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* [http://www.freeallegiance.org/documents/FAOTOS.htm Terms of Service]  
* [http://www.freeallegiance.org/documents/FAOTOS.htm Terms of Service]  
* [http://www.freeallegiance.org/documents/FAOROC.htm Rules of Conduct]
* [http://www.freeallegiance.org/documents/FAOROC.htm Rules of Conduct]
'''2.''' Get Allegiance
'''2.''' Install the game and create a gameplay account.
* [http://www.freeallegiance.org/downloads/Allegiance%20Setup/Allegiance%20Setup.exe Download Allegiance Setup.exe]
* Directions here: [[Install Guide]]
* Run Allegiance Setup.exe and install Allegiance
 
 
===Creating Accounts===
There are two types of account ''Gameplay account'' and ''Forum account''. The later is not neccessary to play the game, but inevitable if you continue to play.
*[http://asgs.alleg.net/asgsnet/newaccount.aspx Create a new Game Account]
**If you do not create a Gameplay account you will be unable to log on to online games, but can still play the training missions and LAN games.
**Please read the <font color="red">dangers</font> of [[Linking Callsigns]] to another player's account.
*[http://www.freeallegiance.org/forums/index.php?act=Reg&CODE=00 Create a Forum Account]
 
 
===Connecting to the Internet===
*Login to the Free Allegiance servers using the [[ASGS|Allegiance Secure Gameplay System]] (ASGSClient.exe).
** This is the step which requires your Gameplay Account.
** After installing there should be a link to ASGS on your desktop, called "Allegiance".
** [[ASGS Guide]] &ndash; See how to log in; and a technical guide to the other features of ASGS
*Click on "Free Games".
*Click on "Current Games Listings".
*Choose the server you want to play on, and join it.
*Choose the team you want to play on, and join it.
*Now wait patiently for the game to start (unless it's already started, of course!).
 


===Trouble Shooting===
===Trouble Shooting===
* If you have any difficulties, visit the [[Tech Support]] Zone.
* If you have any difficulties, visit the [[Tech Support]] Zone.


==What you should know BEFORE playing==
==What you should know BEFORE playing==

Revision as of 19:29, 19 October 2007

Steps to Start Playing

Installing

1. 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.

2. Install the game and create a gameplay account.

Trouble Shooting

What you should know BEFORE playing

  • The Training Missions teach you to control your ship.
    • They are a necessary step to learning how to play...
    • ... but don't teach much on how to play the game (i.e. win). Consult the Learning Guide if you're interested in 'advancing to the next level'.
  • There is a Newbie Server. Please start there.
  • Please read these guides before playing on a non-newbie server.
    • Allegiance Introduction – Read about Allegiance's complex learning curve and how to lower it.
    • Cadet I – Visit Cadet I at the Allegiance Academy
    • Common Mistakes – Common mistakes made by new players and how to avoid them


How to learn and get involved in the community

  • Create an account on our forum: Register. On the forums you can post questions, discuss tactics, and brag about victories; as well as getting in on all the latest developments.
  • Learning Guide – a simple guide pointing out the best places to go and learn how to play.
  • Training Programs and Resources - an exhaustive list of all the articles and events available to train pilots.


Related Articles

Install Guide

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