Watch this space for task list and progress summary. Anyone intending to lend a hand (this is what this thread is about!) just post a reply about what you'd like to have a go at, and keep in contact!
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Status
The bulk of what we set out to do is done, and should be properly in cvs soon. What's left is to add the new upgrade types and to do some pretty serious playtesting (while I've playtested till my brain failed, the lack of proper weapons on the ships may have distorted my interpretation ... furthermore, only me and petey have actually playtested to any big extent). Note: We are only talking about pilotable ships, see the FAQ for details.
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Task List
+ Playtest for maneuverability (it may be best to wait till weapons are done), as it's been done to death without them
+ Confirm cargo space allocations (I'm fairly certain I got all the ships, but it'd be good if someone checked for consistency).
+ Confirm upgrade space allocations (best to wait till after weapons etc are in)
+ Replace old upgrade types with new upgrade types, adjusting the ships ratings as we go (this is the big one that petey and I have been doing recently).
+ Add self dock or whatever it's called to the larger ships. (whoever does this will have to either look at priv's dataset, or talk to spirit).
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F.A.Q.
Q: !
A: Yes, i did say it'd be done ages ago.
Q: !?
A: Yes, I have missed my own deadlines on it twice.
Q: ??
A: It'll get here when it gets here. Current completion plan is March. With help, there should be no problem making it.
Q: So what have you been doing all this time?
A: Working, studying, stressing, dying, sleeping and eating ... hasn't left much room for VS this past 4 months. Most of you understand, those of you who don't, you will eventually.
Q: So what can I do to help?
A: Look at the Task List, announce you're looking at it, and get working
Q: Hey, what about capships?
A: I was never intending to balance capships this round ... if someone is serious about it, then sure, go ahead, but it'll be done for the release after at any rate.
