This is a README for the Developers directory for crossfire.
This directory contains files of interest to those that actually develop
crossfire (map makers, coders, etc). Files in this directory are not likely
to be of interest to just players. This README also contains a brief
summary of each file in this directory.
If you add a file to this directory, please update this file. Also,
user lowercase names for the files, and the addition of readme or doc or
txt to the file name is not needed - that is implied in the doc directory.
svn: Guidelines for developers working with SVN access - guidelines
for discussing new projects, commit messages, etc.
images: Guide for adding image sets to crossfire.
map-technical: Technical aspect of maps - fields in the map header (and
structure), format for the map files.
mapguide: Do's and Don'ts when making new maps.
objects: Explains the different fields/values for the objects, as well as
breakdowns for a some specific objects (was crossfire.doc)
plugins: information on plugins, not as up to date as plugins.ps.
plugins.ps: Describes technical information, and the various events that plugins
can be connected to.
programming_guide: Hints, style guide, and directions for coders as well
as information on sending in patches.
protocol: Describes the client/server protocol.
python: python documentation, not up to date (see python.ps).
python.ps: Contains the crossfire python extensions usable by the plugins.
random-maps: How to use and options for randomly generated maps.
random-styles: Description of the various style maps used with the random maps.
runes: Explains how to use runes on maps, different fields in the runes.
skills: Directions for adding in skills, as well as how the skill system
works.
teleporters: Mapmaker guide for putting teleporters on to maps.
testplans: Contains various testplans that can be run to help verify
proper operation of changes made.
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