Make sure you grab the main branch for the bmp/wav/etcs. Get the main SVN branch at:
http://stellarfrontier.ss-network.net/index.php/topic,1094.0.html before doing anything! You will need Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Express to view the files rather easily. The program is free, just google it.
I really would like some help though, I have been highly busy/pressured by worked the past couple months. I won't have much time for another couple months too. So this is the reason for the public branch release. People want to help, so here is your chance! If you know of anyone around, on other coding boards or anything, get them here and let them assist!
This will contain the SOURCE for 2.0, in hopes that players can start helping and contributing. I have made the SVN branch so you can upload and download files to it. So please feel free to upload changes that YOU have fixed. The SVN for the source files are at: svn://stellarfrontier.net:3690/SVN/SF200/branches/SFMain
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD BMP/WAV/PNG/ETC!! Keep the SVN as small and clean as possible, only coding changes please! Otherwise I will be forced to shut down the SVN!
There is very little documentation, is has always been that way, so you will need to test and play. Main project file is in 'visual-studio' under the name 'stellarfrontier.vcproj'. You will need to copy paste bmps/wav files at the 'sf\frontier' folder.
A few things need fixing. For example, GUIDs dont delete themselves when they are destroyed (mainly weapons). That needs fixing. Just search around for GUID and learn it. As well, theres a wierd bug occuring with the syncing of shields/etc where your shields go up. I'm not positive what this is yet, but you can find that coding in two locations, the receiving end in SF_netengine.cpp around line 850, and the sending end (server) at SF_GameEngine.cpp around line 1995. I believe this was half done fixing by me, but I dont' think it works proper yet. The BIGGEST thing is that the messages need to use GUID rather then INDEX. Index gets out of sync. GUID is unique per SHIP/MISSILE/ETC. I can give some detail if someone needs. Otherwise just go scan the coding. Of course there are some minor things to solve, like downloading files crashes the game etc. So just letting you know there. Remember to SVN COMMIT any bugs you fix!
Please let everyone know of any changes. I will do weekly builds of the main SF build branch for us if there are changes. If you have any generic questions hit me up in a PM. The nexus won't work until someone creates a new one, just letting you know. I'm not leaving the project, but I'm realizing I need help for these fixes, alot of the problems are beyond one or two people to help.
Perhaps there might be some forums someone can advertise in that we need some coders. So let them know if you know of any forums!
Thanks guys.
