Merge pull request 'Credits update and docs tidy 0.84' (#3822) from credits_0_84 into master

Reviewed-on: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2/pulls/3822
ancientmarinerdev 2023-06-29 18:01:21 +00:00
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@ -9,10 +9,9 @@ You can help with MineClone2's development in many different ways,
whether you're a programmer or not.
## MineClone2's development target is to...
- Crucially, create a stable, moddable, free/libre clone of Minecraft
based on the Minetest engine with polished features, usable in both
singleplayer and multiplayer. Currently, a lot of Minecraft features
are already implemented.
- Create a stable, peformant, moddable, free/libre game based on Minecraft
using the Minetest engine, usable in both singleplayer and multiplayer.
- Currently, a lot of features are already implemented.
Polishing existing features is always welcome.
## Links
@ -120,11 +119,11 @@ It's also a good idea to join the Discord server
(or alternatively IRC or Matrix).
#### Textures
For textures we use the Pixel Perfection texture pack. For older Minecraft
features that is mostly enough but a lot of the newer textures in it are
copies or slight modifications of the original MC textures so great caution
needs to be taken when using any textures coming from Minecraft texture
packs.
For textures we prefer original art, but in the absence of that will accept
Pixel Perfection texture pack contributions. Be warned many of the newer
textures in it are copies or slight modifications of the original MC textures
so great caution needs to be taken when using any textures coming from
Minecraft texture packs.
If you want to make such contributions, join our Discord server. Demands
for textures will be communicated there.
@ -135,7 +134,10 @@ resource pack or minetest_game. Unfortunately, MineClone2 does not play
a sound in every situation you would get one in Minecraft. Any help with
sounds is greatly appreciated, however if you add new sounds you should
probably work together with a programmer, to write the code to actually
play these sounds in game.
play these sounds in game. All sounds should be released under an open
source license with clear information on the source, licencing and any
changes made by the contributor. Use the README files in the mod to
communicate this information.
#### 3D Models
Most of the 3D Models in MineClone2 come from
@ -145,9 +147,9 @@ Blender on demand. Many of the models have to be patched, some new
animations have to be added etc.
#### Crediting
Asset contributions will be credited in their own respective sections in
CREDITS.md. If you have commited the results yourself, you will also be
credited in the Contributors section.
Asset contributions will be credited in their mods and their own respective
sections in CREDITS.md. If you have commited the results yourself, you will
also be credited in the Contributors section.
### Contributing Translations
@ -182,7 +184,12 @@ information about the game's performance and let us know places to
investigate optimization issues. This way we can make the game faster.
#### Using Minetest's profiler
Minetest has a built in profiler. Simply set `profiler.load = true` in
We frequently will use profiling to optimise our code. We recommend use of
the JIT profiler (RIP Jude) to fully understand performance impact:
https://content.minetest.net/packages/jwmhjwmh/jitprofiler/
Minetest also has a built in profiler. Simply set `profiler.load = true` in
your configuration file and restart the server. After running the server
for some time, just run `/profiler save` in chat - then you will find a
file in the world directory containing the results. Open a new issue and
@ -213,10 +220,14 @@ they have made their donation Incognito).
* Fork the repository (in case you have not already)
* Do your change in a new branch
* Create a pull request to get your changes merged into master
* Keep your pull request up to date by regularly merging upstream. It is
imperative that conflicts are resolved prior to merging the pull
* It is important that conflicts are resolved prior to merging the pull
request.
* After the pull request got merged, you can delete the branch
* We update our branches via rebasing. Please avoid merging master into
your branch unless it's the only way you can resolve a conflict. We can
rebase branches from the GUI if the user has not merged master into the
branch.
* After the pull request got merged, you can delete the branch if the
merger hasn't done this already.
### Discuss first
If you feel like a problem needs to fixed or you want to make a new
@ -262,9 +273,7 @@ excessive git bureaucracy commits in master)
* Submodules should only be used if a) upstream is highly reliable and
b) it is 100% certain that no mcl2 specific changes to the code will be
needed (this has never been the case before, hence mcl2 is submodule free so far)
* Commit messages should be descriptive and never contain mcl2 specific
issueids - there are other projects who might use commits from mcl2 and
it will confuse their issue trackers.
* Commit messages should be descriptive
* Try to group your submissions best as you can:
* Try to keep your PRs small: In some cases things reasonably be can't
split up but in general multiple small PRs are better than a big one.
@ -348,18 +357,24 @@ end
### Developer status
Active and trusted contributors are often granted write access to the
MineClone2 repository.
MineClone2 repository as a contributor. Those that have demonstrated the right
technical skills and behaviours may be granted developer access. These are the
most trusted contributors who will contribute to ensure coding standards and
processes are followed.
#### Developer responsibilities
- If you have developer privileges you can just open a new branch in the
mcl2 repository (which is preferred). From that you create a pull request.
- If you have developer/contributor privileges you can just open a new branch
in the mcl2 repository (which is preferred). From that you create a pull request.
This way other people can review your changes and make sure they work
before they get merged.
- If you do not (yet) have developer privs you do your work on a branch
on your private repository e.g. using the "fork" function on mesehub.
- Any developer is welcome to review, test and merge PRs. A PR needs
at least one approval (by someone else than the author) but the maintainers
are usually relatively quick to react to new submissions.
- Any developer is welcome to review, test and approve PRs. A maintainer may prefer
to merge the PR especially if it is in a similar area to what has been worked on
and could result in merge conflicts for a larger older branch, or needs
art/licencing reviewing. A PR needs at least one approval (by someone else other
than the author).
- The maintainers are usually relatively quick to react to new submissions.
### Maintainer status
Maintainers carry the main responsibility for the project.

@ -6,40 +6,41 @@
## Creator of MineClone2
* Wuzzy
## Maintainers
* AncientMariner
* Nicu
## Previous Maintainers
* Fleckenstein
* jordan4ibanez
* cora
## Developers
* bzoss
* AFCMS
* epCode
* ryvnf
* iliekprogrammar
* MysticTempest
* Rootyjr
* aligator
* Code-Sploit
* NO11
* kabou
* rudzik8
* chmodsayshello
* PrairieWind
* RandomLegoBrick
* SumianVoice
* MrRar
* talamh
* Faerraven / Michieal
* FossFanatic
* SmokeyDope
## Past Developers
* jordan4ibanez
* iliekprogrammar
* kabou
* Faerraven / Michieal
* MysticTempest
* NO11
* SumianVoice
## Contributors
* RandomLegoBrick
* rudzik8
* Code-Sploit
* aligator
* Rootyjr
* ryvnf
* bzoss
* talamh
* Laurent Rocher
* HimbeerserverDE
* TechDudie
@ -68,6 +69,11 @@
* Marcin Serwin
* erlehmann
* E
* n_to
* kay27
* debiankaios
* Gustavo6046 / wallabra
* CableGuy67
* Benjamin Schötz
* Doloment
* Sydney Gems
@ -101,25 +107,17 @@
* gldrk
* atomdmac
* emptyshore
* FlamingRCCars
* uqers
* Niterux
* appgurueu
## MineClone5
* kay27
* Debiankaios
* epCode
* NO11
* j45
* chmodsayshello
* 3raven
* PrairieWind
* Gustavo6046 / wallabra
* CableGuy67
* MrRar
## Mineclonia
* erlehmann
* Li0n
* E
* n_to
## Music
* Jordach for the jukebox music compilation from Big Freaking Dig
* Dark Reaven Music (https://soundcloud.com/dark-reaven-music) for the main menu theme (Calmed Cube) and Traitor (horizonchris96), which is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
* Jester for helping to finely tune MineClone2 (https://www.youtube.com/@Jester-8-bit). Songs: Hailing Forest, Gift, 0dd BL0ck, Flock of One (License CC BY-SA 4.0)
* Exhale & Tim Unwin for some wonderful MineClone2 tracks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClFo_JDWoG4NGrPQY0JPD_g). Songs: Valley of Ghosts, Lonely Blossom, Farmer (License CC BY-SA 4.0)
* Diminixed for 3 fantastic tracks and remastering and leveling volumes. Songs: Afternoon Lullaby (pianowtune02), Spooled (ambientwip02), Never Grow Up (License CC BY-SA 4.0)
## Original Mod Authors
* Wuzzy
@ -151,14 +149,18 @@
* 4Evergreen4
* jordan4ibanez
* paramat
* debian044 / debian44
* chmodsayshello
* cora
* Faerraven / Michieal
* PrairieWind
## 3D Models
* 22i
* tobyplowy
* epCode
* Faerraven / Michieal
* SumianVoice
## Textures
* XSSheep
@ -175,6 +177,8 @@
* Faerraven / Michieal
* Nicu
* Exhale
* Wbjitscool
* SmokeyDope
## Translations
* Wuzzy
@ -191,6 +195,9 @@
* SakuraRiu
* anarquimico
* syl
* Temak
* megustanlosfrijoles
* kbundg
## Funders
* 40W
@ -198,12 +205,6 @@
* Cora
## Special thanks
* celeron55 for creating Minetest
* Jordach for the jukebox music compilation from Big Freaking Dig
* wsor for working tirelessly in the shadows for the good of all of us, particularly helping with solving contentDB and copyright issues.
* The Minetest team for making and supporting an engine, and distribution infrastructure that makes this all possible
* The workaholics who spent way too much time writing for the Minecraft Wiki. It's an invaluable resource for creating this game
* Notch and Jeb for being the major forces behind Minecraft
* Dark Reaven Music (https://soundcloud.com/dark-reaven-music) for the main menu theme (Calmed Cube) and Traitor (horizonchris96), which is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
* Jester for helping to finely tune MineClone2 (https://www.youtube.com/@Jester-8-bit). Songs: Hailing Forest, Gift, 0dd BL0ck, Flock of One (License CC BY-SA 4.0)
* Exhale & Tim Unwin for some wonderful MineClone2 tracks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClFo_JDWoG4NGrPQY0JPD_g). Songs: Valley of Ghosts, Lonely Blossom, Farmer (License CC BY-SA 4.0)
* Diminixed for 3 fantastic tracks and remastering and leveling volumes. Songs: Afternoon Lullaby (pianowtune02), Spooled (ambientwip02), Never Grow Up (License CC BY-SA 4.0)
* Notch and Jeb for being the major forces behind Minecraft

@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Copying is an act of love. Please copy and share! <3
Here's the detailed legalese for those who need it:
## License of source code
MineClone 2 (by kay27, EliasFleckenstein, Wuzzy, davedevils and countless others)
MineClone 2 (by Lizzy Fleckenstein, Wuzzy, davedevils and countless others)
is an imitation of Minecraft.
MineClone 2 is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify

@ -87,26 +87,22 @@ The MineClone2 repository is hosted at Mesehub. To contribute or report issues,
* OpenCollective: <https://opencollective.com/mineclone2>
## Target
- Crucially, create a stable, moddable, free/libre clone of Minecraft
based on the Minetest engine with polished features, usable in both
- Create a stable, moddable, free/libre game based on Minecraft
on the Minetest engine with polished features, usable in both
singleplayer and multiplayer. Currently, a lot of **Minecraft Java
Edition** features are already implemented and polishing existing
features are prioritized over new feature requests.
- With lessened priority yet strictly, implement features targetting
- Implement features targetting
**Current Minecraft versions + OptiFine** (OptiFine only as far as supported
by the Minetest Engine). This means features in parity with the listed
Minecraft experiences are prioritized over those that don't fulfill this
scope.
- Optionally, create a performant experience that will run relatively
well on really low spec computers. Unfortunately, due to Minecraft's
mechanisms and Minetest engine's limitations along with a very small
playerbase on low spec computers, optimizations are hard to investigate.
by the Minetest Engine).
- Create a performant experience that will run relatively
well on really low spec computers.
## Completion status
This game is currently in **beta** stage.
It is playable, but not yet feature-complete.
Backwards-compability is not entirely guaranteed, updating your world might cause small bugs.
If you want to use the development version of MineClone2 in production, the master branch is usually relatively stable. The testing branch often features some experimental PRs and should be considered less stable.
If you want to use the development version of MineClone2 in production, the master branch is usually relatively stable.
The following main features are available:

@ -12,13 +12,13 @@ GIMP Tutorials has an excellent guide to making pixel art in GIMP. If you would
### GIMP
GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program) is a very popular and free image editing software supported on Windows, MacOS, and most Linux distributions. It is recommended to use GIMP to create and modify textures within the minetest engine.
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a very popular and free image editing software supported on Windows, MacOS, and most Linux distributions. It is recommended to use GIMP to create and modify textures within the minetest engine.
Download GIMP [here](http://gimp.org/)
# Getting Started
## Creating a new file
the first thing to do is open GIMP and create a new file to work in by opening the File menu and choosing New.
the first thing to do is open GIMP and create a new file to work in by opening the File menu and choosing "New".
Choose width of 16 and height of 16 for the image size. While higher resolution textures are possible, The default size is 16x16. It is recommended you use this size as well, as it is universally supported on all systems.

@ -1 +1 @@
A survival sandbox game. Survive, gather, hunt, mine, build, explore, and do much more. Faithful clone of Minecraft 1.12. This is a work in progress! Expect bugs!
A survival sandbox game. Survive, gather, hunt, mine, build, explore, and do much more.

@ -14,33 +14,35 @@ return {
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@ -69,6 +71,11 @@ return {
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@ -102,25 +109,17 @@ return {
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"Jester for helping to finely tune MineClone2 (https://www.youtube.com/@Jester-8-bit). Songs: Hailing Forest, Gift, 0dd BL0ck, Flock of One (License CC BY-SA 4.0)",
"Exhale & Tim Unwin for some wonderful MineClone2 tracks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClFo_JDWoG4NGrPQY0JPD_g). Songs: Valley of Ghosts, Lonely Blossom, Farmer (License CC BY-SA 4.0)",
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@ -152,14 +151,18 @@ return {
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"cora",
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@ -176,6 +179,8 @@ return {
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@ -192,6 +197,9 @@ return {
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"anarquimico",
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"Temak",
"megustanlosfrijoles",
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}},
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@ -199,14 +207,8 @@ return {
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"The Minetest team for making and supporting an engine, and distribution infrastructure that makes this all possible",
"The workaholics who spent way too much time writing for the Minecraft Wiki. It's an invaluable resource for creating this game",
"Notch and Jeb for being the major forces behind Minecraft",
"Dark Reaven Music (https://soundcloud.com/dark-reaven-music) for the main menu theme (Calmed Cube) and Traitor (horizonchris96), which is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/",
"Jester for helping to finely tune MineClone2 (https://www.youtube.com/@Jester-8-bit). Songs: Hailing Forest, Gift, 0dd BL0ck, Flock of One (License CC BY-SA 4.0)",
"Exhale & Tim Unwin for some wonderful MineClone2 tracks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClFo_JDWoG4NGrPQY0JPD_g). Songs: Valley of Ghosts, Lonely Blossom, Farmer (License CC BY-SA 4.0)",
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