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reno

@prastle I'm a long-time (on and off) TripleA user and so thankful for everything you all do to keep this community alive. I'd love to get more involved in whatever capacity I can be helpful (moderator, etc.--I'm not a developer).

One idea I had: TripleA should form a nonprofit and apply for its tax exemption. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, donations to TripleA would be tax deductible, which could open up opportunities for greater fundraising. In addition to the tax deduction available to individuals who donate, there may also be folks who have donation matching programs through their employers. This could really increase the TripleA budget.

I'm a tax lawyer, and I would be happy to discuss and/or assist with that process.

EyesWideShut

Hello,

I’d like to volunteer as a Lobby Moderator for TripleA. I’ve been an active player and am familiar with the game rules, community expectations, and conduct standards for a very long time now -- since 2009? That, and I've brought on a few players in just on my own.

I can also help out with development but in this area I have limited capacity. While I’m still learning, I’m highly motivated to improve the platform, help with bug testing, and potentially assist in refining or extending gameplay features.

Thanks for your time and for all the work you do!

ubernaut

@eyeswideshut hey there glad to have u on board!

EyesWideShut

@ubernaut great! how do I start?

ubernaut

@eyeswideshut feel like u already have just start contributing wherever u feel like the need is greatest. one of the thing i’ve been trying to figure out is having some kind of regular dev chat

EyesWideShut

@ubernaut great -- i'll start as a lobby moderator, then? do i just sign in with that for the moderator tools, etc? And am happy to host a regularized dev chat

ubernaut

@eyeswideshut i dont have any personal authority to grant powers around here but glad to help out however i can

beelee

@eyeswideshut

Cool that you want to help :thumbs_up:

Will ping @LaFayette for you

Panther

@eyeswideshut
I have invited you to the "Lobby-Moderators"-forum group. Once you accept you'll get a "Moderators" badge and access to special forum-threads.

I think @LaFayette will promote you accordingly at the lobby.

prastle

@panther @beelee @EyesWideShut
I added you as a mod in the lobby. Welcome Ews nice to see you are still around
Also you have to accept @Panther invite to be a mod on the forum.

beelee

@prastle

heh heh just restrict me from the dev only threads. I didn't do good on those last time

prastle

@beelee Just noticed you are no longer a Mod? PM me the details LOL

jackpunt

@prastle I'll likely become a developer, esp for AI and UI things.

Q1: This link: TripleA Download
downloads: TripleA_2.5.22294_macos.dmg
Which is version 2.5 from 2020.

Will that be updated anytime soon?
(or shall I start by building my own?)

Q2: the ide-setup (in github: triplea-game) talks about Eclispe/Inteli-J;
Will I be the first/only one using vscode?

prastle

@jackpunt all of those questions need to be answered by @LaFayette
I have not been part of that for many years now.

beelee

Hi @jackpunt

The latest prereleases are found here https://github.com/triplea-game/triplea/releases/

I don't remember where the developer thread is. Might just go to git and make a issue and ask the guys there. https://github.com/triplea-game/triplea/issues
I would ping @frigoref @DanVanAtta @BBlaza

They have all been active recently and can clue you in

TheDog

@jackpunt
While you wait for LaFayette

here is the latest code
https://github.com/triplea-game/triplea/releases

Here is a list of some projects, some with about UI
https://github.com/orgs/triplea-game/projects/9

prastle

@thedog @beelee Ty for the fast info

wc_sumpton

@jackpunt

TripleA is written in JAVA. VSCode can edit .java files, also has GitHub access, so if that is the editor you are familiar with, there should be no problems using it.

Cheers...

LaFayette

Welcome @jackpunt

Some handy links:

Dev section of forums: https://forums.triplea-game.org/category/60/development

Feel free to introduce yourself here more or create a thread to say hello more formally

Discord has a dev section as well: https://discord.gg/PRtexuSprq

Dev setup: https://github.com/triplea-game/triplea/blob/master/docs/development/README.md

jackpunt

@lafayette
I was playing the Axis&Allies on Steam, a friend said y'all had an open source version; so I've come here.

I started writing Java before the first JavaOne...
("Hacking from the dawn of time...")
Been doing mostly Typescript for the past few years;
I may have to use Kotlin to create new class files.

PS, the discord invite expired, can you resend?