Player guides and how-tos
Everything you need to get from download to your first match, then play with friends and build your collection. Written from the BattleSpades client itself, with real in-game screenshots.
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Player guides
Install BattleSpades, sign in, learn the controls, find a match, play with friends and manage your inventory.
Start hereGetting started
Download and install the BattleSpades client, import your Ace of Spades files, sign in with AoSPlay, Steam or as a guest, and get into your first match.
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BasicsControls and settings
Every default key in BattleSpades (the original Ace of Spades layout), how to rebind keys, and which graphics settings to pick, including the RETAIL shader look.
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PlayJoining a match
Use the Server Browser, Direct Connect and Quick Play, host your own match from the Match Lobby, and learn all ten Ace of Spades game modes and the classes.
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SocialFriends and invites
Add friends, see who's online, send invites (even to offline friends), join a friend's lobby with LEAVE + JOIN, and play together in a Match Lobby.
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SocialSteam features
Sign in through Steam, let Steam friends join you from their friends list, send invites through the Steam overlay, and fix the "restart Steam" problem.
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How account XP and levels work, how to open your free Supply Crates, the drop odds and guarantees, and how to equip weapon, character and world skins.
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CollectionCommunity skins
Browse the credited Community Collection, see community-made skins in the gallery, and learn how the browser Skin Studio lets you make and submit your own.
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HelpTroubleshooting and FAQ
Fix common BattleSpades problems: "Connection problems / Disconnect in" countdowns, servers not showing, firewall prompts, Steam not detected, and where to find logs for bug reports.
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