From 4afc351933e8cc41bb5eb095e2fbe26d2a59c9d1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Wilson Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2021 19:23:09 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Fill out FAQ on the website --- WebHostLib/static/assets/faq/faq_en.md | 48 ++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/WebHostLib/static/assets/faq/faq_en.md b/WebHostLib/static/assets/faq/faq_en.md index fae9f302..3152c6a2 100644 --- a/WebHostLib/static/assets/faq/faq_en.md +++ b/WebHostLib/static/assets/faq/faq_en.md @@ -1,10 +1,52 @@ # Frequently Asked Questions ## What is a randomizer? -Who's on first. +A randomizer is a modification of a video game which reorganizes the items required to progress through the game. +A normal play-through of a game might require you to require item A to unlock item B, then C, and so forth. In a +randomized game, you might first find item C, then A, then B. + +This transforms games from a linear experience into a puzzle, presenting players with a new challenge each time they +play a randomized game. Putting items in non-standard locations can require the player to think about the game world +and the items they encounter in new and interesting ways. + +## What happens if an item is placed somewhere it is impossible to get? +The randomizer has many strict sets of rules it must follow when generating a game. One of the functions of these +rules is to ensure items necessary to complete the game will be accessible to the player. Many games also have a +subset of rules allowing certain items to be placed in normally unreachable locations, provided the player has +indicated they are comfortable exploiting certain glitches in the game. ## What is a multi-world? -What's on second. +While a randomizer shuffles a game, a multi-world randomizer shuffles that game for multiple players. For example, +in a two player multi-world, players A and B each get their own randomized version of a game, called seeds. In each +player's game, they may find items which belong to the other player. If player A finds an item which belongs to +player B, the item will be sent to player B's world over the internet. + +This creates a cooperative experience during multi-world games, requiring players to rely upon each other to complete +their game. Currently, a maximum of 255 players can participate in a single multi-world. + +## What happens if a person has to leave early? +If a player must leave early, they can use Archipelago's forfeit system. When a player forfeits their game, all +the items in that game which belong to other players are sent out automatically, so other players can continue to +play. ## What does multi-game mean? -I don't know's on third. +While a multi-world game traditionally requires all players to be playing the same game, a multi-game multi-world +allows players to randomize any of a number of supported games, and send items between them. This allows players of +different games to interact with one another in a single multiplayer environment. + +## Can I generate a single-player game with Archipelago? +Yes. All our supported games can be generated as single-player experiences, and so long as you download the software, +the website is not required to generate them. + +## How do I get started? +If you are ready to start randomizing games, or want to start playing your favorite randomizer with others, +please join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/8Z65BR2). There are always people ready to answer any questions +you might have. + +## I want to add a game to the Archipelago randomizer. How do I do that? +The best way to get started is to take a look at our [code on GitHub](https://github.com/ArchipelagoMW/Archipelago). +There, you will find examples of games in the [worlds](https://github.com/ArchipelagoMW/Archipelago/tree/main/worlds) +folder, as well as some [documentation](https://github.com/ArchipelagoMW/Archipelago/tree/main/docs) on our +network interfaces. + +If you have more questions, feel free to ask in the **#archipelago-dev** channel on our Discord.