Testing a Gamemode

Catch mistakes before your players do.

Validate every file

The compiler checks syntax, types, callbacks and native names without starting the server.

knight -check Gamemodes/*.sa

A clean file prints a summary:

ok: 16 events, 1 config blocks

Inspect the syntax tree

If an expression behaves unexpectedly, dump how the parser read it:

knight -ast Gamemodes/bare.sa

Test on a local server

• Run the server on a spare port (port 7778) and connect with the SA-MP client.
• Test both a 0.3.7 and a 0.3.DL client if you ship custom models.
• Try bad input on purpose: wrong command arguments, cancel dialogs, disconnect mid-flow.
• Watch the server log for warnings while you play.

Before going live

• knight -check passes with no errors.
• The gamemode gate (request_class / request_spawn) works for new and returning players.
• Database file paths exist and are writable.
• Custom model files exist (0.3.DL) and 0.3.7 clients still connect.