From 691136ea46b7ac59108402970cd61e157e3f292c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Stijn Buys <ingar@osirion.org> Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2016 23:26:08 +0100 Subject: Homogenized documentation files throughout the different projects. --- doc/ROADMAP | 219 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 219 insertions(+) create mode 100644 doc/ROADMAP (limited to 'doc/ROADMAP') diff --git a/doc/ROADMAP b/doc/ROADMAP new file mode 100644 index 0000000..eb25778 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/ROADMAP @@ -0,0 +1,219 @@ + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + The Osirion Project - ROADMAP + + This document is superseded by http://osirion.org/tracker + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + General: + + This document describes the gameplay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 (ok) + entities (ok) + ship instances (ok) + network subsystem (ok) + entities (ok) + camera handling (ok) + keyboard bindings (ok) + zones (ok) + basic travelling: impulse drive, jump engine (ok) + basic docking (ok) + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + 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) + map entity descriptions (ok) + eject cargo/tractor beam (ok) + + Related: + + beam particles + player-to-player trading + equipment trading + + Optional: + + 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 + + + Features: + + collision physics (ok) + collision meshes (ok) + dockable player ships (ok) + zone chat (ok) + player saving (ok) + + improved network authentication + + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 0.3.0 - Weapons and Equipment + + Description: + + Players can buy and sell weapons. + Players can buy and sell ship upgrades like armor and scanners, + + Requires: + + cannons and turrets + cannon and turret models + model weapon slots and positioning + targetting + explosions, weapons fire and related sounds + equipment + weapon dealers and equipment traders + + improved particle systems + + Features: + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + version 0.4.0 - User Interface + + Description: + + The game has a consistent and usable user interface and the game + can be played without having to use the console. + + Requires: + + player saving + improved menus, options menu, controls menu + + Features: + + soundtracks + + Related: + + native keyboard layout support. + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + 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's + + Requires: + + factions + allegiance + computer-controlled opponents + + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + + 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, singleplayer -- cgit v1.2.3