9 GUIDES
OpenArena Server Guides
OpenArena dedicated server setup, server.cfg reference, all game modes (FFA through Domination), map rotation, bot configuration, RCON administration, and troubleshooting guides.
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.Updated May 11, 2026How 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.Updated May 11, 2026OpenArena Dedicated Server TroubleshootingDiagnose common OpenArena dedicated server problems — server not listed, connection failures, port conflicts, sv_pure mismatches, and bots not spawning.Updated May 11, 2026OpenArena 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.Updated May 11, 2026OpenArena 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.Updated May 11, 2026OpenArena 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.Updated May 11, 2026OpenArena 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.Updated May 11, 2026OpenArena 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.Updated May 11, 2026OpenArena 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.Updated May 11, 2026