User:Qbopper - Revision history

imported>Qbopper: Replaced content with "the rework was already moved to the Starter guide"

2018-01-08T16:27:02Z

Replaced content with "the rework was already moved to the Starter guide"

imported>Gamersauce404: re-fixed breath mask link

2018-01-08T10:09:59Z

re-fixed breath mask link

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	If you hear the telltale sound of air being sucked out of a room or see a hole in the station, something's gone wrong and caused a breach. It's wise to avoid being exposed to the vacuum of space for too long, but if you need to pass by, you can put '''internals''' on.		If you hear the telltale sound of air being sucked out of a room or see a hole in the station, something's gone wrong and caused a breach. It's wise to avoid being exposed to the vacuum of space for too long, but if you need to pass by, you can put '''internals''' on.

	When you spawn, inside your backpack is an emergency kit with a [[Emergency Oxygen Tank\|small tank of O2]], a [[Breath Mask~~\|Breath_mask~~]], and an [[Epipen\|epipen]] to stabilize someone who's in crit.		When you spawn, inside your backpack is an emergency kit with a [[Emergency Oxygen Tank\|small tank of O2]], a [[Breath_mask\|Breath Mask]], and an [[Epipen\|epipen]] to stabilize someone who's in crit.

	; Step 1 : Using an empty hand, click on your backpack, then click + drag the box inside to your character's sprite. This will open the box.		; Step 1 : Using an empty hand, click on your backpack, then click + drag the box inside to your character's sprite. This will open the box.

imported>Gamersauce404: fixed breath mask link

2018-01-08T10:08:38Z

fixed breath mask link

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	If you hear the telltale sound of air being sucked out of a room or see a hole in the station, something's gone wrong and caused a breach. It's wise to avoid being exposed to the vacuum of space for too long, but if you need to pass by, you can put '''internals''' on.		If you hear the telltale sound of air being sucked out of a room or see a hole in the station, something's gone wrong and caused a breach. It's wise to avoid being exposed to the vacuum of space for too long, but if you need to pass by, you can put '''internals''' on.

	When you spawn, inside your backpack is an emergency kit with a [[Emergency Oxygen Tank\|small tank of O2]], a [[Breath Mask\|~~breath mask~~]], and an [[Epipen\|epipen]] to stabilize someone who's in crit.		When you spawn, inside your backpack is an emergency kit with a [[Emergency Oxygen Tank\|small tank of O2]], a [[Breath Mask\|Breath_mask]], and an [[Epipen\|epipen]] to stabilize someone who's in crit.

	; Step 1 : Using an empty hand, click on your backpack, then click + drag the box inside to your character's sprite. This will open the box.		; Step 1 : Using an empty hand, click on your backpack, then click + drag the box inside to your character's sprite. This will open the box.

imported>Qbopper: todo update

2017-08-31T03:03:14Z

todo update

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	*make a new controls page that lists all the shit you can do with controls since if I put that all in this guide it would be too long		*make a new controls page that lists all the shit you can do with controls since if I put that all in this guide it would be too long
	*if there's any references to the chat wheel take them out since that got removed		*if there's any references to the chat wheel take them out since that got removed
			*p sure bagil isnt on the hub anymore, fix that
			*make sure I didn't accidentally revert any other good changes

imported>Qbopper: sorry but a lot of these changes weren't really great, reverted but I kept some good stuff like the hotkey image

2017-08-31T03:02:04Z

sorry but a lot of these changes weren't really great, reverted but I kept some good stuff like the hotkey image

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imported>Kosmos at 12:17, 29 August 2017

2017-08-29T12:17:06Z

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	:#step2		:#step2
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			<div style="text-align: center;">{{#tag:tab\|
			If you want a little more laid back style to your jobs, don't like being pestered to do some actual work, you could pick one of the service jobs.<br>Or if you prefer more action and also like to learn more how the basic mechanics of the game work, while also being a vital part of the functioning station, the Station Engineer or Medical Doctor are good picks.
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imported>Kosmos: /* Before Playing */

2017-08-29T03:44:20Z

Before Playing

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	It's important to [[Rules\|read the rules]] before connecting for the first time. There's a lot on the page, but for now you only need to concern yourself with the '''Main Rules'''. Some common new player mistakes to avoid include:		It's important to [[Rules\|read the rules]] before connecting for the first time. There's a lot on the page, but for now you only need to concern yourself with the '''Main Rules'''. Some common new player mistakes to avoid include:

	* Attacking other crewmembers without any reason is only okay if you're an antagonist, and you will ne notified when you're chosen to be one.		* Attacking other crewmembers without any reason. This is only okay if you're an antagonist, and you will ne notified when you're chosen to be one.
	* Asking questions in OOC that are directly related to what's happening in the round. For example, "Why did I just get killed by the clown?" (it's okay to discuss this after the round is over). These questions are alright if asked in adminhelps however (press F1).		* Asking questions in OOC (out-of-character) chat that are directly related to what's happening in the round. For example, "Why did I just get killed by the clown?" (it's okay to discuss this after the round is over). These questions are alright if asked in adminhelps however (press F1).
	* Not following the name format - though there are exceptions. Players are asked to use a "Firstname Lastname" -format when creating a character.		* Not following the name format - though there are exceptions. Players are asked to use a "Firstname Lastname" -format when creating a character.

imported>Kosmos: more minor tweaks

2017-08-28T19:29:11Z

more minor tweaks

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imported>Kosmos at 18:17, 28 August 2017

2017-08-28T18:17:03Z

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	== Interface 101 ==		== Interface 101 ==


			[[File:HUD_no_labels.png\|thumb\|500px\|The in game HUD]]

	{{Speech		{{Speech
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	The biggest barrier to entry in Space Station 13 is the controls. The UI is, at a glance, complex, and the controls are unintuitive. Thankfully, once it clicks, you'll never have an issue with it again. '''Don't let it overwhelm you - after a round or two of practice, you should be fine.'''		The biggest barrier to entry in Space Station 13 is the controls. The UI is, at a glance, complex, and the controls are unintuitive. Thankfully, once it clicks, you'll never have an issue with it again. '''Don't let it overwhelm you - after a round or two of practice, you should be fine.'''

	Although your control scheme was changed to '''Hotkeys''' in the Game Preferences menu, it may not have applied itself - if there is a large red bar going accross the bottom of the screen, click somewhere on the game window and press '''Tab'''. This is the manual toggle for hotkey mode - if the bar changes to white, you're good to go.

	The top right of the screen contains the action tabs mentioned previously, and the bottom right is the text log. This is where you can see what people are saying, what's happening around you, and chat such as OOC or adminhelps. The bar along the bottom of the screen is the input bar, but since we're on Hotkeys mode we won't need to use it. There's quite a few HUD elements on the main screen, so let's break them down into sections. '''Don't worry if you can't memorize what everything does at once''' - you can always come back to this guide.		The top right of the screen contains the action tabs mentioned previously, and the bottom right is the text log. This is where you can see what people are saying, what's happening around you, and chat such as OOC or adminhelps. The bar along the bottom of the screen is the input bar, but since we're on Hotkeys mode we won't need to use it. There's quite a few HUD elements on the main screen, so let's break them down into sections. '''Don't worry if you can't memorize what everything does at once''' - you can always come back to this guide.

	~~[[File:HUD_no_labels.png\|left\|thumb\|500px\|The in game HUD]]~~

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	There might seem like quite a few controls, but don't worry - you'll only be using a few the majority of the time. There's a lot of edge cases in SS13, due to the sheer nature of features and content available. You can check [[Controls\|this page]] for a list of every keybinding.		[[File:Hotkeys.png\|thumb\|500px\|Keybindings for the hotkey mode]]

			There might seem like quite a few controls, but don't worry - you'll only be using a few the majority of the time. There's a lot of edge cases in SS13, due to the sheer nature of features and content available. You can check [[Controls\|this page]] for a list of every keybinding. Although your control scheme was changed to '''Hotkeys''' in the Game Preferences menu, it may not have applied itself - if there is a large red bar going across the bottom of the screen, click somewhere on the game window and press '''Tab'''. This is the manual toggle for hotkey mode - if the bar changes to white, you're good to go.

	* Use '''WASD''' to move.		* Use '''WASD''' to move.
	* Press '''T''' to talk.		* Press '''T''' to talk.
	** If you add a semicolon before anything else, you'll transmit your message to the general chat radio.		** If you add a semicolon before anything else, you'll transmit your message to the general chat radio.
	** You can speak on department specific radio channels - the format is the same for each, just with a different letter. To speak on the medical channel, for example, type ''':m''' before your message. (You can also use '''.m''' or '''#m''')		** You can speak on department specific radio channels - the format is the same for each, just with a different letter. To speak on the medical channel, for example, type '''.m''' before your message. (You can also use ''':m''' or '''#m''')
	* Press '''O''' for OOC chat.		* Press '''O''' for OOC chat.
	** Be careful not to mix the two chat buttons up - your cry for help might end up going in OOC, where anyone can see it at any time.		** Be careful not to mix the two chat buttons up - your cry for help might end up going in OOC, where anyone can see it at any time.
	* Press '''M''' to write an emote.		* Press '''M''' to write an emote.
	** This is for nonverbal actions - for example, writing "sighs." in the text box would show as "'''[Character Name]''' sighs."		** This is for nonverbal actions - for example, writing "sighs." in the text box would show as "''[Character Name]'' sighs."
	* '''Click''' on objects in the game world to interact with them. For most, you'll need to be next to or ontop of the object.		* '''Click''' on objects in the game world to interact with them. For most, you'll need to be next to or ontop of the object.
	** This is used for things such as interacting with computer terminals, picking up items, using an item on something, or attacking someone.		** This is used for things such as interacting with computer terminals, picking up items, using an item on something, or attacking someone.
	* '''Right click''' on something to open the context menu.		* '''Right-click''' on something to open the context menu.
	** This is slow and clunky, and you can usually perform most actions with hotkeys. There are a few examples of actions that can only be done with a right click, but they're far and few between.		** This is slow and clunky, and you can usually perform most actions with hotkeys. There are a few examples of actions that can only be done with a right-click, but they're far and few between.
	* Hold '''Control and click''' on something to drag it.		* Hold '''Control and click''' on something to drag it.
	** This won't work if the item in question is fixed in place. You can use this to drag almost anything otherwise.		** This won't work if the item in question is fixed in place. You can use this to drag almost anything otherwise.
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	** Your selected hand is the one that will pick up an object (if empty) or use the object in that hand (if holding something). You can tell which is selected by the small box around one of your hands.		** Your selected hand is the one that will pick up an object (if empty) or use the object in that hand (if holding something). You can tell which is selected by the small box around one of your hands.
	* '''Clickdragging''' is used for a couple of specific actions.		* '''Clickdragging''' is used for a couple of specific actions.
	** For example, to climb onto a table, ~~click~~ and ~~hold on yourself, drag~~ to the table~~, and release the mouse button~~.		** For example, to climb onto a table, drag and drop your character to the table.
	** To put things on/take things off of someone, ~~click~~ and ~~hold on~~ their ~~sprite, drag to~~ yourself~~, and release the mouse button~~.(To put things on, you'll need to have the item in your selected hand.)		** To put things on/take things off of someone, drag and drop their character onto yourself. (To put things on them, you'll need to have the item in your selected hand.)
	** You can open a container without holding it in your hand by clickdragging it ~~to yourself to~~ yourself. This also works for storage items you're wearing, which is useful if your hands are full.		** You can open a container without holding it in your hand by clickdragging it onto yourself. This also works for storage items you're wearing, which is useful if your hands are full.
	** You can also buckle yourself/other people to chairs using this. It can be tricky, as you have to be on top of the chair, and your mouse has to be on top of the chair's exposed sprite.		** You can also buckle yourself/other people to chairs using this. It can be tricky, as you have to be on top of the chair, and your mouse has to be on top of the chair's exposed sprite.

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	\|name=Tuterr, the Private Eye		\|name=Tuterr, the Private Eye
	\|text=You know, as much as I like to rib the fresh meat, it doesn't really matter if something happens to them - Nanotrasen thinks death is a waste of money, they'll just get cloned or something. What? Oh, shit, I gotta go. click You, uh, didn't hear that, ~~right~~ kid?		\|text=You know, as much as I like to rib the fresh meat, it doesn't really matter if something happens to them - Nanotrasen thinks death is a waste of money, they'll just get cloned or something. What? Oh, shit, I gotta go. click You, uh, didn't hear that - right, kid?
	\|image=[[File:Generic detective.png\|64px\|right]]		\|image=[[File:Generic detective.png\|64px\|right]]
	}}		}}

imported>Kosmos: gonna try and take this forward a bit

2017-08-28T15:30:50Z

gonna try and take this forward a bit

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	It's important to [[Rules\|read the rules]] before connecting for the first time. There's a lot on the page, but for now you only need to concern yourself with the '''Main Rules'''. Some common new player mistakes to avoid include:		It's important to [[Rules\|read the rules]] before connecting for the first time. There's a lot on the page, but for now you only need to concern yourself with the '''Main Rules'''. Some common new player mistakes to avoid include:

	* Asking questions in OOC that are directly related to what's happening in the round. For example, "Why did I just get killed by the clown?". (It's okay to discuss ~~a previous~~ round ~~in OOC~~.) These questions are alright if asked in adminhelps, however (press F1).		* Attacking other crewmembers without any reason is only okay if you're an antagonist, and you will ne notified when you're chosen to be one.
	* Not following the name format - though there are exceptions~~, players~~ are asked to use a Firstname Lastname format when creating a character.		* Asking questions in OOC that are directly related to what's happening in the round. For example, "Why did I just get killed by the clown?" (it's okay to discuss this after the round is over). These questions are alright if asked in adminhelps however (press F1).
			* Not following the name format - though there are exceptions. Players are asked to use a "Firstname Lastname" -format when creating a character.

	The admin team generally tries to give players benefit of the doubt, so it's okay to mess up. As long as you're polite and willing to learn from your mistakes, you won't be in trouble. You can press F1/the adminhelp button at any time to send a message directly to the admin team if you have any questions.		The admin team generally tries to give players benefit of the doubt, so it's okay to mess up. As long as you're polite and willing to learn from your mistakes, you won't be in trouble. You can press F1/the adminhelp button at any time to send a message directly to the admin team if you have any questions.
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	<div style="text-align: center;">{{#tag:tab\|The difference between Sybil and Bagil is often joked about, but comes largely down to player preference. Bagil is on the "hub", the public facing front of BYOND games. This usually results in a higher population count than Sybil, which is only able to be connected to via the IP. Each server has its own regular players, but you can connect to either server and play the same game.\|dropdown=true\|collapsed=true\|name=Server Differences}}</div>		<div style="text-align: center;">{{#tag:tab\|The difference between Sybil and Bagil is often joked about, but comes largely down to player preference. Bagil is on the "hub", the public facing front of BYOND games. This usually results in a higher population count than Sybil, which is only able to be connected to via the IP. Each server has its own regular players, but you can connect to either server and play the same game.\|dropdown=true\|collapsed=true\|name=Server #1 and #2 Differences}}</div>


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	After that, press '''Done''', then, '''Save Setup'''. Then click on '''Game Preferences''' at the top of the character creation screen. The menu will change and have a big list of options.		After that, press '''Done''', then, '''Save Setup'''. Then click on '''Game Preferences''' at the top of the character creation screen. The menu will change and have a big list of options.

	Make sure all of the Special Role Settings are set to '''No'''. (These control optional settings, like choosing if you'd like to roll for a traitor role - they assume you know how to play the game and are important to the round, so we want them off for now.) '''More importantly, change the Keybindings option to "Hotkeys"'''. This guide will assume you're using this control scheme, as it provides quicker functions for actions than the default controls. Most of the options here are relatively self explanatory or irrelevant, so once you're done, click '''Save Setup''' one last time.		Make sure all of the Special Role Settings are set to '''No''' (These control optional settings, like choosing if you'd like to roll for a traitor role - they assume you know how to play the game and are important to the round, so we want them off for now.) '''More importantly, change the Keybindings option to "Hotkeys"'''. This guide will assume you're using this control scheme, as it provides quicker functions for actions than the default controls. Most of the options here are relatively self explanatory or irrelevant, so once you're done, click '''Save Setup''' one last time.

	== Joining the Game ==		== Joining the Game ==
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	Now that you've created your character, you're ready to join the game. (You may want to continue to read the guide before jumping in.)		Now that you've created your character, you're ready to join the game. (You may want to continue to read the guide before jumping in.)

	/tg/station has multiple maps that the server will occasionally change to. The "standard" station layout is [[BoxStation\|Box Station]], but the game can also take place on [[MetaStation\|Meta Station]], [[PubbyStation\|Pubby Station]], [[DeltaStation\|Delta Station]], or [[OmegaStation\|Omega Station]]. You can visit the individual wiki pages to see the layout of a specific map.

	There's two possible menus here - the lobby screen will either display a list that has '''Join Game!''' or a '''Ready'''/'''Not Ready''' toggle.		There's two possible menus here - the lobby screen will either display a list that has '''Join Game!''' or a '''Ready'''/'''Not Ready''' toggle.
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	Now that we've gone over the interface and some more important game concepts, let's jump into the game. If you join a game in progress, you'll spawn on the [[Arrivals\|arrival shuttle]]. (You'll start buckled onto a chair as the shuttle docks with the station - press the '''Resist''' button on the HUD or the picture of the chair to unbuckle yourself). Otherwise, you'll be spawned in a random, public area of the station.		Now that we've gone over the interface and some more important game concepts, let's jump into the game. If you join a game in progress, you'll spawn on the [[Arrivals\|arrival shuttle]]. (You'll start buckled onto a chair as the shuttle docks with the station - press the '''Resist''' button on the HUD or the picture of the chair to unbuckle yourself). Otherwise, you'll be spawned in a random, public area of the station.

			/tg/station has multiple maps that the server will occasionally change to. The "standard" station layout is [[BoxStation\|Box Station]], but the game can also take place on [[MetaStation\|Meta Station]], [[PubbyStation\|Pubby Station]], [[DeltaStation\|Delta Station]], or [[OmegaStation\|Omega Station]]. You can visit the individual wiki pages to see the layout of a specific map.

	Since each station has a unique layout, you'll likely want to use these maps to get your bearings.		Since each station has a unique layout, you'll likely want to use these maps to get your bearings.