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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 ### Game Mechanics
  28 - [Maps](Maps)
  29 - [Players](Players)
  30 - [Items](Items)
  31 - [Vehicles](Vehicles)
  32 - [Weapons](Weapons)
  33
  34 ### Game Modes (or Game Types)
  35 In Xonotic, game modes and game types mean the same thing -- different modes/types have different goals to achieve in a game.
  36
  37 The following modes are more popular ones:
  38
  39 -   [Capture the Flag](Capture-the-Flag)
  40 -   [Clan Arena](Clan-Arena)
  41 -   [Deathmatch](Deathmatch)
  42 -   [Duel](Duel)
  43 -   [Freeze Tag](Freeze-Tag)
  44 -   [Keepaway](Keepaway)
  45 -   [Key Hunt](Key-Hunt)
  46 -   [Race CTS](Race-CTS)
  47 -   [Team Deathmatch](Team-Deathmatch)
  48
  49 The following modes are available, although slightly less common than the above:
  50
  51 -   [Assault](Assault)
  52 -   [Domination](Domination)
  53 -   [Last Man Standing](Last-Man-Standing)
  54 -   [Nexball](Nexball)
  55 -   [Onslaught](Onslaught)
  56 -   [Race](Race)
  57 -   [Invasion](Invasion) (experimental)
  58 -   [Arena](Arena) (removed)
  59
  60 ### Standard Mutators
  61 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.
  62
  63 Gameplay mutators:
  64
  65 -   [Dodging](Dodging)
  66 -   [Touch Explode](Touch-Explode)
  67 -   [Cloaked](Cloaked)
  68 -   [Buffs](Buffs)
  69 -   [Midair](Midair)
  70 -   [Vampire](Vampire)
  71 -   [Blood Loss](Blood-Loss)
  72 -   [Low Gravity](Gravity)
  73
  74 Weapon/item mutators:
  75 -   [Grappling Hook](Grappling-Hook)
  76 -   [Jetpack](Jetpack)
  77 -   [Invincible Projectiles](Invincible-Projectiles)
  78 -   [New Toys](new-toys)
  79 -   [Rocket Flying](Rocket-Flying)
  80 -   [Piñata](Pinata)
  81 -   [Weapons Stay](Weapons-Stay)
  82
  83 Arena mutators:
  84 -   [Weapon Arena](Weapon-Arena)
  85 -   [InstaGib](InstaGib)
  86 -   [NIX](NIX)
  87
  88 Other mutators:
  89 -   [Nades](Nades)
  90 -   [Offhand blaster](Offhand-blaster)
  91 -   [Dynamic handicap](dynamic-handicap)
  92 -   [Relics](Relics) (experimental)
  93
  94 ### [Special Servers](Special-Servers)
  95
  96 ### [Mods](Mods)
  97
  98 ### Unofficial Web-based Server Lists
  99 -   [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
 100 -   [arena.sh/xo](https://arena.sh/xo/) - run by *nmc* on discord
 101 -   [xonotic.lifeisabug.com](https://xonotic.lifeisabug.com/) - run by *incognico* in discord
 102
 103 ### Misc
 104 -   [Autobuilds](Autobuilds)
 105 -   [Privacy and Security](privacy-and-security)
 106 -   [Handicap](handicap)
 107 -   [Camera for demos explained](Demo-Camera)
 108 -   [Capturing video clips and using the demo camera](Democapture)
 109 -   [Xonotic Bot Orchestra](Xonotic-Bot-Orchestra)
 110 -   [Impulse map](impulse-map)
 111 -   [Console Tips & Tricks](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=2987) - introduction to console scripting (cvars, aliases, hooks, conditions, RPN)
 112 -   [Hardware Requirements](Hardware-Requirements)
 113
 114
 115 ## Server Administration
 116 ### Tutorials
 117 -   [Local test server on GNU/Linux](local-test-server-on-gnu-linux)
 118
 119 ### Configuration
 120 -   [Basic server configuration](basic-server-configuration)
 121 -   [Custom server votes](custom-server-votes)
 122 -   [Custom user directory](custom-user-directory)
 123 -   [The `info` command](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7474&pid=81277#pid81277)
 124 -   [Random start weapons](Random-start-weapons)
 125 -   [Automatic map downloads](Automatic-map-downloads)
 126 -   [Event logging](Event-logging)
 127 -   [Score logging](Score-logging)
 128
 129 ### Troubleshooting
 130 -   [Performance](https://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=7374&pid=80938#pid80938)
 131
 132 ### External Tools
 133 -   [Xonotic Map Manager](https://github.com/z/xonotic-map-manager)
 134 -   [Xonotic Server Management Suite](https://github.com/z/xonotic-server-management-suite)
 135
 136 ## Development
 137
 138 -   [Repository Access](Repository_Access) (how to compile from git) (see also [Git repo structure](Git))
 139 -   [Licensing / Legal](Legal)
 140
 141 ### Programming
 142 -   [Introduction to QuakeC](Introduction-to-QuakeC)
 143 -   [DarkPlaces Wiki](DarkPlaces-Index)
 144 -   [Writing your first mutator](writing-your-first-mutator)
 145 -   [Tips for new developers](Programming-Tips)
 146
 147 ### [Translating](Translating)
 148 -   [Translation website](https://www.transifex.com/team-xonotic/xonotic/dashboard/)
 149 -   [Translation guidelines](Translation-guidelines)
 150      -   [List of translation placeholders](List-of-translation-placeholders)
 151      -   [List of color codes](List-of-color-codes)
 152      -   [List of translation prefixes](List-of-translation-prefixes)
 153 -   [How to test your translations](Test-your-translations)
 154
 155 ### [Modeling](Modeling)
 156 -   [Textures know-how](Textures)
 157 -   [Normal Maps know-how](Normal-Maps)
 158 -   [.framegroups](framegroups) file (allow self playing animations) know-how
 159 -   [.sounds](Voices-and-sounds) file (player model sounds) know-how
 160 -   [How to compile dpm models](dpmodel)
 161 -   [How to make weapons](Weaponsystem)
 162 -   How to get an animated mesh from [Blender to DPM](Blender-to-DPM)
 163 -   [Inter-Quake Model (IQM) Format](http://sauerbraten.org/iqm/)
 164 -   [Player Model Spec](Player-Model-Spec)
 165 -   [Blender to IQM](Blender-to-IQM)
 166
 167 ### Texturing
 168 -   [Tutorial](https://web.archive.org/web/20140328060504/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorials)
 169 -   [Recovering detailed normals from photo textures](https://web.archive.org/web/20140730154028/http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorial&name=normalmap)
 170 -   [Hard Surface Texture Painting](http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=373024)
 171 -   Some [tips](http://forums.xonotic.org/showthread.php?tid=63&pid=445#pid445) by *FruitieX*
 172 -   [Q3A Shader Manual](http://toolz.nexuizninjaz.com/shader/)
 173
 174 ### [Mapping](Mapping)
 175 -   [Creating Maps](Creating-Maps)
 176 -   [Mapper resources](Mapper-resources)
 177
 178 ### Arts & Media
 179 -   [Artistic Style](Artistic-Style)
 180 -   [Xonotic Logo](Logo)
 181 -   [Weapons Makeover](Weapons-Makeover)
 182 -   [Music](Music)
 183     -   [Music contributions](Music-contributions)
 184 -   [Sound FX](Sound-FX)
 185     -   [Sound FX contributions](Sound-FX-contributions)
 186 -   Story Themes
 187     -   [Close to home](Close-to-home)
 188     -   [Tech Conglomerate](Tech-Conglomerate)
 189
 190 ### Campaigns
 191 -   [Creating campaigns](Creating-campaigns)
 192
 193
 194 ## Misc
 195
 196 -   [Archive](Archive)
 197 -   [Gitlab Markdown Reference](https://gitlab.com/help/user/markdown.md) (for editing this wiki)