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[bot] Batch update {{Bugs}} templates.

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	The final parameter decides whether this mode is applicable in the random map generator, either true (allowed) or false (disallowed).		The final parameter decides whether this mode is applicable in the random map generator, either true (allowed) or false (disallowed).

	{{bugs}}		=={{bugs}}==
	There are a few strange bugs with game mode INI files that can cause some undesireable rules overrides. In many cases it is safer to add the entire object/section {{ini\|rules}} code to the game mode INI, so that re-stating just a few tags will not reset others to defaults, but where it is safe to do so, like changing [[TechLevel]], the bare minimum can be added.		There are a few strange bugs with game mode INI files that can cause some undesireable rules overrides. In many cases it is safer to add the entire object/section {{ini\|rules}} code to the game mode INI, so that re-stating just a few tags will not reset others to defaults, but where it is safe to do so, like changing [[TechLevel]], the bare minimum can be added.

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	OccupyPip=PersonBlue		OccupyPip=PersonBlue
	~~You must restate these pip settings~~

	<big>PrismSupportModifier=</big><br>		<big>PrismSupportModifier=</big><br>

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	In this case, the difference between a normal game and your new game mode is that the GI has 75 extra strength.		In this case, the difference between a normal game and your new game mode is that the GI has 75 extra strength.

	If you look at the MP mode ini files that come with Yuri's Revenge you will see how the various game modes are defined. For example, <tt>MPMW(md).ini]]</tt> (Megawealth) contains the ini override settings necessary to disable the Refineries and Ore Miners, and change the prerequisites of the other structures in the game (which normally require a Refinery before they can be built).		If you look at the MP mode ini files that come with Yuri's Revenge you will see how the various game modes are defined. For example, <tt>MPMW(md).ini</tt> (Megawealth) contains the ini override settings necessary to disable the Refineries and Ore Miners, and change the prerequisites of the other structures in the game (which normally require a Refinery before they can be built).

	Finally, it seems that all MP game modes must have the following entry except 'Free For All':		Finally, it seems that all MP game modes must have the following entry except 'Free For All':

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	== Getting Started ==		== Getting Started ==
	The first thing to understand is that game mode INIs, are like selective {{ini\|rules}} overrides, they cannot override {{ini\|art}} or {{ini\|ai}} in any way. This means you can fiddle with the unit properties, or the [[Owner\|ownership]] of buildings, but you can't add new [[Cameo\|cameos]], nor can you tell it to load new voxels in place of existing units.		The first thing to understand is that game mode INIs, are like selective {{ini\|rules}} overrides, they cannot override {{ini\|art}} or {{ini\|ai}} in any way. This means you can fiddle with the unit properties, or the [[Owner\|ownership]] of buildings, but you can't add new [[Cameo\|cameos]], nor can you tell it to load new voxels in place of existing units, unless that art is already defined in {{ini\|art}}.
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	When you play a specific game mode in RA2, the game will load the {{ini\|rules}} first, then it will load the game mode INI contents, changing existing values or adding new tags as specified. For example, in a game mode, you may have just a single entry:		When you play a specific game mode in RA2, the game will load the {{ini\|rules}} first, then it will load the game mode INI contents, changing existing values or adding new tags as specified. For example, in a game mode, you may have just a single entry:

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	In this case, the difference between a normal game and your new game mode is that the GI has 75 extra strength.		In this case, the difference between a normal game and your new game mode is that the GI has 75 extra strength.

	If you look at the MP mode ini files that come with Yuri's Revenge you will see how the various game modes are defined. For example, <tt>~~[[mpmw.ini\|mpmwmd~~.ini]]</tt> (Megawealth) contains the ini override settings necessary to disable the Refineries and Ore Miners, and change the prerequisites of the other structures in the game (which normally require a Refinery before they can be built).		If you look at the MP mode ini files that come with Yuri's Revenge you will see how the various game modes are defined. For example, <tt>MPMW(md).ini]]</tt> (Megawealth) contains the ini override settings necessary to disable the Refineries and Ore Miners, and change the prerequisites of the other structures in the game (which normally require a Refinery before they can be built).

	Finally, it seems that all MP game modes must have the following entry except 'Free For All':		Finally, it seems that all MP game modes must have the following entry except 'Free For All':

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	It is not known if all modes have to be defined in their appropriate section. For example, 'players may not ally with one another' is a setting defined in the Free For All MP mode ~~ini file so~~ the ~~Free For All~~ mode may not have to be defined in the [{{f\|FreeForAll\|link}}] section for it to work. However, there is no reason not to define each mode in its appropriate section anyway.		It is not known if all modes have to be defined in their appropriate section. For example, 'players may not ally with one another' is a setting defined in the 'Free For All' mode INI, but the mode may not have to be defined in the [{{f\|FreeForAll\|link}}] section for it to work? However, there is no reason not to define each mode in its appropriate section anyway.

	Let's take a look at the 'Free For All' mode.		Let's take a look at the 'Free For All' mode.

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	\|[Battle] \|\| This is a standard battle mode for multiplayer/skirmish maps.		\|[Battle] \|\| This is a standard battle mode for multiplayer/skirmish maps.
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	\|[ManBattle] \|\| ~~These~~ human-only mode to be played in network and internet games. AI players are not allowed.		\|[ManBattle] \|\| The human-only mode to be played in network and internet games. AI players are not allowed.
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	\|[FreeForAll] \|\| A mode where players may not ally with each other, and every AI is an enemy to each other.		\|[FreeForAll] \|\| A mode where players may not ally with each other, and every AI is an enemy to each other.

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	If you look at the MP mode ini files that come with Yuri's Revenge you will see how the various game modes are defined. For example, <tt>[[mpmw.ini\|mpmwmd.ini]]</tt> (Megawealth) contains the ini override settings necessary to disable the Refineries and Ore Miners, and change the prerequisites of the other structures in the game (which normally require a Refinery before they can be built).		If you look at the MP mode ini files that come with Yuri's Revenge you will see how the various game modes are defined. For example, <tt>[[mpmw.ini\|mpmwmd.ini]]</tt> (Megawealth) contains the ini override settings necessary to disable the Refineries and Ore Miners, and change the prerequisites of the other structures in the game (which normally require a Refinery before they can be built).

	Finally, it seems that all MP game modes must have the following entry:		Finally, it seems that all MP game modes must have the following entry except 'Free For All':
	[MultiplayerDialogSettings]		[MultiplayerDialogSettings]
	AlliesAllowed=yes ~~''(or AlliesAllowed=no if it is a Free For All mode)''~~		AlliesAllowed=yes
	Beyond that, any override settings are up to you.		Beyond that, any override settings are up to you.
	Just make sure you follow the normal procedures for rules entries.		Just make sure you follow the normal procedures for rules entries.

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	== The Multiplayer Mode ==		== The Multiplayer Mode ==
	The [[mpmodes.ini\|~~mpmodes~~(md).ini]] file defines all the multiplayer game modes that are present in the game.		The [[mpmodes.ini\|MPModes(md).ini]] file defines all the multiplayer game modes that are present in the game.

	There are 5 multiplayer mode categories, that all game modes must fall into:		There are 5 multiplayer mode categories, that all game modes must fall into:

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	In {{ra2}} a system of customizable 'Game Modes' was introduced. The parent INI (~~mpmodes~~.ini) configures the available modes, and under what player arrangement each mode is available, while also specifying which INI to load for the main characteristics of each respective mode. New modes can be defined, but they must fall under specific hardcoded categories, which will be detailed below.		In {{ra2}} a system of customizable 'Game Modes' was introduced. The parent INI <tt>MPModes(md).ini</tt> configures the available modes, and under what player arrangement each mode is available, while also specifying which INI to load for the main characteristics of each respective mode. New modes can be defined, but they must fall under specific hardcoded categories, which will be detailed below.
	<br><br>		<br><br>
	Any multiplayer maps that list a mode in <tt>GameMode=</tt> under [Basic], will be shown to the player in the game lobby, when that mode is selected as a map filter. Unfortunately, the current crop of map editors don't handle new game modes perfectly, and they can be lost when re-saving a map using them.		Any multiplayer maps that list a mode in <tt>GameMode=</tt> under [Basic], will be shown to the player in the game lobby, when that mode is selected as a map filter. Unfortunately, the current crop of map editors don't handle new game modes perfectly, and they can be lost when re-saving a map using them.
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	Let's take a look at the 'Free For All' mode.		Let's take a look at the 'Free For All' mode.
	2=GUI:FreeForAll, STT:ModeFreeForAll, MPFreeForAllMD.ini, standard, true		<tt>2=GUI:FreeForAll, STT:ModeFreeForAll, MPFreeForAllMD.ini, standard, true</tt>

	It is the basic free-for-all mode, where everyone is everyone elses enemy, but otherwise has no special rules, and hence it is defined in the [FreeForAll] section.		It is the basic free-for-all mode, where everyone is everyone elses enemy, but otherwise has no special rules, and hence it is defined in the [FreeForAll] section.

	The first parameter defined in this mode is its slot position in the list of available modes when you choose the mode and map you are going to play on. The 'Free For All' mode is the second one in the list because its index is 2. Looking at the other modes defined in MPModes(md).ini, notice how the mode whose index number is 3, is the third one in the list of modes in game.		The first parameter defined in this mode is its slot position in the list of available modes when you choose the mode, and map you are going to play on. The 'Free For All' mode is the second one in the list because its index is 2. Looking at the other modes defined in <tt>MPModes(md).ini</tt>, notice how the mode whose index number is 3, is the third one in the list of modes in game.

	It is recommended to never leave out an index number. If you define a mode with an index of 15, you must have first defined a mode with an index of 14, skipping numbers will still be playable, but the selected mode will revert back to mode '1' after playing.		It is recommended to never leave out an index number. If you define a mode with an index of 15, you must have first defined a mode with an index of 14, skipping numbers will still be playable, but the selected mode will revert back to mode '1' after playing.