diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 23ddd499c..b32d926ea 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,13 +6,15 @@ [ZetaGlest](https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/) is a fork of [MegaGlest](http://megaglest.org/), a libre software cross platform real-time strategy game. -ZetaGlest is an entertaining free (freeware and free software) and open -source cross-platform 3D real-time strategy (RTS) game, where you -control the armies of one of eight different factions: Tech, Magic, -Egypt, Indians, Norsemen, Persian, Elves or Romans. The game is played -in one of 17 naturally looking settings, which, like the unit models, -are crafted with great attention to detail. A lot of additional game -data can be downloaded from within the game at no cost. +ZetaGlest is a network multi-player real-time strategy game engine. +It's shipped with the ZetaPack mod, which includes several factions, +each one consisting of many 3d characters. The factions are loosely +based on historical empires with added elements of fantasy, such as +mummies produced by Egyptian priests, Indian shamans who summon +thunderbirds for air assaults, and Norsemen who can build flying +valkries and "Thors". Start the game by harvesting natural resources, +then use the cash to produce an army. Single-player mode against the +CPU is also available. **README Contents** diff --git a/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/README b/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/README index 96ceaf768..5c77d3ab5 100644 --- a/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/README +++ b/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/README @@ -1,8 +1,12 @@ -ZetaGlest is a free open source 3D real-time strategy game where -you control the armies of one of seven different factions: Tech, -Magic, Egyptians, Indians, Norsemen, Persian or Romans. The game -is setup in one of 16 naturally looking settings, which (like the -unit models) are crafted with great appreciation for detail. +ZetaGlest is a network multi-player real-time strategy game engine. +It's shipped with the ZetaPack mod, which includes several factions, +each one consisting of many 3d characters. The factions are loosely +based on historical empires with added elements of fantasy, such as +mummies produced by Egyptian priests, Indian shamans who summon +thunderbirds for air assaults, and Norsemen who can build flying +valkries and "Thors". Start the game by harvesting natural resources, +then use the cash to produce an army. Single-player mode against the +CPU is also available. Optional dependencies: miniupnpc, p7zip diff --git a/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/README.Slackware b/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/README.Slackware index e34c95b2f..b32d926ea 100644 --- a/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/README.Slackware +++ b/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/README.Slackware @@ -6,18 +6,21 @@ [ZetaGlest](https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/) is a fork of [MegaGlest](http://megaglest.org/), a libre software cross platform real-time strategy game. -ZetaGlest is an entertaining free (freeware and free software) and open -source cross-platform 3D real-time strategy (RTS) game, where you -control the armies of one of eight different factions: Tech, Magic, -Egypt, Indians, Norsemen, Persian, Elves or Romans. The game is played -in one of 17 naturally looking settings, which, like the unit models, -are crafted with great attention to detail. A lot of additional game -data can be downloaded from within the game at no cost. +ZetaGlest is a network multi-player real-time strategy game engine. +It's shipped with the ZetaPack mod, which includes several factions, +each one consisting of many 3d characters. The factions are loosely +based on historical empires with added elements of fantasy, such as +mummies produced by Egyptian priests, Indian shamans who summon +thunderbirds for air assaults, and Norsemen who can build flying +valkries and "Thors". Start the game by harvesting natural resources, +then use the cash to produce an army. Single-player mode against the +CPU is also available. **README Contents** * [Stay Informed (Updates)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#stay-informed-updates) * [Project Goals](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#why-this-fork-project-goals) +* [FAQ](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#faq) * [Download executable files](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#download-executable-files) * [Running](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#running) * [Extra Tech trees, mods, tilesets, scenarious (not yet available on the ZetaGlest server)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#extra-tech-trees-mods-tilesets-scenarious-not-yet-available-on-the-zetaglest-server) @@ -35,6 +38,8 @@ Open games and [Server list and player stats](https://zetaglest.dreamhosters.com ## Stay Informed (Updates) * [ChangeLog.md](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/blob/develop/ChangeLog.md)
+* [![RSS](rss_23x23.jpeg)](https://zetaglest.github.io/feed.xml) +[The ZetaGlest Blog](https://zetaglest.github.io/blog/)
* [![RSS](rss_23x23.jpeg)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/commits/develop.atom) [Recent Commits to zetaglest-source:develop](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/commits/develop.atom)
* [![RSS](rss_23x23.jpeg)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-data/commits/develop.atom) @@ -44,12 +49,15 @@ Open games and [Server list and player stats](https://zetaglest.dreamhosters.com ## Why this fork? (Project Goals) -ZetaGlest forked from MegaGlest at v3.13.0-dev ([12998eb](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/commit/12998eb10f6447ac89a45d1e6d76f17946647b7a)) - Because we love MegaGlest! We wanted to take the project into a slightly different direction, and therefore we forked MegaGlest into the ZetaGlest project. +## FAQ + +The FAQ is located at +[https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/faq.html](https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/faq.html). + ## Download executable files On Windows, the easiest way to get started is to [download and run the @@ -72,22 +80,7 @@ OR zetaglest (if you installed and the binary is in your PATH) -To run your own headless (dedicated) server: - - Forward TCP ports 61357-61368 - ./zetaglest --headless-server-mode - -To start a server and host a game: - - Forward TCP ports 61357-61368 - Enter the ZetaGlest lobby and click "Host Game" - -### Note - -When serving a running game, a headless ZG server uses almost the -same amount of computer resources as a running game. Therefore, it is -recommended not to try connecting your ZG client to a headless server -running on the same computer. +To run your own headless (dedicated) server, see [the FAQ](https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/faq.html#headlessserver). ### Extra Tech trees, mods, tilesets, scenarious (not yet available on the ZetaGlest server) diff --git a/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/slack-desc b/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/slack-desc index 972d6c824..7464ba309 100644 --- a/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/slack-desc +++ b/packaging/Slackbuild/zetaglest/slack-desc @@ -6,14 +6,16 @@ # customary to leave one space after the ':' except on otherwise blank lines. |-----handy-ruler------------------------------------------------------| -megaglest: zetaglest (3D RTS Game) -megaglest: -megaglest: ZetaGlest is a free and open source 3D real-time strategy (RTS) game, -megaglest: where you control the armies of one of seven different factions: Tech, -megaglest: Magic, Egyptians, Indians, Norsemen, Persian or Romans. The game is -megaglest: setup in one of 16 naturally looking settings, which (like the unit -megaglest: models) are crafted with great appreciation for detail. -megaglest: -megaglest: Homepage: https://zetaglest.github.io/ -megaglest: -megaglest: +zetaglest: zetaglest (network multi-player real-time strategy game engine) +zetaglest: +zetaglest: ZetaGlest is a network multi-player real-time strategy game engine. +zetaglest: It's shipped with the ZetaPack mod, which includes several factions, +zetaglest: each one consisting of many 3d characters. The factions are loosely +zetaglest: based on historical empires with added elements of fantasy, such as +zetaglest: mummies produced by Egyptian priests, Indian shamans who summon +zetaglest: thunderbirds for air assaults, and Norsemen who can build flying +zetaglest: valkries and "Thors". Start the game by harvesting natural resources, +zetaglest: then use the cash to produce an army. +zetaglest: Homepage: https://zetaglest.github.io/ + + diff --git a/packaging/debian/control b/packaging/debian/control index 8293ae5d1..f213fdf24 100644 --- a/packaging/debian/control +++ b/packaging/debian/control @@ -41,11 +41,15 @@ Depends: fonts-wqy-zenhei, ${misc:Depends}, ${shlibs:Depends} -Description: 3D multi-player real time strategy game - ZetaGlest is a free 3D real-time customizable strategy game - which takes place in a context which could be compared to that of the - pre-renaissance Europe, with the licence that magic forces exist in the - environment and can be controlled. +Description: network multi-player real-time strategy game engine. + It's shipped with the ZetaPack mod, which includes several factions, + each one consisting of many 3d characters. The factions are loosely + based on historical empires with added elements of fantasy, such as + mummies produced by Egyptian priests, Indian shamans who summon + thunderbirds for air assaults, and Norsemen who can build flying + valkries and "Thors". Start the game by harvesting natural resources, + then use the cash to produce an army. Single-player mode against the + CPU is also available. . The current version is fully playable and supports both single player games against CPU controlled players and multiplayer matches over the