From 2c1a48e4cb8a2bbabdce666768a106845a01a2e9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Stian Grenborgen Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2024 22:32:33 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Website: Updating various parts of the website and adding a roadmap. --- www.freecol.org/about.html | 13 +- www.freecol.org/community.html | 21 +++- www.freecol.org/contact.html | 2 +- www.freecol.org/roadmap.html | 112 +++++++++--------- .../templates/freecol/css/template_css.css | 8 ++ 5 files changed, 87 insertions(+), 69 deletions(-) diff --git a/www.freecol.org/about.html b/www.freecol.org/about.html index 6c4ad1876..26a628ba4 100644 --- a/www.freecol.org/about.html +++ b/www.freecol.org/about.html @@ -6,11 +6,15 @@ path: /about.html name: About FreeCol --- -

The FreeCol team aims to create an Open Source version of Colonization (released under the GPL). At first we'll try to make an exact clone of Colonization. The visuals will be brought up to date with more recent standards but will remain clean, simple and functional. Certain new 'features' will be implemented but the gameplay and the rules will be exactly the same as the original game. Examples of modern features are: an isometric map and multiplayer support.

- A Colony with a Fort. This clone will be developed incrementally and result in FreeCol 1.0.0 which will be an almost exact Colonization clone. Incremental development basically means that we'll add features one at a time. This allows us to have a running program at all times and also to release an unfinished but working game once in a while.

- Once FreeCol 1.0.0 is finished we'll start working towards FreeCol 2.0.0. FreeCol 2 will go beyond the original Colonization and will have many new features, it will be an implementation of our (and our users') image of what Colonization 2 would have been.

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The FreeCol team aims to create the best Open Source version of Colonization (released under the GPL) possible. We started by focusing on an almost exact clone of Colonization, but with the visuals brought up to date with more recent standards. Certain new 'features' has been implemented but the gameplay and the rules can be played roughly the same as the original game. Examples of more modern features are: an isometric map and multiplayer support.

+ A Colony with a Fort. This game has been developed incrementally and resulted in FreeCol 1.0.0, which was close to a Colonization clone when played with the "Classic" ruleset. We are continuing development of the game incrementally to add new exciting features. Incremental development basically means that we are adding features one at a time while ensuring that the game is always running smoothly.

+ + We have added extensive modability to the game. This allows our players to experience both the classic gameplay as well as exciting new possibilities. Our path forward is improving both.

+ + The motivation of the FreeCol team was originally to create a successor to the original game, but we finally got a commercial remake of the game in 2008. Still, FreeCol offers functionality not available to any of those games -- for example massive maps with hundreds of colonies. + +

You can read more on the history of FreeCol.

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[Serbo-Croation translation contributed by Jovana Milutinovich.]

The Original Colonization

The original Colonization was released in 1994 by Microprose. Colonization is heavily based on Civilization which is generally considered to be the best turn-based strategy game for the PC in the history of mankind.

In Civilization the objective was to build a nation that could stand the test of times and that could also do one of the following: conquer the world or be the first to launch a spaceship. In Colonization things are bit different ...

A Colonization game starts in 1492 and the objective is to colonize America. You begin the game with one vessel and two colonists.

@@ -19,3 +23,4 @@ Through all this you'll have to decide whether or not you want to live next to the native Americans peacefully. They can teach your colonists new skills that cannot be tought anywhere else and they will offer you goods in case you choose to treat them as your friends. On the other hand, their villages can be attacked and their valuable goods can be taken from them and sold in Europe.

Other European forces are also busy occupying their piece of the new world. Should their borders go too far then take over some of their colonies by force because they wouldn't hesitate to do the same thing to you.

The object of Colonization is to declare your independence and survive an attack of the King's forces. Before declaring your independence you need to have the majority of the people behind you. This can be done by promoting free speech and by providing a strong governmental system.

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Forum LINK IN POPUP WINDOW(Open Discussion LINK IN POPUP WINDOW, FreeCol LINK IN POPUP WINDOW, Help LINK IN POPUP WINDOW, Ideas LINK IN POPUP WINDOW)Forum LINK IN POPUP WINDOW(Open Discussion LINK IN POPUP WINDOW, FreeCol LINK IN POPUP WINDOW, Help LINK IN POPUP WINDOW, Ideas LINK IN POPUP WINDOW)
Tracker LINK IN POPUP WINDOW(Report Bug LINK IN POPUP WINDOW, Suggest Feature LINK IN POPUP WINDOW)Tracker LINK IN POPUP WINDOW(Report Bug LINK IN POPUP WINDOW, Suggest Feature LINK IN POPUP WINDOW)
Mailing Lists LINK IN POPUP WINDOWMailing Lists LINK IN POPUP WINDOW
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You can also find us on:

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Colonization Discord LINK IN POPUP WINDOW
Github LINK IN POPUP WINDOW
diff --git a/www.freecol.org/contact.html b/www.freecol.org/contact.html index 1eb92c781..2f20079f4 100644 --- a/www.freecol.org/contact.html +++ b/www.freecol.org/contact.html @@ -69,5 +69,5 @@ document.write( 'span>' ); //--> . -
  • Online chat with the developers can be made at #freecol in freenode.net
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  • Online chat with the developers is possible in the #freecol channel on the Colonization Discord LINK IN POPUP WINDOW.
    • diff --git a/www.freecol.org/roadmap.html b/www.freecol.org/roadmap.html index 4636db9c6..de441123a 100644 --- a/www.freecol.org/roadmap.html +++ b/www.freecol.org/roadmap.html @@ -9,66 +9,60 @@ ---
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    The roadmap below is long out of date and retained for historical interest.
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    This is a good place though to answer the following FAQ:

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    + Please keep in mind that the roadmap below is tentative. Development and other creative efforts are done based on what our voluteers think is fun right now. The only way to ensure that a certain feature is added swiftly is actually contributing by working on the project. Everyone can help, for example by retesting functionality that has recently been modified. People that regularly contribute are listened to, even for work that's definitely not fun, if they want some specific functionality or graphics. +
    - Q. When is the next release coming out?

    - A. This question is discussed on the freecol-developers mailing list.  Anyone who wants a detailed understanding of the current issues in FreeCol is more than welcome to subscribe (see /community.html). The list is low volume, and nicely illustrates that the real answer to this question is almost always `No one knows'.

    - Q. No, really, surely you have some sort of plan/roadmap/release schedule?

    - A. Not really. FreeCol is developed for fun, by a small group of volunteer contributors, at least some of which find the idea of a formal release schedule in a small volunteer project laughably impractical and/or not fun.

    - Q. Well, alright, can you at least tell us what will be in the next release?

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    0.8.0 -----  Objective: Make the game easier to modify
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    Release:   Released, January 14th
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     - Allow the game to be customized using XML-files.
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     - Units now slide between tiles while moving.
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     - New terrain graphics.
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     - Menu music added.
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     - Sound effects for dragoons, artillery capturing a colony, building complete,
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       church and blacksmith.
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     - New sound effects for artillery and buying/selling goods.
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     - Short music clips for Aztecs and fountain of Youth.
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     - Named regions and nicer placement of native settlements.
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     - New nations added: Portuguese, Swedish, Danish and Russian
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     - Games with up to eight European players are now supported. More information:
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    0.9.0 -----  Objective: Improve graphics and audio
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     - New background images, borders and buttons.
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     - Implement feature requests from our users.
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     - Unit combat animations.
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     - Add more sound effects and music.
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     - Opening movie.
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    0.10.0 ------  Objective: Improve the computer players
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     - Add personalities and better strategy to computer opponents.
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     - Add features for admin (kick player, restart game etc.)
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    0.11.0 ------  Objective: Campaigns and scenarios
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     - Support triggers and events for scenario development.
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     - Extend the map editor to support scenarios.
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     - Backward compatibility for savegames will be assured after this release.
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     - Create a few scenarios.
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    0.12.0 ------  Objective: Improve gameplay
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     - Implement feature requests from our community.
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     - Balance the advantages of the different nations.
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     - Create some campaigns. 
    - Improve AI.
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    0.13.0 ------  Objective: Easier customization of the game.
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     - Extend the map editor and create editors for units and terrain.
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     - Add other features simplifying modding.
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    0.14.0 ------  Objective: Improve graphics and audio
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     - Add more sound effects.
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     - Add skins for the colony panel and the Europe panel.
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    1.0.0 -----  Objective: The final polish :-)
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     - Add the remaining sfx and music.
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     - Use more illustrations and background images.
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    + Q. When is the next release coming out?

    + A. New official releases are made approximately twice a year. You can try our development builds if you want more frequent updates. The development builds tend be better than the release builds, but you might get stuck and need to report a bug in order to continue your game. +
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    FreeCol 1.2.0

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    Release planned Q1 2024

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    + This is the next planned release of FreeCol. Please refer to the Changelog for a list of features that have already been implemented. +

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    + There might also be a few more features added from the lists below. +

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    Features we have started working on

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    Next on the TODO-list

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    Changes we have analyzed and know how to implement

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    Changes that's unlikely to be prioritized soon

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