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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 - [Creating bot waypoints](https://gitlab.com/xonotic/xonotic/-/wikis/Creating-bot-waypoints)
  21
  22 ### Unofficial map repositories
  23 - [xonotic.fps.gratis](http://xonotic.fps.gratis/) (or [dl.xonotic.fps.gratis](http://dl.xonotic.fps.gratis/) for a simple list that loads faster) - Run by [-z-](https://github.com/z/)/[detrate](https://gitlab.com/detrate). Same content as [xonotic.co](http://xonotic.co/).
  24 - [gnome.xonotic.in.ua](http://gnome.xonotic.in.ua/)
  25 - [xon.recombi.net](http://xon.recombi.net/) (or [xon.recombi.net/dl](http://xon.recombi.net/dl/) for a simple list that loads faster) - Has content from both [fps.gratis](http://xonotic.fps.gratis/) and [gnome](http://gnome.xonotic.in.ua/), [fps.gratis](http://xonotic.fps.gratis/) has precedence in case of conflict.
  26 - [xonotic.co](http://xonotic.co/) - Currently down.
  27
  28 ### Unofficial Web-based Server Lists
  29 -   [dpmaster.deathmask.net](http://dpmaster.deathmask.net/?game=xonotic)
  30     - one of the 2 active master servers, shows servers from only one master at a time (itself by default)
  31     - web interface not open source
  32     - see page source for list of URL parameters - e.g. [`master=dpmaster.tchr.no`](http://dpmaster.deathmask.net/?game=xonotic&master=dpmaster.tchr.no) to view the other master (which has no web interface)
  33 -   [arena.sh/xo](https://arena.sh/xo/) - run by *nmc* on discord
  34 -   [xonotic.lifeisabug.com](https://xonotic.lifeisabug.com/) - run by *incognico* on discord
  35
  36 ### Game Mechanics
  37 - [Maps](Maps)
  38 - [Players](Players)
  39 - [Items](Items)
  40 - [Vehicles](Vehicles)
  41 - [Weapons](Weapons)
  42 - [Monsters](Monsters)
  43
  44 ### Game Modes (or Game Types)
  45 In Xonotic, game modes and game types mean the same thing -- different modes/types have different goals to achieve in a game.
  46
  47 The following modes are the more popular ones:
  48
  49 -   [Capture the Flag](Capture-the-Flag)
  50 -   [Clan Arena](Clan-Arena)
  51 -   [Deathmatch](Deathmatch)
  52 -   [Duel](Duel)
  53 -   [Freeze Tag](Freeze-Tag)
  54 -   [Keepaway](Keepaway)
  55 -   [Key Hunt](Key-Hunt)
  56 -   [Race CTS](Race-CTS)
  57 -   [Team Deathmatch](Team-Deathmatch)
  58
  59 The following modes are available, although slightly less common than the above:
  60
  61 -   [Assault](Assault)
  62 -   [Domination](Domination)
  63 -   [Last Man Standing](Last-Man-Standing)
  64 -   [Nexball](Nexball)
  65 -   [Onslaught](Onslaught)
  66 -   [Race](Race)
  67 -   [Invasion](Invasion) (experimental)
  68 -   [Arena](Arena) (removed)
  69 -   [Trouble in Terrorist Town](Trouble-in-Terrorist-Town) (lost)
  70
  71 ### Standard Mutators
  72 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.
  73
  74 Gameplay mutators:
  75
  76 -   [Dodging](Dodging)
  77 -   [Touch Explode](Touch-Explode)
  78 -   [Cloaked](Cloaked)
  79 -   [Buffs](Buffs)
  80 -   [Midair](Midair)
  81 -   [Vampire](Vampire)
  82 -   [Blood Loss](Blood-Loss)
  83 -   [Low Gravity](Gravity)
  84
  85 Weapon/item mutators:
  86 -   [Grappling Hook](Grappling-Hook)
  87 -   [Jetpack](Jetpack)
  88 -   [Invincible Projectiles](Invincible-Projectiles)
  89 -   [New Toys](new-toys)
  90 -   [Rocket Flying](Rocket-Flying)
  91 -   [Piñata](Pinata)
  92 -   [Weapons Stay](Weapons-Stay)
  93
  94 Arena mutators:
  95 -   [Weapon Arena](Weapon-Arena)
  96 -   [InstaGib](InstaGib)
  97 -   [NIX](NIX)
  98
  99 Other mutators:
 100 -   [Nades](Nades)
 101 -   [Offhand blaster](Offhand-blaster)
 102 -   [Dynamic handicap](dynamic-handicap)
 103 -   [Relics](Relics) (experimental)
 104
 105 ### [Special Servers](Special-Servers)
 106
 107 ### [Mods](Mods)
 108 - [SMB modpack (contains git dev guide about how is built)](SMB-modpack)
 109 - [BaI mod](BaI-mod)
 110
 111 ### Misc
 112 -   [Autobuilds](Autobuilds)
 113 -   [Privacy and Security](privacy-and-security)
 114 -   [Handicap](handicap)
 115 -   [Camera for demos explained](Demo-Camera)
 116 -   [Capturing video clips and using the demo camera](Democapture)
 117 -   [Xonotic Bot Orchestra](Xonotic-Bot-Orchestra)
 118 -   [Impulse map](impulse-map)
 119 -   [Console Tips & Tricks](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=2987) - introduction to console scripting (cvars, aliases, hooks, conditions, RPN)
 120 -   [Hardware Requirements](Hardware-Requirements)
 121
 122
 123 ## Server Administration
 124 ### Tutorials
 125 -   [Local test server on GNU/Linux](local-test-server-on-gnu-linux)
 126
 127 ### Configuration
 128 -   [Basic server configuration](basic-server-configuration)
 129 -   [Custom server votes](custom-server-votes)
 130 -   [Custom user directory](custom-user-directory)
 131 -   [The `info` command](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7474&pid=81277#pid81277)
 132 -   [Random start weapons](Random-start-weapons)
 133 -   [Automatic map downloads](Automatic-map-downloads)
 134 -   [Event logging](Event-logging)
 135 -   [Score logging](Score-logging)
 136
 137 ### Troubleshooting
 138 -   [Performance](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7374&pid=80938#pid80938)
 139
 140 ### External Tools
 141 -   [Xonotic Map Manager](https://github.com/z/xonotic-map-manager)
 142 -   [Xonotic Server Management Suite](https://github.com/z/xonotic-server-management-suite)
 143
 144 ## Development
 145
 146 -   [Repository Access](Repository_Access) (how to compile from git) (see also [Git repo structure](Git))
 147 -   [Licensing / Legal](Legal)
 148
 149 ### Programming
 150 -   [Introduction to QuakeC](Introduction-to-QuakeC)
 151 -   [DarkPlaces Wiki](DarkPlaces-Index)
 152 -   [Writing your first mutator](writing-your-first-mutator)
 153 -   [Tips for new developers](Programming-Tips)
 154 -   [Programming QuakeC stuff in Xonotic
 155 ](Programming-QuakeC-stuff-in-Xonotic)
 156
 157 ### [Translating](Translating)
 158 -   [Translation website](https://www.transifex.com/team-xonotic/xonotic/dashboard/)
 159 -   [Translation guidelines](Translation-guidelines)
 160      -   [List of translation placeholders](List-of-translation-placeholders)
 161      -   [List of color codes](List-of-color-codes)
 162      -   [List of translation prefixes](List-of-translation-prefixes)
 163 -   [How to test your translations](Test-your-translations)
 164
 165 ### [Modeling](Modeling)
 166 -   [Textures know-how](Textures)
 167 -   [Normal Maps know-how](Normal-Maps)
 168 -   [.framegroups](framegroups) file (allow self playing animations) know-how
 169 -   [.sounds](Voices-and-sounds) file (player model sounds) know-how
 170 -   [How to compile dpm models](dpmodel)
 171 -   [How to make weapons](Weaponsystem)
 172 -   How to get an animated mesh from [Blender to DPM](Blender-to-DPM)
 173 -   [Inter-Quake Model (IQM) Format](http://sauerbraten.org/iqm/)
 174 -   [Player Model Spec](Player-Model-Spec)
 175 -   [Blender to IQM](Blender-to-IQM)
 176
 177 ### Texturing
 178 -   [Tutorial](https://web.archive.org/web/20140328060504/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorials)
 179 -   [Recovering detailed normals from photo textures](https://web.archive.org/web/20140730154028/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorial&name=normalmap)
 180 -   [Hard Surface Texture Painting](http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=373024)
 181 -   Some [tips](http://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=63&pid=445#pid445) by *FruitieX*
 182 -   [Q3A Shader Manual](http://toolz.nexuizninjaz.com/shader/)
 183
 184 ### [Mapping](Mapping)
 185 -   [Creating Maps](Creating-Maps)
 186 -   [Mapper resources](Mapper-resources)
 187
 188 ### Arts & Media
 189 -   [Artistic Style](Artistic-Style)
 190 -   [Xonotic Logo](Logo)
 191 -   [Music](Music)
 192     -   [Music contributions](Music-contributions)
 193 -   [Sound FX](Sound-FX)
 194     -   [Sound FX contributions](Sound-FX-contributions)
 195 -   Story Themes
 196     -   [Close to home](Close-to-home)
 197     -   [Tech Conglomerate](Tech-Conglomerate)
 198
 199 ### Campaigns
 200 -   [Creating campaigns](Creating-campaigns)
 201
 202
 203 ## Misc
 204
 205 -   [Archive](Archive)
 206 -   [Gitlab Markdown Reference](https://gitlab.com/help/user/markdown.md) (for editing this wiki)