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# Ace of Shades - Help Information
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In this document, we'll go over how to use the launcher, basic game controls, and some explanations of game mechanics so that you can start playing right away.
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## Launcher
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The launcher is a small application that makes it easy to connect to different servers to join their hosted games. The first thing you'll see is a list of servers. **You can remove or edit a server by right-clicking on it**, and **you can add new servers using the Add Server button** at the bottom.
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Each entry in the list is just a way to remember a specific address (and optionally your preferred username when connecting to that server), so that **you can double-click on a server to instantly connect**.
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> Servers have an *address* which consists usually of an IP address and port number. For example, there might be a server whose address is `123.123.123.123:54321`.
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> It's up to the server to decide whether to allow you to join, so pick a sensible username.
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## Controls
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To control your player in-game, the following are the default controls:
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| Control | Description |
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| `WASD` | Move player forward, left, backward, and right. |
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| `R` | Reload your weapon. |
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| `T` | Start typing a message in chat. |
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| `/` | Start typing a command in chat. |
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| `LEFT-CLICK` | Use your weapon. |
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| `SCROLL` | Zoom in or out. |
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| `MOUSE-MOVE` | Aim your weapon. |
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| `ENTER` | Send your message or command in chat. |
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> Be careful when typing a message or command in chat! Other players can and will try to kill you.
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## Basic Mechanics
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In most scenarios, when you join a server, you'll be placed onto a *team*. Each team has a spawn point, which is where you'll start out. There's also a resupply area for each team, where you can replenish your health and ammunition when running low.
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Each time you kill someone from another team, your own team's score increases. Different servers may come up with different rules for what constitutes a victory, but the premise is simple: **kill as many enemies as possible**.
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You can quit at any time by closing the game window.
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> Some servers may have policies which discourage *combat-logging* (disconnecting when about to die), and they may ban you from reconnecting! Take this into account, and play fair.
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