MOHAA / SPEARHEAD [SSPzA]    Frequently Asked Questions     Note: Most answers can be found by reading the game manual and GameSpy Arcade FAQ carefully, but here are some answers to players with questions that relate to Medal of Honor Spearhead as it pertains to playing online with [SSPzA].    FAQ sites to visit are:       These are both excellent sources of information about GameSpy and Medal of Honor   FAQ Contents  Please scroll down for answers   Basic Gaming Questions 1. There are spaces on the game spy number of players by a server name available but it says “The server is full” when I try to join. 2. Why did I get booted? 3. What are the rules for the [SSPzA] games? 4. What are cheats? 5. What are game mods? 6. What is a bot? 7. What is a skin? 8. What does an “Unauthorized Skin” mean? 9. I seem to have a lag in my game is there anything I can do to fix it? 10. How do I set my game to always walk?   (GS) GameSpy Questions 1. Do I need to be on GameSpy? 2. What is a GS name? 3. What is RW? 4. How do I add [SSPzA] members to my buddy list?   Console (RCON) Questions 1. What or who is the console that keeps talking during a game? 2. What is RCON and do I need to know how to use it? 3. How do I get into a game that is full? 4. What is “key” binding and how would I use it?   [SSPzA] Questions 1. What is [SSPzA]? 2. What is a Tactical server? 3. What do I need to do to become a Recruit? 4. What do I need to do to become a Private? 5. What is expected after I become a clan member?   Forum 1. How do I use the forum?   Excerpts Excerpts from an FAQ page by ZagZ on cheats.   BASIC GAMING QUESTIONS   1. There are spaces on the game spy number of players by a server name available but it says “The server is full” when I try to join.               You may need to refresh your list, or they may be in use by private slots. If you are a private or above in SSPzA then you can access the site with a password. See RCON below for a detailed answer by Blank on how to access the server with a password.     2. Why did I get booted?             There are several reasons that you may have been booted. High ping, cheat detected, improper language/disrespect for other players, TKing (killing members of your own team), breaking posted rules such as running. Hopefully you were warned several times before you were booted, but Ping boots for example are automatic and you will just get booted to prevent game lag.   3. What are the rules for the [SSPzA] games?             No running unless under direct fire or grenades land near you, No team killing, No cheating, Respect all clan members, No bad language. These are the posted rules however general good conduct is expected, ie no spawn killing, limit talk killing, do not interfere with other players on same team ie jumping on them when they are trying to hide.   4. What are cheats?             Cheats are modifications a player places on their own game that give them an unfair advantage usually a game hack such as seeing or shooting through walls, brightly coloring players skins so they are easy to see, extra health or invulnerability and more. More on cheaters at end of FAQ from a site by zagz.   5. What are game mods?             Mods are generally modifications to the game on the server that apply to everyone playing on that server such as weapon recoil, movement speed, lean while walking, (realism mods are popular), technically a mod is a cheat as it applies to the pure form of the game, however since mods effect everyone equally they are not considered cheats in game play. When joining a game you can follow players before choosing a team to see how the game is being played. Ask if you are not sure what the rules on the server are.   6. What is a bot?             A bot is a form of a cheat that aids in performance of an individual player. Aim bots for example allow a player to get a head shot every time they shoot in the general direction of an enemy.  Bots are not allowed.   7. What is a skin?             A skin is the way a player looks. The game comes with standard skins called stock skins but many alternative skins are available. You can only use a skin that is on the server so that all may use and see them. Some skins are considered cheats such as big bulls eyes because a player can force skins and make everyone else in the game have a target or glowing shirt etc. SSPzA has special skins to be used by members to identify unit and rank.   8. What does an “Unauthorized Skin” mean?             Servers that do not have the skin you have selected loaded on them will refer to it as an unauthorized skin and require you to change to stock skins or be booted.   9. I seem to have a lag in my game is there anything I can do to fix it?             Yes, you can adjust your fps (frames per second) in the console:             How To - Display Your FPS:         1. Display the MOH:SH console         2. Type "fps 1" without the quotes.         3. Type "fps 0" without the quotes, to turn it off.                         How To - Cap Your FPS:         1. Display the MOH:SH console         2. Type "com_maxfps ##" without the quotes. ## max fps.                         How To - Display The Lagometer:         1. Display the MOH:SH console         2. Type "cg_lagometer 1" without the quotes.         3. Type "cg_lagometer 1" without the quotes, turn to it off.                             Adjust Your Rate To Avoid Lag:           The following is only for DSL, Cable, or higher bandwidth connections.           Do not follow these instructions if you are connecting at a lower bandwidth             The default rate settings for cable and DSL (20000 or 50000) are much too high for the current client/server setups.                         How To - Adjust Your Rate:              1. Display the MOH:SH console              2. Type "rate 10000" without the quotes - that's 4 zeros.              3. To monitor network performance dynamically, see using lag meter   10. How do I set my game to always walk?              To set your game to always walk, during the game, press F3 then Uncheck always run.   (GS) GAME SPY QUESTIONS   1. Do I need to be on GameSpy?             While it is not necessary to be a member of GameSpy it does give you the advantage of seeing when buddies are online and joining games they are in. It is encouraged that you play with other clan members when possible. GameSpy also allows you to join in chats and other features available through them. You do not have to pay to use GameSpy unless you want to so there is no real reason why not to.   2. What is a GS name?             A GS name is simply a GameSpy nickname. You may be asked to give your GS name because that is how you will usually be contacted.   3. What is RW?             RW is Roger Wilco, a in game voice communication system allowing for team members to talk while playing. There is a link on the SSPzA site to get RW and explaining it in more detail.   4. How do I add [SSPzA] members to my buddy list?           You must know their GS name first. Click the star in the upper right hand corner of the gamespyarcade screen. This opens the buddy area. Double click in that area and a pop-up will show up asking you the name of the person you want to find. Enter the information and send. It will tell you that you need to be authorized by the person. Click request and send. You will be notified as to when you are added.   CONSOLE (RCON) CONTROL QUESTIONS   Click here for a RCON GUIDE provided by Blank   1. What or who is the console that keeps talking during a game?             Console is the name of the person using RCON (below). Console acts as the game Referee giving directions and monitoring game play. They may be playing the game or just monitoring it. The Console may send messages to the players either directly or by automated messages. RCON is a part of the game that allows controls of the server described more below. Console directions must be followed or you may be booted or even banned from the game for not following rules.   2. What is RCON and do I need to know how to use it?             RCON is the server remote control built into the game. It is accessed by the advanced options screen and by checking the box for console. You do not need to know anything about RCON to play the game. It is used for such things as booting violators, changing maps, and sending messages with “bound keys”, etc. Later you may want to use the features or be asked to be console if you are the only member of [SSPzA] on the server. There is more information on the server on the “HOW TO” link from the [SSPzA] site.   3. How do I get into a game that is full?       First you need to have the server password; which means you have to be at least a Pvt. Once you have the password you must activate the console. To do this you go into your main screen in SH. (the big room) and click "options". Then click "advanced". And put a check mark in the box next to "console". From there you hit the "~" or"`" button, which is right next to the #1 on the top or near top of your keyboard. This will bring up the console. You then type. Password "*****" (where ****** is the current server password) and then press enter. Then you have to reconnect to the server. If you tried to connect but it said full, and you just entered the server password. You can type "reconnect" in console and press enter and it will reconnect. If not you can type. Connect 66.151.132.227 and press enter.   Thanks Blank for this answer.   4. What is “key” binding and how would I use it?               Key binding is a means to set up predetermined messages associated with specific keys. As Blank explains here:   hit the ~ / ` button to bring up console... and type this.... bind k say "I own you all hahahaha"   then when you press the "k" button on your keyboard it will display like you were saying it "I own you all hahahaha"   Bind key console command       Examples...       Bind k say "BF rules"         Press K and it will say "BF rules"         Bind l kill         Press L and you will take your self out of commission         Bind o rcon say "[Col.KrazyPinoy]: ***Blank is a noob***"         Press O and have the rcon pass entered and it will say in console       "[Col.KrazyPinoy]: ***Blank is a noob***"         You have to have console activated...that is where commands are typed.       [SSPzA] 1. What is [SSPzA]?             [SSPzA] is a clan of players of Medal of Honor: Spearhead. SSPzA means SS Panzer Army based on World War II military units. The [SSPzA] has various units including German (1st SS Leibstandarte & 5th SS Wiking), U.S. (American Friekorp), British (British Friekorp), Russian (30th SS) and a training division (SS Training Division) Each unit or Div has a commanding officer CO with NCOs and Enlisted in the ranks. Each Div is required to wear the appropriate uniform (skin) for their rank and unit.   2. What is a Tactical server?             Tactical servers are those servers playing Medal of Honor Spearhead or Allied Assault who chooses to play the game in a more realistic way than what is referred to as Run-and-Gun servers. We try to recreate realistic military combat by using realism mods and server rules. There are several other tactical servers such as the {W} clan and the (5W/SS) clan. These servers also utilize the no-running concept however their choice of game mods probably differ.   3. What do I need to do to become a Recruit?             To become a [SSPzA] recruit you will need to: First and foremost you need to read the rules and regulations. You must have a good attitude and be able to work as a team. In order to join our clan, please leave the following information below in our forum. Tryouts will be held in our server.         Real Name:         GS Name:         Best time to reach you:         And any other relevant information   4. What do I need to do to become a Private?             Communicate with [SSPzA] Sgt.ShotgunChris training div CO. He is responsible to the [SSPzA] commander [SSPzA] Col.KrazyPinoyAFHRS to train and evaluate each recruit for possible membership.   5. What is expected after I become a clan member?             Follow and enforce the rules of the clan. Go to the Rules page to read the appropriate rules.     FORUM 1. How do I use the forum?             To use the forum click the forum link and select the register link in the upper right hand portion of the screen under where it says [SSPzA] Tactical Combat. You will need to register, creating a name such as [SSPzA]Rct.Nickname. Just follow the instructions at the chatarea.com control panel. Excerpts from an FAQ page by zagz   Cheaters Cheaters are a pain in the arse, I’m not going to show you how to cheat, I’m just going to give you a bit of advice on spotting them. Just let me start by saying that cheating is not the way to go, the whole idea of the game is to play your best without cheating so that you know how good you are. Sure if your not that good of a player it can be frustrating, but that doesn't give you the right to cheat and beat people who are better than you, if you’re always the underdog then perhaps you should start putting in some more hours of practice, because that’s the only way you will ever truly become a great player. Modding, is it Cheating? In the strictest sense yes modding is cheating, but I tend to be a bit more lenient than, as long as the advantage given is not major and no serious changes have been made to the game, most people shouldn't mind.       Right now that I've had my little rant its time to get back to the point, spotting those who cheat. Here is a list of the cheats that I’ve come across personally:   1. Head Shot Bot 2. Increased Power and range of weapons (i.e. shotgun) 3. Invisibility 4. Invulnerability 5. What to do When You've Spotted a Cheater   This is by no means a definitive list, just what I’ve seen about, if you know of any more kinds of cheats then please email me.       Head Shot Bot For most of us it’s quite difficult to shoot people in the head all of the time, sure its not Impossible, but when the message comes up” Unnamed Soldier was shot in the head by Unnamed Soldier" over and over again, it’s likely that the person is using some kind of head shot bot. It's a program that automatically shoots people in the head, all they have to do is aim in the general direction of their target and BANG, near enough instantaneous death. Increased Power and Range of Weapons The shotgun, what a weapon, powerful enough to kill multiple opponents with one all mighty blast. Where’s the catch? Of course, it only works at very close range. For some people out there though this is not the case, they have managed to make the trusty old shotgun devastating at long range as well. As you play the game you get a feel for the weapons and the distances that they work the best at, using this knowledge you can always tell when something isn’t right. Invisibility, This one is also very annoying, your on a role, bodies are falling beneath feet at every turn and then spookily bang, your shot, you look around and nobody is there, then your hit again and again! This could be due to a number of things, someone is just out of sight or they have a great hiding place, but if this keeps happening at different locations throughout the map then you can be sure some little git is cheating. This can sometimes be accidental though, when people are playing about with new skins, the adverse effect can be invisibility, so don't go ranting and raving straight away. Invulnerability This is the most obvious one, maybe not at first but after a few minutes everyone will be screaming out at the cheater. You shoot them, they don’t die, they’re cheating, or are they? I've been in situations before where I've been in a gun fight with multiple opponents and killed them all, limping away with just 4% health, that doesn't make me a cheater although it may seem that way to the people you’ve just killed.     What to do When Your Sure You've Spotted a Cheater First of all you have to be absolutely certain that someone is cheating, I've been falsely accused before and it isn’t  fun, you can damage a good players reputation. Don't start screaming CHEAT if someone doesn't die from your shotgun blast, they might just be lucky. If you are sure then you have to tell who ever is running the server the name of the cheat and what it is they are doing, this way other people who haven't yet spoken out could confirm what you are saying. In a busy game with a lot of chat your message could be lost, so copy and paste it and say it a few times in capitals, don’t go on and on though as this can be annoying, just enough times to get your message across. Another thing to remember is the content of what you are saying, don't swear, there might be a few young un's about, just be straight to the point, there's no need to sink down to there level by going off your head, just stay calm.