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	==Buying Overgrowth==		== Buying Overgrowth ==

	~~After buying~~ Overgrowth ~~on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/Overgrowth/ Steam] or through~~ [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/overgrowth Humble Bundle]~~, you can access it on Mac OS, Windows, or Linux, with~~ or ~~without DRM. Further, after purchase, you gain access Overgrowth's~~ [http://~~forums~~.~~wolfire~~.com/~~viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums~~] ~~(aka SPF)~~. ~~In order to read~~ and ~~post to the SPF,~~ you ~~will need to [http://forums.wolfire.com/ucp.php?mode=register create]~~ or ~~log into a [http://forums~~.~~wolfire.com/ Wolfire forum] account. Then, following~~ the ~~link given in your order confirmation email~~, ~~type your forum account nickname to get access to the SPF~~.		Overgrowth can be purchased from [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/overgrowth Humble Bundle] or from [http://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/Overgrowth/ Steam]. You will get both a Steam copy and a Humble Bundle copy regardless of if you get it from Steam or Humble Bundle. If you get it from Humble Bundle you also get the games Receiver and Low Light Combat, two game jam games created by Wolfire.

	~~Steam users~~ can ~~follow this~~ [~~http~~:~~//forums~~.wolfire.com~~/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16422 guide~~] ~~for getting access to the SPF.~~		If you have difficulties or issues regarding recovering an already purchased game license, or are having issues purchasing the game, you can contact a representative of Wolfire at [mailto:contact@wolfire.com contact@wolfire.com]

	~~The SPF is a place where~~ the Overgrowth community can gather to discuss all aspects of the game with others who have purchased the game, as well as ask questions to the Wolfire team. Wolfire also has a dedicated [https://discordapp.com/invite/wCntgVQ Discord server]. Join in the conversation!		== Accessing the Secret Preorder Forums ==

	==~~Running~~ Overgrowth==		After purchase you can gain access Overgrowth's [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (aka SPF). To gain access, follow [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16422 this guide].

			The SPF is a place where the Overgrowth community can gather to discuss all aspects of the game with others who have purchased the game, as well as ask questions to the Wolfire team. Wolfire also has a public [https://discordapp.com/invite/wCntgVQ Discord server]. Join the conversation!

			== Playing Overgrowth ==

	For help controlling your character and learning basic combat commands, see [[Control_Reference#Player_Controls\|Player Controls]].		For help controlling your character and learning basic combat commands, see [[Control_Reference#Player_Controls\|Player Controls]].

	If you wish to try community-created content for the game, you can visit the Steam workshop, download and install the files manually from the SPF, or use the community created tool~~, the~~ [http://blog.wolfire.com/2013/04/Introducing-SUMLauncher-3 SUMLauncher].		If you wish to try community-created content for the game, you can visit the Steam workshop, download and install the files manually from the SPF, or use the community created tool [http://blog.wolfire.com/2013/04/Introducing-SUMLauncher-3 SUMLauncher].

	==Reporting Issues==		== Reporting Issues ==

	If you encounter any errors, bugs, or other problems while installing or running Overgrowth, you can file a report to the Wolfire team via email at [mailto:bugs@wolfire.com bugs@wolfire.com]~~, so~~ they ~~can be~~ made aware of the issue, and work to find a solution for it.		If you encounter any errors, bugs, or other problems while installing or running Overgrowth, you can file a report to the Wolfire team via email at [mailto:bugs@wolfire.com bugs@wolfire.com]. This way they are made aware of the issue, and can work to find a solution for it.

	Your email should contain the following:		Your email should contain the following:
	* The Overgrowth ~~Version~~ in which the problem was encountered		* The Overgrowth version in which the problem was encountered
	* Your system setup (Hardware, OS, etc.)		* Your system setup (Hardware, OS, etc.)
	* A Brief explanation of the problem		* A Brief explanation of the problem
	* Actions performed, step by step, which led up to encountering the problem		* Actions performed, step by step, which led up to encountering the problem
	* Expected and Actual Results		* Expected and Actual Results
	* ~~Helpful~~ Attachments (screenshots, videos, crash reports, etc.)		* Any helpful Attachments (screenshots, videos, crash reports, etc.)

	Refer to [http://university.utest.com/writing-quality-bug-reports-and-utest-etiquette/ this webpage] for tips on how to write a quality bug report.		Refer to [http://university.utest.com/writing-quality-bug-reports-and-utest-etiquette/ this webpage] for tips on how to write a quality bug report.

	If you have difficulties or issues regarding recovering an already purchased game license, or are having issues purchasing the game, you can contact a representative of Wolfire at [mailto:contact@wolfire.com contact@wolfire.com]


	[[Category:Overgrowth]]		[[Category:Overgrowth]]

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	==Running Overgrowth==		==Running Overgrowth==

	Upon opening the game, you will be greeting with a menu screen. You can click "play" to get started on one of the game's default campaigns. You can click "mods" to enable or disable various game modes, levels, and modifications. Most settings for Overgrowth can be changed within the game's "Settings" menu; to change other settings or configure controller support, see [[Configuring Overgrowth]].

	For help controlling your character and learning basic combat commands, see [[Control_Reference#Player_Controls\|Player Controls]].		For help controlling your character and learning basic combat commands, see [[Control_Reference#Player_Controls\|Player Controls]].

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	==Buying Overgrowth==		==Buying Overgrowth==

	After ~~ordering~~ Overgrowth on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/Overgrowth/ Steam], through [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/overgrowth Humble Bundle]~~, or through [http://www.wolfire.com/overgrowth/preorder Wolfire] directly~~, you can access it on Mac OS, Windows, or Linux, with or without DRM. Further, after purchase, you gain access Overgrowth's [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (aka SPF). In order to read and post to the SPF, you will need to [http://forums.wolfire.com/ucp.php?mode=register create] or log into a [http://forums.wolfire.com/ Wolfire forum] account. Then, following the link given in your order confirmation email, type your forum account nickname to get access to the SPF.		After buying Overgrowth on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/Overgrowth/ Steam] or through [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/overgrowth Humble Bundle], you can access it on Mac OS, Windows, or Linux, with or without DRM. Further, after purchase, you gain access Overgrowth's [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (aka SPF). In order to read and post to the SPF, you will need to [http://forums.wolfire.com/ucp.php?mode=register create] or log into a [http://forums.wolfire.com/ Wolfire forum] account. Then, following the link given in your order confirmation email, type your forum account nickname to get access to the SPF.

	Steam users can follow this [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16422 guide] for getting access to the SPF.		Steam users can follow this [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16422 guide] for getting access to the SPF.

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2017-11-09T15:18:45Z

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	==~~Ordering~~ Overgrowth==		==Buying Overgrowth==

	After ordering Overgrowth on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/Overgrowth/ Steam], through [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/overgrowth Humble Bundle], or through [http://www.wolfire.com/overgrowth/preorder Wolfire] directly, you can access it on Mac OS, Windows, or Linux, with or without DRM. Further, after purchase, you gain access Overgrowth's [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (aka SPF). In order to read and post to the SPF, you will need to [http://forums.wolfire.com/ucp.php?mode=register create] or log into a [http://forums.wolfire.com/ Wolfire forum] account. Then, following the link given in your order confirmation email, type your forum account nickname to get access to the SPF.		After ordering Overgrowth on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/Overgrowth/ Steam], through [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/overgrowth Humble Bundle], or through [http://www.wolfire.com/overgrowth/preorder Wolfire] directly, you can access it on Mac OS, Windows, or Linux, with or without DRM. Further, after purchase, you gain access Overgrowth's [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (aka SPF). In order to read and post to the SPF, you will need to [http://forums.wolfire.com/ucp.php?mode=register create] or log into a [http://forums.wolfire.com/ Wolfire forum] account. Then, following the link given in your order confirmation email, type your forum account nickname to get access to the SPF.

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	==Reporting Issues==		==Reporting Issues==

	If you encounter any errors, bugs, or other problems while installing or running Overgrowth, you can file a report to the Wolfire ~~time~~ via email at [mailto:bugs@wolfire.com bugs@wolfire.com], so they can be made aware of the issue, and work to find a solution for it.		If you encounter any errors, bugs, or other problems while installing or running Overgrowth, you can file a report to the Wolfire team via email at [mailto:bugs@wolfire.com bugs@wolfire.com], so they can be made aware of the issue, and work to find a solution for it.

	Your email should contain the following:		Your email should contain the following:

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	==Ordering Overgrowth==		==Ordering Overgrowth==

	After ordering Overgrowth on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/Overgrowth/ Steam], through [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/overgrowth Humble Bundle], or through [http://www.wolfire.com/overgrowth/preorder Wolfire] directly, you can access it on ~~all platfoms~~, with or without DRM. Further, after purchase, you gain access Overgrowth's [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (~~referred to as~~ SPF). In order to read and post to the SPF, you will need to [http://forums.wolfire.com/ucp.php?mode=register create] or log into a [http://forums.wolfire.com/ Wolfire forum] account. Then, following the link given in your ~~pre-~~order email, type your forum account nickname to get access to the SPF.		After ordering Overgrowth on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/Overgrowth/ Steam], through [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/overgrowth Humble Bundle], or through [http://www.wolfire.com/overgrowth/preorder Wolfire] directly, you can access it on Mac OS, Windows, or Linux, with or without DRM. Further, after purchase, you gain access Overgrowth's [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (aka SPF). In order to read and post to the SPF, you will need to [http://forums.wolfire.com/ucp.php?mode=register create] or log into a [http://forums.wolfire.com/ Wolfire forum] account. Then, following the link given in your order confirmation email, type your forum account nickname to get access to the SPF.

	Steam users can follow this [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16422 guide] for getting access to the SPF.		Steam users can follow this [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16422 guide] for getting access to the SPF.


	The SPF is a place where the Overgrowth community can gather to discuss all aspects of the game with others who have purchased the game, as well as ask questions to the Wolfire team. Wolfire also has a dedicated [https://discordapp.com/invite/wCntgVQ Discord server]. Join in the conversation!		The SPF is a place where the Overgrowth community can gather to discuss all aspects of the game with others who have purchased the game, as well as ask questions to the Wolfire team. Wolfire also has a dedicated [https://discordapp.com/invite/wCntgVQ Discord server]. Join in the conversation!

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2017-10-23T19:14:12Z

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	==Running Overgrowth==		==Running Overgrowth==

	Upon opening the game, you will be greeting with a menu screen. ~~There is a side-scrolling list of levels from which~~ to ~~choose. Clicking~~ on ~~a thumbnail causes~~ the ~~level~~ to ~~load~~. Most settings for Overgrowth can be changed within the game's "Settings" menu; to change other settings, see [[Configuring Overgrowth]].		Upon opening the game, you will be greeting with a menu screen. You can click "play" to get started on one of the game's default campaigns. You can click "mods" to enable or disable various game modes, levels, and modifications. Most settings for Overgrowth can be changed within the game's "Settings" menu; to change other settings or configure controller support, see [[Configuring Overgrowth]].

	For help controlling your character and learning basic combat commands, see [[Control_Reference#Player_Controls\|Player Controls]].		For help controlling your character and learning basic combat commands, see [[Control_Reference#Player_Controls\|Player Controls]].

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	The SPF is a place where the Overgrowth community can gather to discuss all aspects of the game with others who have purchased the game, as well as ask questions to the Wolfire team. Wolfire also has a dedicated [https://discordapp.com/invite/wCntgVQ Discord server]. Join in the conversation!		The SPF is a place where the Overgrowth community can gather to discuss all aspects of the game with others who have purchased the game, as well as ask questions to the Wolfire team. Wolfire also has a dedicated [https://discordapp.com/invite/wCntgVQ Discord server]. Join in the conversation!

	~~==Downloading Overgrowth==~~

	~~After purchasing Overgrowth and linking a forum account, access to the [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forum] becomes available.~~

	~~On the SPF, there are multiple download options available - a direct download, torrent download, and a "differences" download, which can be used to update a previously installed alpha.~~

	Additionally, once at least one full alpha installation has been performed, the community-made [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=14201 SUMLauncher] may be used for updates (requires a Java Runtime Environment)

	==Running Overgrowth==		==Running Overgrowth==

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2017-10-23T18:23:05Z

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	==Ordering Overgrowth==		==Ordering Overgrowth==

	After ordering Overgrowth on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/Overgrowth/ Steam], through [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/overgrowth Humble Bundle], or through [http://www.wolfire.com/overgrowth/preorder Wolfire]directly, you can access it on all platfoms, with or without DRM. Further, after purchase, you gain access Overgrowth's [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (referred to as SPF). In order to read and post to the SPF, you will need to [http://forums.wolfire.com/ucp.php?mode=~~register~~ register create] or log into a [http://forums.wolfire.com/ Wolfire forum] account. Then, following the link given in your pre-order email, ~~and~~ type your forum account nickname to get access to the SPF.		After ordering Overgrowth on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/Overgrowth/ Steam], through [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/overgrowth Humble Bundle], or through [http://www.wolfire.com/overgrowth/preorder Wolfire] directly, you can access it on all platfoms, with or without DRM. Further, after purchase, you gain access Overgrowth's [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (referred to as SPF). In order to read and post to the SPF, you will need to [http://forums.wolfire.com/ucp.php?mode=register create] or log into a [http://forums.wolfire.com/ Wolfire forum] account. Then, following the link given in your pre-order email, type your forum account nickname to get access to the SPF.

	Steam users can follow this [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16422 guide] for getting access to the SPF.		Steam users can follow this [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16422 guide] for getting access to the SPF.

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Reporting Bugs

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	If you wish to try community-created content for the game, you can visit the Steam workshop, download and install the files manually from the SPF, or use the community created tool, the [http://blog.wolfire.com/2013/04/Introducing-SUMLauncher-3 SUMLauncher].		If you wish to try community-created content for the game, you can visit the Steam workshop, download and install the files manually from the SPF, or use the community created tool, the [http://blog.wolfire.com/2013/04/Introducing-SUMLauncher-3 SUMLauncher].

	==Reporting ~~Bugs~~==		==Reporting Issues==

	~~In order to help develop patches~~, ~~fixes~~, ~~and improvements~~, you can report ~~bugs~~ to Wolfire via email at [mailto:bugs@wolfire.com bugs@wolfire.com]		If you encounter any errors, bugs, or other problems while installing or running Overgrowth, you can file a report to the Wolfire time via email at [mailto:bugs@wolfire.com bugs@wolfire.com], so they can be made aware of the issue, and work to find a solution for it.

	Your email should contain the following:		Your email should contain the following:
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	Refer to [http://university.utest.com/writing-quality-bug-reports-and-utest-etiquette/ this webpage] for tips on how to write a quality bug report.		Refer to [http://university.utest.com/writing-quality-bug-reports-and-utest-etiquette/ this webpage] for tips on how to write a quality bug report.

			If you have difficulties or issues regarding recovering an already purchased game license, or are having issues purchasing the game, you can contact a representative of Wolfire at [mailto:contact@wolfire.com contact@wolfire.com]


	[[Category:Overgrowth]]		[[Category:Overgrowth]]