Frequently Asked Questions

=General=

What is VASSAL?
=Installing and Using VASSAL=

Questions about installing VASSAL and playing existing VASSAL modules.

=Creating Modules=

Questions specifically related to using VASSAL to create modules for games.

=Bugs and Tech Support= How do I report a bug or a problem?

=Programming=

Questions about Java Programming and creating new Components and Counter traits for use with VASSAL.

=Licensing=

Questions about licensing and intellectual property issues.

=The VASSAL Website=

This section contains questions relating to VASSAL's website, its account system, the wiki, etc.

I can't register for an account.
Please email the [mailto:webmaster@vassalengine.org webmaster] for assistance. Include in your message any relevant information, such as the username you were trying to register, your password, and a copy of the confirmation email if you received it, and any error messages you may have seen.

I can't login.
Please email the [mailto:webmaster@vassalengine.org webmaster] for assistance. Include in your message any relevant information, such as your username and password, when the problem started, and any error messages you may have seen.

How do I add myself as a player for a module?
Log in to the site and go to the page for the module you're interested in. Clicking on the "edit" link for the Players section (to the right of the section heading) will take you to a page where you can edit the section. Add your name and email address on a new line. For example, if your name is Bob Example and your email address is bob@example.com, then you would add to the editor. When finished, click the "Show preview" button, check that your changes worked, and then click "Save page" to save your changes.
 * bob@example.com@Bob Example

Why can't I see email addresses on module pages?
Email addresses are shown _only_ if you are logged in. Ensure that you are logged in if you're looking for an email address of a module maintainer or player.

How do I create a page for a new module?
See How to Create a Module Page for details.

How do I upload a new module?
See How to Create a Module Page for details.

What do the headings in the info box on a module page mean?
Click on the link for each heading to see a description. See also The Module Information Box.