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Download maps

For download links look at the Content and Links page.

Install maps

Maps are ".sd7" or ".sdz" files. To install this files move them into (Unix) ~/.spring/maps or (Windows) "My Documents\My Games\Spring\Maps". As is the case with games, use the "Reload maps/games" option from the "Tools" menu in SpringLobby.

Choosing a Map

Technically, all Spring games work with any Spring map. In practice, some maps are unplayable with certain games. For example a game where you mine resources from the ground will only work on maps where these resources are present. A game based around land combat will not be very fun on a water map.
This is why some map makers started adding prefixes to the map names, to signal what games work well with their map.
This is no official list, only a recommendation what to look out for. Generally it is best to have a look at the games webpage if a map pack is offered or even already included in the download.

Conflict Terra

map names prefixed with CT
more info and map list on website: http://code.google.com/p/conflictterra/wiki/MapInfo

Evolution RTS

map names prefixed with EvoRTS
map list on website: http://www.evolutionrts.info/download/ -> maps

Gundam RTS

map names prefixed with Grts

Spring 1944

map names prefixed with 1944
maplist on website: http://spring1944.net/wiki/doku.php?id=guide:gameplay:recommended%20maps

Kernel Panic

most maps have "kernel panic" mentioned in their description (searchable by lobbies)
has a map pack: http://springrts.com/wiki/Kernel_Panic#Download_links

Zero-K

http://zero-k.info/Maps.mvc rating system
start box coordinates for some maps: http://code.google.com/p/zero-k/wiki/MapBoxes

Popular maps

Popular maps on SpringFiles.com

Map recommendations for games with TA based economy (ie BA, XTA, NOTA)

Start Boxes via lobby chat

commands for autohosts:
!split v 20 create 2 boxes, at left and right end of map. "20" defines the size.
!split h 20 create 2 boxes, at bottom and top end of map. "20" defines the size.
start box coordinates for some maps: http://code.google.com/p/zero-k/wiki/MapBoxes

Making Maps

Map development

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+=== Download maps ===
--->{|border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"
+For download links look at the [[Getting_Spring_Content_and_Links|Content and Links page]].
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-== For Players ==
-=== Content ===
+===Install maps===
-'''[[Games]]''' Games that use the Spring engine.
+Maps are ".sd7" or ".sdz" files. To install this files move them into (Unix) ~/.spring/maps or (Windows) "My Documents\My Games\Spring\Maps".
+As is the case with games, use the "Reload maps/games" option from the "Tools" menu in SpringLobby.
-'''[[Maps]]''' All about maps for the Spring engine and where to get them.
+===Choosing a Map===
+Technically, all Spring games ''work'' with any Spring map. In practice, '''some maps are unplayable with certain games.''' For example a game where you mine resources from the ground will only work on maps where these resources are present. A game based around land combat will not be very fun on a water map.<br>
+This is why some map makers started adding prefixes to the map names, to signal what games work well with their map.<br>
+This is no official list, only a recommendation what to look out for. '''Generally it is best to have a look at the games webpage if a map pack is offered or even already included in the download.'''
-'''[[Getting Spring Content and Links]]''' Sites from which you can download spring Games, Maps, and more.
+====Conflict Terra====
+map names prefixed with '''CT'''<br>
+more info and map list on website: http://code.google.com/p/conflictterra/wiki/MapInfo<br>
-'''[[AI:Skirmish]]''' Skirmish AIs for Singleplayer.
+====Evolution RTS====
+map names prefixed with '''EvoRTS'''<br>
+map list on website: http://www.evolutionrts.info/download/ -> maps<br>
-'''[[Lua Widgets]]''' All about installing and using LuaUI widgets.
+====Gundam RTS====
+map names prefixed with '''Grts'''
-'''[[Spring_Replays |Replays]]''' Watching recordings of previously played matches.
+====Spring 1944====
+map names prefixed with '''1944'''<br>
+maplist on website: http://spring1944.net/wiki/doku.php?id=guide:gameplay:recommended%20maps<br>
-'''[[Community_Docs| Community]]''' Documents that shape our online community.
+====Kernel Panic====
+most maps have "kernel panic" mentioned in their description (searchable by lobbies)<br>
+has a map pack: http://springrts.com/wiki/Kernel_Panic#Download_links<br>
-=== Help ===
+====Zero-K====
-'''[[Read Me First]]''' Answers to questions often asked - Everyone should read this first.
+http://zero-k.info/Maps.mvc rating system<br>
+start box coordinates for some maps: http://code.google.com/p/zero-k/wiki/MapBoxes<br>
-'''[[FAQ]]''' Has it been asked before?
+===Popular maps===
+*[http://springfiles.com/spring/spring-maps?order=count&sort=desc Popular maps on SpringFiles.com]
-'''[[Keyboard]]''' Default Keyboard Layout in the Engine.
+===Map recommendations for games with TA based economy (ie BA, XTA, NOTA)===
+*[[Map reviews]]: Map reviews galore
+*[[Suggested maps for 1v1]]
+*[[Suggested maps for 3ffa]]
+*[http://springrts.com/wiki/4v4BA List of maps for 4v4 in BA]
-'''[[Hosting Spring]]''' Autohosting and related topics.
+===Start Boxes via lobby chat===
+commands for autohosts:<br>
+'''!split v 20'''  create 2 boxes, at left and right end of map. "20" defines the size.<br>
+'''!split h 20'''  create 2 boxes, at bottom and top end of map. "20" defines the size.<br>
+start box coordinates for some maps: http://code.google.com/p/zero-k/wiki/MapBoxes<br>
-'''[[Spring_on_MacOSX |Mac OS]]''' Mac OSX information.
+=== Making Maps ===
+*[[Mapdev:Main|Map development]]
-'''[[SetupGuide |Linux]]''' NetBSD / Solaris / Linux / Cross-platform information.
+[[Category:Maps]]
-| width="50%" valign="top" |
-== For Developers ==
-=== Content Development ===
-'''[[Gamedev:Main|Game Development]]''' Lots of links to valuable Articles and forum threads regarding Game/Unit Development.
-'''[[Mapdev:Main|Map Development]]''' Tutorials and other useful information for creating maps.
-'''[[Lua Scripting]]''' Information regarding the use of the supplementary Lua scripting language for Widgets and beyond.
-'''[[Chili|Chili UI framework]]''' Framework for creating GUIs in Lua.
-'''[[Map, Mod, And Unit Development Programs|Content Development Programs]]''' Links to all kind of useful programs.
-'''[[General Resources]]''' Usable textures, sounds and code snippets by the community, for the community.
-'''[[Associated Development Groups]]''' Teams, Forums and Groups associated with Spring content and code development.
-=== Engine and Native Development ===
-'''[[Development:Getting_Started|Engine Development]]''' Starting point for engine development.
-'''[[Building spring|Compiling Engine]]''' How to build the Spring engine from source.
-'''[[Lobby_Development|Lobby Development (Clients and Servers)]]''' Information regarding contributing to the source code of the different lobby clients and servers available for Spring.
-'''[[AI:Development|AI Development]]''' Lots of information about developing Skirmish, and Unit AIs for Spring.
-|}
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-=Unable to log in?=
-The login data for the wiki is the same as on the forum.
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