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IRC - #openttdcoop wiki

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IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is used to improve the communication between all players and friends of #openttdcoop. Server: irc.oftc.net. Irc:/ irc.oftc.net/openttdcoop. If you want to join our community, you will need an IRC client. We therefore recommend one of these clients:. Http:/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChatZilla. Many OS'es, Firefox Addon). Http:/ konversation.kde.org/. Http:/ www.xchat.org/. Http:/ www.bersirc.org. Linux, other UNIX). Http:/ www.weechat.org/. Alternatively you can also use our webclient.

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Quickstart - #openttdcoop wiki

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Quickstart for #openttdcoop Public Server. This page will tell you how to join, and what to expect when you are playing on the public server. Be sure to read through the entire page. If you were pointed here, and ask questions about things covered here, it is likely you'll be sent back here again. The following articles are considered basic essential knowledge necessary for joining #openttdcoop games:. It is important to know what stage the game is in when you join. Openttdcoop games progress in stages.

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Glossary - #openttdcoop wiki

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The Glossary contains definitions for words often used in cooperative games and on the IRC channel. See also Naming conventions. Please keep the list alphabetically sorted when you edit it. When using any number in game chat (sometimes prefixed with a #) we are talking about a train, with the number being the train's number so other people can look it up quickly. 1st tier, primaries. 2nd tier, secondaries. A hub that connects multiple mainlines with each other. CW stands for ClockWise. Initial infrastruc...

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GRF - #openttdcoop wiki

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Base GRFs and Sound. Settings for old saves. GRFs are small extensions to OTTD's graphics and gameplay. A GRF could be a new bridge type, a whole new trainset or a new cargo type. #openttdcoop is using a compilation. Of GRFs to make our gameplay even more addictive. NewGRFs are to be placed in. C: My Documents newgrf (Windows 95, 98, ME). C: Documents and Settings username My Documents OpenTTD newgrf (Windows 2000, XP). C: Users username Documents OpenTTD newgrf (Windows Vista, 7). As well on the Pro Zone.

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Ruleset - #openttdcoop wiki

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Rules of our games. Rules are used to ease the cooperative gameplay. Do not think of rules as laws, being punished if you don't follow them, but rules as a cornerstone to play together. Please note: individual games may have different rulesets. These rules are a default set, and in different games different rules may be needed - look at our Gametype-pages. Rules of our games. You should be on IRC. In case we need to have a discussion for which in game chat is not sufficient. For the same reason in order ...

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Basic Networking - #openttdcoop wiki

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Redirected from Line hierarchy. During the course of this article you will be introduced to #openttdcoop-style networks on a general level, with possible side trips to more advanced techniques and concepts. It is important to understand that everything stated on this page is true in general, but not necessarily for all games. In fact, an exception could probably be found to every single rule stated here. Main station hub (MSH). Main station line (MSL). In our games we usually. L L L L10R R R R. Meaning e...

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Tutorial Savegame Stations - #openttdcoop wiki

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In this section one will find the most common techniques and tricks needed in order to construct some decent stations for our network. 31 Leave Waiting Space. A simple yet very important rule: leave a gap in front of a station to provide some waiting space if required. Depending on the output of the industry connected via the station you scale the amount of platforms (see 3.4. Scale the length of the waiting space as well! 32 One-direction only needed. 33 Waiting Space for at least one Train. Ensure that...

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Communication - #openttdcoop wiki

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This article is a reference to the different types of communication expected to be used in coop server games. Communication is not restricted to only the IRC and in-game chat, but through the proper use of signs, station names, and other in-game tools, players can convey information to each other. Using the formats displayed below will ensure that players can easily find information they need and that we are all consistent in our communication. 8226;MESSAGE BOARD•! 8226;NETWORK PLAN•! And any other signi...

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Tutorial Savegame - #openttdcoop wiki

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The #openttdcoop Tutorial Savegame. After some 2 years of #openttdcoop we felt like we had to do a compilation of key points from our games. Some of our well-known guides are a nice peek into the world of #openttdcoop but by any means not enough to tell our readers WHY we build weird structures such as Load Balancers. Most important in order to understand these constructs is seeing them in action. As a result of our considerations we hereby supply a tutorial savegame. To every interested reader. It's not...

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Tutorial Savegame Sideline - #openttdcoop wiki

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This section belongs to Sideline. Related tips and tricks. 21 Sideline where needed. Try to minimize the number of Sidelines. By placing them properly on the map. The industry-view mode of your map helps you spot the right places for building Sideline Hubs. If you have the opinion that one industry is too far off an existing sideline, start a new one! At this sign you see a rather common implementation of a Sideline Hub. 23 Sideline Exit Load Balancer. Look at the dedicated Guides.