Frequently Asked Questions

What is SS13

Space Station 13 is a 2D multiplayer game, made on the BYOND engine. It is what this glorious recreation of Halo was recreated on. Although it may not look like it does on Xbox, we are sure you will still enjoy your time here.

I'm new, where do I learn how to play?

Check the New Players and Starter guide pages.

What does this word mean?

Check the Terminology, you might find it there. If not don't be afraid to ask in our discord or just a-help it, our staff is there to help you out!

I read all the tutorials but don't know how to...

If it's something job specific you should check the various role pages we have under each faction, otherwise you can talk with our staff or other players.

If you're smart and have already done all of those before coming here, then just adminhelp (press F1 or just type 'adminhelp' and your message) it in-game. Simply click the on adminhelp where the verbs are listed or type it into the text box in the bottom, click it and write the question in there. Try to be polite, it doesn't hurt anyone.

I grabbed someone, how do I drop them?

Hit the 'stop pulling' command button. It appears when you are grabbing something and disappears when you aren't. See Keyboard Shortcuts.

How do I remove the backpack, utility belt, etc?

You click on it and drag it to your empty hand.

I'm under attack!!

This is a combat based server, which means that if you find yourself being engaged you should probably use what weapons you have available to return fire and engage the enemy. However if you are engaged by your own side without a issue you should a-help it so it can be investigated by our staff!

How do I give an item to someone / pickpocket / dress someone up?

Stand next to them, click & drag their character onto yours, a list of their stuff appears, click on one of their items to take it off. Or, if you have an item in your active hand, click on the slot where you wish to put the item.

How do I commit suicide?

Press "tab" until the bottom bar is red (means hotkey mode is disabled). Type 'suicide' in that red bar and hit enter. You will get a "yes or no" prompt. Clicking "yes" will make you commit suicide with the item in your activate hand. Remember that you cannot be cloned if you suicide! Suicide is considered an action which says that you don't want to play this round anymore. That being said, if you are playing a major job role, you should cyro instead, if you don't you may find yourself banned from that job in the future.

How do I eat something?

As with most items, pick up the food with an empty hand and then click on your character. Make sure you're on "Help Intent" other wise you might end up smashing yourself with food. Also if you are wearing a mask (internals, gas mask etc) you will have to remove it before you can eat.

How do I buckle/unbuckle on a chair?

Click and drag your character onto the chair. To unbuckle, click on the chair you are buckled to with an empty hand or "resist". A HUD icon of a chair is also clickable to make you unbuckle. You unbuckle others by clicking the object they are buckled to.

Why can't I play as some jobs?

Some of our roles are white-listed, which means you have to apply on our Forums which you can do here! Otherwise most jobs are open for you to play as.

I have another question, where do I ask?

You can adminhelp it (press F1 or just type 'adminhelp' and your message) in-game, or use the OOC-command in-game to talk to players about general questions (but don't talk in OOC about anything going on in current round)n