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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
 109 ### Misc
 110 -   [Autobuilds](Autobuilds)
 111 -   [Privacy and Security](privacy-and-security)
 112 -   [Handicap](handicap)
 113 -   [Camera for demos explained](Demo-Camera)
 114 -   [Capturing video clips and using the demo camera](Democapture)
 115 -   [Xonotic Bot Orchestra](Xonotic-Bot-Orchestra)
 116 -   [Impulse map](impulse-map)
 117 -   [Console Tips & Tricks](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=2987) - introduction to console scripting (cvars, aliases, hooks, conditions, RPN)
 118 -   [Hardware Requirements](Hardware-Requirements)
 119
 120
 121 ## Server Administration
 122 ### Tutorials
 123 -   [Local test server on GNU/Linux](local-test-server-on-gnu-linux)
 124
 125 ### Configuration
 126 -   [Basic server configuration](basic-server-configuration)
 127 -   [Custom server votes](custom-server-votes)
 128 -   [Custom user directory](custom-user-directory)
 129 -   [The `info` command](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7474&pid=81277#pid81277)
 130 -   [Random start weapons](Random-start-weapons)
 131 -   [Automatic map downloads](Automatic-map-downloads)
 132 -   [Event logging](Event-logging)
 133 -   [Score logging](Score-logging)
 134
 135 ### Troubleshooting
 136 -   [Performance](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7374&pid=80938#pid80938)
 137
 138 ### External Tools
 139 -   [Xonotic Map Manager](https://github.com/z/xonotic-map-manager)
 140 -   [Xonotic Server Management Suite](https://github.com/z/xonotic-server-management-suite)
 141
 142 ## Development
 143
 144 -   [Repository Access](Repository_Access) (how to compile from git) (see also [Git repo structure](Git))
 145 -   [Licensing / Legal](Legal)
 146
 147 ### Programming
 148 -   [Introduction to QuakeC](Introduction-to-QuakeC)
 149 -   [DarkPlaces Wiki](DarkPlaces-Index)
 150 -   [Writing your first mutator](writing-your-first-mutator)
 151 -   [Tips for new developers](Programming-Tips)
 152
 153 ### [Translating](Translating)
 154 -   [Translation website](https://www.transifex.com/team-xonotic/xonotic/dashboard/)
 155 -   [Translation guidelines](Translation-guidelines)
 156      -   [List of translation placeholders](List-of-translation-placeholders)
 157      -   [List of color codes](List-of-color-codes)
 158      -   [List of translation prefixes](List-of-translation-prefixes)
 159 -   [How to test your translations](Test-your-translations)
 160
 161 ### [Modeling](Modeling)
 162 -   [Textures know-how](Textures)
 163 -   [Normal Maps know-how](Normal-Maps)
 164 -   [.framegroups](framegroups) file (allow self playing animations) know-how
 165 -   [.sounds](Voices-and-sounds) file (player model sounds) know-how
 166 -   [How to compile dpm models](dpmodel)
 167 -   [How to make weapons](Weaponsystem)
 168 -   How to get an animated mesh from [Blender to DPM](Blender-to-DPM)
 169 -   [Inter-Quake Model (IQM) Format](http://sauerbraten.org/iqm/)
 170 -   [Player Model Spec](Player-Model-Spec)
 171 -   [Blender to IQM](Blender-to-IQM)
 172
 173 ### Texturing
 174 -   [Tutorial](https://web.archive.org/web/20140328060504/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorials)
 175 -   [Recovering detailed normals from photo textures](https://web.archive.org/web/20140730154028/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorial&name=normalmap)
 176 -   [Hard Surface Texture Painting](http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=373024)
 177 -   Some [tips](http://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=63&pid=445#pid445) by *FruitieX*
 178 -   [Q3A Shader Manual](http://toolz.nexuizninjaz.com/shader/)
 179
 180 ### [Mapping](Mapping)
 181 -   [Creating Maps](Creating-Maps)
 182 -   [Mapper resources](Mapper-resources)
 183
 184 ### Arts & Media
 185 -   [Artistic Style](Artistic-Style)
 186 -   [Xonotic Logo](Logo)
 187 -   [Music](Music)
 188     -   [Music contributions](Music-contributions)
 189 -   [Sound FX](Sound-FX)
 190     -   [Sound FX contributions](Sound-FX-contributions)
 191 -   Story Themes
 192     -   [Close to home](Close-to-home)
 193     -   [Tech Conglomerate](Tech-Conglomerate)
 194
 195 ### Campaigns
 196 -   [Creating campaigns](Creating-campaigns)
 197
 198
 199 ## Misc
 200
 201 -   [Archive](Archive)
 202 -   [Gitlab Markdown Reference](https://gitlab.com/help/user/markdown.md) (for editing this wiki)