FAQ and Wiki

[ZOB]

Hi guys, newbie here.

Been playing TA since it came out, and FA for a couple of years.I'm an internet and networking ignoramus but managed to get multiplayer games happening on a home network fine. Atm my connection is a pre paid usb stick thing, but my house has some kind of gray Telecom (telstra) box on the front so useful speed/ping could be reached.

I read in this form that there is a wiki but I can't find it. Doh. The FAQ is to use the forum but i need one to understand what is going on here.

Eg, do i have to deal with these steam/GPG dudes? I have never done anything with them in the past and would like to keep it that way.

What software do i need to install and in what order?

Can i install 3610 over3599 or do i need the ones in between as well.
Can i install 3610 over a fresh FA ?
Many other newbie questions.

Just point me at the wiki or shoot me and put me out of my misery

Thanks in advance

Cheers, ZOB

[pip]

Welcom to FAF community, ZOB! (interesting nickname...)
Here is the wiki:

http://www.faforever.com/mediawiki/inde ... _.28FAQ.29

Not sure you can find all the answers to your questions there, but it'll be a good start.
Cheers

[ZOB]

Thanks pip!

The wiki only seems to have info on how to play. I need to know how to install.

Do i need the steam software if i only want to faf?

Could someone make a sticky or something?

I'm sure there are many people who would like to play but are discouraged from joining faf by the unclear patching sequence/process.

Also i am thinking of a pc upgrade. FA supports 6cores/12 threads yes? Anyone have any interesting CPU/GPU advice?

Cheers, ZOB

[ZOB]

I still need some help with the problems above, dudes. I also can't see the home page of this site, the screen stays blank and it never displays. When i click back i see the page for an instant (.1 sec) and then it goes away. Is that important? Is there stuff i need there?

[Raging_Squirrel]

What is your browser? Try using a different one, anyway.

[ZOB]

No go with FF or chrome.

[pip]

Check the FAF tech support forum for Steam install.

[Ze_PilOt]

It's a standard wiki site (exactly the same as wikipedia), If something is wrong, I can't do much.
You are the only one with that problem as far as I know, so I'm pretty sure your browser is faulty

[ZOB]

Thank you Pilot. Howdy. I can get to wikipedia's homepage no problemo.

It only matters if there is something I need there.

It's a bit strange because I'm sure i saw it a few months ago.

I disabled AVG and ad block.

I'm using FFox 9.0.1 and a virgin install of chrome just for you!

I'm not sure what else i can do here.

Try third browser?

pip-thanks man but do i actually need steam?

Anyone feel like having a go at some of my earlier questions?

[ZOB]

Thanks Anaryl!

Today I can see the homepage with chrome but not Ffox.

I never thought of playing with pre paid wireless. How much data would be used for a 1 v 1 game?
The Telstra box will give me broadband if i can find the $

Cheers ZOB