From 9ea7075fc68822a3f9b0f141ec317cb576ca2172 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kay27 Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:44:38 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update contacts --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 145 ++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------ 1 file changed, 72 insertions(+), 73 deletions(-) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 50d48a2cb..d6c4a0b12 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -1,73 +1,72 @@ -# Contributing to MineClone 5 -So you want to MineClone 5? -Wow, thank you! :-) - -But first, some things to note: - -MineClone 5's development target is to make a free software clone of Minecraft + some Optifine features supported by the Minetest Engine. - -MineClone 5 is maintained by kay27 and the Community. - -You can find us in: -- [Mesehub issue tracker](https://git.minetest.land/MineClone5/MineClone5/issues), -- [Minetest forums](https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=16407), -- IRC in the #mineclone2 channel on irc.freenode.net, , -- [Matrix](https://app.element.io/#/room/#mc2:matrix.org). - -There is **no** guarantee we will accept anything from anybody. - -By sending us patches or asking us to include your changes in this game, you agree that they fall under the terms of the GPLv3, which basically means they will become part of a free software. - -## The suggested workflow - -Fork the repository and clone your fork. - -Before you start coding, consider opening an issue at Mesehub to discuss the suitability and implementation of your intended contribution with the core developers. - -Any Pull Request that isn't a bug fix can be closed within a week unless it receives a concept approval from the Community. For this reason, it is recommended that you open an issue for any such pull requests before doing the work, to avoid disappointment. - -Start coding! - -Refer to Minetest Lua API, Developer Wiki and other documentation. - -Follow Lua code style guidelines. Use tabs, not spaces for indentation (tab size = 8). Never use `minetest.env`. - -Check your code works as expected. - -Commit & push your changes to a new branch (not master, one change per branch) - -Commit messages should use the present tense and be descriptive. - -Once you are happy with your changes, submit a pull request. - -A pull-request is considered merge-able when: - -#### Contributors - -Contributors are credited in `CREDITS.md`. - -## Audio and visual assets - -Audio and visual assets are subject to different licensing *(see LEGAL.md)* compared to the source code of the game. Because our goal is to offer a free and open source game similar to Minecraft, it is important that all contributions are original work licensed under a license that allows copying, the modification and distribution of either original or modified assets. - -If you want to contribute assets based on existing work, make sure you honor their license and don't do minor tweaks to works released under restrictive licenses that prohibit modification and distribution. We will make a reasonable effort to determine if the contributed work is appropriate for our project and we ask you to do your part in creating and offering contributions that will not be subject to legal issues. - -### Audio - -We greatly appreciate contributions that enhance the game experience in a non-visual way and all we ask is that your contribution won't give anyone legal headaches. :) - -### Visual -We mainly use the [Pixel Perfection texture pack](https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/resource-packs/1242533-pixel-perfection-now-with-polar-bears-1-11) created by XSSheep and its faithful continuation [Pixel Perfection Legacy](https://www.planetminecraft.com/texture-pack/pixel-perfection-chorus-edit/) by Nova_Wostra and other members of the Minecraft community. - -The rest of the graphics were done in a similar style, for visual consistency reasons. If the graphics necessary for your contribution are not yet available, there are options: -- contacting Nova_Wostra, who is likely aware of the missing assets and can offer a time frame for their completion; -- create it yourself in a similar style and contribute it directly to their texture pack under the same permissive license that allows everyone, including us, to use it; -- contact us by opening a discussion in our issue tracker, and we'll find a solution. - -## Reporting bugs -Report all bugs here: - - - -## Direct discussion -See contacts at the top of the page. +# Contributing to MineClone 5 +So you want to MineClone 5? +Wow, thank you! :-) + +But first, some things to note: + +MineClone 5's development target is to make a free software clone of Minecraft + some Optifine features supported by the Minetest Engine. + +MineClone 5 is maintained by kay27 and the Community. + +You can find us in: +- [Mesehub issue tracker](https://git.minetest.land/MineClone5/MineClone5/issues), +- [Minetest forums](https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=27107), +- [Discord](https://discord.gg/PUm5YRn7dX). + +There is **no** guarantee we will accept anything from anybody. + +By sending us patches or asking us to include your changes in this game, you agree that they fall under the terms of the GPLv3, which basically means they will become part of a free software. + +## The suggested workflow + +Fork the repository and clone your fork. + +Before you start coding, consider opening an issue at Mesehub to discuss the suitability and implementation of your intended contribution with the core developers. + +Any Pull Request that isn't a bug fix can be closed within a week unless it receives a concept approval from the Community. For this reason, it is recommended that you open an issue for any such pull requests before doing the work, to avoid disappointment. + +Start coding! + +Refer to Minetest Lua API, Developer Wiki and other documentation. + +Follow Lua code style guidelines. Use tabs, not spaces for indentation (tab size = 8). Never use `minetest.env`. + +Check your code works as expected. + +Commit & push your changes to a new branch (not master, one change per branch) + +Commit messages should use the present tense and be descriptive. + +Once you are happy with your changes, submit a pull request. + +A pull-request is considered merge-able when: + +#### Contributors + +Contributors are credited in `CREDITS.md`. + +## Audio and visual assets + +Audio and visual assets are subject to different licensing *(see LEGAL.md)* compared to the source code of the game. Because our goal is to offer a free and open source game similar to Minecraft, it is important that all contributions are original work licensed under a license that allows copying, the modification and distribution of either original or modified assets. + +If you want to contribute assets based on existing work, make sure you honor their license and don't do minor tweaks to works released under restrictive licenses that prohibit modification and distribution. We will make a reasonable effort to determine if the contributed work is appropriate for our project and we ask you to do your part in creating and offering contributions that will not be subject to legal issues. + +### Audio + +We greatly appreciate contributions that enhance the game experience in a non-visual way and all we ask is that your contribution won't give anyone legal headaches. :) + +### Visual +We mainly use the [Pixel Perfection texture pack](https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/resource-packs/1242533-pixel-perfection-now-with-polar-bears-1-11) created by XSSheep and its faithful continuation [Pixel Perfection Legacy](https://www.planetminecraft.com/texture-pack/pixel-perfection-chorus-edit/) by Nova_Wostra and other members of the Minecraft community. + +The rest of the graphics were done in a similar style, for visual consistency reasons. If the graphics necessary for your contribution are not yet available, there are options: +- contacting Nova_Wostra, who is likely aware of the missing assets and can offer a time frame for their completion; +- create it yourself in a similar style and contribute it directly to their texture pack under the same permissive license that allows everyone, including us, to use it; +- contact us by opening a discussion in our issue tracker, and we'll find a solution. + +## Reporting bugs +Report all bugs here: + + + +## Direct discussion +See contacts at the top of the page.