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	== Starting the Game ==		== Starting the Game ==
	1. '''Choose a team''' with the team selection screen. ~~Choose one or the other, or use auto~~-assign. ~~(default n)~~		1. '''Choose a team''' with the team selection screen (default "N" key.) The "Auto-assign" option will attempt to balance the teams by assigning you to the one with less players.

	2. '''Choose a commander:''' ~~If you're on a~~ classic ~~map, you'll be staring at~~ a Commander Voting screen~~. Make your choice and it will go away.~~ (Or "," is the ~~default~~ to ~~cancel this window~~.)		2. '''Choose a commander:''' On classic maps a Commander Voting screen (the "," key toggles this window) will display at the beginning of a round, allowing players to vote for a Commander for their team before the game begins. The number by the player's name denotes the amount of votes they currently have. Click on the name of a player you wish to vote for.

	3. '''Choose a squad:''' While ~~you're~~ waiting for the vote to finish ~~(it won't take long, the vote is about 20 seconds)~~ you can choose a squad by opening the squad window (default "C" key) and join or create one.		3. '''Choose a squad:''' While waiting for the vote to finish you can choose a squad by opening the squad window (default "C" key) and join an existing one or create a new one and invite other players in.

	~~4. '''Choose~~ a ~~class:''' You'll then be staring~~ at a ~~class selection screen~~. ~~Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window~~, ~~you can also change class using~~ this ~~menu without dieing inside an~~ [[~~armory]] or [[barracks~~]])		*Joining a squad at the beginning of a game is a good idea. Aside from other benefits, this will unlock one [[Skills\|Skill]] upgrade without having to earn the first promotion. Squad Leaders (denoted by a star next to their name and on the minimap) emit an aura that affects squad mates in their immediate vicinity, therefore it is a good idea to be in close proximity to the Squad Leader at all times to reap the benefits of their aura.

	*~~On classic maps be engineer, more~~ on this ~~later~~.		*Squad Leaders emit different auras depending on their class. See the [[Squads]] section on this Wiki for more information.

	*If you are in a ~~squad you~~ will ~~be able to choose one upgrade by pressing the open box~~ next to the ~~three locked ones in the class selection menu~~. ~~At the start of the game repair upgrade (under~~ class ~~specific skills~~, ~~there is a drop down list with that~~ and ~~general skills) is a good one to choose because it lets you build a lot faster~~.		4. '''Choose a class:''' A Class Selection screen will appear next ("B" is the default toggle key for this window.) After picking your class, weapons and skill click the 'Accept' button.

	5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up~~. Here, you get to~~ choose where ~~you~~ spawn into the game. ~~At the start, you~~ only ~~have~~ one ~~spot-~~ that ~~big fuzzy dot on the map~~. ~~Click on it~~, ~~and you're ready~~ to ~~go! (Later in~~ the ~~game you can choose different spawns using this menu~~.)		*Players can change their Class using this menu when they are killed and are waiting to respawn. Live players can also change their class inside an [[Armory]], [[Barracks]] or, depending on the map, at flags.

			*Engineer is one of the most useful classes at the beginning of a round, especially on classic maps. They can quickly build the base and defenses.

			*The Engineer's "Repair Upgrade" skill is an excellent choice at the start of a game because it greatly reduces time it takes to build structures.

			5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up where players can choose where they spawn into the game. Usually there will only be one starting spawn location available which is denoted by a circle. Clicking the circle selects that spawn location.

			*As other spawn location become available (e.g. new Barracks are built, an APC is purchased at Vehicle Factory, flags are captured) this window can be used to select a different spawn location by clicking on any of the circles.

	== How to get into the action ==		== How to get into the action ==

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2007-11-30T00:34:36Z

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	4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class using this menu without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])		4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class using this menu without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])

	*On classic maps ~~choose~~ engineer, more on this later.		*On classic maps be engineer, more on this later.

	If you are in a squad you will be able to choose one upgrade by pressing the open box next to the three locked ones in the class selection menu. At the start of the game repair upgrade (under class specific skills, there is a drop down list with that and general skills) is a good one to choose because it lets you build a lot faster.		*If you are in a squad you will be able to choose one upgrade by pressing the open box next to the three locked ones in the class selection menu. At the start of the game repair upgrade (under class specific skills, there is a drop down list with that and general skills) is a good one to choose because it lets you build a lot faster.

	5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can choose different spawns using this menu.)		5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can choose different spawns using this menu.)

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	4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class using this menu without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])		4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class using this menu without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])

	On classic maps choose engineer, more on this later.		*On classic maps choose engineer, more on this later.

	If you are in a squad you will be able to choose one upgrade by pressing the open box next to the three locked ~~one~~. At the start of the game repair upgrade (under class specific skills, there is a drop down list with that and general skills) is a good one to choose because it lets you build a lot faster.		If you are in a squad you will be able to choose one upgrade by pressing the open box next to the three locked ones in the class selection menu. At the start of the game repair upgrade (under class specific skills, there is a drop down list with that and general skills) is a good one to choose because it lets you build a lot faster.

	5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can choose different spawns using this menu.)		5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can choose different spawns using this menu.)

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	4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class using this menu without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])		4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class using this menu without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])

	-On classic maps choose engineer, more on this later.		On classic maps choose engineer, more on this later.
	-If you are in a squad you will be able to choose one upgrade by pressing the open box next to the three locked one. At the start of the game repair upgrade (under class specific skills, there is a drop down list with that and general skills) is a good one to choose because it lets you build a lot faster.

			If you are in a squad you will be able to choose one upgrade by pressing the open box next to the three locked one. At the start of the game repair upgrade (under class specific skills, there is a drop down list with that and general skills) is a good one to choose because it lets you build a lot faster.

	5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can ~~chose~~ different spawns using this menu.)		5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can choose different spawns using this menu.)

	== How to get into the action ==		== How to get into the action ==

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	4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class using this menu without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])		4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class using this menu without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])

			-On classic maps choose engineer, more on this later.
			-If you are in a squad you will be able to choose one upgrade by pressing the open box next to the three locked one. At the start of the game repair upgrade (under class specific skills, there is a drop down list with that and general skills) is a good one to choose because it lets you build a lot faster.


	5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can chose different spawns using this menu.)		5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can chose different spawns using this menu.)

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	3. '''Choose a squad:''' While you're waiting for the vote to finish (it won't take long, the vote is about 20 seconds) you can choose a squad by opening the squad window (default "C" key) and join or create one.		3. '''Choose a squad:''' While you're waiting for the vote to finish (it won't take long, the vote is about 20 seconds) you can choose a squad by opening the squad window (default "C" key) and join or create one.

	4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])		4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class using this menu without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])

	5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can chose different spawns using this menu.)		5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can chose different spawns using this menu.)

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	3. '''Choose a squad:''' While you're waiting for the vote to finish (it won't take long, the vote is about 20 seconds) you can choose a squad by opening the squad window (default "C" key) and join or create one.		3. '''Choose a squad:''' While you're waiting for the vote to finish (it won't take long, the vote is about 20 seconds) you can choose a squad by opening the squad window (default "C" key) and join or create one.

	4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window.)		4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window, you can also change class without dieing inside an [[armory]] or [[barracks]])

	5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can chose different spawns using this menu.)		5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can chose different spawns using this menu.)

	== How to get into the action ==		== How to get into the action ==

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	== Starting the Game ==		== Starting the Game ==
	1. '''Choose a team''' with the team selection screen. Choose one or the other, or use auto-assign.		1. '''Choose a team''' with the team selection screen. Choose one or the other, or use auto-assign. (default n)

	2. '''Choose a commander:''' If you're on a classic map, you'll be staring at a Commander Voting screen. Make your choice and it will go away. (Or "," is the default to cancel this window.)		2. '''Choose a commander:''' If you're on a classic map, you'll be staring at a Commander Voting screen. Make your choice and it will go away. (Or "," is the default to cancel this window.)

	3. '''Choose a squad:''' While you're waiting for the vote to finish (it won't take long, the vote is about 20 seconds) you can choose a squad by opening the squad window (default "." key) and join or create one.		3. '''Choose a squad:''' While you're waiting for the vote to finish (it won't take long, the vote is about 20 seconds) you can choose a squad by opening the squad window (default "C" key) and join or create one.

	4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("n" is the default to open and close this window.)		4. '''Choose a class:''' You'll then be staring at a class selection screen. Pick your class and your weapons, and hit 'accept.' ("b" is the default to open and close this window.)

	5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go!		5. '''Choose a spawn:''' Finally, a Spawn Map will pop up. Here, you get to choose where you spawn into the game. At the start, you only have one spot- that big fuzzy dot on the map. Click on it, and you're ready to go! (Later in the game you can chose different spawns using this menu.)

	== How to get into the action ==		== How to get into the action ==

BlackRedDead: /* Your Objectives and what to do */

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	4. '''Move in for the kill:''' When tanks start rolling out, you can do some serious damage. If you've successfully pushed the enemy back somewhere along the front lines, keep attacking the weak point.		4. '''Move in for the kill:''' When tanks start rolling out, you can do some serious damage. If you've successfully pushed the enemy back somewhere along the front lines, keep attacking the weak point.
	*If you can get to the enemy Command Vehicle without getting killed right away, try and destroy it. (Remember, the CV is tough, and just one tank attacking the heart of the enemy isn't going to last long. Work in teams!)
	*When in doubt, head towards the enemy base and shoot anything that moves.		*When in doubt, head towards the enemy base and shoot anything that moves.

BlackRedDead: /* Your Objectives and what to do */

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	4. '''Move in for the kill:''' When tanks start rolling out, you can do some serious damage. If you've successfully pushed the enemy back somewhere along the front lines, keep attacking the weak point.		4. '''Move in for the kill:''' When tanks start rolling out, you can do some serious damage. If you've successfully pushed the enemy back somewhere along the front lines, keep attacking the weak point.
	*If you can get to the enemy Command Vehicle without getting killed right away, try and destroy it. (Remember, the CV is tough, and just one tank attacking the heart of the enemy isn't going to last long. Work in teams!)		*If you can get to the enemy Command Vehicle without getting killed right away, try and destroy it. (Remember, the CV is tough, and just one tank attacking the heart of the enemy isn't going to last long. Work in teams!)
	*When in doubt, head towards the enemy and shoot anything that moves.		*When in doubt, head towards the enemy base and shoot anything that moves.

	'''Helpful Tips'''		'''Helpful Tips'''