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This is more of an index to contributing to the game. Note that your solutions might not be used and it is possible for them to even be ridiculed. Please do not take offense and try to get as much constructive criticism out of it as you can. If your work does get put in, then congratulations!!
This is more of an index to contributing to the game. Contributions are not guaranteed and are subject to criticism, so don't be surprised or too discouraged should they not make it into the game.
 
I hope this covers everything, if not, join [[Community|#coderbus]] and ask there.


For further assistance on contributing, go to the [https://discord.gg/0keg6hQH05Ha8OfO Yogstation Discord] and ask there.
== Ideas ==
== Ideas ==
If you have an idea you want implemented, consider suggesting it in [https://forums.yogstation.net/forums/feature-requests.221/ Feature Requests] on the forums or on the Yogstation discord.


So you have an idea and don't know where to post it? Simple... check if it's already been submitted and if it hasn't, post it [http://tgstation13.org/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=9 here].
If you want to fund an official Yogstation bounty idea, suggest it in [https://forums.yogstation.net/forums/bounty-requests.231/ Bounty Requests].
 
== Icons, Glyphs, Sprites, Animations, Images ==
== Icons, glyphs, sprites, animations... images ==
 
For an overview on spriting see our [[Guide to spriting]].
For an overview on spriting see our [[Guide to spriting]].


You have what it takes to make a 32x32 pixel image actually look like something? We're always on the lookout for good spriters. There are [http://tgstation13.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=11 sprite request threads] on the forums.
If you're interested in feedback or are just interested in spriting, take a look at #spriting on Discord.
== Coding ==
== Coding ==
A code [[Understanding SS13 code|overview]] is available as well as a [[SS13 for experienced programmers|guide for experienced programmers]]. If you need further help, you can always consult our resident coders in #development-public on the Discord server.


A code [[Understanding SS13 code|overview]] is available as well as a [[SS13 for experienced programmers|guide for experienced programmers]].
The most successful coders will hang out with the rest of the coders and maintainers in the [[https://discord.gg/Vh8TJp9 coderbus server]], making it a prime place to ask for help.
 
The most successful coders will hang out with the rest of the coders and maintainers in [irc://irc.rizon.net/coderbus #coderbus] on [irc://irc.rizon.net/ irc.rizon.net].
 
There's also a rarely used [http://tgstation13.org/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=5 forum] for coding
 
== Mapping ==
== Mapping ==
 
A [[Guide to mapping]] is available. If you have any additional questions ask #mapping on the Yogstation Discord.
A [[Guide to mapping]] is available. If you have any additional questions please ask [irc://irc.rizon.net/coderbus #coderbus] on [irc://irc.rizon.net/ irc.rizon.net].
 
== Development and contribution guides ==
== Development and contribution guides ==
 
Yogstation 13 is an open source project, so anyone can contribute to it. Here are a few guides to help you if you're interested in contributing.
TG Station 13 is an open source project, so anyone can contribute to it. Here are a few guides to help you if you're interested in contributing.
*[[File:Arcade_Machines.gif|link=Guide to contributing to the game]] [[Guide to contributing to the game|Guide to Contributing to the Game]]
 
*[[File:Disk.gif|link=Setting up git]] [[Setting up git|Setting up Git]]
{{Devguides}}
*[[File:Disk.gif|link=Downloading the source code]] [[Downloading the source code|Downloading the Source Code]]
*[[File:Paper.png|link=Understanding SS13 code]] [[Understanding SS13 code|Understanding SS13 Code]]
*[[File:PaperTray.png|link=SS13 for experienced programmers]] [[SS13 for experienced programmers|SS13 for Experienced Programmers]]
*[[File:Paper.png|link=Text_Formatting]] [[Text Formatting|Text Formatting]]
*[[File:Arcade_Machines.gif|link=:Category:Game Resources]] [[:Category:Game Resources|More dev guides]]
*[[File:Crayonbox.png|link=Guide to spriting]] [[Guide to spriting|Guide to Spriting]]
*[[File:Blueprint.png|link=Guide to mapping]] [[Guide to mapping|Guide to Mapping]]
*[[File:Blueprint.png|link=Map Merger]] [[Map Merger]]
*[[File:Paper.png|link=Guide to Changelogs]] [[Guide to Changelogs]]
*[[File:Pen.png|link=Guide to contributing to the wiki]] [[Guide to contributing to the wiki|Guide to Contributing to the Wiki]]
*[[File:Paper.png|link=Reporting Issues]] [[Reporting Issues]]
*[[File:Banhammer.png|link=Starter guide to admin tools]] [[Starter guide to admin tools|Starter Guide to Admin Tools]]


== Helping with SS13 ==
== Helping with SS13 ==
 
See [[Setting up git]] to see how to commit your code, images, map updates or anything else to the yogstation repository.
See [[Setting up git]] to see how to commit your code, images, map updates or anything else to the tgstation repo.
 
{{Contribution guides}}
{{Contribution guides}}
[[Category:Guides]] [[Category:Game Resources]]
[[Category:Guides]] [[Category:Game Resources]]

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This is more of an index to contributing to the game. Contributions are not guaranteed and are subject to criticism, so don't be surprised or too discouraged should they not make it into the game.

For further assistance on contributing, go to the Yogstation Discord and ask there.

Ideas

If you have an idea you want implemented, consider suggesting it in Feature Requests on the forums or on the Yogstation discord.

If you want to fund an official Yogstation bounty idea, suggest it in Bounty Requests.

Icons, Glyphs, Sprites, Animations, Images

For an overview on spriting see our Guide to spriting.

If you're interested in feedback or are just interested in spriting, take a look at #spriting on Discord.

Coding

A code overview is available as well as a guide for experienced programmers. If you need further help, you can always consult our resident coders in #development-public on the Discord server.

The most successful coders will hang out with the rest of the coders and maintainers in the [coderbus server], making it a prime place to ask for help.

Mapping

A Guide to mapping is available. If you have any additional questions ask #mapping on the Yogstation Discord.

Development and contribution guides

Yogstation 13 is an open source project, so anyone can contribute to it. Here are a few guides to help you if you're interested in contributing.

Helping with SS13

See Setting up git to see how to commit your code, images, map updates or anything else to the yogstation repository.

Contribution guides
General Hosting a server, Setting up git, Guide to GitKraken, Downloading the source code, Guide to contributing to the game, Reporting issues, Game resources category, Guide to changelogs
Database (MySQL) Setting up the database, MySQL
Coding Understanding SS13 code, SS13 for experienced programmers, Text Formatting
Mapping Guide to mapping, Room Structure, Map merger
Spriting Guide to spriting
Wiki Guide to contributing to the wiki, Wikicode, Styleguide
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