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− | =Note=
| + | BZFlag 2.3 will be a development version intended to sidestep the abandonment of [[BZFlag 3.0]] development. |
− | 2.3 was released as [[BZFlag_2.4.0|2.4.0]], the documentation contained here was just a worksheet and does not represent the final list of features released. | + | |
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− | ==Overview==
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− | BZFlag 2.3 was the development version released as 2.4.0. This is to get around the problem that [[BZFlag 2.99]] development has stalled and does not look like it will continue. This is a last ditch effort to get development moving again.
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− | ==Release==
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− | [[BZFlag_2.4.0|2.4.0]] was released on July 3, 2011 and will be maintained as per the [[Development_RoadMap]]
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| ==Goal== | | ==Goal== |
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| The hope is that this process will renew developer motivation and attract new developers. | | The hope is that this process will renew developer motivation and attract new developers. |
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− | ==Schedule==
| + | Note: the game version number that 2.3 would be released as has not been chosen yet. |
− | * Move trunk to a v2_99_branch. '''Complete'''
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− | * Copy v2_0branch to trunk and change protocol number. '''Complete'''
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− | * Change the version docs to make compatibility be the minor version number. '''Complete'''
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− | * Solicit specific change proposals that can be completed within one month. Each proposal must be sponsored by an individual developer who will lead its implementation. '''Complete'''
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− | * When proposals are in and accepted by consensus, start the 1-month countdown clock.'''Complete'''
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− | * Implement accepted proposals and test.'''In progress'''
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− | * Document server upgrade process for the many server owners. '''In progress''' ''Thumper by 6/20/2011''
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− | * If release is not stable by 6/17/2011 revert changes that made it unstable.
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− | * Public beta on 6/20/2011
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− | * Public RC on 6/27/2011
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− | * Release on 6/30/2011
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− | ==Projects== | + | ==Ideas== |
− | These are the many ideas, both new and old, for changes to BZFlag.
| + | * Facilitate moving global services (e.g., my.bzflag.org) to new hardware. |
| + | * Add one or two non-trivial client features so the players will be motivated to upgrade |
| + | - graphics quality? |
| + | - server list backport? |
| + | - Cloaked Shot flag (hoping for better than this) |
| + | * anti-cheating? |
| + | * Fix the protocol bug that version [[BZFlag 2.0.16|2.0.16]] was a bandaid for. |
| + | * Remove the /identify command. |
| + | * BZBB rank promotions! ;-) |
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− | ===Assignments and tracking=== | + | ==Schedule== |
− | Task tracking is managed via a google spread sheet that can be found here.
| + | * Immediately open 2.0.17 up for whitespace, Subversion properties, copyright notices, and other easy changes that don't break protocol. |
− | | + | * Solicit specific change proposals that can be completed within one month. Each proposal must be sponsored by an individual developer who will lead its implementation. |
− | https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en&hl=en&key=0Agca59DESlNKdC1CSUtUMUhiSldrOVVPSHcwQUNzOUE&output=html
| + | * When proposals are in and accepted by consensus, start the 1-month countdown clock. |
− | | + | * Copy v2_0branch to v2_3branch and commit a change that requires a new protocol number. |
− | Developers with assigned tasks can request edit access to the document on IRC.
| + | * Implement accepted proposals and test. |
− | | + | * After 1 month, revert any changes that have caused unfixed regressions. |
− | ===Timeline===
| + | * Choose a version number for the release. |
− | Project must be completed by June 14th 2011 or they will be rolled back and excluded from the release.
| + | * Rename v2_3branch to vN_Nbranch and release. |
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− | ===Viable Projects===
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− | The developers believe any (but not all) of the following could be added to 2.3 within the proposed schedule.
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− | ====Backports====
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− | These 2.99 features are suitable for porting to 2.3. Not all items were implemented in 2.4, check [[BZFlag_2.4.0|2.4.0]] release document for final release list.
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− | * Connection header change (HTTP-style) '''JeffM'''
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− | * New GUI elements '''DTRemenak'''
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− | * Server-side scoring '''DTRemenak'''
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− | * Segmented simulation loop (to prevent wallwalking) '''JeffM'''
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− | * Server-side flag ID and pickup '''Pimpinella'''
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− | * [[2.3_NewShotGraphics|New shot graphics]] (geolaser/geothief) '''JeffM''' '''Discuss on IRC'''
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− | * HUD markers '''JeffM'''
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− | * [[2.3_QualityChanges|Removal of low graphics, promotion of experimental to high]]. '''JeffM'''
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− | * Server list from GSoC '''DTRemenak'''
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− | * BZFS API rework '''JeffM'''
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− | * Remove local authentication (the /identify command) '''JeffM'''
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− | * Windows project cleanup '''JeffM'''
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− | * New make system '''BulletCatcher'''
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− | * New source docs (authors etc...) '''Constitution'''
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− | * Server-side handicap '''Thumper'''
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− | * Guided Missile shot checks '''Pimpinella'''
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− | * Stealth fixes for rabbit '''mdskpr'''
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− | * Asynchronous screenshot compression so client won't freeze up during screenshots '''DTRemenak'''
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− | * BZFlag update notification '''DTRemenak'''
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− | * Wings velocity change (additive flap instead of instant upward velocity) '''blast007''' (r14997, r15162, r15832)
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− | * Message protection (ensure network messages are valid) '''A_Meteorite'''
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− | * Add message types so that actions (/me) are properly implemented '''blast007''' (r19833)
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− | * New artwork '''JeffM''' [[2.3_NewEffects|Effects Updates]]
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− | * Server option to disable teamkills '''JeffM'''
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− | * OpenFFA '''JeffM'''
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− | * Download URL change (to force just images.bzflag.org, not any .org or .bz) '''Constitution''' | + | |
− | * Remove option to turn off fog '''JeffM''' | + | |
− | * Require OpenGL 1.2 '''JeffM'''
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− | * Only allow a single end shot credit for holding the shield flag '''Thumper'''
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− | * Only players with POLL permission are eligible to take part in a vote '''Thumper'''
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− | * Add the /serverdebug command '''Thumper'''
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− | * bzfs: Report errors to stderr instead of stdout '''Thumper''' | + | |
− | * bzfs: Add -utc switch to output log messages in UTC instead of localtime '''Thumper'''
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− | * bzfs: Fix timestamp buffer size so -ts micros output fits '''Thumper'''
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− | * Joystick input fixes/enhancements '''DTRemenak'''
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− | * Remove -geometry and make -window take a size '''JeffM'''
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− | * bzfs: Allow -time to have an ending time '''blast007'''
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− | ====New Changes====
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− | * Round Robin for services '''JeffM'''
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− | * Fix the protocol bug that version [[BZFlag 2.0.16|2.0.16]] was a band-aid for
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− | * Facilitate moving global services (e.g., my.bzflag.org) to new hardware, if any changes will help '''JeffM''' '''Blast007''' '''JoeVano'''
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− | * Import client customization settings from the 2.0 config.cfg file to the 2.4 version
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− | * Implement new version numbering system into code. (/src/date/buildDate.cxx and DEVINFO at least, there might be more places where it is needed) | + | |
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− | ===To Evaluate===
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− | These items need further evaluation to see if they can be or should be backported from 2.99. These may exist as code or patches.
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− | ====Backports====
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− | * Map changes '''mdskpr''' | + | |
− | * HTTP plugins '''JeffM''' | + | |
− | * New API events '''JeffM'''
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− | * Custom flag system '''DTRemenak'''
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− | * BZFSCron '''Thumper'''
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− | * Server Side Players '''JeffM'''
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− | * Bug fixes not in notes '''Thumper'''
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− | * Hunter as proper team '''mdskpr (grabbed by DTRemenak)'''
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− | * bzfs -publickey '''trepan'''
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− | * push stats as default
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− | ====New Changes====
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− | * Countdown/reload timer position fix for when showCoordinates is enabled '''mdskpr'''
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− | * SVN props cleanup '''BulletCatcher'''
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− | * Display BZBB rank images in game. '''JeffM'''
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− | ===Exclusions===
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− | These items should not be done or backported at this time due to stability issues or the large effort required. These are generally the blocking items preventing 3.0's current release.
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− | * New flags | + | |
− | * Network buffering
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− | * Lag compensation (needs a lot more testing)
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− | * Acceleration changes
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− | * Font system (still has some bugs/glitches and possible performance issues)
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− | * New Translations (requires the new font system)
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− | * Map geometry changes (requires flag zap zone support or breaks existing servers)
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− | * Website changes.
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− | ==Known Issues==
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− | ===Empty Flag Types===
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− | When you start BZFS with +f good{2} the server will generate 8 "empty" flag IDs in addition to all normal good flags (no flag type.)
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− | This can be seen by doing '/flag show'. You can also '/flag give' the empty flag types, although all it seems to do is say "user: grabbed flag " in chat and make the flag pick-up noise - it doesn't actually give you a flag.
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− | [[Category:Versions]]
| + | ==Proposals== |
| + | TBD |