Community Guides/FAQ
This article is timeless and should be accurate for any version of the game.
These are some of the most commonly asked questions by new players.
How do I set my spawn point?
Players can set their spawn point by interacting with a friendly Base. Interact with the building using the E key and then select Assign Spawn Point 
. The base must have Soldier Supplies in them to allow players to respawn.
What server am I playing on?
Players can open the map (press M) and look in the bottom-left of the screen to see the server information. In the main menu, you can see which shard server you have selected in the top-right corner. Shards do not correspond to particulars time zones, as the world is persistent and everyone from anyone in the world can play.
Depending on the overall game population, certain Shards are unavailable, with each shard only able to hold up to 4,000 players. Able is the "main" shard, with other shards, like Baker, Charlie, or Dev Branch, open at certain times.
How long is an in-game day?
24 Foxhole hours = 1 real life hour, with daytime and nighttime around 30 minutes long. To see the in-game time, you can open up your map and look at the bottom-left of your screen.
How do I get weapons and gear?
Players can "assemble" (i.e. grabbing an item from a stockpile) weapons and gear from a Stockpile Forward and World Bases. Interact with the building using the E key and navigate the stockpiled inventory on the right hand side of the screen for the items you want. Then you can use LMB (left mouse button) to assemble a single item into your inventory. If you use Shift + LMB you will assemble 3 of that item (option only available from truck driver seat).
Make sure to equip the items you have assembled.
How do I equip weapons and gear?
Weapons and gear items all have a particular slot that they can be equipped to. Refer to the Player section for what items can fit where. To equip an item click it with LMB (left mouse button) while it is in your inventory grid to move it to your equipped items.
How do I get a vehicle?
Vehicles can be built at a Garage using materials made at the Refinery. They can be stored in public stockpiles inside Seaports and Storage Depots. However, first ask yourself if you really need a vehicle? Vehicles are usually operated by dedicated teams of players running Logistics or operating advanced attack vehicles like tanks and artillery. If your team lacks in players fulfilling these roles then feel free to build one of your own and assist.
How do I build structures?
There are multiple construction tools: Hammer, Shovel, Construction Vehicle, Large Materials.
Equip the relevant tool, then press B to open the build menu, and selecting the desired structure to build. Use RMB + drag to rotate the building before placement. Hitting the blueprint with the correct tool while having the required materials in your inventory with begin the construction process and prevent the blueprint from disappearing.
How do I communicate with other players?
Foxhole has a simple text-based chat system with a few different channels. When first logged in the channel will be set to team chat. To switch chats hit Enter to begin typing and then cycle the channels with Tab. You will see the channel icon change each time you cycle.
If you have a microphone setup you can use proximity voice chat with the T key. Press G to use the squad voice squad when you are in a squad.
If you do not wish to use tab, you can use chat commands. After hitting Enter you can then type the following commands to switch channels
/t= Region (Team)/l= Local (All)/i= World (Logi)/s= Squad/w= World (Team)
You can send private messages to other players through the f1 Menu. You can also use the command /p [PlayerName] [TextHere] , you don't even have to type the whole player name, type the first few letters and press Down Arrow to cycle through the names of players online that match the letters.
How do I find out where the battle is?
Ask other players in Team Chat where the frontline is. Another option is to access a friendly Forward or World Base by pressing E to get updated intel on your map regarding friendly/enemy positions and structures. Any player that is within a Watch Tower's range will be broadcast on the map when you update your intel. If you have a radio equipped map intelligence will be updated every time you open your map with M.
Also pay attention to Map Posts put on map by others.
If you are in the Home Region, you can check the state of the war and where the frontline is by checking the War Tent.
Is there a progression system in this game?
The short answer is yes, however, there are two systems:
Your Level: Players can earn experience by contributing to the team via actions like building/killing/and supplying troops. This contributes to your level which is the integer value in your F1 menu screen. Currently this level offers no benefits whatsoever.
Your Rank: Rank is earned/awarded to you from other players through Commendations. Commendations are awarded based on meritorious achievements in game such as; kills, heals, revives, repairs, building friendly structures, and destroying enemy structures. They can be awarded to other players via the F1 menu screen. Select the upward facing arrow to commend another player. Make sure to commend players that you see doing valuable work for your team!
How do I report other players?
If another player has broken the Code of Conduct, you can report a player in multiple ways:
- If they're nearby, you can press
Alt + LMBon their character and select "Report" - If they talked in chat, you can right click their name in the chat and select "Report" (player must be in the same region)
- If they are in the same region or left the region recently, you can press
F1to open the player menu, right click their name and select "Report"
To report a violation that doesn't fit the options listed in the Report menu or if you want to report a player that has left the game (or if you've left) you will need to use the External ToolYou can access the External reporting Tool from in-game by pressing Escape and selecting the "Support" button at the bottom. This will lead you to the external reporting tool where you'll be able to submit a ticket. You can directly access the external reporting tool at https://clapfootgames.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new
Do not attempt to contact the development staff through the Official Foxhole Discord for player reports, use the external tool instead.
Abusing this system to kick players you don't like or for any non-serious reason can be grounds for you being removed from the game.
How do I get past the queues?
Players are unable to bypass queues through regular means. If the region you wanted to go to is queued up, try to find another region that's less populated.
Additionally, you can try to deploy to a backline region, gear up and drive to the desired region to do frontline logi delivery (logi has a priority queue, which allows players to get into a region faster. Depending on the value of the equipment you are carrying, you will have a higher priority compared to other players)
If the queues to most regions are too long, and other Shards are available, you can play on them. You can change shard server in the top right corner of main menu).
Why can't see enemies shooting at me?
Elevation and aiming ranges (especially for longer-ranged weapons) can provide the enemy with superior viewing distance, preventing the player from easily seeing them. Additionally, they might be obstructed from view, either by the time of day, weather conditions, or in certain structures.