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=Note=
 
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.
 
 
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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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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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==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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* Copy v2_0branch to trunk and change protocol number. '''Complete'''
 
* Copy v2_0branch to trunk and change protocol number. '''Complete'''
 
* Change the version docs to make compatibility be the minor version number. '''Complete'''
 
* Change the version docs to make compatibility be the minor version number. '''Complete'''
* 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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* 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. '''In Progress'''
* When proposals are in and accepted by consensus, start the 1-month countdown clock.'''Complete'''
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* When proposals are in and accepted by consensus, start the 1-month countdown clock.
* Implement accepted proposals and test.'''In progress'''
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* Implement accepted proposals and test.
* Document server upgrade process for the many server owners. '''In progress''' ''Thumper by 6/20/2011''
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* Document server upgrade process for the many server owners.
* If release is not stable by 6/17/2011 revert changes that made it unstable.
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* After 1 month, revert any changes that have caused unfixed regressions.
* Public beta on 6/20/2011
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* Do a release candidate before final release?
* Public RC on 6/27/2011
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* Tag trunk 2.4.0.0 for release.
* Release on 6/30/2011
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==Projects==
 
==Projects==
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Developers with assigned tasks can request edit access to the document on IRC.
 
Developers with assigned tasks can request edit access to the document on IRC.
 
===Timeline===
 
Project must be completed by June 14th 2011 or they will be rolled back and excluded from the release.
 
  
 
===Viable Projects===
 
===Viable Projects===
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====Backports====
 
====Backports====
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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These 2.99 features are suitable for porting to 2.3.
  
 
* Connection header change (HTTP-style) '''JeffM'''
 
* Connection header change (HTTP-style) '''JeffM'''
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* New make system '''BulletCatcher'''
 
* New make system '''BulletCatcher'''
 
* New source docs (authors etc...) '''Constitution'''
 
* New source docs (authors etc...) '''Constitution'''
* Server-side handicap '''Thumper'''
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* Server-side handicap
* Guided Missile shot checks '''Pimpinella'''
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* Guided Missile shot checks
 
* Stealth fixes for rabbit '''mdskpr'''
 
* Stealth fixes for rabbit '''mdskpr'''
 
* Asynchronous screenshot compression so client won't freeze up during screenshots '''DTRemenak'''
 
* Asynchronous screenshot compression so client won't freeze up during screenshots '''DTRemenak'''
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* Message protection (ensure network messages are valid) '''A_Meteorite'''
 
* Message protection (ensure network messages are valid) '''A_Meteorite'''
 
* Add message types so that actions (/me) are properly implemented '''blast007''' (r19833)
 
* Add message types so that actions (/me) are properly implemented '''blast007''' (r19833)
* New artwork '''JeffM''' [[2.3_NewEffects|Effects Updates]]
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* New artwork '''JeffM'''
 
* Server option to disable teamkills '''JeffM'''
 
* Server option to disable teamkills '''JeffM'''
 
* OpenFFA '''JeffM'''
 
* OpenFFA '''JeffM'''
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* Round Robin for services '''JeffM'''
 
* Round Robin for services '''JeffM'''
 
* 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 '''JeffM''' '''Blast007''' '''JoeVano'''
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* Facilitate moving global services (e.g., my.bzflag.org) to new hardware, if any changes will help ''JeffM'' ''Blast007'' ''JoeVano''
 
* Import client customization settings from the 2.0 config.cfg file to the 2.4 version
 
* Import client customization settings from the 2.0 config.cfg file to the 2.4 version
 
* Implement new version numbering system into code. (/src/date/buildDate.cxx and DEVINFO at least, there might be more places where it is needed)
 
* 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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* Hunter as proper team '''mdskpr (grabbed by DTRemenak)'''
 
* Hunter as proper team '''mdskpr (grabbed by DTRemenak)'''
 
* bzfs -publickey '''trepan'''
 
* bzfs -publickey '''trepan'''
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* Lua
 
* push stats as default
 
* push stats as default
  
 
====New Changes====
 
====New Changes====
* Countdown/reload timer position fix for when showCoordinates is enabled '''mdskpr'''
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* Countdown/reload timer position fix for when showCoordinates is enabled ''mdskpr''
* SVN props cleanup '''BulletCatcher'''
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* SVN props cleanup '''Bullet Catcher'''
* Display BZBB rank images in game. '''JeffM'''
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* Display BZBB rank images in game. ''JeffM''
  
 
===Exclusions===
 
===Exclusions===
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* Map geometry changes (requires flag zap zone support or breaks existing servers)
 
* Map geometry changes (requires flag zap zone support or breaks existing servers)
 
* Website changes.
 
* Website changes.
 
==Known Issues==
 
===Empty Flag Types===
 
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.)
 
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.
 
  
 
[[Category:Versions]]
 
[[Category:Versions]]

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