From ab65f7586d0afa659de0f1420a832e80058ee67e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Iceflower Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:27:03 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Readme for non github view --- ReadMe.txt | 648 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 648 insertions(+) create mode 100644 ReadMe.txt diff --git a/ReadMe.txt b/ReadMe.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8575f787 --- /dev/null +++ b/ReadMe.txt @@ -0,0 +1,648 @@ +BotE + + Birth of the Empires (a turn-based 4X strategy game set in space) + +==================================== + +Hello + +The current version reflects the current progress of the project. +Features of the current version may be changed in the final +version. We highly appreciate your suggestions for improvement. +If you find a bug, please let us know. In the following text, +this project/application will be abbreviated by "BotE". + +Have fun, +the BotE-crew +Homepage: http://www.birth-of-the-empires.de + +==================================== + +BotE is a turn-based 4X strategy game set in space in the style of classics such as Microprose's Master of Orion 2 or ST: Birth of the Federation, playable in single- or multiplayer mode (LAN, Internet). Goal is to gain control and supremacy over the galaxy, either by diplomatic or military means. Divergent victory conditions can be set before starting. + +People having played the mentioned Microprose games above will find BotE very familiar in terms of gameplay and controls. Choose one of six major empires and lead it up its way from a single star system in the beginnings of space flight to a full-blown galactic power challenged to keep either peace or its power in the galaxy. Opponents can either be taken by human players or a challenging AI. Main features are a complete resource management and trading on a planetary system level, aliens and random events, diplomatic interactions, intel actions like espionage and sabotage, ship battles and invasions, bribery and intergalactic warfare. + +Installation hints: You can choose setup language which will also determine game language after installation. So if you choose German in setup the game will be german version, the same with English which it should auto-detect when you are using an english Windows version. So to sum it up, the installer is multi-language. + +Important game hints: To get to the in-game options menu, you need to move the mouse at the top corner of the screen above the "End turn"-button. This will activate a menu bar where you can save a game or open in-game chat with other players. Via GameSettings some options are available e.g. start options like difficulty levels like BABY, EASY, NORMAL, HARD and IMPOSSIBLE. If any problems appear just run BotE as an admin. + +Playing BotE will get much fun to you, completely free and for many hours, alone or with your friends online or in local LAN matches. + +The upshot: A well-done game for turn-based strategy fans. + +==================================== + +System requirements + +CPU with at least 1 GHz +at least 256 MB RAM +200 MB of free diskspace +Soundcard +WindowsXP(tm), Windows Vista(tm), Windows 7(tm), Windows 8(tm), Windows 10(tm) operating system +or Linux with WINE + +======================== + +1.4 Copyright + + +§1 - Birth of the Empires (BotE) represents a software which can be + used freely for PRIVATE USE and by private citizens only. All + other uses, including COMMERCIAL USE by members of any type of + corporation, are strictly forbidden. PUBLIC USE is also not + allowed unless specifically approved by the copyright holder. + +§2 - As copyright holder my person always has to be mentioned explicitly + and no other person may be mentioned additionally except for + copyrighted content which is owned by the respective + copyright holders. Their Terms of Use are fully applied here in + this context. + +§3 - BotE source code is under "Microsoft Reciprocal License (Ms-RL)" + license. + +§4 - Changes to the source code are permitted as long as my person is + mentioned as the author of the project (see §2) and the + changes made are not violating §3. + +§5 - Any modifications of this application are permitted, if + they do not violate §2-3 or the copyright terms of third parties. + +§6 - It is not permitted to use BotE to enrich yourself financially by + any means. + +§7 - It is not permitted to use BotE for any commercial + purposes. + +§8 - It is forbidden to use any of the pictures, graphics + and designs depicted in BotE for commercial + projects or to distribute them. Exceptions need the + permission of the copyright holders. + +§9 - This software may not be offered by third parties (for example + freeware/shareware sites) on the Internet on their own, i.e. + without the knowledge or consent of the copyright holders. + Doing so neglecting this rule means those persons take full + responsibility for the provision of the download. The author of + this software reserves the right to the sole dissemination to + other sources (for example: download portals). + +Derived and non-derived images from external authors and websites +inherit the copyright license given by those authors on their websites. +Do not use anything provided with the BotE download without checking +its copyright license on the respective original author's website +beforehand. In case of doubt whether the image is from an external +author and in case of no explicit copyright information given to a +specific image in our release, please ask for copyright clarification +or search the author for yourself and do not use the picture until +copyright has been cleared for your intended use BEFORE reusing it for +example uploading it on a website. In this readme.txt, you will find +the Internet addresses for all images (sometimes only for groups of +images, not each specific image file). Some images are Creative Commons +or even public domain so please check the given author's homepage for +the latest copyright details. + +All graphics and multimedia contents are protected by their respective +copyright holders. + +Parts of the Heyoun race skin menus feature design elements rebuilt +from scratch from artwork of the Star Trek Customizable Card Game +(ST-CCG) TM by Decipher, Inc. +No copyright infringement intended. + +Some race images contain background artwork not done by the artists +themselves but edited by us without the artists' knowing. These +background images were googled on the web. Also, no copyright +infringement intended. + + +For playback of music and sound effects, the FMOD Sound System is +used in BotE. +FMOD Sound System, copyright © Firelight Technologies Pty, Ltd., +1994-2010 + +© 2004-2016 Sir Pustekuchen + +==================================== + +Terms of use + +Neither copyright holders, nor someone else can be made +responsible for any damage to your system caused or possibly +caused by BotE. You are only allowed to use BotE, if you accept +this point and all other points mentioned in 1.4. + +================================== + +Credits + +Producer: + Sir Pustekuchen + +Idea: + Sir Pustekuchen + +Programming: + Sir Pustekuchen + CBot + Anonymissimus + Revisor + chrisfirefox + plotnik01 + +Design & Graphics: + Sir Pustekuchen + Malle + Zunder + magicmot + nemesis5 + pd + rainer + YOT-Project + other contributors (see further down below) + +Text: + Malle + Topper + Homeros + Sir Pustekuchen + Luther Sloan + Data + master130686 + Grammaton Cleric + Kyle Katarn73 + rainer + Amun + +Data: + Sir Pustekuchen + rainer + Scav + Malle + Alamar + +Balancing & Testing: + master130686 + Dennis0078 + Andi47 + Grammaton Cleric + Sir Pustekuchen + rainer + +Music: + Eric James + Sandman + reel2 + George R Powell + Edgen + MarkySpark + Kevin MacLeod + +Voices: + Kenneth_of_Borg + Kate Flanagan + Krista Flanagan + Mike Strobel + +English Translation: + Malle + Matress of Evil + denzil85 + +Manual (german): + Gottesanbeter + rainer + Xenox + Malle + Sir Pustekuchen + +Wiki: + rainer + Dennis0078 + Amun + +--------------------------------------------------- +| special thanks go to the following persons | +--------------------------------------------------- + +Ship graphics: + Major race ships: + Atrocities + magicmot + Minor race ships: + Kevin Williams + Dieter Ludmann + and other artists (see corresponding credits file in ../Graphics/Ships/ folder) + + +Background music: + Coalition of Planets: Eric Fu-Wah James http://www.myspace.com/ericjames/ + Heyoun Trade Union: reel2 "The Birth of a Legend" http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/264050 + George R Powell "One Last Sunset" http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/317246 + Khaoron Empire: Edgen "STOGAM - The Battle Begins" http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/163447 + Rotharian Star Network: MarkySpark "Blood Throne Battle V" http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/370234 + Cartare Union: Sandman "Cirrus March" http://botf2.star-trek-games.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4284 + Omega-Alliance: Kenneth L. Welch "Starlight Requiem v2r" http://homepage.mac.com/klwelch/music.html + + +other music: + Lose game: Kevin MacLeod - "For the Fallen" + Win game: Eric Fu-Wah James "Finale" http://www.myspace.com/ericjames/ + + +Fonts: + Coalition of Planets: League Gothic http://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com/fonts/7-league-gothic (Open Font License, http://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=OFL&_sc=1 ) + Heyoun: Liberation Serif https://fedorahosted.org/liberation-fonts/ (GPL v2 with Font-exception, see special license file) + Khaorons: Klingon Dagger (John Tackett aka K'mel) + Rotharians: Mandala http://www.aimwell.org/Fonts/fonts.html (GPL v3) + Cartare: Final Frontier (Allen R. Walden; free to distribute) + Omega-Alliance: LilyUPC http://www.microsoft.com/typography/fonts/family.aspx?FID=272 + + +Character artwork: +Major Races: + Coalition of Planets: Tim Appleby http://bdimonkey.wordpress.com/ + Heyoun: Aaron Sims http://www.aaron-sims.com/ + Khaorons: Baptiste Henry http://www.sewan.com/ + Rotharians: Till Maginot http://blog.maginot.eu/index.php?seite=people&people=till&/ + Cartare: Taehoon Oh http://www.taehoonoh.com/ + Omega-Alliance: Andrew Kincaid http://redfishimagery.com/ + +Minor Races: +Albert Feliu http://albertfeliu.com/ : + Adryl + Athari + Chewark + Minali + Nezaka + Sytaplet + +Alex [Brutikong] Velazquez : + Mozwar + +Andrew Kincaid http://redfishimagery.com/ : + Aszrethans + Kelnorians + Krepraans + Remri + Templans + +Arild Anfinnsen http://www.arildwiro.com/ : + Aldren + Ardren + Nundosa + Zhordanians + +Artur Grzegorczyn http://www.madgameart.blogspot.com/ : + Nynjan + Riejson + +Baptiste Henry http://www.3dlinks.com/GalleryDisplay.cfm?ArtistID=3881/ : + Rurians + +Bojana Nedeljkovic : + Azorans + +Can Tuncer http://www.cgcan.com/ : + Aleubites + Bentans + Urenglers + +Ching Lau http://lauch3d.com/ : + Excalbians + + +Dmitriy Kuznetsov http://daemon3d.com/ : + Eptirel + Keraune + Klaanirans + Merdinians + Tacmacs + Wollones + +Dr. Markus Lutz http://www.marcus-lutz.de/ : + Alemnians + Antromel + Goboqon + Kyrians + Yaroborte + +Jean-Marc Labal http://3djml.com/ : + Ehlenes + + +Jean-Sébastien Rolhion http://www.designpicture.com/ : + (Aqindoan2) + Angoliths + Baon + Cains + Chamorans + Hiro'akkes + Karorr + Nacha'urr + Nuumbar + Okotai + Thremdomas + Vorians + Xegges + +Julian Johnson Mortimer http://johnson-mortimer.co.uk/ : + Bandoleri + Bretarians + Callanec + Corvellians + Drizzi + Fallorans + Giradorn + Hakonians + Heraklete + Levans + Lokonor + Mardus + Miryads + Mureans + Nesaterians + Orlans + Osseti + Scytorians + Taltrades + Tarokans + Tarokese + Tarokians + Tarokohe + Tarokuri + Tarokytes + Torgoni + +Kevin Williams http://kwstarships.co.uk/ : + Xibren + +Martin Aichner http://www.necs3dart.com/ : + Bao'begach + Bonerans + Droglith + Elay + Kanorre + Lisitans + Lukarians + Thom + Tuc + Viebaran + Vulmar + Xanthonans + Zarovianes + Zetarians + Zuringlians + +Pascal Blanché http://www.3dluvr.com/pascalb/ : + Aihlinn + Andromedans + Aqindoan + Ankarans + Belamar + Berut + Bitorians + Bosniakes + Deshant + Kryorans + Miramari + Nordanians + Phiori + Sjapamarain + Skalatians + T'arada + +Paul Tosca http://paultosca.com/ : + Delarians + +Peter König http://peterkonig.com/ : + Canovek + Einar + Pambuka + +Petr Nasirov http://5k3d.com/ : + B'war + Dougtaeks + Hazeti + Phorath + +Piotr Slomowicz http://www.piotrslomowicz.com/ : + Enerans + Malodans + +Robin [Overflow] Marshall : + Adamen + +Sebastien Sonet http://xxeb.net/ : + Bothasiori + Hungoma + Irdans + Janaians + Ta'ichu + Ventrakans + +Steve Burke http://burkestudios.com/ : + Vikarmo + +Taehoon Oh http://www.taehoonoh.com/ : + Storgor + Vawdor + Vorgor + +Tim Appleby http://badpolygon.com/ : + Brane + Kaetrophates + Sevar + +Timur Baysal http://www.taron.de/ : + Arcasans + Baflides + Brac + Deritians + Hanchac + Malingorr + Palan + Xyretians + +Tyler Breon http://tylerbreon.com/ : + Ba'a + Kraetumir + Yimandar + + +User Interface menu design: + + Coalition of Planets: Zunder + Heyoun Trade Union: Zunder (build menu and general design), Malle (finished remaining menus from that build menu design pattern) + Khaoron Empire: pd http://www.optisch-edel.de/fo/hbk/back2.jpg (general design and main style element), Malle (created all menus using pd's design element) + Rotharian Star Network: Zunder + Cartare Union: nemesis5 + Omega Alliance: magicmot + + +Buildings graphics: + Jason Leader aka "ForeverZ": http://www.turbosquid.com/Search/Index.cfm/FuseAction/ProcessSmartSearch/istIncAuthor/ForeverZ/blAuthorExact/y + and other contributors, see complete list in separate credits file in folder ../Graphics/Buildings/ + + +Troop graphics: + Aaron (sharecg.com) + Andrew Kincaid + Arild Anfinnsen http://www.arildwiro.com/ + Artur Grzegorczyn + Daniel Doerksen (deviantart.com) + Dennis0078 (BotE) + eRe4s3r (deviantart.com) + FeroxX-Gosu (deviantart.com) + Henry Baptiste + Kandzaemon (deviantart.com/) + Keith Thompson (deviantart.com) + magicmot (BotE) + Magneto1969_Stock (deviantart.com) + Nikolay Yeliseyev + Taehoon Oh + Till Maginot (http://blog.maginot.eu) + and other contributors, see complete list in separate credits file in folder ../Graphics/Troops/ + + +Planet graphics: + Textures and renders: + + NASA http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/ + www.celestiamotherlode.net , namely Tom Wilson aka "Fungun": http://www.geocities.com/fungun/ + http://www.spiralgraphics.biz/packs/planet/index.htm + Earth system: http://planetpixelemporium.com/planets.html + Freeorion.org (all images from there are licensed under Creative Commons, see their website for further details) + Piratentunte http://www.worldranking.de/newsflash/planeten_grafiken_243_148.html + Wolfgang Sigl http://www.whiskeysierragrafics.com/ + Sir Pustekuchen + Yesterday or Tomorrow http://www.yot-project.net + San Monku http://www.sanmonku.net/ + Fallen_Warrior http://www.battleclinic.com/docks/dock.php?id=881#881 + Photoshop Planetenusertutorials + SavageDragon (from sharecg.com) + Tethys + Malle + + From Deviantart.com users (To access the artist's website there just go to the deviantart website and enter the name below in the search box): + KaizokuBG + Fragile_stock + Parad1gm + Fune_Stock + Tigg_stock + Savage_Stock + moonfishing_stock + Bareck (Chris Emmons) + Qzma + WinterglowStock + Superiorgamer + tovasshiCC + bmjewell_stock + TerraSpaceStock + TTOCloud + s_Forge_Planet + JerichoPro + Hafunui + AKLP + GeoffJesterPemberton + SparkStudios + Somnicelestia + Parasky + XvendettashredX + Acridx + Amitabho + PanDeVida85 + Andr0o + The__archer + Magneto1969_Stock + +Edited and adapted for the game by: Malle + + +Sun graphics (in system panel) + Star Trek Supremacy + + +Race logos: + Coalition: Hawksmont: http://hawksmont.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/globe24.jpg + Heyoun: Anders Sandberg: http://www.orionsarm.com/authors.html#AS + Khaoron: Netcades: http://www.netcades.com/learn/FuturisticWallpaper/images/Final2.gif + Rotharian: snecx.com: http://www.photoshop-tutorials.biz/author/SNECX.com/ + Cartare: Wifislax 3.1: http://www.wifislax.com/index.php respectively http://www.photoshop-tutorials.biz/author/SNECX.com/ + Omega: Andy: http://www.devcustoms.com/exposed-fossil-abstract.dev + + +Event screens: + Erik Schumacher http://www.xkire.de/ + StartScreen + San Monku http://sanmonku.deviantart.com/art/Spaceship-86044999 + Colonization event + Steve Kilby: http://wittswallpapers.com/Kilby/kilby.html + Blockade + Bombardment + First contact with an another race + Failed invasion + Successful invasion + eRe4s3r http://ere4s3r.deviantart.com/ + AlienEntity + Combat menu background + Gameover (when you lose a game) + HullVirus + Extinction of a race + matiiii http://matiiii.deviantart.com/art/Space-art-resource-psd-68887393 + Victory (when you win a game) + NASA http://mt360.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/larger-hubble-image.jpg + Research success + + +Galaxy backgrounds: + Coalition: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/jpeg/PIA01322.jpg + Heyoun: University of Colorado, University of Hawaii and NOAO/AURA/NSF http://www.noao.edu/image_gallery/html/im0849.html + Khaoron: Star Trek Supremacy fan game + Rotharian: moonchilde-stock (deviantart.com) http://moonchilde-stock.deviantart.com/art/Heart-of-Fire-Nebula-Stock-100596152 + Cartare: NASA, H. Ford (JHU), G. Illingworth (UCSC/LO), M. Clampin (STScl), G. Hartig (STScl), the ACS Science Team and ESA, STScl-PRC02-11c http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlnasa/OtherPRINT/picture/OmegaNebulaM17.jpg + Omegan: moonchilde-stock (deviantart.com) http://moonchilde-stock.deviantart.com/art/The-Maelstrom-Nebula-Stock-122555462 + + +Anomalies: (some of the following were created by Sir Pustekuchen using Paint.NET out of the radioactive nebula image) + Radioactive nebula: Star Trek Supremacy http://startreksupremacy.com/ + Neutron star: Star Trek + Quasar: Star Trek Supremacy + Radiopulsar: Star Trek Supremacy + X-ray pulsar: Star Trek Supremacy + Biphasic nebula: Star Trek Supremacy + Meaturean nebula: Star Trek Supremacy + Magnetar: Star Trek Supremacy + Torion gas nebula: Star Trek Supremacy + Continuum rip: Star Trek Supremacy + Gravitational Distortion: Star Trek Supremacy + Ion storm: Star Trek Supremacy + Deuterium nebula: Star Trek Supremacy + Black hole: NASA, Dana Berry / Skyworks Digital http://www.astronomie-heute.de/sixcms/media.php/976/Blackhole_1920.jpg + Wormhole: NASA http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/images/content/255402main_BlackHole_print.jpg + + +Symbols and other small graphics: + Small resources icons: + nemesis5 + YoT-project + Research symbols: + nemesis5 + voxelgeek + see also separate credits file in folder ../Graphics/Research/ + Thumbs-up clipart in combat menu: + egore http://www.openclipart.org/user-detail/egore + Tactics icons in combat menu: + vjeko1701 + Trophy/Cup in Empire status menu: + jadedreflection http://jaded-reflection.deviantart.com/art/Cup-03-85716437 + Troops icon in system view and on laden transporters: + Josh http://www.freeorion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2033 + Cloak icon on cloaked ships: + Josh http://www.freeorion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2033 + + +Some race descriptions: Jerron http://www.annor.de and http://www.weltenbastler.net + +==================================== + +Copyright by Sir Pustekuchen ©2004-2016