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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 -       [Matrix and IRC channels](Chat-Rooms) 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](Chat-Rooms#discord): there is also an unofficial 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).
  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
  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 The following modes are mods:
  70 -   [Murder in Megaerebus Manor](Murder-in-Megaerebus-Manor)
  71
  72 ### Standard Mutators
  73 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.
  74
  75 Gameplay mutators:
  76
  77 -   [Dodging](Dodging)
  78 -   [Touch Explode](Touch-Explode)
  79 -   [Cloaked](Cloaked)
  80 -   [Buffs](Buffs)
  81 -   [Midair](Midair)
  82 -   [Vampire](Vampire)
  83 -   [Blood Loss](Blood-Loss)
  84 -   [Low Gravity](Gravity)
  85
  86 Weapon/item mutators:
  87 -   [Grappling Hook](Grappling-Hook)
  88 -   [Jetpack](Jetpack)
  89 -   [Invincible Projectiles](Invincible-Projectiles)
  90 -   [New Toys](new-toys)
  91 -   [Rocket Flying](Rocket-Flying)
  92 -   [Piñata](Pinata)
  93 -   [Weapons Stay](Weapons-Stay)
  94
  95 Arena mutators:
  96 -   [Weapon Arena](Weapon-Arena)
  97 -   [InstaGib](InstaGib)
  98 -   [NIX](NIX)
  99
 100 Other mutators:
 101 -   [Nades](Nades)
 102 -   [Offhand blaster](Offhand-blaster)
 103 -   [Dynamic handicap](dynamic-handicap)
 104 -   [Relics](Relics) (experimental)
 105
 106 ### [Special Servers](Special-Servers)
 107
 108 ### [Mods](Mods)
 109 - [SMB modpack (contains git dev guide about how is built)](SMB-modpack)
 110 - [BaI mod](BaI-mod)
 111
 112 ### Misc
 113 -   [Autobuilds](Autobuilds)
 114 -   [Privacy and Security](privacy-and-security)
 115 -   [Handicap](handicap)
 116 -   [Camera for demos explained](Demo-Camera)
 117 -   [Capturing video clips and using the demo camera](Democapture)
 118 -   [Xonotic Bot Orchestra](Xonotic-Bot-Orchestra)
 119 -   [Impulse map](impulse-map)
 120 -   [Console Tips & Tricks](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=2987) - introduction to console scripting (cvars, aliases, hooks, conditions, RPN)
 121 -   [Hardware Requirements](Hardware-Requirements)
 122
 123
 124 ## Server Administration
 125 ### Tutorials
 126 -   [Local test server on GNU/Linux](local-test-server-on-gnu-linux)
 127
 128 ### Configuration
 129 -   [Basic server configuration](basic-server-configuration)
 130 -   [Custom server votes](custom-server-votes)
 131 -   [Custom user directory](custom-user-directory)
 132 -   [The `info` command](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7474&pid=81277#pid81277)
 133 -   [Random start weapons](Random-start-weapons)
 134 -   [Automatic map downloads](Automatic-map-downloads)
 135 -   [Event logging](Event-logging)
 136 -   [Score logging](Score-logging)
 137
 138 ### Troubleshooting
 139 -   [Performance](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7374&pid=80938#pid80938)
 140
 141 ### External Tools
 142 -   [Xonotic Map Manager](https://github.com/z/xonotic-map-manager)
 143 -   [Xonotic Server Management Suite](https://github.com/z/xonotic-server-management-suite)
 144
 145 ## Development
 146
 147 -   [Repository Access: Compiling and Requesting Push Access](Repository_Access)
 148 -   [Git: HowTo and Repository Structure](Git)
 149 -   [Licensing / Legal](Legal)
 150
 151 ### Programming
 152 -   [Introduction to QuakeC](Introduction-to-QuakeC)
 153 -   [DarkPlaces Wiki](DarkPlaces-Index)
 154 -   [Writing your first mutator](writing-your-first-mutator)
 155 -   [Tips for new developers](Programming-Tips)
 156 -   [Programming QuakeC stuff in Xonotic
 157 ](Programming-QuakeC-stuff-in-Xonotic)
 158
 159 ### [Translating](Translating)
 160 -   [Translation website](https://www.transifex.com/team-xonotic/xonotic/dashboard/)
 161 -   [Translation guidelines](Translation-guidelines)
 162      -   [List of translation placeholders](List-of-translation-placeholders)
 163      -   [List of color codes](List-of-color-codes)
 164      -   [List of translation prefixes](List-of-translation-prefixes)
 165 -   [How to test your translations](Test-your-translations)
 166
 167 ### [Modeling](Modeling)
 168 -   [Textures know-how](Textures)
 169 -   [Normal Maps know-how](Normal-Maps)
 170 -   [.framegroups](framegroups) file (allow self playing animations) know-how
 171 -   [.sounds](Voices-and-sounds) file (player model sounds) know-how
 172 -   [How to compile dpm models](dpmodel)
 173 -   [How to make weapons](Weaponsystem)
 174 -   How to get an animated mesh from [Blender to DPM](Blender-to-DPM)
 175 -   [Inter-Quake Model (IQM) Format](http://sauerbraten.org/iqm/)
 176 -   [Player Model Spec](Player-Model-Spec)
 177 -   [Blender to IQM](Blender-to-IQM)
 178
 179 ### Texturing
 180 -   [Tutorial](https://web.archive.org/web/20140328060504/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorials)
 181 -   [Recovering detailed normals from photo textures](https://web.archive.org/web/20140730154028/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorial&name=normalmap)
 182 -   [Hard Surface Texture Painting](http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=373024)
 183 -   Some [tips](http://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=63&pid=445#pid445) by *FruitieX*
 184 -   [Q3A Shader Manual](http://toolz.nexuizninjaz.com/shader/)
 185
 186 ### [Mapping](Mapping)
 187 -   [Creating Maps](Creating-Maps)
 188 -   [Mapper resources](Mapper-resources)
 189
 190 ### Arts & Media
 191 -   [Artistic Style](Artistic-Style)
 192 -   [Xonotic Logo](Logo)
 193 -   [Music](Music)
 194     -   [Music contributions](Music-contributions)
 195 -   [Sound FX](Sound-FX)
 196     -   [Sound FX contributions](Sound-FX-contributions)
 197 -   Story Themes
 198     -   [Close to home](Close-to-home)
 199     -   [Tech Conglomerate](Tech-Conglomerate)
 200
 201 ### Campaigns
 202 -   [Creating campaigns](Creating-campaigns)
 203
 204
 205 ## Misc
 206
 207 -   [Archive](Archive)
 208 -   [Gitlab Markdown Reference](https://gitlab.com/help/user/markdown.md) (for editing this wiki)