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'''Spring is an engine!''' It can play many different games and maps. To play, you need at least one [[Games|Game]] and [[Maps|Map]]!

==Getting Started==

To get started with Spring, download [https://springlobby.springrts.com/ SpringLobby], which you can use to play, chat and download games and maps.

==Downloading Games/Maps==

'''To download [[Games|Games]] (or [[Maps|Maps]]), use your lobby to join an online battle hosting the game/map that you want. It should offer to download for you.'''

<i>If the download fails, or if no games/maps show up, you should check that your lobby has found your Spring install. With SpringLobby, click edit -> preferences -> Spring, and make sure that it has the correct paths.</i>

You can also download games and maps manually, see the [[FAQ|FAQ]]. There is also the option to install different [[GamesDownloads#Universal_Downloaders|Lobbies]].

==Single-Player==

To start a single-player game, use your lobby. Go to the Single-Player tab. Select a game, map and [[AIs|AI]] and click "Start".

Some AIs don't work with all games. If the one you pick builds nothing, try another!

==Playing Online==
To play online, you need the latest version of the [[Download|Spring Engine]]. To join matches, look for the "battles" or "multiplayer" tab in your lobby client.

== Wondering where some former popular games are? ==
Some larger games run their own lobby servers!
* Zero-k (which grew out of CA) can be found at https://zero-k.info/
* Beyond All Reason (which grew out of BAR) can be found at https://www.beyondallreason.info/
* Balanced Annihilation and some other legacy *A games can be found at at https://balancedannihilation.com/

==Lan Party==
See the dedicated page [[Spring_on_a_LAN|Playing on a lan]].

=Useful Hotkeys, Etc.=

For the default keyboard layout please look at the [[Keyboard]] page.

=The Spring Forum=
[[Forum_Etiquette|Guidelines For Forum Etiquette]]

=Development=
To get started with development check the [[Engine_Development|Development]] page.

=Your question not answered here? Got problems?=
Read the [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]] or ask in the [http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=11 Forum].
You can also report [[Bugs]] to the developers so they can be fixed.

==Game Specific Questions==
If you have a question or problem with a certain gameplay mechanic in a game, you can talk about it at the [http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=47 game's subforum]

If Spring crashes/hangs, please look at the [[FAQ:trouble|FAQ]].

[[Category:Help]]

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