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Vultraz: Rewrote the CreateMusic page

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	~~== Getting Started ==~~
	~~=== General Information ===~~
	Musicians usually meet on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music development forum]. This is the best place to discuss new music and potential contributions, as well as to hear what is currently being worked on.		Musicians usually meet on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music development forum]. This is the best place to discuss new music and potential contributions, as well as to hear what is currently being worked on.

	Wesnoth's music is stored in the [http://www.vorbis.com/ Ogg Vorbis] format. This is similar to the MP3 format, only it is [http://www.vorbis.com/faq/#artist completely free]. ~~The current~~ music can be found in the ~~"data~~/core~~/music" subdirectory of Wesnoth~~ (see [[EditingWesnoth]] ~~for details on Wesnoth's directory structure~~).		Wesnoth's music is stored in the [http://www.vorbis.com/ Ogg Vorbis] format. This is similar to the MP3 format, only it is [http://www.vorbis.com/faq/#artist completely free]. All music shipped with the game can be found in the <b>music</b> folder in core (see [[EditingWesnoth]]).

	Music composed for Wesnoth should be orchestral with realistic sounding samples, and 3 to 6 minutes in length. Most of the pieces in the "Core Music" section of [[Available Music]] are good examples of this.		Music composed for Wesnoth should be orchestral with realistic sounding samples, and 3 to 6 minutes in length. Most of the pieces in the "Core Music" section of [[Available Music]] are good examples of this.
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	To be included in the Battle for Wesnoth, music must be released under the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html Gnu General Public License]. Read [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2015 this forum post by Jetrel] and [[Wesnoth:Copyrights]] for more information on this.		To be included in the Battle for Wesnoth, music must be released under the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html Gnu General Public License]. Read [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2015 this forum post by Jetrel] and [[Wesnoth:Copyrights]] for more information on this.

	=== Where Should I Start? ===		== Where Should I Start? ==

	The first thing any potential music contributor should do is read the [[Music Contribution FAQ]]. It outlines what Wesnoth's music development team is looking for in terms of contributions, and who is likely to be able to contribute work that will be accepted into the core Wesnoth distribution.		The first thing any potential music contributor should do is read the [[Music Contribution FAQ]]. It outlines what Wesnoth's music development team is looking for in terms of contributions, and who is likely to be able to contribute work that will be accepted into the core Wesnoth distribution.

	If after reading the ~~[[Music Contribution~~ FAQ~~\|FAQ]]~~ you believe you can contribute something to the project, introduce yourself on the ~~[http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music~~ development forum]. You will most likely be asked for a sample of your previous work, so if you can provide a link to one in your post it would be very helpful.		If after reading the FAQ you believe you can contribute something to the project, introduce yourself on the music development forum. You will most likely be asked for a sample of your previous work, so if you can provide a link to one in your post it would be very helpful.

	== ~~Creating Music for Wesnoth~~ ==		=== Helpful resources ===

	* [[Music Contribution FAQ]] - read this first!		* [[Music Contribution FAQ]] - read this first!
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	* [[Music Tutorials]] provides some links to useful tutorials and general advice on creating quality music in the style that Wesnoth's music development team requires.		* [[Music Tutorials]] provides some links to useful tutorials and general advice on creating quality music in the style that Wesnoth's music development team requires.

	== ~~Adding~~ music to a ~~Scenario or Campaign ==~~		== Using your music in Wesnoth ==

			Core music is always available for use in all campaigns, both mainline and UMC. Custom music is stored in a <b>music</b> folder in [binary_path] (see [[AddonStructure]]). You can then either listen to your tracks using the <b>Playlist</b> menu in the map editor, or utilize them in scenarios.[[MusicListWML]] has information on using the [music] WML tag to add music to a Wesnoth scenario.

	* [[Available Music]] lists all the pieces which are already available to use in scenarios and campaigns, as well as providing some links to works in progress.		[[Available Music]] lists all the pieces which are shipped with the game and already available to use in scenarios and campaigns, as well as providing some links to works in progress.
	* [[MusicListWML]] has information on using the [music] WML tag to add music to a Wesnoth scenario.

	[[Category:Create]]		[[Category:Create]]
	[[Category:Music]]		[[Category:Music]]

Artisticdude: Updated spelling of Jetrel's name

2012-01-06T21:25:02Z

Updated spelling of Jetrel's name

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	Music composed for Wesnoth should be orchestral with realistic sounding samples, and 3 to 6 minutes in length. Most of the pieces in the "Core Music" section of [[Available Music]] are good examples of this.		Music composed for Wesnoth should be orchestral with realistic sounding samples, and 3 to 6 minutes in length. Most of the pieces in the "Core Music" section of [[Available Music]] are good examples of this.

	To be included in the Battle for Wesnoth, music must be released under the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html Gnu General Public License]. Read [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2015 this forum post by ~~Jetryl~~] and [[Wesnoth:Copyrights]] for more information on this.		To be included in the Battle for Wesnoth, music must be released under the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html Gnu General Public License]. Read [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2015 this forum post by Jetrel] and [[Wesnoth:Copyrights]] for more information on this.

	=== Where Should I Start? ===		=== Where Should I Start? ===

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2011-06-22T17:12:22Z

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	== Getting Started ==		== Getting Started ==
	=== General Information ===		=== General Information ===
	Musicians usually meet on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music development forum]. This is the best place to discuss new music and potential contributions, as well as to hear what is currently being worked on~~. If you have an IRC client, you can also join the [irc://irc.freenode.net/wesnoth-music #wesnoth-music] channel on irc.freenode.net, and chat with us about anything to do with music and/or Wesnoth~~.		Musicians usually meet on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music development forum]. This is the best place to discuss new music and potential contributions, as well as to hear what is currently being worked on.

	Wesnoth's music is stored in the [http://www.vorbis.com/ Ogg Vorbis] format. This is similar to the MP3 format, only it is [http://www.vorbis.com/faq/#artist completely free]. The current music can be found in the "data/core/music" subdirectory of Wesnoth (see [[EditingWesnoth]] for details on Wesnoth's directory structure).		Wesnoth's music is stored in the [http://www.vorbis.com/ Ogg Vorbis] format. This is similar to the MP3 format, only it is [http://www.vorbis.com/faq/#artist completely free]. The current music can be found in the "data/core/music" subdirectory of Wesnoth (see [[EditingWesnoth]] for details on Wesnoth's directory structure).

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	== Getting Started ==		== Getting Started ==
	=== General Information ===		=== General Information ===
	Musicians usually meet on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music development forum]. This is the best place to discuss new music and potential contributions, as well as to hear what is currently being worked on. If you have an IRC client, you can also join the [irc://irc.freenode.net/wesnoth-mp #wesnoth-music] channel on irc.freenode.net, and chat with us about anything to do with music and/or Wesnoth.		Musicians usually meet on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music development forum]. This is the best place to discuss new music and potential contributions, as well as to hear what is currently being worked on. If you have an IRC client, you can also join the [irc://irc.freenode.net/wesnoth-music #wesnoth-music] channel on irc.freenode.net, and chat with us about anything to do with music and/or Wesnoth.

	Wesnoth's music is stored in the [http://www.vorbis.com/ Ogg Vorbis] format. This is similar to the MP3 format, only it is [http://www.vorbis.com/faq/#artist completely free]. The current music can be found in the "data/core/music" subdirectory of Wesnoth (see [[EditingWesnoth]] for details on Wesnoth's directory structure).		Wesnoth's music is stored in the [http://www.vorbis.com/ Ogg Vorbis] format. This is similar to the MP3 format, only it is [http://www.vorbis.com/faq/#artist completely free]. The current music can be found in the "data/core/music" subdirectory of Wesnoth (see [[EditingWesnoth]] for details on Wesnoth's directory structure).

Mesilliac: /* General Information */ added link to #wesnoth-music

2008-03-25T07:35:04Z

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	== Getting Started ==		== Getting Started ==
	=== General Information ===		=== General Information ===
	Musicians usually meet on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music development forum]. This is the best place to discuss new music and potential contributions, as well as to hear what is currently being worked on.		Musicians usually meet on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music development forum]. This is the best place to discuss new music and potential contributions, as well as to hear what is currently being worked on. If you have an IRC client, you can also join the [irc://irc.freenode.net/wesnoth-mp #wesnoth-music] channel on irc.freenode.net, and chat with us about anything to do with music and/or Wesnoth.

	Wesnoth's music is stored in the [http://www.vorbis.com/ Ogg Vorbis] format. This is similar to the MP3 format, only it is [http://www.vorbis.com/faq/#artist completely free]. The current music can be found in the "data/core/music" subdirectory of Wesnoth (see [[EditingWesnoth]] for details on Wesnoth's directory structure).		Wesnoth's music is stored in the [http://www.vorbis.com/ Ogg Vorbis] format. This is similar to the MP3 format, only it is [http://www.vorbis.com/faq/#artist completely free]. The current music can be found in the "data/core/music" subdirectory of Wesnoth (see [[EditingWesnoth]] for details on Wesnoth's directory structure).

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	Music composed for Wesnoth should be orchestral with realistic sounding samples, and 3 to 6 minutes in length. Most of the pieces in the "Core Music" section of [[Available Music]] are good examples of this.		Music composed for Wesnoth should be orchestral with realistic sounding samples, and 3 to 6 minutes in length. Most of the pieces in the "Core Music" section of [[Available Music]] are good examples of this.

	To be included in the Battle for Wesnoth, music must be released under the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html Gnu General Public License]. Read [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2015 this forum post by Jetryl] for more information on this.		To be included in the Battle for Wesnoth, music must be released under the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html Gnu General Public License]. Read [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2015 this forum post by Jetryl] and [[Wesnoth:Copyrights]] for more information on this.

	=== Where Should I Start? ===		=== Where Should I Start? ===

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	Musicians usually meet on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music development forum]. This is the best place to discuss new music and potential contributions, as well as to hear what is currently being worked on.		Musicians usually meet on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Music development forum]. This is the best place to discuss new music and potential contributions, as well as to hear what is currently being worked on.

	Wesnoth's music is stored in the [http://www.vorbis.com/ Ogg Vorbis] format. This is similar to the MP3 format, only it is [http://www.vorbis.com/faq/#artist completely free]. The current music can be found in the "music" subdirectory of Wesnoth (see [[EditingWesnoth]] for details on Wesnoth's directory structure).		Wesnoth's music is stored in the [http://www.vorbis.com/ Ogg Vorbis] format. This is similar to the MP3 format, only it is [http://www.vorbis.com/faq/#artist completely free]. The current music can be found in the "data/core/music" subdirectory of Wesnoth (see [[EditingWesnoth]] for details on Wesnoth's directory structure).

	Music composed for Wesnoth should be orchestral with realistic sounding samples, and 3 to 6 minutes in length. Most of the pieces in the "Core Music" section of [[Available Music]] are good examples of this.		Music composed for Wesnoth should be orchestral with realistic sounding samples, and 3 to 6 minutes in length. Most of the pieces in the "Core Music" section of [[Available Music]] are good examples of this.

Mesilliac: /* Creating Music for Wesnoth */ added brief link descriptions

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	== Creating Music for Wesnoth ==		== Creating Music for Wesnoth ==

	* [[Music Contribution FAQ]]		* [[Music Contribution FAQ]] - read this first!
	* [[Tools for Creating Music]]		* [[Tools for Creating Music]] details some of the hardware and software you will need to create music for Wesnoth.
	* [[Music Tutorials]]		* [[Music Tutorials]] provides some links to useful tutorials and general advice on creating quality music in the style that Wesnoth's music development team requires.

	== Adding music to a Scenario or Campaign ==		== Adding music to a Scenario or Campaign ==

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2008-02-25T03:51:27Z

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	== Adding music to a Scenario or Campaign ==		== Adding music to a Scenario or Campaign ==

	* [[Available Music]]		* [[Available Music]] lists all the pieces which are already available to use in scenarios and campaigns, as well as providing some links to works in progress.
			* [[MusicListWML]] has information on using the [music] WML tag to add music to a Wesnoth scenario.

	[[Category:Create]]		[[Category:Create]]
	[[Category:Music]]		[[Category:Music]]

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	* [[Available Music]]		* [[Available Music]]

	~~== See Also ==~~
	* [[Create]]
	* [[Project]]

	[[Category:Create]]		[[Category:Create]]
	[[Category:Music]]		[[Category:Music]]