Re: [Freeciv-Dev] Roadmap

[Trent Piepho <xyzzy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 10 Apr 1999, Massimo Campostrini wrote:
> } Each client will have its own flags.xpm (or equivalent), which 
> } can be extended locally.  When players select races, they 
> } also select flags, from the flags known to each individual 
> } client, and send the flag number to the server.  They also 
> } select a "solid color", as in Massimo's patch.  The server
> } will ensure that players select distinct flag numbers and 
> } solid color numbers.  
> 
> I am not sure I like this.  What if some joker chooses the English
> race and the French flag?  Cries of dismay from both sides of the
> Channel!

I remember when this was discussed last, I suggested that the default flag for
each race be initially selected by the client.  This way the only way you can
lose your default flag is if you select another one first.