# ioquake3

**URL:** https://discourse.ioquake.org/c/ioquake3/2.md

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## [Category definition for ioquake3](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/category-definition-for-ioquake3/3)

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**Author:** [@MrNuclearMonster](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/MrNuclearMonster)\
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This category is for posts about the engine, ioquake3.

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## [Sandy Cheeks Player Model for Quake 3 Arena](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/sandy-cheeks-player-model-for-quake-3-arena/1437)

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**Author:** [@The\_Gamer\_99](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/The_Gamer_99)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/sandy-cheeks-player-model-for-quake-3-arena/1437 "2026-09-26T18:31:08Z")

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Hello everybody, I am new to the forums, but I have been playing Quake III Arena since 2018. During that time, I have noticed an old custom player model based off of Spongebob Squarepants, so I figured that people may w…

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## [Play Quake 3 as Boots the Monkey from Dora](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/play-quake-3-as-boots-the-monkey-from-dora/1970)

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**Author:** [@The\_Gamer\_99](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/The_Gamer_99)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/play-quake-3-as-boots-the-monkey-from-dora/1970 "2026-09-26T17:25:18Z")

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Hi everyone, I don’t have the model made yet, but I downloaded a free model from a models website for Boots the Monkey from Dora, and my plan is detail wise besides the obvious choice of character: For animations: H…

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## [Cannot connect to new server](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/cannot-connect-to-new-server/3167)

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**Author:** [@Fat\_Larry](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/Fat_Larry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/cannot-connect-to-new-server/3167 "2026-09-17T14:29:43Z")

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Hi guys, I’m part of a small group that runs a few old games events from an Azure server. I setup an ioquake server recently and still cannot connect to it. i followed the sysadmin page to configure a dedicated server…

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## [M2 macos 26.2 black screen freeze](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/m2-macos-26-2-black-screen-freeze/3166)

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**Author:** [@Caio\_Bertolini](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/Caio_Bertolini)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/m2-macos-26-2-black-screen-freeze/3166 "2026-09-04T03:48:50Z")

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Greetings! I ve stumbled on an issue while playing on an m2 ultra mac studio( with macos tahoe) and came here to find out if anyone experienced the same. The issue is, i can launch and play the game normally after a sys…

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## [Bid For Power Recreation Project source code is finished!](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/bid-for-power-recreation-project-source-code-is-finished/3164)

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**Author:** [@LegendGuard](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/LegendGuard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/bid-for-power-recreation-project-source-code-is-finished/3164 "2026-08-21T06:59:39Z")

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:partying\_face: :tada: Furthermore, I added a comparison original BFP vs BFP Recreation Project:

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## [How to compile latest version of IORTCW?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/how-to-compile-latest-version-of-iortcw/3158)

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**Author:** [@Wolfenfan](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/Wolfenfan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/how-to-compile-latest-version-of-iortcw/3158 "2026-07-19T01:45:58Z")

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hello joined to ask for help compiling IORTCW (a fork of IOQuake 3 for Return to Castle Wolfenstein) since the guide seems to be out of date mentions needing to install something called git-core with cygwin but it’s no l…

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## [Game isn't saving](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/game-isnt-saving/3157)

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**Author:** [@vernevyr](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/vernevyr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/game-isnt-saving/3157 "2026-07-15T23:00:23Z")

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everything was fine at first, but then i reached the first tier 5 map and my progress isn’t saving now. i don’t have any mods installed and the only thing i changed in config was resolution and fov. help please?

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## [Is it possible to load map that isn't in a PK3 file?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/is-it-possible-to-load-map-that-isnt-in-a-pk3-file/3145)

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**Author:** [@Dylan](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/Dylan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/is-it-possible-to-load-map-that-isnt-in-a-pk3-file/3145 "2026-06-30T21:36:28Z")

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Hi, I’m currently making a Quake 3 map. Is there a way to test it without having to put the BSP file into a PK3 file each time? Thanks!

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## [Ioquake 3 accessibility effort: general discussion and help wanted](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ioquake-3-accessibility-effort-general-discussion-and-help-wanted/3148)

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**Author:** [@ethindp](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/ethindp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ioquake-3-accessibility-effort-general-discussion-and-help-wanted/3148 "2026-06-28T00:39:22Z")

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Hey all, I’m new to ioquake but have been an avid quake player for years. I am blind and have mainly been stuck on quake 1 since future quake games aren’t accessible to individuals with disabilities, but I am now workin…

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## [American McGee's Alice](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/american-mcgees-alice/3144)

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**Author:** [@poker-phase](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/poker-phase)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/american-mcgees-alice/3144 "2026-05-16T11:28:08Z")

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I’m exploring the feasibility of an open-source reimplementation for American McGee’s Alice (2000). I’ve located a Mac Universal Binary (PowerPC and x86) that I imported in Ghidra. It retains extensive symbol information…

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## [Ancient crosshair color feature](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ancient-crosshair-color-feature/1871)

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**Author:** [@LegendGuard](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/LegendGuard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ancient-crosshair-color-feature/1871 "2026-05-12T19:06:06Z")

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Crosslink: Quake3World.com • View topic - Ancient crosshair color feature of the year 2002 (I do this just in case of lost info) There have been other crosshair color features that use their way of changing colors. Doin…

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## [How to execute commands using another program, in web Emscripten version? \`stdin\`?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/how-to-execute-commands-using-another-program-in-web-emscripten-version-stdin/2046)

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**Author:** [@WofWca](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/WofWca)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/how-to-execute-commands-using-another-program-in-web-emscripten-version-stdin/2046 "2026-04-24T15:11:27Z")

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I know this should be possible to utilize stdin on a dedicated server, but can I do this with the web version? So far I only come up with a workaround of bind K my\_command, and then window.dispatchEvent(new KeyboardEven…

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## [Lag/freeze when shooting](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/lag-freeze-when-shooting/1572)

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**Author:** [@F-A-D](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/F-A-D)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/lag-freeze-when-shooting/1572 "2026-04-13T12:45:59Z")

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Hello fellow community! I just recompiled a x64 Version for MacOs Mojave on my MacPro. I did not change any settings! Everything works fine, except when I shoot the game lags for a very short time. It does not draw new…

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## [How to get server status with Python?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/how-to-get-server-status-with-python/1135)

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**Author:** [@koter](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/koter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/how-to-get-server-status-with-python/1135 "2026-02-25T10:18:27Z")

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Hi, i want to wrire simple python script for server status. Looking for api, some doc or anything what could help me.

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## [Bot AI and Brainworks](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/bot-ai-and-brainworks/1945)

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**Author:** [@Briston](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/Briston)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/bot-ai-and-brainworks/1945 "2026-02-20T22:03:55Z")

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Hello everyone. I enjoy playing Quake 3 Arena in single player mode with bots. I have a heavily modified version where over the years I’ve added new bots, weapon models I’ve made myself, various visual and sound enhance…

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## [Overall architecture: coupling between game, cgame, etc?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/overall-architecture-coupling-between-game-cgame-etc/426)

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**Author:** [@vinnyvicious](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/vinnyvicious)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/overall-architecture-coupling-between-game-cgame-etc/426 "2026-02-14T10:29:41Z")

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I have decided to rewrite most of the code inside cgame, by slowly deactivating old code and migrating to newer code. However, i'm not completely sure about the Quake 3 architecture. Is there any other dependency between…

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## [Shock collar integration](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/shock-collar-integration/503)

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**Author:** [@rossen](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/rossen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/shock-collar-integration/503 "2026-02-14T06:12:44Z")

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I am working on a project to integrate shock collars with ioquake3 (OpenArena, actually) and I could use a few pointers. The idea is similar to the Tekken Torture Tournament of 2001, http://eddostern.com/works/tekken-t…

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## [Gpu renderer loading problem](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/gpu-renderer-loading-problem/3140)

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**Author:** [@davizt64](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/davizt64)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/gpu-renderer-loading-problem/3140 "2026-02-08T08:03:12Z")

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Hi, I’m using Unfreeze mod, but whenever I launch the game or join a new server, the engine initially loads the generic Microsoft GDI renderer. When that happens, the game stutters badly and runs very slowly, with FPS dr…

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## [Xbox Controller Support & Weapon Visibility](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/xbox-controller-support-weapon-visibility/1969)

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**Author:** [@D6O6O6M](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/D6O6O6M)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/xbox-controller-support-weapon-visibility/1969 "2026-01-27T15:18:55Z")

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I know these are probably rookie questions, but I am trying to get ioQuake3 to work with a new Xbox controller I just bought. I’ve gotten the controller to work with DarkPlaces, ioRTCW, Quake II 8.30, etc. but I can’t se…

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## [Ioquake3 - Can't load OpenGL Subsystem error with AMD RX6600 XT](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ioquake3-cant-load-opengl-subsystem-error-with-amd-rx6600-xt/3138)

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**Author:** [@daeds](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/daeds)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ioquake3-cant-load-opengl-subsystem-error-with-amd-rx6600-xt/3138 "2026-01-18T22:22:24Z")

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Hello there, Everytime I try to play IOQUAKE3 it shows the error “Can’t load opengl subsystem”, I’m running an AMD Ryzen 3 2600 CPU and a Radeon RX 6600 XT GPU, I’ve downgraded the drivers to the 24\* version, checked …

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## [Auflösung ändern](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/auflosung-andern/3137)

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**Author:** [@fischmac43](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/fischmac43)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/auflosung-andern/3137 "2026-01-13T16:58:12Z")

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Wie kann ich die Auflösung für das Spiel ändern ? Ich möchte es auf meinem Mac Spielen

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## [Encrypting Q3 traffic](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/encrypting-q3-traffic/1531)

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**Author:** [@easyfrag](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/easyfrag)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/encrypting-q3-traffic/1531 "2026-01-10T02:12:18Z")

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So if I understand correctly, by default, IOQ3 does not encrypt traffic. If LEGACY\_PROTOCOL is defined, some basic XOR’ing is going on but it’s not secure as the key can be intercepted by sniffing the traffic from the b…

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## [md3 model sucessfully exported, but no textures..](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/md3-model-sucessfully-exported-but-no-textures/3133)

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**Author:** [@serious\_coder](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/serious_coder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 7:13am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/md3-model-sucessfully-exported-but-no-textures/3133 "2025-12-29T07:13:34Z")

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Hello, I just downloaded and installed the Blender\_BSP\_Importer. I am able to sucessfully export models from blender to netradiant. But I dont know how to export the textures so that the model can be imported with textur…

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## [Can i build it on other distro with musl libc?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/can-i-build-it-on-other-distro-with-musl-libc/3130)

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**Author:** [@sudobomba](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/sudobomba)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/can-i-build-it-on-other-distro-with-musl-libc/3130 "2025-12-23T09:41:03Z")

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Hi, sudobomba here, This is the continuation of Issue #847 Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox (From the website) Now, Can i build it with some package?

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## [Why does the mod "uie12" cause a higher ping?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/why-does-the-mod-uie12-cause-a-higher-ping/3106)

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**Author:** [@cet](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/cet)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/why-does-the-mod-uie12-cause-a-higher-ping/3106 "2025-12-02T17:19:23Z")

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This is a question much more related to the front-end mod “uie12”. I apologize in advance if there is a better place to post this type of question. Please let me know. I host a private “Quake 3 Arena” and/or a “Quake 3 …

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## [Is there a "minimal" version of the ioquake3 game libraries?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/is-there-a-minimal-version-of-the-ioquake3-game-libraries/3105)

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**Author:** [@erysdren](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/erysdren)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/is-there-a-minimal-version-of-the-ioquake3-game-libraries/3105 "2025-11-10T22:21:12Z")

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i’m looking for a good codebase for creating a new game with the ioquake3 engine. my main worry at this point is finding a pre-existing “stripped” version of game/cgame/ui that gives you a minimal starting point rather t…

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## [2025 7DFPS Game Jam Announced for December 5th to the 14th](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/2025-7dfps-game-jam-announced-for-december-5th-to-the-14th/3104)

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**Author:** [@MrNuclearMonster](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/MrNuclearMonster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/2025-7dfps-game-jam-announced-for-december-5th-to-the-14th/3104 "2025-11-06T21:10:57Z")

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Originally published at: https://ioquake3.org/ioquake3/2025-7dfps-game-jam-announced-for-december-5th-to-the-14th/ Want to get started building a game with ioquake3? The perfect time to prep is now, because on Decemb…

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## [Help: ioquake3 server not appearing in the public browser](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/help-ioquake3-server-not-appearing-in-the-public-browser/3103)

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**Author:** [@Teo](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/Teo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/help-ioquake3-server-not-appearing-in-the-public-browser/3103 "2025-11-05T17:01:38Z")

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Hey everyone, I’m running an ioquake3 dedicated server and I can connect to it directly (and even add it to my favorites), but it never shows up in the public server list. Ports are open, the firewall is configured, and …

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## [Empty md3 file to replace the one in the start menu](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/empty-md3-file-to-replace-the-one-in-the-start-menu/3099)

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**Author:** [@ontru](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/ontru)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/empty-md3-file-to-replace-the-one-in-the-start-menu/3099 "2025-10-12T17:21:55Z")

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Hello! I’m currently working on a little club map project for Quake 3 and also trying to put together my own small patch/mod with retextured and recolored assets. For the main menu, I’d like to replace the default logo …

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