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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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* 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. ''' | + | * 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. | + | * When proposals are in and accepted by consensus, start the 1-month countdown clock. |
− | * Implement accepted proposals and test. | + | * Implement accepted proposals and test. |
− | * 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? |
− | * | + | * Tag trunk 2.4.0.0 for release. |
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==Projects== | ==Projects== | ||
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===Timeline=== | ===Timeline=== | ||
Project must be completed by June 14th 2011 or they will be rolled back and excluded from the release. | Project must be completed by June 14th 2011 or they will be rolled back and excluded from the release. | ||
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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) '''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 | + | * Server-side handicap |
− | * Guided Missile shot checks | + | * 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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====New Changes==== | ====New Changes==== | ||
* Countdown/reload timer position fix for when showCoordinates is enabled '''mdskpr''' | * Countdown/reload timer position fix for when showCoordinates is enabled '''mdskpr''' | ||
− | * SVN props cleanup ''' | + | * SVN props cleanup '''Bullet Catcher''' |
* Display BZBB rank images in game. '''JeffM''' | * Display BZBB rank images in game. '''JeffM''' | ||