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   1 # Xonotic Wiki
   2
   3 Welcome to the Xonotic wiki. If you wish to contribute, see [Editing](Editing).
   4
   5 -       You are looking at the [official wiki](https://gitlab.com/xonotic/xonotic/wikis/home) or its [mirror](https://github.com/xonotic/xonotic/wiki).
   6         -       [Unofficial wiki](http://xonotic.wikia.com/wiki/Xonotic_Wiki) may contain dated but still helpful information.
   7 -       [Website](http://xonotic.org)
   8         -       [Forums](http://forums.xonotic.org) are a lively place for Xonotic players to discuss anything.
   9         -       [Xonotic game stats](http://stats.xonotic.org/) show useful statistics information about servers, players, scores, maps, etc.
  10 -       [IRC channels](Channels) are where most players ask/answer questions, exchange ideas, organize game events, etc. in **real time**. You can even chat with players in the game.
  11 -       [Discord](https://discord.gg/0uxcsw1XMkaOB936): there is also a Discord server that serves more or less the same purpose as the IRC channels.
  12 -       [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/xonotic/)
  13 -       [Twitter](https://twitter.com/xonotic)
  14
  15 ## Gameplay
  16
  17 ### Tutorials
  18 - [HALOGENE’S NEWBIE CORNER](https://xonotic.org/guide/) has rich information for beginners. **Must read!** You will enjoy the game more!
  19 - [Overkill Tutorial](https://xonotic.org/okguide/)
  20
  21 ### Game Mechanics
  22 - [Maps](Maps)
  23   - Also see unofficial map repository: [xonotic.co](http://xonotic.co/) or mirror: [xonotic.fps.gratis](http://xonotic.fps.gratis/) run by [-z-](https://github.com/z/)/[detrate](https://gitlab.com/detrate). Prefix with `dl.` (e.g. [dl.xonotic.co](http://dl.xonotic.co/)) if you just want the list - it loads quicker.
  24 - [Players](Players)
  25 - [Items](Items)
  26 - [Vehicles](Vehicles)
  27 - [Weapons](Weapons)
  28
  29 ### Game Modes (or Game Types)
  30 In Xonotic, game modes and game types mean the same thing -- different modes/types have different goals to achieve in a game.
  31
  32 The following modes are more popular ones:
  33
  34 -   [Capture the Flag](Capture-the-Flag)
  35 -   [Clan Arena](Clan-Arena)
  36 -   [Deathmatch](Deathmatch)
  37 -   [Duel](Duel)
  38 -   [Freeze Tag](Freeze-Tag)
  39 -   [Keepaway](Keepaway)
  40 -   [Key Hunt](Key-Hunt)
  41 -   [Race CTS](Race-CTS)
  42 -   [Team Deathmatch](Team-Deathmatch)
  43
  44 The following modes are available, although slightly less common than the above:
  45
  46 -   [Assault](Assault)
  47 -   [Domination](Domination)
  48 -   [Last Man Standing](Last-Man-Standing)
  49 -   [Nexball](Nexball)
  50 -   [Onslaught](Onslaught)
  51 -   [Race](Race)
  52 -   [Invasion](Invasion) (experimental)
  53 -   [Arena](Arena) (removed)
  54
  55 ### Standard Mutators
  56 Mutators change the configuration of the game play, e.g. how weapon appears, which special weapons are availabale, or the physics in the game. This is usually set by the game admins who set up games for other players. Standard Mutators are available in the game menu.
  57
  58 Gameplay mutators:
  59
  60 -   [Dodging](Dodging)
  61 -   [Touch Explode](Touch-Explode)
  62 -   [Cloaked](Cloaked)
  63 -   [Buffs](Buffs)
  64 -   [Midair](Midair)
  65 -   [Vampire](Vampire)
  66 -   [Blood Loss](Blood-Loss)
  67 -   [Low Gravity](Gravity)
  68
  69 Weapon/item mutators:
  70 -   [Grappling Hook](Grappling-Hook)
  71 -   [Jetpack](Jetpack)
  72 -   [Invincible Projectiles](Invincible-Projectiles)
  73 -   [New Toys](new-toys)
  74 -   [Rocket Flying](Rocket-Flying)
  75 -   [Piñata](Pinata)
  76 -   [Weapons Stay](Weapons-Stay)
  77
  78 Arena mutators:
  79 -   [Weapon Arena](Weapon-Arena)
  80 -   [InstaGib](InstaGib)
  81 -   [NIX](NIX)
  82
  83 Other mutators:
  84 -   [Nades](Nades)
  85 -   [Offhand blaster](Offhand-blaster)
  86 -   [Dynamic handicap](dynamic-handicap)
  87 -   [Relics](Relics) (experimental)
  88
  89 ### [Special Servers](Special-Servers)
  90
  91 ### [Mods](Mods)
  92
  93 ### Unofficial Web-based Server Lists
  94 -   [dpmaster.deathmask.net](http://dpmaster.deathmask.net/?game=xonotic) - one of the 2 master servers, doesn't always have all servers but the other one doesn't have a web interface
  95 -   [arena.sh/xo](https://arena.sh/xo/) - run by *nmc* on discord
  96 -   [xonotic.lifeisabug.com](https://xonotic.lifeisabug.com/) - run by *incognico* in discord
  97
  98 ### Misc
  99 -   [Autobuilds](Autobuilds)
 100 -   [Privacy and Security](privacy-and-security)
 101 -   [Handicap](handicap)
 102 -   [Camera for demos explained](Demo-Camera)
 103 -   [Capturing video clips and using the demo camera](Democapture)
 104 -   [Xonotic Bot Orchestra](Xonotic-Bot-Orchestra)
 105 -   [Impulse map](impulse-map)
 106 -   [Console Tips & Tricks](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=2987) - introduction to console scripting (cvars, aliases, hooks, conditions, RPN)
 107 -   [Hardware Requirements](Hardware-Requirements)
 108
 109
 110 ## Server Administration
 111 ### Tutorials
 112 -   [Local test server on GNU/Linux](local-test-server-on-gnu-linux)
 113
 114 ### Configuration
 115 -   [Basic server configuration](basic-server-configuration)
 116 -   [Custom server votes](custom-server-votes)
 117 -   [Custom user directory](custom-user-directory)
 118 -   [The `info` command](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7474&pid=81277#pid81277)
 119 -   [Random start weapons](Random-start-weapons)
 120 -   [Automatic map downloads](Automatic-map-downloads)
 121 -   [Event logging](Event-logging)
 122 -   [Score logging](Score-logging)
 123
 124 ### Troubleshooting
 125 -   [Performance](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7374&pid=80938#pid80938)
 126
 127 ### External Tools
 128 -   [Xonotic Map Manager](https://github.com/z/xonotic-map-manager)
 129 -   [Xonotic Server Management Suite](https://github.com/z/xonotic-server-management-suite)
 130
 131 ## Development
 132
 133 -   [Repository Access](Repository_Access) (how to compile from git) (see also [Git repo structure](Git))
 134 -   [Licensing / Legal](Legal)
 135
 136 ### Programming
 137 -   [Introduction to QuakeC](Introduction-to-QuakeC)
 138 -   [DarkPlaces Wiki](DarkPlaces-Index)
 139 -   [Writing your first mutator](writing-your-first-mutator)
 140 -   [Tips for new developers](Programming-Tips)
 141
 142 ### [Translating](Translating)
 143 -   [Translation website](https://www.transifex.com/team-xonotic/xonotic/dashboard/)
 144 -   [Translation guidelines](Translation-guidelines)
 145      -   [List of translation placeholders](List-of-translation-placeholders)
 146      -   [List of color codes](List-of-color-codes)
 147      -   [List of translation prefixes](List-of-translation-prefixes)
 148 -   [How to test your translations](Test-your-translations)
 149
 150 ### [Modeling](Modeling)
 151 -   [Textures know-how](Textures)
 152 -   [Normal Maps know-how](Normal-Maps)
 153 -   [.framegroups](framegroups) file (allow self playing animations) know-how
 154 -   [.sounds](Voices-and-sounds) file (player model sounds) know-how
 155 -   [How to compile dpm models](dpmodel)
 156 -   [How to make weapons](Weaponsystem)
 157 -   How to get an animated mesh from [Blender to DPM](Blender-to-DPM)
 158 -   [Inter-Quake Model (IQM) Format](http://sauerbraten.org/iqm/)
 159 -   [Player Model Spec](Player-Model-Spec)
 160 -   [Blender to IQM](Blender-to-IQM)
 161
 162 ### Texturing
 163 -   [Tutorial](https://web.archive.org/web/20140328060504/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorials)
 164 -   [Recovering detailed normals from photo textures](https://web.archive.org/web/20140730154028/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorial&name=normalmap)
 165 -   [Hard Surface Texture Painting](http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=373024)
 166 -   Some [tips](http://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=63&pid=445#pid445) by *FruitieX*
 167 -   [Q3A Shader Manual](http://toolz.nexuizninjaz.com/shader/)
 168
 169 ### [Mapping](Mapping)
 170 -   [Creating Maps](Creating-Maps)
 171 -   [Mapper resources](Mapper-resources)
 172
 173 ### Arts & Media
 174 -   [Artistic Style](Artistic-Style)
 175 -   [Xonotic Logo](Logo)
 176 -   [Weapons Makeover](Weapons-Makeover)
 177 -   [Music](Music)
 178     -   [Music contributions](Music-contributions)
 179 -   [Sound FX](Sound-FX)
 180     -   [Sound FX contributions](Sound-FX-contributions)
 181 -   Story Themes
 182     -   [Close to home](Close-to-home)
 183     -   [Tech Conglomerate](Tech-Conglomerate)
 184
 185
 186 ## Misc
 187
 188 -   [Archive](Archive)
 189 -   [Gitlab Markdown Reference](https://gitlab.com/help/user/markdown.md) (for editing this wiki)