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layout: help
game: openhv
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          <p>You will have to expand &quot;Assets&quot; to see the download links.</p>
          <h2>Tips</h2>
          <ul>
            <li>
              The menu on the right lets you build buildings and units. The first
              things you need to build are a Power Plant (gives you power), a
              Module (builds units) and Storage (harvests resources).
            </li>
            <li>
              When you build your Storage, there will be a Miner that comes with
              it. Use this to harvest resources. Resources will look like a couple
              of ingots.
            </li>
          </ul>
          <h2>Connecting</h2>
          <p>
            To set your in-game name, click on &quot;Settings&quot;. You'll be
            able to set your name under &quot;Player Name&quot;.
          </p>
          <p>
            From the main menu, click on &quot;Multiplayer&quot; and then click
            on &quot;Direct IP&quot;. Fill in <span class="fw-bold">{{ site.content.play_domain_name }}</span> and keep the port at
            <span class="fw-bold">1234</span>. Then click on &quot;Join&quot;
          </p>
          <img src="assets/img/help_openhv.png" alt="The join screen in OpenHV" class="img-fluid">
          <p>You will be placed in the lobby with the other players</p>