Begin playing
There are 4 steps to playing Allegiance.
- Download and install the game.
- Create a Gameplay account.
- Learn how to play.
- Join a game online.
Many new players think they can skip step 3, but at a bare minimum you should go through the 7 Training Missions.
Download and Install
- First read through the Terms of Service and Rules of Conduct.
- You will need to agree to them before creating a game or forum account.
- Reading them now can save you some time if you find you don't agree with them.
- Download the game by clicking here
- Run the installer
- Comprehensive installation directions here.
- If you have any difficulties, visit the Tech Support Zone.
Gameplay Account
Your gameplay account is the name you will have in-game. You cannot login to online games without one.
- You can create an account here.
- It will be associated with any computer you play on, this is to protect against cheaters circumventing callsigns.
- Be careful you don't link your name to someone else's machine!
You will also want a forum account sooner or later.
- Create a forum account.
- This should match your main gameplay account.
Learn How to Play
Allegiance is a complicated game to play. I know you may be eager to jump in and try the game out and see what it's like, but please, please, play the seven Training Missions first. And keep in mind:
- The Training Missions teach you everything about how to play the game...
- ... they teach you nothing about how to win the game.
It's like knowing how to hit a golfball without having a clue where the hole is. You may be perfect at hitting the golfball exactly where you want it, but you're still going to be useless at playing golf. That's why I say the training missions are the bare minimum.
Consult the Learning Guide if you're interested in advancing to the next level.
Join a Game
With the previous 3 steps complete, it's a simple matter of running ASGS, logging in with your gameplay account, and joining a game in the Free Games section.
- You'll probably want to start at the Newbie Server.
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