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Single Player Mode
Single Player Mode is a term that represents play of BZFlag on a local server using the computer controlled player (bots) of a client.
Overview
Using bots on a local server is a way to play the game with out an internet connection, or to gain experience in playing with out the need for other human players. Bots are currently only run buy the game client and can be run on any server. The term Single Player Mode is most commonly used to describe a single client that is logged in to a local server with a number of bots.
Bots can be used on remote servers, but many of the owners of public servers to not allow bots to join with players. Use of bots on public servers is not recommended and can lead to being banned from the server.
Starting a Single Player Session
The basic idea behind starting a single player session is the following.
- Start a local server, ether by using the in game menu, or via the command line.
- Start the game client using the '-solo command line option.
- Join the local server using the client and begin play.