[bottomfan]

Christmas break coming up! Let's get those docs typed. The goal for now is something people can point at, a 'read before asking'.

If anyone out there wants to help, step up! We all know this needs to be done, so lets do it!

[kasperl]

i did some work on converting what you did into the wiki, but i don't have time to do anything else, reallly. i do suggest you use the wiki, so that anyone can easily help.

the wiki also has the added advantage of an easy lay-out, and easy linkability.

edit: i just updated some lay-out stuff from something i presume is RT's work, it involved the launcher.

[redmenace]

not everyone knows how to use the wiki. I don't have time to learn php or what ever. I think the Word Doc should be made first.

[kasperl]

there isn't any reason to learn PHP, you know.
http://dynamic4.gamespy.com/~freespace/fsdoc/index.php/HowToUseWiki

simpler simply isn't possible.

[bottomfan]

Step One: WRITE IT!

Step Two: Paste/Copy it into a Wiki or whatever...

redmenace: Word docs are big and bulky, try to keep it small and simple, like HTML.

[kasperl]

HTML is almost the exact same effort as a wiki, or actually more, because sharing HTML docs for easy, near simultaneus editing is harder.

[redmenace]

ok I thought WIKI involves actual code?
and what about graphics such as images of glowpoints or whatever?

[kasperl]

just put the image link in brackets, and it should work. it is very much like vBB and HTML code, very,  very much, but it is even easier.

[Flipside]

Sounds great to me, I've got a bit more time on my hands from Friday, so I'll look through the Wiki and see where I can help

Flipside

[phreak]

if you can please help me with using new weapon features.  I think thats what many people are doing.

I'm working on
Fighter Flak
Local SSM
Corkscrew
Shots/FOF

it would be good if you can get the others, along with the skybox

if you need help my icq is 30791501.  just message me even if im offline, i'll respond when i get it.

[kasperl]

now, Phreak, that is the way to use the wiki, creating a complete documentation for anything and everything.  

what you wrote so far looks really good and clear, even i could understand it.

[Goober5000]

Yeah, this is an important part of the project, and during a feature freeze is the best time to work on it.

Sorry you guys don't have avatars... I'll have to badger Styxx to run the updater more often. I'll also put in internal forum requests for you.

[Flipside]

Ok Phreak, I'll take a look at working my way through using the weapon upgrades and the skyboxes, though I can't start till the weekend, cos of work commitments

[phreak]

thats fine.  just follow my guidlines and contact me if you have any questions regarding anything.  I know the Pspew flags were kind of worded wierd so i had to look at the code to get the true specs and such.

[phreak]

also someone needs to post tutorials on glowmap and shinemap creation.  preferably with pictures

[redmenace]

I propose a SCPReadme meating on IRC.

[redmenace]

Originally posted by PhReAk
also someone needs to post tutorials on glowmap and shinemap creation.  preferably with pictures

talk to lightspeed. he has done most of the shine mapping as it is.

[Goober5000]

Originally posted by redmenace
I propose a SCPReadme meating on IRC.

Agreed.  Set up a time, and we'll make it official.

[kasperl]

i love you guys,, i go to bed one day, come back, and have internal accces and an avatar.

now, what do i have to do?

[redmenace]

haha ya I found that strange. Umm sunday is the best time for me definatly in the evening. like 9pm. I am flexible. I would be availiable earlier but a dear friend of mine os coming to see me.