Multiplayer Tips - Revision history

Lou Montana: Text replacement - " (\=+)([a-zA-Z0-9][^ ]+[a-zA-Z0-9])(\=+) " to " $1 $2 $3 "

2021-11-17T14:39:39Z

Text replacement - " (\=+)([a-zA-Z0-9][^ ]+[a-zA-Z0-9])(\=+) " to " $1 $2 $3 "

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	Please feel free to add any tips you may feel be helpful to other players.		Please feel free to add any tips you may feel be helpful to other players.

	=Getting Connected=		= Getting Connected =

	Be sure to join servers with as low a ping as possible. Many server-admins and hosts dislike HPB's (High Ping Bastards) because their high ping impacts the rest of the players, making effective teamwork difficult i.e. if a HPB occupies a tank, all players in the tank get lagged. 'Lagged' means the game runs with a low frame rate, generally making the game unenjoyable or at the worst...unplayable.		Be sure to join servers with as low a ping as possible. Many server-admins and hosts dislike HPB's (High Ping Bastards) because their high ping impacts the rest of the players, making effective teamwork difficult i.e. if a HPB occupies a tank, all players in the tank get lagged. 'Lagged' means the game runs with a low frame rate, generally making the game unenjoyable or at the worst...unplayable.
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	Press "/" (or "-" depending on your keyboard layout) to open the chat, then use PageUp/PageDown to scroll back/forward.		Press "/" (or "-" depending on your keyboard layout) to open the chat, then use PageUp/PageDown to scroll back/forward.

	=Vehicle Tips=		= Vehicle Tips =


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	*Shooting down aircraft can be a challenge. Grab an AA launcher and with a couple of your friends from your team, leave your vehicles and head out on foot to the area the chopper is in. Try to all fire at once or in quick spaced intervals, try not to fire at him when he is moving low or in a turn as it is a waste of ammo, try and catch him in a straight run coming at you or going away.		*Shooting down aircraft can be a challenge. Grab an AA launcher and with a couple of your friends from your team, leave your vehicles and head out on foot to the area the chopper is in. Try to all fire at once or in quick spaced intervals, try not to fire at him when he is moving low or in a turn as it is a waste of ammo, try and catch him in a straight run coming at you or going away.

	=Map Reading=		= Map Reading =

	When playing OFP in veteran mode, it is imperative that you find out where you are. If you crash or something messes up then you will be lost in the middle of nowhere. You just have to learn how to read your map. Its quite simple actually. Go into your mission editor, and make yourself an A10, Su25, Cessna, or whatever you want.		When playing OFP in veteran mode, it is imperative that you find out where you are. If you crash or something messes up then you will be lost in the middle of nowhere. You just have to learn how to read your map. Its quite simple actually. Go into your mission editor, and make yourself an A10, Su25, Cessna, or whatever you want.
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	=Capture The Flag Style Game Play=		= Capture The Flag Style Game Play =


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	=General Tips=		= General Tips =

	*The most important thing for playing OFP online is: Persistent patience!		*The most important thing for playing OFP online is: Persistent patience!

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "^ " to ""

2021-01-31T19:30:31Z

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	These tips have been copied directly from the official BI forums.		These tips have been copied directly from the official BI forums.

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "^=+ [Ii]ntroduction =+ * *" to ""

2021-01-31T18:48:26Z

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	~~=Introduction=~~

	These tips have been copied directly from the official BI forums.		These tips have been copied directly from the official BI forums.

Lou Montana: Text replacement - " (={2,})([^ = ])(.)([^ = ])(={2,}) " to " $1 $2$3$4 $5 "

2021-01-31T17:51:31Z

Text replacement - " (={2,})([^ = ])(.*)([^ = ])(={2,}) * " to " $1 $2$3$4 $5 "

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	==Which CD should I load to play MP online?==		== Which CD should I load to play MP online? ==

	*Resistance 1.75 or higher		*Resistance 1.75 or higher
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	==I only have a 56k connection so would the game lag for me?==		== I only have a 56k connection so would the game lag for me? ==

	OFP is not 56k friendly.		OFP is not 56k friendly.


	==What is 'The Eye' or the 'AllSeeing Eye'?==		== What is 'The Eye' or the 'AllSeeing Eye'? ==

	The All Seeing Eye allows you to see OFP servers available for connection. Many people feel this is a much better solution than GameSpy.		The All Seeing Eye allows you to see OFP servers available for connection. Many people feel this is a much better solution than GameSpy.
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	==How do I know which servers I want?==		== How do I know which servers I want? ==

	Best ping.		Best ping.
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	==How do I connect to a server using the All Seeing Eye?==		== How do I connect to a server using the All Seeing Eye? ==

	Go to the 'Waiting for players' tab and scroll through until you find a server with a low ping and no packet loss.		Go to the 'Waiting for players' tab and scroll through until you find a server with a low ping and no packet loss.
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	==What is a "good" ping time?==		== What is a "good" ping time? ==

	I rarely see ping times under 100ms and most games are in the 150+ range.		I rarely see ping times under 100ms and most games are in the 150+ range.
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	==How do I chat with other players?==		== How do I chat with other players? ==
	I was playing an on-line game yesterday. It was the first time, so I accidentally TeamKilled everyone. I can´t figure out how to message the other players, to say I´m sorry.		I was playing an on-line game yesterday. It was the first time, so I accidentally TeamKilled everyone. I can´t figure out how to message the other players, to say I´m sorry.

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	Once in this mode if you use the arrow keys up and down you can choose just to chat with your group (group chat), side chat (everyone on your side), global chat (to everyone on the server).		Once in this mode if you use the arrow keys up and down you can choose just to chat with your group (group chat), side chat (everyone on your side), global chat (to everyone on the server).

	==How can I scroll back the chat if I've missed an important message?==		== How can I scroll back the chat if I've missed an important message? ==

	Press "/" (or "-" depending on your keyboard layout) to open the chat, then use PageUp/PageDown to scroll back/forward.		Press "/" (or "-" depending on your keyboard layout) to open the chat, then use PageUp/PageDown to scroll back/forward.
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	==How do you delete the markers in the briefing screen?==		== How do you delete the markers in the briefing screen? ==

	I know that you can create map markers at the briefing screen and during the mission by double clicking on the map.		I know that you can create map markers at the briefing screen and during the mission by double clicking on the map.
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	==How do you type other kinds of markers? Arrows, question signs, etc?==		== How do you type other kinds of markers? Arrows, question signs, etc? ==

	While the cursor is still flashing awaiting text input, press the up or down arrows and choose the desired marker.		While the cursor is still flashing awaiting text input, press the up or down arrows and choose the desired marker.
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	==How to change colors of markers?==		== How to change colors of markers? ==

	While the cursor is still flashing awaiting text input, press the up or down arrows holding SHIFT key.		While the cursor is still flashing awaiting text input, press the up or down arrows holding SHIFT key.
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	==Is there a spectator mode in Operation Flashpoint?==		== Is there a spectator mode in Operation Flashpoint? ==

	There is no default spectator mode, the seagull is the BI solution to spectate mode. There is an alternative for mission builders to implement, Kegetys made a spectator script which allows you to introduce a 'real' spectating mode into your missions.		There is no default spectator mode, the seagull is the BI solution to spectate mode. There is an alternative for mission builders to implement, Kegetys made a spectator script which allows you to introduce a 'real' spectating mode into your missions.

	==I hear some custom sounds, like a dirty laugh... is that implemented in the game or in the downloaded mission?==		== I hear some custom sounds, like a dirty laugh... is that implemented in the game or in the downloaded mission? ==

	These are implemented in a custom mission. Searching the multiplayer forum for custom sounds will find you 'many' threads that explain how they work, and how annoying most players find them as well.		These are implemented in a custom mission. Searching the multiplayer forum for custom sounds will find you 'many' threads that explain how they work, and how annoying most players find them as well.
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	==How can I brush up on my MP skills and not embarrass myself on the Internet?==		== How can I brush up on my MP skills and not embarrass myself on the Internet? ==

	Copy the mission you want to play to your MPMissions folder then you can just open a LAN game with yourself.		Copy the mission you want to play to your MPMissions folder then you can just open a LAN game with yourself.

	[[Category:Multiplayer Hints and Tips]]		[[Category:Multiplayer Hints and Tips]]

R3vo: Text replacement - "hasn't" to "has not"

2021-01-18T08:15:38Z

Text replacement - "hasn't" to "has not"

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	*RED = Not ready/lagged out/or if its on the briefing screen they are still loading.		*RED = Not ready/lagged out/or if its on the briefing screen they are still loading.
	*YELLOW= Made selection but ~~hasn't~~ hit 'Im Ready or Start'.		*YELLOW= Made selection but has not hit 'Im Ready or Start'.
	*GREEN= Ready to go.		*GREEN= Ready to go.

R3vo: Text replacement - " it's" to " it is"

2020-09-07T17:26:03Z

Text replacement - " it's" to " it is"

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	Be sure to join servers with as low a ping as possible. Many server-admins and hosts dislike HPB's (High Ping Bastards) because their high ping impacts the rest of the players, making effective teamwork difficult i.e. if a HPB occupies a tank, all players in the tank get lagged. 'Lagged' means the game runs with a low frame rate, generally making the game unenjoyable or at the worst...unplayable.		Be sure to join servers with as low a ping as possible. Many server-admins and hosts dislike HPB's (High Ping Bastards) because their high ping impacts the rest of the players, making effective teamwork difficult i.e. if a HPB occupies a tank, all players in the tank get lagged. 'Lagged' means the game runs with a low frame rate, generally making the game unenjoyable or at the worst...unplayable.

	If you can't find any low-ping servers, use the All-Seeing Eye to find dedicated servers, which are usually better. In general it's best to play on servers closer to your region and with the lowest ping time possible.		If you can't find any low-ping servers, use the All-Seeing Eye to find dedicated servers, which are usually better. In general it is best to play on servers closer to your region and with the lowest ping time possible.


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	*BMPs and Bradleys are good vehicles to camp or hide in. Park the vehicle just enough so you can see over a hill.		*BMPs and Bradleys are good vehicles to camp or hide in. Park the vehicle just enough so you can see over a hill.

	*Don't waste vehicles, it's annoying when someone takes off in a vehicle alone, only to either get killed, or crash without a reason or abandon it when he doesn't need it anymore.		*Don't waste vehicles, it is annoying when someone takes off in a vehicle alone, only to either get killed, or crash without a reason or abandon it when he doesn't need it anymore.

	*If you don't know how to fly don't try and learn in a MP game. Fire up the OFP mission editor set yourself up with some gound targets and put a chopper or plane at the airport. Once you have ground targets down throw in some air targets too. If you can take down a few choppers without an AI gunner, you are ready to try it in a MP game. Do the same with the A10 or other vehicles to improve your skill.		*If you don't know how to fly don't try and learn in a MP game. Fire up the OFP mission editor set yourself up with some gound targets and put a chopper or plane at the airport. Once you have ground targets down throw in some air targets too. If you can take down a few choppers without an AI gunner, you are ready to try it in a MP game. Do the same with the A10 or other vehicles to improve your skill.

	*Shooting down aircraft can be a challenge. Grab an AA launcher and with a couple of your friends from your team, leave your vehicles and head out on foot to the area the chopper is in. Try to all fire at once or in quick spaced intervals, try not to fire at him when he is moving low or in a turn as it's a waste of ammo, try and catch him in a straight run coming at you or going away.		*Shooting down aircraft can be a challenge. Grab an AA launcher and with a couple of your friends from your team, leave your vehicles and head out on foot to the area the chopper is in. Try to all fire at once or in quick spaced intervals, try not to fire at him when he is moving low or in a turn as it is a waste of ammo, try and catch him in a straight run coming at you or going away.

	=Map Reading=		=Map Reading=

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "offical" to "official"

2020-02-23T12:37:41Z

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	=Introduction=		=Introduction=

	These tips have been copied directly from the ~~offical~~ BI forums.		These tips have been copied directly from the official BI forums.

	Text has been altered for the purpose of presentation in this Wiki.		Text has been altered for the purpose of presentation in this Wiki.

.kju: Improved layout.

2010-11-19T13:01:50Z

Improved layout.

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	==Introduction==		=Introduction=

	These tips have been copied directly from the offical BI forums.		These tips have been copied directly from the offical BI forums.
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	Please feel free to add any tips you may feel be helpful to other players.		Please feel free to add any tips you may feel be helpful to other players.

	==Getting Connected==		=Getting Connected=

	Be sure to join servers with as low a ping as possible. Many server-admins and hosts dislike HPB's (High Ping Bastards) because their high ping impacts the rest of the players, making effective teamwork difficult i.e. if a HPB occupies a tank, all players in the tank get lagged. 'Lagged' means the game runs with a low frame rate, generally making the game unenjoyable or at the worst...unplayable.		Be sure to join servers with as low a ping as possible. Many server-admins and hosts dislike HPB's (High Ping Bastards) because their high ping impacts the rest of the players, making effective teamwork difficult i.e. if a HPB occupies a tank, all players in the tank get lagged. 'Lagged' means the game runs with a low frame rate, generally making the game unenjoyable or at the worst...unplayable.
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	===Which CD should I load to play MP online?===		==Which CD should I load to play MP online?==

	*Resistance 1.75 or higher		*Resistance 1.75 or higher
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	===I only have a 56k connection so would the game lag for me?===		==I only have a 56k connection so would the game lag for me?==

	OFP is not 56k friendly.		OFP is not 56k friendly.


	===What is 'The Eye' or the 'AllSeeing Eye'?===		==What is 'The Eye' or the 'AllSeeing Eye'?==

	The All Seeing Eye allows you to see OFP servers available for connection. Many people feel this is a much better solution than GameSpy.		The All Seeing Eye allows you to see OFP servers available for connection. Many people feel this is a much better solution than GameSpy.
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	===How do I know which servers I want?===		==How do I know which servers I want?==

	Best ping.		Best ping.
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	===How do I connect to a server using the All Seeing Eye?===		==How do I connect to a server using the All Seeing Eye?==

	Go to the 'Waiting for players' tab and scroll through until you find a server with a low ping and no packet loss.		Go to the 'Waiting for players' tab and scroll through until you find a server with a low ping and no packet loss.
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	===What is a "good" ping time?===		==What is a "good" ping time?==

	I rarely see ping times under 100ms and most games are in the 150+ range.		I rarely see ping times under 100ms and most games are in the 150+ range.
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	Try and find a server closer to your region/country.		Try and find a server closer to your region/country.

	==Connected! Now what?==		=Connected! Now what?=

	Now that you have connected to a server, you might be wondering what's next?		Now that you have connected to a server, you might be wondering what's next?
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	===How do I chat with other players?===		==How do I chat with other players?==
	I was playing an on-line game yesterday. It was the first time, so I accidentally TeamKilled everyone. I can´t figure out how to message the other players, to say I´m sorry.		I was playing an on-line game yesterday. It was the first time, so I accidentally TeamKilled everyone. I can´t figure out how to message the other players, to say I´m sorry.

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	Once in this mode if you use the arrow keys up and down you can choose just to chat with your group (group chat), side chat (everyone on your side), global chat (to everyone on the server).		Once in this mode if you use the arrow keys up and down you can choose just to chat with your group (group chat), side chat (everyone on your side), global chat (to everyone on the server).

	===How can I scroll back the chat if I've missed an important message?===		==How can I scroll back the chat if I've missed an important message?==

	Press "/" (or "-" depending on your keyboard layout) to open the chat, then use PageUp/PageDown to scroll back/forward.		Press "/" (or "-" depending on your keyboard layout) to open the chat, then use PageUp/PageDown to scroll back/forward.

	==Vehicle Tips==		=Vehicle Tips=


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	*Shooting down aircraft can be a challenge. Grab an AA launcher and with a couple of your friends from your team, leave your vehicles and head out on foot to the area the chopper is in. Try to all fire at once or in quick spaced intervals, try not to fire at him when he is moving low or in a turn as it's a waste of ammo, try and catch him in a straight run coming at you or going away.		*Shooting down aircraft can be a challenge. Grab an AA launcher and with a couple of your friends from your team, leave your vehicles and head out on foot to the area the chopper is in. Try to all fire at once or in quick spaced intervals, try not to fire at him when he is moving low or in a turn as it's a waste of ammo, try and catch him in a straight run coming at you or going away.

	==Map Reading==		=Map Reading=

	When playing OFP in veteran mode, it is imperative that you find out where you are. If you crash or something messes up then you will be lost in the middle of nowhere. You just have to learn how to read your map. Its quite simple actually. Go into your mission editor, and make yourself an A10, Su25, Cessna, or whatever you want.		When playing OFP in veteran mode, it is imperative that you find out where you are. If you crash or something messes up then you will be lost in the middle of nowhere. You just have to learn how to read your map. Its quite simple actually. Go into your mission editor, and make yourself an A10, Su25, Cessna, or whatever you want.
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	==Capture The Flag Style Game Play==		=Capture The Flag Style Game Play=


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	==General Tips==		=General Tips=

	*The most important thing for playing OFP online is: Persistent patience!		*The most important thing for playing OFP online is: Persistent patience!
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	===How do you delete the markers in the briefing screen?===		==How do you delete the markers in the briefing screen?==

	I know that you can create map markers at the briefing screen and during the mission by double clicking on the map.		I know that you can create map markers at the briefing screen and during the mission by double clicking on the map.
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	===How do you type other kinds of markers? Arrows, question signs, etc?===		==How do you type other kinds of markers? Arrows, question signs, etc?==

	While the cursor is still flashing awaiting text input, press the up or down arrows and choose the desired marker.		While the cursor is still flashing awaiting text input, press the up or down arrows and choose the desired marker.
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	===How to change colors of markers?===		==How to change colors of markers?==

	While the cursor is still flashing awaiting text input, press the up or down arrows holding SHIFT key.		While the cursor is still flashing awaiting text input, press the up or down arrows holding SHIFT key.
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	===Is there a spectator mode in Operation Flashpoint?===		==Is there a spectator mode in Operation Flashpoint?==

	There is no default spectator mode, the seagull is the BI solution to spectate mode. There is an alternative for mission builders to implement, Kegetys made a spectator script which allows you to introduce a 'real' spectating mode into your missions.		There is no default spectator mode, the seagull is the BI solution to spectate mode. There is an alternative for mission builders to implement, Kegetys made a spectator script which allows you to introduce a 'real' spectating mode into your missions.

	===I hear some custom sounds, like a dirty laugh... is that implemented in the game or in the downloaded mission?===		==I hear some custom sounds, like a dirty laugh... is that implemented in the game or in the downloaded mission?==

	These are implemented in a custom mission. Searching the multiplayer forum for custom sounds will find you 'many' threads that explain how they work, and how annoying most players find them as well.		These are implemented in a custom mission. Searching the multiplayer forum for custom sounds will find you 'many' threads that explain how they work, and how annoying most players find them as well.
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	===How can I brush up on my MP skills and not embarrass myself on the Internet?===		==How can I brush up on my MP skills and not embarrass myself on the Internet?==

	Copy the mission you want to play to your MPMissions folder then you can just open a LAN game with yourself.		Copy the mission you want to play to your MPMissions folder then you can just open a LAN game with yourself.

	[[Category:Multiplayer Hints and Tips]]		[[Category:Multiplayer Hints and Tips]]

.kju: Fixed category.

2010-11-19T13:00:49Z

Fixed category.

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	Copy the mission you want to play to your MPMissions folder then you can just open a LAN game with yourself.		Copy the mission you want to play to your MPMissions folder then you can just open a LAN game with yourself.

	[[~~category~~:~~Operation Flashpoint:_Multiplayer\|M~~]]		[[Category:Multiplayer Hints and Tips]]

.kju: Fixed category.

2010-11-19T12:58:56Z

Fixed category.

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	~~[[category:Operation Flashpoint:_Multiplayer\|M]]~~
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==

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	Copy the mission you want to play to your MPMissions folder then you can just open a LAN game with yourself.		Copy the mission you want to play to your MPMissions folder then you can just open a LAN game with yourself.

			[[category:Operation Flashpoint:_Multiplayer\|M]]

Multiplayer Tips - Revision history

Lou Montana: Text replacement - " (\=+)([a-zA-Z0-9][^ ]+[a-zA-Z0-9])(\=+) " to " $1 $2 $3 "

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "^ " to ""

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "^=+ *[Ii]ntroduction *=+ * *" to ""

Lou Montana: Text replacement - " (={2,})([^ = ])(.*)([^ = ])(={2,}) * " to " $1 $2$3$4 $5 "

R3vo: Text replacement - "hasn't" to "has not"

R3vo: Text replacement - " it's" to " it is"

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "offical" to "official"

.kju: Improved layout.

.kju: Fixed category.

.kju: Fixed category.

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "^=+ [Ii]ntroduction =+ * *" to ""

Lou Montana: Text replacement - " (={2,})([^ = ])(.)([^ = ])(={2,}) " to " $1 $2$3$4 $5 "