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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | BZFlag 2.3 | + | BZFlag 2.3 will be a development version that will be released as 2.4.0.0. This is to get around the problem that [[BZFlag 3.0]] 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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==Goal== | ==Goal== | ||
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==Schedule== | ==Schedule== | ||
− | + | * 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. | |
− | + | * When proposals are in and accepted by consensus, start the 1-month countdown clock. | |
− | + | * Move trunk to a v2_99_branch. | |
− | * 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. | + | * Copy v2_0branch to trunk and change protocol number. |
− | * When proposals are in and accepted by consensus, start the 1-month countdown clock. | + | * Implement accepted proposals and test. |
− | * Implement accepted proposals and test. | + | * Change the version docs to make compatibility be the minor version number. |
− | * Document server upgrade process for the many server owners. | + | * Document server upgrade process for the many server owners. |
− | * | + | * After 1 month, revert any changes that have caused unfixed regressions. |
− | * | + | * Do a release candidate before final release? |
− | * | + | * Make trunk into 2.4.0.0 for release. |
− | * | + | * Tag Trunk to 2_4branch and release. |
==Projects== | ==Projects== | ||
These are the many ideas, both new and old, for changes to BZFlag. | These are the many ideas, both new and old, for changes to BZFlag. | ||
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===Viable Projects=== | ===Viable Projects=== | ||
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====Backports==== | ====Backports==== | ||
− | These 2.99 features are suitable for porting to 2.3 | + | These 2.99 features are suitable for porting to 2.3. |
− | * Connection header change (HTTP-style) | + | * Connection header change (HTTP-style) ''JeffM'' |
− | * New GUI elements | + | * New GUI elements |
− | * Server-side scoring | + | * Server-side scoring |
− | * Segmented simulation loop (to prevent wallwalking) | + | * Segmented simulation loop (to prevent wallwalking)''JeffM'' |
− | * Server-side flag ID and pickup | + | * Server-side flag ID and pickup |
− | * | + | * New shot graphics (geolaser/geothief)''JeffM'' '''Discuss on IRC''' |
− | * HUD markers | + | * HUD markers ''JeffM'' |
− | * | + | * Removal of low graphics, promotion of experimental to high. ''JeffM'' |
− | * Server list from GSoC | + | * Server list from GSoC |
− | * BZFS API rework | + | * BZFS API rework ''JeffM'' |
− | * Remove local authentication (the /identify command) | + | * Remove local authentication (the /identify command) |
− | * Windows project cleanup | + | * Windows project cleanup ''JeffM'' |
− | * New make system | + | * New make system |
− | * New source docs (authors etc...) | + | * New source docs (authors etc...) |
− | * Server-side handicap | + | * Server-side handicap |
− | * Guided Missile shot checks | + | * Guided Missile shot checks |
− | * Stealth fixes for rabbit | + | * Stealth fixes for rabbit |
− | * Asynchronous screenshot compression so client won't freeze up during screenshots | + | * Asynchronous screenshot compression so client won't freeze up during screenshots |
− | * BZFlag update notification | + | * BZFlag update notification |
− | * Wings velocity change (additive flap instead of instant upward velocity | + | * Wings velocity change (additive flap instead of instant upward velocity) |
− | * Message protection (ensure network messages are valid) | + | * Message protection (ensure network messages are valid) |
− | * Add message types so that actions (/me) are properly implemented | + | * Add message types so that actions (/me) are properly implemented |
− | * New artwork | + | * New artwork ''JeffM'' |
− | * Server option to disable teamkills | + | * Server option to disable teamkills ''JeffM'' |
− | * OpenFFA | + | * OpenFFA ''JeffM'' |
− | * Download URL change (to force just images.bzflag.org, not any .org or .bz) | + | * Download URL change (to force just images.bzflag.org, not any .org or .bz) |
− | * Remove option to turn off fog | + | * Remove option to turn off fog ''JeffM'' |
− | * Require OpenGL 1.2 | + | * Require OpenGL 1.2 ''JeffM'' |
− | * Only allow a single end shot credit for holding the shield flag | + | * Only allow a single end shot credit for holding the shield flag |
− | * Only players with POLL permission are eligible to take part in a vote | + | * Only players with POLL permission are eligible to take part in a vote |
− | * Add the /serverdebug command | + | * Add the /serverdebug command |
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====New Changes==== | ====New Changes==== | ||
− | * Round Robin for services | + | * Round Robin for services |
* Fix the protocol bug that version [[BZFlag 2.0.16|2.0.16]] was a band-aid for | * Fix the protocol bug that version [[BZFlag 2.0.16|2.0.16]] was a band-aid for | ||
− | * Facilitate moving global services (e.g., my.bzflag.org) to new hardware, if any changes will help | + | * Facilitate moving global services (e.g., my.bzflag.org) to new hardware, if any changes will help ''JeffM'' ''Blast007'' ''JoeVano'' |
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===To Evaluate=== | ===To Evaluate=== | ||
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====Backports==== | ====Backports==== | ||
− | * Map changes | + | * Map changes |
− | * HTTP plugins | + | * HTTP plugins |
− | * New API events | + | * New API events ''JeffM'' |
− | + | * BZFSCron | |
− | * BZFSCron | + | * Server Side Players ''JeffM'' |
− | * Server Side Players | + | * Bug fixes not in notes |
− | * Bug fixes not in notes | + | * New flags |
− | * | + | * Rabbit as proper team |
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====New Changes==== | ====New Changes==== | ||
− | * Countdown/reload timer position fix for when showCoordinates is enabled | + | * Countdown/reload timer position fix for when showCoordinates is enabled |
− | * SVN props cleanup | + | * SVN props cleanup |
− | * Display BZBB rank images in game. | + | * Display BZBB rank images in game. ''JeffM'' |
===Exclusions=== | ===Exclusions=== | ||
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. | 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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* Network buffering | * Network buffering | ||
+ | * Lua | ||
* Lag compensation (needs a lot more testing) | * Lag compensation (needs a lot more testing) | ||
* Acceleration changes | * Acceleration changes | ||
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* New Translations (requires the new font system) | * New Translations (requires the new font system) | ||
* Map geometry changes (requires flag zap zone support or breaks existing servers) | * Map geometry changes (requires flag zap zone support or breaks existing servers) | ||
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