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==[[What is SS13]]?==
==Space Station 13 and how do I play it?==
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?==
=I was killed by someone who is griefing! What do I do?=
If you think you were killed unfair, or the person is griefing, you can always press F1 or go to the top right and select "Admin", there press a button called "adminhelp". You will need to state your problem clearly. Refrain from using Insults in adminhelps, as those can be punished for.
 
=What does this word mean?=
Check the [[Terminology]], you might find it there. Otherwise ask mentors or admins.
Check the [[Terminology]], you might find it there. Otherwise ask mentors or admins.


==I read all the tutorials but don't know how to...==
==Ingame Issues==
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.
 
=I have read my job's tutorial, but I still don't get how to...=
If you have trouble considering your job, you can check the [[Jobs]] page and see the wiki page of your job. If you still can't understand your purpose, you can always use mentorhelp '''(Click on Mentor tab in the top-right, afterwards click on "mentorhelp", state your question and if someone knows what the problem is, they will answer)'''.


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.
=Help I'm a antagonist, but I don't understand what I need to do!=
First what you need to do is go to [[Game Mode]] and see what you are. If you are a traitor, go to the Traitor game mode. If you are Changeling, go to Changeling game mode, etc. If you have found your game mode you simply click on the title and you'll be redirected to the adjacent antagonist page.


==I grabbed someone, how do I drop them?==
If you STILL can't understand, simply mentorhelp (Mentor tab in top right > "mentorhelp" > state issue)
Hit the 'stop pulling' command button (or press Delete). It appears when you are grabbing something and disappears when you aren't.


==How do I remove the backpack, utility belt, etc?==
=I grabbed someone, how do I drop them?=
You click on it and drag it to your empty hand.
Hit the 'stop pulling' command button which appears in the bottom right of you screen and has a big red X on it (or press Delete). It appears when you are grabbing something and disappears when you aren't.


==I'm being attacked by another player. What do?==
=How do I remove the backpack, utility belt, etc?=
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.
You hold click on it and drag it to your empty hand.


==How do I give an item to someone / pickpocket / dress someone up?==
=How do I give an item to someone / pickpocket / dress someone up?=
Stand next to them, click & drag their character onto yours, a list of their stuff appears, 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 the person, click & drag their character onto yours, a list of their stuff appears, 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.


==How do I commit suicide?==
=How do I commit suicide?=
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.
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?=
As with most items, pick up the food with an empty hand and then click on your character. Make sure you're on "Help Intent" otherwise you might end up smashing yourself with food.
As with most items, pick up the food with an empty hand and then click on your character. Make sure you're on "Help Intent" otherwise you might end up smashing yourself with food.
Also if you are wearing a mask (internals, gas mask, etc) you will have to remove it before you can eat.
Also if you are wearing a mask (internals, gas mask, etc) you will have to remove it before you can eat.


==How do I buckle/unbuckle on a chair?==
=How do I buckle/unbuckle on a chair?=
Click and drag your character onto the chair. To unbuckle, click on the chair you are buckled to with an empty hand.
Click and drag your character onto the chair. To unbuckle, click on the chair you are buckled to with an empty hand.
(A HUD icon of a chair has recently been added, so you can click on that icon to unbuckle as well)
(A HUD icon of a chair has recently been added, so you can click on that icon to unbuckle as well)


==Why can't I play as some jobs?==
==Roundstart/OOC/Out of Character==
 
=Why can't I play as some jobs?=
New players are forbidden from taking jobs which are vital to normal round progression until they've been on the server for long enough. This is to avoid an inexperienced player choosing to be the Captain or AI and messing up the round for everyone.
New players are forbidden from taking jobs which are vital to normal round progression until they've been on the server for long enough. This is to avoid an inexperienced player choosing to be the Captain or AI and messing up the round for everyone.


==I got chosen as a traitor, cultist, wizard, etc. and I know I'm not ready! HELP!==
=I have another question, where do I ask?=
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).
You can mentorhelp it (mentor tab top left > "mentorhelp" > state your issue) in-game, or use the LOOC-command in-game to talk to players (press L), or ask on the forums, or ask in the IRC. Don't worry about the formatting and stuff. Just click edit and write your question there.


==Where can I go to get map files to host a server?==
==BYOND and Server Hosting==
Sometimes you just can't figure out how to do certain stuff like server hosting, mapping. Here are your Q&As relating those.
 
=Where can I go to get map files to host a server?=
See here [[Downloading the source code]] or click the 'Host a server' link on the left.
See here [[Downloading the source code]] or click the 'Host a server' link on the left.


==I have another question, where do I ask?==
=Is BYOND/SS13 Ressources or Network intensive ? I can't seem to connect to the servers from Europe, with a recent computer.=
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. Don't worry about the formatting and stuff. Just click edit and write your question there.
When you first connect, you need to download the 30MB or so resource file from the server. This is the bulk of network activity and can take a while. Once downloaded, the game does not take much network to run. In terms of PC performance, byond itself is mostly just a front-end to the game with very little work being done on it, so you should be able to run SS13 on essentially any computer made in this millennium. It is however very resource intensive on the server side, generally requiring a full modern CPU core to itself. This is however only important if you wish to run your own server. See this thread for more help on the connecting issue: [https://tgstation13.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3678&p=90057#p90040 Unable to Connect]. Make a post if you aren't able to connect.


==Is BYOND/SS13 Ressources or Network intensive ? I can't seem to connect to the servers from Europe, with a recent computer.==
=I want to do my own Map but can't figure out how!=
When you first connect, you need to download the 30MB or so resource file from the server. This is the bulk of network activity and can take a while. Once downloaded, the game does not take much network to run. In terms of PC performance, byond itself is mostly just a front-end to the game with very little work being done on it, so you should be able to run SS13 on essentially any computer made in this millennium. It is however very resource intensive on the server side, generally requiring a full modern CPU core to itself. This is however only important if you wish to run your own server. See this thread for more help on the connecting issue: [https://tgstation13.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3678&p=90057#p90040 Unable to Connect]. Make a post if you aren't able to connect.
Mapping might be intensive for people, that never knew how to work with BYOND. But there is an answer to your prayers! Simply check out the [[Mapping|Guide to mapping]] Guide.
 
=I am an Artist and want to make sprites for this game, where do I do it?=
This might be obvious, but we don't use high resolution pictures aand use 32x32px. For more please check out the [[Spriting|Guide to spriting]] guide.


== My question isn't listed and I can't find the answer on the wiki! ==
== My question isn't listed and I can't find the answer on the wiki! ==