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| − | '''Frequently Asked Questions''' | + | '''Frequently Asked Questions''' - Zero-K |
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==I'm new to Zero-K. Where should I start?== | ==I'm new to Zero-K. Where should I start?== | ||
| − | First | + | First you should read the [[Newbie Guide]] and try some practice games against the <abbr title="artificial intelligence">AI</abbr>. You should definitely try the tutorial, play some or all of the campaign, and/or the more detailed tutorial set available in the Help menu in game. |
You can also spectate some online games to see which things are significant. | You can also spectate some online games to see which things are significant. | ||
| − | ==How can I unlock | + | ==How can I unlock commander modules?== |
| − | + | You have to visit the [//www.zero-k.info Zero-K Homepage] and log in with your account. You can easily reach this page from the lobby through the "Home" tab. From here, scroll down until you see "You can unlock technology" and click on this link. Alternatively you can [//zero-k.info/My/UnlockList click here] if you're logged in. You do not have to unlock anything from this page; all modules are currently unlocked in game for all players. Unlocking these just makes them available for preconfigured commanders. | |
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==How do I gain rating? == | ==How do I gain rating? == | ||
| − | You can gain rating if you're winning multiplayer games. | + | You can gain rating if you're winning multiplayer games. Based on you enemies' skill you will gain/lose more or less rating. |
{{:Rating and Rank}} | {{:Rating and Rank}} | ||
==How much XP do I need to reach the next level?== | ==How much XP do I need to reach the next level?== | ||
| − | Mouse over the | + | Mouse over the <abbr title="experience points">XP</abbr> bar on the home page; the XP needed is displayed in the tooltip. |
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==My FPS is low after some time have passed in game. What can I do?== | ==My FPS is low after some time have passed in game. What can I do?== | ||
{{See|Performance Optimizations}} | {{See|Performance Optimizations}} | ||
| − | Try to reduce your graphics settings. To do so, go to the | + | Try to reduce your graphics settings. To do so, go to the Settings Tab on Zero-K Lobby and click Graphics Settings. Some system-intensive elements that you could tone down/disable are shadows, anti-aliasing, and water type. There is also a 'Lowest' preset you can try for maximum performance. Trying higher presets can help you find the performance and graphic level that works best on your system. |
| − | If you're playing on Steam, disable the Steam Overlay | + | If you're playing on Steam, disable the Steam Overlay as it negatively affects performance: |
| − | * Right | + | * Right click on Zero-K in your Steam library. |
| − | * Select | + | * Select 'Properties' from the drop-down menu. |
| − | * Untick "Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game" in | + | * Untick "Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game" in General. |
==I'm on Linux and my game hangs/crashes the second time I launch it== | ==I'm on Linux and my game hangs/crashes the second time I launch it== | ||
| − | This may be an issue with certain versions of Mono. You might be able to work around it by deleting one or both files in <code>Zero-K/games</code> | + | This may be an issue with certain versions of Mono. You might be able to work around it by deleting one or both files in <code>Zero-K/games</code> and letting the game rebuild them. |
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==I get ugly bubbles in the minimap/the whole screen flashbangs.== | ==I get ugly bubbles in the minimap/the whole screen flashbangs.== | ||
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This is a bug somewhere in Lua drawing with ATI/AMD and OpenGL. | This is a bug somewhere in Lua drawing with ATI/AMD and OpenGL. | ||
| − | Disable widgets that draw via {{key press|F11}} menu to find the problematic widget. | + | Disable widgets that draw via {{key press|F11}} menu to find the problematic widget. |
| − | This should largely be fixed. If it still happens, [[Reporting Bugs|send a bug report]] | + | This should largely be fixed. If it still happens, [[Reporting Bugs|send a bug report]] please. |
==I have some game ideas. Where can I post them?== | ==I have some game ideas. Where can I post them?== | ||
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==How can I support the game? Donations?== | ==How can I support the game? Donations?== | ||
| − | On the one hand | + | On the one hand you can [//zero-k.info/Contributions donate some coins] so we can pay the server costs. You can also support Zero-K through one of the [//store.steampowered.com/dlc/334920/ donation packs] available on Steam. On the other hand you can support us by simply playing the game and spreading the word. Feel free to use our [//presskit.zero-k.info/ advertisement material] on your site. Thanks a lot! :-) |
==How can I change my Username?== | ==How can I change my Username?== | ||
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==I forgot my password/username. Help me pls!== | ==I forgot my password/username. Help me pls!== | ||
| − | If you forgot your password | + | If you forgot your password/username please contact one of the server admins to receive your password/username. They will reset it to something and pm it to you. |
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==My mouse cursor in game has disappeared== | ==My mouse cursor in game has disappeared== | ||
| − | This can be caused by driver updates. If it happens, this can be fixed by adding a line to a file in your Zero-K folder that will tell the game to draw | + | This can be caused by driver updates. If it happens, this can be fixed by adding a line to a file in your Zero-K folder that will tell the game to draw your mouse cursor with an alternate method. Under the LuaMenu/Config folder, look for the IGL_data.lua file and open in a text editor. Look for the section called ''game_settings''. |
Adding the line <syntaxhighlight inline>HardwareCursor = 1,</syntaxhighlight> (including the comma) in the middle of this section and saving the file should have your cursor appear the next time you load Zero-K. | Adding the line <syntaxhighlight inline>HardwareCursor = 1,</syntaxhighlight> (including the comma) in the middle of this section and saving the file should have your cursor appear the next time you load Zero-K. | ||
| − | Hardware cursor can also be toggled in the [[Ingame Menu#Mouse Cursor| | + | Hardware cursor can also be toggled in the [[Ingame Menu#Mouse Cursor|options menu]] during a game. |
==My game crashes/has graphical glitches. How do I fix it?== | ==My game crashes/has graphical glitches. How do I fix it?== | ||
| − | First | + | First check the [//springrts.com/wiki/FAQ:trouble troubleshooting FAQ] on the Spring engine wiki and see if your issue is covered there. If you can't find a solution to the problem, you can file a bug report on our forum or [//github.com/ZeroK-RTS Github development site]. |
==I have a bug report!== | ==I have a bug report!== | ||
| − | You can post in the [//zero-k.info/Forum?categoryID=3 ''Help and Bugs'' sub-forum] or make an issue report on [//github.com/ZeroK-RTS ZeroK-RTS Github] (more technical) | + | You can post in the [//zero-k.info/Forum?categoryID=3 ''Help and Bugs'' sub-forum] or make an issue report on [//github.com/ZeroK-RTS ZeroK-RTS Github] (more technical). |
| − | Please include diagnostic logs as appropriate. You can automatically upload the log from | + | Please include diagnostic logs as appropriate. You can automatically upload the log from in-game through <samp>Main Menu</samp> → <samp>Help</samp> → <samp>Report a Bug</samp>. |
| − | Otherwise, look for | + | Otherwise, look for ''infolog_full.txt'' in your installation folder. Be sure to [//www.pastebin.com pastebin] your ''infolog'' and give the link instead of posting the whole thing on the forum or github. |
==My question isn't answered here. Where can I ask my question?== | ==My question isn't answered here. Where can I ask my question?== | ||
As above, you can visit the [//zero-k.info/Forum forum] and ask your question in one of the listed sections. | As above, you can visit the [//zero-k.info/Forum forum] and ask your question in one of the listed sections. | ||
| − | You can also ask | + | You can also ask players in game to get help. |
{{Navbox manual}} | {{Navbox manual}} | ||
