Guide to contributing to the game

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This is more of an index to contributing to the game. Note that your solutions might not be used and it is possible for them to even be ridiculed. Please do not take offense and try to get as much constructive criticism out of it as you can. If your work does get put in, then congratulations!!

I hope this covers everything, if not, join coderbus on our Discord and ask there.

Ideas

So you have an idea and don't know where to post it? Simple... check if it's already been submitted and if it hasn't, post it on our Git.

Icons, glyphs, sprites, animations... images

For an overview on spriting see our Guide to spriting.

You have what it takes to make a 32x32 pixel image actually look like something? We're always on the lookout for good spriters. Mention some admins on our Discord server with examples of your work and you'll be well on your way!

Coding

A code overview is available as well as a guide for experienced programmers.

The most successful coders will hang out with the rest of the coders and maintainers in #coderbus, #imcoder, or our Discord.

Mapping

A Guide to mapping is available. If you have any additional questions please ask #coderbus or our Discord.

Development and contribution guides

FTL13 is an open source project, so anyone can contribute to it. Here are a few guides to help you if you're interested in contributing.


Helping with SS13

See Setting up git to see how to commit your code, images, map updates or anything else to the repo.

Contribution guides
General Hosting a server, Setting up git, Downloading the source code, Guide to contributing to the game, Reporting issues, Game resources category, Guide to changelogs
Database (MySQL) Setting up the database, Working with the database, MySQL
Coding Coding standards, Understanding SS13 code, SS13 for experienced programmers, Binary flags‎, Getting Your Pull Accepted, Guide to SNPC's, Text Formatting
Mapping Guide to mapping, Map merger
Spriting Guide to spriting
Wiki Guide to contributing to the wiki, Wikicode