The long-needed FAQ

What is atWar Silverlight (SL)?
atWar Silverlight (or SL for short) is the original version of game, which is based on the Microsoft Silverlight browser plug-in. This version had existed in one form or another for the past 5 years.
What is atWar HTML5?
atWar HTML5 is the new version of the game that is completely plug-in independent and will work in any modern browser (including mobiles & tablets). It doesn't require any additional installs and works right away.
Why do we need to switch to atWar HTML5?
As per above, since the old version relies on a proprietary browser plug-in, it is not future-proof. Google Chrome, for example, have already dropped support for Silverlight this September and even the new Microsoft browser, Edge, doesn't support it. Inevitably, other browsers will follow suit. Another reason is that Silverlight doesn't work on mobile devices.
When will the switch to HTML5 happen?
October the 7th, 2015 at 20:00 GMT (London time). Fancy countdown timer
Why can't we keep both versions?
It is not feasable for us to keep maintaining both versions. It is counter-productive and time consuming. Another big reason is that there is already a big split in the user base (beginners mostly play HTML5, while others prefer SL), and we certainly don't want that.
Why is atWar HTML5 so slow?
Unfortunately, HTML5 doesn't run all that well on older devices, though we are constantly making performance improvements. It might be worth trying to run it in a different browser (Chrome, IE11+ and Edge are supposed to be the fastest ones, currently).
Why is atWar HTML5 so ugly?
It's not, you're probably just used to the old looks. Saying that, we are also constantly updating the user interface to make it more responsive and user-friendly.
I've found a bug in the new version, what could I do about it?
Please submit your bug report to the Bugs forum. Make sure you provide us with a relevant information to help locate the issue quicker (screenshots, if possible and a short description). It is also possible to submit a bug report from within the game (the bug-looking button in the top menu).
I'd like to suggest some changes to the new version, how can I do this?
Please use the Ideas & Suggestions forum.
I am a map/scenario maker, what about me?
At the moment, we are still working on the map & scenario editors for the HTML5 version. For now, please use the Silverlight version for editing. It is exactly the same as before, and you can use your maps & scenarios in the new HTML5 version, so only the editing is done in Silverlight.
What are your plans for the future?
After the release of HTML5, we have got huge plans for expansion, since HTML5 opens up completely new grounds for us, which include Steam, mobile apps and other types of platforms which were inaccessible to us due to the use of the proprietary browser plug-in before. Here's for the bright and exciting future for atWar!

Amok | 06.10.2015

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njab Account deleted	06.10.2015 - 05:18 njab Account deleted Finally a post to explain some basic things to laymen. Loading... Loading...
clovis1122 Epic Clan Posts: 9043 From: Dominican Republic	+1 06.10.2015 - 05:22 clovis1122 Awesome! This will clarify a lot of questions for beginners Loading... Loading...
clovis1122 Epic Clan Posts: 9043 From: Dominican Republic	06.10.2015 - 05:25 clovis1122 Written by Amok, 06.10.2015 at 05:18 What are your plans for the future? After the release of HTML5, we have got huge plans for expansion, since HTML5 opens up completely new grounds for us, which include Steam, mobile apps and other types of platforms which were inaccessible to us due to the use of the proprietary browser plug-in before. Here's for the bright and exciting future for atWar! No time for the community? (I mean, more features?) Loading... Loading...
Amok (Admin) Squirrels! Posts: 2136 From: UK	+8 06.10.2015 - 05:33 Amok (Admin) Written by clovis1122, 06.10.2015 at 05:25 No time for the community? (I mean, more features?) More features will come, but we also need to bring in more people. We'll see how we could manage both Loading... Loading...
Croat Paradox Posts: 7243 From: Croatia	06.10.2015 - 06:28 Croat Great job ---- Loading... Loading...
Google Shadow Aces Posts: 2705 From: USA	+1 06.10.2015 - 06:33 Google Nice! ---- Helpful Guides Loading... Loading...
Davy Jones Hydra Posts: 962	06.10.2015 - 06:49 Davy Jones Thank you for making that FAQ ---- Do you fear death? Do you fear that dark abyss? All your deeds laid bare. All your sins punished. Loading... Loading...
AlmogItzhak Posts: 6 From: Israel	06.10.2015 - 07:44 AlmogItzhak Great job. Loading... Loading...
your_PROUD Niki Posts: 101 From: India	06.10.2015 - 08:34 your_PROUD But what was the need to dicontinue with silverlight Loading... Loading...
Amok (Admin) Squirrels! Posts: 2136 From: UK	06.10.2015 - 08:39 Amok (Admin) Written by your_PROUD, 06.10.2015 at 08:34 But what was the need to dicontinue with silverlight It's all in the FAQ Loading... Loading...
theFuehrer Posts: 1283	06.10.2015 - 09:56 theFuehrer Cheers... can't wait! Loading... Loading...
CIovis Losers Queue Posts: 61 From: Cuba	06.10.2015 - 10:02 CIovis Meaning: if I have not won a SL casual game until October 7th at 20pm i can just leave it? Loading... Loading...
Centurio Posts: 38 From: Germany	06.10.2015 - 10:24 Centurio Great Job! That explains a lot of questions! Loading... Loading...
Amok (Admin) Squirrels! Posts: 2136 From: UK	+1 06.10.2015 - 10:29 Amok (Admin) Written by CIovis, 06.10.2015 at 10:02 Meaning: if I have not won a SL casual game until October 7th at 20pm i can just leave it? You don't have to, you can continue playing it for as long as it's running. It's just that you won't be able to start any new games. Loading... Loading...
CIovis Losers Queue Posts: 61 From: Cuba	06.10.2015 - 10:33 CIovis So one will still be able to enter SL and finish the game! I LIKE! Thanks for quick reply! Loading... Loading...
minusSeven Posts: 704 From: India	+1 06.10.2015 - 12:38 minusSeven Can you brief up about the huge plans of expansions you have in this game ? ---- Loading... Loading...
Stryko Account deleted	06.10.2015 - 13:45 Stryko Account deleted Will you be able to late join already made games in SL? Like a Casual game? Loading... Loading...
Amok (Admin) Squirrels! Posts: 2136 From: UK	06.10.2015 - 15:06 Amok (Admin) Written by Guest, 06.10.2015 at 13:45 Will you be able to late join already made games in SL? Like a Casual game? Yes Loading... Loading...
Amok (Admin) Squirrels! Posts: 2136 From: UK	06.10.2015 - 15:08 Amok (Admin) Written by minusSeven, 06.10.2015 at 12:38 Can you brief up about the huge plans of expansions you have in this game ? We definitely will when the time comes. Loading... Loading...
klevis Posts: 900 From: Albania	07.10.2015 - 00:21 klevis Any plan for desktop application? ---- Loading... Loading...
Amok (Admin) Squirrels! Posts: 2136 From: UK	07.10.2015 - 02:53 Amok (Admin) Written by klevis, 07.10.2015 at 00:21 Any plan for desktop application? Don't see why not. It wouldn't be any different from the browser experience, though. Loading... Loading...
klevis Posts: 900 From: Albania	07.10.2015 - 03:03 klevis Written by Amok, 07.10.2015 at 02:53 Written by klevis, 07.10.2015 at 00:21 Any plan for desktop application? Don't see why not. It wouldn't be any different from the browser experience, though. Actually im playing aw in desktop client with windows zoom settings and looks better than aw on browser hope that html5 can look better for me in client with zoom ---- Loading... Loading...
Amok (Admin) Squirrels! Posts: 2136 From: UK	+1 07.10.2015 - 03:57 Amok (Admin) Written by klevis, 07.10.2015 at 03:03 Actually im playing aw in desktop client with windows zoom settings and looks better than aw on browser hope that html5 can look better for me in client with zoom We will add the graphics quality settings so you could get the same sharpness with zoom as in SL. It would probably blow up your PC, though. Loading... Loading...
klevis Posts: 900 From: Albania	07.10.2015 - 04:19 klevis Written by Amok, 07.10.2015 at 03:57 Written by klevis, 07.10.2015 at 03:03 Actually im playing aw in desktop client with windows zoom settings and looks better than aw on browser hope that html5 can look better for me in client with zoom We will add the graphics quality settings so you could get the same sharpness with zoom as in SL. It would probably blow up your PC, though. nice thanks ! i like to feel at-war. ---- Loading... Loading...
CIovis Losers Queue Posts: 61 From: Cuba	11.10.2015 - 02:33 CIovis SL not accessible anymore, server permanently disconnected now? Loading... Loading...
Amok (Admin) Squirrels! Posts: 2136 From: UK	11.10.2015 - 03:13 Amok (Admin) Written by CIovis, 11.10.2015 at 02:33 SL not accessible anymore, server permanently disconnected now? Should be up and running now. Loading... Loading...
TPG Posts: 1 From: Poland	11.10.2015 - 08:12 TPG I have one important question. Will SL come back? (If google don't want co-op with SL, make info for players to download client) Don't tell me that about what u worked hard u want throw to trash. Loading... Loading...
CIovis Losers Queue Posts: 61 From: Cuba	12.10.2015 - 05:58 CIovis SL still not accessable... Loading... Loading...
Amok (Admin) Squirrels! Posts: 2136 From: UK	12.10.2015 - 06:12 Amok (Admin) Written by CIovis, 12.10.2015 at 05:58 SL still not accessable... It is. Try clearing the cache. Loading... Loading...
Demorace Posts: 17	+1 20.10.2015 - 23:40 Demorace I've got my own map and used to play it on SL but can't on HTML5. Loading... Loading...
Amok (Admin) Squirrels! Posts: 2136 From: UK	21.10.2015 - 02:59 Amok (Admin) Written by Demorace, 20.10.2015 at 23:40 I've got my own map and used to play it on SL but can't on HTML5. If you're talking about the one called Map+, then it's still there. Loading... Loading...
Demorace Posts: 17	27.10.2015 - 17:52 Demorace It seems I'm not eligible to play it because I'm not premium. Loading... Loading...
Helly Sons of Mars Posts: 5389 From: USA	28.10.2015 - 01:03 Helly Written by TPG, 11.10.2015 at 08:12 I have one important question. Will SL come back? (If google don't want co-op with SL, make info for players to download client) Don't tell me that about what u worked hard u want throw to trash. Your misinformed silverlight is part of microsoft, and Microsoft is losing money as browser stop supporting it. It's a dead platform. Aswell a client would be counter productive as it would split the fragile player base. How would an sl client be fun if only like 30 people used it? ---- We are not the same- I am a Martian. Loading... Loading...

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