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Check the [[New Players]] and [[Starter guide]] pages.
Check the [[New Players]] and [[Starter guide]] pages.
==I was killed by someone who is griefing! What do I do?==
==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.
If you think you were killed unfairly, or the person is griefing, you can always press F1 or go to the top right and select "Admin", then 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?==
==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.
=Ingame Issues=
=Ingame Issues=
==I have read my job's tutorial, but I still don't get how to...==
==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 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; if someone knows what the problem is, they will answer)'''.
==Help I'm a antagonist, but I don't understand what I need to do!==
==Help - I'm an 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.
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 relevant antagonist page.


If you STILL can't understand, simply mentorhelp (Mentor tab in top right > "mentorhelp" > state issue)
If you STILL can't understand, simply mentorhelp (Mentor tab in top right > "mentorhelp" > state issue)
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==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 seatbelt has recently been added, so you can click on that icon to unbuckle as well)
=Roundstart/OOC/Out of Character=
=Roundstart/OOC/Out of Character=
== Why do people say "Ick Ock" when I type in OOC? ==
== Why do people say "Ick Ock" when I type in OOC? ==
You aren't allowed to say IC information in OOC, that's why its called ICK OCK (IC IN OOC). Please refrain from using that, as you can get banned by the [[Rules]]  
You aren't allowed to say IC information in OOC, that's why its called ICK OCK (IC IN OOC). Please refrain from using that, as you can get banned by the [[Rules]].
 
== Why can't I play as some jobs? ==
== 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.
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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.
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.
=BYOND and Server Hosting=
=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.
Sometimes you just can't figure out how to do certain stuff like server hosting, mapping. Here are your Q&As relating to those.
==Where can I go to get map files to host a server?==
==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 [[Downloading the source code]] or click the 'Host a server' link on the left.
==Is BYOND/SS13 Ressources or Network intensive ? I can't seem to connect to the servers from Europe, with a recent computer.==
==Is BYOND/SS13 Resource or Network intensive ? I can't seem to connect to the servers from Europe, with a recent computer.==
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.
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.
==I want to do my own Map but can't figure out how!==
==I want to do my own Map, but can't figure out how!==
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 [[Guide to mapping|Mapping]] Guide.
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 [[Guide to mapping|Mapping]] Guide.
==I am an Artist and want to make sprites for this game, where do I do it?==
==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 and use 32x32px. For more please check out the [[Guide to spriting|Spriting]] guide.
This might be obvious, but we don't use high resolution pictures and use 32x32px. For more please check out the [[Guide to spriting|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! ==
If you ever need a question answered, you can always click the Mentorhelp button in game (pictured below) or you can ask in the #mentor-public channel on our Discord. '''Make sure that when you ask questions in our Discord to not reveal <u>any</u> information about the ongoing round.'''
If you ever need a question answered, you can always click the Mentorhelp button in game (pictured below) or you can ask in the #mentor-public channel on our Discord. '''Make sure, when you ask questions in our Discord, to not reveal <u>any</u> information about the ongoing round.'''
[[File:Mentorhelp.png|left|645x645px]]
[[File:Mentorhelp.png|left|645x645px]]
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