Q:I have my SA-MP server working, but my friends can't see it.
A:This is a common question asked throughout the forums on a regular basis. Basically you need to set an internal IP address for your computer and then forward your ports. This is the best guide http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm.
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Q:I join many servers but they ask me to login, how do I do this?
A:The problem with answering this straight up, is any server can have any system it wants. So it maybe /register, /ns register. Plenty of things. You should either type /help or ask on the server if you can, if all that fails, go to their site.
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Q:How can I make a server
A:In terms of actually starting up a server, you need to download a server package from here, then run the SAMP-SERVER.EXE in the package
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Q:I downloaded the server package but the second I start samp-server.exe a black window pops up and closes
A:This may be a few things, the best place to get the answer is your server_log.txt, two of the most common reasons are misconfiguration in server.cfg, check that you have changed your RCON password and that the gamemode you have typed in exists in your gamemodes folder.
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Q:How do I add server to favourites?
A:Use this image to help you
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Q:When will new SA-MP be out?
A:At the moment nobody knows, its never really known until a really short time beforehand, so be patient and keep reading the forums for updates
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Q:How do I script in SA-MP?
A:Scripting requires time and patience, if you do not have either then I suggest you don't bother, if you do. Download a server package from www.sa-mp.com/download.php, once you have it, open up the pawno folder, and then open Pawno.exe, that's your SA-MP script editor. You use it to edit any scripts you make/download.
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Q:How can I make maps for SA-MP
A:There are many ways to do this, the simplist way is to head on over to the script showroom in these forums and pick up a copy of the map editor.
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Q:How do I make my server 24/7 without leaving my PC on?
A:You can't. You need to pay for hosting if you cannot leave your PC on and you want your server 24/7. Check the Server Support forum for more information on server hosters.
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Q:I found a bug in SA-MP, what do I do?
A:Unless it has already been posted in the Bug Report section of this forum, post it there. But make sure it's not a script bug. The difference is that its not a server's problem with their script, it should be a problem with SA-MP itself, examples can be found in the Bug Report section.
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Q:Whats the SA-MP Maxplayers in each server?
A:500 maxplayers is the max at the moment. This maxplayers may change when adding NPCs to the server.
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Q:What is in the new SA-MP?
A:Read the news on SA-MP.com for more information, everything you need to know is there.
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Q:Is there a GTA:SA 3.0?
A:Yes, that is the Steam version, it is currently incompatible with SA-MP.
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Q:I Have a problem with my server or pawno in Windows: Vista, what do I do?
A:Take a look at this thread: http://forum.sa-mp.com/index.php?topic=47484.0
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Q:Do you need to have GTA:SA Open to join an SA-MP server?
A:No, simply open the browser and join any server
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Q:Do you need to complete the game
A:No
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Q:I got banned from a server, how do I get unbanned?
A:Find out the servers website and they will most likely have a ban appeal section. If they don't accept your ban, or don't even have a place to appeal, there's nothing that we can do on the SA-MP forums. It's completely up to the owner of that server, and their administration team.
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Q:Someone offered me free hosting for my server, should I accept
A:This is truely NOT recommended, one reason for this is that they just want to steal your script, even if you only provide the .amx don't trust them. Now while some free hosters are trustable and will offer great free hosting, there is almost always a catch, I personally recommend paying for one.
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Q:After 3 mins of waiting the game doesn't start?
A:The reason for this is completely uncertain, but most likely due to human error, check if it works in SinglePlayer first, and if it does, make sure it's version 1.0. Further than that all I can say is re-install San Andreas.
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Q:Do you need a certain ping to play?
A:You don't need a certain ping, but a lower one is prefferable. If you have a lower ping your gaming experience will be faster and smooth, if you have a higher than average ping(140-180 average) then you will not have as good an experience. Now the reasons for high ping can be anything, it can be the server itself, but usually it's due to you living too far from the server.
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Q:Can you make an SA-MP server off of webhosting?
A:If you have shell access to the server you can, but that does not mean it's legal by your webhostings Terms Of Service to run other servers off of it.
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Q:In order to run SAMP does running the patch to downgrade SA from v2.00 to v1.00 have any adverse effects on the single player game? I just worry that I may compromise the solid performance/structure/code of the original game, which I most certainly do not wish to do.
A:Well since it's downgrading to a lower version then it will probably undo some fixed bugs that came with 2.0. If you have a problem with some bugs in 1.0 which the 2.0 patch fixes, you can always download the patch and use it for when you want to play singleplayer. Other than that there is no apparent preformance or stability issues.
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Q: What is this "Hosted" tab in my SA-MP client?
A: This is a list of servers which have paid for a premium slot on the list, they do not gain any other privilages other than that.
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Q: How do I get my server on this "Hosted" tab?
A: You can get onto the hosted tab through a reselling company called "serverFFS", you can find the page to purchase this premium listing here
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Q: Was the official tab listing removed in a recent update purposely?
A: Yes.
Q: What is sa-mp?
A: http://wiki.sa-mp.com/wiki/Introduction#What_is_SA:MP.3F
Q: Where to download sa-mp?
A: www.sa-mp.com/download.php
Q: Does sa-mp work with GTA:SA 1.1 2.x 3.x?
- SA-MP requires GTA San Andreas v1.0 US or EU PC DVD version.
- Version 2.0 of the DVD version can be downgraded using a 3rd party patch.
- The Steam and Direct2Drive versions are not supported and can not be downgraded.
- If you want to know how to make sa-mp work with Steam pm me.
Q: Howto forward my ports?
A: http://portforward.com
Q: My sa-mp does not work on Windows Vista?
A: http://forum.sa-mp.com/index.php?topic=12424.0
Q: Sometimes I loose my sound, how to fix this?
A: http://forum.sa-mp.com/index.php?topic=15659.0
Q: Howto decide weather a player is a cheater?
A: http://forum.sa-mp.com/index.php?topic=5786.0
Q: How do I login as RCON on my server?
A: /rcon login password
Q: What are the RCON commands?
A: http://wiki.sa-mp.com/wiki/RCON
