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== What platforms can Zandronum run on? ==
== What platforms can Zandronum run on? ==
*Windows 2000
*Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10/11
*Windows XP
*Windows 2003
*Windows Vista
*Windows 7
*Linux based OS (FreeBSD is server-only)
*Linux based OS (FreeBSD is server-only)
*Mac OSX
*Mac OS 10.04 to 13 (64bit only | M1/M2 requires Rosetta 2)


== Zandronum is wonderful! Who created this amazing piece of work? ==
== Zandronum is wonderful! Who created this amazing piece of work? ==
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  \c
  \c


... before that part of your name. Whatever letter you pick (a-i) determines the color of the letters after it. So, say I wanted to make my name red.  I'd type (at the console)
When using the newtextcolor codes it will have 2 digits like this:
[[File:New-text-color-codes.jpg|alt=New Text Colors codes |thumb|Here are the text codes from Newtextcolors mod which is already in Zandronum.]]
\c[XX]
 
 
... before that part of your name. Whatever letter you pick ('''A-V''') determines the color of the letters after it. So, say I wanted to make my name red.  I'd type (at the console)


  name \cgCarnevil
  name \cgCarnevil
or if you like to use the newtevtcolors it must contain a letter ('''A-Z''') first then a number ('''1-0''').
name \c[m1]Carnevil


Since g is the code for red, that makes my name appear in red. If I wanted the first part in red, and the second in blue, I'd do:
Since g is the code for red, that makes my name appear in red. If I wanted the first part in red, and the second in blue, I'd do:


  name \cgCarn\chevil
  name \cgCarn\chevil
 
same goes to the newtextcolors
Since h is the code for blue, everything after it ("evil") will appear blue.  Pretty simple, huh? A list of available colors can be found [http://zdoom.org/wiki/Print#Colors here].
name \c[m1]Carn\c[g0]evil
 
Since h is the code for blue, everything after it ("evil") will appear blue.  Pretty simple, huh? A list of available colors can be found [http://zdoom.org/wiki/Print#Colors here] and [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3502&pid=46018#pid46018 Here] (The NewTextColor Codes has been added into Zandronum recently) .
There is also a pwad that most servers nowaday use named "NewTextColours". [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3502&pid=46018#pid46018 Here] is a link to it, and the codes needed to use them.


Go nuts! :) It can also be done when chatting, so enjoy.
Go nuts! :) It can also be done when chatting, so enjoy.
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== Help! Nobody can see my server! ==
== Help! Nobody can see my server! ==
Please see the [[Port Forwarding]] page.
Please see the [[Port Forwarding]] page.
OR
You can go to One of the 3 free self-server hosting websites:
[https://allfearthesentinel.com/ The Sentinel's Playground (US)]
[https://audrealms.com/ Austral Doom Realms (AU)]
[https://euroboros.net/ Euroboros (EU)]


== How do I install the latest beta build of Zandronum? ==
== How do I install the latest beta build of Zandronum? ==
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*B: Just only paste the beta build over the latest public release.  However, you will not be able to join other servers that are not running the same Beta build as you, due to incompatible build or additional files (such as <nowiki>skulltag_data.pk3</nowiki>), and you must use a clean configuration file (.ini).
*B: Just only paste the beta build over the latest public release.  However, you will not be able to join other servers that are not running the same Beta build as you, due to incompatible build or additional files (such as <nowiki>skulltag_data.pk3</nowiki>), and you must use a clean configuration file (.ini).
== I have strange OpenGL problems, what should I do? ==
== I have strange OpenGL problems, what should I do? ==
Please take a moment to read the [[OpenGL FAQ]], this will help you on resolving your OpenGL problems.
Please take a moment to read the [[OpenGL FAQ]], this will help you on resolving your OpenGL problems.
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Tired of talking about Zandronum? Then [http://zandronum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=80 talk about other things!]
Tired of talking about Zandronum? Then [http://zandronum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=80 talk about other things!]


You can keep up with announcements, development, and other staff things at the top of [http://zandronum.com/forum/ our forums].
You can keep up with announcements, development, and other staff things at the top of [http://zandronum.com/forum/ our forums] or [https://discord.gg/fNW79Fm our discord].


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== Zandronum IRC is down! is there any alternative places I could talk to? ==
[https://discord.gg/fNW79Fm Discord] is the only place since IRC is no longer maintained.


= Related Articles =
= Related Articles =
== Wiki Links ==
== Wiki Links ==
* [[Playing Online]]
* [[Playing Online]]
* [[Working With IRC]]
* [[FAQ (archive)]]


== Forum Links ==
== Forum Links ==
* [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2483 Zandronum Pill - everything a newbie would want to know!]
* [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2483 Zandronum Pill - everything a newbie would want to know!]


== External Link s==
== External Links==
* [http://www.idsoftware.com/ id software's home page]
* [http://www.idsoftware.com/ id software's home page]
* [http://store.steampowered.com/sub/18397/ Doom Collection download on sale at the Steam store]
* [http://store.steampowered.com/sub/18397/ Doom Collection download on sale at the Steam store]