# support

**URL:** https://discourse.ioquake.org/c/ioquake3/support/3.md

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## [Category definition for support](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/category-definition-for-support/7)

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**Author:** [@MrNuclearMonster](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/MrNuclearMonster)\
**Replies:** 0

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Discuss your tech support issues with ioquake3 here! Use the following paragraphs for a longer description, as well as to establish any category guidelines or rules. Some things to consider in any discussion replies …

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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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## [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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## [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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## [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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## [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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## [Macos 26 Tahoe - ioquake3 No Sound](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/macos-26-tahoe-ioquake3-no-sound/3094)

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**Author:** [@Max](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/Max)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/macos-26-tahoe-ioquake3-no-sound/3094 "2025-09-17T16:03:23Z")

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I have an M4 MacBook Pro - ioquake3 has run great for - well always - but I just upgraded to macOS Tahoe 26 and there is no in game sound. Also when moving around the menus the click/dink sound is not there. The only sou…

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## [Struggling with getting Quake 3 Fortress Beta1H to work](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/struggling-with-getting-quake-3-fortress-beta1h-to-work/3093)

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**Author:** [@KarpQ3](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/KarpQ3)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/struggling-with-getting-quake-3-fortress-beta1h-to-work/3093 "2025-09-17T15:40:07Z")

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Hello! i’m using ioquake3 on my mac, trying to get Quake 3 Fortress Beta1H to work. ioquake3 is setup correctly, the game works fine, but I can’t get the mod to appear in the mods section in-game. I’m putting the q3f fil…

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## [Can't open the console](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/cant-open-the-console/3087)

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**Author:** [@Dangertits](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/Dangertits)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/cant-open-the-console/3087 "2025-08-24T18:47:49Z")

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I just installed ioquake 3, I followed every step on the Players Guide and the game works fine except i cant open the console command the “~” button doesn’t work anymore i tried every button it doesn’t open how am i goin…

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## [Every time I launch Quake 3 it seems fine until I hit anything on the menu. From singleplayer to exit, every time I click on something the frame rate drops to about half a frame a second. How do I fix this, I cant find a fix anywhere else](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/every-time-i-launch-quake-3-it-seems-fine-until-i-hit-anything-on-the-menu-from-singleplayer-to-exit-every-time-i-click-on-something-the-frame-rate-drops-to-about-half-a-frame-a-second-how-do-i-fix-this-i-cant-find-a-fix-anywhere-else/1997)

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**Author:** [@baibars\_amr](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/baibars_amr)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/every-time-i-launch-quake-3-it-seems-fine-until-i-hit-anything-on-the-menu-from-singleplayer-to-exit-every-time-i-click-on-something-the-frame-rate-drops-to-about-half-a-frame-a-second-how-do-i-fix-this-i-cant-find-a-fix-anywhere-else/1997 "2025-08-24T08:00:57Z")

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how to fix it because i am being pissed off

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## [Team Arena - Hunk\_Alloc failed on 1439424 despite upping com\_hunkMegs](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/team-arena-hunk-alloc-failed-on-1439424-despite-upping-com-hunkmegs/2077)

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**Author:** [@FingerSoup](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/FingerSoup)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/team-arena-hunk-alloc-failed-on-1439424-despite-upping-com-hunkmegs/2077 "2025-07-09T03:08:11Z")

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Hi. New here. I’ve searched the Hunk\_Alloc error, and I’ve attempted to set com\_hunkMegs to 128. I’ve tried to go for overkill by pushing it to 256, and even 512, to no avail. Still fails with the same error. I have…

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## [I am noob in compiling ioquake3 from source help please WinXP](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/i-am-noob-in-compiling-ioquake3-from-source-help-please-winxp/2035)

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**Author:** [@q3player](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/q3player)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 8:01am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/i-am-noob-in-compiling-ioquake3-from-source-help-please-winxp/2035 "2025-04-23T08:01:59Z")

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Want to play ioQuake3 on WindowsXP 32bit but i dont understand how to build from source myself. Can anyone share exe files please? with openGL 1

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## [ioquake3-1.36-7.1.x86\_64.run server is not running!](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ioquake3-1-36-7-1-x86-64-run-server-is-not-running/610)

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**Author:** [@dieex](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/dieex)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ioquake3-1-36-7-1-x86-64-run-server-is-not-running/610 "2015-12-19T00:30:40Z")

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Hello, i have installed the file ioquake3-1.36-7.1.x86\_64.run and the ioquake3-q3a-1.32-9.run for a debian 8 jessie 64 bit linux systems. I have uploded to the baseq3 folder the pka files. If i start the server this star…

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## [Auto download custom models?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/auto-download-custom-models/1375)

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**Author:** [@acronce](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/acronce)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/auto-download-custom-models/1375 "2025-02-02T19:46:44Z")

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I’ve got a server that I run for some friends. We have lots of custom maps, which download fine when auto download is correctly configured in the clients. We’re interested in adding some custom character models. From wh…

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## [Ioquake - No sound after Ubuntu upgrade to 20.04.1](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ioquake-no-sound-after-ubuntu-upgrade-to-20-04-1/1984)

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**Author:** [@texmansru47](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/texmansru47)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ioquake-no-sound-after-ubuntu-upgrade-to-20-04-1/1984 "2025-01-16T18:23:26Z")

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All this is a strange one. Everything works after the OS upgrade but now I have NO SOUND for any part of the ioquake app. Just weird. I am trying to load the game to a Windows 11 Box I have just setup so that may be m…

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## [Ingame music... i guess it is not possible?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ingame-music-i-guess-it-is-not-possible/2004)

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**Author:** [@tocsin](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/tocsin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 6:30am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ingame-music-i-guess-it-is-not-possible/2004 "2024-12-31T06:30:15Z")

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Hi, i played quake 3 arena many years back alot… and i remember that the ingame music worked. But now it is not possible with ioquake? Videos work fine, so there is no problem. If there is a trick i can look into to get…

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## [How do I change protocols or version numbers to play in other servers?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/how-do-i-change-protocols-or-version-numbers-to-play-in-other-servers/217)

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**Author:** [@BeenJammin](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/BeenJammin)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 3:28am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/how-do-i-change-protocols-or-version-numbers-to-play-in-other-servers/217 "2024-12-31T03:28:04Z")

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## [Black screen in quake 3 when using multi sampling and AMD graphics card](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/black-screen-in-quake-3-when-using-multi-sampling-and-amd-graphics-card/1893)

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**Author:** [@KoSoTr](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/KoSoTr)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/black-screen-in-quake-3-when-using-multi-sampling-and-amd-graphics-card/1893 "2024-11-23T22:21:25Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to run Quake 3 on my Windows 10 setup with a AMD Radeon 6700XT. But as soon as I enable AA in the cfg using r\_ext\_framebuffer\_multisample “4” I get a black screen when running ioquake3.x86\_64.exe. I hea…

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## [IOQUAKE Not seeing all bots. Mods, etc](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ioquake-not-seeing-all-bots-mods-etc/1985)

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**Author:** [@texmansru47](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/texmansru47)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/ioquake-not-seeing-all-bots-mods-etc/1985 "2024-09-09T11:50:43Z")

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I just reinstalled IOQUAKE3 to a Windows 11 PC it runs fine (I uploaded the old patch that used to be required as well). I have a TON of BOTS, skins and maps that are NOT LOADING and I cannot figure out why? My initial…

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## [No such file or directory while server\_compile.sh](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/no-such-file-or-directory-while-server-compile-sh/1987)

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**Author:** [@EkstazZz](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/EkstazZz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 7:43am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/no-such-file-or-directory-while-server-compile-sh/1987 "2024-09-09T07:43:40Z")

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Hi. I want to start my own local Quake 3 Arena Server on CentOs/RHEL Linux. I did my steps like in Sys Admin Guide – ioquake3 documentation. I got the file server\_compile.sh and when i run it i getting this logs: make\[2…

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## [Mac OS 9 client connecting to ioquake server](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/mac-os-9-client-connecting-to-ioquake-server/1980)

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**Author:** [@cadeon](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/cadeon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/mac-os-9-client-connecting-to-ioquake-server/1980 "2024-08-19T00:14:57Z")

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A 25 year old iMac is my latest stupid project. Yes, it runs quake3. As far as I can tell, though, the newest quake3 that runs on Mac OS 9 is 1.30. This is protocol version 66, which is, of course, unsupported. I have …

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## [Where are the test builds?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/where-are-the-test-builds/1882)

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**Author:** [@123](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/123)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/where-are-the-test-builds/1882 "2024-08-10T00:00:25Z")

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I want to install ioquake3, but it just tells me to go back to the main downloads page, where are they now?

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## [Quake3 arena RPi5 help sith server started, where does pak0.pks go?](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/quake3-arena-rpi5-help-sith-server-started-where-does-pak0-pks-go/1978)

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**Author:** [@computadorita](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/computadorita)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/quake3-arena-rpi5-help-sith-server-started-where-does-pak0-pks-go/1978 "2024-08-09T22:38:46Z")

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I am trying to get ioquake3-server running on the RPi5 Debian. I bought the game from GOG and installed it on a x64 host. I copied the baseq3 to the RPi. I have another RPi trying to connect. connecting to IP:27960 aw…

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## [Anaglyph 3D (Red/Cyan)](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/anaglyph-3d-red-cyan/1972)

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**Author:** [@Sen](https://discourse.ioquake.org/u/Sen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 7:07am UTC](https://discourse.ioquake.org/t/anaglyph-3d-red-cyan/1972 "2024-07-15T07:07:12Z")

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In the “improvements” page here, there is listed “Anaglyph stereo rendering (for viewing with 3D glasses)”. I wondered if anyone knows how to turn this on, if it’s maybe a cvar? I’m using Vorpx atm and it doesn’t like Qu…

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