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Adding Bots to an OpenArena ServerConfigure OpenArena bots with bot_enable, bot_minplayers, g_spskill, and bot_nochat — including how bot counts interact with sv_maxclients.How to Set Up an OpenArena Dedicated ServerDownload OpenArena for free from openarena.ws, make the binary executable, and launch a dedicated server on Linux or Windows with the correct dedicated flag.OpenArena Dedicated Server TroubleshootingDiagnose common OpenArena dedicated server problems — server not listed, connection failures, port conflicts, sv_pure mismatches, and bots not spawning.OpenArena Game ModesA full reference of all 12 OpenArena game modes (g_gametype 0–12), their descriptions, map compatibility requirements, and how to switch modes at runtime.OpenArena Map Rotation SetupSet up automatic map rotation in OpenArena using the chained variable method, enable g_autonextmap, and force map changes at runtime via RCON.OpenArena Maps and Server Map SelectionOpenArena 0.8.8 ships 58 maps — 31 FFA/DM and 27 CTF. Browse the official map lists, set the starting map, and add community maps via .pk3 files.OpenArena RCON AdministrationSet up RCON for your OpenArena server, connect from the client console, and use common admin commands — with a security note on plaintext RCON traffic.OpenArena Server Port ForwardingOpen UDP 27960 for OpenArena — with UFW and Windows Firewall examples, auto-increment behavior when the port is in use, and how to change the port.OpenArena server.cfg ReferenceA complete OpenArena server.cfg with all essential cvars, config file locations on Windows and Linux, and notes on sets vs seta vs set and sv_pure.