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=MiA UT2004 Wiki.=

==Getting a new copy of the full game, or updating an existing copy to the latest patch:==

* [[Before you upgrade: What to do if you are already using a pirate/warez or GOG key]]
* [[Patching an existing copy of UT2004 to the latest version]]
* [[Installing a new copy of UT2004]]

==Trouble-Shooting==

See here if you have any issues - hopefully there will be a solution. Otherwise, come to Discord and ask - we might be able to help you there

* [[Trouble-shooting v3374 Preview 9]]

==Playing the game==

At MiA we play a range of different game-types. You can find links to each of our game servers, and a summary of who is currently playing there on the [https://miasma.rocks front page of our forums]

Two of the most popular here are Freon and Berserk vCTF. You may find that these servers are full. 

===Freon===
[[File:Freon.png|thumb|https://miasma.rocks/freon/]]
This is a freeze-tag game-type. There's more information about how to play it [https://miasma.rocks/freon/ on this link]. We run the game at 1.1 speed, so things happen a little faster than on some other servers.

You may find that some of the players on this server are really tough to frag. Some of them have been playing this game every day for 20 years - so don't worry about that. Enjoy the teamwork, and someone from your team is likely to be along very shortly to defrost you when you get frozen. Remember: You can be an extremely valuable member of your team by finding and thawing your teammates by being close to them even if you find it hard to hit any enemy players!

There are a number of videos on YouTube of game play on this server. If you want to see what it's like there, [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mia+freon have a look here].

===Berserk vCTF===

This is a "Capture the Flag" game-type, with a mix of custom vehicles. All players have "berserk" active all the time, which means there are shots flying everywhere. It gets hectic! When there are a lot of players it can get a little laggy as there is so much going on in a small amount of space. Embrace the spam :)

Some of our regular players have recorded game-play on this server, so if you want to see what it's like there feel free to browse their recordings on YouTube:

*[https://www.youtube.com/@Hell_Fire_Back/videos?view=2&sort=dd&live_view=503&shelf_id=1 Hell_Fire_Back's content].
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOg56M8hdYSKNtk2L-sIbCVNPb6lJBeu7 M0rph1n3's content].
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOg56M8hdYSKNtk2L-sIbCVNPb6lJBeu7 Wish Nix's content].

===InstaGib Capture the flag - with pills!===

With this game mode a hit with a shot is a kill. Capture the flag. Pick up pills that give a randomised effect. It may be a help but it may be a hindrance! It does get quite silly. Enjoy!

There are a number of videos on YouTube of game play on this server. If you want to see what it's like there, [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rezq+ictf have a look here].

===Playing the game on a Pi?===
[https://miasma.rocks/pages/pi.php You can run UT2004 on a Raspberry Pi!]

We appreciate that the Raspberry Pi isn't as powerful as a modern gaming PC - but you can still have fun playing the game on it. We've set up a game server specifically for people using a Pi to try out new maps and game types where only other people on a Pi are likely to join. Unlike on other servers online it's most likely the people playing will have similar frame-rates to you.

[https://miasma.rocks/mon4.php?s=7 See here for details of the server IP address].

==Hints and tweaks to configuration==

=== Configuring game audio ===
[[Sound#5️⃣ Recommended Settings by Player Type|🎧 Sound Configuration Guide - What Changed in 3374?]]

==Come and chat with us on Discord:==

We're a friendly group of people. Come and [https://discord.gg/xjvMaNBh53 join us on this link]

==Other links:==

*[https://miasma.rocks/wiki/index.php?title=UT2004_3374_Preview_Versions Information about the announcement for v3374, and change log]
*[https://github.com/OldUnreal/UT2004Patches?tab=readme-ov-file Link to Oldunreal patch information on GitHub]
*[https://github.com/OldUnreal/UT2004Patches/issues Where to log issues seen in the patched game]