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== [[What is SS13]] ==
== [[What is SS13]] ==
Space station 13 is a 2d multiplayer game, made on the byond engine. At a glance it looks like crap, but give it a few rounds and you'll realize just how frustratingly fun it can be.
Space Station 13 is a 2D multiplayer game, made on the BYOND engine. At a glance it looks like crap, but give it a few rounds and you'll realize just how frustratingly fun it can be.


== I'm new, where do I learn how to play? ==
== I'm new, where do I learn how to play? ==
check the [[New Players]] and [[Starter guide]] pages
Check the [[New Players]] and [[Starter guide]] pages.
 
== What does this word mean? ==
Check the [[Terminology]], you might find it there. Otherwise ask [[Talk:Frequently Asked Questions|here]].


== I read all the tutorials but don't know how to... ==
== I read all the tutorials but don't know how to... ==
If it's something job specific you should check the [[Jobs]] page, if it's something about game modes (Traitor, wizard, cult), see the [[Game modes]] page, otherwise do a search on the wiki. If you're smart and have already done all of those before coming here, then just [[adminhelp]] it ingame. Simply click the on adminhelp where the verbs are listed or type it into the text box in the bottom, click it and write the question in there. Try to be polite, it doesn't hurt anyone. You can also ask on [[Community|IRC]]
If it's something job specific you should check the [[Jobs]] page, if it's something about game modes (Traitor, Wizard, Cult), see the [[Game modes]] page, otherwise do a search on the wiki.
 
If you're smart and have already done all of those before coming here, then just [[adminhelp]] (press F1 or just type 'adminhelp' and your message) it in-game. Simply click the on adminhelp where the verbs are listed or type it into the text box in the bottom, click it and write the question in there. Try to be polite, it doesn't hurt anyone. You can also ask on [[Community|IRC]].


== I grabbed someone, how do I drop them? ==
== I grabbed someone, how do I drop them? ==
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== I'm being attacked by another player. What do? ==
== I'm being attacked by another player. What do? ==
You are either the victim of a traitor/some other round related character, you've really pissed the person off, or you're being griefed for no reason. If you're not sure about why you're being attacked. [[Adminhelp]] it. This is done by pressing F1, or by clicking the [[Adminhelp|adminhelp]] verb, or by entering [[Adminhelp|adminhelp]] and then your message. To reply to the administrator that responds, click the underlined portion of the message, and enter your response. Action will be taken on the matter, and the admins will look into the situation.
You are either the victim of a traitor/some other round related character, you've really pissed the person off, or you're being griefed for no reason. If you're not sure about why you're being attacked. [[Adminhelp]] (press F1 or just type 'adminhelp' and your message) it. To reply to the administrator that responds, click the underlined portion of the message, and enter your response. Action will be taken on the matter, and the admins will look into the situation.


== How do I take an item from someone or give one to them? ==
== How do I take an item from someone or give one to them? ==
Stand next to them, click and drag their character onto yours and then click on one of their items to take it off or, if you have an item in your active hand, click on the slot where you wish to put the item.
Stand next to them, click and drag their character onto yours and then click on one of their items to take it off or, if you have an item in your active hand, click on the slot where you wish to put the item.
== My screen went black, what happened? ==
You may have fallen asleep or been knocked out. Also you may be dying. check the [[Starter guide#Heads up display|damage indicators]] on the right part of the screen to see what might be causing you to not see. Certain diseases also cause you to pass out, so also check the text box for information about that.


== How do I commit suicide? ==
== How do I commit suicide? ==
Type 'suicide', hit ok and then type 'succumb' when you're in critical condition. Remember that you cannot be cloned if you suicide. (Suicide is considered an action which says that you don't want to play this round. As such it is an [[Out of Character|OOC]] action.)
Type 'suicide' and hit enter. Remember that you cannot be cloned if you suicide! Suicide is considered an action which says that you don't want to play this round. As such it is an [[Out of Character|OOC]] action.


== How do I eat something? ==
== How do I eat something? ==
Hold some food in your active hand and click on yourself
Hold some food in your active hand and click on yourself.


== How do I buckle into a chair? ==
== How do I buckle/unbuckle on a chair? ==
Click and drag your character onto the chair
Click and drag your character onto the chair. To unbuckle, click on the chair you are buckled to with an empty hand.
 
== How do I unbuckle myself? ==
Click on the chair you are buckled to with an empty hand.
 
== This is my first round as captain, what do you suggest? ==
Take your spare ID, nuclear authentication disk and put it in your backpack. If you've done that, you've done half your job already. After this, walk around the station and command people.


== Why can't I play as some jobs? ==
== Why can't I play as some jobs? ==
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== I got chosen as a traitor, cultist, wizard, etc. and I know I'm not ready! HELP! ==
== I got chosen as a traitor, cultist, wizard, etc. and I know I'm not ready! HELP! ==
None of these require your immediate attention. Take it slowly, open the wiki, skim through the article about your assignment and proceed to do it as best as you can. If you need additional help, ask an admin for advice through the adminhelp command.
None of these require your immediate attention. Take it slowly, open the wiki, skim through the article about your assignment and proceed to do it as best as you can. If you need additional help, ask an admin for advice through adminhelp (press F1 or just type 'adminhelp' and your message).


== What does this word mean? ==
== Where can I go to get map files to host a server? ==
Check the [[Terminology]], you might find it there. Otherwise ask [[Talk:Frequently Asked Questions|here]]
See here [[Downloading the source code]] or click the 'Host a server' link on the left.


== Where can i go to get map files to host a server? ==
== I have another question, where do I ask? ==
You can adminhelp it (press F1 or just type 'adminhelp' and your message) in-game, or use the OOC-command in-game to talk to players, or ask on the forums, or ask in the IRC. You can also ask in the [[Talk:Frequently Asked Questions|discussion-part of this page]]. Don't worry about the formatting and stuff. Just click edit and write your question there.


See here [[Downloading the source code]] or click the 'Host a server' link on the left.


== I have another question, where do I ask? ==
[[Talk:Frequently Asked Questions|This]] is a good location. Don't worry about the formatting and stuff. Just click edit and write your question there. An alternative is using the adminhelp command in-game (to talk to admins), the ooc command in-game (to talk to players), asking on the forums, or asking in the IRC.
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