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diff --git a/developer/ROADMAP b/developer/ROADMAP new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9cafc43 --- /dev/null +++ b/developer/ROADMAP @@ -0,0 +1,191 @@ + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + The Osirion Project - ROADMAP + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + General: + + This document describes the gameplay objectives for each + milestone of the project. Currently, milestone 0.1 has been + reached and the game universe is ready to be refined and + expanded. + + Features of the engine itself, like support for new file + formats, rendering options and game server commands + are implemented along the way and, unless required, + happen independent of the gamplay roadmap. + + This roadmap is not to be used as a roadplanner but as a + gentle guide to reach a playable game. + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 0.1.0 - The Universe (done) + + Description: + + The game world is divided into zones, the zones can be populated + with entities. Players can use their impulse drive or jump to + different zones. + + Multiple players can connect to the dedicated server. They can + fly around and see each other. They can use chat to communicate, + they can use private chat or global chat. + + Players can dock at a space station or planets. Docking + a jumpgate enables hyperspace travel. + + Requires: + + client console + entities + ship instances + network subsystem + entities + camera handling + keyboard bindings + zones + basic travelling: impulse drive, jump engine + basic docking + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 0.2.0 - Items and Trading + + Description: + + Ships and stations have inventories, players can buy and sell + cargo at a space station. Each item can have a text description + and a model. + + Requires: + + player credits (ok) + item info + lazy server-client exchange (ok) + trading (ok) + inventories (ok) + + Related: + + map entity descriptions (ok) + eject cargo/tractor beam (ok) -> fx + + player-to-player trading + equipment trading + model weapon slots and positioning + + Optional: + + dockable player ships (ok) + + fuel system + economy + per-item adjustabe depletion rate (won't do) + + Implementation: + + inventory + ship statistics window (ok) + handle inventory transfer on ship aquisition (ok) + eject/destroy cargo (ok) + base inventory depletion (ok) + + docking player ships should require owner permission + player-to-player trading + player shops + player must be capable of setting the kind and price of items to sell + item 'tradeable' flag + shop allows multiple buyers, p2p trading just one + player factory ships + base factories, per-item adjustabe conversion rate and ratio + e.g. 2 units of niobum to 1 superconductor per 30 seconds + player saving and network authentication + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 0.3.0 - Equipment + + Description: + + Players can buy and sell ship upgrades like armor and scanners, + this will require additional game mechanics. + Players can buy and sell weapons. + + Requires: + + cannons and turrets + cannon and turret models + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 0.4.0 - Physics + + Requires: + + collision physics (box model collision implemented) + collision meshes + targetting + explosions, weapons fire and related sounds + + particle systems + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 0.5.0 - public alpha + + version 0.5.1 - bugfix release + + Description: + + All the general large features of the engine are implemented. + Create a somewhat polished release with a playable universe + to create a platform for bug-fixes and improvements. + + The main goal if the alpha is to create interest for the project + and to attract an initial playerbase. At this point, a dedicated + 'Official' server is necessary. + + Requires: + + playable, consistent universe + general polishing + master server + player guid + player saving + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 0.6.0 - NPC + + Requires: + + factions + allegiance + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 0.7.0 - Missions + + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 0.9.0 - public beta + + Description: + + Requires: + stable network protocol + background story + zip archive support + http downloads + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 1.0.0 - public release + + Requires: + + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 2.0.0 - rewrite of the engine |