Distributing Content - Revision history

Laela at 08:00, 17 September 2025

2025-09-17T08:00:08Z

2021-05-12T12:28:49Z

‎The Add-on Server: Uploading now prompts for a passphrase if needed

2020-05-11T02:50:45Z

‎The Add-on Server

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2020-05-11T02:48:17Z

‎The Add-on Server

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‎The Forum

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‎The Add-on Server

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‎License: Link to Wesnoth:Copyrights, to cover the CC licensing

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 * [[Wesnoth:Copyrights]]
 * [[Guide_to_UMC_Campaigns|Guide to UMC Campaigns]]
 [[Category:Create]]

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 * In 1.14: In the "State" drop-down above the list, select "Publishable", and the list will show only your add-on. Select your add-on, then click on the shield icon with the upwards arrow.
-<b>Note:</b> If you haven't included a passphrase in the <b>_server.pbl</b> file then Wesnoth will add a randomly-generated password to it. This password can be used to upload updates.
+<b>Note:</b> If you haven't included a passphrase in the <b>_server.pbl</b> file then Wesnoth will add a randomly-generated password to it. This password can be used to upload updates. {{DevFeature1.15|12}} it will prompt for a passphrase instead of randomly generating one.
 <b>Note:</b> By default, all files and folders inside the add-on's directory are uploaded, except those that begin with <b>'.'</b> and those that end in <b>'~'</b>. If you want to exclude any others, you may do so by creating a <b>_server.ign</b> file and listing within it the files or folders you wish not to be uploaded (see [[IGNFileFormat]] for more information).

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 The add-on server is the preferred way to distribute your creations, whether it's a single map or a large campaign. The rules for publishing to the add-ons server are [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=24320 here].
-In in order to publish an add-on to the server, you need to create a <b>_server.pbl</b> file inside your add-on's directory. Detailed instructions on the syntax of the file are located on the [[PblWML]] page. File <b>_main.cfg</b> is also required, even for resource addons.
+In in order to publish an add-on to the server, you need to create a <b>_server.pbl</b> file inside your add-on's directory. Detailed instructions on the syntax of the file are located on the [[PblWML]] page. The <b>_main.cfg</b> file is also required, even for resource add-ons.
 Once you are ready to publish:

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 {{Create}}
-You've completed your creation. You've tested it, polished it, and tweaked it. You feel confident that your add-on is the greatest achievement since the sandwich was invented. Now what? Make it available to the world! How? You can either share your content via the forums, or via the add-on server. Both methods are discussed below.
+You've completed your creation. You've tested it, polished it, and tweaked it. You feel confident that your add-on is the greatest achievement since the sandwich was invented. Now what? Make it available to the world!
 == The Add-on Server ==

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 == The Add-on Server ==
-The add-on server is the preferred way to distribute your creations, whether it's a single map or a large campaign.
+The add-on server is the preferred way to distribute your creations, whether it's a single map or a large campaign. The rules for publishing to the add-ons server are [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=24320 here].
 In in order to publish an add-on to the server, you need to create a <b>_server.pbl</b> file inside your add-on's directory. Detailed instructions on the syntax of the file are located on the [[PblWML]] page. File <b>_main.cfg</b> is also required, even for resource addons.

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 You've completed your creation. You've tested it, polished it, and tweaked it. You feel confident that your add-on is the greatest achievement since the sandwich was invented. Now what? Make it available to the world! How? You can either share your content via the forums, or via the add-on server. Both methods are discussed below.
 == The Add-on Server ==
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 When a user downloads your add-on, it will include the ART_LICENSE that you included and a COPYING.txt file containing a copy of the GNU GPL version 2, signifying the content is licensed under such.
 == Version control distribution ==

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 == The Forum ==
-The [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/ Wesnoth forums] is a good way to distribute small creations, like single multiplayer maps. Larger creations, like multiplayer eras or campaigns, should be compressed before uploading them. Note that you may encounter a size limit on attachments.
+Creating a thread on the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/ Wesnoth forums] is a good way to receive feedback for your add-on.  While it is possible to upload your add-on directly to the forums, that is not recommended since it requires extra steps on the part of the downloader and limits the add-on's exposure to players who regularly visit the forum.
 == The Add-on Server ==

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 == Version control distribution ==
-Wesnoth hosts a [[Wesnoth_UMC_Dev| SVN repository]] to allow content creators to collaborate with each other in developing their content. Several high-profile add-ons were developed using it, including a few that ultimately ended up in mainline.
+It is recommended that you create your own personal repository on a service such as [https://github.com/ GitHub]. This will allow tracking changes you make to your content, as well as make it easier for others to collaborate with you.
 == See Also ==

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 ==== License ====
-Whenever you upload or update your add-on, you will have to accept this agreement: <i>"All add-ons uploaded to this server must be licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). By uploading content to this server, you certify that you have the right to place the content under the conditions of the GPL, and choose to do so."</i>
+Whenever you upload or update your add-on, you will have to confirm that it is licensed as required by
-When a user downloads your add-on, it will include a COPYING.txt file containing a copy of the GNU GPL version 2, signifying the content is licensed under such.
+When a user downloads your add-on, it will include the ART_LICENSE that you included and a COPYING.txt file containing a copy of the GNU GPL version 2, signifying the content is licensed under such.
 == Version control distribution ==