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==Web Forums== | ==Web Forums== | ||
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==Quick Start== | ==Quick Start== | ||
Just want to start playing? Get going with BZFlag right away, [[Getting Started|with this Quick Start page]]. | Just want to start playing? Get going with BZFlag right away, [[Getting Started|with this Quick Start page]]. | ||
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==Documentation== | ==Documentation== | ||
− | The game is documented via a series of manual pages ( or man pages ). | + | The game is documented via a series of manual pages (or man pages). |
− | On Linux and other Unix like operating systems they are installed by default and can be accessed by using the | + | |
+ | On Microsoft Windows the manual pages are in HTML format, and are available from the start menu. | ||
+ | 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: | ||
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==Further Support== | ==Further Support== | ||
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+ | If none of these methods provide a resolution to your problem, the project maintains an [https://github.com/BZFlag-Dev/bzflag/issues issue tracker on GitHub] where an issue can be opened. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[BZFlag on IRC]] | * [[BZFlag on IRC]] |
Revision as of 17:35, 31 January 2017
Getting help on BZFlag is rather easy. There are a number of places to get help
Contents
IRC Chat Room
The BZFlag communities make heavy use of IRC for communication and collaboration.
The freenode network is used for all IRC communications. Common channels include:
- #bzflag ( development and support )
- #bzflag-chat ( general player talk )
A web interface is provided to these channels for registered forum users on the forum main page.
Please see BZFlag on IRC for more info.
Web Forums
BZFlag hosts a forum for registered users. This also serves as a player registration system for the game.
Quick Start
Just want to start playing? Get going with BZFlag right away, with this Quick Start page.
Common Support Issues
The Common Support Issues page lists a number of the common problems with the game, and their resolutions.
Documentation
The game is documented via a series of manual pages (or man pages).
On Microsoft Windows the manual pages are in HTML format, and are available from the start menu. 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:
- bzflag
- bzfs
- bzadmin
- bzw
Further Support
If none of these methods provide a resolution to your problem, the project maintains an issue tracker on GitHub where an issue can be opened.