This version has been in the making for 7 years and contains many changes and improvements, representing the work of many contributors.
Source tarball, AppImages, Windows and MacOSX installers are available on ftp.osuosl.org
We are also now on Steam! You can obtain a copy from there if you prefer.
Keep in mind that starting with 1.0, we no longer make win-i686 builds. Also note that our Git repository is now on Codeberg.
Here is a quick list of some major changes from 0.16.1 you're likely to notice:
Note that this version breaks compatibility with older savegames.
The completion of 1.0 milestone does not mark the end of FreedroidRPG development. 1.0 however wraps up the First Act. While changes to Act 1 may happen, you should no longer be required to restart it in order to play next releases.
Check out our translations on FreedroidRPG's page on Transifex,
Show us a bug you found in the wild,
Try to write a fix yourself,
Or just come and talk to us!
We want to thank everyone who helped the game, and without them this project would not be possible. Don't let the bots catch you!
-The FreedroidRPG Team
]]>After three years, we are excited to present the third and hopefully last release candidate for FreedroidRPG 1.0, which can be downloaded from our website. In other words, the Source tarball, Windows and MacOSX installers are available on ftp.osuosl.org
We also now provide AppImages, which are portable builds for Linux you may use if you have fuse installed. RC3 also provides translation updates, tweaks, and fixes. Several finishing touches were also added, such as:
If you had previously cloned our repository, you should update your remotes to Codeberg. We have decided to stop using GitLab in light of their recent changes. We'll keep GitLab as a read-only mirror for a while, and you may still submit patches directly at our Review Board.
We are also coming soon on Steam: Wishlist the game if you want to do so.
Keep in mind that FreedroidRPG does NOT support savegame sharing. Downloading a savegame from the internet may expose you to malware and viruses. Please treat a foreign savegame as you would treat any other program obtained from the internet, and exert caution.
We want to take this opportunity and call out to testers and translators - we need your help to make the game as polished as possible! Perhaps there are bugs to be found, or translations in need of proofreading by as many eyes as possible. Check out our translations on FreedroidRPG's page on Transifex, show us a bug you found in the wild, try to fix a bug yourself, or just come and talk to us! To make this the best release possible, any help and feedback is appreciated!
We want to thank everyone who helped the game, and without them this project would not be possible. Even a playtest counts!
-The FreedroidRPG Team
]]>This decision was done both in respect with the former Freenode's Staff, as well as to follow our infrastructure provider (OSUOSL), whom also has decided to switch.
You can find us online on IRC: server: irc.libera.chat, channel: #freedroid
Come visit us, and don't let the bots get to you!
The Universal Fraternization Day, which is celebrated every January 1st, was established during the apex of the cold wars, to promote peace and happiness across the nations.
The first year in which it was celebrated, 1968, was also the year of the Vietnam War, the murder of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King. There was every reason to say it was a failure. But even so, the date was celebrated the year after.
This year will be no different. We can say several things did not went so well in the past year. We have not yet been able to release FreedroidRPG 1.0 as originally planned. However, this has never stopped mankind from dreaming of better days to come, and the ideals of peace
Nor shall it stop us from going forward.
Sincerely, The FreedroidRPG Team
]]>Józef Kucia was a former developer of this game, who joined us during Google Summer Of Code 2011. It was obvious from the start that he was a very skilled person; and he became a graphics programming expert in short order. We have fond memories of his work and dedication.
Words cannot express the sadness we feel at this news. Józef Kucia will always be remembered for the brilliant person he was, and for the contributions he did to the open source gaming community.
May he rest in peace. FreedroidRPG Team
]]>Source tarball, Windows and MacOSX installers are available on ftp.osuosl.org
Our Git repository is on GitLab.
Here is a quick list of some major changes from 0.16.1 you're likely to notice:
Note that this version breaks compatibility with older savegames. Specifically, new or modified map elements will not be available when playing with savegames from 0.16.1, and this may cause a crash when the game goes looking for them. To make the most of the current state of the game, please start a new character.
We want to take this opportunity and call out to testers and translators - we need your help to make the game as polished as possible! Bugs need to be found, and translations need to be proofread by as many eyes as possible. Check out our translations on FreedroidRPG's page on Transifex, show us a bug you found in the wild, try to write a bug yourself, or just come and talk to us! To make this the best release possible, any help and feedback is appreciated!
-The FreedroidRPG Team
]]>Since 0.16.1 release, GitLab accuses that a total of 411 commits.
Anyway, during these months it was mostly Code Depto. finishing the pendencies we had. Check out:
If you noticed any bug when playing, or want to request a feature, consider filling a bug or feature request. You can also Contact us. Patches can be sent at Review Board but most likely won't make it for next release.
We want to thank everyone who helped the game, and without them this project would not be possible. Even a playtest counts!
-The FreedroidRPG Team
]]>Here is a short summary of all changes introduced in these two months.
IMPORTANT: With these changes, Game Storyline & Content Depto. finished all the ToDo lists and is NOT pushing new patches until release. The sole exception is Act 2, which is already complete but because a code bug, could not be pushed to master. (It was playtested, no worries!)
If you noticed any bug when playing, or want to request a feature, consider filling a bug or feature request. You can also Contact us. Patches can be sent at Review Board but most likely won't make it for next release.
We want to thank everyone who helped the game, and without them this project would not be possible. Even a playtest counts!
-The FreedroidRPG Team
]]>Ah, the end-year holidays are a great time to develop stuff... or to do more work! With the leader of code depto. busy since the time begin, no code changes were committed - this include the bugfix for broken teleport and other minor things which can all be found at our Review Board. You should give a look at it, you won't find only nice patches waiting to be tested, but you can submit your own! Who knows, your name may be on this list next time!
Anyway, the storyline & content depto. did have free time, and with help from some contributors which appeared at our IRC Channel, here are some changes we've done during these two months!
If you noticed any bug when playing, or want to request a feature, consider filling a bug or feature request. You can also Contact us.
This game is done by the work of many people, and without them this project would not be possible.
-The FreedroidRPG Team
]]>With all developers busy with real life, and a real shortage of contributors, the game did not progress much in the past two months, but this doesn't mean that nobody was able to snatch away from work for a few minutes and do something for FreedroidRPG. While the list is not that big, the game did change, check out!
Meanwhile, on review board, Act 2 finally reached alpha stage. It took longer than expected, specially with so few contributors and testers, but it nonetheless reached this important milestone. This doesn't mean that Act 2 will be merged anytime soon in master branch, but it's closer than it was before.
You can also submit a patch! Who knows, your name may be on this list next time!
If you noticed any bug when playing, or want to request a feature, consider filling a bug or feature request. You can also Contact us - humans, and even linarians are welcome! ...We pass on the bots, though.
This game is done by the work of many people, and without them this project would not be possible.
-The FreedroidRPG Team
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