How to join your server

Introduction

The Ace of Spades (aka Build and Shoot) game has existed since ~2011, 2012. Since this time, many open-source clients have come out allowing you to enjoy the game how you want to without compromising on fair multiplayer gameplay. The game is a first-person shooter with a block-building element allowing you to build bunkers, tunnels or enjoy destructive terrain in all out warfare.

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Prerequisites / Disclaimers

Ace of Spades is a free PC game, do not purchase or pay for any copy of the game if you’re asked!

Grabbing a supported client

The AOS/BaS client comes in many forms.

Delta Networks recommends the following clients; all are fully compatible with each other.

Client

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OpenSpades

Play OpenSpades, the open-source voxel first-person shooter

OpenSpades is a clone of Ace of Spades 0.75, which is a free online first-person shooter created by Ben Aksoy, featuring fully destructible terrain and plenty of game modes (including the well-known Capture the Flag) created by the community.

IV of Spades

IV of Spades

VierEck’s custom OpenSpades client adds a powerful built-in map editor, automatic demo recording with full replay controls, and a range of gameplay and UI improvements. It features new animations, physics effects, customizable crosshairs, improved chat and kill-feed, and performance options making it both a creative tool and an enhanced way to play OpenSpades.

ButterSpades

GitHub - utf-4096/butterspades: BetterSpades-based Ace of Spades client aiming to improve look and feel.

ButterSpades is a fork which aims to improve the overall UI and feel of BetterSpades.

In-game Screenshots

OpenSpades

https://openspades.yvt.jp/

https://openspades.yvt.jp/

https://openspades.yvt.jp/

https://openspades.yvt.jp/

IV of Spades

https://aloha.pk/t/iv-of-spades/23639

https://aloha.pk/t/iv-of-spades/23639

https://aloha.pk/t/iv-of-spades/23639

https://aloha.pk/t/iv-of-spades/23639

ButterSpades

https://github.com/utf-4096/butterspades/tree/standalone

https://github.com/utf-4096/butterspades/tree/standalone

https://github.com/utf-4096/butterspades/tree/standalone

https://github.com/utf-4096/butterspades/tree/standalone

Purpose

This page will show you the different clients you may wish to use. In this article, we will be choosing OpenSpades client and showing you how to join your own server.

Procedure

This example will use the OpenSpades client, however the procedure should be mostly the same for other clients.

  1. Download the OpenSpades client

  2. Open the game → Configure the settings to your preference

  3. Once you’re happy close the game

  4. Open our Game Panel and Start your server

    1. Hint: Learn more about how to start your server here ↗️

  5. Confirm your server is ON

    Console output

    Console output

  6. Open the game again to the server browser

  7. You should see your server in the Master Server list

    Server list example

    Server list example

  8. Double-click your server to join it

    The loading screen

    The loading screen

  9. Select your team and weapon class!

    Spawn screen

    Spawn screen

  10. Enjoy! ⭐

    Screenshot in-game with bots

    Screenshot in-game with bots

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