g_instantgib) are activated at match (re)start (in this case, remember to set them before the 'map' command in your server configuration, or type a /map_restart). Some of them have their effect applied immediately (e.g. You can find some examples of their use in the Configuration examples page. They are controlled by serverside variables (although some of them may have some influence on some client settings). They are serverside stuff, that generally works if you are playing locally or if you are managing a server (no sense to mess with them while you are playing on someone else's server). They are not 'gametypes', they are special game options. In this page we are going explain some additional game options, usually controlled by CVARs, variables set using command console. Additional mods may add new gametypes and options. You should take a look to Manual/Gamemodes, and to Basic game options for infos about fraglimit, capturelimit and timelimit. Mainly, you have to choose among varous gametypes.

OpenArena supports various game modes, with slightly different rules.

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