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Tiefling

	Settler
	Aug 2006 time: 23:15

18-08-2006 17:40

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My apologies if I'm posting a hello in the wrong place. But, hello! I'm a professional Java programmer who loves designing Swing interfaces who happened to stumble upon the Clash project. Clash encompasses a bunch of ideas I had actually been thinking on myself, so I thought I should try to lend a hand here.

Mark_Everson

	Clash of Civilizations Project Lead Canton, MI
	Jan 1970 time: 18:15

18-08-2006 19:07 | www

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Welcome to the project Tiefling!

alms66

	Prince Louisiana
	Oct 1999 time: 17:15

18-08-2006 20:16

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And if you really like doing interfaces, i've got an interface overhaul proposal (still haven't posted the whole thing yet) that you might be interested in implementing.

LDiCesare

	King Ashes
	Jan 2001 time: 23:15
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21-08-2006 17:37

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Hi and welcome. Be ready for alms' ideas, he'll be happy to have someone more receptive and skilled than I at doing user interface!

alms66

	Prince Louisiana
	Oct 1999 time: 17:15

21-08-2006 20:01

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Hi and welcome. Be ready for alms' ideas, he'll be happy to have someone more receptive and skilled than I at doing user interface!

Well, only if he wants them, of course.

Tiefling

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	Aug 2006 time: 23:15

21-08-2006 20:08

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Sounds good to me! I was browsing the forum a bit, and not sure where to dive in.... is there a central "Items to be done" thread or something?

alms66

	Prince Louisiana
	Oct 1999 time: 17:15

21-08-2006 20:27

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Sounds good to me! I was browsing the forum a bit, and not sure where to dive in.... is there a central "Items to be done" thread or something?

As far as I know, no, there isn't anything like that, though Mark may correct me. I'll start working on an interface overhaul document, but that could take several days, so my best suggestion would be to take a look at this thread and select a feature that you want to implement. Personally, I'd start with some small ones and do a few of those before committing to something large. That assumes Mark has sent you the latest code via email, if not, email him about it. I'm sure he's got other things to say about it as well.

LDiCesare

	King Ashes
	Jan 2001 time: 23:15

21-08-2006 21:24

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You may also want to look at this thread: http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...threadid=149454
It's not big and there are quite a few poiners about things to do inside.
Among the big things to do, there are the economic user interface, which must be discussed in some threads herein, and the general painting of the main window, which may be slow according to tests alms66 did on big maps. A good design for the encyclopedia/help could be useful too, as it's currently just an embryo of a civilopedia, but it requires some hyperlinking and an underneaath dictionary to do a nice jobe.
There's also the option of replacing the borders wich are currently lines drawn in swing by an overlay image (I still have some tiles alms drew somewhere on my disk - I only changed the selection cursor). This one should be relatively easy but I've never found the strength to map the various tiles to each corner type.

alms66

	Prince Louisiana
	Oct 1999 time: 17:15

21-08-2006 22:28

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Among the big things to do, there are the economic user interface, which must be discussed in some threads herein, and the general painting of the main window, which may be slow according to tests alms66 did on big maps. A good design for the encyclopedia/help could be useful too, as it's currently just an embryo of a civilopedia, but it requires some hyperlinking and an underneaath dictionary to do a nice jobe.

Well, the reason I didn't suggest that was the interface overhaul doc was going to cover much of the econ and main map issues. The Encyclopedia/Help interface would be a good "big item" to start on if you're willing to wait for the overhaul doc.

Mark_Everson

	Clash of Civilizations Project Lead Canton, MI
	Jan 1970 time: 18:15

22-08-2006 20:48 | www

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I've got nothing particular to add beyond what alms and Laurent said. There is a "big directions" thread back there a ways, but like alms said, best to do a few small things first to familiarize yourself with the code before jumping into something really big. Once you get to the "something big" stage, we'll be very happy to give you feedback on priorities, alternatives, etc. But the most important thing is to do something that you like and will get gratification from. That way you'll avoid burn-out.

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