the mousebox have markings, showing how high off the ground you are.<br /> * Reload time. To the left of the mousebox, there are small rectangles, each of which show how long until a shot is reloaded. The number of boxes depend on the number of shots on the server.<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Don't shoot at people on your own team.<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere. (This is called flag running)<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4045 Getting Started 2008-02-18T22:48:28Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[Download|you can do so right here]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Main Menu===<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Join Game Menu===<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Screen.<br /> <br /> This screen allows you do quite a few things, such as:<br /> * Find and select a server<br /> * Enter your Username (and password, if you registered.)<br /> * Select a team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Rogue, and Observer)<br /> * Enter an email string. (Note: Most users do not enter their email here, instead, they usually have a catch phrase, team, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen. Here we see the user "Winny" is going to connect to the server bzf.guleague.org:5158 as an observer.]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Server List===<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===Playing BZFlag===<br /> <br /> Once you've joined a server, you are going to be playing with anywhere from 5-35 other people. Their names are listed on an in-game screen, which can be enabled or disabled by pressing "s". This list shows a few things:<br /> * Current players<br /> * Player score (Kills, deaths, teamkills, etc..)<br /> * Current teams (Each color represents a team)<br /> * CTF Score (If the map is a CTF (Capture The Flag), then the current CTF score is in the top-right)<br /> <br /> ====Radar====<br /> <br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and making sure no one sneaks up behind you.<br /> <br /> ====Mouse Box====<br /> <br /> The "mousebox" is used for a few things:<br /> * Helps you aim. The tiny rectangle in the middle shows where your bullets are going to go<br /> * Your altitude. The sides of the mousebox have markings, showing how high off the ground you are.<br /> * Reload time. To the left of the mousebox, there are small rectangles, each of which show how long until a shot is reloaded. The number of boxes depend on the number of shots on the server.<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Don't shoot at people on your own team.<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere. (This is called flag running)<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4044 Getting Started 2008-02-18T21:49:56Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Main Menu===<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Join Game Menu===<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Screen.<br /> <br /> This screen allows you do quite a few things, such as:<br /> * Find and select a server<br /> * Enter your Username (and password, if you registered.)<br /> * Select a team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Rogue, and Observer)<br /> * Enter an email string. (Note: Most users do not enter their email here, instead, they usually have a catch phrase, team, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen. Here we see the user "Winny" is going to connect to the server bzf.guleague.org:5158 as an observer.]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Server List===<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===Playing BZFlag===<br /> <br /> Once you've joined a server, you are going to be playing with anywhere from 5-35 other people. Their names are listed on an in-game screen, which can be enabled or disabled by pressing "s". This list shows a few things:<br /> * Current players<br /> * Player score (Kills, deaths, teamkills, etc..)<br /> * Current teams (Each color represents a team)<br /> * CTF Score (If the map is a CTF (Capture The Flag), then the current CTF score is in the top-right)<br /> <br /> ====Radar====<br /> <br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and making sure no one sneaks up behind you.<br /> <br /> ====Mouse Box====<br /> <br /> The "mousebox" is used for a few things:<br /> * Helps you aim. The tiny rectangle in the middle shows where your bullets are going to go<br /> * Your altitude. The sides of the mousebox have markings, showing how high off the ground you are.<br /> * Reload time. To the left of the mousebox, there are small rectangles, each of which show how long until a shot is reloaded. The number of boxes depend on the number of shots on the server.<br /> <br /> ====Sportsmanship====<br /> <br /> When playing BZFlag, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Don't shoot at people on your own team.<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere. (This is called flag running)<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4043 Getting Started 2008-02-18T21:43:52Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Main Menu===<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Join Game Menu===<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Screen.<br /> <br /> This screen allows you do quite a few things, such as:<br /> * Find and select a server<br /> * Enter your Username (and password, if you registered.)<br /> * Select a team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Rogue, and Observer)<br /> * Enter an email string. (Note: Most users do not enter their email here, instead, they usually have a catch phrase, team, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen. Here we see the user "Winny" is going to connect to the server bzf.guleague.org:5158 as an observer.]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===The Server List===<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> When playing, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Only shoot at people on your own team, unless you are a rogue. Rogue tanks are not a team.<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |<br /> ===Playing BZFlag===<br /> <br /> Once you've joined a server, you are going to be playing with anywhere from 5-35 other people. Their names are listed on an in-game screen, which can be enabled or disabled by pressing "s". This list shows a few things:<br /> * Current players<br /> * Player score (Kills, deaths, teamkills, etc..)<br /> * Current teams (Each color represents a team)<br /> * CTF Score (If the map is a CTF (Capture The Flag), then the current CTF score is in the top-right)<br /> <br /> ====Radar====<br /> <br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and making sure no one sneaks up behind you.<br /> <br /> ====Mouse Box====<br /> <br /> The "mousebox" is used for a few things:<br /> * Helps you aim. The tiny rectangle in the middle shows where your bullets are going to go<br /> * Your altitude. The sides of the mousebox have markings, showing how high off the ground you are.<br /> * Reload time. To the left of the mousebox, there are small rectangles, each of which show how long until a shot is reloaded. The number of boxes depend on the number of shots on the server.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4042 Getting Started 2008-02-18T21:43:05Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> | ===The Main Menu===<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> | ===The Join Game Menu===<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Screen.<br /> <br /> This screen allows you do quite a few things, such as:<br /> * Find and select a server<br /> * Enter your Username (and password, if you registered.)<br /> * Select a team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Rogue, and Observer)<br /> * Enter an email string. (Note: Most users do not enter their email here, instead, they usually have a catch phrase, team, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen. Here we see the user "Winny" is going to connect to the server bzf.guleague.org:5158 as an observer.]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> | ===The Server List===<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> When playing, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Only shoot at people on your own team, unless you are a rogue. Rogue tanks are not a team.<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |===Playing BZFlag===<br /> <br /> Once you've joined a server, you are going to be playing with anywhere from 5-35 other people. Their names are listed on an in-game screen, which can be enabled or disabled by pressing "s". This list shows a few things:<br /> * Current players<br /> * Player score (Kills, deaths, teamkills, etc..)<br /> * Current teams (Each color represents a team)<br /> * CTF Score (If the map is a CTF (Capture The Flag), then the current CTF score is in the top-right)<br /> <br /> ====Radar====<br /> <br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and making sure no one sneaks up behind you.<br /> <br /> ====Mouse Box====<br /> <br /> The "mousebox" is used for a few things:<br /> * Helps you aim. The tiny rectangle in the middle shows where your bullets are going to go<br /> * Your altitude. The sides of the mousebox have markings, showing how high off the ground you are.<br /> * Reload time. To the left of the mousebox, there are small rectangles, each of which show how long until a shot is reloaded. The number of boxes depend on the number of shots on the server.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4041 Getting Started 2008-02-18T21:42:19Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |===The Main Menu===<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |===The Join Game Menu===<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Screen.<br /> <br /> This screen allows you do quite a few things, such as:<br /> * Find and select a server<br /> * Enter your Username (and password, if you registered.)<br /> * Select a team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Rogue, and Observer)<br /> * Enter an email string. (Note: Most users do not enter their email here, instead, they usually have a catch phrase, team, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen. Here we see the user "Winny" is going to connect to the server bzf.guleague.org:5158 as an observer.]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |===The Server List===<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> When playing, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Only shoot at people on your own team, unless you are a rogue. Rogue tanks are not a team.<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |===Playing BZFlag===<br /> <br /> Once you've joined a server, you are going to be playing with anywhere from 5-35 other people. Their names are listed on an in-game screen, which can be enabled or disabled by pressing "s". This list shows a few things:<br /> * Current players<br /> * Player score (Kills, deaths, teamkills, etc..)<br /> * Current teams (Each color represents a team)<br /> * CTF Score (If the map is a CTF (Capture The Flag), then the current CTF score is in the top-right)<br /> <br /> ====Radar====<br /> <br /> The Radar (In the bottom left), shows a top, 2d view of the map. This is useful for dodging bullets, and making sure no one sneaks up behind you.<br /> <br /> ====Mouse Box====<br /> <br /> The "mousebox" is used for a few things:<br /> * Helps you aim. The tiny rectangle in the middle shows where your bullets are going to go<br /> * Your altitude. The sides of the mousebox have markings, showing how high off the ground you are.<br /> * Reload time. To the left of the mousebox, there are small rectangles, each of which show how long until a shot is reloaded. The number of boxes depend on the number of shots on the server.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4040 Getting Started 2008-02-18T21:31:34Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> ===The Main Menu===<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> [[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> ===The Join Game Menu===<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Screen.<br /> <br /> This screen allows you do quite a few things, such as:<br /> * Find and select a server<br /> * Enter your Username (and password, if you registered.)<br /> * Select a team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Rogue, and Observer)<br /> * Enter an email string. (Note: Most users do not enter their email here, instead, they usually have a catch phrase, team, etc..)<br /> <br /> [[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen. Here we see the user "Winny" is going to connect to the server bzf.guleague.org:5158 as an observer.]]<br /> <br /> ===The Server List===<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> When playing, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Only shoot at people on your own team, unless you are a rogue. Rogue tanks are not a team.<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> [[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4039 Getting Started 2008-02-18T21:25:43Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> [[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Screen.<br /> <br /> This screen allows you do quite a few things, such as:<br /> * Find and select a server<br /> * Enter your Username (and password, if you registered.)<br /> * Select a team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Rogue, and Observer)<br /> * Enter an email string. (Note: Most users do not enter their email here, instead, they usually have a catch phrase, team, etc..)<br /> <br /> [[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen. Here we see the user "Winny" is going to connect to the server bzf.guleague.org:5158 as an observer.]]<br /> <br /> |If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> When playing, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Only shoot at people on your own team, unless you are a rogue<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> [[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4038 Getting Started 2008-02-18T21:22:47Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> <br /> |When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> <br /> |For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Screen.<br /> <br /> This screen allows you do quite a few things, such as:<br /> * Find and select a server<br /> * Enter your Username (and password, if you registered.)<br /> * Select a team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Rogue, and Observer)<br /> * Enter an email string. (Note: Most users do not enter their email here, instead, they usually have a catch phrase, team, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen. Here we see the user "Winny" is going to connect to the server bzf.guleague.org:5158 as an observer.]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> <br /> |If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> When playing, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Only shoot at people on your own team, unless you are a rogue<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4037 Getting Started 2008-02-18T21:21:46Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> <br /> |When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Screen.<br /> <br /> This screen allows you do quite a few things, such as:<br /> * Find and select a server<br /> * Enter your Username (and password, if you registered.)<br /> * Select a team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Rogue, and Observer)<br /> * Enter an email string. (Note: Most users do not enter their email here, instead, they usually have a catch phrase, team, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen. Here we see the user "Winny" is going to connect to the server bzf.guleague.org:5158 as an observer.]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> <br /> |If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> When playing, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Only shoot at people on your own team, unless you are a rogue<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4036 Getting Started 2008-02-18T21:14:32Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> <br /> |When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> <br /> |For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to a screen which allows you to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, to pick your team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Observer)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> <br /> |If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> When playing, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> <br /> * Only shoot at people on your own team, unless you are a rogue<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server. This client has modified textures, so it will not look identical to yours.]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4035 Getting Started 2008-02-18T21:11:43Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> <br /> |When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. <br /> The main menu is used to get to all of the games options:<br /> * The Join game screen, which is covered below<br /> * The Options (settings), these are used to control key mapping, display options, effects settings, etc..<br /> * Save Settings is used to save your current options to your configuration file<br /> * Help is used to access the in-game help and information<br /> <br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> <br /> |For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to a screen which allows you to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, to pick your team (Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Observer)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> <br /> |If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> When playing, keep a few simple rules in mind:<br /> * Only shoot at people on your own team, unless you are a rogue<br /> * Make sure to not accidentally carry your team flag everywhere<br /> * If you're nice to others, they will be nice to you. (Keep the language clean, be polite, etc..)<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4034 Getting Started 2008-02-18T20:59:19Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one. It is used to get to other options, such as Game options (Server, callsign, etc..), the settings, and to the in game help menu.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|200px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to this screen:<br /> This is the menu you use to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, and your team.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|200px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> <br /> |-<br /> |If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4033 Getting Started 2008-02-18T20:55:04Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one:<br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|100px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to this screen:<br /> This is the menu you use to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, and your team.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|100px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> <br /> |-<br /> |If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|300px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4032 Getting Started 2008-02-18T20:52:47Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> |When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one:<br /> <br /> |[[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|250px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to this screen:<br /> This is the menu you use to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, and your team.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|250px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> <br /> |-<br /> |If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> |[[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|500px|The Serverlist]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4031 Getting Started 2008-02-18T20:48:36Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one:<br /> <br /> [[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|250px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to this screen:<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|250px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> <br /> This is the menu you use to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, and your team.<br /> <br /> |-<br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|500px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server]]<br /> |}</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4030 Getting Started 2008-02-18T20:48:24Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one:<br /> <br /> [[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|250px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to this screen:<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|250px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> <br /> This is the menu you use to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, and your team.<br /> <br /> |-<br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|500px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4029 Getting Started 2008-02-18T20:43:44Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one:<br /> <br /> [[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|250px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to this screen:<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> [[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|250px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> <br /> This is the menu you use to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, and your team.<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> [[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|500px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4028 Getting Started 2008-02-18T20:41:12Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one:<br /> <br /> [[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|250px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to this screen:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|250px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> This is the menu you use to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, and your team.<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|500px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server]]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4027 Getting Started 2008-02-18T20:38:40Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one:<br /> <br /> [[Image:MainMenu.png|right|thumb|250px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to this screen:<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:JoinGame.png|right|thumb|250px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> This is the menu you use to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, and your team.<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:ServerList.png|right|thumb|500px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:Screenshot1.jpg|right|thumb|500px|A typical server]</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=File:Screenshot1.jpg&diff=4026 File:Screenshot1.jpg 2008-02-18T20:35:04Z

<p>Win Xp: A screenshot of Missile War 2.3</p> <hr /> <div>A screenshot of Missile War 2.3</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4025 Getting Started 2008-02-18T20:35:01Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> * On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> * On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> * On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installs version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> * Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> * Registering gives you an identity, so you can have "proof" of who you are<br /> * Registering allows you to post on the forums<br /> * You can join groups, and leagues.<br /> <br /> If you are still interested in registering (it is highly recommended), then [http://my.bzflag.org/bb/profile.php?mode=register follow this link.]<br /> <br /> ==Step 3 - Entering your callsign, and joining the game==<br /> <br /> When you start up BZFlag, you will probably see a screen similar to this one:<br /> <br /> [[Image:MainMenu.png|left|thumb|500px|The Main Menu]]<br /> <br /> For now, we will be concentrating on the "Join Game" Menu. If you use your keyboard to select this option, it will bring you to this screen:<br /> <br /> [[Image:JoinGame.png|left|thumb|500px|The Join Game screen]]<br /> <br /> This is the menu you use to input your user information, such as your username and password (if you registered), your server of choice, your email string, and your team.<br /> <br /> If you want to see a list of current servers, move to the "Find Server" option. <br /> A second or two after you select this, a series of servers will appear on the list, with the most popular servers being first.<br /> <br /> [[Image:ServerList.png|left|thumb|800px|The Serverlist]]<br /> <br /> Select one that sounds good, and you will be returned to the "Join Game" screen. Then select "Connect", and you will join the server. Once the join is complete, you will see a list of users, a server message, and any other info (such as chat), in the chat box.</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=File:ServerList.png&diff=4024 File:ServerList.png 2008-02-18T20:31:28Z

<p>Win Xp: BZFlag's in game serverlist</p> <hr /> <div>BZFlag's in game serverlist</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=File:JoinGame.png&diff=4023 File:JoinGame.png 2008-02-18T20:28:14Z

<p>Win Xp: BZFlag's join game menu.</p> <hr /> <div>BZFlag's join game menu.</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=File:MainMenu.png&diff=4022 File:MainMenu.png 2008-02-18T20:25:16Z

<p>Win Xp: This is the main menu of BZFlag (version 2.0.x).</p> <hr /> <div>This is the main menu of BZFlag (version 2.0.x).</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Getting_Started&diff=4021 Getting Started 2008-02-18T20:14:37Z

<p>Win Xp: New page: This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag. ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game== To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so...</p> <hr /> <div>This article covers the basics of getting started with BZFlag.<br /> <br /> ==Step 1 - Downloading and installing the game==<br /> <br /> To start playing, you obviously need to download the game, [[you can do so right here|Download]. Click on the link for your Operating System.<br /> <br /> After BZFlag has completed downloading, you you can install the game.<br /> <br /> #* On Windows, it should appear in the start menu, under "BZFlag2.0.10", assuming you downloaded and installed 2.0.10.<br /> #* On OS X, you can click on the .dmg, and then drag the "BZFlag 2.0.10" icon into the applications folder<br /> #* On Linux, you can either build from the source, or your you can install a package. (On Debian based OSes, "apt-get install bzflag" installed version 2.0.8)<br /> <br /> ==Step 2 - Registering your callsign==<br /> <br /> It is not mandatory to register your callsign, but it is recommended. Here are a few benefits to registering:<br /> <br /> #* Your callsign is reserved, no one can take it.<br /> #* Registering gives you an identity, so</div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=GroundMaterial&diff=4009 GroundMaterial 2008-02-13T00:59:02Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>GroundMaterial is a option for a [Material] that allows you to set the ground texture to any local, or hosted texture.<br /> <br /> ==Code==<br /> To utilize GroundMaterial in your map, first it must be defined:<br /> {|<br /> |<br /> material<br /> name GroundMaterial<br /> texture ''<file name (can be local (for example, 'caution.png), or hosted, with an http:// path.)>''<br /> end<br /> |}<br /> valid parameters for a Material are:<br /> <properties><br /> name=name used to define that its a GroundMaterial<br /> texture=set the texture (must be .png but you don't need to include the extension for local textures)<br /> </properties></div>

Win Xp https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Other_Links&diff=3977 Other Links 2008-01-31T00:41:30Z

<p>Win Xp: </p> <hr /> <div>'''''Feel free to edit this page and add more BZFlag related links.'''''<br /> <br /> TimRiker adds: All distributed BZFlag binaries '''must''' comply with the BZFlag license and release the source code as well as the patches. Any changes are allowed including "cheat" clients, as long as they comply with the license. Please refrain from running "cheat" clients on servers where it is not explicitly allowed. Changing the base BZFlag protocol version number will let your modified client only work with others of its kind.<br /> <br /> == *.BZFlag.org sites ==<br /> * [http://my.BZFlag.org/bb/ my.BZFlag.org/bb/] bzflag forum ('centrum')<br /> * [http://my.BZFlag.org/ my.BZFlag.org] - stats etc<br /> * [http://list.BZFlag.org/ list.BZFlag.org] stats on some of the BZFlag servers<br /> * [http://my.BZFlag.org/league/ my.BZFlag.org/league/] bzflag league<br /> <br /> == Other BZFlag-related sites ==<br /> * [http://mybzflag.net MyBZFlag.net] Map Development Group :: Giving you even more BZW.<br /> * [http://bzfmaps.net Bzfmaps.net] BZFlags Map Hosting site<br /> * [http://s14.invisionfree.com/Alex_Universe/index.php? Alex_Universe Forum] Another Bzflag Forum other things.<br /> * [http://www.cruzan.info/comp/comp.html BZRAND 6.3X random map maker for 1.x style]<br /> * [http://www.cruzan.info/comp/comp.html BZCHECKER 1.X a map checker/validator ]can handle some 2.X stuff<br /> * [http://bzflag.at BZFlag Homepage in Austria]<br /> * [http://bzbb.bzflag.at BZFlag Forum for Austria]<br /> * [http://bzflag.de bzflag.de] - German bzflag Homepage with loads of information.<br /> * [http://shellshock.bzflag.bz/ Shell Shock] - News, The Map Factory, Guides, Cool Bits and 2 rotating game servers.<br /> * [http://www.icosaedro.it/bze/ BZFlag map editor in M2] Note - editor development appears to have stopped in December 2004, hence it's unlikely to handle [[BZW]] v2 objects<br /> * [http://linux.oreillynet.com/pub/a/linux/2003/11/20/bzflag.html O'Reilly Network review]<br /> * [http://www.cafeshops.com/hellonwheels/ Hell On Wheels Official Store] Get your official HoW Thongs and Tees here<br /> * [http://www-swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/bzflag/bzflag.html Purple Panzer's BZFlag Page]<br /> * [http://www.planet-mofo.com/ Planet-Mofo] - website, league, blogs, stuff.<br /> * [http://www.cafeshops.com/bzflag T-Shirts and more?] Now with Noodleman's O'REALLY shirt. More designs wanted. ;))<br /> * [http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/bzflag Sourceforge project]<br /> * [http://www.bzflag.de/ Phagozytose German BZFlag Clan]<br /> * [http://pub33.ezboard.com/bbzflag The old unofficial forum]<br /> * [http://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=3248 The mailing lists] on Sourceforge<br /> * [http://bzfsgui.sourceforge.net The BZFlag Server GUI Project] on Sourceforge. Note - development appears to have stopped in November 2003 and states that bzfs 1.10 is the latest release it supports<br /> * [http://www.cruzan.info/bzflag/bzflag.html Sid6.7 Bzflag Worlds Website!] BZflag help, IP cheater list and some links<br /> * [http://zeebrothers.net/ The Legendary Zeebrothers] Server<br /> * [http://mybzflag.net/ MDG - Map Development Group - Mapping help]<br /> * [http://cruelmania.freeforums.org/ Cruel dog's CruelMania website and forums - Unofficial forums]<br /> <br /> == Other non-BZFlag-related sites ==<br /> * [http://www.download-free-games.com/war_game_download/index.htm War Games]<br /> * [http://www.freewebs.com/shellshockbz/ Shell Shock]<br /> * [http://www.kelsoes.com/how/ Hell On Wheels] Note - this site was marked as under construction when access was attempted on 14th July 2007</div>

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