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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 ### Unofficial map repositories
  22 - [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/).
  23 - [gnome.xonotic.in.ua](http://gnome.xonotic.in.ua/)
  24 - [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.
  25 - [xonotic.co](http://xonotic.co/) - Currently down.
  26
  27 ### Unofficial Web-based Server Lists
  28 -   [dpmaster.deathmask.net](http://dpmaster.deathmask.net/?game=xonotic)
  29     - one of the 2 active master servers, shows servers from only one master at a time (itself by default)
  30     - web interface not open source
  31     - 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)
  32 -   [arena.sh/xo](https://arena.sh/xo/) - run by *nmc* on discord
  33 -   [xonotic.lifeisabug.com](https://xonotic.lifeisabug.com/) - run by *incognico* on discord
  34
  35 ### Game Mechanics
  36 - [Maps](Maps)
  37 - [Players](Players)
  38 - [Items](Items)
  39 - [Vehicles](Vehicles)
  40 - [Weapons](Weapons)
  41 - [Monsters](Monsters)
  42
  43 ### Game Modes (or Game Types)
  44 In Xonotic, game modes and game types mean the same thing -- different modes/types have different goals to achieve in a game.
  45
  46 The following modes are the more popular ones:
  47
  48 -   [Capture the Flag](Capture-the-Flag)
  49 -   [Clan Arena](Clan-Arena)
  50 -   [Deathmatch](Deathmatch)
  51 -   [Duel](Duel)
  52 -   [Freeze Tag](Freeze-Tag)
  53 -   [Keepaway](Keepaway)
  54 -   [Key Hunt](Key-Hunt)
  55 -   [Race CTS](Race-CTS)
  56 -   [Team Deathmatch](Team-Deathmatch)
  57
  58 The following modes are available, although slightly less common than the above:
  59
  60 -   [Assault](Assault)
  61 -   [Domination](Domination)
  62 -   [Last Man Standing](Last-Man-Standing)
  63 -   [Nexball](Nexball)
  64 -   [Onslaught](Onslaught)
  65 -   [Race](Race)
  66 -   [Invasion](Invasion) (experimental)
  67 -   [Arena](Arena) (removed)
  68
  69 ### Standard Mutators
  70 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.
  71
  72 Gameplay mutators:
  73
  74 -   [Dodging](Dodging)
  75 -   [Touch Explode](Touch-Explode)
  76 -   [Cloaked](Cloaked)
  77 -   [Buffs](Buffs)
  78 -   [Midair](Midair)
  79 -   [Vampire](Vampire)
  80 -   [Blood Loss](Blood-Loss)
  81 -   [Low Gravity](Gravity)
  82
  83 Weapon/item mutators:
  84 -   [Grappling Hook](Grappling-Hook)
  85 -   [Jetpack](Jetpack)
  86 -   [Invincible Projectiles](Invincible-Projectiles)
  87 -   [New Toys](new-toys)
  88 -   [Rocket Flying](Rocket-Flying)
  89 -   [Piñata](Pinata)
  90 -   [Weapons Stay](Weapons-Stay)
  91
  92 Arena mutators:
  93 -   [Weapon Arena](Weapon-Arena)
  94 -   [InstaGib](InstaGib)
  95 -   [NIX](NIX)
  96
  97 Other mutators:
  98 -   [Nades](Nades)
  99 -   [Offhand blaster](Offhand-blaster)
 100 -   [Dynamic handicap](dynamic-handicap)
 101 -   [Relics](Relics) (experimental)
 102
 103 ### [Special Servers](Special-Servers)
 104
 105 ### [Mods](Mods)
 106
 107 ### Misc
 108 -   [Autobuilds](Autobuilds)
 109 -   [Privacy and Security](privacy-and-security)
 110 -   [Handicap](handicap)
 111 -   [Camera for demos explained](Demo-Camera)
 112 -   [Capturing video clips and using the demo camera](Democapture)
 113 -   [Xonotic Bot Orchestra](Xonotic-Bot-Orchestra)
 114 -   [Impulse map](impulse-map)
 115 -   [Console Tips & Tricks](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=2987) - introduction to console scripting (cvars, aliases, hooks, conditions, RPN)
 116 -   [Hardware Requirements](Hardware-Requirements)
 117
 118
 119 ## Server Administration
 120 ### Tutorials
 121 -   [Local test server on GNU/Linux](local-test-server-on-gnu-linux)
 122
 123 ### Configuration
 124 -   [Basic server configuration](basic-server-configuration)
 125 -   [Custom server votes](custom-server-votes)
 126 -   [Custom user directory](custom-user-directory)
 127 -   [The `info` command](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7474&pid=81277#pid81277)
 128 -   [Random start weapons](Random-start-weapons)
 129 -   [Automatic map downloads](Automatic-map-downloads)
 130 -   [Event logging](Event-logging)
 131 -   [Score logging](Score-logging)
 132
 133 ### Troubleshooting
 134 -   [Performance](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7374&pid=80938#pid80938)
 135
 136 ### External Tools
 137 -   [Xonotic Map Manager](https://github.com/z/xonotic-map-manager)
 138 -   [Xonotic Server Management Suite](https://github.com/z/xonotic-server-management-suite)
 139
 140 ## Development
 141
 142 -   [Repository Access](Repository_Access) (how to compile from git) (see also [Git repo structure](Git))
 143 -   [Licensing / Legal](Legal)
 144
 145 ### Programming
 146 -   [Introduction to QuakeC](Introduction-to-QuakeC)
 147 -   [DarkPlaces Wiki](DarkPlaces-Index)
 148 -   [Writing your first mutator](writing-your-first-mutator)
 149 -   [Tips for new developers](Programming-Tips)
 150
 151 ### [Translating](Translating)
 152 -   [Translation website](https://www.transifex.com/team-xonotic/xonotic/dashboard/)
 153 -   [Translation guidelines](Translation-guidelines)
 154      -   [List of translation placeholders](List-of-translation-placeholders)
 155      -   [List of color codes](List-of-color-codes)
 156      -   [List of translation prefixes](List-of-translation-prefixes)
 157 -   [How to test your translations](Test-your-translations)
 158
 159 ### [Modeling](Modeling)
 160 -   [Textures know-how](Textures)
 161 -   [Normal Maps know-how](Normal-Maps)
 162 -   [.framegroups](framegroups) file (allow self playing animations) know-how
 163 -   [.sounds](Voices-and-sounds) file (player model sounds) know-how
 164 -   [How to compile dpm models](dpmodel)
 165 -   [How to make weapons](Weaponsystem)
 166 -   How to get an animated mesh from [Blender to DPM](Blender-to-DPM)
 167 -   [Inter-Quake Model (IQM) Format](http://sauerbraten.org/iqm/)
 168 -   [Player Model Spec](Player-Model-Spec)
 169 -   [Blender to IQM](Blender-to-IQM)
 170
 171 ### Texturing
 172 -   [Tutorial](https://web.archive.org/web/20140328060504/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorials)
 173 -   [Recovering detailed normals from photo textures](https://web.archive.org/web/20140730154028/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorial&name=normalmap)
 174 -   [Hard Surface Texture Painting](http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=373024)
 175 -   Some [tips](http://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=63&pid=445#pid445) by *FruitieX*
 176 -   [Q3A Shader Manual](http://toolz.nexuizninjaz.com/shader/)
 177
 178 ### [Mapping](Mapping)
 179 -   [Creating Maps](Creating-Maps)
 180 -   [Mapper resources](Mapper-resources)
 181
 182 ### Arts & Media
 183 -   [Artistic Style](Artistic-Style)
 184 -   [Xonotic Logo](Logo)
 185 -   [Music](Music)
 186     -   [Music contributions](Music-contributions)
 187 -   [Sound FX](Sound-FX)
 188     -   [Sound FX contributions](Sound-FX-contributions)
 189 -   Story Themes
 190     -   [Close to home](Close-to-home)
 191     -   [Tech Conglomerate](Tech-Conglomerate)
 192
 193 ### Campaigns
 194 -   [Creating campaigns](Creating-campaigns)
 195
 196
 197 ## Misc
 198
 199 -   [Archive](Archive)
 200 -   [Gitlab Markdown Reference](https://gitlab.com/help/user/markdown.md) (for editing this wiki)