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== Commands == | == Commands == | ||
− | + | The game lobby allows the game experience to be customized by typing commands into the chat input line. Some useful commands: | |
− | *!map <mapname> | + | *<kbd>!help</kbd> gives a list of all commands. |
− | + | *<kbd>!map <mapname></kbd> sets specific map. Entering <kbd>!map</kbd> without <kbd><mapname></kbd> starts a poll with four maps relevant to the game mode you have set currently. | |
− | *!endvote | + | *<kbd>!spec <playername></kbd> will move the specified player to <samp>Spectators</samp>. Without <kbd><playername></kbd>, it is equivalent to <kbd>!specafk</kbd> and moves all <abbr title="away from keyboard">AFK</abbr> (marked with a "<samp>z<sup>z<sup>z</sup></sup></samp>" icon) players to <samp>Spectators</samp>. |
− | + | *<kbd>!endvote</kbd> ends the current poll. | |
− | + | *<kbd>!type <gametype></kbd> changes the room type. The game type can be FFA, Teams, Coop, Custom or 1v1. | |
− | *!title | + | *<kbd>!resetoptions</kbd> resets custom options. |
− | + | *<kbd>!title <newtitle></kbd> changes the room title. | |
− | *!start | + | *<kbd>!kick <playername></kbd> removes a player from the room and starts a penalty timer. Use only as last resort to remove disruptive players. Consider using <kbd>!spec <playername></kbd> instead if you just don't want the player to participate in the next game. |
− | + | *<kbd>!start</kbd> or <kbd>!poll start</kbd> starts a game. <kbd>!poll start</kbd> will start a poll asking players to vote when they are ready to start a game. | |
− | + | *<kbd>!y</kbd> or <kbd>!n</kbd> is how you vote in a poll. Of course, it's usually easier to just click the green check mark or red X button instead. | |
− | + | *<kbd>!maxplayers <number></kbd> changes the maximum number players for the room. Spectators are not counted. | |
− | + | *<kbd>!force</kbd> force-starts a game before the regular set-up time expires at the beginning of the game. | |
− | + | *<kbd>!exit</kbd> exits the game in progress. | |
− | *!predict | + | *<kbd>!balance</kbd> attempts to balance players in two teams by skill. You can also <kbd>!balance <numberofteamsyouwant></kbd>. |
− | + | *<kbd>!predict</kbd> gives a calculated victory chance prediction for the current teams. | |
− | + | *<kbd>!password <password></kbd> sets password for the room. To remove the password, enter <kbd>!password</kbd> without a value. | |
+ | *<kbd>!notify</kbd> plays a ring sound when game ends. | ||
− | == | + | ==Playing with Friends == |
− | + | For a Skirmish match, go to <samp>Multiplayer</samp>, <samp>Custom Game</samp>, <samp>Host Game</samp>, set a password, select <samp>Game Type: Custom</samp>. | |
− | + | For Campaign co-op on Steam: Go to Steam friends list, click your friend and press <samp>Invite to Lobby</samp>, then select a planet on the campaign screen and press <samp>Start</samp>. | |
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− | + | == Propose Battle == | |
+ | You can use the "propose battle" command to propose a battle with certain characteristics. It will be hosted and populated once a number of players have accepted to join. The command will show a link that has to be clicked by other players to accept the proposal. By default, the game will be hosted with a password, but you can use <kbd>!password</kbd> to make the game public. | ||
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+ | *<kbd>!proposebattle <parameters></kbd> can be followed by the parameters minelo, maxelo, minsize and maxsize. For example, "<kbd>!proposebattle maxelo=1600 minsize=6 maxsize=6</kbd>" would propose a six-player game for players with rating (maximum of teams and <abbr title="matchmaker">MM</abbr>) below 1600. | ||
+ | *<kbd>!endproposal</kbd> stops a proposal and prevents people from joining a hosted game if they have the link. | ||
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+ | Proposal links do not work until the proposer looks at the lobby (due to command buffering while the proposer is playing). | ||
== Advanced Options == | == Advanced Options == | ||
− | + | {{See|Battle Options}} | |
− | + | On the left of the current map preview, there is a button called "Options." Here, you will be able to change the game settings in many ways. For example, set a metal multiplier or allow players to spawn anywhere on the map. | |
− | Here you will be able to change the game settings in many ways. For example set a metal multiplier | ||
== Disabling Units == | == Disabling Units == | ||
+ | In <samp>Options</samp>, open the tab named "Start". In the empty box to the right of <samp>Disable units</samp> enter the name of a particular unit from the [[List of All Units]]. Separate multiple entries with the plus (<kbd>+</kbd>) symbol. | ||
− | + | == Playing Unsupported Maps == | |
− | + | The game's website has a [https://zero-k.info/Maps listing of all maps]. If you are trying to play a certain map and the lobby isn't changing to that map, you have probably selected an unsupported map. To set it, you need a private/passworded lobby. Enter <kbd>!password <passwordvalue></kbd> to make it private. The value can be anything, even just one letter. Now go to the website and click on <samp>PLAY ON THIS MAP</samp>, or type the command <kbd>!map <mapname></kbd> (substitute "<mapname>" with the actual name of the map). You can now remove the password by entering <kbd>!password</kbd> without a <kbd><passwordvalue></kbd>. | |
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Latest revision as of 19:09, 20 December 2022
Contents
Commands[edit]
The game lobby allows the game experience to be customized by typing commands into the chat input line. Some useful commands:
- !help gives a list of all commands.
- !map <mapname> sets specific map. Entering !map without <mapname> starts a poll with four maps relevant to the game mode you have set currently.
- !spec <playername> will move the specified player to Spectators. Without <playername>, it is equivalent to !specafk and moves all AFK (marked with a "zzz" icon) players to Spectators.
- !endvote ends the current poll.
- !type <gametype> changes the room type. The game type can be FFA, Teams, Coop, Custom or 1v1.
- !resetoptions resets custom options.
- !title <newtitle> changes the room title.
- !kick <playername> removes a player from the room and starts a penalty timer. Use only as last resort to remove disruptive players. Consider using !spec <playername> instead if you just don't want the player to participate in the next game.
- !start or !poll start starts a game. !poll start will start a poll asking players to vote when they are ready to start a game.
- !y or !n is how you vote in a poll. Of course, it's usually easier to just click the green check mark or red X button instead.
- !maxplayers <number> changes the maximum number players for the room. Spectators are not counted.
- !force force-starts a game before the regular set-up time expires at the beginning of the game.
- !exit exits the game in progress.
- !balance attempts to balance players in two teams by skill. You can also !balance <numberofteamsyouwant>.
- !predict gives a calculated victory chance prediction for the current teams.
- !password <password> sets password for the room. To remove the password, enter !password without a value.
- !notify plays a ring sound when game ends.
Playing with Friends[edit]
For a Skirmish match, go to Multiplayer, Custom Game, Host Game, set a password, select Game Type: Custom.
For Campaign co-op on Steam: Go to Steam friends list, click your friend and press Invite to Lobby, then select a planet on the campaign screen and press Start.
Propose Battle[edit]
You can use the "propose battle" command to propose a battle with certain characteristics. It will be hosted and populated once a number of players have accepted to join. The command will show a link that has to be clicked by other players to accept the proposal. By default, the game will be hosted with a password, but you can use !password to make the game public.
- !proposebattle <parameters> can be followed by the parameters minelo, maxelo, minsize and maxsize. For example, "!proposebattle maxelo=1600 minsize=6 maxsize=6" would propose a six-player game for players with rating (maximum of teams and MM) below 1600.
- !endproposal stops a proposal and prevents people from joining a hosted game if they have the link.
Proposal links do not work until the proposer looks at the lobby (due to command buffering while the proposer is playing).
Advanced Options[edit]
- Further information: Battle Options
On the left of the current map preview, there is a button called "Options." Here, you will be able to change the game settings in many ways. For example, set a metal multiplier or allow players to spawn anywhere on the map.
Disabling Units[edit]
In Options, open the tab named "Start". In the empty box to the right of Disable units enter the name of a particular unit from the List of All Units. Separate multiple entries with the plus (+) symbol.
Playing Unsupported Maps[edit]
The game's website has a listing of all maps. If you are trying to play a certain map and the lobby isn't changing to that map, you have probably selected an unsupported map. To set it, you need a private/passworded lobby. Enter !password <passwordvalue> to make it private. The value can be anything, even just one letter. Now go to the website and click on PLAY ON THIS MAP, or type the command !map <mapname> (substitute "<mapname>" with the actual name of the map). You can now remove the password by entering !password without a <passwordvalue>.