# Crossfire RPG > Crossfire is a free, open-source cooperative multiplayer graphical RPG and adventure game set in a medieval fantasy world. It has been continuously developed since 1992 and is inspired by classic games like Gauntlet, NetHack, Moria, and Angband. The game features 14 playable races, 16 character classes, and thousands of interconnected maps. Hosted at crossfire.real-time.com by Real Time Enterprises, Inc. ## Getting Started - [Introduction](https://crossfire.real-time.com/intro/): Overview of what Crossfire is and how to get started - [Summary](https://crossfire.real-time.com/summary/): Brief summary of the game - [Requirements](https://crossfire.real-time.com/requirements/): System requirements for running the game - [Downloads](https://crossfire.real-time.com/download/): Download links for the game client and server - [How to Play](https://crossfire.real-time.com/start/): Getting started guide for new players - [FAQ](https://crossfire.real-time.com/faq/): Frequently asked questions ## Clients - [Clients Overview](https://crossfire.real-time.com/clients/): Index of all available clients - [GTK-v2 Client](https://crossfire.real-time.com/clients/gtk-v2/): Primary Linux/macOS/Windows client - [Web Client](https://crossfire.real-time.com/clients/web/): Browser-based client requiring no installation - [JX Client](https://crossfire.real-time.com/clients/jxclient/): Java-based cross-platform client - [DockWindow Client](https://crossfire.real-time.com/clients/dockwindow/): Alternative client ## Servers - [Server Information](https://crossfire.real-time.com/server/): How to run a Crossfire server - [Servers List](https://crossfire.real-time.com/servers/): Public servers list - [Metaserver Info](https://crossfire.real-time.com/metaserver-info/): Information about the metaserver system ## Guides - [Guides Hub](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/): Index of all guides - [Crossfire Handbook](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/): Comprehensive 7-chapter handbook covering all aspects of the game - [Chapter 1 – Introduction](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/ch1.html) - [Chapter 2 – About Characters](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/ch2.html) - [Chapter 3 – Playing](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/ch3.html) - [Chapter 4 – Magic System](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/ch4.html) - [Chapter 5 – Skill System](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/ch5.html) - [Chapter 6 – Equipment](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/ch6.html) - [Chapter 7 – Hints on Playing](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/ch7.html) - [Appendix A – Player Commands](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/appa.html) - [Appendix B – Skills](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/appb.html) - [Appendix C – Crossfire Pantheon (Gods)](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/handbook/appc.html) - [Character Creation Guide](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/character/): Races, classes, and character attributes - [Survival Guide](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/survival_guide/): Comprehensive gameplay survival tips - [Map Creation Guide](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/map/): Guide for creating game maps - [Walkthroughs](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/walkthrough/): Beginner walkthroughs for starting areas - [Skills Reference](https://crossfire.real-time.com/guides/skills/): Detailed skills documentation ## Spoilers & Reference - [Spoilers Hub](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/): Index of all spoiler/reference material - [Spells](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/spells/): Complete spells database (wizard spells and prayers) - [Monsters](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/monsters/): Monsters reference sorted A–Z - [Weapons](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/weapons/): Weapons reference - [Armour](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/armour/): Armor equipment reference - [Artifacts](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/artifacts/): Artifact weapons reference - [Rings](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/rings/): Rings reference - [Amulets](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/amulets/): Amulets and talismans - [Alchemy](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/alchemy/): Alchemy recipes - [Magic](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/magic/): Magic system reference - [Spell Damage](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/spell-damage/): Spell damage values - [Shops](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/shops/): Shop information - [Helmets](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/helmets/): Helmets reference - [Shields](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/shields/): Shields reference - [Cloaks](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/cloaks/): Cloaks reference - [Bracers](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/bracers/): Bracers reference - [Bows](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/bows/): Bows and ranged weapons - [Holy Symbols](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/holysymbols/): Holy symbols reference - [Attacks](https://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/attacks/): Attack messages reference ## Maps - [World Map](https://crossfire.real-time.com/world_map/): Overview of the game world - [Map Summaries](https://crossfire.real-time.com/maps/): Summaries of major in-game locations: - City of Scorn (starting city) - Navar City - Port Joseph - Pupland - Lake Country - Santo Dominion - Wolfsburg - Brittany (Brest) - Caterham - Darcap - Euthville Ruins - Fiery Mountain - Lone Town - Red Island - Stoneville - Valley of the Three Sisters ## Game Info - [Game Info Hub](https://crossfire.real-time.com/info/): General game information - [Screenshots](https://crossfire.real-time.com/screenshots/): Game screenshots - [Gods & Cults](https://crossfire.real-time.com/gods/): The Crossfire Pantheon and religion system - [Cults](https://crossfire.real-time.com/cults/): Cult system details - [Player Commands](https://crossfire.real-time.com/commands/): Reference for all in-game player commands - [Map Editors](https://crossfire.real-time.com/editors/): Tools for creating and editing game maps ## Community & Resources - [Resources Hub](https://crossfire.real-time.com/resources/): Index of community resources - [Discord](https://crossfire.real-time.com/discord/): Discord server link - [IRC](https://crossfire.real-time.com/irc/): IRC channel information - [Mailing Lists](https://crossfire.real-time.com/mailinglists/): Mailing list sign-up and archives - [Twitch](https://crossfire.real-time.com/twitch/): Twitch streaming channel - [YouTube](https://crossfire.real-time.com/youtube/): YouTube channel - [News](https://crossfire.real-time.com/news/): Website news and announcements ## Development - [Development Hub](https://crossfire.real-time.com/development/): Developer resources and information - [Source Code](https://crossfire.real-time.com/code/): Code documentation and repository links - [Git](https://crossfire.real-time.com/git/): Git repository information - [License](https://crossfire.real-time.com/license/): Copyright and licensing (open-source) - [Debugging Tips](https://crossfire.real-time.com/development/debugging_tips.html): Tips for debugging the game