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Shadowm: /* Wesnoth 1.13.6: Development Release */

2016-11-12T02:21:34Z

‎Wesnoth 1.13.6: Development Release

Shadowm at 00:17, 11 November 2016

2016-11-11T00:17:01Z

Shadowm: /* July */

2016-07-27T08:30:27Z

‎July

Shadowm: /* We're on Steam Greenlight! */

2016-07-23T06:33:22Z

‎We're on Steam Greenlight!

Shadowm at 06:18, 23 July 2016

2016-07-23T06:18:16Z

Shadowm: /* June */

2016-06-12T03:28:58Z

‎June

Shadowm at 01:01, 3 June 2016

2016-06-03T01:01:55Z

Shadowm at 06:41, 21 May 2016

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-==November==
+==May==
-===Wesnoth 1.13.6: Development Release===
+===Wesnoth 1.13.8 (1.14 beta 1): Development Release===
-''Friday, November 11 2016''
+''Saturday, May 19 2017''
-You may [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=44809 comment] on this release in the forums.
+<b>Wesnoth 1.13.8</b> is now available! This is the eighth development release in the 1.13.x series and first of the 1.14 beta releases! It delivers a number of improvements, most notably to the UI, and bug fixes. If you want to know more about it, check out the [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=t46094 forum thread] with the list of changes in this version.
-==August==
+As on previous occasions, we also offer two versions of the changelog: a trimmed-down [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.8/players_changelog players changelog] including only those items considered to be relevant in regular gameplay, and a more technical [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.8/changelog full changelog] for enthusiasts and content creators.
 The source code, Windows, and macOS packages are already available on the [[Download#Development_.281.13_branch.29|downloads page]]. You may also find packages for other platforms there as they become available.
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 Bear in mind that this is a development version, and one with major internal changes — as such, it is likely to include a lot of new bugs, some of which are already listed in the release notes. If you encounter other issues, make sure to [[ReportingBugs|report them]] to us so they can be fixed for future releases.
-You may [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=44428 comment] on this release in the forums.
+You may [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=46094 comment] on this release in the forums.
 ==March==
-===Wesnoth 1.13.4: Development Release===
+===Wesnoth 1.13.7: Development Release===
-''Friday, March 11 2016''
+''Wednesday, March 22 2017''
-'''Wesnoth 1.13.4''' is now available! This is the fourth development release in the 1.13.x series and it delivers a number of improvements, bug fixes, as well as a major framework update. If you want to know more about it, check out the [//forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=43912 forum thread] with the list of changes in this version.
+<b>Wesnoth 1.13.7</b> is now available! This is the seventh development release in the 1.13.x series and it delivers a number of improvements, most notably to the UI, and bug fixes. If you want to know more about it, check out the [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=45175 forum thread] with the list of changes in this version.
-As on previous occasions, we also offer two versions of the changelog: a trimmed-down [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.4/players_changelog players changelog] including only those items considered to be relevant in regular gameplay, and a more technical [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.4/changelog full changelog] for enthusiasts and content creators.
+As on previous occasions, we also offer two versions of the changelog: a trimmed-down [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.8/players_changelog players changelog] including only those items considered to be relevant in regular gameplay, and a more technical [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.8/changelog full changelog] for enthusiasts and content creators.
-The source code, Windows, and Apple OS X packages are already available on the [[Download#Development_.281.13_branch.29|downloads page]]. You may also find packages for other platforms there as they become available.
+The source code, Windows, and macOS packages are already available on the [[Download#Development_.281.13_branch.29|downloads page]]. You may also find packages for other platforms there as they become available.
 Bear in mind that this is a development version, and one with major internal changes — as such, it is likely to include a lot of new bugs, some of which are already listed in the release notes. If you encounter other issues, make sure to [[ReportingBugs|report them]] to us so they can be fixed for future releases.
-You may [//forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=43912 comment] on this release in the forums.
+You may [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=45175 comment] on this release in the forums.
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 As on previous occasions, we also offer two versions of the changelog: a trimmed-down [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.6/players_changelog players changelog] including only those items considered to be relevant in regular gameplay, and a more technical [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.6/changelog full changelog] for enthusiasts and content creators.
-The source code and Windows packages are already available on the [[Download#Development_.281.13_branch.29|downloads page]]. You may also find packages for other platforms there as they become available.
+The source code and Windows packages are already available on the [[Download#Development_.281.13_branch.29|downloads page]]. You may also find packages for other platforms there as they become available.<br /><b>UPDATE 2016-11-12:</b> The macOS package is now available as well.
 Bear in mind that this is a development version, and one with major internal changes — as such, it is likely to include a lot of new bugs, some of which are already listed in the release notes. If you encounter other issues, make sure to [[ReportingBugs|report them]] to us so they can be fixed for future releases.

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		+	==November==
		+	===Wesnoth 1.13.6: Development Release===
		+	''Friday, November 11 2016''
		+
		+	<b>Wesnoth 1.13.6</b> is now available! This is the sixth development release in the 1.13.x series and it delivers a number of improvements, most notably to the UI, and bug fixes. If you want to know more about it, check out the [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=44809 forum thread] with the list of changes in this version.
		+
		+	As on previous occasions, we also offer two versions of the changelog: a trimmed-down [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.6/players_changelog players changelog] including only those items considered to be relevant in regular gameplay, and a more technical [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.6/changelog full changelog] for enthusiasts and content creators.
		+
		+	The source code and Windows packages are already available on the [[Download#Development_.281.13_branch.29\|downloads page]]. You may also find packages for other platforms there as they become available.
		+
		+	Bear in mind that this is a development version, and one with major internal changes — as such, it is likely to include a lot of new bugs, some of which are already listed in the release notes. If you encounter other issues, make sure to [[ReportingBugs\|report them]] to us so they can be fixed for future releases.
		+
		+	You may [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=44809 comment] on this release in the forums.
		+
		+	==August==
		+	===New iOS port maintainer needed===
		+	''Wednesday, August 17 2016''
		+
		+	As Dave mentioned [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?p=600463#p600463 here], we're looking for someone to help us make a new iOS port of Battle for Wesnoth.
		+
		+	<blockquote>
		+	Also incidentally, we are looking for a new coder to help port Wesnoth to iOS. If anyone is interested or knows somebody who is interested please let me know. The iOS port is badly out of date at this point and someone with those skills would be very much appreciated.
		+	</blockquote>
		+
		+	Our arrangement with the old port's maintainer is sub-optimal, not to mention the port itself is still on version 1.10 even as 1.14 is fast approaching. As such, we're looking for someone to create and maintain a new iOS port and keep it up to date with stable releases as they come out.
		+
		+	Keep in mind this is not a task to be taken with a dilettante attitude. We're looking for someone with both skill and expertise in app development who's willing to work on this long-term, as opposed to someone who would take this on as a learning experience.
		+
		+	Additionally, do note you will receive a cut of the profits from sale of the port on the App Store.
		+
		+	If anyone's interested, send [https://forums.wesnoth.org/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=125235 vultraz] (our Community Manager) a private message on the forums.
		+
		+	Thanks
		+
		+	===Wesnoth 1.13.5: Development Release===
		+	''Friday, August 5 2016''
		+
		+	<b>Wesnoth 1.13.5</b> is now available! This is the fifth development release in the 1.13.x series and it delivers a number of improvements, most notably to the UI, and bug fixes. If you want to know more about it, check out the [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=44428 forum thread] with the list of changes in this version.
		+
		+	As on previous occasions, we also offer two versions of the changelog: a trimmed-down [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.5/players_changelog players changelog] including only those items considered to be relevant in regular gameplay, and a more technical [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.13.5/changelog full changelog] for enthusiasts and content creators.
		+
		+	The source code, Windows, and macOS packages are already available on the [[Download#Development_.281.13_branch.29\|downloads page]]. You may also find packages for other platforms there as they become available.
		+
		+	Bear in mind that this is a development version, and one with major internal changes — as such, it is likely to include a lot of new bugs, some of which are already listed in the release notes. If you encounter other issues, make sure to [[ReportingBugs\|report them]] to us so they can be fixed for future releases.
		+
		+	You may [https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=44428 comment] on this release in the forums.
		+
	==July==		==July==
	===We got Greenlit!===		===We got Greenlit!===

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 ==July==
 ===We're on Steam Greenlight!===
 ''Saturday, July 23 2016''

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	Thanks to all of you who have supported and contributed to the project, and we hope to continue to have your support in our Greenlight campaign. Special thanks to ancestral for making the new trailer. As always, if you have any question feel free to send a private message to one of the developers here on the forums, or inquire in the #wesnoth or #wesnoth-dev IRC channels on freenode.		Thanks to all of you who have supported and contributed to the project, and we hope to continue to have your support in our Greenlight campaign. Special thanks to ancestral for making the new trailer. As always, if you have any question feel free to send a private message to one of the developers here on the forums, or inquire in the #wesnoth or #wesnoth-dev IRC channels on freenode.
		+
		+	Feel free to discuss this announcement [//forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=44366 here] on our forums!

	==June==		==June==

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		+	==July==
		+	===We're on Steam Greenlight!===
		+	''Saturday, July 23 2016''
		+
		+	Today we are pleased to announce we have officially submitted an entry for Wesnoth on Steam Greenlight! This does not mean the game is available on Steam yet, though. Now we need your votes to make that happen!
		+
		+	If Greenlit, we plan to release 1.14.0 on Steam sometime early next year alongside our current distribution channel on SourceForge. Wesnoth will remain completely free, and nothing will change for the people using the SourceForge version. We know this is something a lot of you have inquired about over the past few years. Sadly, it's taken us a long time to sort things out internally to enable this to happen, but we hope it was worth the wait.
		+
		+	<big>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=729138129 You can vote on the submission here.] A Steam account with at least one purchased game (activation codes and promotions do not count) is required for voting.</big>
		+
		+	Thanks to all of you who have supported and contributed to the project, and we hope to continue to have your support in our Greenlight campaign. Special thanks to ancestral for making the new trailer. As always, if you have any question feel free to send a private message to one of the developers here on the forums, or inquire in the #wesnoth or #wesnoth-dev IRC channels on freenode.
		+
	==June==		==June==
	===Wesnoth.org maintenance finished===		===Wesnoth.org maintenance finished===

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 ==June==
 ===Scheduled Wesnoth.org maintenance downtime===
 ''Friday, June 3 2016''

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		+	==June==
		+	===Scheduled Wesnoth.org maintenance downtime===
		+	''Friday, June 3 2016''
		+
		+	We have scheduled an extended maintenance downtime for the Wesnoth.org web site facilities for the upcoming <b style="color:#f00">Saturday, June 11th at 14:00 UTC</b>. This will affect <b style="color:#f00">all</b> parts of the website served via http/https, including the front page, wiki, forums, units database, web archive for the add-ons server, and files server. The add-ons server and MP servers will remain online during this procedure; however, user authentication capabilities on the primary MP server (<code>server.wesnoth.org</code>) will experience some downtime as well.
		+
		+	The maintenance tasks to be performed will take at least an hour and up to eight hours to complete. There will be a forum post signaling the end of the downtime when we are finished. Additionally, you will be able to talk to us on IRC as usual.
		+
	==May==		==May==
	===Wesnoth 1.12.6: Maintenance Release===		===Wesnoth 1.12.6: Maintenance Release===

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		+	==December==
		+
		+	==November==
		+	===Wesnoth 1.12.5: Maintenance Release===
		+	''Tuesday, November 10 2015''
		+
		+	'''Wesnoth 1.12.5''' is now available. This is a maintenance release for the stable 1.12.x series and, as such, it delivers an assortment of bug fixes and other improvements over previous releases in this series. The bug fixes this time around revolve around more conventional issues than 1.12.4 or 1.12.2, so there is no need to panic and rush to download the new release. Still, we recommend you check the [http://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=43243 forum thread] for a list of the most notable fixes and changes in this version.
		+
		+	As on previous occasions, we also offer two versions of the changelog: a trimmed-down [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.12.5/players_changelog players changelog] including only those items considered to be relevant in regular gameplay, and a more technical [https://raw.github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/1.12.5/changelog full changelog] for enthusiasts and content creators. There are a few items relevant for multiplayer games that were not added to the changelogs in a timely fashion, though; those can still be found in the forum thread for your convenience.
		+
		+	The source code, Windows, and Apple OS X packages are already available on the [[Download#Stable_.281.12_branch.29\|downloads page]]. You may also find packages for other platforms there as they become available.
		+
		+	You may [http://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=43243 comment] on this release in the forums.
		+
		+	==July==
		+	===Wesnoth Needs Your Help!===
		+	''Saturday, July 25 2015''
		+
		+	Twelve years ago, David White sat down over a weekend and created the small pet project that we know today as The <i>Battle For Wesnoth</i>. At the time, Dave was the game’s sole programmer, working alongside another person, Francisco Muñoz, who produced the first graphics. As more and more people began to contribute in the years that followed, the game grew from a tiny personal project into the extensive one we know today. If you read the credits, you will find hundreds and hundreds of names who have dedicated tens of thousands of hours contributing toward Wesnoth’s continued development. To all the people on that list, especially those who are still active to this day, a sincere thank you.
		+
		+	Sadly, a hard truth must be faced: Wesnoth, as a project, is understaffed. At this time, there are fewer than half a dozen developers working on each new version of the game, and even fewer of them are able to work on the engine itself. We do not collectively have the time or skills to fix bugs as quickly as we should, or implement features as rapidly as we would like. The game itself suffers from an aging codebase and old software. As the gaming industry marches on and even the simplest games become more complex, Wesnoth has begun to feel outdated. Our internal organization is in need of improvement. The long length of the 1.11.x development cycle was caused less by us working on fixes or features than by an inability to successfully do these things in a timely fashion.
		+
		+	To put it bluntly, this ship is sinking.
		+
		+	Wesnoth has always had an incredibly dedicated and creative community of fans. Your bug reports and testing have been incredible in helping us polish off rough edges; without you the game would have died a quiet death years ago. But now we need your help for something more.
		+
		+	This is an official call for help to anyone, from within or outside the community, to assist us in the further development of the Battle for Wesnoth. Especially required are:
		+
		+	* '''C++ programmers''' with intermediate to advanced knowledge of the language, preferably with prior experience in maintaining a large codebase. Having experience working on computer games on Wesnoth’s scale would be a plus. We are in particular need of more people able to help with development on Microsoft Windows and Apple OS X, both platforms where Wesnoth suffers from long-standing bugs that greatly impact the game’s usability.
		+	* '''Python programmers''' able to take over and maintain, and hopefully improve, our mainline maintenance toolchain, including wmllint, wmlindent, and wmlscope.
		+	* '''WML coders''' able to take over maintenance of any of the following unmaintained mainline campaigns: ''Heir to the Throne'', ''Dead Water'', ''Delfador’s Memoirs'', ''Liberty'', ''Legend of Wesmere'', ''The Sceptre of Fire'', ''The Rise of Wesnoth'', ''The South Guard'', ''Eastern Invasion'', and ''Son of the Black Eye''.<br />In particular, ''Legend of Wesmere'' is in dire need of people willing to invest additional time testing and fixing its multiplayer port for both 1.12.x and 1.13.x, as it risks being removed in a future stable series otherwise.
		+	* Please note that any willing volunteers should have good communication skills and preferably be experienced with working alongside fellow members of a large project. We aim to maintain a friendly and open relationship between the development team and the community.
		+
		+	It is our hope that with '''your''' help, we will be able to take Wesnoth higher and expand its fanbase. We already have plans to release Wesnoth as a free game on Steam once we have an active enough team to quickly fix any reported issues as they come in. We hope to make that a reality, and possibly go even further. But again, we need '''your''' help to make this happen.
		+
		+	Anyone interested should join the #wesnoth-dev IRC channel on irc.freenode.net (either with your IRC client of choice or your browser via freenode’s [https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23wesnoth-dev webchat]) and get involved with us in the [http://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php?t=42912 Developers’ Discussion forum thread], which also contains helpful pointers for getting started.
		+
	==June==		==June==
	===Wesnoth 1.12.4, 1.13.1, and Security Advisory===		===Wesnoth 1.12.4, 1.13.1, and Security Advisory===