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OpenRA Resource Center

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What it is

OpenRA Resource Center is a free website for sharing maps and other game-related files within the OpenRA community. It supports standard, advanced, and modded maps, as well as missions, for three games. Players can upload a map and select it in a game they host or join; other players joining can automatically download it. Browsing filters cover mod, category, format, parser, tileset, player count, author, and uploader, with search by title, description, or hash. Listings show details including author, uploader, revision, player count, comments, and rating. Users can view revisions and maps with reports, or filter for duplicates, advanced maps, Lua maps, and outdated maps. The Map API supports map downloads and information retrieval by hash or ID, including details for the newest map. Map information is returned as JSON, with YAML available by adding a `/yaml/` URL prefix. The site documents map storage locations for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Sign-in supports local accounts and social login. Upload rules limit submissions to OpenRA-related files and require written permission for another person's work.

Spec sheet

Purpose
The website provides the OpenRA community a place to share game-related files such as maps, including standard, advanced, modded maps, and missions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Intended users
The site describes its audience as the OpenRA community and supports sharing maps for play with other players.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · resource.openra.net
API
The Map API supports downloading maps and retrieving map information by hash or ID, as well as retrieving the newest map’s information.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The FAQ directs users to the bug tracker or the OpenRA IRC channel to contact the maintainer about issues or ideas.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Account sign-in
The sign-in page supports local accounts and offers social account login options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
API formats
The Map API returns JSON for map information and supports YAML responses when a /yaml/ prefix is added to the URL.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Copyright reporting
Users can report copyright infringement from the file page using its reporting link or contact the OpenRA IRC channel.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Copyright reports
The FAQ says copyright infringement can be reported from the file page or through the listed OpenRA IRC channel.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Desktop map locations
The maps page documents custom map storage locations for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
In game map sharing
Players can upload a map and other players joining their game server will automatically download it.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Maintainer
The site footer credits the OpenRA Content Site Developers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Map API
The API documentation describes downloading maps and retrieving map information by hash or ID, in JSON or YAML.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Map details
Map listings show information including author, uploader, revision, player count, comments, and rating.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Map discovery
The maps page offers filters for mod, category, format, parser, tileset, player count, author, and uploader, plus title, description, and hash search.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Map review
The directory has options to show maps with reports, duplicates, advanced maps, Lua maps and outdated maps.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Map sharing
Players can upload a map, select it in a game they host or join, and other players joining can automatically download it.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Map storage
The maps page lists per mod map directories for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Map types
The FAQ lists standard, advanced, modded maps and missions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Revisions and reports
The maps page has options to show all revisions or maps with reports, and to filter for duplicates, advanced maps, Lua maps, and outdated maps.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net
Upload rules
The FAQ asks users to upload only OpenRA-related files, prohibits publishing someone else’s work under their own name, and requires written permission to upload another person’s work.Read 7 Oct 2026 · resource.openra.net

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free map and mission sharing
  • Players joining a hosted game can download its map
  • Filters cover map attributes and player count
  • API retrieves map information by hash or ID
  • Comments and ratings appear on listings

Limits

  • Uploads must be OpenRA-related
  • Written permission is required to publish another person's work
  • Issues and ideas are directed to the bug tracker or IRC

Who it suits

The Resource Center is for OpenRA players who want to share or find maps and missions for play with others. Its filters and API may also suit users looking for specific map details or revisions.

Verdict

OpenRA Resource Center combines community map sharing with discovery filters, listing details, and an API. Its upload rules matter for anyone contributing work created by someone else.

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