Add a new game

[WarWolfen]

Hi!

A friend wants to add a new game to the service. MWLL = MechWarrior:LivingLegends As far as I understood he sent maps to the maintainer of the project in order to get the game in. So far no response. Is there a description of what I need to do to add a new game myself? In detail what files to change and where to check in maps and stuff? And to trigger a build? Thank you very much!

[NikoGrano]

Well, you cannot make the update to the production at all. Only @karellodewijk can do it. Implementing new game into this is not just "follow tutorials" you need to know JS and node...

[WarWolfen]

I kind of know 1 or 2 things, so I might be able to do it. But on the other hand, I would appreciate if experts could do it. I just asked because I understood that the project is in maintainence mode and therefore we could not ask a dev to do it. Would anyone of the devs add that game?

[WarWolfen]

Any news on adding MWLL?

[karellodewijk]

I'm a bit busy, I can add the game if I can get some help.

Following steps are needed for a new game:

1) Most importantly, I need some solid map images, doesn't really matter which format. (png/jpg is most common)

2) Create a map index file like this: https://github.com/karellodewijk/wottactics/blob/master/views/MWO_maps.ejs (Only value is required, data-size is so the distance measurement works, the grid option is to show a toggleable grid)

3) Collect some icons, icons preferably in png format and with a transparant background. (for example: https://github.com/karellodewijk/wottactics/tree/master/public/icons/MWO). They probably should be roughly in the same scale. If you can, use a pretty high quality/resolution, it's always easier to scale down. If you want people to select any color for their icon, their primary color should be white with a black border, but you can mix in some greyscales or colors in there, they'll just blend with the selected color.

You can use any icon from any other game it's applicable.

In processing I'll generate icons that are roughly 100px high with the width to scale and thumbnails that are 50px high and put them into spritesheets, but you don't need to worry about that.

4) Create an icon template file that looks a little bit like this: https://github.com/karellodewijk/wottactics/blob/master/views/MWO_icons.ejs. On top are the main icons grouped by row. Bellow are the icons that appear in tabs.

You can apply an additional scaling factor by setting data-scale-. By default people will be able to select a color for their icons, if you want them to appear as is, use data-no_color="true".

5) Give me the name of the game (for the title), a shortened version and an icon that represents the game and sort of works on 22px scale (for the select game menu). Optionally a banner.

[WarWolfen]

Hi! As I understood, Duelist already provided this kind of data, at least the maps. I will link this post of yours back to him so that he can resend them. Thank you very much!

[duelsit]

Hello. I am duelist from the game. I have prepared what I can so far. I am still trying steps 2 and 4. Images Maps: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kZ1mwIFQahWVNI_NK4sgDioY_t4sg-2g/view?usp=sharing

MWLL has 3 main game types of MWLL. Terrain Control. Team Solaris Arena, and Solaris Arena.The map names are shortened to TC, TSA, and SA.

Icons. Reuse mwo icons. I think the only MWLL specific ones might be to indicate spawn and repair bases.
I assume the MWO one could be reused if there is nothing specific to add from MWLL.

I have fire hound checking icon and banner. But I think this works as it is the desktop icon for the game. I am not sure on 22 px scale.
Title: Mechwarrior: Living Legends
Short Title: MWLL

Icon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MechWarrior:_Living_Legends# /media/File:MechWarrior_Living_Legends_mod_logo.jpg

Banner: https://mechlivinglegends.net/assets/bushie-logo.jpg

[MPavel222]

karellodewijk, добрый день! От лица всех игроков игры «Escape from Tarkov» просим Вас добавить данную игру на Ваш ресурс. Или же позволить самостоятельно добавлять карты игры в комнате, для проведения тактических совещаний. Окажем все возможное содействие и помощь, в том числе и финансовую. Спасибо! Будем ждать ответ!

[NikoGrano]

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