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De:Handbuch:Anfänger

2014-05-08T17:50:31Z

Makarius: Typing errors and links

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= Anfängerleitfaden =

An dieser Stelle gibt es in komprimierter Form Antworten auf die wichtigsten Fragen zu Vega Strike. Zunächst aber etwas Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe. Falls es Fragen zum Spiel gibt, ist natürlich das [[De:Handbuch|Handbuch]] die erste Anlaufstelle. Hier findet man alles zum Vega Strike Universum, bzw. zu Vega Strike an sich, sowie der Philosophie die dahinter steht. Falls es tiefergehende Probleme geben sollte, also z.B. technische Schwierigkeiten beim Installieren, Konfigurieren oder auch Kompilieren des Quellcodes, sollten sich folgende Quellen als nützlich erweisen.

= Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)/ Häufig gestellte Fragen =

Wenn das Handbuch an seine Grenzen stößt, sollte man zunächst in der [[De:FAQ|FAQ]] nachschauen, einer Sammlung häufig gestellter Fragen. Falls das Problem nicht zu ausgefallen oder speziell ist, hat man gute Chancen schon hier die Lösung des Problems zu finden.

= Forum =

Falls auch die FAQ keine Hilfe ist, kann man das [http://forums.vega-strike.org/ Vega Strike Forum] zu Rate ziehen. Da hier die Beiträge über lange Zeit gespeichert werden, besteht durchaus die Möglichkeit, daß die Frage schon gestellt und beantwortet wurde. Mit der [http://forums.vega-strike.org/search.php Suchfunktion] kann man bequem alle Beiträge durchforsten.

Falls das nichts nützt, kann man im [http://forums.vega-strike.org/viewforum.php?f=1 'User Help' board] oder im [http://forums.vega-strike.org/viewforum.php?f=5 'Compiling Problems' board] mal eine Anfrage stellen. Da die Entwickler und auch viele Mitglieder der Community dort regelmäßig vorbeischauen, bestehen gute Chancen recht schnell eine Antwort zu erhalten. Allerdings sollte man wirklich zuerst eine gründliche Boardsuche durchführen, da es allen Beteiligten Zeit und Aufwand spart, wenn ein und dieselbe Frage nicht gleich mehrmals gepostet wird.

= IRC (Internet Relay Chat) =

Falls es wirklich kompliziert werden sollte (bei Programmier- und Kompilierungsproblemen keine Seltenheit) bieten die IRC Kanäle die aktuellste und konfortabelste Lösung. Eine Auflistung der Kanäle gibts in der [[De:Links]] Sektion dieses Wikis.

= Welche Dateien muß ich für Vega Strike herunterladen? =

Die passende Vega Strike Distribution gibt es hier: [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/files/index.html Vega Strike Files].
Für Fragen zur Installation beachte [[De:Handbuch:Installation|Installation]] - dort ist die Installationsprozedur für das jeweilige Betriebssystem beschrieben.

== Ist Vega Strike frei und kostenlos herunterzuladen? ==

Ja, Vega Strike ist kostenlos (abgesehen natürlich von den normalen Internetverbindungsgebühren des Providers), soweit es jedenfalls die Vega Strike Community an sich betrifft. Vega Strike wird unter der GNU/GPL Lizenz vertrieben [[License]], was bedeutet, daß jeder Zugriff auf den funktionstüchtigen Quellcode haben muß, so daß er das Programm selbst kompilieren kann. Dies bedeutet jedoch '''''nicht''''', daß Vega Strike zwangsläufig kostenlos vertrieben werden '''muß'''. Es kann durchaus Distributoren geben, die z.B. Vega Strike auf CD zum Kauf anbieten, z.B. für Leute die Probleme mit dem Download haben (Analog-Modem Besitzer). Einer davon ist unter [[De:Handbuch:Installation|Installation]] aufgeführt.

= Was für Systemvoraussetzungen hat Vega Strike =

Bei Fragen zur Performance und den Möglichkeiten Vega Strike auf seinem Rechner anzupassen (und davon gibt es viele) hilft der Teil des Handbuches über die [[De:Handbuch:Konfiguration|Konfiguration]].

Generell ist Vega Strike aber schon auf kleinen Systemen lauffähig und mit einer halbwegs modernen Grafikkarte (z.B. Geforce2) sieht es auch schon recht gut aus.

= Wie spiele ich ... =

== ... den Single Player Modus? ==

Einen recht schnellen Einstieg in die Bedienung des Spiels gibt das [[De:Handbuch:Tutorial|Tutorial]], ansonsten kann man hierfür natürlich auch das [[De:Handbuch|Handbuch]] an sich zu Rate ziehen

= Ich möchte gerne mehr über das Vega Strike Universum erfahren =
Die [[De:Datenbank]] hält Informationen über Technologien, Spezies, etc... bereit, die Du im Vega Strike Universum erforschen kannst.

= Was kann Vega Strike denn eigentlich so alles? =
Eine Liste der Features kann [[Features|hier]] gefunden werden.

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HowTos

2011-09-19T13:59:27Z

Makarius: spam reverted

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= Game How-Tos Introduction =

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| text='''Note:''' This page presents a very limited listing of some of the tutorials available for creating Vega Strike Engine content for space simulator and game Mods. For a complete and structured overview over the content pipeline including content requirements, creation and modding tools, assets creation, integration, testing, and submission process, please refer to the main [[Development|'''Development Portal''']].}}

= Modeling =
''This series of How-to articles is intended to take you through the full process of creating a model and adding it to Vega Strike.''
* [[HowTo:Add Ships|Adding your ship to Vega Strike]] - An overview of how to create and add ships to the game
** [[HowTo:Create Models]] - A summary on how to create a new model for Vega Strike
*** [[HowTo:Model a Ship|Brad Mick's video tutorial on ship modelling]] - using Lightwave, but the concept is general: ''Rapid Prototyping''
*** [[HowTo:Create Ships in Wings3D|Creating a 3D-model using Wings3D]] - includes general guidance for other modeling programs
*** [[HowTo:Basic Blender Tutorial|A basic Blender3D tutorial]] - not specific to ships, though...
** [[HowTo:Smooth Groups|Understanding "Smooth Groups"]] - a Blender tutorial on splitting smooth groups...
** [[HowTo:Bevel|Getting bevels to look good]] - a Blender tutorial on smooth shading and beveling...
** [[HowTo:Weld|Smoothly Welding complex shapes]] - a Blender tutorial on smooth welding...
** [[HowTo:Unwrap|Unwrapping your model]] - How to UV-map your ship so it can be textured
*** [[HowTo:Unwrap in Blender|Using Blender to unwrap your model]] - A blender UV-mapping tutorial
*** [[HowTo:FullUnwrapBlender|Full ship unwrap tutorial (Blender)]] - Full ship UV unwrap, from A to Z
** [[HowTo:Texture|Creating your own textures]] - A summary on how to make texture maps
*** [[HowTo:Texture in Wings3d|Texturing your model in Wings 3d]]
*** [http://web.archive.org/web/20040310195543/http://netzwelt.gaming-hut.de/vegatexturing/ WIP VegaStrike texturing page by Major] (web archive)
*** [http://edice.netfirms.com/tuts/texturetut.htm Texturing tutorial by Duality]
*** [[HowTo:SuperrealisticTexturing|Tips for realistic-looking textures]]
*** [[HowTo:Make Animated Textures|Using animated textures on a model]]
** [[HowTo:Edit BFXM files|Editing BFXM files (format spec)]]
*** [[HowTo:Edit XMESH files|Editing the xmesh file of a ship]]
*** [[HowTo:Add LODs|Adding Levels of Detail]]
*** [[HowTo:Add Engine Glow|Adding an engine glow to your 3D model]]
*** [[HowTo:Add Per Pixel Lighting|Adding per-pixel lighting to your 3D model]]
** [[HowTo:Edit units.csv|Editing units.csv]]
*** [[HowTo:Edit Unit Files|Editing the xunit file of a ship]] - Deprecated, but can be converted easily to .csv format

= Advanced Topics =
* [[HowTo:Edit HUDs|Editing HUDs, placing radars, ...]]
* [[HowTo:Create Cockpit in Wings3d|Creating a 3D cockpit for your ship.]]

= Shaders =
* [[HowTo:IntroToShaders|Introduction to shaders, and what they mean for you]] --Bumpmaps, Normalmaps, Shininess maps ...

= Artwork =
''Artwork related Howtos''
* [[HowTo:Radiosity baking in Blender|Radiosity baking in Blender]]

= Modding =
* [[HowTo:MOD|You want to create your own mod for VS? Start here.]]

=Sourcecode HowTos =
== Obtain a copy of the development-version files ==
* [[HowTo:Checkout SVN|Checkout Vega Strike's Subversion (SVN) modules.]]
* [[HowTo:Checkout SVN (Ubuntu Linux)|Checkout Vega Strike's Subversion (SVN) modules in Ubuntu.]]
* [[HowTo:Checkout SVNMac|Checkout Vega Strike's Subversion (SVN) modules on Mac OSX.]]
* [[HowTo:Checkout GIT|Use GIT to work on the Vega Strike Subversion (SVN) modules.]]
* [[HowTo:Checkout CVS|Checkout Vegastrike CVS modules with various programs.]] - '''Deprecated'''
'''NOTE: Vegastrike development has moved to SVN. CVS is still theoretically accessible, but the repository is months out of date and will never be updated again. There is no reason not to use Subversion instead.'''
* [[Moving data4.x to data]] - We recently (on May 1, 2008) moved the data4.x repository to "data". This has instructions on how to update your repository without checking out everything again.

== Compile the Vega Strike sourcecode ==
* [[HowTo:VCPP Compiling|Compiling from SVN under Visual C++]]
* [[HowTo:Cygwin Compiling|Compiling from SVN under Cygwin]] (may not work--enter at your own risk)
* [[HowTo:Compile from CVS|Compiling from SVN under your favourite Unixlike OS]]
* [[HowTo:Compile on OSX|Compiling from SVN on Mac OSX]]
* [[HowTo:Compile_from_released_source|Compiling from the released source]]
* Debug a Vega Strike Compilation
** [[HowTo:Use GDB|Debugging on your Unixlike OS using GDB]]
** [[HowTo:Use Dr Watson|Debugging on Windows using Dr Watson]]

= Miscellaneous HowTos =
*[[HowTo:Contribute|The Vega Strike Contributor's Guide]]
* [[HowTo:Install Wings3d|Installing Wings 3D and the Xmesh Plugin]] (deprecated)

=See Also=
* [[FAQ:Installing|Installing]]
* [[Development]]
* For related tools see the [[Links]] section.
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User:Makarius

2011-09-19T13:58:27Z

Makarius: typing errors

Hi, I'm [[User:Makarius|Makarius]] and I'm interested in elite-based or likely games. I'd like to to some interwiki stuff here (de-en), but my french is too bad to write more than interwiki links to the :fr-pages. If you have any questions don't hesitate to leave me a [[User_talk:Makarius&action=edit|message]].

Hallo, Ich bin [[User:Makarius|Makarius]] und ich bin an Weltraumspielen der elite-Reihe (und ähnlichen) sehr interessiert. Ich habe vor, hier ein bissl in die Übersetzung englischer Seiten nach DE: mitzumachen. Bei Fragen (oder Bearbeitungskonflikten) ist es am Besten, mir ne [[User_talk:Makarius&action=edit|Nachricht]] zu hinterlassen.

Please don't delete the account if I'm inactive for a (long?) while.

==Links/Advertisement :)==
*[http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Main_Page Elite wiki] wiki about Elite and Oolite (some elite-remake) (English only)
*[http://www.x-lexikon.xibo.at/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite X-wiki] wiki about the X-Universe (German only)

Development:Network:Testing

2011-09-19T13:56:42Z

Makarius: spam reverted

=Compilation=
Every should compile without a hitch. If it does not, post a question on the forum about the specific error.
==Linux==
The regular Makefile can compile '''vegaserver''' and '''accountserver''' in Linux.
==Windows==
There should be two projects for vegaserver and accountserver. They ''should'' compile without any changes.

I also recommend that you build vegastrike using "Debug GLUT" or "Release GLUT", since you will get a console. Otherwise you only get a stderr/out.txt for one of the clients.
=Setup=
* You will want to move the '''vegastrike.config.netplayer''' file over the '''vegastrike.config''' file to get some extra settings.
* Now, open up Setup.
** You should be able to choose between players (test1, test2, and test3).
** You should also get an option for screen resolution labeled "Skinny". This will make a skinny windows so that you can fit two on top of each other. At 1600x1200 you can fit two instances of VS, as well as three terminals and a setup screen if you tile it right.
=Starting=
==Linux==
I highly recommend running linux programs in separate '''GNU screen''' windows. If you have never used screen before, it's basically a detachable session that holds multiple "terminals". You can switch between them with '''C-a "''' and you can make new ones with '''C-a c''' -- you can detach with '''C-a d''' and reattach with '''screen -r'''... Very handy for running multiple instances of Vegastrike in my opinion, but don't use it if you are not comfortable as it can be confusing.
* You will want to run everything from the ''data'' directory.
* First, start up the accountserver: '''../vegastrike/accountserver'''
* Now, start up vegaserver: '''../vegastrike/vegaserver'''
* Clients should be able to connect. I have only tested localhost, but remote connections ''should'' be able to connect as well with some config file changes.
** To connect, run vegastrike with the --net option: '''../vegastrike/vegastrike --net'''
** To run more than one client, you must choose a different user, so select test2 for example, run vegastrike, then select test1 and run vegastrike again in a different terminal.
*** Note that as soon as the window appears, the config file has finished being read, so you can change settings like the username without any side effects.

==Windows==
* Double-click '''accountserver.exe'''
* Double-click '''vegaserver.exe'''
* Now, click on either '''debug_net_client.bat''' or '''release_net_client.bat''', depending on whether you built in "Debug GLUT" or "Release GLUT".
* To open more than one, switch users and try again.
** Note that as soon as the window appears, you can change settings like the username in setup for the second client without any side effects on the loading one.
* You should get a console for each client as well as the servers.

=Loading and Playing=
* When the window opens up, the network will start connecting when the screen reads "Vegastrike Loading..."
* You will very possibly encounter the client exiting on load. Read the console for more info. A common error is LOGIN_ALREADY, meaning that the client was already connected, or that there was another error and the accountserver didn't reset itself. This will hopefully be fixed someday.
* If you get passed the "Vegastrike Loading..." screen then everything should continue as normal until you get into space. You should not see anyone else at first...
* If you connect with another client and a different username, the second client should target the first client, however the first client will not autotarget, so hit "t" to target the new unit.
* Fly around in both users and fire around and so on. However beware: As soon as one client dies from a collision, the server will crash due to a NULL pointer dereference. This is being looked at, but until it is fixed, don't die by crashing into someone.

=Playing with the Sourceforge Account Server=
This should work in most situations and is easier than running your own accountserver.

*Register an account with [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/register.py register.py] using your forums login. See [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7355 this thread] for more info.

*Compile vegaserver.

*Edit the "accountsrv" entry in vegaserver.config so it reads:
:<pre><var name="accountsrv" value="http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/accountserver.py"/></pre>
:(Unless you want to run under a 'mod' by appending ?modname to the URL, in which case you have to register under one as well by doing the same to [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/register.py register.py]. Currently, I think 'test' is the only mod.)

*You can use part or all of the config it generates for you, but make sure you get the account and network settings. Make sure that server_ip is set to "127.0.0.1" (localhost) if you want to play on your own vegaserver. If a second player wants to connect to your machine and it is configured as a server (with an external IP, or behind a NAT set up with port forwarding), have them put your IP address in this field.

*Start vegaserver on the host machine. It should connect to the accountserver running on sourceforge.net, although it's possible to compile and run your own (I haven't tried this successfully yet.)

*Start up your clients like so:
:<pre>vegastrike --net</pre>
If all goes well, that should work!

=See also=
*[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5225 Networking code testing and development thread]

Manual:New users

2011-09-19T13:56:01Z

Makarius: spam reverted

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{{attention}}
''This page is intended to provide new users/players with the information to quickly find their way around the game''
= The Player's Guide =
Our first suggestion is to read the online [[Manual|Wiki Manual]] or download and read the [https://vegastrike.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/vegastrike/trunk/data/documentation/Vega_Strike_Players_Guide.pdf Vega Strike Players Guide (PDF)]. These documents will provide the basic information about the Vega Strike universe and how you function inside of it.

= Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) =
For questions that The Player's Guide didn't answer, please refer to our [[FAQ]]s page for additional information. Here we try to answer the questions that are asked again and again.

= Forum =
If your question is not answered by the [[Manual|Wiki Manual]] or [[FAQ]]s have a look at our [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/forums/ Vega Strike forums].

On the forum you can perform a [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/forums/search.php search] on the keywords of your question. More than likely it has been asked (and answered) on one of the boards somewhere, so searching will give you a faster result than posting a forum help request. This of course doesn't mean you can't ask in the forums :D, but please help the community (and yourself) save time and effort by searching first.

If searching doesn't provide the answer, then post a help request in the [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=1 'User Help' board], [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=5 'Compiling Problems' board] or one of the other relevant forums. The developers and community members frequently read the boards, and since the community is spread around the world, someone, somewhere will respond fairly quickly to your request for help.

= IRC =
The last source of information are the IRC-channels. These channels are listed in the [[Links]] section of this wiki.

= What files do I need to download? =
See [[Manual:Install|Installation]] for detailed Installation instructions for the various Platforms and Distributions.

== Is Vega Strike free to download? ==
As far as the Vega Strike community is concerned, yes Vega Strike is free to download (you are paying only for your normal internet connection). Vega Strike is distributed under the GNU/GPL License (you can read the detailed license [[License|here]]), basically meaning that you should always be able to obtain the sourcecode and compile (put together) the game yourself. We actually go a step further and provide binaries so you can play immediately.

Bear in mind the License does not state the game '''must''' be distributed for free, only that the sourcecode be available. So you will find locations that charge you to download, or (as per the [[Manual:Install|Installation]] page) you can purchase Vega Strike on CD if downloading the files is troublesome.

= How do I play ... =
== ... single player on my computer? ==
The best answer to this question is to follow [[Manual:New_Users#The Player's Guide|The Player's Guide]]. Specifically, the [[Manual:Tutorial|tutorials]] will give you guidance on starting play.

== ... via splitscreen against/with a friend? ==
Multiplayer (particularly MMO) support is still under development at time of writing ([[User:Silverain|Silverain]] 17:33, 21 Mar 2005 (PST)), but Vega Strike has a split screen version available in its programming. Please be aware that this function has been unsupported for some time, and will require a bit of work to get up and running.

{{Fixme}} WRITEME ON GETTING SPLITSCREEN UP AND RUNNING

=Multiplayer=
Multiplayer is available in latest subversion. Check out [[HowTo:Checkout_SVN]] for help on getting subversion working. For more information, check this [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9305 forum post] for details.

==How do I connect to a universe server?==
Start up Vegastrike. Then you click on the multiplayer button. You will then have to put in your forum login to be able to play. If you want a different ship you will have to modify it at [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/register.py register.py] using again forum registration. Not all have weapon.

= I want to know more about the Vega Strike Universe =
You can visit the Vega Strike [[Database]] for information about Technologies, Species, etc... you'll see in the Vega Strike Universe.

= How much fun is Vega Strike? =
You can see a rather detailed list of Vega Strike's features [[Features|here]].
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Manual:Views

2011-09-19T13:54:33Z

Makarius: spam reverted

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=Views=
Vega Strike allows you to look around your ship, and your local space. It does this in two ways: by providing a cockpit view and an outside camera position view. You may move from one view directly to another by pressing the appropriate key.

==Cockpit View==
Cockpit views are just that: from your pilot's seat, this is what you would see. These views represent looking through the front and side cockpit view ports, and a camera pointing from the rear of the ship.

==Cockpit View Keys==
* {{Key:EN:1}} = View Forward. This view is what appears initially in flight and is otherwise known as the cockpit view. This view contains all the necessary information and displays to fly. While in view forward, pressing {{Key:EN:1}} will change from the cockpit view (with cockpit struts) to the Heads Up Display ([[Manual:HUD|HUD]]). The [[Manual:HUD|HUD]] provides the same information as the forward view but removes the cockpit surround. Press the key once more to return to cockpit view.
* {{Key:EN:2}} = View Left. This view is looking through the cockpit plasglass over your left shoulder.
* {{Key:EN:3}} = View Right. This view is looking through the cockpit plasglass over your right shoulder.
* {{Key:EN:4}} = View Reverse. As a pilot cannot look back through the ship, this view represents a camera mounted and looking to the rear of the ship.

==Camera View==
A camera view is best described as a single viewpoint or eye located in one position in space. The Panning Camera's ({{Key:EN:5}} and {{Key:EN:6}}) position is movable. While in these views, use these keys {{Key:EN:Q}} {{Key:EN:Z}} {{Key:EN:S}} {{Key:EN:F}} to move the camera position in the appropriate direction.

==Camera View Keys==
* {{Key:EN:5}} = Chase cam. This view seats a camera behind and above your ship's engines, looking forward. This position is static no matter the ship's movements. Best imagined as having a second ship tailing your current ship, with you in that second cockpit. This view allows you to examine all markings and detail on your ship.
* {{Key:EN:6}} = Panning Camera. This view positions a camera at a single point in space, facing your ship. You may rotate the camera about your ship using the panning keys.
* {{Key:EN:7}} = Target Camera. This view places the camera at a location looking past your ship towards your current target.
* {{Key:EN:8}} = Target Panning Camera. This view positions a camera at a single point in space, facing your target. You may rotate the camera about your target using the panning keys.
* {{Key:EN:9}} = Zoom View In. While in one of the camera views, this function will move the viewpoint towards the object viewed.
* {{Key:EN:0}} = Zoom View Out. While in one of the camera views, this function will move the viewpoint towards the object viewed.
* {{Key:EN:I}} = Screenshot. Takes a screenshot of your current view, removing any targeting brackets or docking clamps from the shot.

= See also =
* See [[Manual:Keyboard layout]] for the necessary command keys.
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Vegastrike

2011-09-19T13:46:49Z

Makarius: spam removed

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Welcome to the '''Vega Strike''' [[wikipedia:Wiki|Wiki]], a user-edited manual and development guide for users and developers of the [http://www.opensource.org/ open source] '''Vega Strike''' game. Feel free to edit or add any pages you feel are necessary, but please read the [[VsWiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] first, and please only add data to the [[Database]] that originates from an authoritative source.
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* [[Manual]] - The complete game manual.
* [[Manual:New users|Information for new users]]
* [[Story Elements]]
* [[FAQ]]s - Frequently asked questions
* [[OOG Tools|Out of Game Tools]] - map viewers, route finders, etc.
* [[Database]] - Info on the Vega Strike Universe
* [[MODs|Full list of Mods]] for the Vega Strike Engine
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'''''Want to contribute but don't know where to start'''''
* [[HowTo:Contribute|The Vega Strike Contributor's Guide]]
* [[Development]] & [[HowTos]] - Miscellaneous information for contributors
'''''For Artists and Modders'''''
* [[Development#Artistic_Contribution|Artists Guidelines]] - 3d models, space scapes, planet and station backgrounds, ...
* [[Development#Data_Modding|Modding Guidelines]] - config variables, missions, quests, modding tools, ...
* [[Artstyle_guides|Art Style Guides]] - VS universe style information for artists
'''''Engine References'''''
* [[DOCs]] - Engine documentation
'''''For Coders'''''
* [[Development#Code-related_Development|Coding Guidelines]] - dependencies, svn layout, code style, network protocol, ...
'''''Administrative'''''
* [[Vegastrike:Project|Project]] - Project information page
* [[Development:Roadmap|Roadmap]] - Vega Strike development plan
* [[Development#Status.2Ftask_list_pages|Status & Task List pages]]
* [[FAQ:Feature_Requests|Feature Requests]] - Ask, and you will have asked.
'''''Other'''''
* [[FAQ]]s - Frequently asked questions
* [[HowTos#Sourcecode HowTos|Sourcecode HowTos]] - Getting and installing the latest unstable version.
* [http://vegastrike.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/vegastrike/ Browse the SVN repository]
* [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=19507&atid=119507 Bug tracker]
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|colspan="2"|<center>'''The Vega Strike Community'''
If you want to help out with the wiki, or get help that this wiki cannot provide, check out the links below.
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|style="background:#ae6e9f;" width="50%"|<center>'''Help Shipyard'''</center>
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* [[VsWiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] - Please read it before editing, and please make any testing of the wiki system in the [[SandBox|Sandbox]].
*[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=13186 Village Pump] - Make any discussions you wish about better organizing the wiki, or adding major new additions to the wiki.
* [[VsWiki:Requested Articles|Article Requests]] - Needed/wanted pages
* [[Wikipedia:How to edit a page|How to edit a wiki page]]
* [[:Category:Pages_needing_attention|Pages that need attention]]
* [[Special:Listusers|User list]] | [[Special:Popularpages|Most popular pages]]

* More special pages are here [[Special:Specialpages]]
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* [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/forums/ Vega Strike Forums]
* [[Links]]
* irc.freenode.net #vegastrike (Main chanel)
** irc://irc.freenode.net/#vegastrike
** irc://irc.freenode.net/vegastrike (link for mIRC user)
* irc.stealth.net #vegastrike (Backup chanel)
** irc://irc.stealth.net/#vegastrike
** irc://irc.stealth.net/vegastrike (link for mIRC user)

Recommended open-source multi-protocol clients (IRC, ICQ/AIM, Jabber, Y!M, ...):
* Linux: [http://kopete.kde.org/ Kopete]
* Windows: [http://ayttm.sourceforge.net/ Ayttm]
* Mac: [http://fire.sourceforge.net/ Fire]
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|valign="top" |<center>'''Creating a wiki account'''
If you want to create an account in the wiki, you need to '''go to the [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/forums/ forum] and create an account there'''. This is because the logins are linked and creation is only possible there. Sorry if that causes any troubles ;)
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